The New Indian Express Chennai - April 12, 2025

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April 12, 2025

BJP seals poll deal; AIADMK to lead bloc

NEARLY two years after they parted ways, the AIADMK and the BJP on Friday joined hands to resurrect their alliance to \"unseat the corrupt DMK government\" in the 2026 Assembly election.

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Grilling of Rana focuses on ISI, Lashkar's role

NIA gets 18-day custody, aims to unravel the conspiracy behind the 26/11 attacks in 2008

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Why tariff war makes China vulnerable

THE US is one of the biggest trading partners of China. It makes China particularly exposed to tariff pressures.

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Modi May Induct a Muslim in Ministry

Amid Opposition criticism over the lack of a Muslim face in the Union ministry, the BJP-led NDA government is reportedly looking to address it in the upcoming reshuffle, expected between May and July.

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Tamil Nadu Loses Top Spot in Wind Energy Again

Gujarat tops the table; TN, however, remains the only southern state to cross the 11,000 MW-mark in wind power

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₹85L worth jewels stolen from shop, 2 staff arrested

TWO employees of a jewellery shop in Padi were arrested for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery worth ₹85 lakh from the shop.

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Bike rams auto, 4 riding without helmet killed in Kovai

FOUR, including three minor boys, were killed after a motorcycle they were riding on collided head-on with an autorickshaw near Alankombu at Sirumugai in Coimbatore, late on Thursday night.

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Measures needed to help kids who have witnessed grave crimes: Madras HC

THE Madras High Court stressed the need to bring in remedial measures to help children who have witnessed grave crimes to overcome the mental agony.

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Six sexually assault 2 minor girls in Pondy; three arrested, three on run

THREE youth have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls under the pretext of marriage in Puducherry.

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Part of temple demolished

AUTHORITIES demolished a section of the Muthumariamman temple in Villupuram on Friday, following a Madras High Court order.

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Crass joke costs loose cannon Ponmudy DMK post

Minister's remarks on Shaivism and Vaishnavism with sexual overtones spark outrage; Kani, Annamalai slam him

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Tender Called to Pick Consultant for Redeveloping Saidapet Abattoir

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has floated tenders to select consultancy services for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the redevelopment of the slaughterhouse in Saidapet.

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EV charging station to come up on 4.7 acres in Nellai

NATIONAL Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) has secured a 4.7-acre land parcel in Tirunelveli to establish a nextgeneration electric vehicle (EV) charging station. This move is part of NHEV's larger initiative to develop a nationwide network of 3G charging stations along critical freight corridors.

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EPS Betrayed People by Joining Hands With BJP, Says Kanimozhi

DMK deputy general secretary and MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Friday accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of going back on his promise to the people that they would never join hands with the BJP.

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Shah's Chanakya tactics won't work

REFERRING to the alliance between BJP and AIADMK, Law Minister S Regupathy on Friday said the \"Chanakya tactics\" of Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah will not work in Tamil Nadu.

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Nainar Nagenthran, Lone Contender, To Become TN BJP Chief

Nellai MLA's candidacy endorsed by prominent leaders, including incumbent chief Annamalai; Nadda may declare his election today

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New PDS norms create biometric hurdle, beneficiaries keep fingers crossed

ELDERLY beneficiaries seated on steps, customers pacing impatiently and ration cardholders shielding themselves from the heat as they await their turn - this has become a common scene outside many PDS shops in several districts ever since the fingerprint match threshold for biometric authentication was revised from 40% to 90%.

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It Is The Duty Of State To Protect Senior Citizens, Says High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has granted relief to a 76-year-old woman from Ramanathapuram, who knocked the doors of the court after her plea to revenue officials about an encroachment on her property was not attended to for two years.

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After 22 days of protest, powerloom weavers in Kovai begin hunger strike

POWERLOOM weavers engaged in job-work in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts began their hunger strike at Somanur on Friday, demanding the implementation of the wage increase as promised by master weavers three years ago.

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Chola-era stone inscription found in Somagiri hills

A stone inscription, believed to belong to 1,000 CE, pertaining to Chola emperor Rajaraja has been found atop the Somagiri hills near Melur.

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'Poacher' death: CB-CID team starts inquiry in D'puri

A CB-CID police team began investigation into the death of a 28-year-old suspected poacher, who was found dead in the forest area.

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Systemic, deep-rooted corruption in dept headed by Nehru: ED

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED), in a statement on Friday, alleged that evidence recovered during searches on the family members of Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply (MAWS) Minister KN Nehru's relatives pointed to a \"deep-rooted and systemic corruption network\" within the department.

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Copper object found in Kalaiyarkovil could be broken piece of sword, knife

AN ancient copper object filled with iron was found near Pandian Kottai in Kalaiyarkovil recently.

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Karuvannur scam: CPM got ₹100 cr in 10 years, says ED

Agency says funds collected were utilised for party meetings and acquiring properties

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Lokayukta Bins ED Claims Against Siddu's Wife in MUDA Case

WHILE the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) claimed that there was undue influence by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's then personal assistant SG Dinesh Kumar aka CT Kumar in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to his (CM's) wife BM Parvathy, the closure report submitted by the Lokayukta police in the MUDA case stated that no such influence was established during its probe.

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US navy unit interacts with VIT students on maritime security

SEVENTEEN crew members from the United States Navy's P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft interacted with the students at VIT, highlighting the growing educational and defense cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.

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CRYING WOLF: TIME CAPSULES NEEDED, NOT TIME MACHINES

HE most exotic animal seen since Herodotus wrote of India's gold-digging ants used to be Devil, the 'Bengal mountain wolf' of the Lee Falk universe. Phantom often corrected ignorant people about his companion's status: \"Not a dog, a wolf.\" Now, Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences of the US has brought an even more exotic wolf into the world.

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Busting Myths About The Odds For An Even Deal

Some are projecting Trump's tariffs as an opportunity. Experience shows it won't be easy to sign a trade deal with the US by autumn. And it's not clear how it will help India

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Rana sought top Pakistani awards for 26/11 terrorists, says US intelligence report

AN intercepted conversation of Tahawwur Rana has revealed that the terror conspirator wanted Pakistan's highest military honour, the Nishan-e-Haider, to be posthumously conferred to the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. What's more disturbing is that, Rana reportedly justified the carnage by saying \"Indians deserved it.\"

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In a 1st, WHO brings guide to meningitis care

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to expedite diagnosis and treatment, and improve long-term care for those affected. Bringing together the latest evidence-based recommendations, the guidelines provide critical insights on reducing deaths and disability caused by the disease.

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Rahul, BJP in war of words over Employment Linked Incentive

ATTACKING Prime Minister Modi over the government's 'Employment Linked Incentive' scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said while he creates new slogans everyday, the youth are still waiting for real opportunities, and asked if it was \"just another jumla\".

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World heading for eco disruption: EAM

EXTERNAL Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday cautioned that the world is heading towards significant turmoil and economic disruption, driven by rising tensions between the United States and China over tariffs.

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Court orders 48-hour medical checks, restricts legal counsel for Rana

A NIA special court in Delhi has imposed stringent conditions on the custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) pressed forward with its explosive claim: Rana may have conspired to orchestrate terror attacks in other Indian cities beyond Mumbai.

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SC asks Centre, Bihar on measures against encroachments along Ganga

CONCERNED with the alarming state of encroachments on the banks of the Ganga River, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Bihar governments to file status reports on the steps taken to clear illegal constructions on its banks.

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'Day has come for justice': Rubio hails extradition

THE US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India, calling it a long-overdue moment of justice for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

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'Maoist' awarded 9 years in jail by Lucknow court

A special NIA court has sentenced Rajendra Munda, an alleged member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), to nine years of imprisonment for conspiring against the nation and attempting to disrupt India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty here late on Thursday.

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Himanta, Gogoi spar over poor board results in Assam

CHIEF Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday clashed over the pass rate of Assam's High School Leaving Certificate examination, which dipped from 75.7% in 2024 to 63.98% this year, raising concerns.

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Grand-alliance decision on CM only after results of assembly polls: Pilot

CONGRESS general secretary Sachin Pilot on Friday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his \"failure\" to prevent migration and create jobs opportunities for the people of the state.

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J'khand forest officials tell rlys to slow train speed to protect wild elephants

AMID reports of wild elephants moving near railway tracks in the Chandil area of Saraikela, Jharkhand forest officials have cautioned station masters of five stations to run trains at reduced speeds in the area to avoid hitting the animals.

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BJP Sounds Poll Bugle in Gujarat, Meet Fuels Buzz of Leadership Shake-up

AFTER the Gujarat Assembly and local body elections, the BJP has called a high-stakes meeting this Saturday, fuelling speculation of an organisational shake-up or a cabinet expansion.

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Mass migration in 9 U'khand mountainous dists

A significant demographic shift is under way in Uttarakhand.

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Modi Says Varanasi Gang-Rape Deeply Disturbing, Seeks Action

PM Meets Police Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner & DM Soon After Reaching Airport

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Xi calls on EU to join China in jointly resisting bullying

CHINESE President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting \"unilateral bullying\", in reference to swingeing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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In tit-for-tat, China increases levy on imports from the US to 125%

Slams Trump's policy as 'economic bullying', vows countermeasures, new tariff from Saturday

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Trump Urges Russia To Act On Ukraine As Witkoff Meets Putin

US President Donald Trump on Friday told Moscow to \"get moving\" on ending its \"senseless war\" with Ukraine, moments before his envoy Steve Witkoff began talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia on the conflict.

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Nuclear deals: Iran's officials push Khamenei to allow US talks

In a rare intervention, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was urged by top officials to allow negotiations with the United States on the regime's nuclear program or risk the fall of the Islamic Republic, The New York Times reported Friday.

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Benchmarks gain about 2% on US tariff pause

Broader market indices Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 also see strong gains of 1.90% and 2.80%, respectively

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Spot gold hits $3,240/oz as global trade war intensifies

As the trade war is taking murkier turns by the day, the safe haven rush for gold has taken the spot price of the yellow metal to a new high on Friday.

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Decision to not join RCEP vindicated by global trends: Goyal

INDIA is well-positioned to engage in bilateral partnerships with countries that value reciprocity, trust, and fair play, Minister of Commerce and Trade Piyush Goyal has said amid heightened tension between the US and others over reciprocal tariff.

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MF assets jump over 23% in FY25 to ₹65.74L cr

THE SIP STORY

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Maharashtra land sold by General Motors to Hyundai attracts 18% GST, says ruling

THE transfer of Talegaon, Maharashtra, land by General Motors India to Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is liable to 18% GST, the advance ruling authority of the state has said in a recent order.

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Finish caller identification trials by Apr 14: DoT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated that all telecom service providers complete inter-operator trials for caller name presentation (CNAP) by April 14 and submit reports by April 18.

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Funding in late-stage deeptech start-ups sees 69% decline in 2024 to $52 million

Though the country's start-up ecosystem is focusing on deeptech (more into innovation), the overall funding in the late-stage has come down drastically in the last few years.

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More cloud over boxing as HP HC warns BFI

THINGS are getting more and more complicated for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and its election.

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Comfortable Knight for Narine & Co

BAD turned to worse for Chennai Super Kings, a team which has seemed to run out of ideas in the IPL so far. In front of the jam-packed loyal fans at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday, the team that is considered to be a giant in the decorated league, slumped to their fifth straight loss of the season. Up against Kolkata Knight Riders, the five-time champs put up a meek batting performance to suffer a big defeat.

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We wanted Norway meet to be Champions League for chess

FEW events in the chess calendar have risen to prominence like Norway Chess. First started in 2013, the annual Classical tournament has grown from strength to strength over the last decade.

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Missing in action: Energy, creativity and identity

CSK, known for home dominance, suddenly looking listless and lost

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Man Utd, Spurs Draw in Europa League

MANCHESTER United conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 away to Lyon on a bad night for goalkeeper Andre Onana in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers held Athletic Bilbao.

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FIRST GLOBAL TAX ON GHG EMISSIONS

THE International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on Friday finalised a $100 per tonne carbon tax on ship emissions, set to take effect in 2028.

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DIVINE SHADES

Umbrella makers in Chintadripet are neck-deep in work as they prepare colourful products for several temple festivals held in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the month of Chithirai.

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Seamless Routes Of Stories

LONG before borders were built and empires fell, before railways cut across forests and textiles became brands, there were threads—threads that travelled from India to Uzbekistan, from Persia to Anatolia, bartered, gifted, stitched, and worn. They carried stories soaked in natural dyes and secrets that women passed on to generations.

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Age Smart: Keep Your Joints Healthy

We use our joints every moment of our lives.

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De-mystifying skin tags

HEY often start as tiny, unnoticed bumps, but over time, skin tags can become hard to ignore — especially when they appear on the neck, underarms, or areas where they rub against clothing or jewelry.

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A FEVER DREAM OF HOMAGES AND HERO WORSHIP

ADHIK Ravichandran's cinema is a genre unto itself—it's not so much a film as a rave party And like all parties, some are more intoxicated than others. It's not a space for nuanced conversations or emotional coherence.

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