The New Indian Express Chennai - April 26, 2025

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April 26, 2025

'Will not let a drop of water flow into Pak'

Shah holds high-level meet to discuss ways to stop water flow into Pak, asks CMS to trace and send back Pakistanis in their states

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SC raps Rahul for remarks on Savarkar

IN a relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Allahabad High Court refusing to quash summons against him in a defamation case for his remarks against V D Savarkar.

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V-Cs forced to skip meet: Ravi; minister refutes

GOVERNOR R N Ravi on Friday alleged that Chief Minister M K Stalin used police to deter Vice-Chancellors of state universities from participating in the pre-scheduled conference convened by him at the Ooty Raj Bhavan and claimed that the action was reminiscent of the Emergency days.

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Houses Of 2 Lashkar Militants Linked To Terror Plot Razed

Sending a loud and clear message that acts of terror will not be tolerated, the houses of two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants, whose names figured during investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, were demolished by security forces in Tral and Bijbehara area of south Kashmir.

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Visionary behind India's space achievements

KRISHNASWAMY Kasturirangan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is no more. Starting as an X-ray astronomer, while growing up in positions, his scholastic services and accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, and education have left an indelible mark.

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TNPSC to hold exam to fill 3,935 Group IV posts

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) on Friday released a notification for conducting an exam to fill 3,935 vacancies for various Group IV posts.

1 min

HC Reverses Discharge of TN Agri Min in 2 DA Cases

Cuddalore court told to frame charges, complete trial in 6 months

1 min

Enact law to protect lives of inter-caste couples: NGO

THE Social Awareness Society for Youths (SASY), a human rights non-governmental organisation, has urged the state government to enact a legislation to protect the lives and livelihoods of inter-caste couples.

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71st Pontiff of Kanchi Math to be Anointed on April 30

SRI Duddu Satya Venkata Surya Subrahmanya Ganesha Sharma Dravid (24) will be anointed the 71st pontiff of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in Kanchipuram on Akshaya Tritiya Day (April 30).

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HC asks govt to shut illegal homestay facilities in Ooty & Kodai, form panel

THE Madras High Court has ordered the state government to crack the whip on unauthorised homestay facilities being run in the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal immediately and close down those operating without valid licence from the government departments concerned.

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NIA to probe track sabotage bid at Thiruvalangadu

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA), Government Railway Police (GRP), and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) will conduct a detailed inquiry into the suspected sabotage attempt at Thiruvalangadu railway station, located in the Arakkonam-Tiruvallur section.

1 min

3 Chennai College Students Drown in River in Pollachi

They were at Kovai to attend a cultural festival at a private college

1 min

Tenant Among Two Arrested for Killing Woman

THE SRMC police arrested two men for allegedly strangling a 71-year-old woman in her house in Porur and staging it as a death by suicide.

1 min

High-level panel formed for EV charging infrastructure

THE state has launched its first high-level workshop on electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure under the auspices of Tamil Nadu Mobility and Logistics Corporation, recently designated as the nodal agency for the implementation of Union government's ₹10,000 crore PM e-DRIVE scheme.

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Left Councillors Oppose WTE Plant After Hyd Visit

LEFT party councillors, who visited the Jawahar Nagar Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Hyderabad on Thursday as part of a delegation of councillors and officials to study its operations ahead of implementing a similar facility in Kodungaiyur, reiterated their opposition to the proposed plant.

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Officials of 3 univs say they decided to opt out themselves

WHILE Governor RN Ravi on Friday alleged that the V-Cs and the top brass of the state universities were threatened by the government to not attend the annual conference he convened in Ooty, officials from at least three universities said they decided to opt out themselves, considering the prevailing situation.

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15% drop in road fatalities in first three months of 2025: TN police

POLICE on Friday said the state has recorded the lowest number of fatalities in road accidents in the last decade with a 15% drop in the first three months of 2025 when compared to the same period last year.

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High-speed net for families at ₹200/mth soon

I-T Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) will roll out the distribution of free laptops (or tablets) to 10 lakh college students.

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Stalin to be felicitated for SC verdict on guv: Minister

HIGHER Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan on Friday announced in the Assembly that a felicitation will be held on May 3 for Chief Minister MK Stalin for securing the landmark verdict from Supreme Court against the interference of governors in the functioning of state government.

1 min

Samsung to Invest ₹1K Cr to Expand Its TN Plant: Rajaa

Company unit recently faced worker protests over staff suspension

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Ravi Vindicating Constitutional Oath by Holding V-C Conference: Dhankhar

VICE-PRESIDENT (V-P) Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday lauded Governor RN Ravi, who has been in the line of fire from all corners for organising the V-Cs conference.

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School curriculum, textbooks to be revamped over next 3 yrs

SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Friday told the Assembly that curriculum, syllabus and textbooks in schools will be revamped to equip students with essential skills and prepare them for the future.

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Why blame govt if V-Cs shun meet: Min

COUNTERING Governor RN Ravi's allegation that the vice chancellors of universities were threatened by Chief Minister MK Stalin, Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan said intimidation politics is part of BJP's DNA.

1 min

Photos of TN airports shared online compromise security

CLASSIFIED maps, interior layouts of airport lounges, and photographs taken from sensitive operational areas of Tiruchy, Coimbatore, and other airports in Tamil Nadu are being widely circulated across social media platforms, putting the state's civil aviation sector under a serious security threat.

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Rape Survivor Attacked by Accused's Brother

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly attacked at Korukkupet on Thursday night by two men, including the brother of a man who is in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting her.

1 min

Woman Bank Staff Among Three Held for Helping Stock Market Scamsters

A three-member gang, including a woman bank staff, was arrested for allegedly opening bank accounts without consent and for providing back-end support to scammers in a stock market scam.

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Two-year-old girl murdered, mom & her 3 partners held

THE Thisayanvilai police arrested a 24-year-old woman and her three paramours on Thursday night for their involvement in the murder of her two-year-old daughter and for purportedly providing false information to conceal the crime.

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SC Slams Shekher for Nasty Posts on Woman Journalist

Coming down heavily on Tamil actor-turned-politician S V Shekher for his alleged derogatory posts on social media against a woman journalist, the Supreme Court on Friday said he \"carried out a nasty campaign against a woman.\"

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Pahalgam attack not a tragedy but attack on humanity: KL guv

AMIDST emotionally charged scenes, family members, relatives, friends, and people from every walk of life came together to bid a solemn and tearful farewell to N Ramachandran, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.

1 min

ON THE NATURE OF VIOLENCE

Nuclear sabre-rattling is back after a peaceful intermission.

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An Unhappy Conversation Continues

Friction between judiciary and executive could be healthy for a democracy. Over time, one has seemed more assertive than the other. But there are lines to be minded

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Special Session of Parliament Likely for United War on Terror

The suggestion of noted lawyer and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal to convene a special session of Parliament to pass a resolution condemning the Pahalgam terror is expected to receive consideration by the Modi government as it would further strengthen unity with all parties backing the government in the fight against terror.

1 min

Rahul Meets Injured Tourist, Assures Govt of Oppn Support

LEADER of the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday asserted that it is imperative for the country to stand united and defeat terrorism once and for all.

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After Pahalgam attack, 4K tourists take train route to exit Kashmir

THE non-availability of flights to their respective cities in the mad rush to exit Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest following the terror attack at Pahalgam had forced many to opt for the train route.

1 min

Waqf Act stands on firm constitutional ground

'Blanket stay'

1 min

NIA Conducts Raids at 18 Locations Across 6 States in Pak Arms Smuggling Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at multiple locations across Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka in connection to a case linked to Pakistan-backed cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics by Khalistani operatives, officials said on Friday.

1 min

Army Chief briefs L-G on situation

After landing in Srinagar, Gen Dwivedi goes to Awantipora HQ of Counter-Insurgency Force

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NEET-UG '24 Paper Leak Mastermind Arrested From Patna After 11 Months

SANJEEV Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET undergraduate 2024 question paper leak case, was arrested from Patna on Friday.

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7 Held for Offensive Social Media Posts on Pahalgam Attack

The Assam Police on Friday arrested seven persons for offensive social media posts over the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 deaths.

1 min

U'khand bans sale of Army uniform, ramps up security

CITING terrorists wearing army fatigues during the Pahalgam attack, Uttarakhand police have imposed a temporary ban on the sale of military uniforms in markets, besides enhancing security measures across the state.

1 min

Visas cancelled, Pak nationals to leave Patna for homeland

TWENTY-eight Pakistani nationals staying with their relatives in Bihar's capital have been directed to return to their homeland within the next few days.

1 min

118 Pakistani nationals identified, 32 deported as Yogi issues order

THE Uttar Pradesh government has started the deportation process for Pakistani nationals residing in the state.

1 min

Indian Women Married in Pak Struggle to Reunite with Families

A group of Indian women married to Pakistani nationals is facing a heart-wrenching ordeal after the Union Government ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

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1-Minute Silence in Memory of Victims

IN a rare gesture, worshippers observed a one-minute silence in memory of the Pahalgam terrorist attack victims during Friday's congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid.

1 min

438 Pak nationals on long-term visa in Gujarat

IN the wake of India cancelling visas of Pakistanis visiting the country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Gujarat Home Department has launched an operation to deport them at once.

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Kartarpur corridor open, but number of devotees declines

AMID escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after Tuesday's Pahalgam attack, the Kartarpur corridor is the lone open route between both countries. Pilgrims continue to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, but the number of devotees has dwindled.

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Omar backs Centre move on Indus Waters Treaty, says unfair docu to J&K

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed the Central government's decision to put the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in abeyance in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam attack that mowed down 26 people.

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China pledges economic support amid trade war

CHINA's top leaders pledged on Friday to step up support for the economy and oppose \"unilateral bullying\" in global trade in a veiled rebuke of hefty tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

1 min

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Strip Kill 50 People: Health Minister

ISRAELI strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 50 people, many of them women and children, the territory's Health Ministry said Thursday.

1 min

FBI Arrests Judge for Shielding Illegal Immigrant

The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president's sweeping immigration crackdown.

1 min

Witkoff, Putin Discuss 'Possibility' of Direct Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

This comes after Trump issued a direct appeal to the Russian president to halt his offensive

1 min

Direct tax mop-up grew 14% to ₹22.4L cr in '25

THE net direct tax revenue for the 2024-25 financial year narrowly missed the target, even as it grew 13.57% to over ₹22.26 lakh crore due to issuance of the highest-ever amount of refunds delivered, official data said on Friday.

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Forex kitty rises for 7th week, adds $8.31 bn

FOREX reserves continued rally for seventh consecutive week, adding $8.31 billion to take total reserves to $686.145 billion for the week to April 18.

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RIL profit up 2.4% on consumer biz

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES, country's largest company by market-cap, on Friday reported a tepid 2.4% year-on-year rise in net income at ₹19,407 crore in the March quarter, weighed down by softer energy margins.

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Markets Fall for Second Day; Sensex Down 590 Points

EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply on Friday due to selling in Axis Bank and growing tensions along the Indo-Pak border following the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Top 5 IT cos together add 11k employees in FY25

THE country's top 5 IT firms have cumulatively added 11,278 employees in FY25 compared to a net reduction of over 69,000 employees in the last fiscal.

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Low household income limiting car sales growth: Maruti Chairman

MARUTI Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman RC Bhargava stated on Friday that the majority of Indian consumers cannot afford passenger vehicles (PVs) due to low household incomes.

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India's AI patent grant ratio at 0.37% much lower than China, US

INDIA'S AI (Artificial Intelligence) patent grant ratio stood at just 0.37% in 2024—significantly lower than that of the US (12%) and China (4.3%).

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IREDA Initiates Review on Gensol Engg Accounts

INDIAN Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has initiated an internal review against the Gensol Engineering in line with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and the company's due diligence protocols.

1 min

Apple to Make All iPhones in India by '26

APPLE is planning to shift manufacturing of all iPhones meant for sale in the US to India by next year.

1 min

Final Push: Aiming For Glory

This weekend's action in Europe's elite football competitions will involve key contests that will decide the champions.

1 min

SRH rise to the occasion to post first-ever win at Chepauk

ISHAN Kishan's breezy 44 and Kamindu Mendis' undefeated 32 proved to be pivotal as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings for the first time in the IPL at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

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AFI picks team with world meet in mind

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Friday named a 59-member team for the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, a day after the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition got over in Kochi.

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Possible for women to break 49s in 400mH

BEFORE Sydney McLaughlin and Femke Bol, there was Dalilah Muhammad. The 400m hurdler not just set a new record in the discipline but she was also the first woman to breach the 52.2 second barrier. At the Khalifa International in the final of the 400mH at the World Championships in 2019, Muhammad scorched her way to the tape at a time of 52.16 seconds, lowering her own world record in the process.

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Travishek Fail To Live Up To Expectations... Again

AS Abhishek Sharma took strike against Khaleel Ahmed, with Travis Head at the other end, a little after 9.30PM on Friday night at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, it seemed like the Sunrisers Hyderabad opening duo finally had a chance to stamp their mark while chasing a target.

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MI—The Final Reckoning 2 gets early release in India

ARLIER, it was reported that Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning Part Two is slated for a May 23 release in theatres. However, the film's distributor Paramount Pictures has pushed its release to May 17 in India.

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Suffers from rudimentary storytelling and weak humour

SUMO is essentially a tale of brotherhood. In all its heart, it wants to tell the audience that true love can emerge from anywhere and change your entire life.

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Vadivelu-Sundar C's Relentless Efforts Keep This Chaotic Film Afloat

Sundar C's Gangers is best enjoyed as an elaborate setup for Vadivelu's gags.

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