The New Indian Express Chennai - April 29, 2025

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April 29, 2025

'Cash-for-jobs a master plan of scientific corruption'

THE Madras High Court on Monday said the fabrication of marks of meritorious candidates in the 'cash-for-jobs' scam was a 'well-executed master plan that enabled scientific corruption'.

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CM Showers Sopson TN Staff and Teachers, Hikes DA by 2%

WITH just a year left for the Assembly poll, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday showered government employees and teachers with sops by offering them a bonanza under nine heads.

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Assault on Kashmiriyat: J&K House Resolution

A special session of the J&K assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution describing the April 22 terror attack on tourists at Pahalgam as a direct assault on Kashmiriyat, the Constitution and the spirit of unity, peace and harmony.

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Work towards a responsible resolution, says US

THE United States on Monday said it is closely monitoring rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and called upon the two neighbours to pursue a \"responsible resolution\" to the crisis.

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India, France ink ₹63,000 cr deal for Rafale-M

INDIA and France on Monday formally concluded the ₹63,000-crore ($7.4 billion) deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, in a move aimed at significantly enhancing the Indian Navy's maritime combat capabilities.

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India May Let China Invest Via JV Route

In a move that could allow Chinese equipment manufacturers to operate in India, the Centre is considering permitting Chinese companies to invest under the Electronics Component Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme through joint ventures with Indian firms.

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CM Will Be Chancellor Of Proposed Kalaignar University, Bill Tabled

Four districts that were under Bharathidasan University to be covered by new university

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Rape cases in TN, including those under Pocso, went up in '24: Policy report

ALMOST 2,000 more cases of rape have been reported under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the policy note issued by the state government for the home, prohibition and excise departments.

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Cops Granted 4.48 Lakh Days of Weekly Offs, Says CM Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Monday said a total of 4.48 lakh days of weekly offs have been granted to police personnel from grade-II constable to head constable ranks, and 67,233 fortnightly offs to special sub-inspectors (SSIs) and sub-inspectors (SIs), stressing the government's commitment to the welfare of the police force.

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Trust in CBI eroding due to lopsided probes: HC judge

OBSERVING that public trust in the CBI has eroded due to \"lopsided\" investigations, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday suggested a series of measures to revamp the agency's investigation process and restore its credibility.

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Weekly-off for cops must, govt will face contempt if it fails to comply, says HC

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday ordered strict implementation of 2021 G.O granting compulsory weekly offs to constables and head constables, warning that contempt proceedings would be initiated against officers who fail to comply.

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Court Revives Disproportionate Assets Case; Asks Periyasamy & Kin to Face Trial

The Madras High Court on Monday revived the disproportionate assets (DA) case registered against Minister for Rural Development I Periyasamy and his family.

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Robo Cop Joins Force in June to Ensure Safety

Greater Chennai Police on Monday announced the 'Red Button Robotic Cop', a new feature utilising advanced robotic systems, CCTV cameras and audio/video playback to improve safety and aid law enforcement in the city.

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Workday firm opens ₹220 cr global capability centre in city

WORKDAY, a Fortune 400 company and major provider of enterprise cloud applications, signed a memorandum of understanding with Guidance Tamil Nadu on Monday to set up a Global Capability Centre in Chennai with an investment of ₹220 crore ($26.4 million), a senior state official said.

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Pakistan Patient Undergoing Treatment in Chennai Dies

A 23-year-old Pakistani patient, admitted to MGM Healthcare Hospital on February 12 with severe respiratory failure, died on Friday.

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Chennai Metro crosses 'milestone' as Poonamallee-Porur trial begins

The line is expected to create a passenger corridor from suburban west to heart of Chennai

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Green power goal up, but TN has not even met last year's target

SIGNALLING the centre's strong push towards clean energy adoption, the Ministry of Power has revised the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) target for Tamil Nadu to 33.01% for the financial year 2025-26, marking a jump from last year's target of 29.91%.

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MLAs Demand Bridge to Lanka, Special Police Wing to End Drug Menace

MLAs who spoke during the debate on the demand for grants for the Home Department on Monday sought the construction of a bridge between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to improve the livelihood of the Sri Lankan Tamils, a special police wing to control the drug menace, fraternity-building exercise, and gender sensitization programme for police personnel, among others.

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No more jail sentence for offences under Shops Act

A Bill was introduced to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act 1947 to decriminalise offences under the Act by replacing imprisonment and fines with penalties.

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Cabinet Rejig: DMK Has Its Eyes On Polls

While the resignations of ministers V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy were driven by legal compulsions, the ruling DMK, however, seems to have utilized the opportunity to its advantage by targeting a slew of things, including the balancing of support bases, averting criticisms and strategically countering the purported consolidation of votes due to the new AIADMK-BJP alliance.

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Law to regulate hoardings in rural local bodies on anvil

RURAL Development Minister I Periyasamy on Monday introduced a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994 (TNPA) to regulate the erection of hoardings, digital banners or placards in rural local bodies by inserting a new chapter for the purpose.

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Thangaraj back as dairy min; CM, guv shake hands

T Mano Thangaraj, DMK MLA from Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency in Kanniyakumari district, was sworn in minister in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday.

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War of words over 'rising cases' of sexual assault on minor girls in TN

Edappadi says TN women don't feel safe, gets into altercation with CM over YouTuber case

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Bill to Make Parent Document Check Must for Property Registration

The government has amended the Registration Act, 1908, following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a key provision intended to curb fraud in property transactions.

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CCB Completes Probe in 94% Cases Booked in Last 16 Months

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Greater Chennai Police (GCP) has registered 1,005 cases from January 2024 till date, of which probe has been completed in 948 cases, an official release said on Monday.

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Beer party at DMK meeting gets roasted on social media

THE serving of beer to DMK cadres during a review meeting in Tirukoilur on Sunday has drawn flak on social media.

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'Honour killing': SC upholds lifer for girl's dad, bro

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the appeals filed by 12 convicts in the infamous 'honour killing' of Kannagi and Murugesan of Cuddalore in 2003.

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SC Takes Note of Balaji's Resignation as Minister, Refuses to Cancel Bail

The Supreme Court, in its order on Monday, refused to cancel the bail granted to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in the \"cash-for-jobs\" scam, after it was apprised that he resigned from his ministership on Sunday and the resignation was accepted by the TN governor.

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Promoted by mistake, girl to take exam again

THE School Education Department ordered a girl student who was promoted to Class 11 despite failing in the Class 10 board exam to take supplementary examination.

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Hosur Man Among 5 Killed in Car-Truck Collision in AP

Cops say spot not accident prone, attribute accident to rash driving

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Mediaism: A New Faith Shaping Views

The top concerns in different parts of the world vary. But the media plays an important role in shaping opinions everywhere. Even the tone of a presenter's voice can matter

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CASTE SURVEY POSES PUZZLE FOR KARNATAKA CONGRESS

The debate on the caste survey in Karnataka has unleashed political convulsions in state politics in general and the state's ruling party in particular.

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4 NIGHTS OF CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS IN KASHMIR

AFTER the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, four encounters have taken place between militants and security in J&K, while the LoC has turned hot with Pakistani troops breaching border ceasefire and firing on Indian army posts for four nights.

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Govt bans 16 Pak YouTube channels for 'spreading misinformation on India'

In the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, the government on Monday announced the banning of 16 YouTube channels in Pakistan, including that of several leading media houses of that country, such as Dawn, ARY News, Geo News, Razi Naama, GNN and Irshad Bhatti, officials said.

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BJP Asks Why Cong Can't Stay United When World Is Standing With India

Amid a row over remarks made by Congress leaders in the wake of the Pahalgam killings, the BJP on Monday questioned why the Congress cannot present a united front when the entire world is standing with India.

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'Not our views': Cong distances itself from party leaders' remarks on 'war'

FACING heat from the BJP over divergent views by senior party leaders on the Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress on Monday distanced itself from the remarks; asserting that they \"do not reflect the party's views.\"

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Act against non-payment of stipends to interns, PG: PMO

THE Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Union Health Ministry to take \"appropriate action\" for the non-payment of stipends by medical colleges, including government institutions, to their interns and postgraduate residents, who sometimes work 20 hours a day without any financial compensation.

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Foolproof preps on for UG medical entrance exams

TO ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET-UG exam, which will be held at over 5,000 centres across the country, the Education Ministry has held multiple meetings with district magistrates and police superintendents to ensure security of all exam-related material, said a source.

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Renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty

Former CWC chairman A K Bajaj says India can harness waters while navigating complex legal frameworks

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Obscenity on OTT and social media platforms a very serious concern: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday served notices on the Centre and others on a plea seeking to ban the streaming of sexually explicit content on various OTT and social media platforms.

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'Pangs of separation' at Attari

THE atmosphere at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari turned emotional on Monday as the approaching deadline for Pakistani visa holders to leave India impacted families, children separated from mothers or couples forced to leave a spouse behind.

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Crackdown on B'deshis, fake IDs seized in Gujarat

The Surat police on Monday found 85 of 136 detained Bangladeshis living illegally, many having entered India through agents charging ₹10,000-₹15,000.

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Maryam in Bulandshahr, Noida's Seema Haider spending sleepless nights

AS the Uttar Pradesh authorities ensure all Pakistani nationals residing in the state cross the international border before the deadline, the cases of two women who refuse to leave India intrigue them.

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No recognition for Sharia court under Indian law: SC

THE Supreme Court has held that Islamic courts, such as the 'Qazi court', 'Kajiyat court (Darul Kaja)', and 'Sharia court', have no legal recognition and lack the authority to enforce maintenance claims filed by Muslim women.

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JMM May Contest 12 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections

FOLLOWING a significant victory in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is considering a return to contest the Bihar Assembly polls.

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Bihar in tight fix over deportation of Pak national

THE Centre's decision to revoke the visas of Pakistani nationals in view of the Pahalgam terror attack has left 26-year-old Khadija Noor in a fix.

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Sindhis from Pak get Maha welcome

CHIEF Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not ask Pakistani citizens from the Sindhi community to leave the state, as most of them are either residing on long-term visas or have applied for Indian citizenship.

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No error in HC impleading Centre, ASI in Shahi Idgah case, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Monday held that the Allahabad High Court's order regarding the Shahi Idgah versus Krishna Janmabhoomi case was prima facie correct.

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'How will my 1-year-old girl travel to Pakistan alone?'

AS tensions between India and Pakistan run high following the Pahalgam terror attack, a young mother in Rajasthan and her little girl are bearing the brunt of the diplomatic friction.

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Canadians Vote in Poll Dominated by Trump's Trade War and Bluster

Foreign policy hasn't dominated an election this much since 1988

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Ultratech Net Profit Rises 9.6% To ₹2,474.79 Cr

Aditya Birla Group company UltraTech Cement Ltd on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,474.79 crore for the March quarter.

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UCO Bank Profit Up 24% at ₹665.7 Cr as NPA Falls

STATE-RUN lender Uco Bank on Monday reported a net income of ₹665.72 crore for the March quarter, up nearly 24% year-on-year from ₹537.86 crore in the year-ago period on asset quality improvement.

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TVS Motor Net Profit Surges 69% to ₹698 Crore

CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company reported on Monday a 69% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹698 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q4FY25).

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Ather Energy IPO receives lukewarm response on Day 1

THE initial public offering (IPO) of electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy Ltd (AEL) saw a lukewarm response on the first day of bidding, with the issue being subscribed to just 16%.

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Rise in RIL stock helps Sensex hit 80k mark

Analyst advises investors to remain cautious in near term as market is yet to price in Pahalgam terror attack impact

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Auto parts exporters may suffer loss of ₹4,500 crore

THE auto component industry may see the topline growth decelerating to 6-8% this fiscal, as against 8-10% projected earlier if higher tariffs get finally imposed on exports to the US.

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Rupee rises 18 paise to close at 85.23 against dollar

THE rupee on Monday appreciated 18 paise to close at 85.23 against the dollar, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows, easing crude oil prices and a bullish trend in domestic equities.

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March industrial output rises at higher pace of 3%

INDUSTRIAL output in March grew at a higher pace of 3% in March compared to 2.7% in February driven mainly by higher electricity production.

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IT companies leveraging AI to help enterprises transform their business

FROM small to large enterprises, clients of IT services firms have started prioritising digital transformation and IT companies leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them transform their businesses.

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Women's Participation in Workforce Up 23% in Q1

DRIVEN by flexible work options, greater focus on gender diversity and more opportunities in sectors like BPO, finance and HR, women's participation in workforce saw a 23% YoY rise in first quarter of CY25.

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Sebi bars Rajkot-based stock broker, 4 directors from mkt for order spoofing

CAPITAL markets regulator Sebi on Monday debarred Rajkot-based stock broker Patel Wealth Advisors (PWA) and its four directors from dealing in the securities market for alleged order spoofing and directed to impound ₹3.22 crore of illegal gains made by them.

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OH BOY, WHAT A TON

Suryavanshi becomes youngest to hit IPL ton, smashes second-fastest 100 of the league

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Challenging But Still Have The Hunger To Fight For World Title: Humpy

AFTER winning the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Pune last week, Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy, 38, felt that her experience helped her claim the prize.

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Indian shuttlers eye improved returns

INDIAN shuttlers will be hoping for an improved performance when they take on Indonesia in their second match of the ongoing BWF Sudriman Cup — a mixed team competition — in Xiamen, China.

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Dark Side of Going Fair

RED FLAGS TO LOOK OUT FOR Skin thinning (atrophy): The skin may appear translucent, with visible blood vessels around eyes. It may feel fragile, bruise easily, or show fine wrinkles Telangiectasia: Development of small, visible red blood vessels on the eyelids or under-eye area Periorbital dermatitis: A bumpy, red rash, often itchy or burning, which tends to worsen with continued steroid use and may spread around the nose or mouth Hypopigmentation: Light spots or patches that contrast with the surrounding skin, especially in darker skin tones Striae (stretch marks): Less common around the eyes but possible with potent steroids or prolonged use Persistent irritation or sensitivity: The area becomes more reactive to skincare, makeup, or even water

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Jolly Rovers gets a win in a gripping lead

WINNING three senior division titles on the trot didn't come easy for Jolly Rovers Cricket Club.

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Summer Soothers

The weather app reads 36° Celsius. But it feels like 40.

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WORLDS WITHIN WORDS

Did you know: the lone word ending in 'mt' in English is 'Dreamt'. English is the only language where you drive in parkways and park in driveways. Illegible handwriting has a name—it is termed griffonage.

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Debutant Shubhangi to lead Anupam Kher film

NUPAM Kher revealed that debutante actor Shubhangi will be playing the lead in his upcoming directorial Tanvi The Great.

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Norman Reedus joins cast of Pendulum

ACTOR Norman Reedus has joined the cast of the film Pendulum.

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