IC-814 Hijacking Mastermind Rauf Azhar Killed

Abdul Rauf Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar's brother and the terror outfit's operational head, was killed in India's airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, officials said on Thursday.

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Rubio calls Jaishankar, seeks quick de-escalation of tension

AS tensions flare between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation during a phone conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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Duraimurugan gets law, Regupathy minerals & mines in cabinet rejig

IN an unexpected change in portfolios, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday allotted the mines and minerals department held by senior minister Duraimurugan to S Regupathy.

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95.03% students clear Class 12 exam, Ariyalur top performer with 98.82%

TAMIL Nadu students recorded a pass percentage of 95.03% in the Class 12 State Board examination results announced by the Directorate of Government Examination (DGE) on Thursday.

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INDIA REPELS PAKISTAN DRONE BLITZ

Swarms of drones and missiles targeting Jammu airport neutralised; bid to bomb parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and J&K blocked; Indian follows principle of proportionate response

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PM meets top officials, calls for emergency preparedness

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with top officials from various ministries to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of the escalating conflict with Pakistan.

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IC-814 hijacking mastermind Rauf Azhar killed

Abdul Rauf Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar's brother and the terror outfit's operational head, was killed in India's airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, officials said on Thursday.

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Rubio calls Jaishankar, seeks quick de-escalation of tension

AS tensions flare between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation during a phone conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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Sexual assault survivor gets 45%, wants to become artist

THREE years ago, a teenage girl was found wandering on the Marina beach after escaping years of sexual assault at home. On Monday, she celebrated a quiet victory -- passing the Class 12 boards with 274 marks.

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Daughter of ex-bonded labourer scores 341, aims to be cardiologist

A Kenamma and R Sivasankaran, both children of rescued bonded labourers, have scored 341 and 401 marks (out of 600) respectively in their Class 12 state board exams, the results of which were declared on Thursday.

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1st Blind Student to Write Test on PC Aces +2 Exam

Scores 486 marks in boards with the help of technology, sets sights on English literature

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Double-amputee scripts success, scores 471

DEFYING all odds, an 18-year-old boy with no hands scored 471 marks in his Class 12 exam, near Gurubarapalli in Krishnagiri district.

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Coimbatore woman clears Class 12 at 68, proves it's never too late to learn

A 68-year-old woman from Coimbatore has cleared the Class 12 board examination as a private candidate, over five decades after she dropped out of school.

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1st Blind Student to Write Test on PC Aces +2 Exam

Scores 486 marks in boards with the help of technology, sets sights on English literature

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Sexual assault survivor gets 45%, wants to become artist

THREE years ago, a teenage girl was found wandering on the Marina beach after escaping years of sexual assault at home. On Monday, she celebrated a quiet victory -- passing the Class 12 boards with 274 marks.

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Daughter of ex-bonded labourer scores 341, aims to be cardiologist

A Kenamma and R Sivasankaran, both children of rescued bonded labourers, have scored 341 and 401 marks (out of 600) respectively in their Class 12 state board exams, the results of which were declared on Thursday.

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Double-amputee scripts success, scores 471

DEFYING all odds, an 18-year-old boy with no hands scored 471 marks in his Class 12 exam, near Gurubarapalli in Krishnagiri district.

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Coimbatore woman clears Class 12 at 68, proves it's never too late to learn

A 68-year-old woman from Coimbatore has cleared the Class 12 board examination as a private candidate, over five decades after she dropped out of school.

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City corpn schools register 88% pass in Class 12 boards

OUT of the 5,387 students who appeared for the Class 12 board exams from Chennai's corporation schools this year, 4,747 passed, registering a pass percentage of 88.12%, slightly up from last year's 87.13%.

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Prof Suspended for Post on 'Operation Sindoor'

THE SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) on Thursday suspended a woman assistant professor after an online status update allegedly put up by her sparked outrage on social media, especially from members of the Tamil Nadu BJP and its supporters.

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Tailor's daughter scores 591 in Class 12, repeats Class 10, 11 feat

V KEERTHIKA, the daughter of a newspaper delivery man and a factory tailor, has topped Chennai in the Class 12 board examinations by scoring 591 out of 600—the highest among all Chennai Corporation schools.

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City corpn schools register 88% pass in Class 12 boards

OUT of the 5,387 students who appeared for the Class 12 board exams from Chennai's corporation schools this year, 4,747 passed, registering a pass percentage of 88.12%, slightly up from last year's 87.13%.

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Prof Suspended for Post on 'Operation Sindoor'

THE SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) on Thursday suspended a woman assistant professor after an online status update allegedly put up by her sparked outrage on social media, especially from members of the Tamil Nadu BJP and its supporters.

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Tailor's daughter scores 591 in Class 12, repeats Class 10, 11 feat

V KEERTHIKA, the daughter of a newspaper delivery man and a factory tailor, has topped Chennai in the Class 12 board examinations by scoring 591 out of 600 - the highest among all Chennai Corporation schools.

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MDMK, CPI Laud Precision Strikes in Pak

WELCOMING the Indian Army's recent strikes on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), MDMK general secretary Vaiko and CPI state secretary R Mutharasan lauded the move as a necessary step to protect the sovereignty and security of the nation.

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HC orders removal of online a/cs misusing images, audio of dancer

THE Madras High Court has ordered social media platforms Meta and Telegram to remove accounts that have been using the images and audio of renowned dancer Anita Ratnam without authorisation.

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TN accrued ₹5L crore debt in 73 yrs, ₹4.6L crore in 4-year DMK rule: EPS

DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of engaging in a smear campaign following the example of the BJP, claiming the former was unable to bear the growing popularity of the state government among women.

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PMK conference: HC asks party to give undertaking

AMID apprehensions expressed over the likelihood of unseemly events during the PMK's ambitious 'Chithirai Muzhu Nilavu' rally and conference scheduled to be held on May 11, the Madras High Court on Thursday ordered the party to furnish an undertaking to the police for strict adherence to the pre-conditions to ensure no law and order problems are created.

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TN Scores High in College Education But Fund, Faculty Challenges Remain

TAMIL NADU is a top performer in higher education as validated by its Gross Enrolment Ratio of 47%, which is nearly twice the national average, and in number of higher education institutions proportionate to the population.

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CM Inaugurates TN's First Dedicated Campus for Model School in Tiruchy

977 students of model schools are pursuing higher education in premier institutions, he says

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MDMK, CPI Laud Precision Strikes in Pak

WELCOMING the Indian Army's recent strikes on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), MDMK general secretary Vaiko and CPI state secretary R Mutharasan lauded the move as a necessary step to protect the sovereignty and security of the nation.

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HC orders removal of online a/cs misusing images, audio of dancer

THE Madras High Court has ordered social media platforms Meta and Telegram to remove accounts that have been using the images and audio of renowned dancer Anita Ratnam without authorisation.

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TN accrued ₹5L crore debt in 73 yrs, ₹4.6L crore in 4-year DMK rule: EPS

DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of engaging in a smear campaign following the example of the BJP, claiming the former was unable to bear the growing popularity of the state government among women.

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PMK conference: HC asks party to give undertaking

AMID apprehensions expressed over the likelihood of unseemly events during the PMK's ambitious 'Chithirai Muzhu Nilavu' rally and conference scheduled to be held on May 11, the Madras High Court on Thursday ordered the party to furnish an undertaking to the police for strict adherence to the pre-conditions to ensure no law and order problems are created.

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TN Scores High in College Education But Fund, Faculty Challenges Remain

Tamil Nadu is a top performer in higher education as validated by its Gross Enrolment Ratio of 47%, which is nearly twice the national average, and in number of higher education institutions proportionate to the population.

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CM Inaugurates TN's First Dedicated Campus for Model School in Tiruchy

977 students of model schools are pursuing higher education in premier institutions, he says

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Cop Held for Seeking Sexual Favour from Complainant

A constable from the Avadi city police was arrested and suspended on Thursday on charges of harassing a woman who had requested his help in recovering her stolen bike.

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Man Strangles 3-Year-Old to Death During Burglary Bid

AN unidentified man strangled a three-year-old girl to death after trespassing into her house for stealing gold jewellery at Kumarapuram in Tiruchendur, on Thursday.

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Two Techies Among Four Held for Raping Two Minors

The Virugambakkam all-women police station (AWPS) on Wednesday arrested four men, including two software engineers, under the Pocso Act and other charges for raping two 14-year-old girls.

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Thousands witness celestial wedding in Madurai

Several thousands of devotees watched the celestial wedding of goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar that was solemnised by priests in mithuna lagnam between 8.35 am and 8.59 am on Thursday.

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Staff strike shuts NTPL units, 1K MW power production hit

WITH the first unit of NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL) shut down on Wednesday, power generation at the 1,000-MW thermal plant came to a grinding halt on Thursday, as a direct result of the indefinite strike being carried out by its contract workers since April 17.

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Cop Held for Seeking Sexual Favour from Complainant

A constable from the Avadi city police was arrested and suspended on Thursday on charges of harassing a woman who had requested his help in recovering her stolen bike.

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Man Strangles 3-Year-Old to Death in Burglary Bid

An unidentified man strangled a three-year-old girl to death after trespassing into her house for stealing jewellery at Kumarapuram in Tiruchendur on Thursday.

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Two techies among four held for raping two minors

THE Virugambakkam all women police station (AWPS) on Wednesday arrested four men, including two software engineers, under Pocso Act and other charges for raping two 14-year-old girls.

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Thousands witness celestial wedding in Madurai

SEVERAL thousands of devotees watched the celestial wedding of goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar that was solemnised by priests in mithuna lagnam between 8.35 am and 8.59 am on Thursday.

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Staff strike shuts NTPL units, 1k MW power production hit

WITH the first unit of NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL) shut down on Wednesday, power generation at the 1,000-MW thermal plant came to a grinding halt on Thursday, as a direct result of the indefinite strike being carried out by its contract workers since April 17.

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SC Delivers Split Verdict in DA Case on Former TN Min's Wife

The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict in an appeal filed by P Nallammal, wife of late A M Paramasivam, a former AIADMK minister, challenging her conviction in a disproportionate assets case.

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3 Greyhound officers killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists

THREE commandos of the Greyhounds unit were killed and an officer injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast allegedly triggered by Maoists in the Nuguru forest area near Peddagutta under Wazeedu police station in Mulugu district.

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3-Time MLA Sunny Joseph Is New KL Cong President

AFTER much drama, the Congress central leadership has appointed three-time MLA Sunny Joseph as the party's new state chief.

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AP Declares Amaravati as Capital, Seeks Centre's Nod

Under Reorganisation Act, Hyd to be joint capital for AP, T'gana for 10 yrs

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SC Delivers Split Verdict in DA Case on Ex-TN Min's Wife

The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict in an appeal filed by P Nallammal, wife of the late A M Paramasivam, a former AIADMK minister, challenging her conviction in a disproportionate assets case.

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3 Greyhound officers killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists

THREE commandos of the Greyhounds unit were killed and an officer injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast allegedly triggered by Maoists in the Nuguru forest area near Peddagutta under Wazeedu police station in Mulugu district.

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3-Time MLA Sunny Joseph Is New KL Cong President

AFTER much drama, the Congress central leadership has appointed three-time MLA Sunny Joseph as the party's new state chief.

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AP Declares Amaravati as Capital, Seeks Centre's Nod

Under Reorganisation Act, Hyd to be joint capital for AP, T'gana for 10 yrs

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India Needs a Heatwave Policy

S India confronts yet another punishing summer; the realities of climate change are no longer abstract.

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World's Scourge: Fascism Then, Terrorism Now

As jihadi terrorism and fascism share some traits, it's helpful to see how the world allied to tackle that menace to examine how India can spearhead the battle at hand

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India Needs a Heatwave Policy

S India confronts yet another punishing summer; the realities of climate change are no longer abstract.

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WORLD'S SCOURGE: FASCISM THEN, TERRORISM NOW

As jihadi terrorism and fascism share some traits, it's helpful to see how the world allied to tackle that menace to examine how India can spearhead the battle at hand

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India Needs a Heatwave Policy

S India confronts yet another punishing summer; the realities of climate change are no longer abstract.

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WORLD'S SCOURGE: FASCISM THEN, TERRORISM NOW

As jihadi terrorism and fascism share some traits, it's helpful to see how the world allied to tackle that menace to examine how India can spearhead the battle at hand

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Intended objectives obtained, India has no interest in escalation: Govt

HOURS before India launched an attack on air defence systems in Lahore, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told an all-party meeting on Thursday that the 'intended objectives have been obtained by Operation Sindoor' and India has no interest in further escalation.

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Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit

MID heightened security concerns, India's booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives.

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Pakistan to Get Firm Response, Jaishankar Tells Arab Nations

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India will respond with a \"very, very firm\" hand to any military aggression from Pakistan, even as he emphasized New Delhi's intent to avoid escalation.

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Refrain from airing Pak-origin content, OTT services told

THE ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday asked over-the-top (OTT) service providers and media streaming intermediaries to stop airing content, including films, songs, and podcasts, having origins in Pakistan with 'immediate effect'.

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Govt cautions fake social media narrative used by Pak handles

The Government on Thursday cautioned citizens against a spate of false narratives and claims being circulated over social media by Pakistan.

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Intended objectives obtained, India has no interest in escalation: Govt

RESPONDING to Pakistan's allegations of Indian military escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said \"the original escalation\" was the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed by terrorists found to have links with Pakistan.

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Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit

MID heightened security concerns, India's booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives.

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Pakistan to Get Firm Response, Jaishankar Tells Arab Nations

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India will respond with a \"very, very firm\" hand to any military aggression from Pakistan, even as he emphasised New Delhi's intent to avoid escalation.

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Refrain from airing Pak-origin content, OTT services told

THE ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday asked over-the-top (OTT) service providers and media streaming intermediaries to stop airing content, including films, songs, and podcasts, having origins in Pakistan with 'immediate effect'.

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Govt cautions fake social media narrative used by Pak handles

THE Government on Thursday cautioned citizens against a spate of false narratives and claims being circulated over social media by Pakistan.

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Intended objectives obtained, India has no interest in escalation: Govt

RESPONDING to Pakistan's allegations of Indian military escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said \"the original escalation\" was the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed by terrorists found to have links with Pakistan.

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Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit

MID heightened security concerns, India's booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives.

1 min

Pakistan to Get Firm Response, Jaishankar Tells Arab Nations

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India will respond with a \"very, very firm\" hand to any military aggression from Pakistan, even as he emphasised New Delhi's intent to avoid escalation.

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Refrain from airing Pak-origin content, OTT services told

THE ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday asked over-the-top (OTT) service providers and media streaming intermediaries to stop airing content, including films, songs, and podcasts, having origins in Pakistan with 'immediate effect'.

1 min

Govt cautions fake social media narrative used by Pak handles

THE Government on Thursday cautioned citizens against a spate of false narratives and claims being circulated over social media by Pakistan.

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Blackout in Gujarat border villages as drones fired

Amid escalating tensions along the Gujarat border with Pakistan, six drones were spotted in the skies over Kutch on Thursday.

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Pak attacks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer neutralised

Amid deepening military escalation between India and Pakistan, blackouts were enforced in all the border districts across western Rajasthan on Thursday night amid unconfirmed reports that Pakistan launched a volley of missiles targeting border regions of Bikaner and Jaisalmer.

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India releases water from Salal, Baglihar

THE gates of two dams in J&K — Salal hydro project in Reasi and Baglihar hydro project in Ramban — were opened on Thursday, allowing flow of Chenab water to Pakistan.

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Welcome 'Sinduri': Bihar couple names newborn girl after Army op

A couple in Bihar has named their newborn baby after the armed forces' 'Operation Sindoor' targeted against terrorists' hubs in Pakistan and PoK as a retaliatory response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Complete blackout in Punjab border districts, firecrackers banned

A blackout was enforced in Chandigarh as well as several districts of Punjab—including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Moga, and Mohali—on Thursday night amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Pak attacks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer neutralised

Amid deepening military escalation between India and Pakistan, blackouts were enforced in all the border districts across western Rajasthan on Thursday night amid unconfirmed reports that Pakistan launched a volley of missiles targeting border regions of Bikaner and Jaisalmer.

1 min

India releases water from Salal, Baglihar

THE gates of two dams in J&K — Salal hydro project in Reasi and Baglihar hydro project in Ramban — were opened on Thursday, allowing flow of Chenab water to Pakistan.

1 min

Welcome 'Sinduri': Bihar couple names newborn girl after Army op

A couple in Bihar has named their newborn baby after the armed forces' 'Operation Sindoor' targeted against terrorists' hubs in Pakistan and PoK as a retaliatory response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Complete blackout in Punjab border districts, firecrackers banned

A blackout was enforced in Chandigarh as well as several districts of Punjab—including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Moga and Mohali—on Thursday night amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

1 min

Pak attacks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer neutralised

Amid deepening military escalation between India and Pakistan, blackouts were enforced in all the border districts across western Rajasthan on Thursday night amid unconfirmed reports that Pakistan launched a volley of missiles targeting border regions of Bikaner and Jaisalmer.

1 min

India releases water from Salal, Baglihar

THE gates of two dams in J&K — Salal hydro project in Reasi and Baglihar hydro project in Ramban — were opened on Thursday, allowing flow of Chenab water to Pakistan.

1 min

Welcome 'Sinduri': Bihar couple names newborn girl after Army op

A couple in Bihar has named their newborn baby after the armed forces' 'Operation Sindoor' targeted against terrorists' hubs in Pakistan and PoK as a retaliatory response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

1 min

Complete blackout in Punjab border districts, firecrackers banned

A blackout was enforced in Chandigarh as well as several districts of Punjab—including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Moga and Mohali—on Thursday night amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Ukraine Ratifies US Deal, Slams Russia on Truce

RUSSIA and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin.

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Israel Closes 6 UN Schools for Palestinians in East

ISRAEL permanently closed six UN schools in east Jerusalem on Thursday, forcing Palestinian students to leave early and throwing the education of more than 800 others into question.

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Trump Unveils Trade Deal Between US-UK, Starmer Calls It Historic

US President Donald Trump unveiled a \"breakthrough\" trade agreement with Britain on Thursday, celebrating the first deal in a tariff war that has rattled the world.

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Robert Francis Prevost of U.S. Becomes Pope, Addresses World

He is first American pope in Catholic church history; talks to faithful, says peace by with you

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From Peru's periphery to the papacy

ROBERT Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

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Robert Francis Prevost of U.S. Becomes Pope, Addresses World

Vatican says he is the first US pope in Catholic church history; new papal name is Leo XIV

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From Peru's periphery to the papacy

ROBERT Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

1 min

Ukraine ratifies US deal, slams Russia on truce

RUSSIA and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin.

1 min

Israel Closes Six UN Schools for Palestinians in East

ISRAEL permanently closed six UN schools in east Jerusalem on Thursday, forcing Palestinian students to leave early and throwing the education of more than 800 others into question.

1 min

Trump Unveils Trade Deal Between US-UK, Starmer Calls It Historic

US President Donald Trump unveiled a \"breakthrough\" trade agreement with Britain on Thursday, celebrating the first deal in a tariff war that has rattled the world.

1 min

Robert Francis Prevost of U.S. Becomes Pope, Addresses World

Vatican says he is the first US pope in Catholic church history; new papal name is Leo XIV

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From Peru's periphery to the papacy

ROBERT Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

1 min

Our Target Is To Achieve 40% CASA By FY26

UNJAB National Bank, the third-largest PSU bank, has posted very healthy fourth-quarter financial numbers.

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Biocon net profit rises 154% to ₹344 cr; revenue at ₹4,454 cr

BIOCON on Thursday posted a 154% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹344.5 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 compared to ₹135.5 crore in the year-ago period.

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Mid, small-cap stocks fall amid border tension

DOMESTIC equity markets fell sharply in the final twenty minutes of Thursday's trading session amid renewed escalation between India and Pakistan.

1 min

FTA: 'No adverse effect on auto, liquor sectors'

Govt sources dismiss fear raised by the industry players that proposed reduction in tariff would hurt the 2 sectors

2 mins

Canara Bank profit soars 33% to ₹5,003 cr on better asset quality

The fourth-largest public sector lender, Canara Bank, on Thursday reported a 33.2% jump in net income at ₹5,002.7 crore for the March quarter on improved asset quality and other income as its core income slipped marginally during the reporting period.

1 min

Starlink Needs To Submit Docs Within 21 Days For Licence

Elon Musk-led Starlink must submit all required documents, including applicable fees, to obtain a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence in India within the next 21 days.

1 min

Reliance Withdraws 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark Application a Day After Filing

A day after applying for Operation Sindoor as its trademark, Reliance Industries (RIL) stated that it has no intention of doing so.

1 min

Tesla's Country Head Resigns Ahead of Co's India Entry

TESLA country head for India - Prashanth Menon - has resigned ahead of the US electric carmaker's planned entry into the world's third-largest car market.

1 min

Gold loans surge 87% in first 11 months of FY25

Banks' incremental gold loan disbursals soared 87.4% to ₹1.91 lakh crore till the first 11 months of fiscal 2025 from ₹1.02 lakh crore in FY24 and from ₹1.72 lakh crore in December 2024.

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Our Target Is To Achieve 40% CASA By FY26

UNJAB National Bank, the third-largest PSU bank, has posted very healthy fourth-quarter financial numbers. Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra spoke with Dipak Mondal about the bank's Q4 result and its key focus areas in the new financial year.

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Biocon net profit rises 154% to ₹344 cr; revenue at ₹4,454 cr

BIOCON on Thursday posted a 154% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹344.5 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 compared to ₹135.5 crore in the year-ago period.

1 min

Mid, small-cap stocks fall amid border tension

DOMESTIC equity markets fell sharply in the final twenty minutes of Thursday's trading session amid renewed escalation between India and Pakistan.

1 min

FTA: 'No adverse effect on auto, liquor sectors'

Govt sources dismiss fear raised by the industry players that proposed reduction in tariff would hurt the 2 sectors

2 mins

Canara Bank profit soars 33% to ₹5,003 cr on better asset quality

THE fourth-largest public sector lender, Canara Bank, on Thursday reported a 33.2% jump in net income at ₹5,002.7 crore for the March quarter on improved asset quality and other income as its core income slipped marginally during the reporting period.

1 min

Starlink Needs To Submit Docs Within 21 Days For Licence

ELON MUSK-led Starlink must submit all required documents, including applicable fees, to obtain a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence in India within the next 21 days.

1 min

Reliance Withdraws 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark Application a Day After Filing

A day after applying for Operation Sindoor as its trademark, Reliance Industries (RIL) stated that it has no intention of doing so.

1 min

Tesla's country head resigns ahead of co's India entry

TESLA country head for India - Prashanth Menon - has resigned ahead of the U.S. electric carmaker's planned entry into the world's third-largest car market.

1 min

Gold loans surge 87% in first 11 months of FY25

Banks' incremental gold loan disbursals soared 87.4% to ₹1.91 lakh crore till the first 11 months of fiscal 2025 from ₹1.02 lakh crore in FY24 and from ₹1.72 lakh crore in December 2024.

1 min

Our Target Is To Achieve 40% CASA By FY26

UNJAB National Bank, the third-largest PSU bank, has posted very healthy fourth-quarter financial numbers. Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra spoke with Dipak Mondal about the bank's Q4 result and its key focus areas in the new financial year.

2 mins

Biocon net profit rises 154% to ₹344 cr; revenue at ₹4,454 cr

BIOCON on Thursday posted a 154% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹344.5 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 compared to ₹135.5 crore in the year-ago period.

1 min

Mid, small-cap stocks fall amid border tension

DOMESTIC equity markets fell sharply in the final twenty minutes of Thursday's trading session amid renewed escalation between India and Pakistan.

1 min

FTA: 'No adverse effect on auto, liquor sectors'

Govt sources dismiss fear raised by the industry players that proposed reduction in tariff would hurt the 2 sectors

2 mins

Canara Bank profit soars 33% to ₹5,003 cr on better asset quality

THE fourth-largest public sector lender, Canara Bank, on Thursday reported a 33.2% jump in net income at ₹5,002.7 crore for the March quarter on improved asset quality and other income as its core income slipped marginally during the reporting period.

1 min

Starlink Needs To Submit Docs Within 21 Days For Licence

ELON MUSK-led Starlink must submit all required documents, including applicable fees, to obtain a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence in India within the next 21 days.

1 min

Reliance Withdraws 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark Application a Day After Filing

A day after applying for Operation Sindoor as its trademark, Reliance Industries (RIL) stated that it has no intention of doing so.

1 min

Tesla's country head resigns ahead of co's India entry

TESLA country head for India - Prashanth Menon - has resigned ahead of the U.S. electric carmaker's planned entry into the world's third-largest car market.

1 min

Gold loans surge 87% in first 11 months of FY25

Banks' incremental gold loan disbursals soared 87.4% to ₹1.91 lakh crore till the first 11 months of fiscal 2025 from ₹1.02 lakh crore in FY24 and from ₹1.72 lakh crore in December 2024.

1 min

Blackout, Evacuation as IPL Future Uncertain

The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala was called off midway as a result of the rising tension between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was launched after last month's terror attacks in Pahalgam.

2 mins

Swiatek Makes Fast Start at Italian Open

IGA Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.

1 min

Srikanth shows fight but runs out of steam

KIDAMBI Srikanth was once regarded as the undisputed king of Indian badminton in the men's department.

1 min

After Rohit exit, who'll take over?

IT has been a topic of debate since Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field in the fifth Test between India and Australia earlier this year.

3 mins

French toast: Thrilling PSG edge closer to elusive CL trophy

PARIS Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.

1 min

BLACKOUT, EVACUATION AS IPL FUTURE UNCERTAIN

THE Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala was called off midway as a result of the rising tension between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor which was launched after last month's terror attacks in Pahalgam.

2 mins

Swiatek Makes Fast Start at Italian Open

IGA Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.

1 min

Srikanth shows fight but runs out of steam

KIDAMBI Srikanth was once regarded as the undisputed king of Indian badminton in the men's department.

1 min

After Rohit exit, who'll take over?

IT has been a topic of debate since Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field in the fifth Test between India and Australia earlier this year.

3 mins

French toast: Thrilling PSG edge closer to elusive trophy

Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.

1 min

BLACKOUT, EVACUATION AS IPL FUTURE UNCERTAIN

THE Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala was called off midway as a result of the rising tension between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor which was launched after last month's terror attacks in Pahalgam.

2 mins

Swiatek Makes Fast Start at Italian Open

IGA Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.

1 min

Srikanth shows fight but runs out of steam

KIDAMBI Srikanth was once regarded as the undisputed king of Indian badminton in the men's department.

1 min

After Rohit exit, who'll take over?

IT has been a topic of debate since Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field in the fifth Test between India and Australia earlier this year.

3 mins

French toast: Thrilling PSG edge closer to elusive trophy

Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.

1 min

VIBE CODING: NOW, CODING IS MORE ACCESSIBLE

IBE coding, the term which was coined in February this year, has now emerged as a trend in the software development space.

2 mins

Apple Smartwatch Shipments Decline 19% in 2024

Apple experienced a sharp 19% year-over-year (YoY) decline in global smartwatch shipments in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker, Q4 2024.

1 min

VIBE CODING: NOW, CODING IS MORE ACCESSIBLE

How useful is it for clients?

1 min

Now, Coding Is More Accessible

IBE coding, the term which was coined in February this year, has now emerged as a trend in the software development space.

2 mins

Apple Smartwatch Shipments Decline 19% in 2024

Apple experienced a sharp 19% year-over-year (YoY) decline in global smartwatch shipments in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker, Q4 2024.

1 min

VIBE CODING: NOW, CODING IS MORE ACCESSIBLE

How useful is it for clients?

1 min

Now, Coding Is More Accessible

IBE coding, the term which was coined in February this year, has now emerged as a trend in the software development space.

2 mins

Apple Smartwatch Shipments Decline 19% in 2024

Apple experienced a sharp 19% year-over-year (YoY) decline in global smartwatch shipments in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker, Q4 2024.

1 min

The New Indian Express Chennai - May 09, 2025