The New Indian Express Chennai - May 10, 2025

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May 10, 2025

400 UAVs incursions in 1 really long night

Meant to test defence

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Drone of War Deafens Border Again on Day 2

Three injured in Punjab as debris falls on house; bid to attack Srinagar, Jammu airports foiled; air defence systems take out most of the projectiles fired from across the border

1 min

Amputee Who Aced Class 12 to Undergo Transplant

HEALTH Minister Ma Subramanian assured a 17-year-old double amputee, who scored 471 marks in his Class 12 board exams, that he would undergo a hand transplant surgery as soon as possible.

1 min

TN Green Energy Corpn to Ramp Up Solar Power to Meet 2030 Target

Land shortage a key hurdle; state plans to add 50K MW solar capacity with battery support

1 min

Woman Who Dumped 6 Kg Meth in Trash Fails to Get Bail

The vacation bench of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition filed by a woman who was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) last year for allegedly possessing 6.1 kg methamphetamine.

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Dhoni's ₹100-cr libel suit: Court refuses relief to television channel

THE Madras High Court has refused to review an earlier order of the court permitting renowned cricketer MS Dhoni to raise interrogatories to the television channel News Nation in connection with a ₹100 crore defamation suit,

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Pay ₹10 lakh to man who suffered disability due to police torture: HC

THE Madras High Court has ordered the state government to pay a compensation of ₹10 lakh to a victim of police torture that resulted in amputation of his four fingers in each hand due to gangrene in 2017.

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Traffic Diversion in City for Unity Rally

GREATER Chennai Police has announced a traffic advisory around Marina beach on Saturday when Chief Minister MK Stalin and other ministers participate in a solidarity march in tribute to the Indian Armed forces following Operation Sindoor.

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Cops warn of cyber attacks amidst India-Pak tension

TAMIL Nadu's cyber crime wing on Friday issued an alert warning citizens to be wary of cyber attacks in the wake of escalating Indo-Pak conflict, especially from state-sponsored advanced persistent threats known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel and critical infrastructure.

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Kodungaiyur locals: Hyd WTE plant environmental disaster

WEEKS after Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) officials visited the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, ahead of implementing a similar facility in Kodungaiyur, a separate delegation comprising members of the Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Association (FNCRWA), GCC Councillor R Jayaraman and Chennai CFA and CAG, visited areas affected by the Hyderabad plant near Jawahar Nagar and reported alarming health and environmental consequences.

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PA of ex-judge 'attacked' in church issue, probe initiated

THE Thoothukudi police have launched an investigation into the alleged assault on the personal assistant of retired Madras High Court judge P Jothimani by a group of priests from the Church of South India (CSI) Thoothukudi-Nazareth Diocese.

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CM Lauds 58 Students Who Aced Central Govt Exams

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday congratulated 58 students who successfully cleared various union government recruitment exams, including those conducted by the SSC, Railways, and public sector banks, after receiving training under the state's flagship 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme.

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Ramalingam case: NIA charge-sheets man for sheltering accused for 6 years

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday said they have filed a charge sheet against an accused for harbouring the proclaimed offenders in the 2018 Ramalingam murder case for six years.

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As perception battle rages amid poll heat, DMK on a tightrope walk on law & order

GIVEN that maintenance of law and order and controlling crime is a politically sensitive topic in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin's data-backed assertion of the state recording the lowest number of murders in a decade in 2024 is to keep naysayers at bay.

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Nellai library to be named after Quaid-e-Millat Ismail

AS part of the state government's efforts to honour those who contributed to the Islamic Tamil heritage, the soon-to-be-built library in Tirunelveli will be named after late political leader Quaid-e-Millat.

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ED: Unearthed web of corrupt consultants in TN depts, seized ₹4.7 cr

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has unearthed a deep-rooted corruption network involving several prominent consultants across key state government departments while probing a money laundering case against S Pandian, former superintendent of Department of Environment.

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Tiruchy heart of TN, govt invested ₹26K crore in four years, says CM

Opens state-of-the-art integrated bus terminus at Panjappur, unveils statue of Karunanidhi

1 min

Prime Accused in Fake Visa Website Scam Nabbed in Jaipur

GREATER Chennai Police's Central Crime Branch on Thursday arrested the prime accused in the fake Korean visa website scam unearthed around two months ago.

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Ex-staff, 2 convicted for ₹1.1cr court fund fraud

THE II Additional District Judge (CBI cases) in Madurai recently convicted a former court staff, his wife and their accomplice to seven, five and four years respectively, in a money laundering case for misappropriating court funds to the tune of ₹1.1 crore in Thanjavur in 2020.

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TN Shops Can Remain Open 24/7, Govt Extends Order by Three More Years

Tamil Nadu Traders Unions Federation on the 42nd Traders Day on Monday, that the extension of the GO allowing shops and commercial establishments to remain open 24/7 will be issued at the earliest.

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High cost roasts thopparai makers who help cool Alagar

FOR over a century, Scheduled Caste residents of Kamarajar Colony in Kariapatti have set aside regular jobs for three months, ahead of the chithirai festival in Madurai to craft Thopparais (water bags made of goat hides) that would be used by devotees to spray water as a votive offering when Lord Kallalagar enters the Vaigai river.

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MMR in TN has come down, says health min

Maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Tamil Nadu has come down to 39 per lakh births according to the health surveillance information report 2024-2025, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday.

1 min

Special trains to Tiruvannamalai

To cater to travellers heading to Tiruvannamalai for Chitra Pournami 'Girivalam', the Southern Railway has announced the operation of special trains from Chennai.

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3 Die as Bike Rams Truck in D'puri

THREE people, including two teenagers, died as their bike rammed an oncoming truck on the Krishnagiri-Kuppam stretch of the national highway near Kuruvinayapalli in the late hours of Thursday.

1 min

Andhra Mourns Braveheart Murali Naik Killed in Kashmir

Martyred 23-year-old will be laid to rest with full state honours today

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India's air defence success: A saga of decade-long toil

Tech advanced airspace defence network

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Pak deep state misfires, massive defence spend comes a cropper

THE ESCALATION was from across the border when heavily armed terrorists mercilessly gunned down 26 innocent tourists. 25 Indians and a Nepalese national, at Baisaran in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.

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Govt reviews health infra; 24x7 centre to support border states

AMID ESCALATING tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Health Minister J P Nadda held a high-level meeting, reviewed the current readiness of healthcare infrastructure, including availability of essential medicines, medical supplies, and adequate fire safety measures across the country.

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India Hits Out at Pakistan's 'Deranged Fantasy' Claims

In a scathing takedown of Pakistan's disinformation campaign, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said allegations that India targeted its own cities, and more outrageously, Nankana Sahib Gurdwara across the border is kind of \"deranged fantasy that only Pakistan can come up with.\"

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Don't celebrate my birthday, donate blood, says EPS

CITING the escalating geopolitical conflict, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami requested his party cadre to refrain from celebrating his birthday on May 12.

1 min

Youths offer puja for Indian soldiers at historical shrine

AMID the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, a special puja was performed at Ranchi's historical Pahari Mandir for the well-being of our soldiers.

1 min

Staff deployment in frontline hospitals discussed

JIPMER convened an emergency meeting on Friday to review contingency strategies in the event of a large-scale conflict or coordinated attacks near the border.

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Jipmer Cancels Leaves, Staff Told to Report to Work

The management of JIPMER institute in Puducherry recently issued an urgent circular cancelling all the leaves and vacations of its employees, to ensure operational readiness and uninterrupted delivery of services amid the escalating tensions between India and

1 min

Ganga Expressway turns a Strategic Asset for IAF

Night-landing drill was carried out days before Operation Sindoor

1 min

Staff deployment in frontline hospitals discussed at meet

The management of JIPMER institute in Puducherry recently issued an urgent circular cancelling all the leaves and vacations of its employees, to ensure operational readiness and uninterrupted delivery of services amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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CM Stalin to lead rally to honour soldiers' sacrifice

TO show solidarity with the Indian armed forces in the wake of terror attacks and transgressions by Pakistan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday announced a unity march to honour the sacrifices and valour of the Indian soldiers.

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Congress Takes Out Unity March in Chennai in Support of Armed Forces

In a show of solidarity with the Indian armed forces, Congress cadre, holding the Tricolour, took out a unity march in Chennai on Friday, commending the military's decisive strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

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Steps on to ensure safe return of TN students from Kashmir and Punjab

AMID escalating tensions along the border, the Tamil Nadu government has intensified efforts to ensure the safe return of 52 students (from TN) studying in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and 40 other TN students studying in a university in Punjab.

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Decisive Action vs Strong Words

The ongoing skirmishes between Indian and Pakistan, pregnant with the possibility of turning into a full-scale war, mark a paradigm shift in India's posture in dealing with the terror menace and a difficult neighbour.

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URI TO PAHALGAM: A CLEAR SHIFT IN NATIONAL STRATEGY

India's response to the Uri, Pulwama and Pahalgam attacks show step-ups in both military capability and political will. The stronger reaction to civilian deaths marks another change

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26/11 Plotter Rana Shifted to Tihar Jail

TAHAWWUR RANA, an alleged mastermind in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, was taken to the Tihar Jail in the national capital amid heavy security on Friday evening, Tihar sources said.

1 min

Pak eco ministry's a/c deactivated after trolling

THE official X account of Pakistan Ministry of Economic Affairs was deactivated on Friday following a massive backlash over its post requesting \"more loans\" from the international community, given the ongoing conflict with India following Operation Sindoor.

1 min

World Bank is a facilitator, won't intervene to resolve Indus treaty row: Banga

IN a setback to Pakistan, the World Bank has dismissed as rumours that it will intervene to resolve the matter of India suspending the bilateral Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

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Let's not bring morale down, says SC on women short service officers

Taking a humanitarian approach, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre not to discharge from service the Short Service Commission (SSC) women Army officers, challenging the denial of permanent commission (PC) to them, asking not to \"bring their morale down\" in \"the prevailing situation\".

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World Bank is a facilitator, won't intervene to resolve Indus treaty row: Banga

IN a setback to Pakistan, the World Bank has dismissed as rumours that it will intervene to resolve the matter of India suspending the bilateral Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

1 min

No Need To Worry About Food Stock

The country has adequate food stocks and essential commodities to face the war-like situation, Minister of Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi confirmed on Friday, asking citizens not to believe false propaganda about any food crisis.

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MHA Writes to States About Emergency Procurement

In the wake of prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan and the threat of hostile acts, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday sent a letter to the states and Union Territories (UTs) asking them to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Act and Rules, 1968 for the efficient implementation of necessary precautionary measures.

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Infiltration bid foiled, 7 terrorists eliminated in J&K

BSF destroys Pak Rangers' post providing fire cover to ultras suspected to be from JeM

1 min

Gujarat on alert, emergency services ramped up

A high alert was sounded in Gujarat as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, prompting an emergency response from state authorities.

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3 Army bases, Jammu airport attacked

ENDING any hope of immediate de-escalation, Pakistan on Friday evening pushed the situation to an escalatory spiral by launching a second wave of drone attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and unsuccessfully targeting three army bases in Srinagar and Awantipora in Valley and Jammu airport.

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More CRPF Platoons to Bolster Security in J&K

AFTER a high-level security meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the government decided to move additional CRPF personnel to Jammu and Kashmir for strategic security adjustment amid rising the escalating India-Pakistan tensions, officials said on Friday.

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Live bomb recovered in Jaisalmer, blackouts in all Raj border districts

Train services disrupted

1 min

Three of family hurt as debris of Pak drone lands in Punjab village

House catches fire

1 min

China's US exports drop, others rise

CHINA's exports to the United States tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive is hastening a shakeup in global supply chains.

1 min

Trump plans to cut tariffs on China to 80%, ease tensions

Top US officials are set for meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation in Switzerland

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UK and northern European nations support US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

THE UK, France and a group of northern European nations said Friday they supported a US proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

1 min

No breakthrough in Hamas meet with mediators

CAIRO

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Bangladesh's Interim Govt Mulling to Ban Hasina's Party

BANGLADESH's interim government on Friday said it would take a 'quick decision' on banning deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League.

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Pope Celebrates 1st Mass, Calls Election Both Cross & Blessing

LEO XIV urged the Catholic Church to \"desperately\" counter a lack of faith in his first homily as pope Friday, a day after the modest cardinal largely unknown to the world became the first US head of the 2,000-year institution.

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Indo-Pak border tension: Businesses brace for tough times ahead

Sectors such as automobiles, travel & tourism, retail and real estate fear severe repercussions if hostilities between the two countries intensify further

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SIP Inflows at High of ₹27k cr in April; AUM Near ₹70 tn

AFTER four months of continuous declines, systemic investment plans (SIPs) have witnessed positive inflows, with net inflows jumping to a record ₹26,632 crore in April.

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Cholamandalam Fin PAT rises 19% to ₹1,362.18 cr

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd on Friday reported a consolidated profit after tax of ₹1,362.18 crore for the January-March 2025 quarter.

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Swiggy loss up at ₹1k cr; total income rises by 44%

Food delivery major Swiggy on Friday posted a net loss of ₹1,081 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 as against the loss of ₹555 crore it had reported in the year-ago period.

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Morningstar DBRS Upgrades India's Credit Ratings

GLOBAL rating agency Morningstar DBRS on Friday upgraded India's sovereign rating to 'BBB', with a stable trend.

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Equity benchmarks fall over 1%; mid, small-cap remain steady

Domestic equity market faced heavy selling pressure on Friday as geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan flared up sharply.

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Govt to allocate satellite spectrum for five years; to charge AGR at 4%

THE government will administratively allocate spectrum to satellite communication providers such as Starlink, Eutelsat Oneweb, and Jio Satellite Communications for five years, which can be extended for another two years.

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Japan's SMBC buys 20% in Yes Bank for ₹13.5k cr; SBI, other banks see 115% gains

AFTER a year-long effort, State Bank and other lenders have inked a deal with Japanese financial powerhouse Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) for a 20% stake in Yes Bank.

1 min

Amorim Admits United 'Problems' Despite Reaching Europa Final

RUBEN Amorim admits Manchester United have \"so many problems\" and deserve criticism despite storming into the Europa League final with a 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.

1 min

India-Pakistan Matches Under Spotlight

After the terror strike in Pahalgam last month and the subsequent Operation Sindoor launched by India against Pakistan, the spotlight, from an international cricket perspective, is now on the scheduled matches between India and Pakistan.

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NC Classic javelin throw event postponed

IN a big development in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, the Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw competition to be held in Bengaluru on May 24 has been indefinitely postponed.

1 min

IPL suspension: Cause & effect

BCCI halts event for a week, call on resumption to be taken based on the situation at a later time

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NR for middle-distance runner Afsal

ASIAN Games silver-medallist middle-distance runner Mohammed Afsal set a new national record in the men's 800 metre final in the UAE Grand Prix at the Dubai Police Stadium on Friday.

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Comeback man Alcaraz eases past qualifier Lajovic

CARLOS Alcaraz kicked off his bid for a first Italian Open title by cruising past Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-3 in Rome on Friday on his return to action from a thigh injury.

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Methane Emissions Remain High, 120 Million Tonnes Released in 2024

The fossil fuel sector continues to emit methane at alarming rates, contributing significantly to global warming, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2025.

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Safe Fun Under The Sun

The annual exams are finally over, and it is time for children to unwind and have some fun! What better way to kick off the summer than by joining a summer sports camp?

3 mins

Summer heat mood shifts

VER found yourself snapping at the tiniest thing on a hot day or crying for no real reason right before your period — and wondering if the sun had anything to do with it? You're not alone. Turns out, when temperatures soar, our hormones don't exactly keep their cool.

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GV Prakash-Kayadu Lohar film titled Immortal

We had earlier reported that GV Prakash and Kayadu Lohar will have their maiden collaboration in a film helmed by Mariyappan Chinna.

1 min

Kangana Ranaut to make Hollywood debut

ACTOR-filmmaker-politician Kangana Ranaut is going places in her acting career as she is set to make her Hollywood debut.

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KPY Bala to headline director Sherief's next

Comedian KPY Bala, who is known for his comic timing and philanthropic activities, is all set to turn lead with filmmaker Sherief's upcoming film.

1 min

A melodramatic assertion of toxic traditionalism

HERE is a notion that films that profess wholesome family values have their heart in the right place.

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