The New Indian Express Chennai - May 14, 2025

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May 14, 2025

All nine men ge lifer till death, survivors ₹85L

A Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted and sentenced nine men to \"life imprisonment till death\" for criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gang rape, extortion and blackmail of multiple women and girls in Pollachi between 2016 and 2018.

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Modi makes Adampur point to call out Pak propaganda

Visits airbase Islamabad claimed it had destroyed along with S-400 battery

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Trade never discussed with the US during Op Sindoor: Foreign office

The External Affairs Ministry asserted on Tuesday that trade was never discussed with the US during Operation Sindoor, where the might of Indian armed forces compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire, and that India will suspend the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism.

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Now, India Plans to Strike US With Retaliatory Tariffs

INDIA has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) about its plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on select US metal imports in response to Washington's protectionist tariffs on steel, aluminum, and related products.

1 min

Magic formula? 272 students of 4 schools score 100 in Class 12 Chemistry

OUR schools - three in Villupuram and one in Cuddalore - accounting for a whopping 8.5% of the total 3,181 centums in the state in the Class 12 Chemistry exam of the state board has raised many an eyebrow.

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TN Fourth in Class 12 CBSE Results & First in Class 10

TN records impressive 99.86% pass in Class 10, 98.48% in Class 12

1 min

Work on to save shrinking island in Gulf of Mannar

The Tamil Nadu government has commenced a ₹50 crore restoration project with the support of the World Bank to save Kariyachalli Island, one of 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, as part of the Tamil Nadu SHORE (Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources) initiative.

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Teen Dies While Descending Velliangiri, 5th Death in Year

A 15-year-old boy from Dindigul collapsed while climbing down the Velliangiri Hills and was declared dead in front of his father at the foothills on Tuesday morning.

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Union Min to Inaugurate 11th Nat'l Conference of Women Cops

THE 11th edition of the National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) will be inaugurated by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy in Unamancheri on Wednesday.

1 min

User registration, OTP and Captcha must for certs @ corpn portal

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has introduced new security features on its official portal for downloading birth and death certificates, effective from Tuesday, following concerns over data privacy and potential misuse of these documents.

1 min

Udhaya: 1.38L house site pattas given in Chennai

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said that the DMK government has issued over 1.38 lakh house site pattas to the people in Chennai and its suburban areas during the past four years.

1 min

TN's shame and political blame

48 witnesses examined by prosecution and none of them turned hostile | Accused charged with criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, gang rape & extortion | TN police initially probed matter; it was later transferred to CB-CID, then CBI

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Court lauds TN's plan to pass laws to protect sportswomen

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court appreciated the state government's plan to introduce a suitable legislation for the protection of women and girls taking part in sports, and expected that the government would enact the legislation as early as possible.

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TN Leads Nation in Schemes for Women

The state government led by Chief Minister M K Stalin has been leading the nation in implementing schemes for women's welfare and empowerment during the past four years, said an official release here.

1 min

College girl's resolve gave survivors hope of justice

A witness in the Pollachi sexual assault case, T Dhamodaran, has credited the steely resolve and determination of the then 19-year-old college student, who filed the complaint in February 2019, that helped the police crack the case and get the perpetrators punished.

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Domestic staff who jumped off terrace to escape fire dies at hosp

A domestic staff who jumped from the terrace of a house in Valasaravakkam when it was engulfed by flames, succumbed to injuries at a government hospital on Monday night.

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Stalin dedicates new houses to mahouts at Theppakkadu

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday handed over keys to newly built houses for mahouts and kavadis (assistants) at the Theppakkadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), recognising their service in caring for captive elephants.

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Rain Likely in Ghats on May 16, No Respite for City

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecasted heavy rain in Ghat areas of Coimbatore, Nilgiris and a few interior districts till May 16, while other districts will continue to witness sizzling heat.

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Man loses ₹22L in WhatsApp scam; 2 held in T'gana, AP

THE North Zone Cyber Crime Police in Chennai arrested two men from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in connection with an alleged scam in which a Sowcarpet-based businessman lost ₹22.6 lakh.

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Docs, patients sweat it out as centralised AC in OT goes bust at TvMCH

DOCTORS and patients from the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH) Super Speciality Block have complained that the centralised air conditioner (AC) in the operating theatre (OT) and post-operative wards has not been working for the past 10 days.

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Miss World contestants to visit Telangana historic sites

MISS World 2025 contestants are set to visit the historic Thousand Pillar Temple, Fort Warangal, and the world heritage site Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district on Wednesday.

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Nanthancode mass murder: Cadell gets four life terms

THE Sixth Additional Sessions Court on Tuesday sentenced Cadell Jeanson Raja to life imprisonment in addition to 12 years' in jail and imposed a fine of ₹15 lakh for the brutal 2017 Nanthancode mass murder, which claimed four lives—his own family members.

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Kanchi Cops Deny Nod for Samsung Union Rally

THE Kancheepuram police on Tuesday denied permission to the CITU-backed Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) rally that was scheduled at 10 am on Wednesday, on the grounds of possible traffic congestion due to the rally.

1 min

DRDO gave India an ace up its sleeve with 'Iron Dome'

Indigenously built counter-drone system developed in record two years neutralised all aerial threats from Pakistan

1 min

86 Disabled Beneficiaries to Get First-of-Its-Kind Dedicated Homes

THE state's first integrated housing project exclusively meant for people with disabilities will be inaugurated at Orattukuppai in Coimbatore in a month.

1 min

A Captain Who Always Went For The Jugular

It was in Adelaide in 2014 that Virat Kohli laid down his marker and set out his philosophy—not with words, but through a blazing bat and burning eyes that defied all convention and most logic.

4 mins

Cold Light of Reason Through Fog of Diplomacy

The deals being struck by other nations should be instructive of the zeitgeist. This is a time to grab a hand offered without animus, not strike a truculent posture

4 mins

Operation Sindoor: Story, success, takeaways

India's stunning military project, Operation Sindoor, to punish the terrorist Pakistan was planned and executed with admirable precision and confidence by the defence forces in just two weeks.

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Implement cashless scheme for road accident victims, says SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to implement \"in true letter and spirit\" the cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, who would be entitled to a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh per accident per person.

1 min

Flights to resume from all 32 airports from May 15

CIVIL Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday said expressed optimism that airlines would resume their normal operations to the 32 closed airports from May 15.

1 min

15L Cyber Attacks on Key Locations by Pak Hackers

INDIAN cyber agencies have identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks, targeting critical infrastructure websites across the country in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.

1 min

India Concerned Over Bangladesh Ban on Awami League

Move curtails democratic freedoms: MEA

1 min

No govt relief, Uri villagers unite to give shelter to 3 homeless families

WITH the government yet to disburse relief to border residents whose houses were damaged in mortar and artillery fire by Pakistan forces following Operation Sindoor, families who lost their homes in Pak shelling have been left to fend for themselves.

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Dantewada: From decades of conflict to story of success in education

THE grit and determination of the students and administration of Dantewada, the Chattisgarh district long-besieged by Maoist insurgency, have paid off.

1 min

MP Approves ₹47 Cr To Check Elephant Attack

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved a ₹47.11 crore-detailed plan for the management of wild elephants and reducing human-elephant conflicts.

1 min

Arunachal cabinet meets at China border

ARUNACHAL PRADESH CM Pema Khandu made history on Tuesday by holding a cabinet meeting at Kibithu, the last outpost along the Indo-China border in Anjaw district.

1 min

Maha BJP infuses 'young blood', names 58 dist chiefs

AHEAD of the local body elections, the Maharashtra BJP on Tuesday carried out a major reshuffle within the party organisation by introducing young leaders at key positions.

1 min

1st civilian death in Pak shelling in Punjab village

THE first civilian casualty outside Jammu and Kashmir in the recent Pakistani drone attacks is a 50-year-old woman from Punjab's Forezepur who succumbed to her burn injuries on Tuesday.

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Israel Strikes Hamas Leader Sinwar, No Word Yet on His Fate

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military would enter Gaza \"with full force\" in the coming days, a statement from his office said Tuesday.

1 min

Zelenskyy Urges Trump to Get Putin to Talks Table in Turkey

UKRAINE's Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to help secure a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, accusing the Russian leader of not seriously wanting to negotiate an end to the war.

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China Criticises US Bullying While Wooing Latin American Leaders

CHINA took thinly-veiled swipes at the United States and cast itself as the defender of the multilateral order on Tuesday, as it sought to deepen ties with Latin American and Caribbean leaders at a summit in Beijing.

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US signs mega deals with Saudis; Trump to normalize ties with Syria

Don begins four-day trip to Wasia; expected to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

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GAIL Net Profit Up 6% at ₹2K Cr, Gas Demand Rises

GAIL (India) on May 13 reported standalone net profit of ₹2,049 cr in the March quarter, a 5.87% fall from the year-ago period.

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Trade talks: Goyal to lead team to US

THE Indian delegation to the US, comprising senior government officials, will be led by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal.

1 min

Happiest Minds eyes double-digit growth in FY26

MID-TIER IT services company Happiest Minds expects double-digit growth in FY26, driven by its BFSI and healthcare verticals, and it aims to maintain the same 20-22% of EBITDA and about 16-16.5% to 17.5 or 18% of operating margin.

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April Inflation Hits 6-Yr Low of 3.16%

This marks the third consecutive month when headline inflation remained below 4%

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Tata Motors Reports 51% Fall in Net Profit

TATA MOTORS reported a 51% decline in its consolidated net profit at ₹8,556 crore for the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25) as against ₹17,528 crore profit reported in the same quarter last financial year.

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Flipkart leadership churn: 4 execs exit in recent weeks

TWO senior executives at Flipkart have stepped down and other two have quit recently amid the company's public listing plans.

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Equity benchmarks fall 1.5% as investors book profit

DOMESTIC equity markets witnessed sharp selling pressure on Tuesday, with benchmark indices plunging over 1.5% as investors cashed in on gains following Monday's rally.

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Airtel Posts 432% Increase in Net Profit to ₹11,022 Crore

BHARTI Airtel on Tuesday reported a 432% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to ₹11,022 crore for the January-March quarter ended March 31, 2025, driven by tariff hikes and premiumisation.

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We want to bring communities together through this platform: Paranjape

QUITE often, when athletes call it a day, they enter into coaching or broadcasting or find a way to be associated with the sport in one way or another.

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Given his fitness & form, Kohli could have continued

I HAVE known Virat Kohli from 2006. We went to England, Pakistan, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka during my stint as the head coach of the U-19 India team.

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Wrestler Anshu loses Ranking Series selection trials

DOUBLE Olympian Anshu Malik lost the 57kg wrestling selection trial bout held at the IG Stadium, New Delhi on Tuesday.

1 min

Litmus test awaits next gen stars

After the twin retirement, India will have a new look side with youngsters looking to cement their place

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ALCHEMY IN THE PARTICLE AGE

HOW ALCHEMY SHAPED LATER SCIENCES

1 min

'I AM OPEN TO DOING NEGATIVE ROLES'

AMILIAL relationships-based films are the bedrock of quintessential Indian cinema. Right from son-parents, daughter-parents, brother-sister, and even grandchild-grandparent, almost all permutations and combinations of this setup have been explored in Tamil cinema.

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Fallout renewed for third season

PRIME Video announced at the annual upfront presentation of Amazon that Fallout has been renewed for a third season.

1 min

Zoe Kravitz, Nicholas Hoult reunite for David Leitch film

ACTOR Zoe Kravitz is reuniting with her Mad Max: Fury Road co-star Nicholas Hoult.

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