The New Indian Express Chennai - May 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

Blow to state as Madras HC orders interim stay on 10 Acts

THE Madras High Court on Wednesday temporarily stayed the operation of the 10 amendment Acts covering various state-run universities, which transferred the powers to appoint vice-chancellors from the governor-chancellor to the Tamil Nadu government.

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Tamil Nadu Seeks Release of SS Funds With 6% Interest

The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the union government to release the ₹2,151.59 crore due to it under the Samagra Shiksha (SS) scheme, which was withheld last year, along with interest.

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Supreme commander of Maoists eliminated

SECURITY forces on Wednesday notched up their biggest strike ever by eliminating the supreme commander of the Maoist movement, along with 26 others, in a fierce encounter in the border region of Narayanpur-Bijapur, about 430 km south of Raipur.

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Time runs out for RTE admissions in TN pvt schools

EVEN as the Tamil Nadu government continues to fight for the release of central funds under the Samagra Shiksha (SS) scheme withheld last year, there is no clarity regarding admissions under the Right to Education Act this year in TN, the funds for which are covered by said scheme.

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Ashoka Univ professor gets interim bail

Partial Relief

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Heart Lamp lights up a thousand hearts

IT was a moment that felt like \"a thousand fireflies lighting up a single sky\" for Banu Mushtaq as she became the first Kannada writer to win the International Booker Prize.

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Waqf isn't essential to Islam: Govt

WAQF is not an essential Islamic religious practice though it is an Islamic concept, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

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26-Year-Old Woman Hit on Head by Man in Trance Dies

A 26-year-old woman died after she was hit in the head with bare hands by a relative, who allegedly claimed he was possessed by divine spirit, at Koodakovil on Wednesday.

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Five killed, 8 injured as van collides head-on with TNSTC bus in Thanjavur

Traffic diversion due to NHAI road relaying works suspected to have caused the accident

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2 TN natives apprehended in B'luru for smuggling exotic turtles from Malaysia

IN yet another case of wildlife smuggling from southeast Asian countries involving Tamil Nadu natives, customs officials at the Bengaluru international airport apprehended two men from Thanjavur and Thiruvarur, who had brought 2,952 red-eared slider turtles in their check-in luggage on an IndiGo flight from Malaysia, in the early hours of Wednesday.

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'Factually wrong': Nattars slam book on Kandadevi car festival

A section of people from the Nattar community has opposed the English translation of a book on the Kandadevi car festival authored by Siva Kalaimani, scheduled to be released by Governor RN Ravi on Thursday.

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Jumbo that died in Kovai was pregnant, had trash in intestine

IN a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday morning, a postmortem conducted on the carcass of the mother elephant that died at Marudhamalai foothills near Coimbatore on Tuesday revealed that the animal was pregnant.

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Don't hold local body polls without delimitation: Court

THE vacation bench of the Madurai Bench on Wednesday directed the government and state election commission not to conduct local body elections in nine districts without completing delimitation and the process required for announcing reservation.

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HC Forms Panel To Decide Time For Tiruchendur Temple Consecration

AFTER objections were raised over the date and time fixed for the consecration of Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy temple, the vacation bench of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Wednesday appointed a five-member committee to take a fresh decision on the matter.

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Body of fifth worker retrieved from quarry

THE body of a worker, who was killed in a suspected explosion triggered rockslide at a stone quarry at Mallakottai near Singampunari in Sivaganga on Tuesday, was recovered from beneath the rocks on Wednesday.

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NCW Seeks Immediate Probe into Arakkonam Row

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports on a college student alleging that expelled DMK functionary R Deivaseyal had sexually exploited her and forced her and several other women to have sex with politicians.

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CM Opens Hostels, Hands Over Job Orders

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated three new Thozhi hostels for working women at Saint Thomas Mount (Chennai), Hosur and Tiruvannamalai, established at a total cost of ₹38.15 crore.

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Car crashes into tree in Perambalur; toddler among three persons killed

THREE of a family, including a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, died after their car allegedly lost control before crashing into a tamarind tree on the Tiruchy-Chennai National Highway near Perumalpalayam on Wednesday morning.

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You crawled your way to power, but I won't: Stalin to Edappadi

CM hits back at EPS criticism on Niti Aayog meet; AIADMK leader says Stalin scared of raids

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To whistle past '26, TVK bats for mike with diamond ring

ACTOR Vijay's TVK, a registered but unrecognised political party, is planning to apply for a common election symbol ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, as per the provisions laid down by the ECI.

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Collect spot fine only for 5 major violations

The Commissioner of Greater Chennai Police, A Arun, has orally instructed officials and the personnel of the Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) to collect spot fines only for five major traffic violations, said a senior police official.

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Cop Involved in Road Accident Kills Self in Public

A video of motorists confronting constable after accident was circulated on social media

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Every mark spells determination for this corporation school girl

FROM washing and filling soda bottles two years ago to someone who is getting ready to go to the prestigious Ethiraj College for Women, life has come a full circle for D Shriya, a student of a Greater Chennai Corporation school.

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2 Held After 3 Workers Die in Tiruppur Plant

The police on Wednesday arrested two employees of a private dyeing plant in Tiruppur in connection with the death of three workers who lost their lives due to suffocation while cleaning a septic tank.

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Disabled Suggest Mobi-mats on Thiruvanmiyur Beach

WITH plans to lay a wooden pathway for persons with disabilities at Thiruvanmiyur beach facing opposition from local fisherfolk, the Disability Rights Alliance (DRA) has urged the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to withdraw the proposal and consider mobi-mats as a non-intrusive alternative.

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Traffic diversion on Sardar Patel Road adds to tailbacks, confusion

Commuters also concerned about relocation of Central Leather Research Institute bus stop

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Man dies in vain attempt to save grandad from electrocution

A 65-year-old man and his grandson died of electrocution in S Katteri village near Arani on Tuesday morning.

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CREDAI: Roll Out Master Plans for 135 Cities, Towns

THE Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI), Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday stressed on the need for a swift rollout of master plans for 135 cities and towns across the state.

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Op Sindoor discourse misses key concept

The entire discourse on Operation Sindoor in the country, including the media, missed out its key concept of non-contact warfare, said S Gurumurthy, chairman of Vivekananda International Foundation, a strategic think-tank.

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ED Carries Out Raids at Institutes Owned by K'taka Home Min

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Wednesday raided the premises of educational institutions belonging to Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, creating ripples in political circles.

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Gulf Trades Trigger Texas Tremors

As US President Donald Trump concluded his Gulf tour, former President Jimmy Carter's speech on July 15, 1979 couldn't be more relevant: \"I am tonight setting a clear goal for the energy policy of the US. Beginning this moment, this nation will never use more foreign oil than we did in 1977—never.\"

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New Dream for South Asia to Give Peace a Chance

India and Pakistan don't need Trump to negotiate peace. We must invest in memories, storytelling and a new pedagogy to make South Asia a theatre of alternative possibilities

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India expels another Pak diplomat, 2nd in 8 days; espionage link suspected

INDIA on Wednesday expelled a second official working at the Pakistan High Commission for \"indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status\" and directed the staff member to leave the country within 24 hours.

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Heatwave, heavy rain: IMD issues warning across country for five days

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-hazard warning across the country for the next five days, alerting residents to extreme heatwave conditions, dust storms and warmer nights, particularly in Northwest India.

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Is Covid coming back? No need to panic, say docs

THERE is a surge in COVID-19 cases again, with Southeast Asia, especially Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, reporting a spike.

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SC junks plea seeking FIR against Justice Varma

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the discovery of cash from his official residence in Delhi.

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Prima facie case made out against Sonia & Rahul: ED

Agency alleges ₹142 cr in proceeds of crime in National Herald case

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'Mowgli' imprint as Seoni to become 1st rly station themed on 'Jungle Book'

SEONI railway station in Madhya Pradesh is set to become the world's first to be redeveloped around the theme of \"The Jungle Book\" and its popular character, Mowgli.

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Gujarat's count jumps 32%, spreads to 11 dists

GUJARAT'S Asiatic lion population has soared to 891 — a 32.2% jump since 2020, with 217 new lions added in five years.

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On Rajiv death anniv, Gehlot takes 'Manesar' jibe at Pilot

The 2020 political crisis and Gehlot-Pilot fallout

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Manipur govt orders probe into bus incident

THE Manipur government on Wednesday ordered a probe into Tuesday's incident in which a media team headed to cover the state-sponsored Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district was allegedly instructed by security personnel to conceal the words \"Manipur State Transport\" displayed on a government bus in which the journalists were travelling.

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Demand for underground bunkers gains momentum

RESIDENTS of border villages in Jammu's Rajouri region demand the construction of bunkers for their safety in future skirmishes between India and Pakistan.

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No regular supply, villagers at LoC in Rajouri buy water

IN Pukharni, a village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, staying alive means not just surviving unpredictable cross-border firing but desperately scrounging for potable water.

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Cong says will transfer ₹2.5K to a/cs of women in election-bound Bihar

THE Congress on Wednesday promised to transfer ₹2,500 into women's bank accounts each month under 'Mai Behan Maan Yojana' if the INDIA bloc was elected to power in Bihar in the forthcoming Assembly election.

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Believe it or not! 2 died 58 times of snakebites for MP govt money

IN Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, famous as the land of Jungle Book's Mowgli, two men faked their deaths 58 times due to snakebites and a woman 29 times only to siphon off public money running into crores to an unholy nexus with government employees.

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82 Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza

Allowed dozens of humanitarian trucks into Gaza, but aid fails to reach Palestinians in need

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China, Pakistan and Afghanistan Meet in Beijing to Expand CPEC

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to be expanded to Afghanistan, with the foreign ministers of the three countries agreeing on it as part of broader efforts to boost \"trilateral\" cooperation.

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Q4 GDP Growth Could Be Slower at 6.5-7%

Most analysts have revised FY25 growth downward

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Sensex to hit 89k by June 2026 on robust domestic growth: Morgan Stanley

GLOBAL brokerage firm Morgan Stanley expects India's equity market benchmark - BSE Sensex - to hit the 89,000 mark by June 2026, indicating a growth of around 8% from its current level.

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Minister Slams Uber's 'Advance Tip' Feature, CCPA Issues Notice

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday criticised app-based cab aggregator Uber for its 'Advance Tip' feature, which has become increasingly common on the platform.

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IndiGo expands ops in Europe; launches direct flight to Manchester, Amsterdam

STARTING July 1, 2025, IndiGo will become the only airline to offer non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester (UK).

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IndusInd loss at ₹2,329 cr; CEO pick in advance stage

CRISIS-hit IndusInd Bank has reported a net loss of ₹2,329 crore in the fourth quarter due to a 2.65 times rise in provisions to account for the derivative losses identified by the RBI.

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SC dismisses govt's review petition in Safari Retreats case

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the government's review petition in the Safari Retreats case, reigniting the debate over input tax credit (ITC) eligibility under GST for commercial real estate.

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DoT System to Classify Mobile Numbers Based on Fraud Risk

In a bid to curb cyber fraud and protect citizens from financial crimes, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)—a tool that helps banks, payment apps, and other financial services identify whether a mobile number has been used for fraudulent activities.

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Mum Offers Highest Pay at ₹4.29L to Freshers, Chennai Lowest at ₹2.65L Per Annum

WHEN it comes to freshers' salary package, Mumbai offers the highest pay at ₹4.29 lakh per annum, followed by Delhi at ₹4.05 lakh.

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Visa 'issues' for Indian athletes ahead of Asian meet in S Korea

DAYS before the Asian Athletics Championships to be held in Gumi, South Korea, some of the Indian athletes are fretting over visa issues.

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Balancing exercises, fast-paced shooting behind Kanak's rise

IT was a tense battle among some of the brightest youngsters at the Shooting Center in Suhl, Germany on Wednesday.

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Can't take India lightly even without Rohit, Kohli: Stokes

INDIA will be as formidable as ever despite the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the five-Test series against England, given the \"battery of batsmen\" they possess, feels all-rounder Ben Stokes, who will lead the home side during the gruelling series beginning on June 20.

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Surya, Santner Guide MI Into Playoffs

WHEN Suryakumar Yadav walked in to bat against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, despite losing Rohit Sharma early, Mumbai Indians were on a roll.

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Prannoy, Srikanth win; early exit for Sindhu

INDIA's male shuttlers, led by the experienced duo of H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth, were off to a brilliant start but it was curtains for double Olympic-medallist PV Sindhu as she bowed out with a first-round loss at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament here on Wednesday.

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Squash: Abhay-Velavan pair advances

TOP SEEDS Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar had an easy 11-3, 11-2 win against the duo of Abhay S Vasudev and Meyyappan in the pool stage of the 2nd HCL National doubles squash championship in Chennai.

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'I'M DRAWN MORE TOWARDS SUBALTERN STORIES'

NEERAJ Ghaywan's second feature film, Homebound, premiered on May 21 in the official Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Back to the basics

S I sat reviewing ideas for today's article, a young girl walked into my room. She had grown up playing Kreeda's traditional games, and they brought a smile to her face as she narrated how they would run to the shelf in the store and search for a new game.

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Shades of Discovery

Just when you thought there was nothing more left in the world to be discovered (for have we ever spared any corner of this planet?), along comes the news of another discovery.

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Abuse, Assault, and a Triggering Trial

A major criminal trial involving sex trafficking, and one woman's testimony may be crucial in his sentencing.

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Meg Ryan and Rashida Jones Join Cast of Good Sex

DIRECTOR Lena Dunham's romantic comedy Good Sex has added Meg Ryan and Rashida Jones to its cast.

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A quiet enchantment

Myyal director APG Elumalai joins actors Samriddhi Tara and Sethu to discuss the film's socio-economic layers, character arcs, the use of therukoothu artists in character roles, and more

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Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji gets a release date

Raja Shivaji, an upcoming film on the life of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was announced by the makers on Wednesday.

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