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In this issue

April 22, 2025

Air Force officer claims he was assaulted in B'luru; FIR registered; biker arrested

IN a shocking case of road rage, an Indian Air Force wing commander was allegedly attacked by a biker at Byappanahalli in the city on Monday morning.

1 min

Modi, Vance Hail Progress in Trade Talks

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President J D Vance on Monday hailed the significant progress in the ongoing talks for a fair and forward-looking bilateral trade agreement.

1 min

Woman Seeks Protection for Husband from 'Fake Encounter'

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday directed the Madurai SP to consider a plea made by the wife of history-sheeter S Kalimuthu alias Vellaikaali, seeking protection for her husband, if he is taken into police custody in connection with a recent murder.

1 min

ED Raids on Tasmac: HC to Deliver Verdict on April 23

The Madras High Court will deliver a verdict on April 23 on petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) and the state government against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over recent raids conducted at Tasmac premises under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

1 min

HC lifts attachment order on Sivaji Ganesan's house

The Madras High Court has lifted its order to attach parts of the late actor Sivaji Ganesan's bungalow in a loan default case involving his son Ramkumar Ganesan and grandson Dusshyanth Ramkumar.

1 min

Jaffer Sadiq gets bail in PMLA case

Continued pre-trial incarceration is an anathema to Constitution, says Justice Sunder Mohan

1 min

Devasahayam's Sainthood Links Pope to Kumari

As tributes poured in from across the world following the death of Pope Francis on Sunday, the faithful in Kanniyakumari remember him for conferring sainthood on Devasahayam—the first Indian layman to be canonised by the Catholic Church.

1 min

Land-grabbing: Madras HC tells DGP to act tough on lawyers too

THE Madras High Court has directed the state police to take stern action against those who indulge in land-grabbing and lawyers who involve in such illegal activities.

2 mins

Land allotment delay hits med devices testing lab

THE state government is set to establish the first Medical Devices Testing Laboratory in Coimbatore district for ₹29.67 crore.

2 mins

Pocso case against Isha Yoga staff over sexual assault of school student

AFTER a woman raised allegations of sexual assault of her child at the Isha Yoga Home School in Coimbatore, an FIR was filed under the Pocso Act in January this year, and a police investigation is under way.

1 min

Goondas Act invoked against 2 arrested for smuggling PDS rice

IN a major crackdown on the illegal diversion of ration rice, the Goondas Act has been invoked against two people who were booked last month for allegedly smuggling the subsidised rice meant for distribution during the holy month of Ramzan.

1 min

Couple Held for Cheating Bizman of ₹1.46 Crore, Third Accused on the Run

A couple was arrested for allegedly defrauding a businessman of ₹1.46 crore on Saturday.

1 min

Very less funds given to my dept, says PTR

IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Monday said the allocation of funds to his department was very low and that all IT Parks in the state do not function under his department as in other states.

1 min

DMK Allies Flay Guv Ravi, V-P Dhankar

GOVERNOR RN Ravi's meeting with vice chancellors scheduled for April 25 at the Nilgiris has drawn criticism from allies of the ruling DMK, saying it is tantamount to contempt of the Supreme Court's landmark verdict of April 8.

1 min

Kids With HIV To Get ₹1k; 500 PG Med Seats To Be Added

HEALTH Minister Ma Subramanian on Monday announced the setting up of 642 new sub-health centres, ₹1,000 per month aid for children with HIV and addition of 500 more PG medical seats, while replying to the discussion on the demand for grants for his department.

1 min

Set NEET as tie-up condition: CM dares EPS

Min says NEET entered TN when EPS was CM; oppn leader says wife of a Cong man got SC ruling in favour of test

2 mins

Leaders Hail Pope Francis for Progressive Ideals

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin and leaders of various political parties condoled the passing of Pope Francis, describing it as a profound global loss.

1 min

Woraiyur deaths not due to water: Nehru

MUNICIPAL Administration Minister KN Nehru on Monday denied as wrong the reports about the death of three persons in Woraiyur in Tiruchy were due to water contamination.

1 min

Kin of deceased refute govt claim on tragedy

THE district health department on Monday said water samples collected from houses in a few Woraiyur wards were \"safe\" and contamination was not the reason for the deaths of three people that happened in the last two days.

2 mins

Stalin's poser to centre on Fadnavis' stand on Hindi

CM MK Stalin on Monday posed a series of questions to the centre on NEP and three-language policy, citing Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance that Hindi will not be imposed in his state.

1 min

E-pass system at 5 checkposts for vehicles entering Nilgiris

THE e-pass system will be in place for vehicles at five checkposts starting Tuesday, based on the directives of the Madras High Court.

1 min

Rly nod awaited for extension of Uday Express to Palakkad

THE extension of the double-decker Uday Express from KSR Bengaluru to Coimbatore via Pollachi is still awaited by rail users even though a trial run was conducted a year ago.

1 min

He tried to kill me, so I killed him in self-defence, says Ex-DGP's wife

K'taka ex-DG's wife confessed to have thrown chilli powder on him before murder: B'luru cops

1 min

WHAT'S MISSING IN LOAN ALGORITHMS

Last year, the rate of defaults on loans intermediated by financial technology platforms rose.

3 mins

Why Trump's Best Card Against Iran Is Diplomacy, Not War

Despite their sharp rhetoric, Trump and Netanyahu realize that a third war in the region isn't in anyone's interest. A strike on Iran's N-facilities would be counterproductive

4 mins

Seek A-G nod to file contempt plea against Dubey

The Supreme Court on Monday told a lawyer, appearing for a petitioner, that he has to take the prior permission of the Attorney General (AG) to file a contempt petition against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his criticism of the apex court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI), clarifying that he need not seek the court's consent.

1 min

'Need for relook at K'taka caste survey'

Former CM says the report, if accepted in the current form, will lead to polarisation & create tension in society

3 mins

Alleged of intruding on House functions: SC

\"AS it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary and executive functions,\" a Supreme Court bench led by Justice B R Gavai said on Monday, in an apparent reference to recent adverse remarks on the function of judiciary.

2 mins

EC compromised, says Rahul on Maha poll in US; BJP livid

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission is \"compromised\" and claimed that there is something very wrong with the electoral system, citing the surge in the number of voters in the Maharashtra election.

2 mins

Army on buying spree, inks ₹85K cr deals for arms procurement in '24-'25

THE Indian Army has worked out major procurement deals with an expenditure of ₹85,000 crore for 2024-2025, with a thrust on self-reliance.

1 min

Pope Francis held India, PM close to his heart

S PM Narendra Modi rightly observed, His Holiness Pope Francis was a \"beacon of compassion, humility, and spiritual courage\" in a world fraught with conflicts, violence and despair.

2 mins

Rahman, Norwegian DJ set to spice up 1st WAVE Summit in Mumbai

LIVE concerts by Indian music maestro AR Rahman, Norwegian DJ Alan Walker and performances by noted singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan and international cultural troupes from Sri Lanka, Japan, Egypt, Uzbekistan and Malaysia are set to spice up the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai starting May 1.

1 min

Chirag ready to accept new role in Bihar, says MP

UNION Minister of Food Processing Industries and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has created a flutter in Bihar political circles by suggesting that he wants to return to state politics.

1 min

Flash floods leave behind trail of destruction in J&K

THE flash floods and landslides that killed three people left a trail of destruction in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, with affected people picking up the pieces and men and machinery deployed for restoration work on Monday.

1 min

Plot to attack Shah in pro-Amritpal WA group busted, 2 held

AFTER alleged screenshots of a WhatsApp group conversation in support of jailed pro-Khalistan leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh was leaked on social media, the Punjab Police on Monday registered a case and arrested two persons in the matter.

1 min

CM Meets PM Amid Buzz Over Gujarat Cabinet Rejig, Change of State BJP Chief

The recent buzz surrounding the Gujarat Cabinet expansion and the new BJP state chief gained traction after Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.

1 min

2 arrested in Odisha over murder of Murshidabad father-son in Waqf stir

IN a major breakthrough, two key accused in the brutal killings of a father-son duo in Murshidabad during the recent violence over Waqf (Amendment) Act were arrested by a joint team of West Bengal STF and Jharsuguda police in the early hours of Monday in Bandhabahal outpost limits here.

1 min

8 Maoists gunned down in J'khand

Central committee member carrying ₹1 cr reward among those killed in Bokaro encounter

2 mins

In joint op, Meghalaya & Mumbai police bust criminal network; B'deshis nabbed

THE Meghalaya police, in coordination with Mumbai police, have busted a criminal network that not only facilitated the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals but also used their bank accounts — opened with forged documents — to carry out banking and cyber frauds.

1 min

PFC to declare Gensol account as fraudulent

POWER Finance Corporation is exploring various options, including declaring Gensol's account as fraudulent, due to alleged financial irregularities.

1 min

Gold Set to Cross ₹1L Mark on Weak Dollar

Surge in yellow metal is on the back of weakening dollar and global uncertainties over Trump's imposition of tariffs

2 mins

Vivo Takes Top Spot in Indian Phone Market in Q1

CHINESE mobilemaker Vivo grabbed the top spot in the Indian smartphone market with a 22% market share, shipping 7 million units in the first quarter of 2025.

1 min

Gensol crisis may dent India's image temporarily

THE ongoing crisis at Gensol Engineering (GEL) and BluSmart could temporarily hurt India's appeal among investors.

2 mins

Airtel Adds 1.65 Million Users in Jan; Vi, BSNL Lose Subscribers

BHARTI AIRTEL, country's second-largest telecom service provider, gained the maximum number of 1.65 million customers in January 2025, followed by Reliance Jio, which added 0.68 million.

1 min

Cash burn to drop 80% in 2025: Unacademy CEO

EDTECH firm Unacademy, which aims to make the core business profitable soon, has seen major improvement in cash burn in its business.

1 min

Banks get breather on LCR until next financial yr

IN a big relief to banks, which have been facing liquidity issues, the Reserve Bank on Monday put off implementation of new tighter liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) to April 1, 2026.

1 min

Tariff impact: Retail, mfg verticals worst hit for IT cos

FOR IT services companies, verticals such as retail, manufacturing and logistics will be worst hit due to US tariffs.

1 min

Google Settles Smart TV Case, Paying ₹20 Crore; Bundle Service Not Must

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given a nod to the ₹20.24 crore settlement proposal of Google in the Android smart TV case.

1 min

Iyer and Kishan Back in BCCI's Central Contract

Duo's return to cricket body's list the main talking point; Pant promoted to Grade A

2 mins

Batters should convert starts into big scores: Ex-India pro Raju

FORMER India spinner and national selector, Venkatapathy Raju, echoed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's thoughts and insisted that adaptation is the key for the success in T20s. Punjab Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after managing to post a sub-par total on Sunday afternoon.

1 min

Valverde stunner keeps Real in Liga title hunt

FEDE Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the champions a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

1 min

Fed Cup Athletics: Sachin, Pranav shine

THE 28th National Federation Senior Athletic Championship kicked off in Kochi with two meet records and a handful of personal best performances.

2 mins

GT's Top Three Show Up Once Again

GUJARAT Titans' top-three once again paved the way for the franchise to enjoy a win in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

1 min

NC Classic shifted to Bengaluru, Arshad yet to confirm

TWO-TIME Olympic and world championships medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday confirmed that the maiden edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin Throw will take place in Bengaluru instead of Panchkula in Haryana.

2 mins

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