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In this issue

February 06, 2025

19 Women Among 104 Deportess in First Batch From the US Arrive

A US air force aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants from different states landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump dispensation as part of his crackdown against illegal immigration in that country.

1 min

18 Non-Hindu TTD Staff Face Stern Action

THE Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has barred 18 employees practicing non-Hindu rituals from all religious programmes and functions of the temple body until further orders.

1 min

Pollsters see BJP 'Capital gain'

WITH the high-stakes assembly election in Delhi coming to a close on Wednesday, several pollsters predicted the return of the BJP to power after 27 years, with a clear majority.

1 min

India is 2nd largest AI market: Altman

TWO years after dismissing India's AI potential as 'hopeless', OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday acknowledged that India has grown to become the second biggest market for his firm's flagship product, the ChatGPT, after the US.

1 min

HC Acquits Man Sentenced to 20-Year RI in Pocso Case

The Madras High Court acquitted a man who was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment in a Pocso case for sexual assault of a minor girl.

1 min

Woman's Legs Severed in Freak Accident at Flour Mill

A 37-year-old woman lost her pair of legs to a freak accident at a private flour mill near Nagapattinam on Tuesday evening, the police said.

1 min

Two fathers sentenced to 20 years in jail for rape of minor sons

A special Posco court in Vellore sentenced two fathers to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹1.5 lakh fine each for penetrative sexual assault of their minor sons.

1 min

Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at B'luru conclave

EXPRESSING strong concerns about the draft guidelines released by the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors and governance of higher education institutions, state higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan on Wednesday said that the proposed rules can erode the state autonomy in coming years.

1 min

Samsung workers stage a sit-in to protest suspension of 3 SIWU staff

Allege action without valid reasons; company says disciplinary committee to probe matter

2 mins

IAS officer urges TN to make proper action plan to beat 'hell-like' heat

V Thiruppugazh, retired IAS official and chairman of the advisory panel on flood risk mitigation in Chennai, on Wednesday, warned that without a proper heat action plan, temperatures could rise by 1.9°C by 2040, and by 2090 it could become a \"hell-like\" situation.

1 min

Traffic Police Clear Encroachments Near V'puram Bus Stand

The Villupuram traffic police conducted an encroachment removal drive near the New Bus Stand on Wednesday to facilitate smoother movement of vehicles and buses in the area.

1 min

Health care innovation shouldn't be limited to med discoveries: L-G

THE third International Health & Research Conference (IHRC) 2025, jointly organised by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute and the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, was inaugurated Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan on Wednesday at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth campus.

1 min

File review petition against PG med quota: AIADMK secy to Pondy govt

PUDUCHERRY'S AIADMK Secretary, A Anbalagan, submitted a petition to Chief Minister N Rangasamy and Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan, urging the government to take immediate legal steps to file a review petition against the Supreme Court verdict on postgraduate medical seat allocation.

1 min

CM will deal with Hindutva forces: Minister

HR&CE minister PK Sekarbabu on Wednesday accused the BJP and Hindutva forces of attempting to create unrest by raising an unnecessary issue regarding the Tirupparankundram temple \"with the intent of destabilising the DMK government.\"

1 min

Steps to stop elements from disturbing peace being taken

Residents of Thiruparankundram, who hail from different religious backgrounds, are living in harmony, said Collector MS Sangeetha.

1 min

Scindia Woos TN Bizmen To Invest In 'Ashtalakshmis'

UNION Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday wooed investors in Chennai to invest in the eight eastern states which he termed as 'Ashtalakshmis'.

1 min

Cong: TN govt lenient towards Hindutva forces

TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday criticised the state government for being lenient on Hindutva forces, which, according to him, led to the protests by Hindu Munnani and other forces at Tirupparankundram \"in an attempt to disturb communal harmony\".

1 min

Die is cast in Erode East, poll percentage dips to 67.97%

All wards in the Assembly constituency saw brisk polling from beginning itself

2 mins

TN's Priority Sector Credit Potential Projected at ₹9L cr

FINANCE Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday launched the State Focus paper prepared by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) that predicts a total credit potential of ₹9.37 lakh crore for priority sectors in the state for the year 2025-26.

1 min

Thiruparankundram residents long for return of normalcy

Will suppress the evil forces

1 min

Man posts video of 'illicit liquor sale' at Tasmac outlet to settle scores, held

SALEM rural police arrested a man for allegedly circulating a video purportedly showing the sale of illicit liquor at a Tasmac outlet near Attur in Salem district.

1 min

Five killed after two-wheeler rams Karnataka govt bus

FIVE people were killed after a KKRTC bus hit a motorcycle on which they were travelling near Tinthani village of Shorapur taluk (Yadgir district) on Wednesday afternoon.

1 min

New draft UGC regulations contradict NEP

THE University Grants Commission's (UGC) growing influence over education policies, from primary to higher education, is a cause for concern.

2 mins

Can Myanmar's Many Parts Make It Whole Again?

British policies accentuated divisions among the country's communities. Allegiances have shifted since then, but the schisms haven't healed. The junta is taking advantage now

4 mins

CRPF: Stretching Thin To Protect & Serve

The induction of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) into more and more VVIP/VIP security duties has created skepticism in the minds of at least some concerned internal security experts.

3 mins

Adventure sports safety aspect key: House panel

REFERRING to the rise in accidents related to adventure sports in the country, a parliamentary committee has recommended the ministry of tourism to introduce a centralised licensing framework for adventure tour operators.

1 min

5 recommended as permanent judges in HCs

THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday sought an Action Taken Report from the Maharashtra DGP on the casting couch incidents in the Hindi film industry.

2 mins

Need for reformed multilateralism, Jaishankar tells UNGA president

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Wednesday in New Delhi.

1 min

Kharge's 'tera baap...' jibe at ex-PM's son stokes uproar

THE Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed an unusual exchange when Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar - the son of former prime minister Chandra Shekhar - for interrupting his speech.

2 mins

4 HD versions of DD channels added to mandatory list for cable operators

THE local cable operators (LCO) will have to carry four new channels of Doordarshan (DD) as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has modified the list of mandatory channels.

1 min

Step up anti-terror ops, says Shah

Home minister reviews meet, reaffirms govt commitment to achieve 'zero infiltration' in J&K

2 mins

More cheetahs to be released in wild at Kuno

IN a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday.

1 min

In a 1st after UCC, live-in couple gets legal stamp

IN a groundbreaking development, Uttarakhand has officially recognised one of three applications for registration of live-in relationships under the newly implemented Uniform Civil Code.

2 mins

Loans, land loss for greener pastures turn nightmares

THE families of illegal Indian immigrants deported back on Wednesday had taken loans and sold their lands or homes to send their wards to the United States, and they are now worried about how to repay the vast amounts.

1 min

104 Indians Deported Had Entered the US Through Mexican Border

THE 104 Indian nationals deported to India on Wednesday aboard an American military flight were those who had entered the US through the Mexican border into Texas, sources familiar with the process said.

2 mins

On caste survey, Rahul tries to sell Telangana model in Bihar

THE leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged silence on the caste census issue while replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha.

1 min

Flutter After Vulture With Camera Spotted in Maoist-Affected Kanker

A vulture fitted with an electronic device containing a camera and transmitter was sighted in a Maoist-affected area of Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, raising concerns and curiosity among locals and security forces.

1 min

Over 65% voting recorded in Milkipur by-election, surpasses 2022 turnout

THE bypoll to Milkipur assembly constituency under Faizabad parliamentary segment broke all previous records since independence with 65.25 per cent voters exercising their franchise till 5 pm on Wednesday.

1 min

Aga Khan IV, imam of Ismaili Muslims, dies

THE Aga Khan, imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid network, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced on Wednesday.

1 min

Google drops pledge to not use AI for weapons

GOOGLE on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.

1 min

Gold demand up 5% to 803 tonne in 2024 amid trade war

DESPITE the yellow metal rallying by over 22%, the country consumed an additional 802.8 tonne of gold in 2024, up 5% over the previous year.

1 min

Swiggy loss up at ₹799 cr; co's revenue surges 31%

FOOD delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday reported a net loss of ₹799 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024, compared to ₹575 crore loss it had reported in the year-ago period.

1 min

GCC sector to generate 1 million employment by 2030

GCCs generating $64.6 billion in revenue

1 min

Korean carmaker Kia under govt lens in tax evasion case

AFTER Volkswagen, South Korean automaker Kia has come under Indian authority's lens for evading taxes.

1 min

Carlyle-backed Hexaware to launch ₹9,500 cr IPO next week

AMERICAN private equity major Carlyle-promoted Hexaware Technologies is launching the country's largest-ever IPO in the IT services & enterprise technology space next week.

1 min

Analysts See 25 bps Policy Rate Reduction by RBI Panel

Tight fiscal stance, lower inflation hope to open path for rate cuts

2 mins

Rupee declines 39 paise to 87.50 on rate cut bets

The rupee on Wednesday declined nearly 39 paise to 87.50 against the dollar as traders are expecting the first repo rate cut in nearly five years on Friday.

1 min

Atletico Madrid in Copa semis

ATLETICO Madrid coach Diego Simeone's son, Giuliano, scored two early goals as the team eased into the Copa del Rey semifinals with a 5-0 home victory over Getafe on Tuesday.

1 min

Referee Srinath, umpire Menon opt to skip CT

NOT only ICC Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, match referee Javagal Srinath is also set to skip the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.

2 mins

Different' Rohit hopes to hit form

In the spotlight for his recent struggles, India captain says he is intent on doing well in ODIs

3 mins

SA20: SKY tops Philander's wishlist

FOR a country that produces elite cricketers on an industrial level, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) policies mean crowds around the world cannot hope to see the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah turning out for franchise-based leagues anytime soon.

1 min

National Games: Suruchi strikes gold as Haryana dominate 10m air pistol event

HARYANA'S Suruchi won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol shooting competition with a remarkable score of 245.7 at the National Games here on Wednesday.

1 min

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