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A thrilling and layered legal drama
FEMALE solidarity is not a mere aesthetic in System, a legal-thriller fronted by powerhouse talents Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
10-year-old missing girl found dead in suspected case of rape and murder
In a suspected case of rape and murder, a 10-year-old girl who went missing from Kannampalayam village in Coimbatore district on Thursday evening was found dead in a water body on Friday.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
EU moves to sanction Iran over Hormuz blockade
EUROPEAN Union nations moved Friday towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the bloc said.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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TVK govt transfers 22 IAS officers across TN
CONTINUING the reshuffle of IAS officers, the TVK government, on Friday, transferred 22 IAS officers.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Hindalco net profit falls 51% on fire incidents at US plant
ADITYA Birla Group company Hindalco Industries on Friday said its consolidated net profit declined by 50.8% to ₹2,597 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, impacted by fire incidents at US subsidiary Novelis’ plant.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Asked CM to change my portfolio: Sengottaiyan
REVENUE and Disaster Management Minister KA Sengottaiyan, who was earlier allotted the finance portfolio in the newly-formed cabinet, said he requested that his portfolio be changed so that he could work among the people.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
NO EASY ANSWERS AS RUPEE SLIDE POSES TOUGH RATE CHOICES
THE Indian rupee hit a historic low of 96.96 against the US dollar on Wednesday.
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May 23, 2026
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2 boys drown in Kanchi pond while fishing
TWO boys who had gone fishing drowned in a pond near Somangalam in Kancheepuram.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Absconding Twisha’s husband surfaces, nabbed
High court orders second post-mortem by AIIMS-Delhi doctors on request of victim's father @ CM writes to Centre, recommending CBI probe
2 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bypoll on June 18, TVK likely to make RS debut
THE by-election to fill one Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu will be held on June 18, as per the poll schedule announced by the Election Commission on Friday.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Monthly pass fee for local residents of 60 TN toll plazas increased again
Charge goes up from ₹330 to ₹350 within two months, NHAI cites updated inflation figures
2 min |
May 23, 2026
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Centre approves forest land diversion for gold mining
In a rush to mine gold, the Centre has finally agreed to divert 150 hectare of forest land in Madhya Pradesh for gold mining.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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Manipur DGP now secretary, internal security
THE Centre has appointed Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Singh, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre, was cleared for the post by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US intelligence chief
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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‘Smart Border’ to curb influx: Shah
Says every illegal migrant will be identified and deported to protect demographic balance
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Govt urges judicious use of electricity
AMID growing demand for power due to heatwaves in the country, power ministry on Friday urged citizens to use electricity judiciously. The ministry, however, said though there is no shortage of electricity, it should be used wisely.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Hyderabad batters rise to the occasion
SUNRISERS Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs but remained on the third spot in the Indian Premier League points table here on Friday.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Raftaar moves to October
WE had earlier reported that the makers of Aditya Nimbalkar’s Raftaar, starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh in the leads, had set a July release for the film.
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May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Come June 18, NDA & Oppn fight for 26 RS seats
THE Opposition is set to gain three seats, while the ruling NDA is expected to maintain its current strength in the biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states and bypolls to two seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu scheduled for June 18.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Ponraj gets bail over derogatory remarks on women TVK supporters
THE Madras High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Dr V Ponraj, former scientific advisor to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, in connection with the cases registered against him by the police for making derogatory comments against women supporting TVK.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
FY26 gross FDI inflows up 18% at $95 bn
IN a relief for the government, which has faced criticism over outflow of capital, gross FDI inflows rose 18% to $94.5 billion during FY26 from $80.6 billion a year ago.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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LTM to acquire Randstad’s tech consulting biz in Europe, Aus
LTM Limited will acquire Randstad’s technology and consulting services business across France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Australia in a deal that will add 469 million euros or over $500 million in annual revenue to the Indian IT company’s portfolio.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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Weak rupee offers brief relief to Indian IT firms
Fall in rupee may improve operating margins by 10-60 basis points
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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PERSONAL LIBERTY AS A CONSTITUTIONAL IMPERATIVE
In a poly-vocal court, different Benches may lean towards a statute's rigidity or the constitutional language of liberty. This contrast is especially sharp on the issue of bail
4 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
CCI clean chit to 12 Delhi pvt hospitals in overcharging case
A decade-long investigation into abuse of market dominance by 12 Delhi-based private hospitals came to an end with the anti-trust regulator — Competition Commission of India (CCI) — dismissing the allegations of overcharging in-patients for medicines, consumables, diagnostic tests and room rents.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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8 YEARS OF IMPUNITY: HOW INSTITUTIONS FAILED ANTI-STERLITE VICTIMS
EIGHT years after the police firing that killed 13 and injured more than 100 anti-Sterlite protesters in Thoothukudi, not a single officer has been suspended, let alone prosecuted, leaving the victims in an eternal hope for justice.
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May 23, 2026
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EPS is our leader, says Velumani, signals end to AIADMK turmoil
SIGNALLING a possible thaw in the AIADMK’s faction feud, former minister SP Velumani on Friday reaffirmed his loyalty to the party leadership (general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami) and said none in the rival camp had questioned his leadership at any point.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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HC raps WFI for blaming Phogat over Oly setback
THE Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for blaming celebrated grappler Vinesh Phogat, who “suffered a heartbreak in the Olympics”, instead of fixing the responsibility on the sports managers.
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May 23, 2026
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Honda eyes turnaround with 6 new launches
PLACING India among its top 3 focus markets, Japanese automaker Honda will launch six new cars here this year, including an electric vehicle, as it eyes a major turnaround in the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle (PV) market.
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May 23, 2026
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₹2.87 lakh crore RBI 'gift' amid economic stress
THE Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced a bumper surplus —also known as dividend—payout of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Centre for the year ended March 2026 (FY26).
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