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The New Indian Express Madurai
'Bulk buyers at retail pumps creating fuel crisis'
THE Union government denied reports of fuel shortage in several parts of the country, stating that panic buying at a few fuel outlets is due to bulk consumers increasingly purchasing from retail outlets and rising diesel demand during the harvesting season.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
V Ponraj's pleas for anticipatory bail: Madras HC reserves orders
THE Madras High Court on Thursday reserved orders on two petitions moved by Dr V Ponraj, former scientific advisor to A P J Abdul Kalam, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with two FIRs registered against him based on the complaints lodged by TVK president C Joseph Vijay and his party’s Cuddalore district secretary for making “derogatory comments” against women supporting Vijay.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
REALITY BENEATH THE GLASS CEILING
FINALLY there is some positive news on women on corporate boards beyond the stale stories or ‘ought-to-be’ thinking.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
If crowds swell, staggered timings for namazis at Eidgahs, say clerics in UP
IN response to UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks that Namaz should be offered at designated places and not on roads or public places causing inconvenience of general public, several Muslim clerics have said that the prayers on upcoming Eid-ul-Azha would be offered inside the mosques and Eidgahs like in previous years.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
‘Need accused nod for courts to hear sedition cases’
THE Supreme Court on Thursday said that courts can hear trials pertaining to Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code, which relates to sedition, if the accused has no objection to it.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
US offers ‘separate treatment’ for India under Sec 232 investigation
IN the ongoing trade talks with the US, India has secured relatively favourable terms on several items facing investigation under Section 232, including pharmaceutical products, auto parts and aircraft components, a commerce ministry source said.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Sabotage behind railway accidents, says report
INDIAN Railways has intensified investigations into a series of recent train fire incidents after preliminary probes suggested the possible involvement of anti-social elements.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Producers have right to expression, says HC, bins plea for film ban
THE Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking to ban the Suriya-starrer ‘Karuppu’, which was recently released, for alleged depiction of the judiciary in bad light.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
NEW PRICING RULES FOR IPOs, RE-LISTED STOCKS PROPOSED
AIMED at improving price discovery and reducing extreme volatility after listing, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed key changes to the way opening prices are determined for IPO and re-listed stocks.
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May 22, 2026
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Ex-Speaker blames EPS, quits AIADMK as son joins cabinet
FORMER Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal on Thursday announced that he was no longer with the AIADMK.
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May 22, 2026
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Alert for north, central India as temp soars, Banda hottest dist in country
THE Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for northwest and central India, as well as adjoining areas in east India due to the persistence of severe heatwave conditions throughout this week.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Twisha's husband on the run, seeks bail; dad too moves HC
LEGAL developments in the alleged dowry death case of 33-year-old ex-model and actor Twisha Sharma shifted from Bhopal to Jabalpur on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
LIC profit rises 23% to • 23,467 cr
LIFE Insurance Corporation has reported an over 23% on-year growth in net profit at • 23,467 crore for the March quarter, buoyed by better operational metrics and stronger business growth, taking the annual profit to • 57,419 crore that rose 19% on-year.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
School management panel norms meant only for govt entities: Centre
FOLLOWING representations received from private schools voicing their opposition to the revised School Management Committee (SMC) guidelines 2026 released recently, the Ministry of Education on Thursday said they would be exempted from implementing them, provided they do not receive any aid or grants from their respective state governments or local authority.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Key Pulwama attack plotter killed in Muzaffarabad, PoK
A key accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, Hamza Burhan alias “Doctor”, is learnt to have been killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to Indian intelligence officials.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Record 7 SC MLAs part of Vijay’s TVK ministry
CHIEF Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which swept to power on the promise of ‘social justice’, among others, took a historic first step in making that a reality by appointing a record seven SC ministers to the cabinet.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
‘Lights, camera, arrest’! Life convict Bollywood actor nabbed in Gujarat
THE Crime Branch of Gujarat Police has arrested a fugitive murder convict who spent the last 12 years living as a struggling actor in Bollywood.
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May 22, 2026
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ITC reports 5% rise in profit on cigarette price revision
ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year rise in its standalone net profit to • 5,113 crore for the March quarter FY26 against • 4,875 crore during the same period last year, driven by price increase in its core cigarettes business to limit the impact of higher taxes.
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May 22, 2026
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TN gets 23 new ministers, young cabinet
Finance portfolio allotted to Marie Wilson; exclusive department set up for AI; IUML & VCK MLAs to be sworn in today
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May 22, 2026
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UN: Right to strike always protected by labour treaty
THE United Nations’ top court issued a landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike on Thursday, finding that a cornerstone labour treaty protects the ability of workers to walk off the job.
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May 22, 2026
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UDF to retain KL investment board, plans to curb its borrowing powers
Govt plans to end transfer of motor vehicle tax revenue to KIIFB to give relief to consumers
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May 22, 2026
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JSW Motors secures • 8K cr SBI funding
JSW Motors Limited said on Thursday that it has secured a long-term project finance of about 8,000 crore from State Bank of India (SBI) with a long-term tenure to support the development of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) venture.
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May 22, 2026
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ONCE A 'LAZY SON' OF PRIEST, DUBEY KEEPS KKR ALIVE
A ‘LAZY’ son of a poojari (priest) was happy playing tennis ball matches and making quick bucks by helping local teams win in Masala village of Wardha district, Maharashtra.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
BCI moves SC for women's representation
THE Bar Council of India (BCI) has moved the Supreme Court seeking approval for a merit-based “co-option” mechanism to ensure 30% women’s representation in state bar councils.
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May 22, 2026
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Tejaswin aims to qualify both in high jump and decathlon for Glasgow CWG
THERE was a sense of calmness as the sun went down at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Vande Mataram made mandatory at all WB-recognised madrasahs as well
MANDATORY singing of Vande Mataram is not just confined to schools in West Bengal, the fiat extends to all madrasahs that are sponsored, aided and recognised by the state government as well.
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May 22, 2026
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Israel begins deporting hundreds of flotilla activists amid EU outcry
ISRAEL said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, following global outcry over their treatment in custody.
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May 22, 2026
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Dropped from Act, sports ministry wants to criminalise dope offenders
JUST the other day World Anti-Doping Agency chief Witold Banka reminded sports firmament that when it comes to performance enhancing drugs and illegal steroids, India leads the pack.
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May 22, 2026
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INR rebounds strongly; gains 49p to 96.43/$
AFTER bleeding for nine consecutive days, the rupee made a smart recovery on Thursday and closed the session with a gain of 49 paise from the all-time low to settle at 96.37. But the one-year forward premium on the rupee rose 380 bps or 100.17 a dollar.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
East Bengal crowned ISL champs, end 22-year wait
EAST Bengal FC were crowned champions of the Indian Super League for the very first time here on Thursday, ending a 22-year-old title drought in the country’s top-tier competition and quenching their passionate fans’ yearning for silverware after a thrilling five-horse race to the top prize.
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