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1/3rd of South Indians may not respond to a heart drug, says study
A research study led by the Department of Genetics at the University of Madras (UoM) has found that a widely prescribed heart medication — clopidogrel — may not work effectively in one out of three heart patients in South India due to genetic and clinical factors.
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January 06, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
India urges nationals in Tehran to exercise caution as protests spread
INDIA on Monday advised its nationals in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid nonessential travel amid a widening wave of protests triggered by the country's worsening economic situation.
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January 06, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Man sentenced to death for sexual assault of his daughter
A Special Court for Pocso Act cases on Monday sentenced a man to death for committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault on his 13-year-old daughter due to which she became pregnant.
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January 06, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Youth posts video against rushing into wedlock, kills self
A 22-YEAR-OLD man died by suicide on railway tracks in Chengalpet on Sunday night after uploading a video urging youngsters not to rush into marriage.
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January 06, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
TN ranks number 1 in climate action, gross enrolment in higher education
State Indicator Framework report shows near-universal coverage under key social indicators
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January 06, 2026
The New Indian Express
Aadu Puli Aatam, Mathematics, and Divine Inspiration
SRINIVASA Ramanujan was a legendary Indian mathematical prodigy whose life interwove spirituality with scientific genius.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
THE PEOPLE MUST KNOW WHO’S GETTING DISASTER AID & WHY
The 2004 tsunami forced Sri Lanka to set up disaster preparedness mechanisms. But Cyclone Ditwah exposed that much more needs to be done, especially on transparency of aid flows
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
Liverpool & Man United held in EPL
HARRISON Reed struck a stunning equaliser for Fulham to salvage a 2-2 draw against Liverpool as both sides scored in stoppage time, while Manchester United were held 1-1 at Leeds on Sunday.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
India walks diplomatic tightrope on Venezuela, calls for dialogue
MEA terms the developments \"a matter of deep concern\", but does not name the US
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
ANTONY RAJU VERDICT: TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE
FORMER Kerala minister Antony Raju, a member of the ruling LDE, now stands disqualified as a legislator and faces the prospect of being banned from contesting elections for years.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
TN govt to give ₹3K cash with Pongal hamper, highest under scheme so far
WITH only months left to go for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a ₹3,000 cash gift for the Pongal festival, the highest amount offered under the scheme so far.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
ALI, WHO UNITES THE BELIEVERS
SINCE Iran is in the news and since Hazrat Ali's birthday, or Wiladat-e-Maula Ali, fell on January 2 this year in India, I thought it would be interesting to talk about him this week.a
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
China on mind, army to up the ante along LAC's middle sector
THE Indian Army will conduct a major academic exercise on January 7 focussing on the Middle Sector of the Line of Actual Control with China, driven by growing concerns over Chinese assertiveness, enhanced infrastructure development across the border, and unpredictable People's Liberation Army patrol behaviour.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
Aavin producers demand state to pay ₹200cr dues
NEARLY four lakh dairy farmers supplying milk to Aavin in Tamil Nadu have not received incentive payments for the past four months due to delays in the release of government funds.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express
DMK most corrupt in India, insults Hindu beliefs: Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the ruling DMK government as a symbol of corruption and accused it of routinely insulting the beliefs of Hindus.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Call to use tech to enhance visitor experience at book fair
WITH the 49th Chennai Book Fair scheduled to commence on January 8, publishers have raised concerns over the delay by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (Bapasi) in modernising cataloguing systems to improve visitor experience.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON TO END WITH SEASON 4
AS House of The Dragon is awaiting the release of its third season, it has already been renewed for season 4.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
SIR hearing centres to be set up in Bengal's remote areas
WITH the second phase of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal under way, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to set up 160 special decentralised hearing centres in remote areas of certain districts of the state for residents belonging to marginalised communities.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
History-sheeter held for murder
A history-sheeter in the city was arrested on Saturday on charges of murdering a senior citizen two weeks ago at Nathanallur in Kancheepuram district.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
C'garh tops in parental participation for PM's Pariksha pe Charcha 2026
CHHATTISGARH has secured the first position in the country on parental participation in 'Pariksha pe Charcha', the flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi intended to make examinations stress-free.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
NDA clean sweep in Bihar RS polls hinges on Owaisi
Ruling alliance is confident of winning four seats with its 202 MLAs
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
N Korea launches missiles ahead of South Korean leader’s visit to China
NORTH Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president left for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Cooch Behar: Kishore bowls TN to victory
RIDING on left arm-spinner BK Kishore’s 6/49, Tamil Nadu defeated Saurashtra by 48 runs in the quarterfinals of the Cooch Behar Trophy in Theni.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Gandhi Talks to finally hit theatres
AFTER a long wait, Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming silent film Gandhi Talks has locked a theatrical release date.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
OPS & TTV will ally with TVK, says Sengottaiyan
KA Sengottaiyan on Sunday clarified that the outfits of former AIADMK leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran will only form an electoral alliance with the TVK.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
‘Govt should increase PLI support to solar sector in Budget 2026’
AS India is aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2070, a commitment made at the COP26 summit, usage of solar energy is gaining momentum.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Stalin, film fraternity pay tributes to AVM Saravanan
CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Sunday unveiled a portrait of film producer AVM Saravanan and paid rich encomiums to the person.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
KL Vigilance seeks CBI probe against Satheesan
A vigilance report recommending a CBI probe against V D Satheesan under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) in connection with a flood-rehabilitation project kicked off a political storm on Sunday, drawing sharp reactions from the Leader of Opposition and UDF leaders who termed it an \"election stunt.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Thackerays promise free power, Marathi mayor to Mumbai for BMC polls
'Open space, plots for private developers'
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Youngster on the crest of a wave
ACE car enthusiasts sat with bated breath as the third season of the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship, which is part of the Indian Racing Festival, culminated in a thrilling finale at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai.
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