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The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Centre Issues Guidelines on Floodplain Zones, Bans High-Risk Constructions

WITH flash floods causing destruction, the Centre has issued guidelines on floodplain zoning to encourage the states to adopt non-structural measures and reduce the impact of flood-related disasters.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

CM to Boycott Guv's Party; Min to Skip Convocations

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin will be boycotting the At Home Reception to be hosted by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on Friday to mark the Independence Day celebrations, to protest against the governor's activities which, according to the government, have been going against the interests of the people of Tamil Nadu.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

'Sri Lankan' gang flees with Nagai fisher groups' nets

THE fishing net of two groups of fishermen were stolen at mid-sea allegedly by miscreants from Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Upgrade to bring down credit costs for govt, cos

INDIA's sovereign rating upgrade to BBB from BBB- with stable outlook, which comes after 18 years gap, will make the country an attractive investment destination, apart from bringing cost of borrowings for both the government and corporates, according to analysts.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Congress hails SC order on SIR as 'massive victory' for democracy; BJP hits back

HAILING the Supreme Court order on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls (SIR) in Bihar, the Congress on Thursday called it a 'massive victory' for democracy and a 'huge message' for 'vote thieves' who tried to distort the electoral process in the state.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

CPM Demands ₹10-lakh Aid for Farmer Killed in Wild Boar Attack, Stages Protest

DEMANDING the release of the solatium of ₹10 lakh to the family members of the 70-year-old farmer who was killed in a wild boar attack recently, CPM members staged a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH), where his body was kept, on Thursday.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Nagai fishers rescue two SL fishermen adrift in sea due to boat snag

Two Sri Lankan fishermen who were adrift in the sea off the coast of Arukattuthurai following \"a snag in their boat engine\", were rescued by TN fishermen on Thursday.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Plaques marking I-Day silver jubilee lie amid squalor in Tiruchy village

TWO plaques erected on the bunds of the Rama Vaathalai canal near Mukkombu barrage in Tiruchy in commemoration of the silver jubilee of Independence Day now lie amid a heap of garbage and vegetation overgrowth, say the public, urging the authorities concerned for their urgent restoration.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

From Red Fort, reflection of nation's hopes

As India marks its 79th year of Independence, the tradition of the Prime Minister addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort remains more than a powerful and symbolic ritual reflecting the country's hopes, direction, and its evolving place in history.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

TN Approves Industrial Projects Worth ₹1,938 Cr

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday approved industrial projects worth ₹1,937.76 crore, expected to generate 13,409 jobs across sectors including electronics manufacturing, engineering design, technical textiles, renewable energy R&D, information technology, and food and agri-tech, Industries Minister TRB Rajaa said.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Jul Goods Trade Deficit Hits 8-Month High of $27.35 Billion

The country's merchandise trade deficit touched an eight-month high of $27.35 billion in July, as a sharp rise in imports outpaced a moderate gain in exports, ahead of the looming US tariffs.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

PARTITION REMEMBERED

AS India marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14, the country confronts one of the darkest chapters of its independence—the violent and chaotic Partition of 1947 that created two nations, India and Pakistan, at a staggering human cost.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Efforts on to restore rare earth imports, says govt

THE country's trade relations with China are gradually showing renewed momentum, as negotiations are underway to commence imports of rare earth magnets, according to a senior government official.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Sky Is Not the Limit for Journey to the Stars

FROM ancient stargazers and astronomers to the invention of zero and grand architectural marvels aligned with celestial events, India's scientific temper was evident long before the space age began.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Noel Tata Appointed to the Tata Sons Board as Director

The shareholders of Tata Sons have cleared the appointment of Noel Tata as non-executive director on the board.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Model school where 2 students died gets new HM

The headmaster of the government model school in Thuvakudi, where two students allegedly died by suicide in the last two months, has been transferred to government higher secondary school in Arasankudi.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Really wish I could have helped Vece get replica of his lost Oly bronze

DR VECE PAES, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning India's men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday morning.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Indus water row: India warns Pak of 'painful consequences'

INDIA on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan over a series of provocative remarks by its top leadership, cautioning that any \"misadventure\" would be met with \"painful consequences.\"

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Patriotism push: Sam Manekshaw, Usman now in NCERT textbooks

Move aimed at motivating youth for nation-building

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Paliyekkara toll suspension: SC asks NHAI to 'do something'

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its unwillingness to interfere with the Kerala High Court's order suspending toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza in Thrissur district.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

SC Sets Aside K'taka HC Order Granting Bail to Actor Darshan

In a major setback to Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda and five others, the Supreme Court on Thursday in its decision set aside the Karnataka High Court's order of granting bail to them in the Renukaswamy murder case.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Nine IAF, four Army personnel get Vir Chakra for role in Op Sindoor

Two others from MHA; 127 Gallantry Awards given to Armed Forces, CAPFs on I-Day eve

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Defence indigenisation to stay course

INDIA is fast-tracking indigenous production across key military platforms—ranging from small arms and artillery to fighter jets, warships, and submarines—to reduce dependence on imports and secure supply chains amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Cognizant Announces Salary Increase for 80% of Eligible Employees

IT services major Cognizant will roll out salary hikes for about 80% of its eligible employees effective November 1, 2025, the company said on Thursday.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

RO Rejects Bhandari's Nomination for Top Post

Things are heating up ahead of the all-important Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, which are scheduled to be held soon.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Day after detaining sanitary staff, TN floats six schemes

IN the backdrop of the criticism from its allies as well as opposition parties regarding the manner in which the DMK government handled the strike of sanitation staff in Chennai, especially how they were evicted from the protest site on Wednesday night, the state government on Thursday announced six special schemes for these workers across the state.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

PSG Win Super Cup on Penalties

EUROPEAN champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Man Arrested for Hoarding Banned Tobacco

KARUMBUKADAI police in Coimbatore city have arrested a man for stocking more than 340 kilograms of banned tobacco products brought from Karnataka for illegal sale.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Plan on to remove stinging nettles from Kodaikanal highway stretch

THE state highways department has decided to clear stinging nettles grown abundantly along the highways leading to Kodaikanal, in the wake of complaints from road users over minor injuries caused by the invasive plant species.

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August 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

Lizard found in sambar: 23 students in hosp

Twenty-three students were hospitalized after they found a dead lizard in the sambar they had consumed during their noon meal at KN Dotti High School near Berigai on Thursday.

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August 15, 2025