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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Patriotism push: Sam Manekshaw, Usman now in NCERT textbooks
Move aimed at motivating youth for nation-building
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August 15, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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