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IDBI divestment to be completed this fiscal, LIC OFS on course: Dipam secy
The much-delayed IDBI Bank divestment will be completed by the end of the current financial year, Dipam secretary Arunish Chawla has said.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Ahmedabad on edge over student's murder
PUBLIC outrage sustained for the second day in Ahmedabad on Thursday over the killing of a 15-year-old student outside Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Secondary School in Maninagar, triggering mass protests, clashes with police, and a near-total shutdown across several neighbourhoods.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Aboobacker aims for one final push before Worlds
AFTER good outings throughout the season, triple-jumper Abdulla Aboobacker is keen on improving his mark in the men's triple jump final at the national inter-state athletics championships on Friday.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Suneetha Reddy to sell 1.25% in Apollo Hospitals
APOLLO Hospitals promoter and managing director Suneetha Reddy may sell 1.25% stake in the company for ₹1,395 crore via block deals, according to media reports.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
TVS Enters Electric 3W Market, Launches King Kargo HD EV
TVS Motor on Thursday launched its first electric three-wheeler cargo as it looks to enhance its presence in the fast-growing segment.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Governor Ravi extends tenure of V-Cs of two state univs by 1 year
AMID an escalating clash with the state government over the appointment of vice-chancellors, Governor RN Ravi has granted the extension of tenures of G Ravi and N Chandrasekar, V-Cs of Alagappa University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, respectively, by another year.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Tax Cell Posts Vacant, Depute Officers Quickly, TN Tells Centre
The Tamil Nadu government has requested the union finance ministry to depute officers from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to the state's Service and Analysis Wing as several key vacancies are currently hampering its effective functioning.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
'Either perform or perish': Cong dist chiefs put on 6-mnth probation in MP
AS the Congress works for rebuilding its organisation till the village level in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, where it faced drubbing in 2023 assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha polls, a six months' deadline has been set for the 71 newly appointed district presidents for the task.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
24 kg of hydroponic weed, shark fins seized at airport
IN three separate incidents, Chennai Customs seized almost 12 kg of hydroponic weed worth ₹12 crore and 11.6 kg of shark fins from passengers at the city's international airport, an official release on Thursday said.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bill on 'tainted' PM, CMs and ministers sent to JPC amid din
Amid loud protests in the Rajya Sabha, the House on Thursday approved a motion to send three important bills to a Joint Committee for detailed scrutiny.
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August 22, 2025
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3 Held for Hurling Country-Made Bombs at Youth
THREE men who hurled a country-made bomb at a 26-year-old man due to past enmity in Tiruvallur were arrested in Avadi.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Cops Issue Guidelines for Vinayaka Chaturthi
Ahead of Vinayakar Chaturthi on August 27, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP), on Thursday, held a meeting with nearly 150 representatives from Hindu organisations and political outfits involved in idol installation and immersion.
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August 22, 2025
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Ministers' panel supports GST rejig plan but seeks solution to revenue loss
THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalisation on Thursday accepted the Centre's proposal to simplify the GST into a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%.
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August 22, 2025
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Quarter-miler Vishal's record run turns heads
VISHAL TK set a new milestone on Thursday. The quarter-miler delivered a dazzling performance on the day, a run that escalated him to history books.
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August 22, 2025
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Govt buses not operated to our area due to caste bias, allege SC residents
SCHEDULED Caste (SC) residents of Anna Nagar near Thondamuthur have alleged that officials of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) in Coimbatore are favouring caste Hindus by not operating two corporation buses to their area.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Beijing, Islamabad Vow New Push for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
PAKISTAN and China pledged to expand economic cooperation and investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship program of China's Belt and Road Initiative, officials said.
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August 22, 2025
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Security Up at Jammu Railway Station as Pigeon with Threat Note Found
SECURITY agencies in Jammu have gone on high alert after a pigeon carrying a threat note warning of an IED blast was intercepted near the International Border (IB) by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.
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August 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Wipro buys DTS biz of HARMAN for $375 mn
IT giant Wipro is acquiring the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN, a Samsung company, for an amount totaling up to $375 million.
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August 22, 2025
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Nitish refuses to wear skull cap in mosque, triggers row
AHEAD of the Bihar assembly election, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday sought to reach out to Muslims by participating in a Madarasa teachers' programme, but instead courted controversy after he refused to wear a cap offered to him at the function.
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August 22, 2025
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'Kurinji' sets metro tunnel milestone, bores 246 m
CHENNAI Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has achieved the first tunnel breakthrough on Corridor-5, marking a major step in the city's expanding metro network.
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August 22, 2025
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Sanitary staff arrest: Cops tortured me in jail, says woman adv
A woman lawyer has alleged custodial torture by Greater Chennai Police during the midnight arrest of sanitary workers on August 13 and sought the Madras High Court to order a judicial inquiry even as the state complained of bail condition violations by K Bharathi, the advocate who was spearheading the 13-day strike.
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August 22, 2025
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Russia wants role in Ukraine talks, doubts quick summit
RUSSIA said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.
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August 21, 2025
The New Indian Express
Privatisation ok but protect pay: court tells GCC
THE Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to stall the privatisation of solid waste management work in Zones 5 and 6 — Royapuram and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar — of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), stating it is a policy decision of the state.
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August 21, 2025
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NATO chiefs meet amid US push for peace in Ukraine
Virtual meeting focuses on future security for Kyiv as Russia warns against exclusion
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August 21, 2025
The New Indian Express
ED official summoned for disobeying HC orders
EXPRESSING strong displeasure over the manner the Enforcement Directorate has been handling the cases filed by film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran, the Madras High Court on Wednesday issued \"statutory notice\" to an Assistant Director (AD) in connection with a contempt of court petition moved by Bhaskaran.
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August 21, 2025
The New Indian Express
LS Passes Bill Banning Online Money Games
THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which aims to ban online games played with money. The government says the move is to tackle gaming addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud linked to such platforms.
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August 21, 2025
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Russia's bid to shield India from US tariffs
AMID rising tensions between New Delhi and Washington over India's continued purchase of Russian oil, Moscow has put in place a \"special mechanism\" to protect its energy ties with India from possible US sanctions, Russian Charge d'Affaires Roman Babushkin said on Wednesday.
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August 21, 2025
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Court refuses urgent hearing of Sun TV plea
THE Madras High Court on Wednesday refused an urgent hearing of the petition filed by the Sun TV Network against CBFC issuing \"A\" certification to Tamil film \"Coolie\".
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August 21, 2025
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Arjun, Abhirami, Preity to headline AGS' next
It was announced that Arjun, Abhirami, and Preity Mukhundhan are coming together for a new film backed by AGS Entertainment.
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August 21, 2025
The New Indian Express
Will Bowl A Lot More This Year, Says Ramandeep
All-rounder Ramandeep Singh was bowling his first over for Punjab against Hyderabad here at the Murugappa Cricket Ground during the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament when the BCCI announced the T20 Asia Cup squad.
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