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Stalin Distributes Laptops to 136 Tribal Welfare School Students
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday distributed laptops and certificates of appreciation to 136 students from Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools who have secured admission to premier higher education institutions across the country.
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August 01, 2025
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GDP Growth Could Take 20-30 BPS Hit, Say Analysts
IF the 25% tariff on Indian goods announced by US President Donald Trump is implemented from August 1, it could pull down India's economic growth by 20-30 basis points (bps) in the current fiscal, say experts, adding that the effective rate could come down as the trade talks are still on.
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August 01, 2025
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Tourism Info Centre at New Airport Terminal Closer to Reality
GIVING impetus to the establishment of a tourism information centre (TIC) at the new integrated terminal building, the authorities at the Tiruchy international airport have allocated space for the facility at the arrival area.
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August 01, 2025
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IAS officer Phanindra Reddy retires, 11 others transferred
Senior IAS officer K Phanindra Reddy, who had been serving as additional chief secretary, transport department, retired on Thursday after 35 years of service.
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August 01, 2025
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Year on, traffic park for kids awaits green signal
THE 'traffic park' established in Thanjavur as part of the Smart Cities Mission scheme has remained out of bounds for children and others for more than a year since its official inauguration.
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August 01, 2025
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Indian refiners look to diversify crude sourcing
AS US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% reciprocal tariff on the import of Indian goods, domestic oil marketing companies (OMCs) say they are awaiting the outcome of ongoing bilateral trade talks with the US, which could lead to lower tariffs.
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August 01, 2025
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Trump tariff tests India-US trade ties
Economists estimate the tariff impact could shave 20-50 basis points off India's GDP growth in FY26
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August 01, 2025
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Modi to Launch Infra Projects During Varanasi Visit on Aug 2
BESIDES inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 53 development projects worth ₹2,248 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also release the 20th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KSN) during his visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on August 2.
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August 01, 2025
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Can Rohingyas be declared as refugees, asks SC
THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the first major issue to be dealt with in cases concerning Rohingyas is whether they are refugees or illegal entrants.
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August 01, 2025
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'Samsung' has parents named 'iPhone' in Bihar
DAYS after a residential certificate was issued in Bihar for pet dog named \"Dog Babu\", a fresh case of a similar bizarre income certificate form has emerged from Jehanabad district, listing the applicant's name as \"Samsung\" and the names of his parents as \"iPhone\" and \"Smartphone.\"
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August 01, 2025
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Won't accept the body till suspect's mom is arrested
Despite requests by senior political leaders and government officers, parents of C Kavin Selvaganesh stood their ground saying they will not receive his body until the suspect's mother Krishnakumari, who is a sub inspector of police, is also arrested.
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August 01, 2025
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VCK demands probe by spl team, ₹1 cr solatium
VIDUTHALAI Chiruthaigai Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday said attacks on Dalit people are increasing in Tamil Nadu, and urged the state government to enact a legislation against honour killings.
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August 01, 2025
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Class 12 Boy Dies by Suicide in Model School Hostel
In a second such incident on campus over the past month, a Class 12 boy died by suicide at the hostel of the government model school in Thuvakudi of the district on Thursday, the police said.
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August 01, 2025
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TN blocks Zonecar app, seizes 4 cars, shuts office
FOLLOWING complaints from licensed taxi operators, the state transport department has suspended operations of the Zonecar mobile application, which allowed car owners and drivers to operate their private vehicles as rentals.
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August 01, 2025
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TVS Profit Rises 32% to ₹610 Cr on Highest-Ever Quarterly Sales
TVS Motor Company on Thursday posted a 32% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹610 crore for the June quarter, aided by the highest-ever quarterly sales.
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August 01, 2025
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Experts Dismiss Don Deal on Pak's Oil Reserves
AFTER imposing a 25% tariff on India, US President Donald Trump sought to rub it in, saying he had struck a deal with Pakistan to develop its 'massive' oil reserves. \"Who knows, maybe they'll be selling oil to India some day!\" he quipped.
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August 01, 2025
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Cabinet Approves Six Major Projects, Including Four for Strengthening Railway Link
Streamline Operations, Alleviate Congestion Four multi-tracking projects for railways get Cabinet nod
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August 01, 2025
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Swiggy to re-evaluate investment in Rapido; losses rise to ₹1,197 cr
FOOD-tech firm Swiggy will re-evaluate its investment in ride-hailing startup Rapido, citing a potential conflict of interest as the mobility company recently entered the food delivery space.
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August 01, 2025
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BJP Coerced AIADMK Into Alliance Fearing Tie-Up With TVK
Anwhar Raajhaa, an AIADMK veteran who served as a minister (2001-2006) and an MP (2014-2019) and had become the party's most recognizable face from the Muslim community of late, joined the DMK on July 21.
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August 01, 2025
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SC Grants Telangana Speaker 3 Months to Decide on Disqualification of 10 MLAs
Speaker acts as a tribunal under 10th Schedule, does not enjoy constitutional immunity
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August 01, 2025
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Trump Links Canada Trade to Palestine Stance
CANADA's announcement it will recognise a Palestinian state \"will make it very hard\" for the United States to reach a trade agreement with its northern neighbour, Donald Trump said.
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August 01, 2025
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Setting Stage For Everlasting Electoral Angst
The Election Commission's premise for questioning voters' eligibility en masse dents the credibility of past polls based on the rolls. It's an unconstitutional precedent fomenting perpetual electoral insecurity
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August 01, 2025
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Top court withdraws Bhushan Power liquidation order; allows review plea
THE Supreme Court on Thursday withdrew its May 2, 2025 judgment in the Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd insolvency case.
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August 01, 2025
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Jaishankar Takes on 'China-guru' Rahul
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched a veiled attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party colleagues in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, indirectly referring to them as the new \"China gurus\" who acquired their knowledge of China by attending the Beijing Olympics and receiving \"special private tuitions\" from the Chinese Ambassador.
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July 31, 2025
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DGCA flags 263 safety lapses in annual audit
THE Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday said it has found 263 lapses during its annual audit of the country's eight airlines in the last year.
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July 31, 2025
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High Tariff Setback for Businesses: India Inc
Pins hope on bilateral trade agreement, first tranche of which is likely to be concluded by September-October
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July 31, 2025
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One Crore Households to Install Rooftop Solar Plants by 2026-27
NEARLY one crore households across the country will be equipped with rooftop solar plants by 2026-27 under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, said Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday.
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July 31, 2025
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Gujarat ATS Nabs Jharkhand Woman From Bengaluru Over Al Qaeda Social Media Links
As part of the ongoing anti-terror operation, the Gujarat ATS on Wednesday arrested a 33-year-old Jharkhand-native woman from Bengaluru for her alleged role in bolstering Al Qaeda's influence in India.
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July 31, 2025
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Rupee plunges to 87.43 on US tariff woes, rising crude
THE rupee, holding steady since March, has started revisiting the weaker terrains once again as sentiment soured following the imposition of higher-than-expected tariff by the US and a surge in oil prices in the backdrop of the looming August 1 tariff deadline.
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July 31, 2025
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4L New Students Enrolled in Govt Schools This Year
The school education department on Wednesday announced that over four lakh students have newly enrolled in government schools across Tamil Nadu this academic year.
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