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The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Kerala Rapper Vedan Booked in Rape Case
A rape case has been lodged against popular Malayalam rapper Vedan, also known as Hirandas Murali, on a complaint by a lady doctor alleging that he sexually assaulted her on several occasions between 2021-2023 at various places in the state, police said on Thursday.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Court refuses to restrain TN from rolling out 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin'
THE Madras High Court on Thursday refused to restrain the state government from rolling out the 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' scheme — which provides comprehensive health checkups for the public — but emphasized that the Supreme Court guidelines on using leaders' photos and names in government's publicity content must strictly be adhered to.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
TN policy for trans persons assures inheritance rights, access to education & jobs
Activists say most proposed measures already guaranteed under 2019 Act, reiterate long-pending 1% reservation demand
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Maruti Suzuki PAT rises 2% on surge in exports
INDIA'S largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) - on Thursday reported a marginal 2% rise in net profit to ₹3,712 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26) as demand in domestic market remains sluggish.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Electronics Exports Get Interim Relief From US Tariff Move
INDIAN exports of smartphones, laptops, and tablets to the US likely to remain unaffected as the US had in April 2025 provided a 90-day exemption period on select electronics, allowing Indian exporters to continue shipments without being subject to the newly announced tariffs, according to reports citing sources.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Ensure water reaches tail-end areas, farmers urge govt
Farmers participating in the monthly grievance redressal meeting held at the district collectorate on Thursday sought the district administration to ensure availability of irrigation water at the tail-end areas of branch canals which get water from the Grand Anaicut Canal (GAC). They complained that water is yet to reach many canals irrigating the tail-end areas.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Dy Mayor, 25 Councillors Walk Out of Meet Over Waste Unit at Dump Yard
Question progress of chicken waste unit work at Ariyamangalam despite minister's order
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
'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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Rachana, Ashvini Win Gold at U-17 Worlds
WRESTLERS Rachana (43kg) and Ashvini Vishnoi (65kg) emerged champions at the U-17 World Championships while Moni narrowly missed out on gold in the 57kg in the women's competition on Thursday.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Dowry death: Rithanya's father meets home secy, says cops shielding accused
THE father of 27-year-old Rithanya, who died by suicide on June 28 allegedly due to dowry harassment, met the home secretary on Thursday and sought the appointment of an investigation officer having no ties with the accused or not influenced by local politicians.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Abhijeet shines in South Zone golf
THE Super Springs and Coimbatore Golf Club-sponsored South Zone Golf Championship was held at Coimbatore Golf Club, Chettipallayam on July 30 and 31.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Above-normal rain likely in 2nd half of monsoon season, predicts IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August-September) 2025.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Fiscal deficit doubles in first quarter to ₹2.8 lakh cr, 18% of budgeted estimate
THE central government's fiscal deficit doubled to ₹2.8 lakh crore or 18% of the budgeted estimate in the first quarter of FY26 compared to ₹1.4 lakh crore in the same period previous year on muted tax revenue growth and higher expenditure.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Breastfeeding room at bus stand shut for a year reopened for use
SANGEETHA A (29), travelling with her one-year-old toddler to Thiruthuraipoondi, found herself in distress when her baby began crying. Spotting a breastfeeding room at a distance brought her brief relief—only to discover it was locked upon reaching it.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Rail users in Nagai meet DRM, seek more trains
The Nagore-Nagapattinam Rail Users Association demanded an urgent improved rail service connecting Velankanni, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Karaikal and Tirunallar, which they said are key pilgrimage and tourist destinations.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
MEA told to reconsider passport application of 'stateless' 23-year-old
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently came to the rescue of a stateless woman, born to Sri Lankan parents in a refugee camp in Karur, after her passport application was rejected by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) without affording her the opportunity of a hearing.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
China races to take on Starlink satellites
STEALTH submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, supply-chain sabotage and custom-built attack satellites armed with ion thrusters. Those are just some of the strategies Chinese scientists have been developing to counter what Beijing sees as a potent threat: Elon Musk's armada of Starlink communications satellites.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Supply Link From Mine To Magnet
ARE earth magnets are the invisible force behind the world's transition to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and cutting-edge defense systems.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Dharmasthala burial case: SIT finds human remains at 6th site
In a major breakthrough in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday found partial human remains, including a few bones and broken skull pieces, during exhumation at the alleged burial site No. 6, identified by the whistleblower.
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August 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
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
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
After 7 yrs, 38 convicted in Bulandshahr violence case over cow slaughter
IN a major development in the 2018 Bulandshahr violence case, a local court has convicted 38 persons, including a BJP-backed district panchayat member, nearly seven years after the incident that witnessed the killing of a police officer and torching of a police outpost.
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July 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Mahindra Net Profit Rises 24% to ₹4,083 Crore; Total Income at ₹45,529 Crore
Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday reported a 24% increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹4,083 crore for the June quarter, driven by broad-based growth across business verticals.
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