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Chennai airport to review Ebola response protocols
THE Airport Health Organisation (APHO) has called an emergency coordination meeting on Friday at the Chennai airport to review Ebola preparedness and response protocols with international airlines, immigration officials, CISF personnel, state health authorities and other stakeholders.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
INR rebounds strongly; gains 49p to 96.43/$
AFTER bleeding for nine consecutive days, the rupee made a smart recovery on Thursday and closed the session with a gain of 49 paise from the all-time low to settle at 96.37. But the one-year forward premium on the rupee rose 380 bps or 100.17 a dollar.
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May 22, 2026
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Govt not planning to restrict imports of non-essentials
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the government has no immediate plans to impose restrictions on non-essential imports, even as it continues to closely monitor the evolving global economic and geopolitical situation.
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May 22, 2026
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NEW PRICING RULES FOR IPOs, RE-LISTED STOCKS PROPOSED
AIMED at improving price discovery and reducing extreme volatility after listing, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed key changes to the way opening prices are determined for IPO and re-listed stocks.
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May 22, 2026
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If crowds swell, staggered timings for namazis at Eidgahs, say clerics in UP
IN response to UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks that Namaz should be offered at designated places and not on roads or public places causing inconvenience of general public, several Muslim clerics have said that the prayers on upcoming Eid-ul-Azha would be offered inside the mosques and Eidgahs like in previous years.
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May 22, 2026
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‘ECI inaction hits Constitution’s basic structure’
SHE also raised allegations of bribing of voters against the DMK and the AIADMK during electioneering to influence the voters.
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May 22, 2026
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India-Africa meet postponed over Ebola virus scare
INDIA and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India—Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi from May 28 to 31, amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.
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May 22, 2026
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Alert for north, central India as temp soars, Banda hottest dist in country
THE Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for northwest and central India, as well as adjoining areas in east India due to the persistence of severe heatwave conditions throughout this week.
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May 22, 2026
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Two Brahmin ministers part of cabinet, 11 ministers are less than 40 years of age
HENCE, 28 of the 120 MLAs backing the government (about 24%) are from the SC community.
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May 22, 2026
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SRY gene test to make debut in Ranchi nat'ls
IN a first in Indian athletics, women will undergo the SRY gene tests in the ongoing Senior National Athletics Federation Competition, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) top official Lalit Bhanot said on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
PASTEL EQUATIONS
THIS SEASON, DESIGNER duo Megha and Kalpesh Oswal, founders of Megha & Kalpesh, invite us to slow down and reconnect with nature through Nature's Geometry, their Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
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May 22, 2026
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Will address all violations, says electricity minister
MENTIONING several violations having taken place in the tenders and power purchase agreements executed by the electricity department during the previous regime, Minister for Energy Resources C T R Nirmal Kumar on Thursday stressed that the TVK-led government was committed to addressing all irregularities and allegations linked to the power sector, and ensuring transparency in the utility’s functioning.
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May 22, 2026
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PM orders two-year reform agenda
Tells all ministers to create service delivery roadmap with clearly stated objectives, timelines
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May 22, 2026
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Will expedite probe into kidney sale racket: Min
SAYS HEALTH MIN
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May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Democrats eye breakthrough as House takes Iran war vote
THE House is expected to vote on legislation Thursday to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along with a conflict the president launched over two months ago without congressional approval.
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May 22, 2026
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Dropped from Act, sports ministry wants to criminalise dope offenders
JUST the other day World Anti-Doping Agency chief Witold Banka reminded sports firmament that when it comes to performance enhancing drugs and illegal steroids, India leads the pack.
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May 22, 2026
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NEET: House panel grills NTA officials
AMID the row over the cancelled NEET-UG exams, top officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA) came under intense scrutiny from a Parliamentary panel on Thursday over the question paper leak and related irregularities.
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May 22, 2026
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Pakistan’s army chief to visit Iran to mediate new US-Gulf proposal
Munir’s visit comes a day after Donald Trump said talks to stop the war were not fructifying
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May 22, 2026
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Detained parent arrested in NEET exam paper leak case, more under scanner
THE CBI has arrested Latur-based paediatrician Dr Manoj Shirure in connection with the NEET-UGC 2026 examination paper leak scam for allegedly purchasing leaked questions for his son, who was preparing for the medical entrance test.
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May 22, 2026
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HC summons ex-CoP for Goondas in asset dispute
EXPRESSING shock over the invocation of the Goondas Act against a realtor involving sale of housing apartments and money transaction disputes between individuals, the Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered senior police officer and ex-commissioner of Greater Chennai Police A Arun to appear in the court after a week.
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May 21, 2026
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10th pass % up but number of examinees hits 3-yr low
TAMIL NADU continued its steady rise in Class 10 board exam performance in 2026, recording a pass percentage of 94.31%, a marginal increase of 0.51 percentage points from 93.80% last year, according to the results released by the Directorate of Government Examinations on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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A night to remember: Arsenal end 22-year wait for Premier League title
ARSENAL celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.
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May 21, 2026
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ED raids steel firms in ₹311-cr fraud case
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at seven locations in Chennai on Tuesday in connection with a ₹311-crore bank fraud involving Thangam Steel Ltd (TSL), PS Krishnamurthy Steels Private Ltd (PSK), their directors and key associates.
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May 21, 2026
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IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR PARENTS BEFORE SHIFTING POLICY FOR CHILDREN
THE proposal by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to offer cash incentives for third and fourth children reflects growing concerns over declining fertility and an ageing population.
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May 21, 2026
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Coalition era begins: Congress to join TVK govt today, others later
TAMIL NADU will witness its first multiparty ministry with at least 21 ministers likely to be inducted into Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony to be held at 10 am in Lok Bhavan on Thursday.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
BCCI’S DOMESTIC OUTLOOK: FOCUS ON T20
Indian cricket board announces 2026-27 calendar, changes U23 white ball event from one-dayers to T20 format
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May 21, 2026
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Mogappair CC beat Aththis CC to finish on top
K TAMIL Kumaran’s 3/19 helped Mogappair CC beat Aththis CC by 24 runs (VJD Method) in the second division final of the TNCA’s Thiruvallur DCA league.
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May 21, 2026
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Dropping beats, climbing charts
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bengal to arrest and hand over infiltrators to BSF, transfers land for fencing
WEST Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday transferred a 27 km-long stretch of land to the BSF for long-pending fencing projects along the India-Bangladesh border in the state.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bagan among seven ISL clubs to be denied AIFF license
THE All India Football Federation (AIFF) rejected the applications of Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC and defending ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant when they announced the licensing for 2025-27 season.
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