Joe Biden mulls 1 bn sale o arms, ammunition to Israel
The New Indian Express|May 16, 2024
THE Biden administration has told key lawmakers it plans to move forward on a new $1 billion sale of arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides say.

The new package disclosed Tuesday includes about $700 million for tank ammunition, $500 million in tactical vehicles and $60 million in mortar rounds, the congressional aides said. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an arms transfer that has not yet been made public.

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Police nab former mutt assistant from Varanasi

Hours after his anticipatory bail petition was rejected, a 48-year-old man wanted in connection with the Dharmapuram aadheenam extortion case was arrested by a special police team from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Monday night.

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Fake blood donors scam patients' kin, suck money and scoot
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Fake blood donors scam patients' kin, suck money and scoot

ON May 31, 30-year-old R Manikandan from Thanjavur was scrambling to find an AB-positive blood donor for his friend's wife who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for cancer.

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June 12, 2024
Anniyur Siva is DMK's choice for Vikravandi bypoll
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Anniyur Siva is DMK's choice for Vikravandi bypoll

AIADMK may pick R Muthamil Selvan, PMK likely to join byelection fight in BJP alliance

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June 12, 2024
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Child labour: Legislation sought to recognise all under 18 as children

On World Day Against Child Labour, Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch (TNCRW) and Campaign against Child Labour - Tamil Nadu (CACL-TN) have appealed to the union government to enact legislative reforms, ensuring that all individuals under the age of 18 are uniformly recognised as children across all laws to prevent their employment as labourers.

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June 12, 2024
Indian univs to offer admissions twice a year along the lines of foreign varsities: UGC
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Indian univs to offer admissions twice a year along the lines of foreign varsities: UGC

INDIAN universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) will now be allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign universities.

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June 12, 2024
Congress chief wants party to go alone in polls, EVKS points to 'loss record'
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Congress chief wants party to go alone in polls, EVKS points to 'loss record'

THE Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) on Tuesday resolved to initiate immediate measures to strengthen the party structure from the poll booth level.

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June 12, 2024
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Budget session advanced by four days due to Vikravandi poll

THE continuation of the budget session of the state Assembly, scheduled to begin from June 24, has been advanced to June 20, said Assembly Secretary K Srinivasan in a release.

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June 12, 2024
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K'taka BJP MP is Jal Shakti MoS, TN farmers livid

A day after Karnataka BJP MP V Somanna was appointed as the Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, farmers and political parties in the state said the appointment is an injustice done to Tamil Nadu, since inter-state water disputes remain between the two southern states.

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June 12, 2024
STALIN VOWS TO ROOT OUT DRUG MENACE IN STATE
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STALIN VOWS TO ROOT OUT DRUG MENACE IN STATE

Promises to kick-start massive movement soon, urges depts to take coordinated action

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June 12, 2024
Textile industry in TN looks up to central govt to regain its past glory
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Textile industry in TN looks up to central govt to regain its past glory

DECLINE in orders from the West has affected at least 35% of spinning mills and fabric manufacturers in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts.

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June 12, 2024