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MLAs Demand Bridge to Lanka, Special Police Wing to End Drug Menace
MLAs who spoke during the debate on the demand for grants for the Home Department on Monday sought the construction of a bridge between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to improve the livelihood of the Sri Lankan Tamils, a special police wing to control the drug menace, fraternity-building exercise, and gender sensitization programme for police personnel, among others.
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April 29, 2025
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18-Year-Old Abandoned by Mom Kills Her in Fit of Rage
An 18-year-old youth was arrested on Monday by the Tiruvidaimarudur police for allegedly murdering his mother after confronting her for abandoning him years ago, near Kumbakonam.
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April 29, 2025
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'How will my 1-year-old girl travel to Pakistan alone?'
AS tensions between India and Pakistan run high following the Pahalgam terror attack, a young mother in Rajasthan and her little girl are bearing the brunt of the diplomatic friction.
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April 29, 2025
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Houthis Say Alleged US Airstrikes in Yemen Jail Kill 68
YEMEN'S Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others.
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April 29, 2025
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Sindhis from Pak get Maha welcome
CHIEF Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not ask Pakistani citizens from the Sindhi community to leave the state, as most of them are either residing on long-term visas or have applied for Indian citizenship.
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April 29, 2025
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A Rejig To Tackle AIADMK-BJP Tie-Up
WHILE the resignations of ministers V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy were driven by legal compulsions, the ruling DMK, however, seems to have utilised the opportunity to its advantage by targeting a slew of things, including the balancing of support bases, averting criticisms and strategically countering the purported consolidation of votes due to the new AIADMK-BJP alliance.
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April 29, 2025
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War of words over 'rising cases' of sexual assault on minor girls in TN
Edappadi says TN women don't feel safe, gets into altercation with CM over YouTuber case
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April 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Court revives disproportionate assets case, asks Periyasamy, kin to face trial
The Madras High Court on Monday revived the disproportionate assets (DA) case registered against Minister for Rural Development I Periyasamy and his family.
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April 29, 2025
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UCO Bank Profit Up 24% at ₹665.7 Cr as NPA Falls
STATE-RUN lender Uco Bank on Monday reported a net income of ₹665.72 crore for the March quarter, up nearly 24% year-on-year from ₹537.86 crore in the year-ago period on asset quality improvement.
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April 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Obscenity on OTT and social media platforms a very serious concern: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday served notices on the Centre and others on a plea seeking to ban the streaming of sexually explicit content on various OTT and social media platforms.
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April 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Hosur Man Among 5 Killed in Car-Truck Collision in AP
Cops say spot not accident prone, attribute accident to rash driving
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April 29, 2025
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Crackdown on B'deshis, fake IDs seized in Gujarat
The Surat police on Monday found 85 of 136 detained Bangladeshis living illegally, many having entered India through agents charging ₹10,000-₹15,000.
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April 29, 2025
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Assault on Kashmiriyat: J&K House Resolution
A special session of the J&K assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution describing the April 22 terror attack on tourists at Pahalgam as a direct assault on Kashmiriyat, the Constitution and the spirit of unity, peace and harmony.
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April 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Women's Participation in Workforce Up 23% in Q1
DRIVEN by flexible work options, greater focus on gender diversity and more opportunities in sectors like BPO, finance and HR, women's participation in workforce saw a 23% YoY rise in first quarter of CY25.
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April 29, 2025
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No more jail sentence for offences under Shops Act
A Bill was introduced to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act 1947 to decriminalise offences under the Act by replacing imprisonment and fines with penalties.
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April 29, 2025
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Act against non-payment of stipends to interns, PG: PMO
THE Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Union Health Ministry to take \"appropriate action\" for the non-payment of stipends by medical colleges, including government institutions, to their interns and postgraduate residents, who sometimes work 20 hours a day without any financial compensation.
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April 29, 2025
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PHC building not stable, say Orathur locals; want it fixed
RESIDENTS of Orathur, which comes under the Pullambadi union, have expressed concerns over the stability of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) building as portions of the cement plaster from the ceiling has started falling in many places.
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April 29, 2025
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Act Amended to Regulate Hoardings in Rural Local Bodies
RURAL Development Minister I Periyasamy on Monday introduced a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994 (TNPA) to regulate the erection of hoardings, digital banners or placards in rural local bodies by inserting a new chapter for the purpose.
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April 29, 2025
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Renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty
Former CWC chairman A K Bajaj says India can harness waters while navigating complex legal frameworks
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April 29, 2025
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Sebi bars Rajkot-based stock broker, 4 directors from mkt for order spoofing
CAPITAL markets regulator Sebi on Monday debarred Rajkot-based stock broker Patel Wealth Advisors (PWA) and its four directors from dealing in the securities market for alleged order spoofing and directed to impound ₹3.22 crore of illegal gains made by them.
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April 29, 2025
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TVS Motor Net Profit Surges 69% to ₹698 Crore
CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company reported on Monday a 69% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹698 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q4FY25).
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April 29, 2025
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Rupee rises 18 paise to close at 85.23 against dollar
THE rupee on Monday appreciated 18 paise to close at 85.23 against the dollar, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows, easing crude oil prices and a bullish trend in domestic equities.
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April 29, 2025
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Farmers Seek Aid for Coconuts Destroyed in Whitefly Attack
THANJAVUR coconut farmers demanded compensation of ₹10,000 per tree for all the farmers whose coconut trees were destroyed by the rugose curly whitefly attack.
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April 29, 2025
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Palestinian Envoy Informs UN Court Israel Is Murdering Civilians in Gaza
A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its \"systematic persecution and delegitimization.\"
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April 29, 2025
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Haemophilia patients can live active life with prophylaxis
India is home to the second highest population of people living with haemophilia, with approximately 1.4 lakh patients, yet only about 18% are diagnosed, said Dr Anupam Dutta, director of medicine, at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam.
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April 29, 2025
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Green power goal up, but TN has not even met last year's target
SIGNALLING the centre's strong push towards clean energy adoption, the Ministry of Power has revised the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) target for Tamil Nadu to 33.01% for the financial year 2025-26, marking a jump from last year's target of 29.91%.
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April 29, 2025
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Trust in CBI eroding due to lopsided probes: HC judge
OBSERVING that public trust in the CBI has eroded due to \"lopsided\" investigations, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday suggested a series of measures to revamp the agency's investigation process and restore its credibility.
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April 29, 2025
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Power outage plunges Spain and Portugal into chaos
PANICKED customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds trying in vain to get a signal as a nationwide power outage plunged Spain into chaos on Monday.
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April 29, 2025
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Junior advocate among three held for robbing senior lawyer at knifepoint
KARUR Police arrested three people, including an advocate, on charges of robbing valuables and cash from a senior advocate at knife-point.
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April 29, 2025
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AI, minimally invasive procedures ensure AFib treatment precision
TRIAL fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions worldwide, is characterised by a rapid and irregular beating of the heart.
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