Newspaper
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Murmu on ‘most modern’ Rafale sortie from Ambala today, first Prez to do so
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu, who is also the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, will be taking a sortie in an Indian Air Force’s combat fighter on Wednesday.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
DIG unfit to hold office if he’s unable to take fair criticism: Seeman to court
DENYING the allegations made by deputy inspector general (DIG) of police Varun Kumar against him in a defamation suit and an accompanying application for a gag order, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman has told the Madras High Court that the officer is “unfit” to hold public office if he is not able to bear “fair criticism”.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Scores stranded at rly stations as north-bound trains delayed by 13 hrs
HUNDREDS of rail passengers experienced severe inconvenience as trains bound for Howrah, Santragachi, Bhubaneswar, Dhanbad and Danapur were delayed by 12 to 13 hours due to Cyclone Montha on Tuesday.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Sharp rise in students dropout rate in TN schools
TAMIL Nadu has recorded a sharp increase in school dropout rates across three levels— primary (Classes 1-5), upper primary (6-8) and secondary (9-10) — in 2024-25, according to the latest Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) data released by the Union Ministry of Education on Tuesday.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
SIR of electoral rolls in 9 states, 3 UTs from Nov 4
Poll-bound oppn-ruled states TN, Kerala, Bengal under its ambit
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Protect forest dwellers from eviction, states told
DAYS after defending the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 in the Supreme Court, the Union government has directed all states and Union territories to ensure that no tribal or forest-dwelling community is forcibly evicted from wildlife sanctuaries or national parks until their rights are fully recognised and settled.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
IOC to comply with US sanction on Russian oil
INDIAN Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s biggest oil company, said on Monday that it will comply with all applicable sanctions regarding purchases from Russia.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Students won't tie knots anymore as Raj makes school dress uniform
IN a step toward standardising the education system, the Rajasthan Education Department has introduced a common uniform for students in both government and private schools.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
SACRED SPACES & SHATTERED TRUST
REPORTS of sexual harassment by teachers in educational institutions have been steadily rising.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
SC allows Centre to reassess, settle AGR dues of Vi
IN a major relief for Vodafone Idea (Vi), the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the government to reassess the demand for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues raised against the telecom operator.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Quality issue: Contractor told to partly demolish flats
A possible disaster may have been averted as a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB), who is building 702 residential units at Andimaniyam Thottam, has torn down the constructed portions in all the four blocks after the board flagged quality issues.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
ON NOVEMBER 2 DMK & allies plan all-party meet over SIR
PREPARING the ground for a strong pushback against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu, DMK chief and Chief Minister MK Stalin and his alliance partners invited leaders across the political spectrum to attend an all-party meeting in Chennai on November 2 to discuss the modalities to stop the exercise.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
MP farmer beaten, run over by BJP leader, dies
A 40-year-old farmer was beaten to death by BJP leader Mahendra Nagar and aides in Ganeshpura village of Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
MLA among six BJP leaders expelled
THE BJP on Monday initiated disciplinary action against six leaders, including a sitting MLA, for indulging in anti-party activities, according to a statement issued by Bihar unit of the BJP late on Sunday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
‘INITIAL LEARNING IN MOTHER TONGUE VERY IMPORTANT’
Proficiency in one language makes picking up another easier, Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Dept of School Education, tells the 28th edition of Delhi Dialogues
6 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Shah showcases big maritime strength
680 MoUs worth ₹10 lakh crore to be signed
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Madras HC asks state govt to frame draft SOP for political campaigns within 10 days
THE Madras High Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame a draft standard operating procedure (SOP) within 10 days to regulate roadshows and public meetings of political parties to prevent incidents like the Karur stampede of September 27 in which 41 people
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Growth must be accompanied by equitable distribution: C Rangarajan
FORMER Reserve Bank of India governor, C Rangarajan on Monday emphasised that India’s ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 hinges not only on sustained high growth but also on a conducive global environment and cooperative international policies.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Jaishankar meets Rubio in Malaysia amid tariff tension and trade talks
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur on Monday on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits, marking their second meeting in just over a month, and fourth this year. The two leaders are learnt to have discussed a host of bilateral and regional issues, including trade talks.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Exporters flag concern over GM soya imports
INDIA’S soybean exporters have raised concerns over the government's reported consideration to allow imports of genetically modified (GM) soybean meal from the US, warning that such a move could erode the country’s export competitiveness built on its “non-GM” reputation.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Market advances on expectation of US-China trade talks, Fed rate cut
DOMESTIC equity benchmarks advanced on Monday with the NSE Nifty 50 index briefly surging past psychologically significant 26,000 threshold and recording a firm finish ahead of the October F&O expiry.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
GST 2.0 to drive jobs, economic growth: FinMin
DUE to goods and services tax (GST) reforms coupled with other policy measures, India will continue its economic growth momentum, create more employment opportunities and boost consumption, according to the Monthly Economic Review for September released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Posters claim TVK chief ‘forgot’ 2 cadre who died in accident last yr
ON the day Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay met the kin of Karur stampede victims, posters were put up across Tiruchy on Monday accusing him of “forgetting” two loyal party cadre who died last year on the way toa TVK conference.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Don’s daughter takes up battle for RJD
IN therun-up to the Bihar state Assembly elections, a fascinating battle is unfolding in Lalganj, which is distant just 39 kilometres from the state capital of Patna.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Sona Comstar puts JV with China’s Jinnaite Machinery in ‘abeyance’
AUTO component major Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) said on Monday that it has decided to keep its joint venture with China-based Jinnaite Machinery Co. Ltd. (JNT) in abeyance, citing geopolitical factors.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Chained and handcuffed independent — all for a bridge over river Bagmati
MEET Sanjay Sargharsh Singh, an Independent candidate from Bihar’s Sheohar Assembly constituency, who with his distinctive approach, is drawing huge crowds.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Initiatives, ventures, & collaboration
From students to startups, IIM Indore is shaping a culture of creation and connection that reaches far beyond its campus
1 min |
October 27, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Most PSUs yet to adopt e-platform to pay MSMEs
THE state’s push to ensure timely payments to MSMEs has faltered, with only 22 of Tamil Nadu’s over 60 PSUs actively using the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform — despite a GO making participation mandatory.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Youngsters seek productive service
THE wait is finally over. After three years, the Chennai Open is returning to the SDAT Stadium in Nungambakkam. As the preparations for Monday’s main draw reached its final stages, the excitement for this tournament was palpable.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Stalin presents ₹25L each to two kabaddi players
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Sunday felicitated kabaddi players Abinesh Mohandhas from Tiruvarur and Karthika Ramesh from Kannagi Nagar, Chennai, who won gold medals at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, by presenting each of them with a cheque for ₹25 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also con-
1 min |