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The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
CBI team uses 3D mapping tech at Karur stampede site
A CBI team led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Praveen Kumar on Friday visited Velusamypuram, where 41 people lost their lives in the stampede during actor-politician Vijay's rally on September 27.
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Vijay to appoint zonal secretaries to strengthen coordination with top brass
AMID growing discontent among TVK cadre over lack of communication from the top leadership, party president and actor Vijay has decided to introduce a zonal-level structure to strengthen coordination within the party.
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November 01, 2025
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Fiscal deficit widens 21% to ₹5.7L cr in H1
THE Centre's fiscal deficit widened 21% year-on-year in the first six months of the current financial year to ₹5.7 lakh crore as the government accelerated capital expenditure amid muted tax revenue growth.
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November 01, 2025
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Russia, US to join Navy events next yr; China, Pak & Turkey not invited
MORE than 55 countries have expressed their willingness to participate in the Indian Navy's simultaneous hosting of three major international maritime events at Visakhapatnam in February 2026.
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November 01, 2025
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HUL gets ₹2k cr tax demand; co set to appeal
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), one of India's largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, has been served with a ₹1,986.25 crore ($238 mn) tax demand for the financial year (FY) 2020-21.
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November 01, 2025
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THE 65-YEAR-OLD WHO RECLAIMED HIS LIFE WITH GOVERNMENT AID
The life of Unnikrishnan, a 65-year-old from Thirunavaya, Malappuram in Kerala is nothing short of a family drama movie. One day, he was an expatriate; from there, he fell into neck deep destitution.
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
City Union Bank receives $50 million from IFC to support MSME solutions
CITY Union Bank on Friday announced that it has secured $50 million commitment from International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of World Bank Group.
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November 01, 2025
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A LIFELINE AND A REUNION
Kerala government's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme Uplifts a Blind Couple
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Industry bodies urge govt to rationalise buyback tax, allow share cost deduction
INDUSTRY associations have urged the finance ministry to rationalise the taxation of share buybacks and restore parity by treating the proceeds as capital gains rather than deemed dividends.
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November 01, 2025
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BoB profit slips to ₹4,809 cr despite better asset quality
THE country's second-largest public sector lender Bank of India on Friday reported an 8.2% year-on-year drop in net income at ₹4,809 crore, despite improved asset quality and the resultant sharp 47% drop in provisions, along with stable net interest margin in the September quarter.
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
EC seeks report on killing of PK party supporter as Mokama remains tense
THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a detailed report on the killing of a Jan Suraaj Party supporter in Mokama assembly constituency of Patna district, directing Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar to submit an action taken report at the earliest.
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
HC asks housing firm to stop construction work on TN 'marshland site'
THE Madras High Court on Friday temporarily restrained the Brigade Enterprises Limited from carrying out further constructions in its residential complex project at Perumbakkam, allegedly located on the Pallikaranai marshland - a notified Ramsar site.
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
No summoning of lawyers over advice to clients barring special cases: SC
THE Supreme Court on Friday ruled that investigating officers cannot issue summons to lawyers appearing for the accused unless the matter is covered under any of the exceptions under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
Kerala is to be declared as the first extreme poverty free state in the country by November 1st. The achievement is the result of a well-planned research and survey, meticulous implementation, community participation and coordinated efforts of various departments. Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan speaks about the journey so far.
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November 01, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Bihar SIR extract as proof: TN parties demand clarity
THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has included \"Extract of the electoral roll of Bihar SIR with reference to July 1, 2025\" in its list of 13 types of documents that can be submitted as proof of identity during scrutiny in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and eight other states and three union territories.
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October 31, 2025
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Sengottaiyan allies with rebels OPS, TTV; EPS says action likely
IN another open show of dissent against AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, disgruntled senior party leader K A Sengottaiyan on Thursday utilised the occasion of Thevar Jayanthi to assert his stand against the former chief minister by publicly joining hands with expelled leaders VK Sasikala, O Panneerselvam and AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran.
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October 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
IIT-M prof to lead CBSE expert panel to develop AI curriculum for Class 3
THE Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has constituted an expert committee chaired by IIT-Madras professor Karthik Raman to develop a curriculum for artificial intelligence and computational thinking (AI & CT) for Class 3 students. The education ministry recently decided that this subject would be introduced from the foundation level for students from the academic year 2026-2027.
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October 31, 2025
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MEIL buys 250-mw TN power unit
MEIL Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures, has acquired 100% stake in Taqa Neyveli Power Company from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, for reported 387 million dirhams, or about ₹926 crore.
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October 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Law student with schizophrenia allowed to take exam without fee
THE Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University to permit a student with 40% disability due to schizophrenia to appear for the odd semester exams in November without insisting on payment of tuition and special fees, for which he is legally eligible for exemption.
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October 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Kotian, Suthar strikes help India A limit SA A
SOUTH Africa A resisted through a century-stand between Jordan Hermann and Zubayr Hamza, but India A spinners, led by Tanush Kotian, plucked wickets at regular intervals to keep the visitors to 299 for nine on the first day of the opening four-day match here on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Hyundai profit up 14% on increase in exports
SUPPORTED by strong exports and cost-reduction efforts, Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) on Thursday reported a 14.3% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,572 crore for the Q2FY26. Revenue during the quarter grew 1.16% year-on-year to ₹17,460.82 crore.
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October 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
6-mth US curbs waiver on Chabahar
THE US has granted India a six-month waiver from sanctions on the strategically significant Chabahar Port project in Iran, External Affairs Ministry confirmed on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
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Groww sets price band at ₹95-100 for ₹6,632 cr IPO, issue opens on Nov 4
BILLIONBRAINS Garage Ventures, parent company of largest online investment platform Groww, has set price-band at ₹95-100 for its ₹6,632 crore (at the upper end) initial public offer (IPO).
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October 31, 2025
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HC slams Soren govt over HIV cases among kids from blood transfusion
THE Jharkhand HC on Thursday pulled up officials after reports surfaced of children testing HIV positive following blood transfusions in a government hospital in West Singhbhum.
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October 31, 2025
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Canada will release stamp to honour service of Sikh soldiers in armed forces
‘THE Canadian government will release a commemorative stamp on Sunday during the 18th Annual Sikh Remembrance Day to honour over 100 years of service by Sikh soldiers in the Canadian armed forces.
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October 31, 2025
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India's singles bid ends, holder Linda stunned
WITH Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty bowing out in the Round of 16, the Indian challenge in the singles category of the Chennai Open ended on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Why should I get abuse alone, bemoans Gadkari
“WHY should I get the abuse alone” for the poor state of roads, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari asked on Thursday, stressing that the purpose of installing QR-coded signboards with the names and contact details of contractors, officials, and engineers on national highways is to let users know who is specifically responsible for their condition.
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October 31, 2025
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Swiggy losses swell, to raise ₹10k cr via QIP
FOODTECH firm Swiggy announced on Thursday that it will consider raising ₹10,000 crore in the board meeting of November 7 through a qualified institutional placement (QIP).
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October 31, 2025
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Centre to invite bids for offshore wind projects in TN, Guj by Feb
IN a major push towards clean energy, the union government is expected to invite tenders to set up offshore wind energy projects of 500 megawatt (MW) each in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat by February next year, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
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ICAR rejects ‘motivated, baseless’ charges over genome-edited rice
THE Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has dismissed allegations made by independent researchers that scientific evidence contradicts ICAR’s assertions about a major increase in rice production following the introduction of two gene-edited rice varieties earlier this year.
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