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Pope Leo takes aim at Francis’ controversial financial move
POPE Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves, canceling a special Holy See fundraising commission that was announced under questionable circumstances while Francis was hospitalised.
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December 06, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Australia seize control on Day 2
A RELENTLESS Australia seized a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge.
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December 06, 2025
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Train to LoC: Rlys completes survey on Baramulla-Uri line
IN a step towards extending Kashmir’s rail connectivity up to the border town of Uri, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the Railways has completed the survey for 46-km Baramulla—Uri rail link and prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the project having strategic importance.
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December 06, 2025
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‘Young fans’ throng to greet Macron in China’s Chengdu on last day of visit
SURROUNDED by security, French President Emmanuel Macron made his way through crowds of young fans screaming in excitement at a university in southern China on Friday, receiving a greeting more reminiscent of a rockstar than a politician.
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December 06, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Dhanbad admin probe into BCCL mine gas leak
A day after two women died after suspected toxic gas leak in the Putki Balihari Colliery Area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited, the Dhanbad DC on Friday ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident.
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December 06, 2025
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BLACK FRIDAY IN RAINBOW INDIA
WHAT is Black Friday doing in India, I asked myself when I saw a spate of online promotions and colourful ads promising discounts galore.
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December 06, 2025
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Temple money can’t be used to help bank: SC
THE Supreme Court on Friday said that money belonging to a temple deity cannot be used to enrich and ensure survival of financially distressed cooperative banks.
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December 06, 2025
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Northeast monsoon boosts state reservoirs, eases water concerns
Water level in 90 reservoirs reaches 87% of total capacity; red alert issued for Red Hills dam
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December 06, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Deepam row: SC to hear TN plea against HC order
THE Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the plea filed by the TN government challenging the Madras HC's December 4 order permitting devotees of the Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy Temple to light the traditional 'Karthigai Deepam lamp' at 'Deepathoon', a stone lamp pillar locatedon the Thiruparankundram hillock (Madurai district) close to a dargah.
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December 06, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Ponds vital, SWDs alone can't tackle flood: Corpn
WITH the public raising questions on the reliance of pumps to clear water stagnation even after constructing stormwater drains (SWDs) by spending thousands of crores across the city, a senior Greater Chennai Corporation official on Friday emphasised that SWDs are just one among the many solutions, and are not the only way to prevent inundation.
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December 06, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Cong leader’s hour-long meet with Vijay triggers fresh alliance buzz
EVEN as the Congress has reiterated repeatedly that it will be continuing its alliance with the DMK for the 2026 Assembly election, a meeting between Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty and actor Vijay has triggered fresh speculation within political circles.
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December 06, 2025
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Being prevented from performing duties, claims SC panchayat prez
THE panchayat president of Venkatasamudiram near Ambur, N Gayathri Naveenkumar, held a sit-in protest from 8 am till evening on Friday, alleging that the husband of the panchayat secretary and those of some councillors were preventing her from performing her duties.
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December 06, 2025
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Economists see one more cut before pause
PEGGING the terminal policy rate at 5%, unless inflation surprises on the downside, most economists are unanimous in forecasting one more rate cut.
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December 06, 2025
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Govt reviews plan to keep GPS on in smartphones
THE Union government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal that would require smartphone manufacturers to keep satellite-based location tracking permanently activated to enable more precise surveillance.
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December 06, 2025
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Minister slams EPS for supporting 'divisive forces'
MINISTER for Natural Resources S Regupathy on Thursday questioned how could the government implement the order of the single judge when an earlier order of a division bench of the high court (issued in 2017) had clearly said the deepam should be lit at the usual place.
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December 05, 2025
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THE BOSS LEAVES, LEGACY LIVES ON
Veteran producer M Saravanan, who passed away at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments, was the guiding force of the iconic AVM Studios for half a century
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December 05, 2025
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Red-carpet welcome
IN RARE GESTURE, MODI RECEIVES PUTIN AT AIRPORT
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December 05, 2025
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HC reiterates order to light Deepam on hill, TN moves SC
TENSION in Thiruparankundram continued for the second day as the standoff between the supporters of Hindu outfits and the state police regarding lighting of the lamp atop the hill on a Deepathoon near a dargah remained unresolved.
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December 05, 2025
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Normal flight ops only by Feb 10: IndiGo
ON a day when 300 more flights were cancelled, IndiGo told the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that stable operations can be fully restored by the airline only by February 10, 2026.
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December 05, 2025
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Deploy more staff for SIR, SC tells states
TAKING note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in the special revision of polls roll, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked states and Union Territories to consider roping in additional staff so that work pressure of BLOs is eased.
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December 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
HUMAN SIDE OF ONLINE LEARNING
TEACHERS, peer connection, informal conversations, and campus life are essential to a student. However, when we think of online higher education, it is not uncommon to face one pertinent question: do online students miss out on experiences that campus environments provide?
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December 05, 2025
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Fitch raises India's FY26 GDP growth estimate to 7.4% from 6.9%
INDIAS strong economic momentum has prompted analysts to lift the country’s GDP growth forecast for FY26. Rating agency Fitch has revised its India GDP estimate for FY26 to 7.4%, up from 6.9% projected earlier, after growth in the September quarter (Q2FY26) accelerated faster than expected.
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December 05, 2025
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Both PMK groups claim victory after HC hearing
DAD VS SON
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December 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Syrma aims to make 2.1 mn sq mt of PCB as AP plant starts construction
SYRMA SGS Technology Ltd, an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company, has commenced construction of its printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility at Naidupeta in Andhra Pradesh.
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December 05, 2025
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Tsugami launches ₹300-cr assembly plant in Chennai
IN a bid to deepen India’s precision-engineering supply chain — including components used in Apple’s iPhone — Japanese machine-tool maker Tsugami has inaugurated a large-scale assembly plant and foundry on the outskirts of Chennai.
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December 05, 2025
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RBI's dilemma: ₹ stability or growth?
With rupee on a free fall, experts feel MPC may prioritise currency stability over growth
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December 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Root, Starc share honours on Day 1
JOE Root finally scored his maiden Test century in Australia on his fourth Ashes tour to guide England from a precarious 5-2 to 325-9 at stumps after a pulsating first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
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Suspended cop among 2 held in drug cases
Two men, including a suspended Tripura police constable, were arrested in two separate drug cases at Periamet and Thiruvanmiyur for possessing ganja and methamphetamine.
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December 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Speed cert: Poonamallee-Porur metro corridor may get delayed
THE Chennai Metro Rail’s push to open the first stretch of its Phase II corridor in December, from Poonamallee to Porur, is facing a key regulatory bottleneck, with the mandatory speed certificate from the Railway Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) still pending.
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December 05, 2025
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RING LEADER
From signets and bands to pendants and cuffs, men's jewellery takes a bold, modern turn
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