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Record $2 bn drone procurement to boost defence preparedness planned
INDIA is preparing to place military drone orders worth more than $2 billion with domestic manufacturers this year, a move that would mark the country’s largest-ever acquisition of unmanned aerial systems as it seeks to accelerate military modernisation and strengthen operational readiness.
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Modi meets RSP chief, says Nepal is a priority partner
AS Nepal’s new government begins settling into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kathmandu, describing Nepal as a “priority partner” under New Delhi’s Neighbourhood First policy during a meeting with Ravi Lamichhane, chairman of Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
The real side of Challenger Sindarov
WITHIN a few minutes of sitting next to Javokhir Sindarov, it’s evidently clear that this year’s World Championship is going to be out of the ordinary.
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June 04, 2026
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SKY set to be replaced as India T20I captain
The 35-year-old T20 WC-winning skipper may be replaced soon
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Simplify TN syllabus in line with NCERT: Teachers urge govt
Heavy syllabus keeping state-board students from choosing Bio-Maths group, they say
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Crackdown exposes illegal migration module in Gujarat
A statewide operation launched across Gujarat to trace and detain illegal Bangladeshi immigrants uncovered unauthorised settlements, identity manipulation and cross-border financial transactions spanning Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot.
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
In a first, AI used to monitor meals prepared for railway passengers
IN a first-of-its-kind initiative, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now being used to monitor meals prepared for railway passengers.
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
MAMATA MAROONED: PERIL OF PERSONA OVER PARTY
THE story unfolding in West Bengal is not only one of a party split. It is also about the rare near-isolation of a founder within the very organisation she created.
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June 04, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Four killed in car-lorry crash near Tiruchy
FOUR persons were killed and three others sustained injuries when a car collided head-on with a lorry at Jambunathapuram near Musiri in Tiruchy district on Tuesday afternoon.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Nursing student's death: Inquiry panel completes probe, submits report
THE four-member inquiry committee—headed by Dr N Baskar, medical superintendent, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) — formed to probe into allegations of medical negligence in the case of a third-year nursing student who died while under treatment at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, Tiruchy, completed its inquiry and submitted a report to the government.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Adani Group capex at record ₹1.53 lakh cr in FY26
ADANI Group companies reported a record capital expenditure of ₹1.53 lakh crore ($ 16.1 bn) and an all-time high EBITDA of ₹94,834 crore ($10 bn) in the financial year 2025-26.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Co-op societies using drone sprayers for yields
IN a milestone towards modernising agricultural practices, Dhamtari is stated to have become the first district in the country to provide drone sprayer facilities to farmers directly through Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies (PACS).
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Suppression of income by Vijay: Court allows withdrawal of plea for I-T probe
THE Madras High Court on Tuesday permitted the withdrawal of a petition seeking a probe into alleged income suppression by Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
WFH IMPERATIVE, NOT PERK
VERY few years, India is ambushed by the same emergency. Crude prices spike. The rupee wobbles. Petrol stations see long lines. Panic spreads.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Malabar's football aspirations manifest in the flesh at 2026 FIFA WC
KERALA’S love affair with football has found a moment of history. Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, who has roots in Kannur, has earned a place in Qatar’s 26-member squad for the FIFA World Cup. He has also become the first Malayali to make a World Cup team.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Must state pay aid for deaths at party events? HC seeks TN, AIADMK reply
THE Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government and the AIADMK to file counter affidavits within two weeks on whether the state is liable to pay compensation to persons who die in untoward incidents at events organised by political parties.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Srinagar airport likely to suspend flights twice a wk for 3 months, 15 days in Oct
TOURISM stakeholders in Kashmir are facing fresh anxiety and apprehend significant booking cancellations as Srinagar Airport is likely to suspend flight operations every Monday and Tuesday from July to the end of September, followed by a 15-day complete closure from October 1 for planned runway maintenance works.
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June 03, 2026
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OYO parent PRISM secures Sebi nod for ₹6,500 cr IPO
TRAVEL and hospitality firm PRISM (parent company of OYO) has received approval from the capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹6,500 crore through its proposed initial public offering (IPO), according to people aware of the development.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
7-am inspection mandate for corpn commissioners
THE Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) department has directed commissioners of all city corporations to begin field inspections before 7 am every day and remain accessible through wireless communication during rounds to address civic issues.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
HC acquits 4 in double murder case, slams cop
ACQUITTING four persons in a 2012 double murder case in Dindigul due to a slipshod investigation, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday ordered departmental action against the then Thadikombu police inspector who investigated the case.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Spl provision for Twisha's mother-in-law in jail due to high threat perception
THE named accused in model-actor Twisha Sharma’s May 12 suspected dowry death case — her husband Samarth Singh (34) and mother-in-law and former judge Giribala Singh (63)—were sent to 14-day judicial custody by a judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) court in Bhopal on Tuesday.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Second seed Zverev brushes off Jodar to reach last-four stage
ALEXANDER Zverev laid down a marker at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar to book his spot in the semifinals.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Shuttlers should be consistent & winning more, says Padukone
INDIAN badminton is at a stage where balancing performance, recovery, and long-term development has become more important than ever.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Scaled-down CGM tournament to return with eight Grandmasters
THE fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters, India’s biggest elite Classical chess event, is set to be scaled back.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
Adverse effect in patients, govt recalls drug from GHs
Tiruchy hosp flags dexamethasone injection related to student’s demise
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
TN signs MoU to receive ₹2,177 crore from centre for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
TAMIL Nadu has signed an MoU with the union government, extending the implementation period of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) from December 2024 to December 2028.
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June 03, 2026
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MHA tightens rules for foreigners seeking stays beyond 180 days
THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, making it mandatory for foreign nationals on visas exceeding 180 days to register before the expiry of their permitted stay, if they intend to remain in India beyond that period.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
NIA probes Hamas role in Pahalgam
IN a significant development in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally flagged the need to examine possible links between Pakistan-backed terror groups and Hamas.
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June 03, 2026
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India's May fuel exports hit 4-yr low due to domestic demand
INDIA'S exports of fuels, including petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), fell to their lowest level in nearly four years in May due to rising domestic demand.
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June 03, 2026
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
'Zero tolerance': NMC calls for safe injection practices to stop infections
THE National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutions to mandatorily implement safe injection practices to prevent transmission of blood-borne infections, including HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus.
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