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Nod to overhaul street vendor scheme
The government on Wednesday cleared proposals covering social welfare, infrastructure, and sports, chief among them being the extension of the PM Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, the approval of four railway projects, and backing Gujarat's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
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August 28, 2025
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Tiger poaching driven by int'l demand for body parts used in traditional medicine
The animals were killed using spears, knives and crude hunting tools.
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August 28, 2025
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13-Year-Old Boy Dies After 'Insect Bite' in Vellore
A 13-year-old boy from Virupatchipuram died on Wednesday, allegedly after being bitten by an 'unknown' insect while plucking Arugampul (Bermuda grass) for the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival.
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August 28, 2025
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US-Israel talks continue as Gaza City evacuation declared 'inevitable' amid rising civilian death toll
ISRAELI and US officials were to meet on Wednesday in Washington to discuss post-war Gaza, even as Israel's military called the evacuation of Gaza City \"inevitable\" ahead of a new offensive and no signs of a ceasefire were in sight.
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August 28, 2025
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Faced with 64% tariff, apparel worst hit sector
INDIA's export engine of most of the labour-intensive sector is likely to face a sharp deceleration as the US administration confirmed the imposition of a 50% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, sparing only a handful of categories such as electronics and pharmaceuticals.
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August 27, 2025
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Archer Sharvari can herald 'new gen' archers, says coach
THE state of Maharashtra, which has been producing archery exponents, may have another talent in the making. Sharvari Shende, 16, took the archery arena in Grant Park in Winnipeg, Canada by storm, by defeating South Korea's Kim Yewon, in a tie-breaker after a long final tie in the U18 women's recurve category on Sunday.
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August 27, 2025
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Fresh-look Alcaraz, Swiatek march to second round
IGA Swiatek beat Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 to enter round two of the US Open on Tuesday.
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August 27, 2025
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Where Is Dawn? Anbumani: DMK Has Fulfilled Only 13% Of Promises
PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday accused the ruling DMK of betraying public trust by failing to implement most of its promises made during the 2021 Assembly election.
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August 27, 2025
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Olive ridley nesting beach in Chennai bulldozed for Ganesha idol immersion
GCC dumps tonnes of construction debris at prime turtle nesting sites violating coastal laws
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August 27, 2025
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Vihari leaves AP, joins Tripura for 2025-26 season
HANUMA Vihari, remembered more for his gritty outing against Australia at SCG in 2021 than for his series-topping 289 runs against West Indies in 2019, has decided to leave Andhra Pradesh and play for Tripura in the 2025-26 domestic season.
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August 27, 2025
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The Silent Scourge of Hysterectomy
Too many young Indian women are going through unnecessary hysterectomies. It's affecting their health and working lives. Better awareness and tighter monitoring are needed to counter the trend
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August 27, 2025
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Suzuki to invest ₹70k cr over 5-6 years
SUZUKI Motor Corporation (SMC), parent company of Maruti Suzuki (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, will invest Rs 70,000 crore in the country over the next five to six years, said Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday.
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August 27, 2025
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CM to Participate in Rahul's Voter Yatra in Bihar Today
DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin is scheduled to fly to Bihar by a chartered flight on Wednesday morning and participate in the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
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August 27, 2025
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Bayrou's govt on brink as confidence vote looms
FRANCE's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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August 27, 2025
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PM to Make Pitch Against Cross-Border Terror at SCO Summit During China Visit
INDIA is set to make a strong pitch against cross-border terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit later this week, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to call for a firm collective stance from member states on terrorism.
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August 27, 2025
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Fed Reserve's Lisa defiant despite Don's 'sack' order
President Donald Trump said Monday night that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics.
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August 27, 2025
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IAF chief cautions against hasty structural changes
IN a significant statement on the ongoing exercise to reorganise the war-fighting machinery into theatres, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) has cautioned against making hasty changes to the existing structures.
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August 27, 2025
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Breakfast scheme extended to urban government-aided schools in Vellore
AFTER Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the extension of the breakfast scheme in government-aided schools in urban areas at Chennai, Vellore Collector VR Subbulaxmi inaugurated its extension in the district at St Mary's Middle School.
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August 27, 2025
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Modi Flags Off Maruti's First EV e-VITARA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off production of Maruti Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle, the e-VITARA, for sales in over 100 countries at Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), a subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL).
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August 27, 2025
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Loco Pilots Stir Against Railway Board Move to Engage Retired Staff
The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) staged a protest at the Chennai Central suburban terminus, urging the Railway Board to withdraw its decision to engage retired railway staff for train operations on Tuesday.
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August 27, 2025
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Punjab, Himachal reel under rain fury, floods
INCESSANT rainfall over the past few days has thrown life out of gear in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, with swollen rivers, flooded villages, road blockades and widespread disruptions prompting authorities to issue high alerts and shut schools across several districts.
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August 27, 2025
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Yin and Yang of AI Imperialism
HERE is a real race going on over artificial intelligence with various nations vying for primacy.
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August 27, 2025
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Dowry Deaths Remain a Grim Reality
A harrowing case in Greater Noida has again brought the reality of dowry deaths into the spotlight.
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August 27, 2025
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No reciprocal tariff on Indian electronics exports to the US
IN a relief for Indian electronics manufacturers, the US has granted a temporary exemption from the 50% reciprocal tariffs on a range of Indian exports, including smartphones, switching and routing equipment, integrated circuits, and semiconductors.
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August 27, 2025
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Verify property tax assessment across TN: HC
SATISFIED with the report submitted by the Madurai Corporation on the measures to be taken to verify the accuracy of property tax assessment of all immovable properties in the city, the Madurai Bench of Madras HC on Tuesday directed the chief secretary, home secretary and the director of municipal administration (DMA) to issue a circular to the heads of all corporations, municipalities and town panchayats, instructing them to undertake similar measures in their jurisdiction.
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August 27, 2025
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Bharathidasan institute director booked over casteist remarks
Bharathidasan institute director booked over casteist remarks
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August 27, 2025
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Mamata Takes 'Respect Our Chair' Jibe at Modi for Flagging TMC 'Graft'
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments linking the Trinamool Congress with corruption and crime, urging him to show mutual respect.
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August 27, 2025
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Vodafone Idea in advanced talks to raise ₹5,000 crore via debt financing
TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea is reportedly in advanced talks to raise about ₹5,000 crore through debt financing, as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy.
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August 27, 2025
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Murder Suspected as Raj Paper Leak Accused Dies in Mysterious Circumstances
The alleged mastermind of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) paper leak scam, Amrit Lal Meena, has died under suspicious circumstances in Varanasi.
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August 27, 2025
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ONGC to launch crude and refined fuel trading unit for group companies
STATE-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to establish a trading unit for crude oil and refined fuels for its group companies, said Rajarshi Gupta, managing director, ONGC Videsh, the overseas arm of ONGC.
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