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Centre asks states to run special drives enforcing anti-smoking rules
The New Indian Express Chennai
|May 30, 2025
THE Centre has directed all states to undertake special drives to enforce rules banning smoking in public places, prohibiting the advertisement of tobacco products and prohibiting the sale of tobacco products without statutory pictorial warnings to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
In a letter to all the states/UTs, the Health Ministry said the states should prepare and launch an action plan for implementing the revised guidelines for Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI, 2019) at all state-level events, "aiming that all the educational institutions implement the guidelines strictly and be certified as tobacco-free."
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Stalin inaugurates ₹9,000-cr Tata Motors-JLR plant in Ranipet
SIXTEEN months after the foundation stone was laid, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated Tata Motors’ ₹9,000-crore greenfield manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Ranipet district.
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U-turn as Pak to play India in T20WC
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1 min
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express
Deepam row: SC upholds HC order on prayer rights
THE Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Madras High Court order prohibiting animal sacrifice, and limiting Muslim devotees rights to prayers at the dargah on the Thirupparankundram Hill in Madurai to Ramzan and Bakrid festival days.
1 mins
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express
Jana Nayagan team ends court fight
AFTER setbacks in the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court, producers of actor-politician Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have now moved the HC to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
1 min
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
After councillor, Didi legislator faces protest for beating students
AN MLA of the ruling Trinamool Congress got involved in a serious controversy over allegedly beating up some students in Nadia district of West Bengal on Sunday night.
1 min
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Shah gives final warning to Naxals, hails Bastar reforms
HIGHLIGHTING a ‘paradigm shift’ in the identity of Chhattisgarh’s tribal heartland, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared on Monday that Bastar is no longer a land of “terror” but has emerged as a centre for the celebration of its culture and pride.
1 mins
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
J&K unemployment soars past national average
THE unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a serious concern, currently at 6.7%, which is nearly double the national average of 3.5%.
1 mins
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Railway min refutes Stalin's claims on projects, sidesteps vital issues
CM says land acquired for 179 km; Vaishnaw refers to different project, says 86% pending
2 mins
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Oppn readies no-trust against Speaker
WITH the Lok Sabha standoff showing no signs of easing, the Opposition on Monday moved a step closer to tabling a resolution to sack Speaker Om Birla for not allowing Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi to speak in the House during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address.
1 mins
February 10, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
CIFCL eyes 20% profit growth in FY26 on robust vehicle finance disbursal
CHOLAMANDALAM Investment and Finance Company Ltd (CIFCL) is targeting profit growth of 19-20% for the full year, supported by an expected improvement in profitability driven by lower cost of funds and easing credit costs in its vehicle finance segment.
1 min
February 10, 2026
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