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Bill to amend 'harassment of women' Act gets guv nod

The New Indian Express Madurai

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January 24, 2025

GOVERNOR RN Ravi has accorded his assent to the bill for amending the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act of 1998 providing stringent punishments for crimes against women and this amended legislation came into force with effect from Wednesday (January 23) with the publication of the legislation as an extraordinary gazette.

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Official sources said the governor gave his assent to the bill for amending the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, that also prescribe stringent punishment for crimes against punishment and forwarded them to the President since they require presidential assent.

MEER VERHALEN VAN The New Indian Express Madurai

The New Indian Express Madurai

The New Indian Express Madurai

Grasim case: Asian Paints moves Supreme Court against CCI probe

ASIAN PAINTS, country's largest paint company, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court decision that upheld the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order to investigate the company for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the decorative paints market.

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The New Indian Express Madurai

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Gig industry faces attrition amid increase in demand

EVEN as job openings in the gig and temporary staffing sectors have surged 15-20% yearon-year during the ongoing festive season, manpower supply has failed to keep pace.

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Russian racket behind trap, extortion of my son: Mother

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Haryana SIT formed to probe cop’s death, DGP named as accused in FIR

THE Chandigarh Police on Friday constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the FIR registered in connection with the 'suicide' of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar.

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An archetypal Jaiswal's innings

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The New Indian Express Madurai

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NC announces candidates for 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha seats, leaves 1 for Cong

IN a key political move, three-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah will stay rooted in Jammu and Kashmir politics and not move to the national stage.

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October 11, 2025

The New Indian Express Madurai

The New Indian Express Madurai

BJP steps up attack on Didi over SIR remarks, accuses her of ‘inciting riots’ in state

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a strong remark against the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, the BJP on Friday accused the CM of threatening that the state would face \"riots and violence\" if the Election Commission (EC) proceeds with the exercise.

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October 11, 2025

The New Indian Express Madurai

Hockey stars get rare chess lesson

INDIA'S Olympic medal-winning hockey players swapped their sticks for chess sets as all of them were given an introductory class on the basics of the board game in a first-of-itskind initiative by chief coach Craig Fulton.

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October 11, 2025

The New Indian Express Madurai

SPATS BEYOND IGNOBLE NOBELS

Is the Nobel Prize not so noble? The question pops up almost every year, as the awardees- often in the peace and literature categories-are criticised for being less deserving, or because they are seen to serve some political agenda of the West by design.

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October 11, 2025

The New Indian Express Madurai

AVOID ENGAGING TEACHERS ON EXTENDED GOVT TASKS

THE Karnataka government's Socio Economic and Educational survey in progress across the state has deprioritised education.

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October 11, 2025

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