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Illegal mining of coal kills couple, 5 kids orphaned

A couple were killed when soil caved in on them while they were digging for coal illegally in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said on Monday.

10 Litres of Illicit Arrack Seized in Tiruchendur, Two Arrested

The Tiruchendur police seized 10 litres of illicit arrack and arrested two persons for allegedly distilling them at a house in the outskirts of Tiruchendur on Monday.

In rare gesture, PM receives Emir of Qatar personally

IN a rare display of warmth and a departure from usual protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally went to the airport on Monday to welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who arrived in India for a two-day visit.

BJP, Congress lock horns over Sam Pitroda's 'China' view

Amid sharp criticism from the BJP, the Congress on Monday distanced itself from its leader Sam Pitroda's remarks on China, and said his views do not belong to the party.

Motor vehicle inspector booked for demanding ₹20K bribe in Nellai

THE district unit of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) recently registered a case against a motor vehicle inspector for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹20,000 for registering a new SUV in Valliyoor.

1K CM Pharmacies to be opened on February 24

MINISTER for Cooperation K R Periyakaruppan on Tuesday announced that 1,000 ‘Mudalvar Marunthagam’ (Chief Minister’s Pharmacy) outlets, which will sell generic medicines at subsidised rates, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister M K Stalin on February 24.

National-ranking bridge event: Playing their cards right with big picture in mind

A DECK of cards is neatly arranged at the centre of a red velvety table.

95 Posts Vacant in Archaeology Dept: RTI Reply

THE state archaeological department has vacancies for over 95 positions, including the post of assistant directors and clerks, in Tamil Nadu for two years, an RTI reply has revealed.

Probe illegal removal of teak logs from dilapidated panchayat school

PEOPLE of Chidambarampatti village have demanded a probe into the illegal removal of valuable teak beams from the dilapidated building of a 65-year-old panchayat union primary school, and sought necessary action against those who took possession of the wood unlawfully.

IDF to miss Lebanon withdrawal deadline

ISRAEL's military said its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday's deadline for their withdrawal under a cease-fire with the Hezbollah militant group, as Lebanon's government expressed frustration over another delay.

End of WTO Era, Seize Trade Pact Opportunity

ARSH Vardhan Shringla, who held a front-row seat to the first Donald Trump administration both as foreign secretary and Indian ambassador to the US, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is likely to bolster not only trade but also the overall bilateral roadmap.

Bahubali escapes death due to timely aid from Tangedco

TIMELY alert given by Mettupalayam forest range officials to Tangedco staff saved the life of a wild elephant, nick named Baahubali, after it damaged an electric post when it pushed a caryota urens (a type of palm) tree at Nellithurai near Mettupalayam on Sunday night.

Dilemma Of Desperate Deportées

HEN you leave a country, you leave much behind. Pardeep and Vijay Saini from Punjab, aged 22 and 19, smuggled themselves into the wheel-bay of a British Airways flight to Heathrow. When the plane reached an altitude of around 40,000 feet, the temperature around them would have plummeted to -40°C. About 10 hours later, as the plane was about to land, the wheel-bay opened and Vijay landed in England head first, dead on arrival.

Setback to Sukhbir as SGPC chief resigns, offers to quit Akal Takht panel

HARJINDER Singh Dhami on Monday resigned as the president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) following condemnation from Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh regarding the sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh from Takht Damdama Sahib by the SGPC executive committee, which Dhami chairs.

Tackling Trump's Turnaround on Diversity Track

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being taken down across the US. It might be what Trump's America wants. But is it what India or the rest of the world wants too?

Holding areas, new SOPs to ease crowding at stns

In the wake of the stampede at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday, the Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a slew of measures to prevent untoward incidents as it identified 60 railway stations across the country that experience high footfalls.

Bus-ted batteries: Public transport turns public workout for TNSTC passengers

SEVERAL TNSTC buses at KTC Nagar depot have to keep their wheels turning throughout the day; a single halt is enough to exhaust the engine and the vehicle won't move one inch further.

Whole of Thiruparankundram Hill, except 33 cents, belongs to Murugan

THE entire Thiruparankundram Hill belongs to Lord Murugan and is a part of the Shaivite sect of Hinduism, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said after visiting the hill temple on Monday.

Heavy rush, passengers with confirmed tickets scramble to board trains

JHARKHAND police on Monday reviewed the overcrowding at railway stations in the state following at least five women fainting at Ranchi railway station on Sunday because of unprecedented overcrowding.

HC Dismisses PIL on Pension for Caste Violence Victims

Pension is an individual's right and only the aggrieved person can seek relief, says court

Lured into trafficking by friend, reprieve for Indian on death row

THE UAE authorities have notified the Indian embassy that there is no immediate execution scheduled for Shehzadi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of an infant under her care.

474 Pleas Received During Weekly Grievance Meet

DISTRICT Revenue Officer A Ravichandran presided over the weekly grievance redressal meeting at the district collectorate here on Monday, and received over 474 petitions from the public.

41 Former Police Officers Arrested in Bangladesh for Committing Atrocities

POLICE in Bangladesh have arrested 41 former officers who are among 1,059 ex-policemen accused of committing atrocities during the 2024 student-led movement that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, officials and media reports said on Monday.

WFI withdraws entries from 2nd Ranking Series

IN yet another disappointing news for Indian wrestlers, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday wrote to the organiser, the Albanian Wrestling Federation, expressing its inability to send the team for the second Ranking Series scheduled in Tirana from February 26 to March 2.

Places Of Worship Act Case Posted To April

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred hearing to the first week of April on a batch of petitions in connection with the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Cong, BJP in war of words over DOGE election funding claims

THE political row over the alleged US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) funding in Indian elections escalated on Monday, with the BJP and the Congress trading barbs over the allegations.

CT, least favoured but money-spinner

Tournament, which also marks return of an ICC event in Pakistan after 1996, begins in Karachi on Wednesday

Panel meets to pick new CEC, Cong asks govt to defer its call

THE selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met on Monday to pick the next Chief Election Commissioner.

Teachers' Assn Seeks Release of SS Funds, Warns of Agitation

Various government teachers' associations have warned of protests if the central government continues to withhold ₹2,401 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds to Tamil Nadu, citing its refusal to implement the three-language policy and PM SHRI schools in the state.

Nepal student suicide at KIIT sparks tension

Incident draws intervention of Nepal PM, Odisha univ asks protesting students to vacate campus, revokes decision later