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SBI cuts savings a/c rate to 2.5%, lowest in industry
THE country's largest lender State Bank has slashed the interest rate on savings bank deposits by a hefty 25-50 bps to 2.5% from the existing 2.7%, the lowest on record.
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June 17, 2025
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'You devalue passport': 'Dunki' agent denied pre-arrest bail
THE Supreme Court on Monday denied anticipatory bail to an accused for allegedly duping a man after promising to send him to the US through the 'donkey' route and said such people bring disrepute to Indian passports.
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June 17, 2025
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Shah to states: Work out disaster mitigation plan at district level in 90 days
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asked state governments to work out an action plan for disaster management and mitigation at the district level in the next 90 days, also urging them to conduct inter-state mock drills on an annual basis on tackling calamities like cyclones.
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June 17, 2025
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India Bloc a United, Robust Alliance in TN
TAMIL Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai on Monday asserted that the INDIA bloc remains a united and robust alliance in the state, and not a single brick can be removed from it.
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June 17, 2025
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CM Announces Slew of Multi-Crore Infra Projects in Thanjai
Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a slew of new infrastructure projects for Thanjavur on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as MD, India Head
META has appointed Arun Srinivas as managing director and head for Meta in India.
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June 17, 2025
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Women's World Cup: India to open campaign versus SL
INDIA women are set to play Pakistan on October 5 in Colombo as the ICC released the schedule for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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G7 Leaders Urge Iran, Israel to End the Conflict
The Group of Seven summit began in Canada on Monday with world leaders scrambling to contain the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, with U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating his call for the two nations to start negotiating.
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June 17, 2025
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CLEANER FUEL PUSH IN RURAL INDIA NEEDS MORE ENERGY
OMEN'S access to clean energy and gender equality are intrinsically related, as transition to clean energy provides greater opportunities for women to improve their economic and physical well-being.
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June 17, 2025
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Meesho Gets NCLT Nod to Shift Base
Ecommerce firm Meesho has received the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval to shift its headquarters to India from the US.
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June 17, 2025
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Anti-Tasmac protest: HC junks case against Makkal Adhikaram
OBSERVING that protesting against a Tasmac liquor shop cannot be considered a criminal act, the Madras High Court recently quashed a case filed against the members of Makkal Adhikaram movement over a protest demanding the closure of a Tasmac outlet in Cuddalore district.
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June 17, 2025
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India a global health hub, produces 70% WHO vaccines, says minister
INDIA continues to be a leading supplier of vaccines and as much as 70 percent of World Health Organisation's total vaccines are sourced from the country, the Centre said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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India monitoring Israel-Iran tension; oil stocks sufficient
AS the tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, India is keeping a close watch on the situation and reviewing developments on a daily basis, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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KN Nehru: EPS may lose his post next year
TAKING a dig at former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, transport and electricity minister SS Sivasankar said it was during the previous AIADMK regime that guns were sold cheaply in the state.
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June 17, 2025
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3 Visually Impaired Students Get College Admission
WITH the support of Collector C Dinesh Kumar, three visually impaired government school students who were assured support for higher education, received admissions.
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June 17, 2025
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Govt is working towards finalising FTA with US by Jul 9: Commerce ministry
COMMERCE ministry has reiterated that the government is working towards finalising the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US before July 9, 2025, the day the 90-day deadline for exemption of reciprocal tariff ends.
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June 17, 2025
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Excavation reveals new structure at Bihar Stupa
RECENT excavations undertaken at the Tejpur Deora Stupa, also known as 'Kesariya Stupa', have exposed the true extent of the architecturally-imposing structure in Bihar's East Champaran.
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June 17, 2025
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Top Cyprus Civilian Award PM's 28th Global Honour
With the Cypriot highest civilian award, 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III', conferred upon him on Monday, Narendra Modi has received 28 international honours and awards, the highest among all Indian prime ministers.
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June 17, 2025
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Two months after deadly terror attack, tourists start trickling into Pahalgam
TOURISTS are gradually returning to picturesque Pahalgam, nearly two months after the terror attack in Baisaran Meadow took the lives of 25 tourists and a local youth.
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June 17, 2025
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Rare earth: Discussions with China
Ministries in talks with counterparts in China; govt facilitates auto industry's talks with suppliers
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June 17, 2025
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'Fairytale' ending as Spaun captures first Major title
JJ Spaun achieved his dream of winning his first Major golf title by capturing the US Open. Doing it with a 65-foot birdie putt on the last hole was pure magic.
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June 17, 2025
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Higher Edu Department to Focus on Improving Placements in TN Universities
University officials told to identify skills required by industries in the region, train students accordingly
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June 17, 2025
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HC Seeks HR&CE Dept.'s Reply on Plea Against Temple Consecration Timing
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday sought a counter affidavit from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) department on a review application filed against the court's order appointing a five-member committee to decide the timing for the consecration of Subramaniya Swamy temple in Tiruchendur, which is scheduled to take place on July 7.
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June 17, 2025
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Extend kuruvai package to 2.5 acres, urge CPM secy
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam on Monday said the kuruvai special package should be extended to cover 2.5 acres of land per farmer, instead of the current limit of only one acre.
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June 17, 2025
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Rahul, India's Big Man at the Top
One of the few batters well-versed with English conditions, opener will be key for visitors
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June 17, 2025
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No maintenance, plants on Thiruvanaikovil bridge median wither
ONCE hailed as a beautification initiative, the ornamental plants placed in colourful square-shaped pots at the median of Thiruvanaikovil bridge have now become a neglected sight, with many plants dried out and several pots damaged.
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June 17, 2025
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UN slams 'pushback' against diversity, inclusion around the globe
DIVERSITY, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are facing a pushback around the world as part of a strategic shift to scapegoat vulnerable groups, UN rights chief Volker Turk said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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10K camps for women to apply for welfare aid
THE women who were left out during the initial phases of the ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam’, wherein a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 is given to eligible women under the scheme, can submit fresh applications at the 10,000 ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ camps to be held across the state from July 15, said Chief Minister M K Stalin.
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June 17, 2025
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Rapido Rider Held for Slapping Woman Passenger
Video of roadside altercation in Bengaluru's Jayanagar goes viral, CCTV footage shows woman hitting him first
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June 17, 2025
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JLR Cuts Margin Guidance for FY26 on US Tariff, China Market Slowdown
TATA MOTORS' British subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover has projected that its operating profitability would suffer in 2025-26 and that its free cash flow would take a big hit due to US tariff hikes and a slowdown in the Chinese market.
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