The New Indian Express Chennai - November 06, 2024

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November 06, 2024

Right to take over pvt property not total: SC

Not all pvt property can be taken over for common good: 7:2 verdict

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US votes to elect its 47th President

MILLIONS of Americans on Tuesday headed towards polling stations across the United States to elect the 47th President between Republican leader Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in an election billed as one of the most consequential contests for the White House in decades.

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SC UPHOLDS U.P. BOARD OF MADARSA EDU ACT, NULLIFIES HC ORDER

IN a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004, and set aside the Allahabad High Court's order declaring the Act unconstitutional.

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Land trouble delays ECR project, cost up three-fold

LAND acquisition for the six-laning of the 10.3-km stretch of the East Coast Road from Thiruvanmiyur to Akkarai, a busy stretch in Chennai, has been dragging on for over a decade, pushing the land acquisition cost three-fold in 11 years.

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3 girls saved from bonded labour in Chennai home

A 17-year-old girl from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and two 20-year-old girls, one from AP and another from Poonamallee, who were employed as bonded labourers at a sprawling house at Valasaravakkam in Chennai, were rescued by a team of officials on Tuesday.

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Yechury gone, CPM moves towards Karat line to keep off Congress on core issues

WITHDRAWING from the line proffered by former CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury, the Left party's current leadership feels it should distance itself from the Congress on core issues such as neo-liberal policies and stance against communal politics.

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Govt to sell 2.5% in HZL to raise ₹5K cr

THE Centre on Tuesday announced its plan to divest up to 2.5% of its stake in Hindustan Zinc through an offer for sale (OFS) set to commence on November 6.

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Make Thiruppugazh panel report public

HENNAI, originally a cluster of few villages, has a draining system that is more than a century old with three rivers, Cooum, Adyar and Kosasthalaiyar dissecting it.

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PRAYERS AT KAMALA'S ANCESTRAL VILLAGE AHEAD OF US PREZ POLLS

Tiruvarur: A section of residents of Painganadu Thulasendrapuram village in Tiruvarur on Tuesday offered prayers at the Sri Dharma Sastha Ayyanar Kovil for the victory of US Vice-President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Tuesday, coinciding with the commencement of the polling.

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Irfan wife delivery clip: Med panel summons doc

THE Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TMC) will summon the doctor involved in the case regarding YouTuber Mohammed Irfan who landed in a controversy after he had shot and released a video of him clamping his newborn daughter's umbilical cord at a private hospital in Shollinganallur.

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GO issued for 70 fellowships under Tholkudi scheme

THE Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department has issued a Government Order to provide fellowship to 70 students through the Tamil Nadu Fellowship for Tribal Research initiative, part of the Tholkudi scheme.

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Dad, girl dump body in trolley bag after murder, held

A father and his 17-year-old daughter from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh were arrested by the Korukkupet Railway Police late on Monday on the charge of murder after they allegedly attempted to dispose of a woman's body near Minjur railway station by concealing it in a trolley bag.

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Elderly couple run over by train at station

AN elderly couple died after they were run over by an express train at Maraimalai Nagar Railway Station when they were trying to cross the railway tracks on Monday night.

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Temporary staff allege PF not remitted by corpn

NINE temporary workers of zone 3 (Sembakkam) under the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation have alleged that their PF deductions since October 2023 have not been reflected in their respective accounts.

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Officials told to finish STP work by this month

TAMBARAM City Municipal Corporation commissioner C Balachander, who carried out a surprise inspection of development works on Tuesday, told authorities to complete work on the sewage treatment plant at Anakaputhur by this month.

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10 libraries to be transformed into co-working, learning spaces

IN a move to expand access to education and professional resources, the state government has announced plans to transform 10 public libraries into modern co-working and learning spaces under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam scheme.

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HC slams health dept for delay in appointing dialysis technicians in GHs

CRITICISING the apathy shown by the health department in addressing the issue of lack of dialysis technicians in the government hospitals, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the health secretary to file an affidavit on the time required to appoint dialysis technicians in GHs on a permanent basis.

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4 arrested for attack on SC boy in Tirunelveli

AFTER a 17-year-old SC boy was attacked by members of a dominant caste on Monday, the Tirunelveli taluk police arrested four persons on Tuesday and are searching for other suspects.

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SOP soon for police to implement court orders: TN

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that a standard operating procedure (SOP) is being worked out for proper implementation of court orders passed in criminal cases.

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CM OPENS 2.9L SQFT ELCOT IT PARK

Six-storey facility has been constructed in Coimbatore at a cost of ₹158 crore, over 3,500 people likely to get jobs

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New mission to make TN leading AI hub in 5 years

THE state government will be implementing the Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission (TNAIM) to position the state as one of the leading AI hubs in the next five years.

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Stalin visits goldsmith workshop, says all demands will be fulfilled

CM MK Stalin visited a goldsmith's workshop at Kempatty Colony to know first hand the issues the workers of the jewellery-making industry face.

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HC slams health dept for delay in appointing dialysis technicians in GHs

CRITICISING the apathy shown by the health department in addressing the issue of lack of dialysis technicians in the government hospitals, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the health secretary to file an affidavit on the time required to appoint dialysis technicians in GHs on a permanent basis.

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Thiruma to consult functionaries on sharing stage with Vijay at book launch

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan reiterated that his party will remain in the alliance led by the DMK in 2026.

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TN's power demand set to rise to 23,013 MW by 2026-27: CEA report

TAMIL Nadu's power demand is expected to rise to 23,013 MW by 2026-27, as per the 20th Electricity Survey Report of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), submitted recently to the Union government.

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Govts may start copying China on strict censorship

CHINA's technological dominance could lead to increased scrutiny by officials in countries that adopt its technology, said Lt. Col. (retd) Vijaya Kumar, head of cybersecurity and AI at Lincoln Law Chambers, at a panel discussion organised at Crescent Institute of Science and Technology in Vandalur on Tuesday.

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Elderly cyclist dies as building collapses on him, owner booked

A 70-year-old man riding a bicycle on Vellore Road in Dharapadavedu in Katpadi was killed when parts of a dilapidated building collapsed and fell on him around 10.30am on Tuesday.

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Man murders relative for sexually assaulting son

A 28-year-old man was murdered by his relative for allegedly sexually assaulting the latter's minor son here on Tuesday.

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K'taka clerk ends life inside office, blames min's PA

Disturbed due to transfer, Yadavannavar had been posting messages against tahsildar

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MUDA scam: K'taka HC issues notice to Siddu, wife & govt agencies

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B M Parvathy, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, the Central and state governments, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and others on a petition filed by a social worker seeking transfer of the ongoing investigation of the Lokayukta police to the CBI in the criminal case against Siddaramaiah, his wife and others in connection with the alleged scam in the allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

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THE ATYPICAL FELLOWSHIP OF GANDHI SIBLINGS

The brother-sister bonhomie between Rahul & Priyanka is rare, matched only by the one between Jawaharlal & Vijaya Lakshmi. They don't preclude the view that dynasties erode democracy

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FORGIVANCE, FORGETTING AND THE CONSTITUTION

While our life continues to change with the ebb and flow of time, each of us finds meaning in new and different ways, with some aspects of our identities being forgotten—much like dust in the wind.

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REGULATORY CONCERNS ON AI DEPLOYMENT NEED ANSWERS SOON

THE new, revolutionary frontier of technology-artificial intelligence or AI-is being debated intensely with fresh calls for regulation.

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DEATHS SHINE LIGHT ON UNDERSERVED TRIBAL BELT

THE death of two women caused by consumption of mango kernel gruel last week in Kandhamal district and the Odisha government's predictable response encapsulates one thing-the more things change, the Kashipur block had jumped to national headlines for 19 such fatalities. After all these years, the villain has remained the same the humble porridge made of dried mango kernels.

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Kharif foodgrain production likely to go up by 5.7%

KHARIF food grain production for 2024-25 is likely to increase by 5.7% over that of the previous year. The total production is projected at 1647.05 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), which is 89.37 LMT more compared to last year and 124.59 LMT higher than the average kharif food grain production, according to the agriculture ministry's first advance estimate released on Tuesday.

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Wikipedia put on notice over 'bias, inaccurate' info

THE Centre has issued notice to Wikipedia referring to various complaints of \"bias and inaccuracies\" in information available on the platform.

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Jaishankar says attack on temple deeply concerning

CANADA has developed a pattern of making allegations without evidence, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Canberra on Tuesday.

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Oppn MPs meet Speaker over JPC on Waqf Bill, say satisfied with Birla reply

THE Opposition MPs part of the parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to register their protest against the alleged unilateral decisions being taken by the panel chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal.

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Canadian govt must ensure exemplary action against extremists: Mann

PUNJAB Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday condemned the incidents of violence in Canada and urged the Union government to take up the matter with the Canadian government.

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Key bills on agenda of Parliament winter session from Nov 25-Dec 20

THE winter session of Parliament, scheduled from November 25 to December 20, is expected to be stormy with the Opposition likely to protest the passage of several key Bills proposed by the government.

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Special tributes to 4 legends at IFFI planned

FOUR cinematic legends who shaped many facets of Indian cinema – Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Mohammed Rafi – will be honoured at this year's International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

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Sinha says will raze houses of those sheltering terrorists

AMID a surge in terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday warned that houses of those providing shelter to terrorists will be demolished.

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Sharad hints at retirement plan

FORMER union minister and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted at retirement from parliamentary politics as he said he will have to think about whether he should seek another Rajya Sabha term after his current tenure ends in 2026.

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7 guarantees in 30 J'khand rebel INDIA manifesto leaders expelled

THE INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its manifesto for the Jharkhand Assembly polls, promising the Sarna religion code for tribals, while guaranteeing Khatian-based domicile policy to woo the natives.

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HC says no to temples inside police stations

CONSTRUCTION of temples within police station premises has been halted in Madhya Pradesh by the MP High Court.

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Cop killed while trying to stop speeding SUV with liquor in 'dry' Gujarat

A 50-year-old policeman was killed early on Tuesday while trying to intercept an SUV allegedly involved in bootlegging in Gujarat's Surendranagar district, officials said.

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On 3rd visit after becoming MP, Rahul inaugurates road projects in Rae Bareli

CONGRESS MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi chaired a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting in Rae Bareli during a three-hour long visit to his parliamentary constituency on Tuesday.

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Launched recently, air ambulance no life saver

THE air ambulance service in Uttarakhand, launched by PM Narendra Modi recently, encountered difficulties in responding to the bus accident in Almora's Marchula, which claimed 36 lives on Monday.

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Two Chinese hurt in Pakistan after guard opens fire

TWO Chinese nationals were injured on Tuesday when a local security guard opened fire at them following a quarrel in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, police said.

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Indian Americans in 9 Congressional seats, likely to win in six

NINE Indian Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, including the re-election bid by five of them, while another three of them are having their maiden foray into Congressional politics.

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Netanyahu dismisses popular def minister, cites erosion of trust

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.

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IMF bailout in trouble after Lanka stops key reform

THE new National People's Power (NPP) government in Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced its first reversal of a key element in the ongoing IMF bailout programme concerning the loss-making state-owned enterprises.

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World watches as US votes in landmark poll

Closeness of the race and the number of states in play raise the likelihood that a victor might not be known on election night, once again

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Meta fined in S Korea for sharing user data

SOUTH Korea has fined Facebook-parent Meta more than $15 million for illegally collecting user information from nearly a million people without consent and sharing it with advertisers, the country's data watchdog said on Tuesday.

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Muralikrishnan, Xiaomi India head, resigns

CHINESE smart devices firm Xiaomi's India head Muralikrishnan B has resigned from the company to pursue his interest in academic research, the company said on Monday.

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Rupee hits new low of 84.12, currency traders say this is not bottom

DESPITE the broader equity market making a sharp rally towards the second half, rupee continued its precarious ride, falling further on Tuesday.

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CBDT's new guidelines for I-T interest waiver

THE Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday announced new guidelines aimed at providing relief to taxpayers regarding the waiver and reduction of interest payable under Section 220(2) of the Income-tax Act.

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Trade barriers could rise if Trump wins

THE US election results could have a far-reaching impact on global trade if Donald Trump emerges victorious on November 12, the election results day.

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UST opens second office in Bengaluru

DIGITAL transformation solutions company UST opened its second delivery centre in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

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US polls: Trump win could be negative for Indian markets

A win by Kamala Harris is mostly deemed favourable for markets

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Subscribe with long-term view: Analysts on Swiggy's mega initial public offering

The street is not very optimistic about Swiggy delivering a blockbuster listing gain as the company's unlisted shares are trading with a grey market premium (GMP) of ₹8, marking a decline from the earlier ₹20.

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Cryptos volatile ahead of US polls results, Bitcoin may hit $1L in near term

THE US elections always influence financial markets and the crypto sector is not an exception as experts anticipate a favourable regulatory environment, especially for virtual digital assets (VDS).

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Eyes on host city as IOA submits letter of intent for 2036 Olympics

THE Indian Olympic Association has finally submitted the letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee on October 1.

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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury

NOVAK Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out on Tuesday due to an unspecified injury.

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Confident Tamil Nadu take on hosts Assam

A confident-looking Tamil Nadu take on Assam in the Ranji Trophy fixture to be played at Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati starting from Wednesday.

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1574 players sign up for IPL mega auction

A WHOPPING 1574 cricketers, including 1165 Indians, have signed up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 which will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.

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ERIGAISI SURVIVES ANOTHER CLOSE MATCH

A win today will see the Indian GM becoming World Number 2

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Little acts, big heart

It's the smallest things that sometimes make the biggest difference. A smile from a stranger, someone holding the door, a friend complimenting your outfit—these little acts of kindness are heartwarmingly simple, yet they can brighten someone's entire day.

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The aromatic perennial herb

ARRAGON (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb prized for its warm, aromatic flavour.

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-0-mania

As human reliance on eggs grew over time, the way they are devoured also changed worldwide.

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WHISKING UP CHRISTMAS MAGIC

As the calendar turns to November and a hint of winter whispers through the air in Chennai, anticipation begins to build for the festive season ahead.

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EVERYTHING ABOUT DARYL DIXON S2 IS EDGIER

Actors Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Eriq Ebouaney, Anne Charrier, and Romain Levi discuss the significance of their characters in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 - The Book of Carol

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Lena Headey and Henry Winkler to star in Normal

Earlier, we reported about Bob Odenkirk starring in an action film titled Normal. The latest news is that actors Lena Headey and Henry Winkler have been added to the film's cast.

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Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick to star in and direct a film

Real-life couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are all set to star in and direct a film titled Family Movie.

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