The New Indian Express Chennai - November 30, 2024

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November 30, 2024

Won't allow tungsten mining, centre must retract nod: CM to PM

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday opposed the awarding of tungsten mining rights in Madurai district by the union government to a private firm, saying that the Tamil Nadu government will never permit any mining activity in Arittapatti and its surrounding areas considering the site's biodiversity heritage status and opposition from the local residents.

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Kharge plainspeak at CWC meet on factionalism, hints at 'tough decisions'

UNSPARING in his criticism of his party colleagues, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asserted that ‘tough decisions’ will have to be taken and ‘accountability fixed’ for the party's electoral debacle in Haryana and Maharashtra.

1 min

Outside support among options if he isn't CM, Shinde tells Amit Shah

WHEN caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday, he gave him three tough options on government formation in Maharashtra.

1 min

GDP growth sinks to 2-year low

Economy grows just 5.4% in July-Sept quarter, raising doubts about meeting full-year target of 6.5%

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FENGAL LANDFALL TODAY; RED ALERT FOR CITY, 6 DISTRICTS

AFTER playing hide-and-seek for three days, cyclonic storm 'Fengal' formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is heading towards the north coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where it is expected to make landfall on Saturday afternoon, the regional meteorological centre (RMC) said on Friday.

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SC pauses trial court hearing on Sambhal

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Sambhal trial court in Uttar Pradesh not to take any further action pursuant to its order for a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid.

1 min

Workers clear silt with bare hands, clip triggers furore

A video doing the rounds on social media showing two workers desilting a drain on Kaveri Street in Saligramam with bare hands has raised concern regarding safety and welfare of labourers.

1 min

Constable, aide arrested for peddling meth

GREATER Chennai Police on Friday arrested James (37), working as a constable at Ashok Nagar police station, and his accomplice Surender (36), and seized 10 gm of methamphetamine.

1 min

22K corpn staff ready to face storm

10 additional workers for each ward, food and water kept ready at 329 rain relief centres

1 min

Union govt working with the aim of welfare for all, Prez tells Ooty tribals

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu said the progress of tribal people will help the development of the country and Tamil Nadu government is taking efforts for the development of tribal people.

1 min

Till we respect the environment, December will be season of sorrow

Remember, at the peak of the 2015 floods, we were trying to rescue a man who was entirely drenched, bereft of any sense of what was happening save meekly allowing us to lift him onto a boat.

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Guidelines to be framed on how to release remains of infants from GHs soon

WITH the practice of government health institutions handing over the bodies of stillborn and also newborn babies to parents in big shopper bags or cardboard boxes often drawing criticism, the health department has decided to constitute a committee of doctors and experts to frame guidelines soon to curb this practice.

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Oxford museum agrees to repatriate stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol to TN

OXFORD University in London has agreed to repatriate the Thirumangai Alwar Bronze Idol, which was illegally removed from a temple at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu between 1957 and 1967 and is currently stored at the university's Ashmolean Museum.

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Survey finds MTC app usage limited, over 70% use it rarely

NEARLY two years after its launch, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (MTC) Chennai bus mobile application, which provides real-time information on bus arrivals and other details, remains largely unpopular among users, according to a survey conducted by an NGO.

1 min

New agent for Prince of Arcot Endowments

Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali has appointed Nawabzada Ghulam Ghouse, his younger son (48), as new agent to Prince of Arcot Endowments.

1 min

ED restitutes ₹25-crore property to bank

The ED's Chennai zonal office restituted a property worth ₹25.38 crore, attached during a money laundering investigation, to Indian Bank, a release said.

1 min

CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity

CHENNAI Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority has appointed Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd to conduct a study and prepare 'Bus transport and last mile connectivity improvement plan' for Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) covering 5,904 sq.km.

1 min

Linguistic minority colleges bound by NMC's PG edu reservation rule'

THE Madras HC has held that private linguistic minority medical colleges are bound by the provision of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Reservations (PG-MER), 2023 issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the agreements made with the government to reserve PG medical seats for the government quota as per the applicable laws of the state or union territory.

1 min

TN: Will work with ED but it shouldn't register cases out of political vendetta

THE state government on Friday told the Madras High Court that it is willing to work in tandem with the ED in money laundering cases but the agency shall not register cases out of political vendetta.

1 min

₹3L given to kin of girl who died of snakebite

CM MK Stalin announced solatium of ₹3 lakh to the family of the tribal girl who died of snakebite on Thursday.

1 min

After assurance, revenue staff call off protest

THE strike called by the Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials Association (TNROA) was called off on Friday after the government assured them that some of their demands would be considered favorably.

1 min

Traders in Erode and Madurai down shutters in protest against GST on rent

THE Federation of All Trade and Industry Association (FATIA) said around 30,000 shops and industrial establishments in Erode participated in the bandh on Friday called to urge the repeal of 18% GST on rent for commercial buildings.

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ED raids premises of AIADMK, BJP men over 'shady contracts'

THE ED held searches at the residences of a few AIADMK and BJP leaders in the district on Friday. The searches targeted individuals allegedly involved in financial irregularities during the previous AIADMK regime.

1 min

2K relief camps readied to take on Fengal: Minister

471 people in Tiruvarur, Nagai dists sheltered in relief camps; disaster management authority asks construction firms to secure their cranes

1 min

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST, AND EVERY SINNER HAS A FUTURE

Ensuring reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners and protecting their rights are the significant objectives of prison administration. But the recent incident in Vellore Central Prison, where a life convict has been illegally utilized for domestic work in the residence of the DIG-Prisons and assaulted for alleged theft of ₹4.5 lakh is a matter of grave concern.

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CM reviews agri, fisheries & dairy works

CM MK Stalin reviewed the progress of the implementation of schemes announced during the budget session of the state Assembly for the departments of agriculture, fisheries, dairy development, Kadhi and Tamil development.

1 min

Celebrating women achievers; Devi Awards in B'luru today

IT'S time to celebrate the accomplishments of women achievers again with The New Indian Express on Saturday, after nine years. The Devi Awards is back in Bengaluru after 2015.

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Elderly couple, son murdered

AN elderly couple and their son were murdered by an unidentified gang at their farmhouse inside a coconut grove at Semalaigoundanpalayam in Tiruppur late on Thursday.

1 min

SC stays restoration of DA case against OPS

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Madras High Court order restoring a disproportionate assets (DA) case against former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam and his family members.

1 min

Graft-accused ED officer gets nod for virtual trial

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that ED officer Ankit Tiwari, accused of corruption, could appear virtually before the special trial court in Madurai during hearings in the case against him.

1 min

BEFORE DHAKA SETS A FRESH DATE WITH DEMOCRACY

Despite all its posturing, Bangladesh's interim govt realises it can't wish away the nation's interdependence with India. First, Yunus must curb violence on minorities and work towards polls

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IS IT TIME TO THINK OF A RAM SETU EXPRESS?

AS far as railway bridges go, you could call it short-spanning only 2.2 km. Yet, if you look hard at what it could lead to, it's symbolic of a magnificent possibility of historical, cultural, economic and geopolitical significance in the 21st century.

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Mix of culture, costume, crafts, cuisine at Kumbh

THE Ministry of Tourism has planned a cultural extravaganza—a series of performances—showcasing the vibrant and colourful customs, arts and crafts of the states at Mahakumbh to be held starting January in Prayagraj.

1 min

CRPF frames SOPs to curb jawans' suicide

THE Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has put in place Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that aim to curb suicides and fratricides among its personnel, officials said.

1 min

Fix time for completion of trials, but denying bail no solution, SC tells HCs

THE Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure after discovering that High Courts have been denying bail to people incarcerated for long periods.

1 min

'Not received US summons in Adani case'

THE Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that allegations against the top members of the Adani Group were a legal matter involving private firms, individuals and the US Department of Justice, and that India was not informed about the case in advance.

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Bangla must protect all minorities: MEA

INDIA on Friday said the interim government in Bangladesh must protect all minorities as it expressed serious concern over rising incidents of violence against Hindus in the neighboring country.

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Govt, Oppn talk to break deadlock in Parliament...

AS Parliament proceedings washed out for the fourth day in a row, the government and the Opposition parties are holding talks to find a way out to break the impasse.

1 min

India, UK decide to design and produce electric propulsion capability of Navy

IN a significant move, India and the United Kingdom have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to initiate discussions on Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy.

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meanwhile, another day wasted, no business for fourth day in a row

THE proceedings of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were suspended without conducting any business for the fourth day in a row on Friday, following Opposition uproar over several contentious issues such as Adani bribery charges, the Sambhal violence and Manipur.

1 min

'General Staff Road' to boost U'khand tourism

UTTARAKHAND is set to receive a major infrastructure boost with the construction of the 'General Staff Road', which connects Gwaldam to Tapovan in the strategically important border district of Chamoli.

1 min

4:1 or 5:1? J'khand deadlock over cabinet slots formula continues

WITH lobbying for ministerial berths intensifying among MLAs, the ruling alliance is said to have failed to reach consensus on the formula.

1 min

2 govt staffers sacked, 1st since Omar took over

In the first case since Omar Abdullah-led NC took charge last month, the J&K government has sacked two government employees, including a teacher and a pharmacist, by invoking Article 311 of the Constitution.

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Manipur govt seeks Army help to trace missing man, schools & colleges reopen

THE Manipur government on Friday sought help from the Army to find out a 56-year-old man reported missing from the Leimakhong camp in the Kangpokpi district on November 25, even as educational institutes reopened in Imphal valley and Jiribam district.

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Wild elephant dies after touching high tension wire in MP, 12th in a month

A male elephant died due to electrocution in Maihar district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday, the 12th jumbo death in the state in one month.

1 min

Coast guard info leaked to Pak, man nabbed in Gujarat

THE Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested an Indian national, named Dinesh Gohel, on charges of espionage.

1 min

Sukhu seeks spl package on lines of J&K and NE

THE Himachal Pradesh Government has requested the Centre for a special industrial package on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir and North-east states, with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu calling on Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal in New Delhi.

1 min

'Crunch of docs, no valid licences for blood banks'

CAG report presented to House flags shortage of paramedics in Bihar

1 min

Iran set to enrich uranium with new centrifuges: UN

Seen as bid to increase leverage ahead of Trump's return to White House next year

1 min

ISKCON row: B'desh freezes accounts of 17

BANGLADESH'S authorities have ordered freezing for 30 days the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON, including its former member Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested this week on sedition charges, media reports said on Friday.

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Kids die of suffocation at Gaza store

TWO children and a woman were crushed to death Friday as a crowd of Palestinians pushed to get bread at a bakery in the Gaza Strip amid a worsening food crisis in the war-ravaged territory, medical officials said.

1 min

Georgian protesters, police clash as PM suspends EU membership talks

POLICE and protesters brutally clashed in Georgia after the country's ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028.

1 min

Rebels storm Assad-controlled Aleppo

JIHADISTS and their Turkish-backed allies reached Syria's second city of Aleppo on Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the government backed by Iran and Russia.

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UK MPs back historic bill on assisted dying

MEMBERS of Parliament in the House of Commons on Friday voted in favour of a historic bill that could pave the way for terminally ill adults in England and Wales with just six months left to live to request medical assistance to end their lives.

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US univs warn foreign students of Trump travel bans

SEVERAL American universities have issued travel advisories for their international students as well as staff and urged them to return to the US before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January next year amid concerns over travel bans that may be enacted by his administration.

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Forex reserves fall as rupee remains weak

THE forex reserves continued to fall for the eighth consecutive week, falling by $1.31 billion to $656.582 billion for the week to November 22.

1 min

Core sector growth rises to 3.1% in October

THE output of eight key infrastructure sectors expanded by 3.1% in October 2024, sharply down from a 12.7% growth seen in the same month the previous year, according to official data released on Friday.

1 min

DLF to sell Kolkata Tech Park 1 to RDB Primarc Techno Park for ₹637 cr

DLF, the country's largest real estate company, is selling its Kolkata Tech Park 1 business undertaking to RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP (An affiliate of Primarc & RDB group), on a slump sale basis for an aggregate consideration of ₹637 crore.

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There is no credit risks so far for Adanis as group has good cash balance: Crisil

RATINGS agency Crisil report released on Friday ruled out any credit risks for Adani Group in the medium term.

1 min

Care Hospitals merges with Aster DM Healthcare

In a major consolidation move, Dr Azad Moopen-founded Aster DM Healthcare and private equity majors Blackstone and TPG-backed Quality Care India (Care Hospitals) have agreed to merge.

1 min

SC bars Aakash to amend AoA plan

THE Supreme Court on Friday directed Byju's subsidiary Aakash Institute not to implement the resolution to amend its Articles of Association (AoA), which was passed at the EGM (extraordinary general meeting).

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Capex slowdown helps govt cut deficit by 6.6% in Apr-Oct

THE slowing down of capital expenditure has helped the central government keep its books in order with fiscal deficit contracting by 6.6% in the first seven months (April-October) of the current financial year, according to the released by the government.

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VW gets $1.4 bn tax evasion notice

Imported cars in unassembled condition, which attracts 30-35% duty but paid at 5-15% rate

1 min

Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike

CLOSE to 200 warehouse workers and delivery drivers from Amazon gathered in New Delhi, protesting against poor wages and working conditions.

1 min

Gill returns to batting in nets post thumb injury ahead of PM XI tie

AS India are getting ready for the two-day pink ball game against the Prime Minister XI in Canberra, Shubman Gill returning to the nets came as good news for the selectors and the team management.

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FOURTH GAME STALEMATE

Gukesh settles for a draw vs Ding; over to Game Five at World Chess Championships match

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Shamsher, Whetton to be Delhi co-captains

DELHI SG Pipers on Friday appointed experienced Australian and three-time Olympian Jacob Whetton and India's double Olympic medallist, Shamsher Singh, as co-captains of their men's team for Season 1 of the revamped Hockey India League (HIL).

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CT may be moved out of Pak as PCB firm on 'no hybrid model'

AS Pakistan Cricket Board stuck to its no hybrid model stand during the ICC board meeting on Friday, chances of moving the tournament out of the country grew manifold.

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Climate change and perils in sports: Focus on 2026 FIFA WC

Latest study has indicated that excessive heat during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada would have a bearing on the performances of players.

1 min

Top guns Sindhu & Lakshya stroll into semifinals

STAR Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen moved a step closer to clinching the women's and men's singles titles respectively, registering straight-game wins to advance to the semifinals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament here on Friday.

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East Bengal post 1st win of season

EAST Bengal FC ended their winless run as they edged past NorthEast United FC 1-0 at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday.

1 min

Plastic Pollution Negotiations at the Crossroads in Busan

India proposes dedicated multilateral fund to compensate developing countries for their transition towards plastic-free living - without overlap with the mandates of other multilateral agreements

4 mins

A fashion symphony

Shifting the lens on the artistes' attire rather than just their art, the Marvellous Marghazhi is back for a second time this Sunday

2 mins

PILL SCARCITY & PERILS

While there is a worry of ban on over-thecounter emergency contraceptive pills, people share their difficulties in finding these drugs in pharmacies

5 mins

Paediatric urology: Why timely treatment matters

GENITOURINARY disorders are among the most common surgical issues in children, comprising over 40 per cent of paediatric surgical cases seen in clinical practice.

1 min

WHOLESOME GOODNESS

OW much food do you feed your child – a small bowl, a third of the plate, or maybe using the \"fist-sized stomach\" rule? No matter how you measure, there's always that lingering question – \"Is my child full, or am I overfeeding them?\"

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Spectacular Visuals elevate a generic yet charming story

BACK in 2016, when Moana hit theaters, it opened to a wave of positivity. At its core, the film conveyed the age-old message of good triumphing over evil.

2 mins

'Rebellion creates art'

At the 55th International Film Festival of India, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, speaks about censorship, Masoom 2, and more

2 mins

FILMMAKING OVERTAKES STORYTELLING IN THIS MOSTLY EFFECTIVE PRISON DRAMA

We are often told that hell is for sinners and heaven is for the morally upright. In Sidharth Vishwanath's metaphorically rich Sorgavaasal, we are shown how the prison, which operates much like hell, is a place where sinners rule, and more often than not, the innocent are condemned to either rot or turn sinners themselves.

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Sundeep Kishan to headline Jason Sanjay's directorial debut

N Friday, Lyca Productions announced the cast and crew of Jason Sanjay's directorial debut.

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