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₹50K cost on assn for filing multiple PILs on same issue

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court imposed ₹50,000 cost on an association which sought the removal of encroachments on temple and government lands near Thirumangalam taluk.

Have you imposed undeclared emergency, CPM TN secy asks Stalin

TAKING a jibe at DMK for controlling protests using police, CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan said, \"We are in alliance with the DMK to defeat the BJP that is attempting to dismantle the Constitution of India.

Hard disk turned key to open Chennai link to HK bank accounts

FIVE years after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began investigating an international Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) scam orchestrated from Chennai, the recovery of a hard disc from a house in north Chennai in 2021 led to the discovery that the foreign bank accounts receiving the laundered money were being operated from the city.

Cong Will Field Candidate in Erode East: TN Party Chief

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai on Friday said the Congress would undoubtedly contest the upcoming Erode (East) Assembly by-election.

Madurai prison fraud: DVAC raids 11 places across six districts

The DVAC had registered a case against 11 people, including the then superintendent of Madurai Central Prison M Urmila, former jailer S Vasantha Kannan and former administrative officer M Thiagarajan, on charges of misappropriating ₹1.63 crore between 2019 and 2021 while purchasing raw materials to manufacture stationery, and manipulating prison records pertaining to the supply of stationery articles to government departments.

BJP Justice Rally: Khushbu Among Cadre Detained

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar and other members of the party's women wing were detained by the Madurai city police at Simakkal here on Friday, for attempting to hold a justice rally from Madurai to Chennai over the Anna University sexual assault case.

RISE summit: Tamil bizmen from 40 countries to take part

TAMIL entrepreneurs and professionals from 40 countries will take part in The RISE 14th Global Summit, scheduled from January 9 to 11.

1.4 kg meth, five pistols seized from two men

The Greater Chennai Police (GCP) arrested two men on Thursday in a follow-up to the ketamine bust at Arumbakkam on Tuesday.

All efforts go waste as debris dumping continues on Perungudi-Velachery road

THE Greater Chennai Corporation's (GCC) initiatives to tackle illegal dumping of waste seem to be an exercise in futility as construction and demolition waste continue to be dumped on Perungudi-Velachery MRTS Station Road.

All-in-One Helpline, Power Backup Could Alleviate Woes

Chennai has faced significant flooding and cyclones over the years, and climate change is expected to exacerbate these extreme weather events, testing our city to its limits.

KL Check Dam Will Harm Tiger Habitat: TN

The Kerala government's construction of a check dam across the Silandhi river has raised concerns, with the TN Forest department on Friday saying the project would compromise the core tiger habitat of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR).

Cannot conduct elephant camps without centre's permission: HC

THE Madras High Court has told the Tamil Nadu Forest department that it cannot run elephant camps without getting the necessary permission under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, from the authorities of the union government.

LKG girl falls into septic tank at pvt school, dies

A four-year-old lower kindergarten student of a private matriculation school near Vikravandi police station died after accidentally falling into a septic tank on the premises on Friday.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts

Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.

ED searches Duraimurugan's house, son's college in Vellore

OFFICIALS of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at four locations in Vellore on Friday, including the Gandhi Nagar residence of Water Resources Minister and DMK General Secretary Duraimurugan.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China

New Delhi also conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China's plan to build a massive hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river, which flows into India.

Gas tanker topples, grips Kovai in fear

TENSION gripped Coimbatore on Friday morning after a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker overturned on the old flyover on arterial Avinashi Road at Uppilipalayam, triggering 100kg of LPG leak.

Woman returning home after work stabbed to death

A 32-year-old woman returning home after work was stabbed 10 times near Uthangarai in Krishnagiri around 9pm on Thursday.

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Illegal dumping: Is Kerala aiding violator, asks NGT

THE southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday questioned the Kerala government as to whether it is colluding with the alleged violator in the illegal dumping of biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu and directed the secretary of Kerala's environment department to submit a detailed report on the issue.

'I WANT TO WORK WITH VISIONARY DIRECTORS'

Actor Amitt K Singh lets us in on his latest crime thriller Mohrey and his future projects

TASTE OF ITALY

Comfort, flavour, and a touch of Italy-experience it all at this new rooftop restaurant

SALT OF THE SEA

This beachside restaurant in Mahabalipuram offers grills with fresh catches of the day and enticing cocktails

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

In a move that could enhance digital payments in India, the Indian government has lifted restrictions on WhatsApp Payments.

Emerging technologies to drive job growth in 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was a major trend in 2024, is expected to further accelerate in 2025. The sector is set for expansion with high demand for roles such as data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and others, says First Meridian Business Services.

What lies ahead for ODI skipper Rohit after BGT

“The next stage is the WTC final and the Champions Trophy. I have full faith in Rohit Sharma's captaincy, that we will be the champions in both these tournaments,” former BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said in a video message following India's T20 World Cup win in June this year. While Shah has joined as ICC chair since, Rohit's fortunes seemed to have plummeted.

STORM BEFORE THE BIGGEST TEST

Despite dressing room 'chaos', India would be looking to salvage pride in Sydney and keep hopes of qualifying for WTC final alive

Honour equally belongs to team: Salima

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.