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Maha's Newest Initiative Aims To Protect Its Forts

The government's proactive measures to protect these forts ensure that visitors can continue to experience Maharashtra's rich historical offerings for aeons to come.

JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

THE Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

Control of Rafah crossing will stay with Israel

ISRAEL said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.

Presumptive tax benefit extended to non-resident cruise ship owners

THE government has notified presumptive tax for non-residents engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.

Samantha Unveils Super Champs Jersey

CHENNAI Super Champs owner and actor, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, unveiled the team's fiery yellow-and-red jersey at a function held at Sathyabama University, here on Tuesday.

J&K village declared containment zone after 5 more cases surface

FIVE new cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the remote village of Badhal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Liverpool Seal Last-16 Berth, Barca Post Epic Victory in CL

LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

China Commissions New-Gen Frigate as Competition Rises

CHINA's navy commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will \"play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness\" of its forces.

Can't take cops extorting money lightly

THE Madras High Court has commented that policemen extorting money from the public is a serious offence and it cannot be taken lightly.

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to sink 10-man Bengaluru FC

Odisha FC fought back to post a thrilling 3-2 win over Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League in Bengaluru here on Wednesday.

Quad Meet Says Committed to Regional Maritime Security

IN the first major diplomatic event of the second Donald Trump presidency, Quad countries opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion while reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Trawlers spotted amid Olive Ridley deaths, NGT warns of complete ban

Vessels spotted off Chennai beaches; NGT pulls up state officials for not enforcing rules

Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L cr in Davos Meet

Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

BPCL's Q3 profit up 20% on healthy sales growth

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a 20% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹3,806 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

Clinical Sinner Crushes De Minaur To Advance

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semifinals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless to close on a first Melbourne crown.

Airtel's new tariff makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

14 Killed, 24 Injured in Two Separate Road Accidents in Karnataka

As many as fourteen people were killed and 24 sustained injuries in two separate road accidents that occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Wednesday, police said.

Chennai Ceat plant's WEF honour speaks to TN's stature

INDUSTRIES Minister Dr T R B Rajaa congratulated Anant Goenka, vice chairman of Ceat, a leading Indian tyre manufacturer, during the World Economic Forum in Davos following the company's plant in Sriperumbudur being recognised as part of the WEF Global Lighthouse Network.

Stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah complex extended

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

TNSTC Kovai to recruit 393 crew through pvt firm

THE Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Coimbatore division has decided to fill 393 vacancies (148 drivers and 245 conductors) in Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, and Erode branches with the help of a private firm.

Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids the talks table on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

Ali's murder case

Mining department inspects more quarries for illegal mining in Pudukottai for 2nd day

BSNL user base erodes by 0.34mn in Nov as customer migration slows down

AFTER gaining customer base for four consecutive months, the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) lost 0.34 million subscribers in November 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.

AIADMK made TN revenue-deficit state: CM

Stalin says out of the 505 election promises made by DMK ahead of 2021 polls, govt has fulfilled 389 of them

EPS Says MNREGA Salaries Not Paid, FM Says Centre Failed to Give Funds

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday condemned the DMK government for failing to disburse wages for the workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the past two months.

Bikaner Beckons

This city, rich in culture and history, now has its own heritage walk that promises to be an immersive journey through its landmarks...

Tribal youth injured in elephant attack near Velliangiri village

A 23-year-old tribal youth was severely injured in a wild elephant attack, at Thondai near Velliangadu on Tuesday.

HOW THE BLOC IS CHIPPING AWAY AT ITSELF

Contradictions between INDIA partners have been coming to fore since the 2024 Lok Sabha results. The Congress can neither go it alone, nor wholeheartedly take others along

Kanchi court slams cops for 'casual' probe, acquits 12 in murder of Dalit youth

ACQUITTING 11 caste Hindus and one Muslim man accused of killing a Dalit in 2013, the Kancheepuram sessions court criticised the investigating police officials for their 'lethargic and casual' probe which led to the case crumbling. The judge recommended departmental action against the officers involved.