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Army hunts for ammunition to protect air defence assets

AIMING to bolster security of the Indian Army's ground-based Air Defence assets against drones, the Indian Army Air Defence branch has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify prospective vendors (DPSUs/Private Vendors) to undertake manufacturing of 23mm Anti-Drone Ammunition under Make in India.

Inauguration of college named after Savarkar triggers political controversy

AN announcement for inaugurating a new college named after Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar triggered a political row, with the Congress and its student wing, NSUI, demanding that the college be renamed after former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Muizzu minister-EAM meet today

Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation

Cohesion at Home Must While Backing an Equitable World

As India champions the cause of the Global South, it must address its domestic vulnerabilities. International leadership requires a balance between ambition and resilience

Fertility Decline: A Success Story Or Cause For Concern?

India's declining fertility rates, once hailed as a success of family planning policies and socio-economic progress, are now the subject of renewed debate. Recent statements by the CMs of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and the RSS chief underscore a pressing issue: the implications of India's declining fertility for economic growth and sustainability. Despite achieving replacement-level fertility, India now faces the challenge of below-replacement fertility, which presents new socio-economic hurdles.

No info on products in agri centres

FARMERS complain that Agricultural Extension Centres and Sub-Agricultural Extension Centres are not displaying information about availability of products on notice boards.

Rash driving: TNSTC suspends two drivers

THE Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Coimbatore region suspended two drivers who carelessly drove buses.

45-Year-Old Tribal Man Killed in Wild Elephant Attack

A 45-year-old tribal man was allegedly killed in a wild elephant attack at Neelampathi in Tholampalayam near Periyanacikenpalayam forest range on Thursday.

Man held for rape of 80-yr-old breaks leg during escape bid

A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping an 80-year-old woman, near Hosur on Thursday.

Frost puts life in the slow lane in Nilgiris

TEMPERATURE has dipped sharply in Nilgiris over the last few days, forcing people to remain indoors.

Gang robs ₹20,000 from home-alone woman at village near Kerala border

A four-member gang robbed ₹20,000 from a woman who was staying alone in her home on a farmland and tried to strangle her with a nylon rope before escaping, at Mavuthampathi village located near Kerala border on Wednesday night.

Motorists Shun CMCH Paid Parking Facility, Say Charges Are Exorbitant

They prefer to park vehicles on the road risking police action; officials may reconsider rates

Kalai Thiruvizha for school students to be held on Sat

The school education department will conduct the postponed state-level Kalai Thiruvizha at a private college on Saturday.

FB pic of car, LPG delivery help ED crack money laundering case

DISTINCT clues ranging from Facebook images and LPG gas cylinder deliveries to intelligence reports from Chennai Customs and data from the Tamil Nadu government's commercial taxes wing were crucial to the Enforcement Directorate busting the International Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) scam in Chennai.

TN will not compromise its edu policy for central fund: Minister

SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Thursday said CM M K Stalin is firm on not accepting funds from the centre under Samagra Shiksha scheme if it comes at the cost of the state having to compromise on its policy.

15-Year-Old Tiruppur Girl Attacks Robber, Helps Police Arrest Him

A home-alone 15-year-old girl, who was robbed at knife point by a masked man and locked up in the toilet, acted bravely and helped police locate the burglar.

Move to merge local bodies sparks job, governance fears

Govt planning to merge village panchayats with nearby urban bodies

Comments on Hindu women: Case against Thiruma binned

THE Madras High Court has quashed a case pending at the district munsif-cum-judicial magistrate court at Peraiyur in Madurai, against VCK leader Thirumavalavan in connection with his comments about Hindu women made at an international conference in 2020.

Time Has Come For Serious Debate On Paved Surface Ratio

Chennai Keeping Head Above Water

Short circuit sparks fire in Ramnad med college hosp

A fire broke out inside the inverter room on the second floor of the new block in Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital on Wednesday midnight.

Court Okays Shekher's One-Month Jail Term for Maligned Women Journos

THE Madras High Court has confirmed the punishment of one-month imprisonment imposed on actor and politician SVe Shekher in the case relating to a social media message denigrating women journalists.

Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.

MP town protests over Union Carbide waste, CM says it's not harmful

PROTESTS erupted at Pithampur industrial town in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Thursday, hours after truckloads of toxic waste was brought from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.

Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

WONDERLANDS

These five destinations are redefining winter in India, offering snow-dusted views and frosty charm that were once considered exclusive to Himalayan regions...

Indian Boxing in the Shadows, Former Pros Seek System Overhaul for Revival

No sport had seen such a slump like boxing last year.

Bumrah overload biggest concern

India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers

New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience

Despite restrictions and crowds, the New Year's fireworks in Sydney create a surreal experience for millions of people from around the world.

Vaishali clinches bronze in World Blitz

INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.

Ola Electric's Market Share Falls, Bajaj on Top

OLA ELECTRIC'S market share in the electric two-wheeler space declined below the 20% mark in December 2023 and it has conceded its leadership position to Bajaj Auto.