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Old Challenges in the New Year

Immediate hurdle is selecting a new party chief through organisational polls slated by Feb, getting stronger footholds in poll-bound Bihar & Delhi

NITI AAYOG: LESSONS FROM DECADES PAST

India is a rare Asian nation without a ministry for planning today. When Latin American and sub-Saharan nations did the same in the 1980s and 90s, their economies stagnated

Why Nehru Brought The First Amendment

The debate in parliament on the 75 years of the glorious journey of the Constitution did not live up to its billing. It started on a serious note with Rajnath Singh, the senior-most minister in the government, initiating it, but it soon became a slanging match and lost its gravity.

2,164 Tribals Given Forest Right Certificate

The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare department has issued the forest land occupancy right certificate to 2,164 beneficiaries in 2024 under the Forest Right Act.

Councillors slam mayor for not allowing debates

COUNCILLORS from both ruling DMK and opposition parties have voiced concerns over the manner in which Mayor K Ranganayaki is conducting the monthly meeting of the 100-member Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) council.

Firecrackers thrown at Chillikomban tusker in ATR

The young friendly bull elephant, nicknamed 'Chillikomban,' is once again being subjected to cruel treatment, with firecrackers being directly used on the gentle giant to drive him back into the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR).

One plate of humble pie please

Though DMK alliance is moving steadily ahead, Stalin's target looks ambitious

Keep friends close, foes closer

DMK can rely on Congress to a higher degree because of the \"brotherhood\" Stalin and Rahul now share EPS understands that getting the coalition arithmetic right is crucial for winning elections

Manipur Accounted For 77% Of Violence In Northeast Last Year

● CM Apologises for loss of lives due to ethnic strife ● Urges people to forgive and forget past mistakes

TN rejects half of ration card applications, claims more than one from many households

OUT of nearly 2.65 lakh new family ration card applications pending with the Tamil Nadu government since July 2023, 1.36 lakh have been rejected.

EPS Takes Credit for Glass Bridge; Velu Says Only G.O. Was Issued

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed credit for realising the glass bridge connecting the statues of Swami Vivekananda and Tiruvalluvar in Kanniyakumari, inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Monsoon to leave TN only after celebrating Pongal; moderate rain expected

The northeast monsoon is expected to withdraw after Pongal, and the state is expected to receive moderate rain till then, especially after January 7.

AU rape: BJP to march from Madurai to Chennai

BJP state president K Annamalai on Tuesday announced the party's women's wing led by its president Umarathi Rajan will take out a Neethi Perani (procession for justice) from Madurai to Chennai, condemning the ruling DMK government for allegedly trying to cover up the truth about the sexual assault in Anna University.

Dec end will be celebrated as Kural week: CM

TIRUKKURAL is the cultural identity and Tiruvalluvar is the universal identity of Tamil people, and we should be celebrating it, said Chief Minister MK Stalin, while laying the ground stone for the construction of the Ayyan Tiruvalluvar statue silver jubilee arch in Kanniyakumari on Tuesday.

Price variation: TN cancels smart meter tender won by Adani

TNPDCL may float fresh tenders soon, as deadline for project is set for March 2025

MIND YOUR GUT

UNIL (name changed), a 33-year-old IT professional from Kochi, was regularly suffering from bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. He had a desk job, and a sedentary lifestyle. He didn't sleep well, often ate from restaurants, and treated himself with antibiotics when he got sick.

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on 2nd July & 16th Dec

We have published an unconditional apology for Articles 1 and 2, which contained false statements about Mr. Wadia and a public interest litigation by Pankaj Phadnis.

Court upholds $5mn award in sex abuse verdict against Don

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury's finding in a civil case that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

Lenacapavir named 'breakthrough of the year' drug for HIV care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

Pak Betting App Scam: ED Says Promoters Earned More Than 50% Profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals, has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

After good show in Lok Sabha elections, differences among INDIA allies come to the fore

From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.