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Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh and said it is not possible without the support of the government.

PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

The World Is Ending... Pass The Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

ECO-PRECARIAT STRUGGLES IN UNLIVEABLE CITIES

BENGALURU'S 'pleasant weather' tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city. The effects of these erratic conditions are disproportionate for the most vulnerable groups, like gig workers and street vendors, who face a loss of income, life and livelihood.

1.3L Women Removed From TN's Monthly Aid Scheme

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UGC COMES OUT WITH DRAFT TO DE-RESERVE SC, ST & OBC POSTS IN UNIVERSITIES

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued draft guidelines for de-reserving the vacancies meant for SC, ST and OBC candidates in higher education institutes (HEIs) and fill them under general category if enough reserved candidates are not available.

No fund since Feb, panchayats unable to make ends meet

Minister says issues in operation, server problems reasons for delay in release of funds

No end to dumping of KL biomedical waste in Kodaganallur and Palavoor

Locals allege waste from Kerala hosps discarded at night by trucks going to a paper mill

Over-the-Counter Sale Ban Coming on Morning-After Pill

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is likely to recommend a ban on the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of all hormonal contraceptive drugs, including oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP).

Men at Vellore jail face hours-long lines for toilets

The queue for toilets begins at 2 a.m. at the Vellore Central Prison with only three usable toilets available for each block housing 70 male prisoners, inmates told TNIE.

₹941-cr scam: Six Chennai jewellers on the DRI radar

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Chennai Customs have unearthed a ₹941-crore scam, in which six jewellers from Chennai had allegedly diverted around 2,170 kg of gold under the pretext of exporting gold jewellery to Dubai and Malaysia between 2020 and 2022.

Hooch victims reached hosp a day before collector confirmed tragedy

By Wednesday noon, 50 were admitted, 3 died, while SP, collector fully denied incident

Tech glitches may have led to FIR leak: NIC

THE central government's National Informatics Centre (NIC) has said the FIR in the alleged rape of the Anna University student may have been leaked as it was not blocked due to technical glitches due to migration from Indian Penal Code (IPC) to Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Panel to Submit Report to NCW Chairman Soon

The fact-finding committee of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday said it would soon submit a detailed report with its recommendations to the commission chairman on the sexual assault of a girl on AU campus.

AIADMK Cadre Stage Statewide Stir Seeking Justice for Rape Survivor

SEVERAL AIADMK leaders and cadre were arrested on Monday in Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts during demonstrations demanding justice for the survivor in the sexual assault incident at Anna University.

Don't politicise issues for gains, minister tells EPS

MINISTER for Social Welfare P Geetha Jeevan criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making statements that allegedly caused fear among girl students and their parents regarding safety in higher education institutions.

Won't rest until all women in state graduates, says Stalin

THE opposite of Dravidian stock is 'arrogant stock' that promoted violence, divided people on the basis of religion and caste and snatched women of their rights, Chief Minister M K Stalin said after expanding the 'Pudhumai Penn Thittam' at Kamaraj College in Thoothukudi on Monday.

Defamation: Cop demands Seeman's apology in court

DISTRICT Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family.

Minister Flays AIADMK's 'Theatrics'

LAW Minister S Reghupathy on Sunday dismissed the AIADMK's protests over the Anna University sexual assault case as mere \"theatrics\" to stay politically relevant.

Vijay Meets Guv, Wants Women Safety Ensured

TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday urged Governor RN Ravi to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of women.

Councillor stages protest, suspended for 2 meetings

MAYOR K Ranganayaki suspended AIADMK floor leader Prabhakaran for the next two council meetings after he staged a dharna during a monthly meeting on Monday opposing the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation's decision to convert Vellalore Integrated Bus Terminus space into a wholesale vegetable & fruit market and truck bay.

New Year: 1,600 cops to be on duty

THE city police will deploy 1,600 personnel to maintain law and order in view of New Year celebrations.

Sanction to Prosecute Delayed in Many Corruption Cases: HC

FILES for according of Sanction to Prosecute (SOP) have been pending in various offices, from the Tamil Nadu chief secretary to low-level sanctioning officers and even the governor's office, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed.

NIT Tiruchy to set up ₹150-crore research and innovation hub

NIT Tiruchy (NITT) is setting up a ₹150-crore research and innovation hub that will focus on state-of-the-art technologies, including quantum computing, semiconductors, generative artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Pvt Schools Seek Timely Release of RTE Funds, Permanent Recognition

NINE resolutions seeking the government to address key issues faced by private schools, including school recognition, timely release of funds under the RTE Act and building approvals, were passed on Monday during the inaugural event of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association, formed through the merger of six private school associations.

Outgoing registrar 'locks' horns with univ authorities on last working day

He locks the registrar room, forcing the successor to have it broken open in front of police

DPH Estimates 2.16 Crore Vulnerable to TB, Advises Them All to Get Tested

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has instructed the people belonging to the vulnerable population—estimated to be 2.16 crore—to get tested for the disease during the 100-day TB elimination campaign that commenced on December 7.

Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

India lose

As Rohit Sharma sat on the dais for the fifth time this year to address the media after a Test match defeat, there was a sense of unease.

Man gets death for railway station murder

Victim's dad ended life, mother died of illness