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State's power demand drops by 2,000 MW due to rains

THE daily power demand in Tamil Nadu has fallen from 15,000 MW to around 13,000 MW following widespread rainfall across the state.

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December 15, 2024
Mullaiperiyar: Kerala has flouted SC order, say farmers
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Mullaiperiyar: Kerala has flouted SC order, say farmers

MEMBERS of Tamil Nadu Farmers Association alleged that the various conditions imposed by the Kerala government on the maintenance work of Mullaiperiyar Dam are purely against the Supreme Court's order.

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December 15, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Slander of CM: HC rejects AIADMK leader's bail plea

THE Madras HC has refused to grant anticipatory bail to an AIADMK women's wing leader in a case of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and his family members at a public event.

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December 15, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Erode East gearing up for second bypoll in 2 years

FOLLOWING the death of senior Congress leader EVKS Elangovan, Erode East Assembly constituency is facing its second by-election in two years.

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December 15, 2024
HC asks corpn to stop construction near Vandiyur tank
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HC asks corpn to stop construction near Vandiyur tank

Court to verify the manner in which ₹50 crore, allotted for rejuvenation of tank, was spent

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December 15, 2024
Ex-Madurai jail SP booked for misappropriating ₹1.6 cr
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Ex-Madurai jail SP booked for misappropriating ₹1.6 cr

THE sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Madurai registered a case against 11 persons, including former Superintendent of Police of Madurai Prison, on charges of misappropriating ₹1.63 crore under the pretext of purchasing raw materials for manufacturing stationery articles.

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December 15, 2024
Elephant washed away in flash flood at Courtallam Falls; bathing banned
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Elephant washed away in flash flood at Courtallam Falls; bathing banned

A BABY elephant was killed after being washed away in the flash flood at Courtallam Falls.

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December 15, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Auto driver held for murder of 10-yr-old boy in Kovilpatti

THOOTHUKUDI police arrested an auto driver in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy at Kovilpatti a few days ago.

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December 15, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

US, China, India lead carbon-intensive tourism

TOURISM helps reduce mental stress and rejuvenates our bodies, but it has a serious downside—its carbon-intensive activity.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

If not now, when' moment for youngsters

ORNE Morkel was at the start of his short run-up, ready to jog in at the outdoor nets of The Gabba on Friday afternoon.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Siverio powers Jamshedpur FC

JAVIER SIVERIO scored a double as Jamshedpur FC recorded a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE
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GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE

Trainer & mental coach recall challenges the Indian GM faced, how he retained his calm during those testing times & process he followed to become a world champ

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December 14, 2024
Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers
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Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers

RASMUS HOJLUND fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.

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December 14, 2024
Local lad Labuschagne arrives at Marnus-land
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Local lad Labuschagne arrives at Marnus-land

SHORTLY after India's win in Perth, Sean Llyod, President of the Redlands Tigers Cricket Club, had come out and offered Marnus Labuschagne an option of sorts.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Rahane, Patidar sizzle as Mumbai, MP enter final

AJINKYA RAHANE and Rajat Patidar played whirlwind knocks as their respective sides—Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh—stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

SpiceJet clears pending PF dues of ₹160 cr

SPICEJET on Friday said it has cleared all pending employee provident fund (PF) dues of ₹160.07 crore, spanning over two years.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Max Life Insurance rebranded as Axis Max Life

MAX Life Insurance Company Ltd has been rebranded as Axis Max Life after Axis Bank increased its stake in the Delhi-based life insurer to 19.99% earlier this year.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Sensex gains 1% as Nov CPI inflation moderated to 5.48%

IN a highly volatile trading session, the BSE Sensex recovered more than 2,000 points from the day's low and the NSE Nifty50 recouped over 600 points.

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December 14, 2024
No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance
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No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance

THERE are no plans yet to have a 35% tax slab under the goods and services tax (GST), and any decision on this would be taken together in consultation with GST Council, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told reporters here on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout
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VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL) on Friday announced that it plans to invest nearly ₹50,000-₹55,000 crore over the next three years to expand its 4G network across 17 priority circles.

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December 14, 2024
Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base

FOR Meesho, Gen Z is rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing ecommerce demographic as it accounts for one-third of the company's user base.

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December 14, 2024
Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise

WITH the rupee plumbing new lows and touching 84.88 to the dollar last week, the Reserve Bank continued to sell the greenback, leading to a further fall in the forex reserves by $3.23 billion to $654.86 billion for the week to December 6.

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December 14, 2024
Mobikwik, Vishal IPOs overbooked
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Mobikwik, Vishal IPOs overbooked

Mobikwik issue booked more than 119 times, Vishal Mega Mart subscribed little over 27 times

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December 14, 2024
Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading

MARKET regulator Sebi has proposed empanelment and registration of algo providers and traders with the exchanges and also has asked tech-savvy retail investors to register the algos they have developed with the exchanges through their brokers.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

AMAZON is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, a move that comes as major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next French PM

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country's deep political crisis, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.

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December 14, 2024
BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA
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BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA

WHITE House has announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials can take to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Four desis among Biden's pardon picks

FOUR Indian-Americans facing sentences ranging from 17 years to life imprisonment are among nearly 1,500 people granted clemency by President Joe Biden.

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December 14, 2024
Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine

Power infrastructure targeted Using dozens and cruise missiles sparking fears of electricity outage amid bitter winter

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December 14, 2024
58 people killed in Israeli air strikes
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

58 people killed in Israeli air strikes

GAZA'S civil defence agency said a series of Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 58 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks, while the military said it targeted militants planning to hijack the vehicles.

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December 14, 2024