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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.

Convene all-party meet on Mekedatu project, TN urged

THE Cauvery Rights Retrieval Committee (CRRC) has called upon the state government to convene an all-party meeting to impress upon the Union government not to give nod for Karnataka to build a new dam across River Cauvery at Mekedatu.

Formula-E Row: T'gana HC Reprieve for KTR

Court bars Anti-Corruption Bureau from arresting BRS working president in case until pronouncement of orders

Body of fisherman whose boat capsized washes ashore

BODY of a fisherman, who went missing after a boat capsized on Monday, washed ashore near Velankanni on Tuesday afternoon.

Indo-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service deferred

THE resumption of the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service, originally scheduled for January 2, has been deferred due to unfavourable weather conditions.

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 a household

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

Indoor heating can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions

As winter sets in, respiratory illnesses often rise due to colder weather, low humidity, and increased indoor pollution. Dr Sunil Kumar K, lead consultant, interventional pulmonology at Aster CMI Hospital, explains to Rishita Khanna how groups like children and the elderly face heightened risks, while those with pre-existing conditions such as asthma must take extra precautions to stay healthy. Edited excerpts:

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.

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

This public apology corrects false statements in two articles published on July 2nd and December 16th, 2024, regarding a public interest litigation case.

Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Officials seek to detain Yoon for evading questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Crash impact: Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

De facto Syrian leader says polls after four years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.

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.

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.

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.