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Hard disc turned key to 'open' Chennai link to HK bank accounts

Disc was seized from a house in Mannady in 2021; It had details of the pin and password of bank accounts of Hong Kong-based companies that received the proceeds of the crime

RISE summit: Tamil bizmen from 40 countries to take part

TAMIL entrepreneurs and professionals from 40 countries will take part in The RISE 14th Global Summit, scheduled from January 9 to 11.

Puducherry health department issues alert as scrub typhus cases up in TN

The Puducherry Health Department has issued a public health alert on scrub typhus, a tick-borne bacterial infection, as cases rise in neighboring states.

Lankan Tamil youth's organs donated to five in Puducherry

THE organs of a 19-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil youth were donated by his parents after he was declared brain-dead following a road accident in The UT on Friday.

₹1,023 crore paid in crop damage aid in last 3.5 years

In the last three-and-a-half years the state government had disbursed ₹1,023 crore as relief to farmers whose crops were affected by floods and drought, said Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare MRK Panneerselvam on Friday.

2-day Porunai lit fest begins in Thoothukudi

THE Thoothukudi district administration and Directorate of Public Libraries launched the two-day Porunai Literary Festival, 2025 at VOC Arts and Science College here on Friday.

Thachankurichi to host year's first jallikattu today

Thousands expected to witness taming of over 500 bulls at the event

Food safety designated officer booked in DA case

The DVAC on Friday registered a case against Food Safety and Drug Administration Department Designated Officer in Tiruchy Dr R Ramesh Babu and his wife for allegedly accumulating assets exceeding their known sources of income.

Postpone rollout of CBSE syllabus in Pondy govt schools till 2026

THE Estimate Committee of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly has recommended postponing the implementation of the CBSE syllabus in government schools until the 2026 academic year, citing inadequate preparation and several deficiencies in the current system.

KL Check Dam Will Harm Tiger Habitat: TN

In a development that could escalate water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the construction of a check dam by Kerala across the River Silandhi—a tributary of River Amaravathi—has raised ecological and hydrological concerns.

Cannot conduct elephant camps without centre's permission: HC

THE Madras High Court has told the Tamil Nadu Forest Department that it cannot run elephant camps without getting the necessary permission under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, from the authorities of the union government.

All-in-One Helpline, Power Backup Could Alleviate Woes

Chennai has faced significant flooding and cyclones over the years, and climate change is expected to exacerbate these extreme weather events, testing our city to its limits.

LKG girl falls into septic tank at pvt school, dies

A four-year-old lower kindergarten student of a private matriculation school near Vikravandi Police Station died after accidentally falling into a septic tank on the premises on Friday.

Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

In a move that could enhance digital payments in India, the Indian government has lifted restrictions on WhatsApp Payments.

Emerging technologies to drive job growth in 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was a major trend in 2024, is expected to further accelerate in 2025.

Storm Before The Biggest Test

On a rollercoaster day where the head coach's interaction increased speculations instead of dousing the fire and led to more uncertainties

Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.

Hope my goals help Arsenal win title

GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Bagan start year with win over Hyderabad FC

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

HIL: UP Rudras blank Soorma Hockey Club

UP Rudras blanked Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in their Hero Hockey India League contest here on Thursday.

With $20.5 bn from IPOs, Dalal Street 2nd busiest mkt

DALAL Street has been the second busiest market in the world, with a mop-up of $20.5 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs).

Blinkit 10-min ambulance service in Gurugram

ZOMATO's quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday launched its 10-minutes Ambulance Service in select areas of Gurugram.

Hyundai Unveils Creta Electric With Two Battery Choices, 473 Km Range

HYUNDAI Motor India's (HMIL) first locally manufactured mass electric vehicle (EV) - the Creta Electric - will come with two battery packs - a 51.4 kWh (Long Range) offering a driving range of 473 km and a 42 kWh offering a driving range of 390 km in a single charge.

Sebi rejects Zee, Punit Goenka's settlement offers

MARKET regulator Sebi on Thursday rejected the settlement offers filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and its chief executive Punit Goenka for alleged violation of listing norms.

Manufacturing ends on a strong note in 2024, Dec PMI slowest at 56.4

THE manufacturing activity has reported its weakest reading of 2024 in December, with the manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) falling to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November.

US no longer among India's top crude suppliers; oil imports from Russia at 31%

THE United States no longer remains one of the top five crude oil suppliers to India as African nation Angola nudged ahead of the US in December.