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St Bedes beat Holy Saint

HALF-CENTURIES by D Shailesh Dev (86) and KV Raaghav (79) came in handy for St Bedes to defeat Holy Saint, Bengaluru by 65 runs in the semifinals of the Junior Super Kings inter-school T-20 championship played at ICL grounds, Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli.

Trump says not confident Gaza deal can survive three phases

US President Donald Trump said he was \"not confident\" the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that came into effect the previous day would be upheld through all three phases, The Times of Israel reported.

Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.

Maruti Suzuki to Have Complete EV Ecosystem Ready Before New Launch

THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.

Must-win ties for Real, PSG

Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...

Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study

A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.

CONSIDER DETERRENCE OVER REFORM, DEFINE RAREST OF RARE CASES

THERE is a wave of public anger over the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder verdict.

Man who immolated self outside police station dies

A 42-year-old man who immolated himself outside the RK Nagar police station on Monday succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on Tuesday evening.

Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty

IN a significant win for India in its dispute with Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in J&K, a neutral expert has ruled in favour of New Delhi's position.

2 Americans, 1 Guantanamo Bay detainee freed in swap

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking charges, officials said Tuesday.

15 TN Prison Staff Sacked in Four Years for Aiding Smuggling of Contraband

The Madras High Court was informed that 15 personnel of the prisons department were sacked over the past four years on charges of aiding prisoners and visitors in smuggling contraband such as ganja, tobacco, and mobile phones into prisons.

Djokovic tames Carlos, enters semis

NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.

Fraud by staff at SBI: CBI takes over probe

CBI has registered a case on a complaint filed by the State Bank of India alleging misappropriation of ₹8 crore by its employee handling jewellery pledged by its customers.

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Bagan

CHENNAIYIN FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.

In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swacch Survekshan ambit

THIS year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact. For the first time, tourist places, schools and Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) will be under the ambit of the review.

WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25

THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.

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Experts Rule Out Significant Impact on India Due to Trump's Trade Policies

Class 8 student kills self over ‘unpaid fees’

IN a shocking incident, a class 8 student died by suicide in the Godadara area of Surat.

Here is Rashmika Mandanna's look from Chhaava

The first look poster of Rashmika Mandanna from the Vicky Kaushal headliner Chhaava was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday, a day before the release of the period actioner's trailer.

IRCTC portal, app hang during Tatkal hours

Users say they are logged out & tickets get sold out before they can log back on, allege agents always get confirmed seats

SC Stays Construction of Vallalar International Centre in Vadalur

The Supreme Court has stayed the construction of the new Vadalur Vallalar International Centre in the Peruveli area of Cuddalore district.

15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland

A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.

In key economic measures, Biden govt outshone last 8 presidents

SPEAKING at the Asian College of Journalism on Sunday, Matt Winkler, co-founder and the first editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News, suggested that history will view outgoing US President Joe Biden more favorably due to the strong economic performance during his tenure.

Geology Team Begins Quarry Inspection After Activist's Death

Amid suspicions surrounding the recent death of activist K Jagabar Ali (58), a 12-member team from the state geology and mining department on Tuesday commenced an inspection at two stone quarries in the district under the control of a private operator who he had accused of indulging in illegal mining.

Decriminalise toddy tapping, declare it as a medicinal drink

NTK chief coordinator Seeman attended a conference organised by the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement on Tuesday to demand that the state government decriminalise the tapping of toddy, withdraw criminal cases registered against such tappers and announce it as a medicinal and healthy drink.

Returning Shami in focus at Eden

Making a comeback after 430 days, all eyes will be on the veteran pacer on Wednesday

After fire, norms changed at Kumbh

Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqm in tent area, response time 3 minutes

Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar

THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.

Inaugural edition of TNPPL on February 15-16

THE inaugural season of the Tamil Nadu Pickleball Premier League will be held at Vaels International School, Injambakkam, Chennai on February 15 and 16, 2025.

Parents of other states send kids to safe TN for studies

GOVERNOR RN Ravi on Tuesday said that parents from other states, particularly from the northeastern states, feel Tamil Nadu is a safe place for their children, especially their daughters, to pursue higher studies.