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Not job of doctor to verify age of victim, HC bins Pocso case

OBSERVING that a doctor does not bear the responsibility of verifying the victim's age or ascertain whether any offence has been committed in case of abortions, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed a criminal case against a 70-year-old doctor at a private hospital in Tiruchy, who was accused of trying to abort the foetus of an unmarried pregnant girl, and failing to report it to the police.

Centralised kitchens to supply food to govt hostels in urban areas

To cover over 7K students in Adi Dravidar, BC, MBC hostels in Tiruchy, Madurai and Chennai

Women Among Six Killed in Ticket Counter Stampede

SIX devotees, including five women, died in a stampede during distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara darshan at Ramanaidu Municipal School in Bairagipatada area of Tirupati on Wednesday.

JPC begins with robust exchange of '1 poll' views

Oppn members say it's an attack on basic structure of the Constitution and federalism

Race against time to save trapped miners

THE body of one of the nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao was retrieved on Wednesday even as hopes of rescuing the others began fading.

Big-time jeweller held over obscene remarks against Kerala actress

THE Kerala Police on Wednesday arrested businessman Boby Chemmanur for making obscene remarks against actress Honey Rose.

Forest close gap on Liverpool

NOTTINGHAM Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 away from home and moved within six points of Premier League leader Liverpool on Monday.

India Open: Hosts to field 21 players

STAR shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will headline host India's largest-ever contingent of 21 players at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here from January 14.

Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president. Even the secretary's post will see a new official.

Cannot ever rule Djokovic out of title race: Sania

DESPITE entering the Australian Open field as No 7 seed, Novak Djokovic's lowest since 2018, former Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza believes that one cannot count the experienced player out yet.

HIL: Lancers secure first win of the season

THE Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday.

Last Chance Saloon For Sharma, Kohli?

Focus will be on the duo when ODI squad for England series is announced in the next few days

First MOC meeting of year discusses LA 2028

THE first Mission Olympic Cell meeting of the year was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday but there were no serious discussions about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) weeding out or additions.

Misbranded cigarette smuggling into India causes annual revenue loss of ₹21k cr

SMUGGLING of misbranded cigarettes from south-east Asian countries into India causes an annual tax revenue loss of ₹21,000 crore, apart from helping finance terrorism, India's biggest cigarette manufacturer has cautioned in a letter to the Union finance ministry, sources said.

CoinSwitch to Launch ₹600 Cr Recovery Plan for Hack Victims

CRYPTO platform CoinSwitch has launched a ₹600 crore recovery programme to help users impacted by cyberattack on WazirX.

Microsoft to invest $3 bn in India, to train 10 mn

To strengthen cloud and AI infra, will train people in AI skills

DPDP Rules prioritises good governance

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises commitment to citizen-centric governance.

VIL to launch 5G network in phased manner, says CEO

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL), country's third-largest telecom service provider, is set to launch its 5G network in a phased manner.

Dec retail auto sales decline 45% MoM

RETAIL automobile sales saw a sharp decline of more than 45% in December 2024 compared to November 2024, despite steep discounts and numerous promotional offers.

India becomes 2nd largest diamond mkt, crosses China

BUOYED by the robust growth that has catapulted the country as the world's second-largest diamond market overtaking China in 2024, apex trade promotion body Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expects the domestic diamond industry to double by 2023 to become a $17 billion industry, while the overall gems and jewellery market will touch $130 billion by then from $85 billion in 2024.

Kalyan Jewellers sets target of opening 170 showrooms in FY26

LEADING branded jewellery player Kalyan Jewellers has set a target to open 170 showrooms in FY26.

126 dead, 188 injured, 1,000 houses flattened after 6.8 quake in Tibet

A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet.

Maha makes FASTag must for all vehicles from April 1

THE Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday made FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from April 1.

PK lands in ICU to continue his fast-unto-death

JAN Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has been admitted to ICU of Medanta Hospital in Patna after he complained of acute stomach ache on Tuesday.

30 Arch Gates for Divinity & Devotees at Sangam

TEERTHRAJ Prayagraj, one of the most prominent centres of pilgrimage in India, is all set to welcome the devotees to Mahakumbh 2025 from January 13.

Shagun' of ₹21K for no liquor or DJ in marriages of this Bathinda village

TO encourage villagers not to indulge in wasteful expenditure and curb liquor use in marriage functions, the Balo village panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced to give a cash incentive of ₹21,000 as a 'shagun' (token of blessing) to families who won't serve liquor and play DJ music at the ceremonies.

Takht concerned over Dallewal health, seeks legal guarantee to MSP

THE Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhs, has raised concerns about the declining health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border.

IED a deadly weapon for Maoists to target security forces in C'garh

From '20 till '24, troops have detected 1,122 IEDs as part of their counter-offensive warfare

Digital arrest: Teacher dies by suicide in MP, BSF man loses ₹71 lakh

LURED by online options promising big money through auction of old currency notes and coins, a woman teacher in Mauganj district of Madhya Pradesh fell into the trap of cyber fraudsters and shocked by digital arrest, she died by suicide, police said.

Doval Leads India, Malaysia Security Talk

Two exchange views on global, regional security; will 'deepen cooperation' in counter-terrorism, deradicalisation