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Record 350 turtles wash ashore dead in 2025, experts alarmed

WITH bulging eyes and swollen necks, carcasses of endangered Olive Ridley turtle have been floating in the open sea, off Chennai. More than 350 dead turtles have beached up ashore between Marina and Kovalam in just 15 days, marking a record number of deaths in the last two decades, said sources.

3 Combat Platforms Added to Navy Power

PM Narendra Modi says it is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine done

Tiruchy ryots seek pest-resistant black gram seeds

EXPRESSING concerns over the \"significant\" losses last year due to infestation, farmers cultivating black gram in the district urge the agriculture and farmers' welfare department to ensure the supply of pest-resistant seeds.

TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.

Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing the acute water shortage issue during his tenure as the chief minister of Gujarat.

20-yr-old woman killed by father, cousin for 'honour'

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.

Sinwar gives oral approval, Israeli PMO awaits truce deal in writing

ISRAELI and Palestinian officials said on Wednesday that Hamas had given its approval to a deal to release hostages and halt fighting in Gaza, but the terror group had not mentioned that in writing, The Times of Israel reported.

SC Rejects KTR's Petition to Quash FIR in Formula-E Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by BRS working president KT Rama Rao seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) alleging misuse of funds in the conducting of Formula-E race in Hyderabad in 2023.

Panel Invites Suggestions on State's Amendments to New Criminal Laws

The one-man committee constituted under the chairmanship of Justice M Sathyanarayanan, retired judge of Madras HC, has invited suggestions regarding the state amendments to the new criminal laws—BNS, BNSS and BSA—by all stakeholders.

Ablutions on Big Temple Nandi Mark Maattu Pongal

SPECIAL ablutions on the 12-foot-tall Maha Nandi, decorated with fruits, vegetables and flowers weighing a total of 2,000 kg, at the Big Temple was a highlight of the Maattu (cattle) Pongal celebrations in the district on Wednesday.

Bull dead in Tiruchy's 1st jallikattu for '25

INAUGURATING the district's first jallikattu for the year at Periya Suriyur, Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Wednesday also handed out to the organisers the government order on the construction of a multi-sport arena in the village, which is expected to serve as a permanent venue for conducting the bull-taming event.

Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman

WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers' Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition.

Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship

HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.

Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns

PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.

Renewed hope in home comfort

Sindhu, Lakshya filled with plenty of hope ahead of India Open test, chance for youngsters to gain ground

Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history

NOVAK Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Noah lifts Kerala with late winner in ISL

NOAH Sadaoui scored a late goal as Kerala Blasters FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.

Falling Rupee May Increase Consumer Woes

Consumer durables, automobiles, travel and tourism could become more expensive in near term due to the impact

Investors Poorer by ₹13 Lakh Cr as Market Collapses

The ongoing downturn in the equity market intensified on Monday, erasing ₹14 lakh crore in investor wealth.

Samsung leader in global mobile market, Apple 2nd

South Korean technology giant Samsung maintained its leadership in the global mobile market, capturing 19% of the market share in 2024.

JSW Cement gets Sebi nod for ₹4,000 crore IPO

JSW Cement has finally received the regulatory approval to float a ₹4,000 crore initial share sale plan.

HCL Q3 profit up 5.5% to ₹4,591 cr; revenue rises 5%

IT services major HCLTech on Monday met Street expectations and posted a 5.5% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹4,591 crore compared to ₹4,350 crore in the year-ago period, mainly driven by its broad-based performance across business verticals.

US ban on Russian oil may not have instant impact

THE recent sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil are unlikely to have an immediate or direct impact on India's oil supply.

Personal income taxes help direct tax collections rise 16% to ₹16.9L cr

NET direct tax collection in FY25 (till 12 January 2025) increased by 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore, driven mainly by strong personal income tax (PIT) collection.

Fintech sector witnesses 33% fall in funding at $1.9 billion in 2024

Though the country's fintech ecosystem is considered one of the top three globally funded sectors in 2024, after the US and the UK, it managed to raise only $1.9 billion in 2024, which is a 33% drop compared to $2.8 billion secured in 2023 and a 66% decline from $5.6 billion raised in 2022, according to data shared by market intelligence platform Tracxn.

Incoming prez-elect team screens loyalties of civil servants at WH

INCOMING senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions, and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump's team, according to an official familiar with the matter.

LA wildfire toll surges to 24, strong winds predicted

AFTER a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.

Gaza truce-hostage deal almost through, final draft exchanged

MULTIPLE reports on Monday indicated that talks in Qatar for a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza had achieved a significant breakthrough overnight, with Israeli officials speaking to several Hebrew media outlets saying an agreement could be close, The Times of Israel reported.

US proposes new curbs for export of AI chips

Tech firms slam move; Trump will have the final say as rules kick in only after 120 days

Sanctions on Russian oil to destabilise global market

The Kremlin said on Monday that the latest US sanctions on Russia's oil sector would \"destabilise\" the global energy market, after Washington imposed punitive measures on Russian company Gazprom Neft.