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Poor Loan Sales, Bad Loans Disappoint Axis Bank Numbers

THIRD-largest private sector lender Axis Bank on Thursday reported a disappointing 3.83% year-on-year growth in net profit at ₹6,304 crore in December quarter, weighed in moderate loan growth and an increase in loan loss provisions due to rising delinquencies.

Draft DPDP rules: Are we ready for the new data law yet?

The new year has started on a positive note with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology publishing a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 for public consultation.

Oligarchy taking roots in US: Biden

PRESIDENT Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday to deliver stark warnings about an \"oligarchy\" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a \"tech-industrial complex\" that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of democracy.

Kotak to join Indian team for white-ball series

EVEN as the BCCI are waiting to announce the ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy, Sitanshu Kotak seems to have been added to the coaching staff for the upcoming white-ball assignment that begins next week.

12 TN Fishers Arrested by Lankan Navy Return Home

TWELVE fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts who were arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities in November for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary returned to Nagapattinam on Thursday.

Retailers Turn to AI to Address Pain Points

Retailers are now planning to increase use of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across their operations so as to adapt to changing consumer behaviour and also to enhance employee skills and improve efficiency for shoppers.

Dilip Saikia set to become BJP's Assam president

THE Assam government has detected 220 rat-hole coal mines in the Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district even as the flooded coal mine still has 11 crore litres of water, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Samadhi opened, no injuries on Swami's body, say KL cops

After days of uncertainty, the controversial 'samadhi chamber' of Gopan Swami at Aralamoodu near Neyyattinkara was opened on Thursday morning.

Infy profit up 11% to ₹6.8k crore; revenue guidance increased

IT services company Infosys on Thursday posted a 11.4% growth in net profit at ₹6,806 crore for the third quarter ending December 2024, beating Street estimates, compared to ₹6,106 crore in the same quarter last year.

India will be EV export hub for Suzuki Motor cars

INDIA will be Suzuki Motor's manufacturing hub for exporting EVs to the world, Toshihiro Suzuki, representative director and president of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), said in a media interaction on Thursday.

50 More Olive Ridleys Die in One Night, Death Toll May Soon Hit 500

The endangered Olive Ridley turtles continue to perish as 40 more carcasses washed ashore between Marina and Neelankarai on Wednesday night, the highest number of deaths recorded on a single night in the stretch.

Pollachi hot air balloon blown off course, lands 35km away in Palakkad

A hot air balloon that took off with four persons, including two pilots, on the last day of the 10th edition of the hot air balloon festival at Aachinpattti in Pollachi on Thursday around 7.30 am deviated from its course and landed on a paddy field in Pattanchery in Palakkad district -- 35-km off the take-off point.

65+ Countries Take Part in Chennai Int'l Book Fair

PUBLISHERS from 65 countries, along with representatives from various states across India, set up pavilions at the International Book Fair inaugurated by Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Thursday.

EC asks political parties to disclose, label AI content used in campaigns

AMID electioneering in Delhi, the Election Commission (EC) has issued an advisory for political parties to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in campaigning in \"responsible and transparent\" ways.

Steps to rope in pvt players in nuclear energy sector

The government is taking steps to open the nuclear sector to private investment, signaling a positive move to international partners.

Son of a tea seller rose to lead nation: Shah recalls PM's humble beginning

HOME Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformative impact on India on Thursday, saying, \"A son of a tea seller rose to lead the nation, determined to lift people out of poverty\".

Vidarbha set up final with Karnataka

HUNDREDS by Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod found a perfect ally in in-form Karun Nair's brutal fifty as Vidarbha outclassed Maharashtra by 69 runs to enter the Vijay Hazare Trophy final here on Thursday. Vidarbha will face four-time champions Karnataka in the title clash here on Saturday.

HC asks rape accused to get wedding solemnised under SMA for getting bail

THE Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in an inter-faith live-in rape case on the condition that he would marry the woman complainant under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) and provide financial security to her and their child.

Man Ends Life by Jumping Before Moving Train

A 32-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping before a freight train approaching the Kumbakonam railway station on Thursday morning.

Charred body of AIADMK man found in cashew grove

A 43-year-old man's charred body was found in a cashew grove on Veerattikuppam-Muthanai Road near Virudhachalam on Thursday.

RBI Updates List of Upper Layer Non-Banks, Includes Tata Capital; Retains Tata Sons

The Reserve Bank has announced the list of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the upper layer under scale-based regulation for the 2024-25, adding Tata Capital to the list.

Not a done deal as Hamas reneging: Israel

PMO says Hamas is backing out of the understanding and creating a last-minute crisis

Pope Francis hurts right arm, second injury in 2 months

POPE Francis fell on Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.

Translator of Tirukkural eyes Avvaiyar's oeuvre next

FOR Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma, the Japanese American who translated the Tirukkural to English, the journey to discovering Tamil and its literary treasures began when his dream of travelling to Mexico and learning Spanish under a fellowship, failed to materialise. His life took a turn when another opportunity came knocking — to teach spoken English and learn Tamil in Tamil Nadu during the late 1990s — bringing him to Madurai.

RIL profit surges 7% to ₹18,540 cr; Jio ARPU rises to ₹203 on tariff hike

BILLIONAIRE Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday reported a 7% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹18,540 crore during the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3FY25).

EPS to cadre: Strive to bring AIADMK back to power in TN

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, in a letter to the party cadre on the eve of AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran's birth anniversary, exhorted them to bring back AIADMK rule in Tamil Nadu.

Godman, son held for duping people of ₹2.3cr

A fake godman and his son were arrested for cheating people of ₹2.29 crore after promising to perform special poojas to double the money, at his temple in Pungavarnatham near Ettayapuram.

DMK Legal Wing's Meet to Discuss ONOP

THE third state-level conference of the DMK's legal wing, scheduled for January 18, will discuss many topics including the One Nation One Election move of the BJP-led union government.

Carnival fever grips Karaikal

THE four-day cultural festival 'Karaikal Karnival' began in Karaikal on Thursday.

Petrol demand set to increase 6.6% in FY26

DOMESTIC demand for petroleum products is projected to hit a record 252.9 million tonnes in FY26, a 4.65% increase from the 241.8 million tonnes expected for FY25, as per the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).