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Tiger scare: Assam children escorted to school & back by armed personnel

IN a VIP treatment, a group of 18 children on Monday were escorted to their school and brought back home by forest guards wielding the gun in Assam.

14 Arrested for Hacking Server, Leaking Online Exam Papers in Jaipur

RAJASTHAN is facing yet another controversy involving a paper leak, as the Jaipur police has arrested 14 people involved in the leakage of an online examination conducted by the National Seeds Corporation.

Waves Already Making Waves Across Genres

Within a month of its launch, the OTT has recorded 1 mn downloads, says Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi

Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Gate: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar' to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president

INDIA on Monday \"unequivocally\" condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad's \"old practice\" of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

Amid growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

Clear the Delusion of Development

N developing countries like India, Pakistan, or those in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

Other Ways To Opt Out Of Constant Election Mode

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

Man held for duping bizman of ₹10 lakh

A 37-year-old man was arrested by the Anna Salai police for allegedly cheating a Tiruchy-based businessman of ₹10 lakh.

Sangam-era civilisation remnants unearthed from Pamba River banks

ARCHAEOLOGICAL remnants of a Sangam-era civilisation have been discovered on the northern bank of the Pamba River near Villupuram.

Mini gold chariot a draw for Arudhra Darisanam devotees

MUTHUKUMARAN, a 44-year-old goldsmith from Chidambaram, has crafted a miniature golden chariot weighing 930 milligrams to mark the Arudhra Darisanam festival at the Nataraja Temple.

Death of 2 BJP leaders clear case of murder: Odisha cops

IN a sensational development, the Sambalpur police have revealed that the death of two BJP leaders in a road mishap near Katapali overbridge was not accidental but intentional, making it a clear case of murder.

3 Scribes Held for Extortion Bid in Erode

The district police arrested three reporters who threatened a farmer for money in Nambiyur on Sunday.

‘Dead’ Karnataka man struggles to prove he’s alive

An error caused by a staffer of a local revenue office has left a 62-year-old man in the lurch.

Ex-ADM's death: HC turns down request for CBI probe

Court directs Kerala police to investigate probability of homicide

Puducherry electorate stands at 10,14,070, down by 1,309 voters

THE electoral strength in the Union Territory of Puducherry has decreased by 1,309 voters in the final electoral roll published on January 6 as compared to numbers from October 29, 2024.

House, Tamils Have Highest Regard For Nat'l Anthem: Duraimurugan

Violating Constitution and conventions of the Assembly have become a routine for Governor Ravi, charges Stalin

Guv address: Jobs for women up due to govt's action to ensure safety

THE address prepared by the state government, which Governor RN Ravi did not deliver in the Assembly on Monday, said the government's dedication to safety and security have significantly contributed to increased employment opportunities for women.

14K Govt Buses to be Operated for Pongal

TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.

Court Allows Minister's Plea Seeking Passport

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan seeking to direct the Tiruchy passport authorities to issue a passport to him.

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly.

Final Poll Roll: State Has 6.36 Cr Voters as on Jan 1

The integrated final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision of 2025, with January 1 as the qualifying date, was released on Monday by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

Oppn says govt forced guv to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

FOLLOWING the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so.

Plan to merge 2 villages with proposed Kollidam town panchayat sparks

RESIDENTS of Anaikkaranchathiram and Gopalasamuthiram panchayats in Mayiladuthurai district opposing the planned merger to form the proposed Kollidam town panchayat held a protest on Monday.

17 Arrested by Cops for Illicit Liquor Trade

AROUND 17 people were arrested over three days in Mayiladuthurai district under the Prohibition Act for possession and smuggling of liquor from Puducherry.

Corpn lost about ₹7 cr clearing airport waste, show RTI data

THE Tiruchy city corporation has been losing significant revenue even as the Airports Authority of India shifted its burden of clearing garbage generated at the international airport here to the former in violation of rules, revealed an RTI enquiry filed by the The New Indian Express.

Will Get Funds For Temple Consecration

KARAIKAL South MLA AMH Najim on Monday stated that he would recommend the Puducherry Hindu Religious Institutions Department to allocate funds for temple consecrations in Karaikal, following the submission of financial reports by respective festival committees.

TTE booked for harassing passenger

A ticket examiner has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger aboard the Uzhavan Express from Chennai to Thanjavur.