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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the special investigation team is planning its next course of action in the Sabarimala gold missing case, a Rajasthani native working in a Chennai-based jewellery shop has come up with a claim that he had transported gold from the firm, which was involved in repair works of the gold-plated sheets from Sabarimala, to a jewellery in Ballari. The person identified as Kalpesh Jain, who worked in a jewellery shop in Sowcarpet in Chennai, told the media that he had transpo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Following the notification of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, the voter list of the State will be frozen at 00.00 hrs on Tuesday (Monday midnight) until the publication of the draft electoral rolls on December 9 as part of the SIR. "After publication of draft rolls, we need to process all claims and objections and publish final electoral rolls on February 7," a senior official said. Meanwhile, a few hours after the Election Commission of Indi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Suspecting a 'conspiracy' in the move to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with leaders of allies, appealed to leaders of all political parties to attend an all-party meeting in Chennai on November 2. The appeal came after a consultative meeting of the Secular Progressive Alliance leaders held at Anna Arivalayam on Monday, following the Election Commission of India's (ECI) announcement th ...Read More >
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India's biggest oil company, said on Monday that it will comply with all applicable sanctions regarding purchases from Russia. "We will abide by all sanctions imposed by the international community," said IOC Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney. He, however, refused to comment on the IOC's purchases of Russian oil. Data shows that Russian oil made up 21% of the crude oil IOC imported during April-September. Indian refiners are likely to cut down or pause the import of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Monday flagged serious concerns over increasingly "constricted" energy trade, selective application of norms and market access issues, in remarks that came against the backdrop of its frosty ties with the US over its procurement of Russian crude oil. In an address at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that the world must adopt a policy of "zero tolerance" towards terrorism as the right of defence against the menace can neve ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Early backers like Softbank, Temasek, Kedaara and the promoters of eyewear player Lenskart Solutions, which is the latest unicorn to hit the market with a Rs 7,278-crore IPO at a price-band of Rs 382-402 per share, are eyeing windfall gains of 145% to 5,200%. The issue, opening on October 31, consists of Rs 2,150 crore worth of fresh issue and the rest in secondary issuance by promoters and external investors like the Japanese powerhouse Softbank, the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund T ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut on Monday was granted bail after appeared before a court in Bathinda in a deformation case filed against her by an elderly woman farmer Mahinder Kaur over an alleged derogatory remark made by her during the 2020-21 farmers' protest. Kangana said she had apologised for her social media post against the woman. Talking to the media after appearing in the court, Kangana said, "This is just a misunderstanding. I had only retweeted a meme and did not inte ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is bracing for the impact of Cyclone Montha, which is rapidly advancing toward the Kakinada coast at a speed of 17 kmph, according to the latest cyclone alert. As of 11:30 am IST on October 27, the storm was centered over the Southwest and adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal, near latitude 12.8°N and longitude 84.6°E. It lies approximately 480 km east of Chennai, 530 km south-southeast of Kakinada, and 560 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam. The India Meteorologica ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: About ten months after over 300 illegal immigrants were deported from the United States on three military flights, another 54 youth from Haryana who travelled to America via the 'dunki' route have now been sent back to India. Of the 54 who landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday evening, 16 are from Karnal, 14 from Kaithal, five each from Ambala and Kurukshetra, four from Yamunanagar, three from Jind, two from Sonepat, and one each from Rohtak, Panipat, Fatehab ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong surface winds are expected in Chennai and three other districts on Monday, while cyclonic storm Montha is likely to be centred around 2.30 p.m., about 600 km east-southeast of Chennai, weather officials said. B. Amudha, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, said that apart from Chennai, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, while heavy rainfall is likely in Villupuram and Chengalpattu. P ...Read More >
SRI NAGAR: In a dramatic turn of events, Jammu and Kashmir's first Rajya Sabha elections since the abrogation of Article 370 have stirred controversy, with allegations of a "fixed match" between the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition BJP. Despite having the numbers to claim all four seats, the NC managed to win only three, while the fourth went to BJP's J&K president Sat Sharma, who received 32 votes -- four more than the party's strength of 28 in the 88-member Assembly. In the ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Tilak Nagar police have arrested two men for allegedly killing a 35-year-old woman, after suspecting her of having an affair. The victim's body was found wrapped in a blanket and left inside an abandoned autorickshaw near D-Mart in LIC Colony, close to Tilak Nagar police station, on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Subramanya (30), a plumber, and his friend, Senthil (25), a mason. The deceased has been identified as Salma, a domestic worker and widow with four childr ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the youth to learn more about Komaram Bheem, describing him as a revolutionary who continues to inspire people. In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the prime minister said Komaram Bheem would forever remain in the hearts of the people and recalled the "cruel and merciless" rule of the Nizam. "Imagine the early 20th century, when there was no hope of freedom in sight. The British had crossed all limits of exploitation, and in Hyderabad, ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In a grim reminder of Andhra Pradesh's persistent road safety crisis, the State has reported 3,272 deaths and 19,511 injuries in 8,510 road accidents between January 1 and October 25 this year. According to official data from the Transport Department, the total number of accidents has fallen compared to last year, yet the death toll remains alarmingly high, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and improved road safety measures. In 2024, the State had recorded 11,621 ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In the wake of the Kurnool bus tragedy that claimed 19 lives, the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department launched a massive statewide enforcement drive on Sunday to curb violations by private travel operators. The special operation, conducted across all districts, led to 361 cases being booked for various offences, while 40 private buses were seized for serious irregularities. The move follows the fatal accident near Chinnatekuru in Kurnool district, where a sleeper bus of Vemuri Kaver ...Read More >
VILLUPURAM: Collector Sheikh Abdul Rahman on Saturday announced that special ward meetings will be held across all municipalities and town panchayats in Villupuram district on October 27, 28, and 29. The meetings follow a government directive to discuss and prioritise essential local development works. According to the collector's office, residents from every ward are invited to actively participate in the discussions. The meetings aim to gather public inputs on key civic issues, including drin ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: As Montha, post-monsoon season's first cyclone over the Bay of Bengal region, began to take shape off Andhra Pradesh coast, Odisha focused its disaster preparedness in eight districts likely to bear the brunt of the storm. Hilly districts have been put on landslide alert. Revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari reviewed the administrative readiness on Sunday and said eight districts - Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal and Kalahan ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Stepping up their protest against the state government over fee reimbursement dues, private professional colleges have announced plans to launch a statewide agitation from November 3 and organise a massive 'Chalo Hyderabad' rally with 10 lakh students after November 10 if their demands remain unmet. The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education Institutions (FATHI), which represents private professional colleges, said it will go ahead with an indefinite closure of inst ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: All arrangements are in place for the draw of lots for liquor shop licences across Telangana on Monday. According to the Prohibition & Excise Department officials, the draw will be conducted district-wise under the supervision of the respective district collectors from 11 am. Following the approval given by the high court for allotting new liquor shop licences, Excise Commissioner C Harikiran directed officials to ensure that the process is conducted smoothly and without any inconven ...Read More >
MANGALURU: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 31 fishermen from the fishing boat IFB Sant Anton-I, which had been adrift at sea for 11 days due to a steering gear breakdown. The vessel, based in Goa, lost control while at sea, prompting the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters No. 3 (Karnataka) to launch an immediate rescue operation on October 24, 2025. ICGS Kasturba Gandhi, which was on routine patrol, was diverted to the vessel's last known position, about 100 nautical miles off Ne ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: India's electric mobility revolution is shifting into top gear. In a decisive step towards achieving the Union Government's ambitious Net Zero Emissions target by 2070, the National Movement for PM e-Drive and PM e-Bus Sewa has gathered strong nationwide momentum. The Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) - a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power - has received an overwhelming response to its mega tender for 10,900 electric buses under the Prime Minister's ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Justice Surya Kant, senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, on Sunday said the real strength of the judiciary does not lie in its infrastructure but in the moral architecture. "The real strength of a court lies not just in its marble and mortar but in its moral architecture," he said while inaugurating the additional heritage court building -- the renovated old Madras Law College -- in the high court premises. While justice relies on human integrity, it thrives on institutional suppor ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As the political temperature in the capital rises, there is buzz that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Vasudev Ghat on Tuesday to offer morning Arghya (prayers to the rising sun) on the final day of Chhath Puja. CM Rekha Gupta and her ministerial colleagues are also expected to attend the prayer ceremony around 5:30 am. After a gap of several years, the Delhi government has allowed devotees to offer prayers directly in the Yamuna, claiming that the river water is now cleaner an ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The state government on Sunday said procurement of paddy has substantially gone up. An official release said between 2016-17 and 2020-21, the previous government procured a total of 1,13,51,469 tonnes of paddy -- an annual average of 22,70,293 tonnes. However, the DMK government, from 2021 to 2025, has procured 1,70,45,545 tonnes -- an annual average of 42,61,386 tonnes. This is 19,91,093 tonnes more than the previous regime. The release also said the current paddy procurement season b ...Read More >
THANJAVUR/NAGAPATTINAM: A bumper paddy crop coupled with poor planning by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) and new union food ministry norms for blending fortified rice has slowed paddy procurement across the delta districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. As rains lash the region, farmers who are forced to store their harvest in the open near DPCs face mounting losses. Even as political leaders like Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and opposit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As Delhi continues to battle poor air quality, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched the second phase of its mist sprayer project along Shanti Path and Africa Avenue to combat dust and pollution. The system aims to reduce smog and settle suspended particles through a network of automated misting units. According to NDMC Vice-Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the initiative builds on the success of the first phase implemented at Lodhi Road earlier this year. "With pollut ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have busted a fake antacid manufacturing unit in north Delhi's Ibrahimpur, and seized a massive cache of counterfeit products designed to mimic a popular over-the-counter brand. Two accused -- Sandeep Jain (45) and Jitender alias Chotu (23) -- both residents of Ibrahimpur, have been arrested in connection with the illegal operation, officials said on Sunday. According to the Crime Branch, the unit was discovered during a raid following a complaint from the authorise ...Read More >
TIRUCHY/THANJAVUR: Two teams of officials from the Union Ministry of Food and Public Distribution inspected Direct Purchase Centres (DPCs) across the Cauvery delta districts on Sunday to assess moisture content of paddy. The visit comes based on farmers' demand for relaxation in the procurement norm from 17% to 22% after continuous rain led to water-logging in farmlands. A team led by R K Shahi, Deputy Director (Storage & Research), along with technical officers Rahul Sharma, Tanuj Sharma, and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India and the ASEAN grouping on Sunday renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in maritime security and trade, with both sides describing the partnership as vital for regional stability and sustainable growth in the Indo-Pacific. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, chairing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, called the dialogue partnership "a force for stability and mutual prosperity." He highlighted "some real progress" in reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade ...Read More >
NAVI MUMBAI: February 13, 2023. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine walked into the press conference room at the Boland Park in Paarl after the hammering they received at the hands of South Africa in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 133, New Zealand were bundled out for 67, and with that, all but getting knocked out of the tournament in their very second game. A visibly fuming Devine reflected on the performance without any inhibitions. She called it an "embarrassment" and " not good enough for an inte ...Read More >
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