Sunday, October 31, 2021

Kochi Corporation to set up cameras to spot illegal waste dumping

The plan is to install at least 140 cameras initially

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No COVID-19 death reported for a week

Test positivity rate stood at 1.43% while the case fatality rate was 1.45%

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Man held for killing 7-year-old daughter

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on charges of murdering his seven-year-old daughter.The police said M. Radhakrishnan of Ayanavaram, a constru

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5 held for rape of mentally ill minor in Thirumangalam

Five persons were arrested by the Thirumangalam all-women police in connection with the gang-rape of a 16-year-old mentally ill girl. The accused were

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Schools for all classes set to open today

Schools for all classes are scheduled to open from Monday at 50% capacity, following a green signal from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. Howe

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UK passengers hurt in two-train crash

It is thought about 12 people have been injured and a train driver is believed to be trapped.

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Govt, judiciary now in sync on IAS-like service for judges

The idea of an All India Judicial Service on the lines of central services like IAS and IPS seems to be coming closer to fruition with the Centre building a broader consensus with the higher judiciary on the issue and setting the stage for consultations with states.

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India hints achieving its climate goals could be linked to NSG membership held up by China’s opposition

In a bold move, India on Sunday said that achieving its climate goals may be linked to issues like its membership to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group — held up due to China's opposition — and availability of technology as it sought to push for the inclusion of differentiated responsibilities that seeks the developed West to fulfil its commitments.

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Kannada film industry left with a hole that will be difficult to fill

Puneeth Rajkumar had a cross-sectional appeal and an ability to bring in family audiences

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878 cases in capital

The district recorded 878 COVID-19 cases and 754 recoveries as the number of active cases stood at 1,1497 on Sunday. A test positivity rate of 11.8% w

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Minister pays surprise visit to PWD rest house

Manager of the facility suspended for laxity in its upkeep

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TTD plumps for organic products

‘Gau Maha Sammelan’ calls for cow-based farming, urges Centre to recognise cow as national animal

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Kerala varsity to launch 10 depts. in emerging areas

The courses will be launched in the proposed departments this year and existing faculty and facilities to be utilised

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NIA arrests two more accused in militant conspiracy case



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Another jolt to NC, ex-minister, former MLA, among dozen leaders join BJP in Jammu



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‘PIA’ marked balloon recovered from J&K border village



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Scientists inspect failed ‘Amulya’ paddy variety

A team of scientists led by AP Rice Research Institute (APRRI-Maruteru) Associate Director G. Jogi Naidu on Sunday observed the early harvesting stage

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Schools to reopen for Classes I to VIII today

Teachers to instruct students on the dos and don’ts on the premises on day one

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Coimbatore reports 119 new COVID-19 cases

A total of 119 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Coimbatore district on Sunday. The Health Department said that 126 persons recovered from the d

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Stories, play activities await school students in Vellore and nearby districts

Short stories about motivation, health, sanitation and hygiene and play activities are in store for students when schools reopen for Classes I-VIII in

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18 held for ‘cricket betting’

The police on Sunday arrested 18 persons, including a few students and traders, for alleged cricket betting at Kaikalur in Gudivada division.The accus

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

Lakhimpur violence: SKM forms 7-member panel of advocates

It will take up legal fight against accused

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Kochi’s canal rejuvenation project to completed in three years

The ₹1,528-crore initiative aims at developing six canals for inland navigation and tourism

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Punjab to terminate ‘faulty’ PPA

Cong. leaders have long demanded nixing deal signed by previous Govt.

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A movement to root out invasive alien species

The Pune-based MABI is taking up the fight in Maharashtra and beyond

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Politics over Chhath Puja heats up

BJP accuses Kejriwal of being anti-Purvanchal; AAP seeks L-G’s intervention

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Congress allowed namaz on national highway: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused Congress of “appeasement politics”, claiming that when he visited Uttarakhand earlier during the party’s tenure, “people had permission to block a national highway fornamaz”.

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First papal visit to India since 1999 likely after PM Modi’s invite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, where Modi invited the head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit India and the two leaders discussed the future of a post-Covid world and climate change among other issues at a meeting that went on for an hour beyond the scheduled 20 minutes.

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SC raps MP govt over detention of doc under NSA, nixes order

Holding it mandatory for a government authority to expeditiously deal with and communicate its decision on a representation made by a person against preventive detention, the Supreme Court on Friday invalidated an order passed by Madhya Pradesh government against a doctor after noting that no decision was taken on his representation for two months. Rejection of his plea by the Centre was also not communicated to him in jail.

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2 decades of drought emptying out Andhra’s ‘blessed’ district

Anantapur in Telugu means “blessed with many things”. It's an ironic name for a place that has come to be known for what it’s not blessed with — rainfall. This district in Andhra Pradesh has seen 18 droughts in the last 20 years (till 2020), making it a living example of creeping desertification and mass migration.

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DVAC conducts raids

Cash, liquor and documents were seized

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G20 endorses global corporate minimum tax at Rome summit

The move by the Group of 20 summit in Rome was hailed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen

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Ship to be built for seabed exploration, says Ministry official

Cabinet clearance for the project has been received, he says

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Chala fires: talks held with traders

The Fire and Rescue Services on Saturday held talks with traders in the Chala market in its efforts to prevent repeated fire outbreaks there.The meeti

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Elambahavath named OSD for ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday posted IAS officer K. Elambahavath as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for its ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’ scheme launc

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Pakistan ex-general's son convicted for inciting anarchy in army



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Army officer, jawan killed in blast along LoC

An Army officer and a jawan were killed in a mine explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district late Saturday.

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Railways to enable unreserved ticketing system at railway stations

With the restoration of unreserved coaches in four pairs of trains running through Salem Division, unreserved ticketing system (UTS) will be activated

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Attempts to stop Abhishek from attending rally in Agartala, alleges Trinamool

Blatant attempts by BJP-led Government ‘to stop our leader from conducting outreach events’

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NEP will transform education in country: Union Minister

‘Idea behind policy is to ensure affordable, equitable education for all’

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High raw material prices hit industries in Coimbatore region

Prices of steel, aluminium, copper, fuel, plastic and paper surging again

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‘Stroke doubles chances of developing dementia’

It also increases risk of heart disease, says expert

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Eriksen unable to play in Italy after cardiac arrest

Christian Eriksen is not allowed to play in Italy this season after the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020, say Inter Milan.

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'Some pray, others drink': SC won't shut bar near temple



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After 11 months, Delhi border barricades start coming down



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Modi talks to EU leaders on trade, climate, Covid



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SDMC announces property tax waiver for unauthorised colonies

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Friday announced an amnesty scheme under which owners of residential and commercial properties in unau

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37 fresh COVID cases reported in city

The city reported no new COVID-19 death in 24 hours for the seventh day and the total number of deaths stood at 25,091, as per a bulletin released by

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Puneeth Rajkumar was brand ambassador for Govt. initiatives

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar was the brand ambassador and campaigned for various Government initiatives. He was roped in several years ago by the Department

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Assembly Committee probing Delhi riots summons Facebook

Proceedings scheduled for Nov. 2 will be live-streamed

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Friends, politicians visit residence of ‘Power Star’

Members of the film fraternity, friends, and family members rushed to actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s house at Sadashivanagar here soon after his death was a

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Kin of deceased RTC employees demonstrate for jobs

Kin of the employees of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) who died while in service and were promised jobs on compassionate

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Scrap yard where fire broke out on Thursday continues to function despite Coimbatore Corporation notice

Town Planning wing officials had in June served notice on the owner asking him to vacate the place

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15 candidates in fray for Badvel bypoll today

Voters to exercise franchise at 281 polling stations between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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‘APSCHE will act as bridge between institutions, NAAC’

Need for hand-holding colleges to meet norms stipulated by NAAC: chairman

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Govt. to set up wildlife rescue centres

The State government has decided to set up three ‘rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centres’ (RTRCs) for wildlife in Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Tirune

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Modi discusses bilateral ties with Italian PM Mario Draghi

Prime Minister Modi, who arrived here earlier in the day at the invitation of his Italian counterpart, was received by Mr. Draghi upon his arrival at Palazzo Chigi for the meeting.

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Police in mission mode to ensure fair poll

‘No one trying to disrupt the polling process will be spared’

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Cultivation of protein-rich foliage for cattle begins

Initiative to help poor farmers sustain their livelihood in drought-hit areas

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Tension prevails at Siddipet

BJP cadre prevented from entering Collectorate

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Floating hospital a lifeline for livestock

It comes to the rescue of animals suffering from flood-related diseases in Kuttanad

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Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Minnagam centre, a hit with consumers

A section of Tangedco engineers unhappy, say undue pressure is being put on them

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HC warns of action against U.P. Police

It made ‘uninformed’ arrests in Delhi

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New rules for family cards to destitute women

The State government has revised the procedure to issue family cards to destitute women and those who have left their homes. So far, on submission of

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Will Sasikala factor impact AIADMK organisational polls?

A cross-section of leaders and functionaries says it will not

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11 more dogs taken out of IIT-M shelter

The sick and malnourished canines rescued as per HC order

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US returns antiquities to India in stolen art investigation

US authorities returned about 250 antiquities to India on Thursday in a long-running investigation of a stolen art scheme. The items, worth an estimated $15 million, were handed over during a ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York City.

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IT raids on offices, premises of India's two leading dry fruit groups



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Bring fuel prices under GST: Left parties

The activists of the Left parties staged a demonstration in-front of the Prakasam Bhavan on Thursday, demanding that petrol, diesel and cooking gas be

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Former CPI(M) MLA Nanmaran passes away

He represented Madurai East in Assembly in 2001 and 2006 and remained a simple man all his life

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Four boys drown near Sulur

Three boys drowned in a small pond near Sulur in Coimbatore district on Thursday. The tragedy occurred when the trio ventured into the pond to take ba

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Stalin allays apprehensions over ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’

Panel to frame State Education Policy soon, says CM

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Drop contract farming proposal: FCV tobacco growers

The farmers cultivating Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco have urged the Centre to drop the proposal of introducing contract farming system. The farme

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Tragedy of monumental scale: UNGA prez at launch of Global Decade of Action on road deaths



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Biden pushes revised $1.75 tn U.S. social spending plan

It is much less than the original $3.5 tn price tag he wanted

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Cuddalore logs 20 cases

Cuddalore district recorded nil deaths due to COVID-19 on Thursday. As many as 20 persons tested positive for the infection, taking the district’s tal

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Eye on Afghanistan, China to build military base in Tajikistan

The base will be owned by the Tajikistan special forces and financed by China

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Action against illegal charging of parking fees in Kozhikode city

Corporation to serve notices on four shopping malls

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Demand for police aid posts in ecotourism spots in Kozhikode falls on deaf ears

Popular destinations emerge as safe havens for miscreants

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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Covid: Double vaccinated can still spread virus at home

Vaccinated people are catching and then spreading the virus to those they live with, UK study finds.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

CRA surveys flood preparedness, asks officials to expedite work

Temporary mitigation measures will be taken in the southern parts of the city

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Open House draws large crowds in East Godavari

Various firearms displayed at exhibition

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Neutrino result heralds new chapter in physics

A new chapter in physics is here, says a team that hunted for a key building block of the Universe.

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Jamaat terror funding case: NIA raids 17 places in 7 J&K dists



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SpaceX Crew-3 mission to help test space tech: Raja Chari



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Western Air Command chief hopes one day India will have 'whole of Kashmir'



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Man injured in bear attack near Sirumugai

A 23-year-old man from Kunjappanai near Sirumugai was injured when a sloth bear attacked him on Tuesday afternoon. The Forest Department said that C.

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Farmer committees given implements to the tune of ₹12.15 crore

Agricultural implements to the tune of ₹12.15 crore have been distributed to farmer producer committees formed in the district.According to the admini

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Chief Secretary to file report in HC on unauthorised statues

The petitioner wanted Supreme Court orders implemented

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State told to frame policy for landless, homeless

Create it in 6 months, directs HC

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Coimbatore Corpn. Commissioner conducts grievances redress meet

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Raja Gopal Sunkara on Wednesday conducted a grievances redress meet for residents in the 20 wards in South Zone. M

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Israel advances plans for 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements

The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration.

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Buzz Lightyear: First trailer for Toy Story favourite's origin story

Chris Evans voices the "real" Buzz Lightyear in the first trailer for the Toy Story origin story.

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SC cannot be stymied by failure of witnesses to appear: Tharoor on Pegasus order



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West Bengal's Purulia only town yet to achieve ODF status: Urban affairs ministry



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IT searches premises of SKM group in Erode

Officials of the Income-Tax Department began searches on several premises of the SKM group of companies here on Wednesday. As many as 11 teams began t

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New Hong Kong law to censor old movies for security breaches

Authorities have embarked on a sweeping crackdown to root out Beijing’s critics after pro-democracy protests convulsed the city two years ago

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Firm selected for certification

Nani Agro Foods Private Limited, an Erode-based company involved in turmeric processing and manufacture of spices, has been selected by the Green Buil

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71 cases in Erode district

Erode district reported 71 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the tally to 1,04,017. While 71 persons were discharged, 865 continue to be under t

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International awards for Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, has won the Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) 2021 and International Best Practice Awa

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Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Shadow of farmers’ stir over bypoll

Ellenabad a test case for INLD in Haryana

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British High Commissioner calls on Chief Minister Stalin

Two MOU were signed, and fintech programmes were launched

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Govt. must release ‘report card’ on Nov. 1, says Kamal

Ministry to implement promises yet to be set up, he points out

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Nilgiris to have wildlife rescue centre

It will obviate the need for injured animals to be taken out for treatment: Minister

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Very likely Vaze will abscond: NIA tells HC

Agency opposes his plea for a house arrest

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McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment

Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment.

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Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

The Food and Drug Administration votes in favour, paving the way for emergency authorisation.

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Helpline launched to address monsoon woes in Salem

The Forest Department has set up a helpline at the Divisional Forest Office here to provide necessary assistance to the public during the Northeast mo

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U.T. records 41 new cases; no deaths reported

Active cases in Puducherry stands at 453

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‘Fix yarn price on a monthly basis’

Stating that they were facing a loss of ₹ 5.83 a metre due to regular increase in price of yarn, the Tamil Nadu Federation of Power Looms Associations

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Govt. staff body welcomes DA hike

The Puducherry Unified Ministerial Staff Association has welcomed the government’s decision to implement the revised dearness allowance rate for emplo

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Erode reports 67 fresh COVID-19 cases

Erode district on Tuesday reported 67 new COVID-19 cases, which took the overall tally to 1,03,953. While 69 persons were discharged after recovery, a

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Air India to add US nonstops post Nov 8 Uncle Sam reopening for fully jabbed

This could be the last expansion of services by state-owned Air India before it transits to the Tata Group and the big bang expansion then. The Maharaja will be adding its highly popular US nonstops from next month as Uncle Sam reopens for fully vaccinated foreign travellers stating November 8.

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UP govt withdraws over 3 lakh cases of Covid protocol, lockdown norms violations



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Jharkhand CM Soren hands over appointment letter to dependent of soldier killed in Galwan Valley



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‘Preferential treatment’ of child welfare council raises eyebrows

Its website says Governor is its patron

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Germany’s Parliament elects new Speaker

Bas is third woman to head Bundestag

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Tangedco plans land acquisition for solar power parks

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has begun preliminary steps to identify lands for setting up solar power parks in ce

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Differently abled persons demand equal employment opportunity

MADURAIThe Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) on Tuesday staged a demonstration in fron

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TS seeks omission of 7 NS Left Canal components from KRMB Sch-2

Erstwhile AP extended NSLC ayacut in Andhra from 1.3L to 3.78L acres

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Monday, October 25, 2021

MTC reintroduces 10 services

Two small buses introduced from Pallavaram

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BSF jurisdiction: parties in Punjab oppose Centre’s decision

Centre’s move in the interest of country, says BJP which skipped all-party meet

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Gujarat farmers upset over erratic power supply

Energy Minister admits to shortage of coal, assures situation will improve in next two weeks

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Residents want dug up road to be relaid soon

Water board officials promise to clean up the mess early

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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

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Tesla briefly hits a $1 trillion valuation

The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the trillion dollar milestone.

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Nurses stage protest over wage arrears

Nurses and health workers at the Dharmapuri government medical college hospital staged a demonstration at the hospital over unpaid salaries on Monday.

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‘Re-lay damaged road or provide compensation’

The roads were laid 20 years ago: Satta Panchayat Iyakkam

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Interim relief provided for livestock killed by wild animals

The Forest Department provided an interim relief of ₹ 7,000 to a farmer whose livestock were killed by a leopard in Sathyamangalam Range. On October 1

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69 fresh COVID-19 cases in Erode

Erode reported 69 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the district’s tally to 1,03,893. While 67 persons were discharged, 881 persons continue to be

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Naidu urges Kovind to impose President’s Rule in A.P.

TDP chief alleges breakdown of constitutional machinery, threat from drug mafia

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Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.

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Speeding two-wheelers beyond 40 kmph with kids below 4 yrs to attract fine & suspension of DL



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Taliban deputy PM Baradar meets UNDP director in Doha, seeks help



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18 absconding accused arrested

The city police have arrested 18 persons, who were on the run for years in various long-pending cases.The arrests were made as part of a special drive

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Facebook’s language gaps weaken screening of hate and terrorism

Documents show problems are far more systemic than just a few innocent mistakes

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Passing out parade of 22 CISF constables held

Role played by the force highlighted

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Will ensure solatium for Lakhbir’s family: SC panel chief

The Dalit man was killed allegedly by Nihangs at the farmers’ protest site at Singhu

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Apollo to administer free vaccine to children with co-morbidities

COVID-19 vaccine for 12-18 years age group in a few weeks

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Woman finds father after 58 years thanks to online group

A woman has found her biological father after help from a community Facebook group.

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Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019.

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Covid decline slows to 1% in post-festive week



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PM Modi pays tribute to Laxman on artist’s 100th birth anniversary



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‘EWS income criteria linked to Sinho panel’

Amid strong criticism by the Supreme Court over the manner in which income eligibility criteria for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservations was fixed, the government is linking the decision to peg it at Rs 8 lakh, just as for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), to the Sinho Commission report which had examined welfare measures for the general classes.

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LAC hot, new battalions for ITBP likely

The process of authorising new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in charge of securing the Indo-China border, is in the final stages and the government is committed to providing it with full logistical support and modern gadgets to do its job, junior Union home minister Nityanand Rai said on Sunday.

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Kheri violence: Teni’s son found positive for dengue, sent to hospital



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Scrutiny of DLP projects planned

Thoroughfares, constructions left unmaintained

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OPS calls for hassle-free supply of urea

He urges State govt. not to allow private shops to impose any condition

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Schools take loans as offline classes for all grades start

Some owners have put up personal assets as collateral for funds to upgrade infrastructure; others have borrowed from family and friends

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Lower primary classes to reopen on October 25 after 19 months

After 19 months, lower primary classes are set to reopen on October 25. While government and aided schools are set to welcome students in standards I

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Shivaram Karanth Layout: BDA plans to sell more than 30,000 sites

Land acquisition process is expected to be completed in two months

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

Otoniel, Colombian's most wanted drug lord, is to be extradited to the US after his capture.

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Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.

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‘Treat users with small quantity of drugs as victims, not culprits’

The social justice and empowerment ministry has suggested that the existing definition of the word ‘addict’ may be removed and instead such a person be referred to as a ‘user’ and ‘substance dependent’, in an effort to improve the NDPS Act.

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Water released through canals of Echambadi anaicut

To benefit over 6,000 acres of farmlands

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Cuddalore logs nil deaths, 21 cases

Cuddalore recorded nil deaths due to COVID-19 on Sunday. As many as 21 persons tested positive, taking the tally to 63,956. With 62,865 recoveries, ac

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Forest Dept. intensifies patrolling in Kolli Hills

It deploys three teams following reports of leopard movement

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Two men, including history-sheeter, killed in Vanarpet

A history-sheeter and his friend were killed by a gang at Vanarapet here on Sunday. The police said the victims ‘Bomb’ Ravi, 33, of Dubrayapet, and hi

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Union Territory records 61 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths

The Union Territory recorded two COVID-19 deaths and 61 new cases as the total number of vaccine doses administered crossed the 11 lakh mark on Sunday

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Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: Salah hat-trick as Solskjaer's side thrashed

Mohamed Salah scores a hat-trick and Paul Pogba is sent off as clinical Liverpool embarrass Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford.

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Aides of Captain Amarinder, Sidhu in Twitter war over ex-CM’s Pakistan friend

Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh’s media adviser Raveen Thukral and Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s adviser Mohammad Mustafa got into a war of words on Twitter and later seemed to have reached a compromise on Saturday, but not before Thukral dug up old photos of Mustafa’s family members with Aroosa Alam, a Pakistani friend of Amarinder who is being accused of being an ISI agent.

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SIT arrests 3 more in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

A special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday made three more arrests in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that took place on October 3, in which four farmers, one journalist, and three BJP workers lost their lives, while nearly a dozen were hurt.

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Soon, unborn child can be insured for birth defects

In a move that is expected to reduce out of pocket expenditure for new parents, at least one major insurance company has agreed to insure the unborn child for birth defects and surgical problems during infancy. Around 1.7 million children are born with birth defects every year.

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‘More contagious mutant present in low numbers’



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Covid-19: Rising cases in Bengal, Assam, hint at post-festive Covid spike

At least three states in the country, led by Bengal, have started showing signs of a spike in Covid-19 infections after Durga Puja/Dussehra celebrations last week, although in absolute terms the numbers are not big so far. ​​​Bengal reported 974 fresh cases of the virus on Saturday, the highest single-day count in the state in over three months since July 10 this year.

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Plan to split Pakistan began in 1965: Senior Navy officer

Vice-Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command, said here on Saturday that India had begun thinking of separating East Pakistan from West Pakistan from 1965 though it actually happened in 1971.

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Good judicial infrastructure has always been an afterthought, says CJI

Holding that financial autonomy and adequate infrastructure for the judiciary are essential to make the system more effective, Chief Justice N V Ramana on Saturday urged the Centre to clear his proposal to set up a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, a statutory body that will take care of the needs of the judiciary.

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Join fight against terror, Amit Shah urges J&K youth

Home minister Amit Shah asked officials during a security review in Srinagar on Saturday about the targeted killings of minority community members and migrant labourers despite the heavy security arrangements in the Kashmir valley, official sources said. The killings have spread fear among them and have led to an exodus of migrant labour back to Bihar.

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Stalin gets into a bus, interacts with passengers

He visits Kannagi Nagar health centre

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Enforcement goes mute ahead of TRS plenary meeting

No action taken as city is painted pink with the ruling party’s flags and flexis

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Ahead of bypolls, leaders line up to pay respects to Chennamma

Chief Minister announces ₹50 crore for Kittur Development Authority

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MIT students launch digital platform to link blood donors and patients

‘Initiative will go to a long way in meeting the blood shortage in the country’

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Repartees on reasons for Yediyurappa stepping down and more

With all top leaders of Karnataka camping in bypoll-bound constituencies, attacks and counter-attacks continued unabated. Saturday saw former Chief Mi

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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

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‘Implement Dalit Bandhu across State immediately’

Did the Chief Minister ever hold ‘Praja Darbar’ to know people’s grievances, asks the BJP leader

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Valuables worth ₹1.3 cr. stolen from businessman’s house

Burglars broke open the house of a businessman near here early on Saturday and decamped with diamond necklaces and gold jewellery worth ₹1.30 crore. D

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Wisdom behind decision questioned

Forest officials liken the move to rewarding crime

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Over 1.5 lakh people inoculated during sixth mega vaccination camp

3,274 camps held in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur districts

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Chief Justice Banerjee calls for smooth coordination between judiciary, police

Chief Justice of the Madras High Court Sanjib Banerjee on Saturday called for a smooth coordination between the judiciary and the police for speedy tr

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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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Three dads cross finish line on £400k suicide awareness walk

They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives.

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Scrap Consumer Protection Act if you don’t want tribunals: Supreme Court



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Can raise defence of juvenility even after conviction, says Supreme Court



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Jiwal leads tributes to dead policemen

A 11-day programme being organised

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Students witness police work from close range

Event held as part of Police Martyrs’ Week

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Hearing aids distributed

Hearing aids were distributed free of cost to 36 persons at a function got up at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education’s rehabilitation centre

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APPSC to conduct CPT from Oct. 28

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will conduct the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) from October 28 to 30 for certain employees of v

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Two held, 1,720 kg ganja seized

The district police arrested two persons while they were allegedly transporting 1,720 kg dry ganja at Gabbada area under Narsipatnam (Rural) police st

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Sunderland man comes face to face with man who raped him

Chris Storey is waiving his right to anonymity in the hope of helping other people.

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Cough drop tycoon leaves £41m to hometown

Doreen Lofthouse donates her fortune to a charity that strives to develop her hometown Fleetwood.

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Investing in coal is building white elephants: UN chief



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India, UK agree to strengthen ties on West Asia & Indo-Pacific

India and UK agreed to strengthen cooperation in West Asia and Indo-Pacific, the two regions where India is focusing its diplomatic and security interests, after visiting UK foreign secretary Liz Truss and foreign minister S Jaishankar held talks this evening at Hyderabad House.

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Captain Amarinder’s Pak friend caught in Punjab political crossfire



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Top security officials review security situation in J&K ahead of Shah's visit



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Amit Shah on 3-day maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow post abrogation of Article 370



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India, UK discuss Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific; agree to deepen cooperation in strategic areas of defence, security



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SDMs to hold awareness, anti-cracker drives

Govt. signs MoU for new study on real-time sources of air pollution

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Police launch ‘SaKo’ mobile app to prevent burglaries

In an effort to prevent burglaries in locked residences, Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore district, S. Selvanagarathinam introduced ‘SaKo’ (Safe K

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BoB plans events to strengthen rural connect

The Hyderabad Zone of Bank of Baroda will conduct several programmes in the rural areas to strengthen connect with customers, especially for farmers,

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NGO’s Muski cheruvu bund plantation move opposed

Manikonda civic head, Irrigation officials not aware of plantation on lake bund

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193 test positive in Telangana

A total of 193 COVID cases and one death were reported in the State during the 24-hour period till 5.30 p.m. on Friday taking their cumulative total t

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments

Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.

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La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples

Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.

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Supreme Court reverses HC order, Gauri ‘killers’ to face stringent law

The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a Karnataka HC decision and ruled that those accused in the murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh will face charges under the provisions of the stringent Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) apart from IPC Section 302 and arms and explosives laws.

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Trade with China up 49%, Shringla red-flags deficit

In the first nine months of this year, India’s trade with China touched $90 billion, an increase of 49% over last year, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Thursday. However, there is a large trade balance in favour of China, and India will continue to raise the issue of widening deficit with China, he added.

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9 trekkers among dead as Uttarakhand toll rises to 64; losses put at Rs 7,000 crore

With more bodies being recovered and many of those missing being declared dead, casualties in the Uttarakhand rain and floods stood at 64 on Thursday. Among those found dead or fear to have died were nine trekkers, five of them in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh.

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Farmers have right to protest but can’t block roads indefinitely, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday said farmers have a right to protest against the three new farm laws even when their validity is under challenge before the apex court but was firm in its view that no one could be permitted to block roads indefinitely, impeding the right of citizens to commute without hindrance.

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100 crore shots in the arm: India's milestone in Covid vaccination

India achieved a major milestone in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark on Thursday. After China, which has administered more than 200 crore doses, India is only the second country to have reached the landmark of 100 crore jabs.

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‘Fight against COVID-19 pandemic similar to 1959 Chinese ambush’

The police force was taken unawares both times, says Commissioner of Police

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How can you have cordial ties with BJP, VCK chief asks PMK

‘National party has long opposed reservation for OBCs’

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Domestic help, cousin held for staging robbery of ₹5 lakh

‘Duo planned to steal employer’s money to start own venture’

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Cataloguing of captive elephants completed, PCCF tells High Court

The court had last month ordered video recording and profiling of elephants

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Residents of Pallikaranai demand more bus services

They want links to places like Kelambakkam, Porur and Avadi

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Venu Srinivasan appointed goodwill envoy to Republic of Korea

Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor Company and managing trustee of Srinivasan Services Trust, was appointed as the Goodwill Envoy for Culture and

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With eyes on global market, Bellatrix inks pact with L&T



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President attends Bihar House’s centenary event

Soil of Bihar is ratnagarbha: Kovind

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6 lawyers facing murder, other charges suspended

One was booked under the POCSO Act

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Cyient Foundation commits ₹ 2 crore grant to AHF

The Cyient Foundation, which is the CSR wing of IT firm Cyient, on Thursday announced a ₹2 crore contribution to the Asian Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

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Hindus-alone appointment challenged in HC

Petition wants to quash recruitment notification issued by HR&CE Dept. college

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Police Commemoration Day observed

Police Commemoration Day was observed at the Salem City Armed Reserve police grounds on Thursday.City Police Commissioner Najmul Hoda, DIG-Salem Range

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Covid: Virus may have killed 80k-180k health workers, WHO says

The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Army ‘well-poised to hold the line’ against China in Arunachal

The big guns are ready to boom if required in this high-altitude region. Ahead of the artillery and air defence gun positions, companies of acclimatised and well-armed soldiers guard the forbidding terrain along the frontier, where temperatures have already dipped to minus 3 to 5 degree Celsius.

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