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Age should not be a barrier in politics, says CPI(M) veteran G. Sudhakaran
He says no one from the party leadership had asked him to continue when he informed them in 2022 that his name should not be considered for the State committee of which he had been a member for several years
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Madras High Court rejects election petition against DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh allows an application filed by the MP to delete most of the paragraphs from the election petition
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Caught between the warp and weft of business and life
For up to four decades, Maharashtra’s Solapuri chaddar had demand at home and overseas. Now, just 10% of the producers remain, with the rest having shifted to terry towel production. Snehal Mutha delves into the complexities plaguing the sector and the factors contributing to its decline
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TN CM Stalin targets Centre with ‘LKG student’ jibe; Amit Shah’s rebuttal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ongoing language war, urging Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah highlighted the Modi government's decision allowing CISF aspirants to take exams in regional languages, contrasting with Stalin's opposition to the NEP 2020's three-language formula.
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No film assignments: How Ranya's frequent foreign trips came under DRI lens
Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore concealed on her person. Further investigations revealed gold jewelry and cash worth Rs 4.73 crore at her residence.
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All-women security cover for PM Modi’s event in Gujarat on Women’s Day
The women police personnel will include IPS officers and constables
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Helping small entrepreneurs make a big impact
India Post has proved to be a game-changer for hundreds of small entrepreneurs and traditional artisans in Telangana, simplifying the process of securing subsidies under the Centre’s Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme. By handling smooth verifications, the postal department has eliminated bureaucratic delays, empowering businesses and driving economic growth across the region, reports Ravi Reddy
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Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows
After two days of breather, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 243.51 points or 0.33% to 74,096.58 in the morning trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 53.35 points or 0.24% to 22,491.35
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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says Dravidam does not take dictations from Delhi, it sets the course for nation to follow
Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which rejects the National Education Policy, 2020, has already achieved many of its goals, which the policy aims to reach only by 2030
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Day after negotiations fail, workers attempt to enter Samsung factory in Kancheepuram
A section of Samsung India workers has been on strike since February 5 over the suspension of three union members
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Tensions flare as Harmanpreet, Sophie engage in heated exchange
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur and UP Warriorz’s Sophie Ecclestone had a heated argument during their Women's Premier League match in Lucknow, necessitating umpire intervention. Despite the clash, Mumbai Indians secured a six-wicket victory, enhancing their chances of playoff qualification.
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Fact check: Disinformation spikes after Trump-Zelenskyy row
A fresh wave of disinformation targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has surged online, accusing him of being corrupt and prolonging the war. It has been falsely claimed that Zelenskyy swore at Trump and demanded US troops fight in Ukraine.
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Ranya Rao case effect: No security protocol for bureaucrats' kin at B'luru airport
The Karnataka government will revise its standard operating procedures, ensuring that only senior bureaucrats, not their family members or friends, receive protocol privileges. This decision follows the gold-smuggling arrest involving actor Ranya Rao, who allegedly misused the security protocol at KIA. Additional security will be provided only in case of a direct threat to an official.
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FBI arrests 3 US soldiers for leaking defence intel, aiding China
The FBI and interagency partners arrested two active-duty US Army soldiers and one former soldier for theft of government property and involvement in a bribery scheme linked to espionage activities. The suspects are accused of compromising defense intelligence to adversaries such as China.
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International Women’s Day: Meet the women who operate automated cranes at Vizhinjam international port in Thiruvananthapuram
Nine women are among the 20 who operate CRMG cranes at Vizhinjam international port, the only automated port in India
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BJP netas at Tughlak Lane rename their house nameplates to Vivekananda Marg
BJP's Dinesh Sharma and Union minister Krishan Pal Gujar have renamed their Tughlak Lane residences to Swami Vivekananda Marg. This renaming aligns with BJP's broader agenda to reflect indigenous heritage by modifying names of places to honor historical figures who significantly impacted Indian society. Multiple renaming initiatives have taken place under BJP rule.
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Brazil goes the Europe way, gives Apple 90 days deadline to …
A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iOS devices within 90 days or face daily fines. The order stems from a complaint by Mercado Livre alleging Apple's anti-competitive practices. Apple plans to appeal, citing user privacy and security concerns.
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Tahawwur Rana submits renewed application seeking stay of extradition to India after U.S. Supreme Court rejects his emergency bid
Rana has now renewed his "Emergency Application for Stay Pending Litigation of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" previously addressed to Justice Kagan, and requests that the renewed application be directed to Chief Justice Roberts
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Naxalism vanishing from jungles, but taking root in urban centres: PM Modi
In an apparent reference to the Congress party, PM Modi said urban Naxals have entrenched themselves in political parties
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