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In a drastic action, the AIADMK government promulgated an ordinance on the night of November 13 and at one stroke removed about 24,000 traditional officers, who were replaced by Village Administrative Officers to be recruited through a routine test. The merits and demerits of the decision are still being debated among members of the public

In the text of Ramamohan Rao’s first Assembly address sent by the government in 2002, the opening remarks constituted an intemperate indictment of DMK. But he rephrased them and CM Jayalalithaa did not object, Mr. Rao writes in his autobiography

In the early 1980s, the Centre had called in the Tamil Nadu Special Police (TSP) to guard Tihar Jail after 13 prisoners escaped. They have been manning the outer periphery, the main entrance, and the high-security wards. Impressed by their commendable work, the Delhi jail administration has put Mandoli and Rohini prisons too under the TSP

BJP is considering venues like Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ramlila Maidan, or banks of the Yamuna for a grand oath-taking ceremony after PM Modi's return from overseas. The ceremony will likely feature over 200 MPs, notable party workers, and key leaders. Discussions are ongoing about appointing a deputy CM, with the new government's formation expected post-February 16.

56 persons to get final orders by March 10, while over 50 cases are under scrutiny, he says

State prosecutors had decided to withdraw these cases, citing the possibility of political vendettas; this sends the wrong message to society, says HC, urging the State to show zero tolerance to all types of violence

In a report, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure said that States must prepare for natural disasters’ impact on their telecom assets

Accused Havildar Sanjay Kumar opened fire from his weapon killing a constable and a sub-inspector of the force on the spot.

India and the US are set to sign a new defence framework during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, focusing on strengthening defence sales, technology collaboration, and trade. Discussions will also address energy cooperation and geopolitical issues, enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations.

They condemn what they say objectionable behaviour by the elected member of the civic body against them

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top Trump aides, including US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Elon Musk, to discuss strategic ties and trade issues before his meeting with President Trump. Modi aims to emphasize the broader US-India partnership, while Musk's potential business ventures in India were also deliberated.

Congress has been demanding President’s Rule in the State for almost 20 months, says Jairam Ramesh

Two men, accused of abetting the suicide of engineering student E Sumithra, were acquitted after a decade-long court battle due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution failed to provide call records or credible witness testimony linking the accused to the victim's death.

Officials reassure residents that the containers will remain locked and incineration will not take place till next hearing in court on February 18; residents revive protests against burning of waste

The provisions of Section 45 of the PMLA overrides the general provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure when there is conflict in provision of bail, the court notes in the fresh order