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Youngest witness in Kasab case seeks death sentence for Tahawwur Hussain Rana

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:58
Devika Natwarlal Rotawan was 9 when she was shot in the leg by the terrorists that launched the attack at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai.
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A Miocene-age canyon in Villupuram is a repository of centuries of geological data

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:53
The Bommayapalayam Canyon is part of a range of ravines skirting the Auroville bio-region. They were formed over centuries of downcutting by water currents of the monsoon rain ferrying topsoil and rock fragments to the Bay of Bengal. The Tamil Nadu government plans to protect the canyon, declaring it a geo-heritage site
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Govt. will set up handloom clusters to help weavers, says official

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:51
Government will also support initiatives like issuing health cards to women handloom workers and procurement of equipment, announces Commissioner for Textiles and Handlooms Rekha Rani
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News Analysis: Supreme Court judgment on Tamil Nadu Governor addresses a Constitutional silence

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:49
Another SC Bench has reserved judgment on a similar Constitutional silence regarding Speakers deciding disqualification pleas under the Tenth Schedule
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An indigenous hair sheep breed faces a threat from industrial plan

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:46
Vembur sheep features white fur adorned with irregular reddish brown patches. It is distributed in Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar. An industrial project at Vembur is likely to take over grazing grounds that have supported the breed for years
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Maharashtra govt. approves 256 acres of salt pan land for Dharavi redevelopment

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:44
The move aligns with Mumbai’s Development Plan 2034, which earmarks salt pan lands for affordable housing
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A sacred grove that is a storehouse of rare fauna and its strong bond with residents

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:41
It is a virgin territory where human movement is restricted and the forest regenerates itself. Even a leaf is not plucked from the grove, nor is a dead twig taken for fuel. The government’s notification declaring the Kasampatty sacred grove a Biodiversity Heritage Site has prompted fears among villagers that tourists would invade the place
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M-cups distributed to polytechnic students in Manali

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:41
The initiative was launched by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in collaboration with HLL Management Academy
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Common entrance test for admission to BSc Nursing courses from 2025-26, says Minister

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:34
A Board of Examinations will also be formed for the courses, Satya Kumar Yadav tells representatives of nursing institutions
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Stretch of OMR footpath to be improved

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:27
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Stones, chaos and lathi charge: SFI-KSU election clash spills into streets in Thiruvananthapuram

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:22
Nearly 15 protesters were injured, prompting the police to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the mob. A few activists were also injured following a related clash near Mar Ivanios College
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Watch: Tamil Nadu Governor’s controversial acts

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:22
Governor R.N. Ravi is known for his contentious political positioning and openly opposing the State’s policies.
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Anil Jaihind named new head of Congress’ OBC wing

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:19
Dr. Anil Jaihind (Yadav), a prominent social activist who joined the Congress recently, has been appointed chairman of the OBC wing of AICC, replacing Capt. Ajay Yadav (Retd.). Capt. Yadav has openly criticised the State leadership after Congress lost Haryana Assembly polls last October
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