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T.N. government never sought scrapping of Madurai-Thoothukudi BG line, says Minister
Sivasankar denies Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s claim that the BG Line was dropped based on a written request of the State government
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Sorting out a technical issue
Every district in Tamil Nadu has a technical institute, but enrolment is low. A recent survey, conducted by the AICTE, found pockets of poor enrolment in colleges in the State, and this is worrisome to educators as well as to the government, says R. Sujatha
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Delhi assembly polls: Muslim voters keep AAP and Congress hopes alive
Mohammad Salim acknowledges the impact of a triangular contest in the Delhi elections, with minority votes potentially divided between AAP and Congress. While AAP's focus on freebies and anti-BJP stance makes it favorably viewed by Muslim voters, issues like poor sanitation and public services still sway opinions. The consolidation of Muslim votes remains crucial for a decisive outcome.
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Audi at high speed jumps divider, hits car, kills its driver in Delhi
A 28-year-old man, Sukhjit, died after a speeding Audi collided with his Ertiga on Ring Road in Delhi. The Audi driver, Paras Pathania, was apprehended later. Sukhjit was returning from Gurgaon and ran a transportation business. The impact left the vehicle mangled, and a case has been registered.
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Kochi Water Metro to go nationwide: feasibility study under way
Study to focus on the possibility of establishing services in 18 cities across India; KMRL sets up an in-house committee to spearhead initial works; DPR to be prepared based on the study
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Ernakulam Rural police crack fabricated story behind daylight theft in Aluva
The complaint about the alleged ‘theft’ from the house of Ibrahimkutty near the Casino theatre in Aluva was lodged with the police on January 6
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Higher education conclave at Cusat on January 14, 15
The conclave will explore opportunities to enhance job prospects in the State by leveraging advanced research and technological advancements
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Prolonged high tide slack may have triggered recent unprecedented flooding in Kochi
Tidal flooding inundated houses and contaminated water sources; expert recommends targeted dredging, detailed survey of Vembanad lake and installation of sluices
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Elon Musk gets US govt support in 'illegal' conversion from Microsoft & OpenAI
US antitrust regulators support Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing overlapping board memberships can harm competition. The lawsuit highlights LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman's roles from 2017 to 2023. Musk seeks to stop OpenAI's for-profit shift, asserting it breaches non-profit goals.
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Elon Musk gives update on Neuralink’s third human brain implant
Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implanted its device in a third human and plans 20-30 more procedures in 2025. The upgraded devices will have more electrodes and longer battery life, aiming to enable communication and movement for people with disabilities.
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Kadamattam St. George Orthodox Church gets a new lease of life
The popular church has been restored using new materials with the damaged areas replaced by the same wood material as in the original church
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47% of snakes rescued in Telangana in 2024 are Spectacled Cobras
Friends of Snakes Society rescued 13,028 snakes across Telangana in 2024, four-fold increase from 2015
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T.N. Assembly passes Bill to amend Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882 to expedite process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests
The Bill also seeks to delegate powers of the government to issue notification under Section 16 of the said Act to an officer of the Revenue department
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30 cyber fraudsters arrested in Jaipur under ‘Operation Cyber Shield’
The accused had conducted transactions worth ₹30 crore to defraud the unsuspecting people; raids were carried out at 40 places in the capital city
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