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Bulwark against mighty: Oxfam praises India’s quota in politics
CM lays stone for Chennai's sixth reservoir Mamallan
IKEA opens digital doors to Chennai, Madurai, Kovai, Salem
SIR deadline extended; submit claims, objections till Jan 30
Will Guv hoot the DMK govt’s horn or skip the show?
Punish those occupying seats for elderly, PwDs, HC directs Metro Rail
ICC to BCB: Decide by Jan 21 or risk removal from T20 WC
CBI grills Vijay, to decide on chargesheet after analysis
Trump singled out for tax cut on super-rich
PM hosts UAE Prez, inks $200 bn target
India-EU trade deal nears completion
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Bids invited for Kadambur biodiversity park
Entrepreneur capacity for India’s tech future focus of IIT-M meet
Protein gets costlier as chicken prices surge past Rs 300/kg
Masterminds secured, ‘actors’ on the run
CISF’s 25-day cyclothon to begin on Jan 28 in Delhi; theme song released
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No V-C yet, but Madras Univ to hold convocation on Jan 22
TN publishing capital of India, says Udhay at book fair event
HC seeks EPS’s response in defamation plea
Cool roof initiative rolls out in 300 green schools
‘Invisible’ speed breakers continue to catch riders by surprise
Judges refuse to recuse from hearing plea against Savukku’s bail
7% quota for PwDs in Parl: Govt reply sought
History-sheeter threatens driver, takes away auto
5-fold hike in cleanliness workers’ pay
Three youths attack delivery agent over previous enmity in Velachery, arrested
Over 100 stage protest in Egmore seeking swift action in gold scam case
Bizman, wife, son attempt suicide; critical
Re-lay damaged intersection beneath Medavakkam flyover, urge motorists
Officials inspect Vaigai dam after large number of fish found dead
LAKHS THRONG THENPENNAI FEST
Villagers accuse Malavi temple admin, priests of misusing funds, stage protest
Ryots seek more Mettur water to save samba crops
Srirangam show leaves 22 injured; 6 critical
DMK leader alleges caste slur, files plaint
Subramanian flags off SIMS hosp’s med bus
AIADMK man opens fire over family feud; held
Man held on suicide abetment charges
40-yr-old worker gored to death in Dharmapuri
‘Mixopathy’ of old promises, our feats, Kani mocks EPS
Kalaignar convention centre to serve stakeholders from Nov: CM
Palaniswami can’t dupe people copying our schemes, says Nehru
Short service Army officer takes protracted pension battle to SC
Ilaiyaraaja to get Padmapani Award at Ajanta-Ellora Film Fest
Defending Vijay, DMK says Modi govt using CBI to pressure TVK chief join saffron party alliance
Snubbed from PM’s event, Sasikala plans to field supporters as independents in polls
Karur tragedy: 4 SIs among cops who depose before CBI over security detail on ill-fated day
Months before polls, 71 DCCs get new chiefs
Anbumani slams crackdown on poultry farmers’ protests, says state govt favouring corporates
Chezhiaan set free in jallikattu stir
House to see storm over Sabarimala gold, ex-Cong MLA rows
SaveLife pitches AI-based road crash prevention at WEF
Blow to BRS as Kavitha, PK huddle over new party
This Indore crorepati beggar owns houses, car, lends money too
5 LGs can act on medicine ads with baseless claims
Revanth vows Kumbh status to tribal festival Medaram Jatara
Clip lands DGP, kin of Ranya Rao, in trouble; CM warns of action
RAHUL HONOURS LEELAVATHY
ED summons Jagan’s MP in Rs 3,500 cr liquor scam
Bengaluru civic polls in May to see return of paper ballots
Kerala youth ends life over post, probe ordered
Shinde climbs down on stance, says only Mahayuti mayor for Mumbai
EU may declare FTA around Republic Day
Nabin elected unopposed as BJP prez
SC orders cover for SIR drive in West Bengal
Naatu Naatu fame Keeravani to enthral R-Day
Bangladesh still in denial on 2025 minority killings
MGNREGA rejig: Cong ups ante on Modi govt
EAM warns Poland on veiled support to terror
Ambernath: HC pauses Collector’s orders
Paratrooper martyred during anti-terror ops
Man trampled to death by jumbo in Bokaro
5.7 earthquake jolts Ladakh; no casualties
UP mosque on land for graveyard; case filed
Prannoy, Radhika get relief from IT case
Woman found inside plastic bag in Rajouri
From potential to shared prosperity
China tries everything to make babies
Gaza peace trail puts India on trial
Wolf pup’s last meal DNA sheds light on woolly rhino
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39 dead as trains collide on Spain tracks
Iran state TV hacked, exiled prince pops up
Massive jail riots break out in Gautemala; inmates murder 7 cops
Billionaires more likely to hold political offices
Trumping tariffs, exports push up China economy by 5% in 2025
Massive explosion in Kabul kills seven, leaves several injured
China’s population falls again as births drop 17%
Trump invites Putin to join Gaza Peace Board
Party: Imran not allowed to meet lawyers
Karachi mall fire death toll climbs to 26
School bus crash kills 13 kids in South Africa
Pak air force reaches Saudi for mega drill
1 dead, 6 wounded in Czech town hall shooting
India to be upper-middle income country in another 4 years, says SBI report
IMF raises India’s GDP growth to 7.3% in FY26
Top 6 IT giants lose Rs 5,400 cr in earnings
Oilmeal exports from India dips 40% in Dec
PSBs clear Rs 52,300 cr in MSME loans digitally
Blue-chip stocks’ sell-off triggers Monday market blues
Goyal meets US envoy, discusses trade, tariffs
AssetPlus gets funding of Rs 175 cr
TVS ILP entity raises Rs 830 cr via NCD
Adani Power’s Vidarbha Ind buyout cleared
TCS sets up Saudi HQ with Rs 4 cr investment
Pan IIT Alumni India, Balmer Lawrie in pact
EaseMyTrip’s share capital now Rs 750 cr
Gueye’s extra-time goal helps Senegal lift Africa Cup in chaotic final against Morocco
Sruthy’s rise from grief to national basketball stage
Djokovic bags 100th Australian Open win
Natarajan launches Super Kings Academy
SNM Hindu Vidyalaya crowned champion
Pranav sparkles with five-wkt haul
Naik guides RCB to 178/6 against Giants
Pragg loses again, Gukesh held by Foreest
REPUBLIC DAY HERITAGE RIDE: TRACING THE CAUVERY DELTA
Theri re-release postponed again, makes way for Draupathi 2, Hotspot 2 Much
Sasikumar’s My Lord trailer promises raw, rustic film
Varun’s Indo-Korean flick titled Korean Kanakaraju
Satvika plays leading lady in Dulquer-starrer Aakasamlo Oka Tara
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