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BUSINESS2d agoTamil Nadu cuts VAT rate on aviation turbine fuel at Chennai airport from 29% to 16%It has also reduced the VAT for scheduled airlines fuelling at airports other than Chennai from 29% to 1%. The rate has been reduced from 5% to 1% for scheduled airlines operating aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of less than 40,000 kg and fuelling at airports other than ChennaiThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoThevalakkara grama panchayat holds online gramasabhaThe gramasabha session was held under the leadership of Koivila North 17th ward member Gopan Palakkal and presided over by Thevalakkara grama panchayat president Anil. SThe Hindu
DISASTER2d agoPolice launch special drive after kite string causes woman’s deathThe 38-year old woman was killed after manja slit her throat in HubballiThe Hindu
DISASTER2d agoNepal receives millions from climate damage fund as first country after mountain disasterNepal krijgt als eerste land geld uit een door de Verenigde Naties opgezet fonds voor arme landen met schade door klimaatrampen. Het fonds heeft 20 miljoen dollar (bijna 18 miljoen euro) aan steun toegezegd aan het land in Zuid-Azië, dat in augustus werd getroffen door een aardverschuiving in de bergen, gevolgd door een verwoestende vloedgolf. Bij de ramp kwamen meer dan 1400 mensen om het leven en er zijn meer dan 5000 vermisten. De schade in het getroffen gebied loopt in de miljarden. Nepal zelf schat bijna 5 miljard dollar nodig te hebben voor de wederopbouw. Het toegezegde bedrag uit het fNOS Buitenland
POLITICS2d agoNDA candidates will secure comfortable majority in parishad, municipal elections, says A.P. MinisterAn A.P. Minister predicts that NDA candidates will achieve a comfortable majority in upcoming parishad and municipal elections, indicating confidence in the political outcome. This matters as it reflects political expectations for local governance.The Hindu
POLITICS2d agoFocus on governance, L&O instead of targeting the RSS, Priyank Kharge toldUnion Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi advises the Home Minister to demonstrate responsibility by addressing pressing issues in the StateThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoState cannot afford to ignore illegal immigration now as it may create institutional vulnerabilities later, says Karnataka High CourtQuashes criminal cases filed by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants against whistleblower doctorThe Hindu
CYBER2d agoFake WhatsApp account in Visakhapatnam Collector’s name used to solicit moneyA fake WhatsApp account impersonating a Visakhapatnam Collector was used to solicit money, indicating an online scam operation. This highlights the risk of digital identity theft and financial fraud.The Hindu
SCI & TECH2d agoMysuru hospital introduces AI-powered heart imagingA hospital in Mysuru has introduced AI-powered heart imaging technology, representing an advancement in medical diagnostics. This demonstrates the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare.The Hindu
DISASTER2d agoBodies of two climbers recovered after ‘freak avalanche’ swept them down Himalayan mountainThe men were discovered by a rescue team after their bag, rope and shovel were spotted by a droneThe Independent World
HEALTH2d agoProud Kakinada is at the heart of India’s return to making Penicillin, says Andhra HRD Minister Nara LokeshLyfius Pharma Private Limited's facility in Kakinada SEZ is helping India cut its dependence on imported raw materials for essential antibiotics, the Minister says in a social media postThe Hindu
WORLD2d agoTwo arrested on charge of abducting, robbing teen in KozhikodeAccording to the police, the accused took the youth to the railway gate at Chemmangad, assaulted him and fled with his belongingsThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoSC panel urged to visit mining-hit areas, submit report in courtSPS says the panel should visit Bheemasamudra in Chitradurga district and Narasapur in Ballari district to assess the impact of miningThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoKarnataka High Court issues additional guidelines to prevent arbitrary use of power by police for registering FIRs based on social media postsThe Karnataka High Court has issued additional guidelines to prevent the arbitrary use of power by police when registering FIRs based on social media posts. This action aims to safeguard civil liberties and ensure due process.The Hindu
SCI & TECH2d agoWind energy generation in T.N. remains almost the same as last yearWind energy generation in Tamil Nadu has remained largely consistent with the previous year's levels. This indicates a stable, though not significantly growing, contribution from wind power in the region.The Hindu
HEALTH2d agoKeralam to adopt calendar-based infectious disease prevention strategyThe epidemic calendar gives a clear idea of the seasonal trend of diseases, which will help plan disease prevention measures; it has been prepared by the experts in the high-power committee constituted by the Health department for surveillance and prevention of infectious diseasesThe Hindu
WORLD2d agoTwo held with suspected MDMA in KozhikodeTwo individuals have been apprehended in Kozhikode on suspicion of possessing MDMA. This reports a local law enforcement action concerning illegal substances.The Hindu
WORLD2d agoVijay congratulates T.N. medallists of 5th Asian Para GamesThe Tamil Nadu government will award an incentive to them in recognition of their achievementsThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoCongress hits out at PM Modi over face-offs with Chinese PLA in ArunachalThe Opposition party accused Mr. Modi of being a "coward" for not raising border issues with China during his meetings with the Chinese PresidentThe Hindu
WORLD2d agoThe fight to protect India’s 600-year-old mosque in UjjainThe minaret of Shahi mosque collapsed during demolition work to widen a road for a Hindu pilgrimage.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoKarnataka sting operation: KPCC to issue show-cause notice to Kripa AlvaA political party in Karnataka, KPCC, plans to issue a show-cause notice to Kripa Alva regarding a sting operation, indicating potential internal party disciplinary action or investigation.The Hindu
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoEmail warns of attacks on Mumbai mayor’s office, Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh's concertThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoKarnataka sting operation case: Kannada news channel head moves court for anticipatory bailAccording to CCB sources, the agency’s cybercrime wing had earlier questioned Rakesh Shetty in connection with the caseThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoEconomic fears fuel protests in India, France as ‘social contract’ breaks downRecent youth-led protests in New Delhi and other cities in India have fuelled allegations that they are connected to unrest in France and elsewhere in Europe, with an influential Hindu nationalist organisation warning of foreign forces seeking to destabilise societies. While analysts caution against concluding that foreign interference played a role in demonstrations in India, they say protesters in Europe and India share similar concerns, reflecting their mounting anger that education and hard...South China Morning Post