The New Indian Express Chennai - May 26, 2025

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May 26, 2025

Lalu expels elder son from RJD, snaps ties

AHEAD of the Bihar assembly election, RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Sunday expelled his elder son and MLA Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for six years and snapped all family ties with him for posting pictures on social media, 'revealing' his 12-year-old relationship with a woman.

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Pak Sees India as 'Existential Threat', Says US Report

PAKISTAN continues to view India as an existential threat and is expanding its nuclear arsenal accordingly, while India treats China as its primary strategic adversary and views Pakistan as a secondary concern.

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Container ship sinks with hazardous cargo off Kochi

POSING a major environmental risk to the Kerala coast, MSC Elsa 3, the container ship which was reported to have listed on Saturday, sank to the depths of the Arabian Sea on Sunday morning off Kochi coast.

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Dip in SS fund earmarked for TN in 2025-26

The fresh allocation of funds approved for Tamil Nadu under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme by the Ministry of Education's Project Approval Board (PAB) has dropped by ₹1,416 crore (34%) from ₹4,150 crore in 2024-25 to ₹2,734 crore in 2025-26.

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Not a one-off military action, says Modi

OPERATION Sindoor was a turning point in the global fight against terror, showing India's growing strength and clarity of purpose.

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Power demand rises, but only 39 of 216 substations set up in three years

EVEN as power demand keeps rising in Tamil Nadu, the state has managed to build only 39 new substations in various voltage levels like 765kV, 400kV, 230kV, 110kV and 66kV in the past three years.

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Use free service to detect oral, cervical, breast cancers

The general public must not miss the opportunity of cancer screening available in primary health centres and health sub-centres for early detection of the disease, advised Dr T S Selvavinayagam, Director of Public Health and Preventive Health (DPH).

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From river to home, it's a 'raw' deal for south TN

Untreated Thamirabarani water supplied to homes in Nellai, Tenkasi & Virudhunagar as infiltration wells damaged

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Chennai Corporation bonds to be listed on NSE today

Chief Minister M K Stalin will be presiding over a function here for listing municipal bonds of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday.

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3 Killed in Two Separate Accidents in Chennai

THREE people, including a seven-month-old child, died in two separate road accidents at Pulianthope and Sriperumbudur.

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2 Bangladeshis Sent to Prison for Illegal Entry into India

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured a conviction against two Bangladeshis who had entered India using forged documents, from a Chennai court recently.

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After ₹18L loss in online trading, man kills 6-yr-old daughter, dies by suicide

IN a case of suspected deaths due to debt, a 38-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter were found dead near Putlur Railway Station late on Saturday.

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Avian life caught on canvas at painting expo in Dakshinachitra

BLENDING science with artistic creativity, botanical illustrator Suresh Ragavan organised a solo painting exhibition titled \"Brushstrokes of Endemic Echoes\" at Kadambari Art Gallery in Dakshinachitra Museum, near ECR, Chennai.

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8,000 Residents Join Hands in Protest Against Waste Plant in Kodungaiyur

Protesters urge TN govt to protect their right to life, councillors of various parties support stir

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No gratuity for CG officer without 20 years of service

The Madras High Court has refused to order payment of gratuity to a Coast Guard officer citing Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules since he was prematurely released from service on his request before completing 20 years of service.

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Court seeks report on action taken against corrupt govt staff

SHOCKED to know that a state government official convicted in a corruption case was allowed to continue in service without proper action, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed the chief secretary and vigilance commissioner to submit a report containing the list of all convicted public servants in the state's employment and the action taken against them, within a month.

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No fear over Tasmac FIRs, attended Niti Aayog for India's growth: Stalin

COUNTERING the allegations regarding raids conducted by the ED over alleged irregularities in Tasmac, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday asked why would the DMK 'make a compromise' for raids based on FIRs related to irregularities committed during the AIADMK regime.

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Life of trans persons has improved in 4 yrs: Govt

The state on Sunday said numerous welfare schemes being implemented for four years have helped in transforming the lives of trans persons in a big way.

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How Hindi and Fund Crunch 'Unite' Southern States in Protest

INDI is like the Aurangzeb of Indian languages. The Mughal emperor was ruthless when he aggressively stretched the borders into the Deccan and beyond.

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Be active on ground, social media: Udhaya to cadre

SECRETARY of DMK youth wing and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged party cadre to gear up for the 2026 Assembly election, and told them to be active not just on the ground but also on social media to effectively take the achievements of the government to people.

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Amend Act, let IOs attach assets in financial fraud: HC

OBSERVING that District Revenue Officers (DROs), who are authorised to file attachment applications, are overburdened resulting in delay in attaching and selling properties of accused persons in financial fraud cases, the Madurai Bench has directed the state government to take steps to amend the relevant provisions of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (TNPID) Act, 1997, delegating the power to investigating officers.

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Ex-Geology chief gets an earful from HC for action favouring illegal mining

IAS officer currently serving as WRD secy had revoked suspension of licence of a lease holder

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Is our foreign policy decided in India or US: Chidambaram

IS India's foreign policy decided in Delhi or Washington?\" senior Congress leader and former union minister P Chidambaram, asked on Sunday, while speaking in a public meeting, organised to honour Indian Army's success in Operation Sindoor.

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Red alert in 11 KL districts as monsoon intensifies

Due to heavy rain, schools to remain shut, fishers barred from sea till May 29

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THE TURMERIC MASK ON PATRIARCHY'S FACE

IKE many of you, I was taken aback by the shameful, unwarranted putdowns of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Himanshi Narwal, one, a valiant soldier whose great-great-grandmother fought alongside Rani Lakshmi Bai, the other bravely transcending her devastating personal loss to urge peace and clarity.

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Legal Process Must Prevail Over Face-Off

If the Supreme Court can set aside the presidential order under Article 356, there is no reason why the President's powers or that of the Governor are not subject to judicial review

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AI ambitions: Software strength meets hardware hurdle

INDIA is making an assertive push toward AI self-reliance through a set of national policies aimed at reducing dependence on foreign technologies.

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Op Sindoor: Artillery firepower played key role in hitting terror targets

THE Indian Army's Artillery arm played a major role in hitting terror targets in Pakistan and PoK under the Operation Sindoor jointly executed by the Air Force and the Army.

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'We didn't want to start anything, but...': Tharoor

Ushered in a new norm'

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SC says playing cards without gambling no moral turpitude

PLAYING cards for entertainment and recreation without an element of betting and gambling does not involve moral turpitude, the Supreme Court has recently said as it restored the election of a man in a cooperative society in Karnataka.

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NDA CMs Send Out Unity Message for Viksit Bharat

In a show of unity, the chief ministers and their deputies of 20 NDA-ruled states on Sunday reiterated their commitment to a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed nation).

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Bhagwat says no option but to be powerful in face of evil forces at our borders

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for unity in the Hindu society and making Bharat so mighty in military power and economy that it cannot be conquered even if multiple powers come together.

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CAT issues contempt notice to cab secy

THE Nainital Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has issued contempt notices to three of India's most senior bureaucrats: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, and Central Vigilance Commission Secretary P Daniel.

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Tribal woman, a mother of two, gang-raped and beaten to death

IN a shocking incident, a 45-year-old woman — mother to two young boys — was allegedly gang-raped by two men (both neighbours) aged between 30 and 38 years in Khalwa area of southwestern Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district.

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AAP hopes to cling on to its Ludhiana West seat

WITH the announcement of byelections to the Ludhiana (West) Assembly constituency in Punjab, to be held on June 19, the battle lines are drawn.

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EC Declares Five Assembly Bypolls Across Four States

The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for holding Assembly bypolls to fill vacancies from two segments in Gujarat and one each in Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal.

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Khattar on damage control overdrive over BJP MP's remarks on Pahalgam

UNION Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the comments by BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana Ram Chander Jangra reflected his personal opinion and should not be interpreted as the party's stance.

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Docs braved Pak shellings for service of villagers

AS the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir bore the brunt of Pakistani troops' artillery shelling after 'Operation Sindoor' was launched on May 7, the doctors at two government hospitals in the twin border districts remained at the frontline, attending to patients having splinter injuries and trauma cases.

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Ex-Dhaka police chief, 7 others charged over 2024 uprising

BANGLADESH's International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday accepted charges against Dhaka's former police commissioner and seven other fellow officers for crimes against humanity during last year's uprising that led to the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's regime.

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German minister urges 'serious talks' with US

GERMAN Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Sunday urged \"serious negotiations\" with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened to bring in 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union.

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12 Killed as Russia Hits Ukraine in Major Aerial Bombardment

Attack amid completion of biggest prisoner swap since start of war

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Israel's Strikes in Gaza Kill 38, Including Children

ISRAELI strikes over the past 24 hours killed at least 38 people in Gaza, including a mother and her two children sheltering in a tent, local health officials said Sunday, with no data available for a second straight day from now-inaccessible hospitals in the north.

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SWP for steady income post-retirement

Under a Systematic Withdrawal Plan, one can invest a lump sum in MF & withdraw a fixed amount monthly

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INVESTMENT PROTECTION STARTS WITH YOU

HE Securities and Exchange Board of India, the stock market regulator, has warned about unscrupulous entities using social media platforms to fool you.

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Indices And Art Of Staying Invested

Numbers and milestones clearly matter to participants at the stock market.

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India is yet to overtake Japan in GDP size

Head-To-Head

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Tata Motors Paid ₹38,892 Crore in Total Global Taxes in FY25

TATA Motors paid ₹38,892 crore in total global tax and other contributions for FY25, a marginal dip from ₹39,344 crore in FY24, according to its inaugural Tax Transparency Report 2024-25.

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Super Kings dent Titans' top-2 hopes

Dewald Brevis and Devon Conway hit fifties as Chennai Super Kings signed off with an 83-run win against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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Playing Magnus in a classical game will be a fun test: Gukesh

A FEW weeks ago, Stavanger, a quaint, unhurried seaside town in Norway's southwest, was bathed in sunshine.

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City, Chelsea Secure CL; Liverpool Lift Trophy

MANCHESTER City, Chelsea and Newcastle secured places in next season's Champions League as Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday.

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Nayef's half-century guides Standard Ambattur CC to final

NAYEF Ahmed's 86 helped Standard Ambattur CC defeat Ebenezer Marcus CA by 70 runs in the semifinals of the Gopu Memorial-Thiruvallur DCA Champion of Champions T20 tournament.

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Klaasen century helps SRH finish on a high

IN a way, it was a summation of what the season could have been.

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Rafa gets farewell, easy for Sabalenka

ROLAND Garros paid tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open campaign up and running with an emphatic victory.

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Growing From Strength To Strength

When Arun KR, a former track and field athlete and triple jump national medalist, decided to leave his government job in 2007 to pursue his dream of being associated with sports and coaching, it was not an easy decision.

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Every Thread Carries A Story

Step behind the scenes of the 72nd Miss World pageant with celebrated designer Archana Kochhar, who crafted over 240 stunning ensembles for the global stage. In an exclusive conversation with CE, the designer shares it all

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Breaking the bond

The first time she went away was on a Monday morning in July. I woke up to the sound of a gathering storm. It was six am.

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A TALE OF TUNES

DIRECTOR Ram, known for his poignant storytelling, is making a theatrical comeback after almost six years with Paranthu Po, starring Shiva.

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Aari Arjunan on boards Vijay Milton's next

E recently reported that filmmaker Vijay Milton's upcoming film will be a Tamil-Telugu bilingual with Telugu actor Raj Tarun.

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Vikram Prabhu's next wraps filming

On Sunday, Seven Screen Studios took to social media to announce that their film, tentatively titled SevenScreenStudio12, has wrapped filming.

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Ikkis to Release on Gandhi Jayanti

RIRAM Raghavan's Ikkis, starring The Archies-fame Agastya Nanda and veteran actor Dharmendra, now has a release date.

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