India made ‘remarkable progress’ in reducing poverty: World Bank
Report says the country saw one of the fastest reductions in poverty in the world; extreme poverty fell to 2.6% in 2023…
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Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist
Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy…
Book fair begins in Kochi
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Maharaja’s College witnesses high drama as SFI activists question Minister Roji amid convocation meet
SFI activists allegedly disrupted the meet soon after the Minister completed his inaugural address seeking answers from him about the suspension of…
IRDAI upgrades business analytics platform for health covers
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Victim of crime should never become victim of process: Madras High Court Chief Justice
Legal and administrative procedures must never inflict fresh trauma on those who are really broken, they must offer immediate support, public care,…
Polluting vehicles remain unchecked despite strict PUC norms
Emissions containing pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter, which can adversely affect human health, remain a concern…
IRDAI declares Nov grievance resolution month
Unresolved grievances a concern, around 2.21 lakh cases pending as on March 31 before Consumer Commissions and judicial courts with 72.49% of…
Seeman hints at accepting the support of DMK and AIADMK in Ambasamudram byelection
At an interaction with journalists at Pasumpon after paying tributes to Muthuramalinga Thevar, he wondered why he should not accept their support…
Election Commission’s appeals against 16.10 lakh cleared voters raise legal questions
The officials who filed appeals against the inclusion of the 16.10 lakh voters may not have had the authority to do so…
Election campaign draws to a close in Tirupati district
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IGL net profit plummets 93% on higher input gas cost and consumer price protection
Indraprastha Gas Ltd’s overall sales grew 8% on a year-over-year basis.