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NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Sunday pushed back against his successor Vijay’s claim that the state is facing a financial crisis, asserting that Tamil Nadu’s debt remains within permissible limits.In a congratulatory post on X, Stalin advised Vijay against beginning his tenure by claiming the government treasury was empty and…
The Trump administration is pushing to expand hunting and fishing access across national parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas by rolling back several existing restrictions on federal land.In January, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed agencies under the US Department of the Interior to remove what he called “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and…
Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH on Sunday welcomed the government’s National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) 2026, saying the new norms easing height restrictions for hospitals are expected to reduce infrastructure bottlenecks and improve access to healthcare, PTI reported.The industry body said the revised standards allow hospitals to build beyond earlier limits and permit Intensive Care Units…
Sabastian Sawe (AP Photo) Impossible has been made possible at the London Marathon. A feat that looked out of reach for at least a few more years has now been achieved, and in truly spectacular fashion. For marathoners around the world, Sabastian Sawe’s feat was an unforgettable moment to witness — the breaking of the…
‘Project Hail Mary’, based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir, has become a major hit ever since it hit theatres. Ryan Gosling, who plays the lead role of Dr Wyland Grace, has been a fan favourite for the role, and even the author of the book himself agrees! During one of…
File photo: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung The United States has partially restricted the sharing of satellite intelligence on North Korea with South Korea following remarks by Seoul’s unification minister about a suspected nuclear facility, according to media reports.Unification minister Chung Dong-young told parliament last month that North Korea was believed to be operating…
Neeraj Chopra and Sumit Antil NEW DELHI: Two-time Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil has levelled serious allegations of mental harassment and abusive behaviour against javelin coach Naval Singh, with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra extending his support to the complaint filed with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).According to a report by The Bridge, multiple elite Indian…
File photo: Tamil Nadu CM and DMK chief MK Stalin NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has played down the possibility of a larger role in national politics, saying “I know my limits,” even as he exuded confidence that the DMK-led alliance will sweep the April 23 Assembly elections with over 200…
MUMBAI: The conflict in West Asia is prompting both underwriters and policyholders to reassess the efficacy of travel insurance in addressing geopolitical risks, one of the more persistent uncertainties in recent years.Early signals are visible in claims behaviour. “We have received travel inconvenience claims i.e. flight cancellation, trip cancellation/ interruption, accommodation extension etc. We have…
NEW DELHI: The row over venue change in President Droupadi Murmu‘s Santal event escalated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the TMC government in the state, claiming that they were against tribal communities. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP for “using” the President to “malign” the state, advising Murmu to “not indulge in…
