Tamil Nadu Chronicle

10/08/2021

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pulled up the MPs who were not present in Rajya Sabha on Monday, as Parliament continues to witness uproars in the last week of Monsoon Session.

Chairing a meeting of the BJP Parliamentary meeting, Mr Modi also lauded the performance of Indian players in Olympics, and urged all MPs to promote sports.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pulled up the MPs who were not present in Rajya Sabha on Monday, as Parliament continues to witness uproars i

10/08/2021

Jammu: Ahead of Independence Day, Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh on Tuesday said that security has been ramped up in the region to avoid any untoward incident.

"We are receiving lot of intelligence inputs and acting on those, security has been tightened across the region ahead of Independence Day," Singh said in a message.

Jammu: Ahead of Independence Day, Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh on Tuesday said that security has been ramped up in the region

10/08/2021

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb suggested to bring the private tea estates into the cooperative framework for rejuvenating the industry and enhance tea production in the state while reviewing the activities of the Tripura Tea Promotion Board yesterday.

10/08/2021

Mumbai: BSE Sensex on Tuesday surged by 352 pts to 54,755.58 on brisk buying in Energy, Finance, Industrials and IT stocks.

The Nifty too gained by 84.45 pts at 16,278.30.

The Sensex registered intra days high and low at 54,759.67 and 54,450.34 pts respectively.

The Nifty registered intra days high and low at 16,354.10 and 16,261.05 pts

respectively.

The Mid Cap rose by 0.19

Mumbai: BSE Sensex on Tuesday surged by 352 pts to 54,755.58 on brisk buying in Energy, Finance, Industrials and IT stocks. The Nifty too gained by 84.45 pts

10/08/2021

New Delhi: India reported 28,204 new Coronavirus infections and 373 deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest since March 16, Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

With this, the overall tally has spiked to 3,19,98,158 and death toll to 4,28,682. The number of per day deaths linked to Covid-19 complications has also dropped below 400.

New Delhi: India reported 28,204 new Coronavirus infections and 373 deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest since March 16, Union Health Ministry said on Tuesda

10/08/2021

Bengaluru: Opposition leader in Karnataka assembly Siddaramaiah taunted the BJP for calling him anti-Hindu by arguing that the BJP are angered over him for conducting Tipu Jayanti, but are silent on Purnaiah who had served as a Diwan during Tipu Sultan's rule.

"When Tipu Jayanti was held under my rule, the BJP called me anti-Hindu, but who was the deewan during Tipu Sultan's rule?

Bengaluru: Opposition leader in Karnataka assembly Siddaramaiah taunted the BJP for calling him anti-Hindu by arguing that the BJP are angered over him for cond

10/08/2021

Srinagar: A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in a militant attack in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Tuesday.

Official sources said that militants resorted to indiscriminate firing towards a Road Opening Party (ROP) of CRPF at Kralcheck Zainapora in Shopian.

Srinagar: A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in a militant attack in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Tuesday. Official sourc

10/08/2021

Bengaluru: CoinDCX has raised $90 million, Rs 670 crores, in its Series C funding at a valuation of $1.1 billion.

With this, CoinDCX officially became the first Indian crypto exchange to reach a unicorn status.

The firm will utilise the fund to build an array of next-generation products with cutting-edge innovations.

Bengaluru: CoinDCX has raised $90 million, Rs 670 crores, in its Series C funding at a valuation of $1.1 billion. With this, CoinDCX officially became the fi

10/08/2021

Christchurch: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have named a 15-man group for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, set to be played in UAE and Oman from October 17.

The Blackcaps squad announced on Monday night, will be led by Kane Williamson.

Christchurch: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have named a 15-man group for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, set to be played in UAE and Oman from October 17. Th

10/08/2021

Washington: US President Joe Biden said Monday that he "strongly" supports the effort by the Department of Defence (DOD) to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for members of the U.S. military by Sept. 15.

"I strongly support (Defense) Secretary (Lloyd) Austin's message to the Force today on the Department of Defense's plan to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required vaccinations for our

10/08/2021

Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that irresponsible withdrawal of the U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan may give benefit to militants and lead to unrest in the country.

10/08/2021

Moscow: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has left for Qatari capital Doha to hold talks on Afghanistan and urge the Taliban (terrorist group, banned in Russia) to stop offensive, the State Department said in a statement.

"U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad departed for travel to Doha on August 8.

10/08/2021

Washington: US and Pakistan's top defense officials during a phone conversation discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan as well as regional security, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said in a readout.

The phone conversation took place on the eve of the meeting of the extended troika of Russia, China and the United States along with Pakistan on an Afghan settlement.

10/08/2021

Toronto: Canada has extended its ban on direct passenger flights from India until September 21 amid the South Asian country’s enduring struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19 within its borders, Transport Canada said.

Toronto: Canada has extended its ban on direct passenger flights from India until September 21 amid the South Asian country’s enduring struggles to contain th

10/08/2021

Canberra: Australia's medical regulator has granted provisional approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the Ther**eutic Goods Administration (TGA) provided provisional approval of the Moderna vaccine for use among Australian adults.

Canberra: Australia's medical regulator has granted provisional approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the T

10/08/2021

Washington: An escalation of violence in Syria since July has killed and injured at least 45 children, a senior official with the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund, Bertrand Bainvel, said in a press release.

"An ongoing escalation of violence in Syria, especially in the north, has killed and injured at least 45 children since the beginning of July," Bainvel said on Monday.

Washington: An escalation of violence in Syria since July has killed and injured at least 45 children, a senior official with the United Nations Children's Eme

09/08/2021

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the 9th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) transferring over Rs 19,500 crore into the accounts of more than 9.75 crore farmers.

Under the government’s flagship scheme to benefit farmers, a total of Rs 1.60 lakh crore has been given to farmers so far.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the 9th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) transferring over Rs 19,500 crore

09/08/2021

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed The Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill 2021, The Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2021 and The Constitution (Schedule Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill 2021 by voice vote and without discussion amidst opposition protests.

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed The Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill 2021, The Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bi

09/08/2021

New Delhi: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a social media post that allegedly disclosed the identity of a minor r**e victim and her family.

New Delhi: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a social media pos

09/08/2021

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said people, who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, can now obtain their vaccination certificate in seconds on WhatsApp.

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through MyGov Corona Helpdesk in 3 easy steps. Save contact number: +91 9013151515.

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said people, who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, can now obtain their vaccination certificate in s

09/08/2021

New Delhi: A 101-member contingent of the Indian Army will proceed to Russia to participate in International Army Games - 2021 from August 22 to September 4.

"The contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition (ASMC), Elbrus Ring, Polar Star, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route games showcasing various drills in High Altitude Area terrain, operations in snow, sniper actions, combat

New Delhi: A 101-member contingent of the Indian Army will proceed to Russia to participate in International Army Games - 2021 from August 22 to September 4.

09/08/2021

Chennai, Aug 9 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan on Monday published the White Paper on the state’s finances and said the deterioration in the finances in the past seven years will be reformed in the next five years.

Releasing the 120-page report to the media here, he pegged the losses suffered by the State transport undertakings at Rs.

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09/08/2021

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC on Monday announced their 29-men squad for the 2021 AFC Cup playoff against Maldivian side Club Eagles on August 15.

Striker Sunil Chhetri will lead the side, which includes as many as seven new signings.

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC on Monday announced their 29-men squad for the 2021 AFC Cup playoff against Maldivian side Club Eagles on August 15. Striker Sunil Ch

09/08/2021

Srinagar: Advising mourners to observe COVID-19 protocol during Muharram tazia procession, Apni Party (AP) president Syed Altaf Bukhari on Monday urged the government to ensure all necessary civic amenities across Jammu and Kashmir especially in Shia dominated areas for smooth observance of the holy month.

Srinagar: Advising mourners to observe COVID-19 protocol during Muharram tazia procession, Apni Party (AP) president Syed Altaf Bukhari on Monday urged the gove

09/08/2021

Agartala: The opposition CPI-M sought the removal of Sports, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manoj Kanti Deb from the cabinet accusing him of perpetrating continuous attacks on oppositions in Kamalpur since the formation of the BJP-IPFT government in Tripura in March 2018.

Agartala: The opposition CPI-M sought the removal of Sports, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manoj Kanti Deb from the cabinet accusing him of perpetrating cont

09/08/2021

Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai on Monday said that he has decided to visit all the border districts of the state to assess Covid-19 situation.

Talking to mediapersons after worshiping Chamundeshwari, principal deity of Mysuru, he said he will hold a meeting with officials about the covid situation in Mysore district which is bordering Kerala and review the Covid control

Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai on Monday said that he has decided to visit all the border districts of the state to assess Covid-19 situatio

09/08/2021

New Delhi: A Bill that restores states' right to make their own OBC lists was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Opposition parties, which have been opposing introduction of all other Bills, have agreed to support this legislation.

New Delhi: A Bill that restores states' right to make their own OBC lists was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. Opposition parties, which have been opposin

09/08/2021

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the assault on the TMC supporters in Tripura was on the instruction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and urged the youth force to protest against the manhandling.

" The assault on our party supporters in Tripura was on the instruction of Amit Shah.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the assault on the TMC supporters in Tripura was on the instruction of Union Home Min

09/08/2021

Srinagar: Alleging that raids by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on premises of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders and workers in Jammu and Kashmir was a self goal, former Chief Minister Mehbooba M***i said such measures only widen the gulf between the people of the Union Territory and the rest of the country.

On Sunday, the NIA raided over 50 residential houses and offices of JeI leaders.

Srinagar: Alleging that raids by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on premises of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders and workers in Jammu and Kashmir was a self go

09/08/2021

Salem: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Opposition AIADMK co-coordinator Edappadi K
Palaniswami on Monday termed as 100 per cent fake, reports about senior party leader and former minister
K T Rajendra Balaji joining the BJP.

There were widespread speculations in the media that Mr Balaji is going to join the BJP in New Delhi in the presence of party president J P Nadda.

Salem: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Opposition AIADMK co-coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday termed as 100 per cent fake, reports about senior

09/08/2021

Kabul: The Afghan government forces have eliminated over 570 militants of the Taliban (a terrorist group, banned in Russia) in the past 24 hours, the defense ministry said on Monday.

"579 terrorists were killed and 161 others were wounded as a result of

Kabul: The Afghan government forces have eliminated over 570 militants of the Taliban (a terrorist group, banned in Russia) in the past 24 hours, the defense mi

09/08/2021

Kiev: Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden will discuss three significant issues during their first meeting in Washington in late August ranging from political cooperation and security to bilateral economic relations, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

"There will be three sets of issues. The first one is political. We have had a strategic partnership with the US since 2008.

Kiev: Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden will discuss three significant issues during their first meeting in Washington in late August ranging from po

09/08/2021

Srinagar: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi is arriving here on Monday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

He will be arriving at the Srinagar International Airport to a warm welcome by party leaders and workers this afternoon, Congress leaders said.

Mr Gandhi, on his first visit after the reading down of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, will stay at Nehru Guest House.

Srinagar: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi is arriving here on Monday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He will be arriving at the Srinagar Inte

09/08/2021

Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), a GMR led consortium, on Monday announced that Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad, near here, has been adjudged as the ‘Best Regional Airport in India and Central Asia’ for the third consecutive year in 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), a GMR led consortium, on Monday announced that Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Sham

09/08/2021

Puducherry: Government on Monday remitted the enhanced pension of Rs 500 to the bank account of the beneficiaries, Minister for Agriculture and Women and Child development C Djeacoumar said here .

In a release here, Mr. Djeacoumar said, Chief Minister N Rangaswamy on the day of his swearing-in had announced an enhancement of pension by Rs.500

Puducherry: Government on Monday remitted the enhanced pension of Rs 500 to the bank account of the beneficiaries, Minister for Agriculture and Women and Child

09/08/2021

Agartala: The most popular and widely network cable new channel of Tripura PB 24 has been disconnected from the loop of the service provider yesterday immediately after telecasting the harassment and assault of All India Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhisekh Banerjee along with other leaders and 12 arrested youth leaders of TMC at Khowai police station.

Agartala: The most popular and widely network cable new channel of Tripura PB 24 has been disconnected from the loop of the service provider yesterday immediate

09/08/2021

Srinagar: Security forces on Monday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in apple township of Sopore in this north Kashmir district.

According to officials sources, on a specific information about the presence of militants, troops of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police, CRPF and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a joint CASO at old town Sopore.

Srinagar: Security forces on Monday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in apple township of Sopore in this north Kashmir district. According to of

09/08/2021

Chennai: The Madras High Court today termed as 'utterly mischievous' and dismissed a PIL petition seeking to
restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin from chairing an Advisory Committee of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department without taking a pledge that he professes Hindu faith as it is required to be undertaken by HR&CE employees.

Chennai: The Madras High Court today termed as 'utterly mischievous' and dismissed a PIL petition seeking to restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin fr

09/08/2021

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the freedom fighters on the 79th anniversary of Quit India Movement saying the campaign played a crucial role in strengthening the fight against colonialism and energising the nation's youth.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the freedom fighters on the 79th anniversary of Quit India Movement saying the campaign playe

09/08/2021

Jammu: Indian Army launched the Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning.

Police sources said that on specific inputs regarding some suspicious movement, Army has launched a search operation in Maheshwar area along the national highway in Mendhar.

Jammu: Indian Army launched the Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning. Police sources