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Launch of Kia Syros in Chennai on January 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran From panoramic sunroof to wireless charging, stolen vehicle tracking to front ventilated seats, customers in Chennai were given a glimpse of what Kia promises to offer in its new compact SUV, the Syros. R. Arunkumar, chief executive officer, VST Central…
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has ruled that consensual relationships do not grant licence for assault. The case involves a serving Circle Inspector of Police who was accused by a social worker, also the wife of a police constable, of various crimes including assault and intimidation. The relationship between the complainant and the accused began…
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Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has announced its decision to boycott the Republic Day tea party to be hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on January 26. This move comes as a protest against the Governor’s alleged actions, which the ruling government claims are obstructive to its functioning. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam…
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A new study has for the first time described a phenomenon researchers refer to as ‘contagious urinations’. The study of 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimpanzee pees, others are more likely to follow. The researchers documented peeing behaviours in the Kumamoto chimpanzees over more than 600 hours,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated all Padma awardees and said India is proud to honour and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. A total of 139 Padma awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri, have been announced. “Congratulations to all the Padma awardees! India…
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File photo of PR Sreejesh© AFP Former men’s hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-coach figured in the list of 139 finalised for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday. Legendary Indian…
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly painting a graffito at Mandi House Metro Station, an official said on Saturday. Rajiv Kumar Singh, a fine arts student, was charged under sections 3 of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act (DPDP), 72 of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Act (DMRC),…
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That targeted nutritional support to TB patients and household contacts can improve TB treatment outcomes, reduce the number of new cases and deaths is now well known, particularly after the RATIONS trial carried out in between August 2019 and August 2022 in four districts of Jharkhand among 2,800 pulmonary TB patients and 10,345 household contacts. The trial…
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Pathanamthitta: In another case of alleged sexual abuse involving a minor girl in Pathanamthitta district, the police arrested four individuals on Saturday. The Adoor police have registered nine cases based on the statement of a 17-year-old girl and arrested four people in connection with four of these cases, according to a release issued by the…
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Madison Keys on Saturday finally claimed her long-awaited Grand Slam title, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the 2025 Australian Open women’s singles title. The 29-year-old American triumphed 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in a thrilling final under the lights of Rod Laver Arena, lasting two hours and two minutes. With this victory,…
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