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S.P. Velumani. File | Photo Credit: S. Siva Saravanan The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has again roped in incumbent Thondamuthur AIADMK MLA and former Minister S.P. Velmunani as an accused in the ₹98.25 crore corporation contract irregularities case reported during his tenure as Municipal Administration Minister between 2014 and 2018.In an additional affidavit filed before Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court and served upon anti-corruption organisation Arappor Iyakkam’s counsel V. Suresh, the DVAC said, Legislative Assembly Speaker M. Appavu had granted sanction on February 12, 2024 to prosecute Mr. Velumani. A Division Bench of the…

Updated on: Sept 02, 2025 11:41 am IST PM Modi began his address at Semicon India 2025 on Tuesday noting that he returned to India on Monday night after concluding his Japan and China visit. Sharing a moment in lighter vein with the audience on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked them at Semicon India 2025 if they were clapping about his return to India or because he flew out for his recent Japan and China visit. PM Modi at Semicon India 2025 in Delhi on Tuesday(ANI video grab) PM Modi was delivering an address at the at Semicon India…

Published on: Sept 02, 2025 11:37 am IST Local residents caught the man, beat him up, and handed him over to police. Officials said he seemed to be intoxicated.  A man was arrested in Gorakhpur’s Pipraich area after he allegedly threw pieces of meat at women during a prayer service in a Hanuman temple, police said Tuesday. Police said the accused kept changing his statements, adding that at one point he claimed a local meat vendor asked him to do it.(Representative Image) The incident took place on Monday evening at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple near Pipraich railway station. Police…

The Israeli government is reportedly planning to detain activist Greta Thunberg in “terrorist like conditions” after the Swedish climate campaigner joined the largest flotilla bound for Gaza, which left the Spanish city of Barcelona on Monday, reports stated. It is the second time that the Swedish activist will attempt to reach the occupied territory of Gaza after she was detained and sent back by the Israeli authorities in June. Thunberg was scheduled to set sail on Sunday but a storm delayed the flotilla. Activists have called the attempt by Thunberg and others as the “largest solidarity mission” in history, wherein…

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro. File | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has described as “troublesome” the show of unity between the leaders of India, Russia and China, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be with Washington, Europe and Ukraine, not with Russia.Mr. Navarro’s remarks came after the public display of bonhomie by the three leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Monday (September 1, 2025).“It’s troublesome. It’s troublesome,” Mr. Navarro said at the White House on Monday (September 1, 2025) when asked about the “show…

Varun Grover may be a stand-up comedian, filmmaker, screenwriter, and a National Award-winning lyricist today. But his humble beginnings in Mumbai involved several ghost-writing gigs, including a television show on Star Plus where he, along with another writer, penned fake fan letters for TV actors, including Smriti Irani, best known for playing Tulsi Virani on Ekta Kapoor’s seminal daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. “First few jobs in Mumbai were ghost-writing for people. It’s very easy to become a writer in Mumbai. But to get the credit and good money as a screenwriter is tough. That takes time.…

CEREBO is a handy, non-invasive, fully computerised system for detecting intracranial injuries. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The story so far: CEREBO is a novel hand-held, portable non-invasive brain injury diagnostic tool, developed through a collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Medical Device & Diagnostics Mission Secretariat (MDMS), AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Bioscan Research. The device is to be used for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and can detect intracranial bleeding and edema within a minute. It is safe for infants and pregnant women, and can be used by paramedic staff as well as unskilled…

Prolific Australian fast-bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20I cricket, the 35-year-old announced on Tuesday.  Starc, who has not played a T20I since the 2024 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, will remain available for Tests, ODIs and domestic T20 leagues, including the Indian Premier League. “Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,” Starc said in a statement. “I have loved every minute of every T20 game I have played for Australia, particularly the 2021 World Cup, not just because we won but the incredible group and the fun along the way. “Looking…

When Apple debuts the iPhone 17 lineup next week at its September 9 event, the new iPhones with major design changes and superior cameras won’t be the only exciting announcements. Cupertino could also launch a new pair of AirPods, which haven’t been upgraded in three years.In fact, as Apple continues to emphasise health as a major focus for the Apple Watch, the AirPods Pro 3 could receive similar treatment. The premium wireless earbuds are expected to gain new health-tracking features and even infrared sensors, making them Apple’s most advanced earbuds yet. Here’s everything we know so far, including the expected…

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh pose for a picture before a meeting in Beijing, on September 2, 2025. Photo: Sergey Bobylev/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday (September 2, 2025) that their countries’ ties were at an “unprecedented level” during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade.World leaders including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un are gathering in China’s capital for the showcase of Beijing’s might on Wednesday (September 3, 2025). “Our close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russian-Chinese ties, which are currently at an unprecedented level,”…