The Hindu
Region: India
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Language: EN
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Mode: Aggregation
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Stories Indexed: 146
SC asks Centre to reconsider NEET-SS qualifying percentile cut-off
Court expresses concern over vacant NEET-SS seats; Centre says it is willing to conduct a “stray round” but had decided against lowering the qualifying percentile
Up close with Chinna Thambi: a privilege and a curse
The best part about being a journalist is getting access to places we will not be able to visit otherwise. But that access can, at times, leave us uneasy
NSCN-IM using Naga-Kuki tensions to divert attention, say Kuki-Zo insurgent groups
Seilen Haokip of Kuki National Organisation says there is a deliberate effort to spread violence beyond existing conflict zones and draw the Naga and Kuki communities into a broader confrontation. The objective includes reviving support for NSCN-IM, he says
Infant dies in Thiruvananthapuram, mother taken into custody
Mother, a Vilavoorkal native, allegedly said she had killed the child. Police yet to establish motive.
‘Mandaadi’ movie review: Soori, Suhas power an engaging, smooth-sailing sports actioner
Set against the competitive world of coastal sailboat racing, Mathimaran Pugazhendhi’s socio-political sports actioner ‘Mandaadi’ finds its strength in layered characters and assured performances from Soori and Suhas
Supreme Court notice to Centre on closure of Metro stations’ during CJP protest
The court said it would intervene only if the Executive’s exercise of discretionary powers were found to be grossly disproportionate
BUDS school at Karode must be reopened immediately: Child Rights Commission
The commission directed that the school be provided an electricity connection so that it can be made operational.
No statehood, Ladakh to get unique elected body, says Chief Secretary
At a meeting with LAB and KDA, the Home Ministry discussed the proposed structure of the UT-level body under Article 371 was discussed; Ladakh leaders call the meeting a “waste of time and money”, they say the Ministry and the UT administration are not on the same page
Continuing power outages in Keralam throw people’s lives into disarray
Load shedding has been arranged between 6.30 p.m. and 1 a.m., with back-to-back power outages disrupting daily routines of people
Silk Weaves expo brings India’s handloom heritage to Vijayawada
The six-day exhibition, being held from September 8 to 13, is open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; it features an extensive collection of sarees, kurtis, dress materials, fashion jewellery and accessories