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Can India scrap NEET without reviving capitation fee? Yes, here’s how

The replacement of an admission procedure marred by serious problems of access and high cost and allegations of corruption among private medical institutions with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has resulted in a new set of injustices and a major federal dispute between the Union and some states.

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Tamil Nadu weighs weekly chicken biryani in schools' menu

Tamil Nadu's school education minister proposed serving chicken biryani weekly. This proposal is currently under review by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The government also plans to enhance the existing school breakfast menu. Repetitive items like upma will be replaced with nutritious alternatives. Minister Rajmohan criticized the Union government for…

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Karnataka to challenge CWRC order on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka will challenge the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive. The state plans to appeal the order to release water to Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that rain has not been favorable this year. Officials noted significantly lower water inflows into the state's reservoirs. Ensuring drinking water for residents…

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Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery dispute

Opposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-state water disputes in both houses. Manish Tewari seeks a new anti-defection law to prevent opportunistic floor-crossing. Praveen Chakravarthy demands a discussion on a misleading reply about the Cauvery water dispute. This inconsistency…

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Tamil Nadu civic polls likely to be deferred to early 2027

Local body elections in Tamil Nadu are expected to be postponed until early 2027. This delay is due to the extension of the Seventh State Finance Commission's tenure. The commission's assessment is crucial for financial distribution and poll preparations. Over ninety thousand local administrative positions are currently managed by special…

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Chicken sale in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to be stopped from Friday July 31. Here's why

Poultry traders will suspend broiler sales from July thirty-first across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. This indefinite strike protests producers feeding birds until the last moment before dispatch. Traders allege this practice inflates weight and contaminates meat with undigested feed. The strike will shut thousands of retail shops, impacting restaurants and…

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South Central 85: How the Gen Z protest is different

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and the police violence unleashed on the protestors. The violence has injected new life into the Cockroach Janta Party’s resistance, with gatherings happening across the country. They are joined by journalists Smita…

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Will table audit report on corruption during DMK regime, says TN Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said the TVK government will table an audit report during the Budget session alleging corruption and "party fund" irregularities under the previous DMK regime. He also reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing NEET.

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This jewellery stock appeared in 4 of June’s top 10 PMS portfolios, one bet was as high as 22.6%

Thangamayil Jewellery emerged as a top stock choice for several leading PMS fund managers. Equirus Wealth made the largest allocation, showing strong conviction in the company. This interest follows significant growth in Thangamayil's operations and financial performance. The jeweller's expansion into Chennai is a key driver for future revenue projections.…

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Tamil Nadu cracks down on liquor overcharging, repeat offenders face dismissal

Tamil Nadu has introduced strict new rules for state-run liquor outlets. Staff overcharging above the Maximum Retail Price will face progressive disciplinary actions. First-time offenders receive a one-month suspension and a fine. Repeat offenders face longer suspensions and transfers to depots. Third-time offenders will be permanently dismissed from service.

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From Marina to Madurai: Anti-NEET protests grip Tamil Nadu as filmmakers join stir

Anti-NEET protests escalated across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with coordinated demonstrations in Chennai, Madurai and Erode, echoing similar unrest in Delhi over alleged question paper leaks and administrative lapses in the exam.

The Economic Times

Why Every Indian State Has Its Own Comfort Drink

Comfort food often steals the spotlight, but comfort drinks deserve just as much love. Across India, every state has a beverage that instantly reminds people of childhood afternoons, family gatherings, festivals, or long journeys home. Unlike trendy coffees or imported drinks, these local favourites were born out of necessity. Farmers…

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Jana Nayagan frenzy reaches feverish pitch across Tamil Nadu

Fans celebrated Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan' with elaborate festivities. The movie's release saw widespread celebrations, including cooking Pongal and displaying fireworks. Supporters offered prayers and distributed free tickets to mark the occasion. The film is screening in many cinemas across Tamil Nadu and globally. This…

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10 Best Places to Visit in India During the Monsoon

The monsoon season in India, usually from June to September, brings a fresh charm that cannot be experienced during any other time of the year. The dry hills turn green, rivers become full, waterfalls flow with great force, and cool breezes replace the summer heat. For travelers who enjoy nature,…

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5 Heritage Hotels in India Where the Architecture Is as Stunning as the Destination

Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurConstruction on Umaid Bhawan began in 1929 and took fourteen years to complete. The Maharaja of Jodhpur commissioned it partly as a famine relief project, employing around 3,000 workers from the region during a severe drought. What they built is one of the largest private residences in…

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Olive Ridley Turtles Return to Odisha's Coast in Millions, and the Arribada Is Fragile

The Night the Beach Disappears Under TurtlesAt Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary on Odisha's northern coast, rangers have counted over 600,000 Olive Ridley turtles nesting in a single arribada, a Spanish word adopted by biologists for this mass synchronised nesting that has no equivalent in any other reptile species. The females arrive…

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The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion: What India's Textile Workers Pay So You Don't Have To

The city that makes your wardrobeTiruppur does not look like a place that clothes the world. It looks like heat and exhaust and the sound of cutting machines that start before dawn. The Tamil Nadu town produces roughly 90 percent of India's cotton knitwear exports and supplies garments to brands…

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South Central 84: INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the churning in the country’s political Opposition, with several allies of the Congress now warming up to the ruling BJP. They are joined by senior journalist and author Neerja Chowdhury and journalist Arvind Gunasekar. In the second…

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Weather Today, July 20: Heavy Rain expected for Assam, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Odisha, Kerala; active showers likely in Delhi-NCR

Weather today, July 20: Heavy rainfall is expected across many Indian regions today. The monsoon continues to bring showers and thunderstorms to various states. Several states are on alert for potential flooding and landslides due to heavy rains. Light to moderate showers are predicted for Delhi-NCR and other northern areas.…

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Handloom vs Powerloom: How to Tell the Difference and Why Indian Weavers Need You To

The tell is in the selvedgeThe selvedge is the finished edge that runs the length of a fabric, the border the loom creates naturally as the weft thread turns back on itself. On a genuine handloom, the selvedge is slightly uneven. It pulls in a little, curves very faintly, and…

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

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Tiruppur knitwear units work overtime for CM Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan'

Garment units in Tirupur are working overtime to meet demand for fan T-shirts. Customised T-shirts feature actor-politician C Joseph Vijay and movie branding. Over 700 knitwear units are involved in this T-shirt production rush. Orders are pouring in from Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The film 'Jana Nayagan' is set…

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How the Silkworm's Cocoon Rewrote Trade, Warfare, and the Course of Human Civilisation

The Animal That Cannot Exist Without UsBombyx mori, the mulberry silkworm, is the only fully domesticated insect in the world outside the honeybee. It is blind. It cannot fly. Its wild ancestor, Bombyx mandarina, still exists in China and Japan, but Bombyx mori cannot survive outside human care, five thousand…

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Why Buying Handloom Fabric in India Is a Political Act, Not Just a Fashion Choice

The cloth that embarrassed an empireIn 1921, Gandhi asked Indians to burn imported British mill cloth in public bonfires. This was not symbolism. It was a calculated economic strike: Lancashire's textile mills depended on Indian cotton exported cheaply, processed in England, and sold back to Indians at a profit. The…

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NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check state-wise government and private medical college seats

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: The National Medical Commission has published the 2026 MBBS seat matrix for aspiring doctors. This year offers 1,36,939 MBBS seats, a significant increase from last year. Private medical colleges contributed the majority of these newly added seats. Twenty-five new medical colleges have also entered the…

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