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Tamil Nadu to move KMUT beneficiaries above 60 to pension scheme, hike aid to Rs 1, 500
4+ day, 37+ min ago (417+ words) CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government is planning to shift beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme who are aged 60 and above to the Old Age Pension (OAP) scheme, thereby increasing their monthly assistance from Rs 1, 000 to Rs 1, 500. The…...
Stalin urges PM Modi to exempt NEET for 2026-27, allow states to admit students based on marks
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (564+ words) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring in an Ordinance amending Section 14 of the NMC Act, 2019, to exempt NEET for the 2026-27 academic year. He also said the Centre should allow…...
Andhra CM Naidu unveils deep-tech skilling initiative on Tech Day
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (155+ words) The New Indian Express Andhra CM Naidu unveils deep-tech skilling initiative on Tech Day VIJAYAWADA: Extending National Technology Day greetings to scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and young minds shaping the future of India through technology and innovation, Chief Minister N Chandrababu…...
TVK fans across state disappointed, return from cancelled swearing-in ceremony venue
1+ week, 4+ day ago (373+ words) Hundreds of TVK supporters, including those travelled from various parts of the state, were left disappointed as they could not see their leader Vijay as Chief Minister. They gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium in the city on Thursday, only to…...
Three-tier security for counting of votes in Tamil Nadu on May 4
2+ week, 1+ day ago (474+ words) CHENNAI: With Tamil Nadu gearing up for the counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections on May 4, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik on Saturday said that a three-tier security system has been put in place. Votes polled at 75, 064 booths…...
Trump's exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep-rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (815+ words) US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the US-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend. In'a scathing attack on Truth Social, the social media platform he launched in 2022, Trump accused…...
APSRTC tightens travel norms to ensure hassle-free bus journeys for senior citizens, Pw Ds
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (244+ words) The move comes in response to growing complaints regarding lapses in the implementation of concessions and amenities meant for these categories of passengers. Officials noted that several issues had been reported, including improper identification of earmarked seats, occupation of such…...
Tamil Nadu polls: Postal voting for senior citizens on April 15, 16
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) Speaking to TNIE, the corporation official said that those who couldn't cast their vote on April 15 will get an opportunity to cast them on April 16. To facilitate the process, 96 polling teams will be deployed. Each team will consist of two…...
Standing by the elderly in times of need: Deoghar police bring personalised security for those living alone
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (434+ words) In an initiative by Deoghar SP Saurabh, a personalised security mechanism has been developed the police for senior citizens registered under the Samman Yojana scheme. It is proving to be a boon for elderly couples and individuals living alone. Though…...
Free travel on TNSTC buses for elderly, disabled on polling day in Coimbatore
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) COIMBATORE: The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has directed all its General Managers to ensure free travel to senior citizens and all categories of differently abled persons on town buses on the polling day, April 23. At the request of…...