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Vijayawada floods: Several dead, lack of rehabilitation, demand for funds

National Disaster Security Force personnel Raja dusted off his palms against his neon orange shorts after yet another round of shifting people out of the flood-affected Ajith Singh Nagar area in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada. “I have witnessed several floods. I was in Chennai when it flooded eight months ago and…

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MP: iPhones worth Rs12Cr looted in Sagar; 3 policemen face action

The truck was on its way to Chennai from Haryana, when the incident occurred. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: Doctors and Women Wing of NTK protest in Chennai

"I request the Tamil Nadu government also to take appropriate measures for the women safety in the state", Seeman said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Curious Kids: Why do I need to yawn when someone else yawns?

Why do people yawn while seeing other people who yawn? —Mithra, age 7, Chennai

The Conversation

From temple donations to family visits, how Kamala Harris is still the pride of her Indian ancestral village

Some 8,000 miles from Washington DC, this village in southern Tamil Nadu is an unlikely pocket of fervent support for the presumptive 2024 Democratic candidate. Vishwam Sankaran meets locals who are hoping to see one of their own named the next US president

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How we met: ‘I thought straight away he was someone I wanted to marry’

Meenakshi, 61, and Sankar, 64, met in the 1980s in Chennai and were already talking about marriage before their second date. They now live together in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Lone wolf, hiding spot, security: How Rajiv assassination bid was similar to Trump’s, with a crucial difference

The attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, particularly the manner in which his would-be assassin Thomas Mathew Crooks hid himself in plain sight, is similar to an assassination attempt on Rajiv Gandhi, just two years after he became the Prime Minister in 1984, and five years before he was killed by…

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'Deeply shocked' at 'brutal' killing of BSP leader in Chennai: Rahul Gandhi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has also expressed grief over the incident and paid condolences to the family of the slain leader. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Honda India Talent Cup: Impressive performance by Honda Racing India Team Riders in Race 2 of Round 1

The young riders of the Honda Racing India team showcased a thrilling display of racing prowess in Race 2 of 2024 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R at the Madras International Circuit, Chennai on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bomb threat on Indigo flight from Chennai to Mumbai, aircraft taken to isolation bay

A Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight operating from Chennai made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Saturday after it received a bomb threat, the airline said in a press statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Agnikul carries out successful sub-orbital test flight of Agnibaan rocket

Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos on Thursday successfully carried out a sub-orbital test-flight of its home-built 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket -- Agnibaan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India Space Sector Creates History: First rocket sent from private launchpad

Chennai-based private space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully test launched their maiden rocket on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Starc delivers Cup warning with IPL final wonder-ball

Mitchell Starc has starred as Kolkata Knight Riders won a third IPL title, routing Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided Chennai decider.

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: How to watch IPL 2024 Final

Watch a live stream of the 2024 IPL Final of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League from anywhere in the world —including free options, U.S. and U.K. coverage.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals live stream: How to watch IPL 2024 Qualifier 2

Watch IPL live streams 2024 for the playoffs of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League from anywhere in the world —including free options, U.S. and U.K. coverage of every game.

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New evidence bolsters allegations Adani Group overcharged for coal

On January 9, 2014, the bulk carrier MV Kalliopi L docked at Ennore port in Chennai, the southern Indian city in Tamil Nadu, after a fourteen-day voyage from Indonesia. It carried 69,925 metric tons of coal destined for the state’s power company.

The Hindu

Residents demand expedited construction of stormwater drains and bridges on Nookampalayam Main Road

Motorists in south Chennai urge Highways Department to expedite stormwater drain construction on Nookampalayam Main Road.

The Hindu

Tangedco distributes equipment

Tangedco distributes safety equipment to field staff in Chennai to prevent accidents with enhanced gear like helmets and voltage detectors.

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Spain blocks arms ship from Chennai to Israel

Spain denies entry to ship carrying arms to Israel, citing need for peace in Middle East, suspends arms exports.

The Hindu

Kantabanji goes from labour ‘market’ to the Odisha CM’s constituency

Migrant workers in Kantabanji face exploitation, poverty, and political indifference, highlighting the urgent need for change.

The Hindu

PIL petition in HC complains about utter disregard for pedestrian safety on Chennai roads

PIL petition in Madras High Court highlights dangers faced by pedestrians due to motorists and lack of infrastructure in Chennai.

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Apollo Proton Cancer Centre uses robotic surgery to treat advanced stage cancers

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai uses robotic surgery to treat advanced ovarian cancers with precision and minimal morbidity.

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Tamil Nadu: Four killed, 15 injured after bus collides with lorry

Four people were killed and fifteen injured after an omni bus they were travelling in collided with a lorry on the Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

SCARF celebrates 40 years with series of lectures in Chennai

SCARF celebrates 40 years with speakers discussing mental health in art, literature, cinema, and spirituality on May 18.

The Hindu

Japanese delegates visit Sri City in Tirupati

Consul General of Japan in Chennai visits Sri City, explores industrial hub and engages with Japanese companies.

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