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Those who worked for at least 20 days under MGNREGS have been selected under the scheme, which provides ₹12,000 a year to landless labourers, with approval of gram sabhas, says Colllector

CEO of TNIDB, the nodal agency for infrastructure project development, says there has been a success in executing projects under the mode

The State government had stood with the people, assuring them of not allowing the project to continue, says CM Stalin

An elderly couple endured a traumatic 10-hour Lufthansa flight due to wet seats and dripping water. Their journey worsened with delayed and mishandled connections, missing a scheduled ferry and experiencing fuel leakage causing another delay. They sought Rs 3.5 lakh in compensation, but a Chennai court awarded Rs 55,000. Dissatisfied, they have appealed for higher compensation.

A drunk driving incident resulted in a fatal hit-and-run near Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad, leaving one dead and two injured. Roommates Sanketh Srinivas and Harshavardhan were arrested, with Srinivas driving without a license. The incident involved alcohol consumption and attempts to evade drunk-driving checks.

Pune hospitals have seen a spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, reporting 101 in 18 days. Surveillance data updated till Sunday revealed Campylobacter jejuni in some samples. While authorities test water sources and advise caution, 16 patients are on ventilators, with age groups 50-80 and under nine most affected.

Airfares to Prayagraj have surged significantly ahead of the Jan 29 Mauni Amavasya snan, with return tickets from major cities costing upwards of Rs 33,000. The increase in prices is driven by high demand due to the Maha Kumbh festival, attracting numerous pilgrims from India and abroad.

Police conduct identification parade in the presence of Guntur district judge