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TN Arunthathiyars Act provides for 16% preferential reservation for Arunthathiyars within the overall 18% reservation for SC in admissions to educational institutions and in appointments/posts under the State

The AIADMK seems set on the path of self-destruction

The 23-metre-wide bridge will have 70 piers

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah weighed in on a liquor ban debate in Jammu and Kashmir, citing his father's 1977 stance that revenue generation was key. He argued that prohibition wouldn't stop consumption, as people would source alcohol from outside. Abdullah also questioned critics' silence when liquor shops previously opened across the region.

The number of followers on Instagram soared from four lakh to 2.1 million after C. Joseph Vijay took over as the Chief Minister  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his Iranian counterpart for bilateral talks focusing on energy and connectivity concerns, including stranded LPG tankers and Chabahar port operations. This meeting, occurring during the BRICS foreign ministers' gathering, aims to address regional conflicts and foster cooperation among member states.

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. She is accused of promoting pro-PRC propaganda and sharing favorable articles without notifying the US government. Wang's attorneys stated she accepts responsibility for past personal mistakes and apologizes to the community.

This initiative, in collaboration with the National Productivity Council, aims to compile a comprehensive inventory of bulk consumers, quantify e-waste generation, map sources, repair and dismantling units and evaluate current handling practices

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

In this exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Isiah Thomas reflects on his journey from Chicago’s gang-ravaged West Side to NBA greatness. The Detroit Pistons legend spoke about survival instincts, leadership, the “mental over physical” philosophy behind the Bad Boys era, business lessons after basketball, his long-held vision of positionless basketball, and more.

Bench directs a sweeping enquiry into the backlog, judicial vacancies and bail pleas languishing in trial courts across Uttar Pradesh

The CBI has dispatched special teams to various locations to follow up on leads. The allegations indicate a possible compromise of the sanctity and integrity of the examination process, the agency has said.