Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Another record: 36 tables in each round

To help officials complete the counting process on time
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First official results likely to be announced in the afternoon

The first results of the Lok Sabha elections are likely to be announced late on Thursday afternoon.Though the trends in 17 constituencies would be cle
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Impeccable security arrangements for D-day

No vehicles to be allowed within 100-metre periphery of counting premises
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Hundi collection during Girivalam touches ₹95.9 lakh

Collections from the Hundi during the ‘Pouranami’ Girivalam has touched ₹95.90 lakh, according to sources at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple. The temp
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Woman knocked down by train

A 60-year-old woman who attempted to cross the tracks between Pachakuppam-Melpatti stations on the Katpadi-Jolarpet section was knocked down by a trai
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Women robbed at temple festival

Two women lost their gold jewellery to thieves during a temple festival held at Ratnagiri near Vellore.Police sources said the festival was held at th
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Inebriated man kills dog

A man in an inebriated mood killed a community dog at Periyakuppam in Ambur on Wednesday night. Yesu, a resident of Ambur, stabbed the dog, which was
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Massive crackdown after Arunachal MLA killing: Rijiju

The killing of the Arunachal Pradesh legislator and 10 others allegedly by members of the NSCN(IM) has put a question mark on the yet to be concluded
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Opium link in Arunachal MLA’s killing not ruled out

NSCN (IM) rules out involvement
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Son held with father’s body pieces in bags

A 22-year-old cafe owner was arrested on Wednesday at Shahdara, Delhi, while trying to dispose bags containing the body parts of his father, whom he h
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AFT asks Centre to submit files on Navy chief selection

Vice Admiral has moved Tribunal over being superseded
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Groundwater reserves estimate to be updated soon

Survey samples a sliver of blocks in each State and counts how many blocks have critically low levels of water
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OBC categories commission receives 2-month extension

It will examine the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation
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Bishnoi woman fills troughs of water for deer before wedding

A young woman of Rajasthan’s Bishnoi community, known for its beliefs associated with nature worship and wildlife conservation, turned her wedding int
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Nothing out of rules has happened: EC

Dismissing allegations that a few people had entered a counting centre with laptops in Jalandhar, the EC said “nothing wrong or out of rules has happ
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Sri Lanka extends emergency by a month

Sirisena cites ‘public security’ as reason
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BJP’s Delhi unit orders 350kg of sweets

The Delhi unit of the BJP has ordered sweets -- laddoo and barfi -- weighting 350 kg, expecting a victory in the general election, counting for which
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Theresa May urges Parliament to back her reworked deal

But resistance among MPs persists
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6 dead after poll riots in Jakarta

Opposition challenges President Joko Widodo’s reelection
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ED searches premises of four ex-IL&FS officials

Case under money laundering Act
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‘Increase fee for emission certificate’

The Motor Vehicle Emission Testing Centres’ Association has appealed to the State Transport Authority to increase the fee for issue of emission certi
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PIL plea wants PHC at Meenakshi temple

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the State on a public interest litigation petition that sought the sett
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Rajbhar denies his party MLAs are set to join BJP

SBSP chief says ruling party’s schemes won’t succeed
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Philippines’ Duterte orders Canada’s garbage to be shipped back amid diplomatic row

Philippines takes action after Ottawa misses May 15 deadline
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China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi

‘Today, on the new Long March, we must overcome various major risks and challenges from home and abroad’
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Probe misappropriation of election funds: HC

Court asks CEO to submit report to ECI
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HC seeks report on sand quarrying

MADURAI The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Collector of Pudukottai to submit a report after ascertaining the case of
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Muslim leaders demand action against H. Raja

For his remarks against Kilakarai Muslims
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Scrub typhus confirmed at Karassery

Preventive medicines distributed among residents of tribal colony
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All set for counting of votes

Virudhunagar Virudhunagar district administration has made all arrangements for the counting of votes for Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency and Satt
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Madurai Today

RELIGIONSelva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by Shanmuga Tirukkumaran, Railway Colony, 7 p.m.Navaneetha Krishnaswamy Devasthanam: Vasan
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Rat poison dominant in suicide cases: police

‘It’s available in powder, tablet, paste forms in almost all shops’
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60.97% postal, service votes cast

Till Wednesday evening, 60.97% of postal and service votes have been cast for the Lok Sabha polls in the State, Chief Electoral Officer Teeka Ram Meen
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Poll outcome to be decisive for LDF

Reversal at the hustings will prove to be quite deleterious
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All set for counting of votes in State

To be held in 140 counting centres across 29 locations
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Top news of the day: EC rejects Opposition parties’ demand on VVPAT verification, break-in at IAF Rafale team office in France, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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5 RSS workers get life term in murder case

Murder of CPI(M) worker K.V. Yakub
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Move to pass pay bills through IFHRMS suspended

They will be allowed via automated treasury bill passing system
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New bridge to be completed by September

Traffic snarls along Sulochana Mudaliar Bridge may come down
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Madurai gears up for counting

Collector says all arrangements in place; 1,200 police personnel to be deployed in city
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HC orders demolition of check dam

It was put up by LDF MLA P.V. Anwar at Cheenkannippalli
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U.P. police detain over a dozen people to ‘counter baseless accusations’ on counting day

The Home Ministry had alerted States regarding the possibility of violence in connection with the counting of votes on Thursday, and UP police had apprehended trouble from across the Nepal border
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Ganja peddler hacked to death

RamanathapuramA ganja peddler was hacked to death in broad daylight near the railway station on Wednesday, apparently by a gang due to ‘business rival
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Opposition maligning our democracy anticipating defeat: Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah on May 22 slammed the Opposition over its doubts on EVMs, saying the rival parties are rattled by their likely defeat and are
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Status of tenant not obviated by landlord’s death: Supreme Court

The owner of the property can pursue eviction proceedings only under the rent laws, says the apex court
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No doubt about genuineness of results using EVMs: TRS

We will go by the people’s mandate, says party MLC
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Thushara Nambiar’s solo ‘Kara’ is a powerful feminist statement against shaming and exploitation of women

Written and directed by Prashanth Narayanan, it tells the story of Nangeli, a washer woman, and her frenzied attempts to erase the stains on her body and reputation
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Break in at IAF Rafale team office in France

“The incident occurred on Sunday and an investigation is underway. It is Dassault Aviation's responsibility as it has been on their premises,” a defence source told The Hindu.
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The sun sets

The Hyderabad art fraternity mourns the demise of Surya Prakash, one of the city’s most iconic artists
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Four judges elevated to Supreme Court

Apex court will now reach its full sanctioned judicial strength of 31 judges
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Getting away from the Queen!

If you find yourself in Ooty this summer, steer clear of its nightmarish traffic. Visit a few places that will lead you to ancient groves, old temples and warm hospitality
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The body beautiful

Supriya Manokaran and Anitha Krishnan of Nadiya Design Studio specialise in blouses for every woman no matter what shape or size she is
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Favourite movies

Joel K John, a student of St Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology, Pala, sends in his top five movies
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Thiruvananthapuram’s date with dates

This is the season to try out the different varieties of this fruit that is rich in iron and vitamins
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Eight injured in blast along LoC in J&K’s Poonch

Eight Army personnel were injured in a blast during a training exercise along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on May
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Arsonists don’t belong to any party: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court made the observation while granting protection from arrest till May 28 to BJP candidate Arjun Singh contesting from Barrackpore Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal
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Stand up for the laughs

Stand-up comics Vinay Menon and Sabareesh Narayanan of Comedy Lounge will be in Thiruvananthapuram to tickle your funny bone for an open mic on Saturday
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VVIP chopper scam: Enforcement Directorate files supplementary chargesheet against alleged middleman Sushen Mohan Gupta

It is suspected that Mr. Gupta has in his possession payment details of the ₹3,600-crore deal to purchase AgustaWestland VVIP choppers.
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Election Commission rejects Opposition parties' demand on VVPAT verification

On Tuesday, Opposition demanded that there should be 100% verification of the entire Assembly segment if a mismatch is found during the random check.
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Rahul Gandhi dubs exit polls fraudulent, asks Congress workers to be alert

“Next 24 hours are important. Need to be alert and vigilant. There is no need to be disappointed by fraudulent exit polls. Have faith in yourself and the Congress party. Your efforts won’t go in vain.”
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Beed NCP MLA Jaydutta Kshirsagar to join Shiv Sena

He had campaigned for BJP candidate from Beed Lok Sabha constituency.
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Opposition unable to digest ‘defeat of dynasty’: Naqvi

The BJP leader and Minority Affairs Minister ridicules Opposition for raising concerns on EVMs, says they want to discredit democracy
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How 'Preloved Books Library' sets up libraries at home

Vinod Sridhar of Preloved Books Library sets up entire libraries inside homes and offices
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Rafale deal case: Centre ‘deliberately misled’ court, say petitioners

It suppressed facts which have direct bearing on the matter, they say
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Beed NCP MLA Jaydutta Kshirsagar to join Shiv Sena

He had campaigned for BJP candidate from Beed Lok Sabha constituency.
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Opposition unable to digest ‘defeat of dynasty’: Naqvi

The BJP leader and Minority Affairs Minister ridicules Opposition for raising concerns on EVMs, says they want to discredit democracy
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How 'Preloved Books Library' sets up libraries at home

Vinod Sridhar of Preloved Books Library sets up entire libraries inside homes and offices
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Sushma Swaraj discusses ways to boost ties with Kyrgyzstan President

Sushma Swaraj arrived in Bishkek in the Kyrgyzstan capital on May 21 to attend a two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers.
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Thoothukudi remembers victims of police firing during anti-Sterlite protests

On May 22, 2018, police fired on protesters demanding the closure of Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper unit. Thirteen people were killed in the firing.
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Remarks against PM Modi: court reserves order on FIR plea against Rahul Gandhi

Mr. Gandhi had allegedly made derogatory remarks in 2016 against PM Modi, accusing him of hiding behind the blood of soldiers and cashing in on their sacrifice.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear BJP candidate Arjun Singh’s plea seeking protection from arrest

The Supreme Court took note of Arjun Singh submissions that he be granted protection from arrest as he wanted to be present during counting of votes on May 23 at Barrackpore in West Bengal.
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Where cinema imitates life

Why are we not watching more Indie films asks R Balakumaran of Avant Garde Film Commune
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ECI denies allegations of intrusion at counting centre in Jalandhar

The poll body clarifies that those entered were counting staff.
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General election 2019 | EC wants to set new precedent of ‘dark secrets’, says Congress

Highlights from today’s political developments.
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EC working in favour of BJP, alleges Kharge

‘I don’t trust the exit polls and people are being manipulated’
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Officials told to stock adequate seeds, pesticides

Deputy Commissioner M. Kurma Rao has directed Agriculture Department officials to keep adequate seeds and pesticides in stock to ensure that there is
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384 officers, 128 micro observers, 128 counting assistants deputed

Counting of votes will be taken at the Science College building in Chitradurga
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Members of farmer’s organisationattack sugar factory security guard

Sugarcane association leader and security guard injured in the clash
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Final results only in the evening

With Supreme Court ordering counting of five VVPATs of every Assembly segments of the Lok Sabha constituency, the final results would be announced onl
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Round-wise details of results to be uploaded on Suvidha App

All set for counting of votes in Haveri; election results expected by 2 p.m.
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Protest for housing facilities

Families belonging to nomadic communities residing near MRS Circle in the city staged a protest under the aegis of Nirantara Samsthe on Tuesday, deman
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Wild tusker being treated for foot injury

It is being provided painkiller
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Arrangements in place for counting, security tightened in Mysuru

3-tier vigilance layer around counting centre; 2,000 police personnel deployed
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Dam safety team visits Idukki, Cheruthoni

Refutes amicus curiae report on last year’s floods
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Municipal chairman’s resignation sought

Commotion prevails in Alappuzha municipal council
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Inspection carried out at counting centre in Udupi

Deputy Commissioner Hephsiba Rani Korlapati said on Tuesday that all preparations had been made for counting of votes in the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru parl
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All set for counting tomorrow

Official declaration of results may get delayed this time
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Possibility for a flyover?

A section of commuters suggested that construction of a flyover at the Viraganoor junction can help ease traffic congestion in the long run. R. Thanga
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Probe yet to pick up pace, says NGO

People’s Watch, a Madurai-based human rights group, has alleged that the CBI inquiry into the police firing during the anti-Sterlite protests was yet
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More takers for literacy mission’s courses

Pacha Malayalam, Acchi Hindi, and Good English, the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority’s certificate courses that facilitate easy grasp of the th
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RTO to inspect vehicles of educational institutions

Drivers asked to attend awareness class on May 28
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DRDO team visits Southern Naval Command

Scientists introduced to various simulators, other practical training equipment
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First anniversary of anti-Sterlite protests, protesters clash with Indonesian police after election loss, and other news in pictures

11.45 amFirst anniversary of anti-Sterlite protests observed in TuticorinThe first anniversary of the police firing during the anti-Sterlite protests,
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Morning digest: ISRO launches radar imaging satellite RISAT-2B, Opposition tells EC to tally EVM-VVPAT slips before final counting, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Saying it with memes this election season

City’s youngsters embrace latest social media fad
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Krishnaiah sees bidto reduce quota of BCsin panchayat polls

‘34% reservation given based on population’
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Thundershowers soak Hyderabad city

Water stagnation reported from multiple localities
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Purohit awaits legal view on Rajiv case convicts

Has sought legal opinion from outside the State
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Encounter on in Kashmir's Kulgam

Preliminary reports suggest one militant has been killed
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