Dindigul Corporation is merely in name: Balabharathi

The ex-MLA blames the previous AIADMK govt. for city’s problems Dindigul is a corporation merely in name and though various panchayat wards were incorporated to make the erstwhile municipality a corporation, this change merely remains on paper, charges K. Balabharathi, three-time CPI (M) MLA from Dindigul.Pinpointing the failure of the previous AIADMK government for the…Continue Reading

Expect States to fully tap ₹1-lakh cr. loan corpus: FM

‘States can pitch own priority projects for interest-free loan’ ‘States can pitch own priority projects for interest-free loan’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre is open to considering States’ own priority projects to avail of funds from the ₹1,00,000 crore interest-free, 50-year loan, even if they don’t strictly fall under the focus areas specified…Continue Reading

Filing of nominations for urban civic poll yet to pick up

Collector S. Aneesh Shekhar on Wednesday inspected the counting centre at Melur, where election to 27 wards for the Municipality would be held on February 19.The Collector checked with officials posted for poll duty on the preparedness and COVID-19 guidelines to be followed, among other norms, announced by the State Election Commission.Police officials explained the…Continue Reading

Greater capital expenditure is the highlight of the Budget

This Budget has made some very effective announcements to accelerate growth as we come out of a prolonged pandemic which has weighed on growth significantly.We have seen GDP growth rate at above 9% and need to sustain that momentum. Then, it will result in higher income for everyone, higher consumption leading to higher earnings growth…Continue Reading

Five surprise revelations from Flores lawsuit against NFL

The explosive lawsuit filed against the NFL on Tuesday by Brian Flores includes a number of shocking sections, from allegations of tanking to the widespread racism the former Miami Dolphins head coach alleges are behind hiring decisions.The allegations in the suit name several specific teams while also placing widespread blame across the entire 32-team league. Flores, a well-regarded…Continue Reading

Graham defends opposition to Jan 6 pardons after Trump calls him a ‘RINO’

Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamTrump: ‘RINO’ Graham ‘wrong’ on pardoning Jan. 6 rioters On The Money — Layoff rate hit record low in December Hillicon Valley — Presented by Cisco — Spotify faces critics over Rogan controversy MORE (R-S.C.) on Wednesday defended his stance against offering pardons to Jan. 6, 2021, defendants a day after…Continue Reading

Zucker resigns from CNN over undisclosed relationship

Jeff Zucker has resigned as head of CNN after failing to disclose his relationship with a senior executive at the company, sending shockwaves through the network and across the media landscape. Zucker, one of the most powerful and influential media executives in the country, said in a memo to CNN employees on Wednesday, he was asked about “a consensual relationship” with a…Continue Reading

Vindman lawsuit accuses Trump Jr., Giuliani of witness intimidation, retaliation

Retired Lt. Col. Alexander VindmanAlexander VindmanThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Schumer tees up doomed election reform vote Vindman: US has been ‘fickle’ in its friendship with Ukraine Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Raytheon Technologies — Nation mourns Colin Powell MORE, who testified against former President TrumpDonald TrumpTrump: ‘RINO’…Continue Reading

Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?

The past two years have been a checklist for the worst impulses of government and public sentiment. COVID allowed for supposedly temporary measures to morph into two years of “emergency” restrictions. But what if COVID was only the opening act, and another proclaimed crisis is the main event? Implementing significant but partial restrictions, one by…Continue Reading