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NT BureauJuly 16, 20260

Over 500 feared dead in Rohingya boat tragedy

NT BureauJuly 16, 20260

More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Myanmar, in what could become one of the deadliest maritime disasters involving the persecuted community in recent years.

Horse-trading case: HC reserves verdict on CBI probe plea

NT BureauJuly 16, 20260

The Madras High Court has reserved its verdict on a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged horse-trading involving MLAs.

Thiruvanmiyur–Uthandi elevated corridor project cancelled?

NT BureauJuly 16, 20260

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to cancel the proposed elevated corridor project between Thiruvanmiyur and Uthandi along the East Coast Road (ECR), sources said following a Cabinet meeting.

DVAC’s anti-graft WhatsApp helpline flooded with complaints

NT BureauJuly 16, 20260

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption received an overwhelming response on the first day of launching the Tamil Nadu government’s anti-bribery WhatsApp helpline, with more than 500 calls reported.