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The Hindu Two youths held on extortion charge in Kochi

Mohammed Muhasil, 22, and Mishab K.P., 21, of Areekode reportedly called the victim and said a few scams had occurred using bank accounts linked to her Aadhar card.

The Hindu Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at Australians

Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms said on Monday it had introduced stricter rules for advertisers of financial products and services targeting Australians

The Hindu Biden pardons his son Hunter in 2 cases despite previous pledges not to

Hunter Biden was convicted in June in Delaware federal court of three felonies for purchasing a gun in 2018 when, prosecutors said, he lied on a federal form by claiming he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs

The Hindu Several trains in Tamil Nadu cancelled or short terminated due to cyclone Fengal

The suspension of Bridge 452 (between Vikravandi and Mundiyampakkam) and water rising above danger level has caused the cancellation and short termination of trains

The Hindu Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Holiday declared in several T.N. districts; yellow alert in Telangana

Army stepped in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets of Puducherry

The Hindu Morning Digest: Madras University exams postponed, holiday declared in schools and colleges as Cyclone Fengal continues to wreak havoc; Union Carbide’s toxic waste yet to be removed four decades after Bhopal gas tragedy; and more

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The Hindu HDK asks JD(S) leaders to resume membership drive

The Hindu Action will be initiated against seer within legal jurisdiction, says Karnataka Chief Minister

The Hindu Ashok seeks Lokayukta probe into deaths of lactating mothers in Ballari

The Hindu Ikshan wins final round, Shlok takes National series honours

Shlok Ghorpade emerges as overall champion in National Supercross Championship, with Ikshan Shanbhag winning premier class

The Hindu Rajasthan boys, Karnataka girls in National youth basketball finals

Rajasthan boys and Karnataka girls advance to quarterfinals in National youth basketball championships

The Hindu Dabang Delhi move to second on points table with win over Tamil Thalaivas

Naveen Kumar’s stellar performance leads Dabang Delhi to a dominant 32-21 victory over Tamil Thalaivas in Pro Kabaddi League

The Hindu Devotion to Siva bhaktas

The Hindu GM Arjun Erigaisi becomes 2nd Indian to breach 2800 ELO rating barrier after legendary Anand

Arjun Erigaisi achieves 2800 ELO rating, ranks 4th globally, making history in classical chess