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Political Line newsletter by Vargese K George

In the weekly newsletter Political Line, The Hindu’s Varghese K George explains India’s political landscape. Here are the editions of the newsletter published so far.

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Syed Modi International

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Mettur level

Mettur level

The water level at Mettur dam on Sunday stood at 110.65 feet against its full level of 120 feet. The inflow was 814 cusecs and the discharge 8001 cusecs.

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Smriti Mandana won women's cricketer of the year 2021 award

India opening batter Smriti Mandana won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the year 2021. She played a major role in the two of the 8 matches in the limited-overs series against South Africa. As India chased down 158 in the second ODI, she made 80 not out.

Taylor statement

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MP Bharat tests positive

Rajamahendravaram MP Margani Bharat tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. His health condition is stable and he is in home isolation in the city as advised by doctors.

Last week, Mr. Bharat conducted a grievance redressal programme in his constituency and appealed to YSRCP cadre and general public to be alert about the spread of COVID-19.

Water level

The water level in Papanasam Dam on Monday stood at 125 feet (maximum level 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 294.10 cusecs and 904.75 cusecs was discharged. The level in Manimuthar Dam stood at 115 feet (maximum level 118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 45 cusecs and 380 cusecs of water was discharged.

Man held for murder in Chengalpattu

The accused and the victim worked for the same business

An ambulance driver was arrested for murdering his 33-year-old co-worker on Saturday night.

The Chengalpattu district police said the victim R. Vijayakumar and his friends were drinking on Saturday, when the accused Ajith murdered him due to past enmity. Ajith confessed to the crime after his arrest.

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Man found dead near his car at Kumbakonam station

A 42-year-old man was found dead near his car parked at Kumbakonam railway station in Thanjavur district on Sunday. Railway Police identified the deceased as P. Vetriselvan of Kottucherry in Karaikal. Police sources said he had left home in the car a few days ago and did not return. The body was sent for post mortem. The Kumbakonam West police are investigating.

Raj Bhavan postpones event

In view of the pandemic, the Raj Bhavan has decided to postpone the ‘At Home Reception’ on the Republic Day on January 26.

“However, the reception will be hosted in due course once the situation improves,” an official release said. It also said that the Governor has urged the people to follow the COVID-19 protocol for the safety of all the citizens.

Arumughaswamy panel gets extension

The State government on Monday extended till June 24 the tenure of Justice A. Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry constituted to probe the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The panel’s tenure was to expire on January 24. The panel had sought extension to examine witnesses in the wake of the Supreme Court order.

Two charred to death

Two men were burnt to death in a fire in a shop selling plastic material and toys in Nidagundi village, Vijayapura district, on Saturday night.

Ashok Disnoi and Limbaram Disnoi, both aged 35, who were sleeping in the shop, were charred to death when the shop caught fire at night. The police said that a short circuit may have caused the fire. A case has been registered.

Sania Mirza decided to step out from Australian Open

On Tuesday, Tennis star player Sania Mirza and her American partner Rajeev Ram lost 4-6, 6-7 (5-7) to Australian pair Jason Kubler and Jaimee Fourlis in the mixed doubles quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The Australian wildcard entrants were assertive in the first set, but they had to work hard to achieve the second.

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Ram Gopal Varma revealed about upcoming film 'Konda'

One of the eminent directors in the Tollywood, Ram Gopal Varma is currently making the biopic of the Konda couple. The director has elucidated the film through a video, which features his voice over.

14th baby in the world with rare genetic disorder BENTA : Strange!

A 7-month-old baby from Bengaluru has been suffering from an extremely rare immunodeficiency disorder, BENTA disease, which affected only 13 others in the world so far.

Minister issues job orders

Minister for Tourism M. Mathiventhan distributed job orders to six candidates to work in Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, on compassionate grounds.

The Minister distributed the job orders to the heirs of six employees of Tangedco who died while in duty. District Collector Shreya P. Singh, Rajya Sabha MP K.R.N. Rajesh Kumar and other senior officials were present.

Omicron Live updates : centre urged states to speed up testing

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister asked states and Union Territories to speed up testing in areas where it has gone down. He also  urged them to send Covid-19 testing  and vaccination data timely.

Watch Live! Prez addresses nation on the eve of R-Day

On the eve of 73nd Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the nation.

Watch his full speech HERE.