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Current Affairs Quiz: January 01, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: January 01, 2020

Class 9 student’s project invokes interest

Modi, Venkaiah extend new year greetings

A slice of Persian art at Kerala fest

IMS scam: Anti-Corruption Bureau detains one more

Morning Digest: Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh rings in new year with anti-CAA slogans, NPR trial form gets government nod for rollout, and more

Land Acquisition special collector to be under Municipal Administration and Urban development

Pinarayi should have sought legal advice: Prasad

Minister pays surprise visit to tribal school

KRRS seeks nod to attend PM’s event wearing black shirts as mark of protest

PWD identifies 94 spots prone to accidents

Krishik Sangha to stage protest on Saturday

Hope Kim Jong-un chooses 'peace and prosperity over conflict and war': Pompeo

Icy winds sweep northern India, UP’s Kanpur hits zero-degree mark

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 299

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 299

Pentagon says sending 750 troops to Mideast after Iraq embassy attack

Tamil Nadu to assess micro-plastic pollution levels

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sriranjani Haran

Heterosexual couples form 1st civil partnerships in England

North Korea leader promises look at new weapon soon

Justin Bieber to chronicle comeback in YouTube documentary series

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 31, 2019

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 31, 2019

Fly Bus to spread wings into neighbouring States

NITK Karavali Marathon on January 12

End New Year party by 12.05 a.m.,says Police Commissioner

T.N. retains third spot in SDG index

Stalin interacts with those detained over anti-CAA kolams

Murder mars polling for rural local bodies

Priyanka slams Uttar Pradesh CM for seeking ‘revenge’

Kerala, Bengal trying to score political points: Union Minister

No refusal of rides on New Year’s Eve: Cyberabad police

Metro, MMTS trains to run late into New Year

Morning Digest: Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, 100 organisations against CAA to unite under one banner, and more

Russia, Ukraine finalize deals for gas transit to Europe

Tesla delivers first batch of China-made cars

Assam govt safeguarding community, land, home of indigenous people: CM Sarbananda Sonowal

2019: A year of rage and angst

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 298

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 298

Prominent Chinese pastor gets 9 years in jail for subversion

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pranavkrishna Ramasubramanian

Microsoft seizes web domains used by North Korean hackers

I’m using all my strength to fight climate change, says Merkel

Mazdoorsangh calls for protest on Jan. 3

Racing against time for a ‘clean sweep’

Sensex jumps over 11 points; Nifty above 12,250

Digital marketing holds the key to success for Kerala Tourism

Clint, the cultural ambassador

IT prop for Kerala Tourism

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 30, 2019

U.S. strikes Iran backed military group in Iraq, Syria

Hard-hitting music adds fuel to anti-citizenship Act protests

U.S. civil rights icon John Lewis says cancer is his latest battle

'World's oldest rhino' dies in Tanzania at 57

Tamil Nadu local body elections: Voting begins in second phase

Watch | MiG-27 takes its last flight for the IAF

Morning Digest: Pakistan to host OIC meet on Kashmir, CAA; In maiden order, Hemant Soren drops Pathalgadi cases; and more

Twitter system 'outage' briefly blocked Trump whistleblower tweet

6 killed as car falls into canal in UP’s Greater Noida due to fog

Violence mars Delhi Cricket Association's Annual General Meeting

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 297

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 297

Haryana reels under intense cold; schools closed

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sudarshan Mohan

Premier League | Man City see off Sheffield Utd but VAR questioned again

Buttigieg critiques Biden’s ‘judgment’ on Iraq War vote

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 29, 2019

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 29, 2019

At least 3 people stabbed near New York synagogue: reports

88-year-old Pejawar seer passes away in Udupi

Ukraine, separatists expected to swap prisoners on Sunday

IIM-Tiruchi to provide global business exposure

Campaigning ends for second phase of rural local body polls in Tiruchi district

Tiruchi Corporation's modern fish market to be thrown open soon

Servo Mechanics Cup Cricket Tournament

Resul Pookutty to produce film on runaway children

One dead, more than 2,500 evacuated as Cyclone Sarai lashes Fiji

‘Do not make a mockery of Naidu’s self-financing model’

Morning Digest: Opposition plans a grand show of unity at Soren’s swearing-in, Priyanka Gandhi alleges ‘manhandling’ by U.P. police, and more

Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows

North Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for U.S.

Man United up to fifth with 2-0 win at Burnley

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 296

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 296

New Zealand vs Australia test: Aussies set NZ 488 runs to win

Japan police find human remains in boat suspected from N.Korea

Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: Samyuktha Sreeram and Rishabh Ranganathan

‘Panache-3’ is on at Auroville till Jan. 2

Murray out of Australian Open

New Zealand vs Australia test: NZ crumble under pace blitz

U.N. gives green light to draft treaty to combat cybercrime

Shooting inside suburban Denver mall kills 1; suspect sought

No politics in Army Chief’s statement, says V.K. Singh

U.N. condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya

81.68% votes polled in Salem

Land to be assigned for places of worship

41-day Mandalam festival ends

Aerial survey for SHSR to begin on Monday

‘Stirs against CAA for all Indian residents’

Venkaiah to open Sivagiri pilgrimage on Monday

Myth and history blend at this British-era cemetery

Abhayavarsham witnesses many emotional moments

High Court ex-judge criticises Centre on CAA

Night walk on Nirbhaya day

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 295

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 295

Iraqi military base attacked, U.S. civilian contractor killed: officials

Wolves fight back to beat Manchester City as title fades further

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Bhargavi Ranganathan

No NPR in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Elephant dies after being trapped in slush for 4 days in Chhattisgarh

Bharat Stage VI norms for quadricycles likely

Eggs in anganwadis on the anvil

‘Vengeance’ of U.P. govt. condemned

Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

Iconic design helps The Bangalore Press stand the test of time

Magnitude 5.1 quake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

T.N. ‘smuggler’ nabbed with red sanders logs

Pastor booked on rape charge in Chhattisgarh

Israel’s embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in primary

Steve Smith falls but Australia push to 336-5 in Boxing Day test

‘Insider trading started after Executive idea was floated’

Dept. uploads answer scripts of PU toppers

Current Affairs Quiz: December 27, 2019

Current Affairs Quiz: December 27, 2019

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 294

Firmino double as Liverpool crush Leicester to go 13 points clear

Resurgent Southampton stun Chelsea with 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 294

Silent Valley reveals its ‘treasure trove’

Coimbatore Corporation to buy amphibian vehicle to clean tanks

14 dead in Niger after Islamic extremists attack convoy

Afghan activist says Taliban freed 27 members of his group

Allahabad Bank to get ₹2,153 crore

Oil nears $68, highest in three months

Chile fire: helicopters douse fire that destroyed 200 homes

Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 26, 2019

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 26, 2019

Morning digest: Media images of ‘NPR 2020 forms’ spark confusion, South India gears for solar eclipse, and more

Mexico calls diplomatic meeting to protest Bolivian ‘harassment’

Saudi Foreign Minister to arrive in Pakistan on maiden visit

Watch: Solar eclipse 2019 live from Kerala

11 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack

Israel’s Netanyahu again quits rally as rocket alert sounds

22 years later, memories of a mass murder still haunt Melavalavu residents

Betting racket unearthed

Minister: Hasten introduction of dedicated train to Karwar

Photography contest at University College

Spate of shootings leave 2 dead, 7 wounded in North Carolina city

Class 12 students held for circulating fake school holiday order

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 293

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 293

NZ vs Australia test: New Zealand win toss, bowl first

Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: M. Shrikanth and K. R. Sivaramakrishna

NITI member bats for 2 GST slabs

Modi launches Atal scheme on groundwater

NTPC to invest ₹50,000 cr. for 10 GW solar capacity

CM to inaugurate several projects on December 28

Self-service petrol pumps to come up soon in Andhra Pradesh

Violence in Mangaluru was planned: Home Minister

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro says 'fine' now but lost memory after fall

Building treasurer arrested for death of 3 septic tank cleaners

Current Affairs Quiz: December 25, 2019

Don't let Church failings distance you from God, Pope says on Christmas Eve

College makes agitating students sign affidavits

AP govt. refers illegal mining cases to CBI

Vizag has ready-built infra for executive capital: YSRCP

NIPER campus proposal yet to see the light of the day

Current Affairs Quiz: December 25, 2019

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 292

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 292

Two killed while crossing railway track

V-P to attend Channa Reddy birth centenary

Governor, CM wish people on Christmas

Lamakaan turns fortress of security

Andhra Bank bags award

Fire in Chilean city of Valparaţso destroys about 50 homes

Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: Tejashree and Tanujashree

Several injured in attack on CPI(M) rally in south Tripura

Militant attack kills 35 civilians in north Burkina Faso: President

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 24, 2019

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 24, 2019

Extended wet spells hit cotton crop in Tiruchi

Liquor shops to remain closed from Dec. 25 to 30

Amruta, Priyanka’s Twitter spat grabs attention again

HC seeks State, ED reply to plea alleging ₹22,000 cr. SRA scam

Rape of minors: convict should be mercilessly punished, says Bombay High Court

Morning digest: Harsh Vardhan Shringla to be next Foreign Secretary; Hemant Soren, the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, in waiting; and more

Australian PM under pressure as bushfires fuel climate debate

Ekbote, Bhide barred from entering Koregaon Bhima

India in midst of significant economic slowdown, says IMF

Residents of North West Syria flee new government offensive

Received threats for voting in favour of CAB: BJP MP

Youth Congress activists detained for attempting to show black flags to Yediyurappa

Former U.S. adviser warns of ‘imminent’ North Korea risk

German student who took part in anti-CAA protests told to leave India

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 291

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 291

U.S. welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Khashoggi verdicts as ‘important step’: official

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Abilash Giriprasad

German exchange student deported for taking part in Chennai protests

Migrant workers attacked for taking part in protest

Need “to co-opt experts in cyber security”: Amit Shah

Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials

9 killed, 10 injured in Delhi godown fire

Anti-CAA protests: Bar council condemns attack on police

13 wounded in shooting at Chicago memorial for slain person

240 trees to make way for metro infrastructure

The rise and rise of citizen activism

Tiruchi gearing up for jallikattu

Jharkhand Assembly election results: Counting to begin at 8 a.m.

Planetarium dispels superstitions on solar eclipse

Unsafe, unequipped and uncongenial

Handbook on road safety released

Forest rangers undergo training at MTR

‘Construction activity’ at Erramatti Dibbalu draws ire of heritage lovers

Governor promises to take up Chenchus’ problems with govt.

New building for Collectorate in a year

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 290

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 290

Pakistan foreign ministry appoints Aisha Farooqui as new spokesperson

French couple tie the knot in Kerala style

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Adyar G.Silambarasan

Ecuador declares emergency after Galapagos fuel spill

Royal Society marks centenary of Ramanujan’s election as Fellow

Thousands protest in Iraq

Protest against CAA intensifies

Praise for State from local body representatives of Maharashtra

It’s Margazhi!

Boliva’s ex-president Morales plans party rally on Argentina border

Condition of Pejawar seer improves marginally

Morning Digest: India, China to intensify boundary settlement; Death toll touches 16 in U.P. as anti-CAA protests continue, and more

Cuba appoints first Prime Minister in decades

Guatemala bus crash kills at least 20 people

Ramanujan’s legacy used in signal processing, black hole physics

West Africa renames CFA franc but keeps it pegged to euro

Premier League: Leicester get reality check at Man City, Everton and Arsenal draw

Liverpool beats Flamengo to win its 1st Club World Cup title

TNGEA plans protest for not filling up vacancies in government departments

Timely diagnosis must for snakebite: expert

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 289

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 289

Congress holds protest against CAA

View solar eclipse safely with Kerala State Science and Technology Museum

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pooja Suresh and Supraja Suresh

ED issues notice against wildlife smuggler

Jamia submits report to HRD Ministry, requests judicial enquiry into police action

Trump slams 'unfair' Pelosi delay, rallies conservatives

Banksy unveils nativity artwork in Bethlehem

CAA will pass Constitutional validity: Tejasvi Surya

Kerala HC stays access of police data to ULCC

TRS is a communal party, says BJP MLC

Article 370 abrogated to end discrimination: U.S. lawmaker

Cong. against tie-up with CPI(M)

CM upset over police firing; to visit Mangaluru today

Mangaluru violence: Karnataka police detain, free 9 Kerala scribes

Bill to promote Gandhi’s legacy introduced in U.S. House

After West Bengal, now Kerala puts population register update on hold

Twitter suspends accounts it says are linked to Saudi Arabia

Morning Digest: Common documents enough to prove citizenship, says Home Ministry; Exit polls predict tight finish in Jharkhand and more

CAA will pass Constitutional validity: Tejasvi Surya

Anti-CAA protests: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad taken into police custody

Trump administration approves resumption of military training programme for Pakistan

Malaysian PM’s statement on Indian citizenship ‘factually incorrect’: MEA

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 288

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 288

President Kovind in Hyderabad for southern sojourn

Awards for Kathakali, literature announced

Sabarimala continues to witness heavy rush

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Vidhya Raghavan

‘Sasikala used banned notes to buy malls’

Turkish protesters march in support of Uighurs after Ozil comments

Current Affairs Quiz: December 20, 2019

Rouhani to visit Japan in hope of easing nuke impasse

J.K. Rowling draws criticism for transgender comments

Two firefighters die, three hurt as wildfires ravage Australia

Donald Trump rails against delay in moving impeachment to Senate

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Polling begins for last phase

Morning Digest: Two die in police firing in Mangaluru during anti-CAA protests; don't add fuel to the fire, says Centre, and more

Wakanda free trade forever? Fictional nation removed from U.S. trade list

U.S. will ‘curb malign Iranian behavior’ if it doesn’t stop

Rajinikanth expresses concern over violence in the country over CAA

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 287

Debris of BrahMos missile washes ashore

Contestants take oath to not bribe voters

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 287

Municipality plunges into protests over CAA

Bikers spread message of wearing helmet

Kerala High Court dismisses plea regarding Paliyekkara toll booth

Buon Natale exhibition begins

U.S. probe of Saudi oil attack shows it came from north

City Police warn protesters

Protests against CAA; shops closed at Adhiramapattinam

NCSC to hear ‘untouchability wall’ issue on Dec. 23

Public participation helps improve green cover

Fire breaks out at house, spreads to nearby lodge at Ponnurunni

Hundreds take to streets against CAA in Kochi

Failed Kudumbashree bus service may resume

Buggana promises full support to IIT-Tirupati

Kerala HC dismisses plea against barge load-out facility

Dearth of 3.5 million cyber professionals, says expert

Defence ties with U.S. set to deepen: Rajnath Singh

Eatery owner resists health raid

Writers cannot remain aloof in caste-riven society: CM

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 286

#Future2020 on April 2 and 3

U.S. House impeaches Donald Trump for abuse of power

Dental camp held for kids

ABVP holds 38th State conference

Tiruchi Corporation conducts eviction drive

Growing police-public ‘network’ in a town

No deadline extension for sewage plants: NGT

India Green Energy Award for BHEL plant

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 286

NIT-T keen to develop multi-commodity mobile cold storage system

PM inquired about circumstances that led to killing of rape accused

DMK internal note mentions caste name of candidates

Farmers oppose Jagan’s three capitals idea, call for bandh

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 285

‘CAA and NRC are both discriminatory’

MoEF faults Singareni Collieries’ short work

Complete ongoing projects on time: DC

Govt. warned against curtailing rights of GPs

‘Repair school buildings fast’

Mysuru Winter Festival from Dec. 24

‘People who believe in the idea of India will continue to protest’

AIDSO leads demonstration in Raichur

Procession taken out in Kalaburagi condemning police action

Students take out protest march in Hubballi

Air strikes kill 17 in rebel-held northwest Syria: rescuers

8 killed in Mexico shootout between National Guard, suspects

Cyberattack on Canadian laboratory, personal info of 15 million hacked

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 285

Ratings agencies take U.K. off downgrade watch after Boris Johnson's win

The tourism potential still untapped within pilgrimage centres

Stop hiring lecturers on hourly basis, says AUT

Toronto shooting victims sue U.S. gun maker

Local body polls: Most nominations pass scrutiny in Tiruchi

ONGC staff co-sponsor student’s visit to NASA

Collector warns against bribery of voters

Training camp conducted for tourism-related data collection

Farmers demand paddy procurement centres

‘Protest called off in view of ban orders’

Indiana shooting leaves 4-year-old dead, pregnant mom hurt

Crackdown on illegal parking

Ticket examiners’ call for easing of workload

Govt. to HC: 24x7 control room set up to monitor TV channels, register plaints

Railway Recruitment Board satellite office in Hubballi

‘Rejection of applications under Sakala a concern’

Students raise voice against ‘repression’ of protesters in New Delhi

NMPT team wins cultural championship

Talk on writing research project proposals

NITK to carry out quality check ofSmart City projects

PSU sale will aggravate crisis, says Pinarayi

DMK files contempt plea in Supreme Court over civic polls

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 284

Indian-origin builder jailed for life for killing colleague in UK

India slips to 112th place on gender gap: World Economic Forum Report

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 284

Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Vaishnavi Ramadas

Italy's Salvini drops calls for govt to quit, urges unity on reforms

India should preserve its ‘impressive’ diversity, says French envoy

ISL match between NorthEast United and Bengaluru to be played in front of empty stands

Traffic movement closed from Sarita Vihar to Kalindi Kunj

Islamabad policemen to don body cameras

MYL launches march against CAA

Kerala Tourism to woo more domestic tourists

Only a united response can resist the system: Ramesh Chennithala

U.S. says it won’t accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline

35 detained Jamia Millia Islamia University students released

Rescuers search building rubble after in Philippines quake

Aardram People’s Campaign flagged off

Morning Digest: Violence hits Delhi over Citizenship Act, polling for fourth phase of Jharkhand Assembly election begins, and more

Malayalam film 'Sudani from Nigeria' crew to boycott national awards function over NRC, CAA

Jharkhand election: Polling for penultimate phase begins

‘Mysuru has the edge in this Swachh survey’

299 PU colleges with zero admissions to be closed

Anna Karina, the icon of French New Wave cinema, dies at 79

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Veena Venkatramani

Indian art scene is thriving in Singapore, says Minister

Turkey to sign off on military pledge to Libya

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 283

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 283

Inter Milan move to top despite brilliant late Fiorentina equaliser

Rebels kill 22 in Congo in latest massacre

Police conduct awareness programme on Kavalan SOS mobile app

New Zealand recovery teams return to volcanic island, two remain missing; death toll rises to 16

Bundesliga: Bayern's Coutinho scores hat-trick, Leipzig go top

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s master plan to be a balancing act

Bolivia’s interim leader says arrest warrant to be issued against Morales

Kerala to formulate a design policy, says Chief Minister

Negotiators work through the night to salvage U.N. climate summit

Morning Digest - Anti-Citizenship Act protests turns violent in West Bengal, NIA yet to file chargesheet in Pulwama case, and more

Dengue cases highest in Gujarat and Karnataka

Question Corner: How does a fully charged mobile phone lose its charge when left unused?

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 282

‘Submerge’ to see importance of water

Cabinet rejig will not cause heartburn: KSE

Wheel chair rally in Mysuru

10 years’ RI for raping minor

Pralhad Joshi crticises Rahul Gandhi

KSOU VC tells students to update skills

Sri Raghavendra Swami’s blessings helped me become Minister: Joshi

Security forces fire tear gas, dozens wounded in Lebanon protest

ISL 2019: FC Goa beat ATK 2-1 to go on top

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sunil Gargyan

Trade unions, associations must fight against social injustice: MP

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 282

Learn A-Z about all schools at this expo

Lawyers stage protest in river for HC

NIA sends storage devices seized from IS sympathisers for analysis

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 281

Citizenship Act will be implemented in West Bengal, Mamata can’t stop it: Dilip Ghosh

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 281

ISL 2019 | Messi’s brace saves Kerala Blasters’ blushes

New Zealand divers attempt to recover last 2 volcano victims

U.S. concerned about implications of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: R. Sai Vignesh

War Hammer may score an encore

Nominations filed in cellphone lights

‘GST: Consult trade body representatives’

2,656 file nominations in Madurai district

Justices to take up dispute over subpoenas for Donald Trump’s financial records

DMK stages protest against Citizenship Act

Man held under POCSO Act

Travel expo offers attractive packages

AI puts final notes on Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony

Water released from Manimuthar dam

Acid attack victim gets new lease of life at city hospital

ED seizes assets worth ₹10 crore in Bengaluru ‘Islamic banking’ ponzi scam

First lady appears to condone Donald Trump’s criticism of Greta Thunberg

Mike Pompeo warns Iran of ‘decisive response’ if U.S. interests are harmed in Iraq

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New Zealand police will continue efforts to retrieve remaining two bodies on volcano

Mexican Senate approves changes to USMCA regional trade deal

Trans Film Festival attracts 25 entries

Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Thirucherai Karthik

Research fee structure, vacancies dominate Academic Council meet

Chamber for simplification of tax procedure

Vaigai water reaches Teppakulam through defunct Panaiyur channel

Corporation switches to LED street lights, saves power

U.S. Congress recognizes Armenian genocide

Man booked for cheating job aspirants at Kariyapatti

Five of a family hospitalised after consuming food mixed with poison

Advocates seek fair probe into wall collapse

Waste management will improve in Tiruppur: Sivakumar

₹10 lakh snatched away from man after diverting his attention

Homage paid to slain army man near Kallikudi