National 2W Racing: Chavan leads podium sweep; Jennifer, Rajini Krishnan script fine wins
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Shrugging off lack of sleep and jet lag following an overnight journey from Spain to Chennai, 19-year-old Sarthak Chavan from Pune still found reserves of energy and determination to win the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open race, which he started from the last row of the grid in the second round of the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on Saturday. Sarthak, who arrived in Sriperumbudur at six in the morning on Saturday, missed Fridays practice and qualifying sessions, but found his rhythm at the right moment to pull off a stunning win; he acknowledged that leader Rahil Pillarisettys retirement at the end of the penultimate lap played a part in his victory. In the process, Sarthak led a podium sweep for the Petronas TVS Racing team as Chennai teenager Rakshith Dave finished second ahead of Bengalurus Chiranth Vishwanath, who started last having missed the practice and qualifying sessions on Friday due to a bout of food poisoning. Another impressive performance came from 16-year-old Kabilesh (RACR Castrol Power1), son of former multiple National champion Rajini Krishnan, who won the Super Stock 301-400cc Open race dominantly to round off the days programme. Meanwhile, former National womens champion from Chennai, Ann Jennifer (Motul Sparks Racing), also scripted a fairytale victory in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate race, which she started last on the grid after failing to set a time during qualifying this morning, following a crash. Thiruvallurs Mohamed Mikail (Team MRA) won the Pro-Stock 200cc Open in a tight finish, while local challenger Anandhu KK (Veedol C2 Racing) benefitted after race leader Kavicholairasan (Speed Up Racing) crashed in the Stock 301-400cc Novice race and Yashwant Verma led a 1-2 finish for Motul Sparks Racing in the Stock 165cc Novice class. Hyderabads Rajender Beedani notched his second win in three outings in the Expert (RR 310) class, holding off Bengalurus AS James in a close finish. Poojita Anil Kumar, the teenager from Bengaluru, also recorded her second win in as many races in the Women (Apache RTR 200) class, sparing some 29 seconds to second-placed Hannah Akkineni Joshitha from Hyderabad. Pothu Vignesh from Mancherial took the top honours in the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) class, followed by Bengalurus Dev Agastya. The results (Provisional all six laps unless mentioned): Super Sport 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Sarthak Chavan (Pune, Petronas TVS Racing) (11mins, 03.311secs); 2. Rakshith Dave (Chennai, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:03.506); 3. Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:06.187). Pro-Stock 200cc Open (Race-1): 1. Mohamed Mikail (Thiruvallur, Team MRA) (11:51.610); 2. Amarnath Menon K (Kozhikode, MadRabbit Racing) (11:51.831); 3. Abdul Basim RS (Chennai, Chandra LGE Racing) (11:53.924). Super Stock 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1) (11:38.273); 2. Kamal Navas (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (11:41.065); 3. Seshadri (Bengaluru, Motul Gusto Racing) (11:41.153). Super Stock 165cc Intermediate (Race-1): 1. Ann Jennifer AS (Chennai, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:46.048); 2. D Annish Samson (Bengaluru, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:53.234); 3. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:55.971). Stock 301-400cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:15.190); 2. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K, Motul Gusto Racing) (12:17.181); 3. Ashwin R (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (12:17.860). Stock 165cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Yashwant Varma (Visakhapatnam, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.445); 2. Raja Sreeharsha Singamsetty (Tadipatri, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.792); 3. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (13:10.097). Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship: Expert (Apache RR 310) (Race-1): 1. Rajender Beedani (Hyderabad) (11:42.499); 2. AS James (Bengaluru) (11:42.612); 3. Kamal Navas (Chennai) (11:44.190). Women (Apache RTR 200) (5 laps): 1. Poojita Anil Kumar (Bengaluru) (11:14.009); 2. Hannah Akkineni Joshitha (Hyderabad) (11:43.872); 3. Mansi Ashok Walunj (Pune) (11:43.884). Rookie (Apache RTR 200) (Race-1): 1. Pothu Vignesh (Mancherial) (13:13.842); 2. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru) (13:14.321); 3. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K) (13:14.381).
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Ishan Kishan Leads East Zone to Duleep Trophy Glory After Record-Breaking Final
No final wicket or dramatic chase was needed when the Duleep Trophy 2026 finally belonged to East Zone. The weight of runs decided the trophy they had piled up earlier in Chennai, with captain Ishan Kishan at the centre of almost everything. East Zone ended their 13-year wait for the title after taking a massive []
Udhayanidhi Stalin slams TVK govt as power outrage spark protests in Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government following a surge in complaints of unscheduled power cuts and low voltage across the state over the past two days. Residents in several districts have taken to the streets, alleging that prolonged outages have disrupted their daily lives and affected commercial and industrial activities. In Tirunelveli district, residents of Mudaliarpatti and surrounding areas staged a demonstration at night, carrying torches and candles to protest repeated interruptions in electricity supply. Residents of Ammapettai and North Ariyavur in the Srirangam Assembly constituency of Tiruchi district continued their road blockade for the second consecutive day. They alleged that the authorities had failed to resolve the persistent power supply problems despite repeated complaints. A similar protest was held near Kadavur in Karur district, where residents claimed that power cuts lasting between four and six hours had occurred regularly for more than 10 days. People in Pudukottai and Rasipuram areas of Namakkal district also faced hardship after unscheduled outages reportedly continued for more than an hour. Industrial units have also raised concerns about the situation. Executives from factories operating at the SIDCO Women's Industrial Park near Sengundram in Tiruvallur district laid siege to the local electricity board office. They alleged that frequent outages and low-voltage supply were affecting production and causing financial losses. Electricity Minister Nirmal Kumar attributed the shortage to a disruption in wind power generation. He said the problem had affected several states and was not confined to Tamil Nadu. The Minister said the state government had purchased the electricity required by the state from the common power distribution network. Regular supply had been restored in all areas after adequate power was procured on Thursday evening, he added. Responding to the reports, Udhayanidhi said people were being forced to protest because of continuous unscheduled power cuts and voltage fluctuations. He accused the Electricity Minister of making unnecessary allegations instead of taking effective measures to address the crisis. Describing the administration as a fuse-blown TVK government, Udhayanidhi said it was struggling to ensure essential services, including electricity and Aavin milk distribution. He urged the state government to stop diversionary tactics and concentrate on resolving the everyday problems faced by the people.
Chennai corporation asks property owners to pay pending tax dues by Sep 30
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has asked property owners to pay their outstanding and current property tax dues by September 30, as the civic body seeks to recover Rs 847.80 crore amid mounting financial commitments. According to the corporation, 6,03,232 property owners across Chennai are yet to settle their tax liabilities. The pending amount includes both arrears from previous periods and dues payable for the current assessment cycle. The GCC has assessed 14,15,771 properties for tax in the city. Of these, 8,12,539 property owners have cleared their dues without leaving any arrears. However, a sizeable number of pending payments continues to affect the corporations finances and its ability to meet expenditure on essential civic services. The fresh appeal comes a few months after the GCC conducted a special property tax collection drive in July to improve compliance and recover pending amounts. Despite the campaign, arrears and current dues remain high, prompting the corporation to issue another reminder ahead of the September 30 deadline. The civic body is facing considerable financial pressure, with its total bill liability for the 2026-27 financial year standing at Rs 3,434.72 crore. Timely property tax collection is crucial for maintaining cash flow and meeting expenses connected with sanitation, roads, stormwater drains, street lighting and other public services. GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran urged property owners to clear both current and long-pending dues within the stipulated period and cooperate with the GCC in ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential services. The corporation has provided several online and digital payment options to make the process easier. Property owners can pay through the official GCC website or its mobile application. Payments can also be made using the WhatsApp payment link, the QR code printed on property tax receipts, and the corporations WhatsApp chatbot. Residents seeking to use the chatbot facility can contact the GCC through the number 9445161913. The digital options are intended to help taxpayers avoid visiting corporation offices and complete payments quickly. The GCC has appealed to owners not to wait until the last day and to verify whether any previous arrears remain against their properties. It said prompt payment by taxpayers would strengthen the corporations capacity to meet its financial obligations and continue civic works across Chennai.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 12: Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has advanced its spine care programme with the successful introduction of endoscopic fusion surgery, a first-of-its-kind procedure in Chennai. The technique offers a minimally invasive alternative for selected patients who require spinal fusion but may benefit from a smaller surgical footprint than traditional open surgery or standard minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
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Court sentences MTC driver to one-year rigorous imprisonment for pedestrians death in Chennai
Court sentences MTC driver to one-year rigorous imprisonment for pedestrians death in Chennai
Private Omni Bus Operators Hike Fares Ahead Of Vinayagar Chaturthi Despite Earlier Assurances
Omni bus fares from Chennai to major destinations have surged sharply ahead of the Vinayagar Chaturthi holiday, with passengers reportedly being charged several times the usual fare despite earlier assurances by the private omni bus operators that the new government had brought an end to permit-related corruption and that omni buses would operate at fares [] The post Private Omni Bus Operators Hike Fares Ahead Of Vinayagar Chaturthi Despite Earlier Assurances appeared first on The Commune .
Tamil Nadu: BJP urges govt to provide free power to Vinayaka Chathurthi pandals
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has urged the Vijay government to provide free electricity to Vinayaka Chaturthi pandals across the state, alleging that high charges for temporary power connections have placed an additional financial burden on festival organisers and devotees. In a post on X, Nagenthran referred to the celebrated Tamil poet Avvaiyars devotional hymn to Lord Vinayaka, in which she offers milk, honey, lentils and rice in return for the blessing of the three forms of Tamil. He said Lord Vinayaka was a supreme deity deeply intertwined with the Tamil language, literature and culture. Nagenthran said devotees were preparing to celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi with enthusiasm and religious fervour. However, he alleged that the Tamil Nadu government's policies had raised serious concerns that the festival was being indirectly discouraged in the State. According to him, festival organisers and members of the public have complained that the authorities are imposing substantial charges under the commercial tariff category for providing temporary electricity connections to Vinayaka Chaturthi pandals. He said organisers were reportedly required to pay Rs 3,800 for installing a temporary electricity meter, apart from a security deposit of Rs 4,000. In addition, expenses relating to electrical wiring, illumination of Vinayaka idols and other associated works could take the total cost to around Rs 15,000 for each pandal. Such expenses would make it difficult for small community groups and local residents to organise the celebrations, particularly in neighbourhoods where the festival is conducted using donations collected from devotees, he said. Drawing a comparison with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Nagenthran claimed that the government there was encouraging devotees by supplying free electricity for Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations without imposing restrictive conditions. In contrast, he alleged that the approach adopted in Tamil Nadu had created an impression among the public that the government was attempting to curtail the religious and worship rights of Hindus. Nagenthran called upon Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays government to immediately discontinue the commercial tariff system for temporary connections given to festival pandals. He also requested the government to issue necessary directions to the electricity authorities to provide free power to all Vinayaka Chaturthi pandals without imposing additional conditions, enabling devotees across Tamil Nadu to celebrate the festival without financial hardship.
CPM to announce stand on Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is expected to announce on Saturday its stand on the October 6 Assembly bye-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, which have emerged as the first major electoral test for Chief Minister Vijays government. The CPM State executive committee will meet on Saturday to decide whether the party should support the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) or adopt a different position. Although the CPM extends outside support to the Vijay government, it has not joined the newly-constituted Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance or announced support for TVKs candidates. The ruling alliance comprises TVK, the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, MDMK and the Indian Union Muslim League. The four alliance partners have already declared their support for the TVK candidates in both constituencies. The bye-elections are set for a three-cornered contest after TVK, the DMK and the AIADMK announced their nominees. TVK has fielded K. Maragatham Kumaravel in Madurantakam and P. Sathyabama in Dharapuram. The DMK has nominated lawyers I. Paranthaman and S. Suganya, respectively, while the AIADMK has chosen former legislator Kanitha Sampath for Madurantakam and Bhanumathi for Dharapuram. Polling will be held on October 6 and votes will be counted on October 9. The vacancies arose after Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama, who won the constituencies on AIADMK tickets in the April Assembly election, resigned as MLAs and joined TVK. Vijay subsequently nominated both former legislators to seek a fresh mandate under the ruling partys banner. The contests are taking place in a dramatically changed political environment following Vijays emergence as Chief Minister. The TVK won 108 of the 234 Assembly constituencies, crushing the then-ruling DMK and disrupting the States long-established DMK-AIADMK bipolar political order. Vijay has since consolidated his position by bringing several former DMK allies into the TVK-led alliance. Consequently, the DMK must now confront not only the ruling party but also organisations that had previously supported it. The AIADMK, meanwhile, faces the challenge of retaining constituencies it won only months ago against its own former legislators. The results will be seen as an early assessment of Vijays government, the strength of the new ruling alliance and the ability of the DMK and AIADMK to recover ground.
It is the Indian High Commission in London that is making all the arrangements for the travel, including security, said the official, in response to the questionofwhy Mr. Vijay had chosen to be away when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was to be in Chennai on Sunday
Did Dhoni Ask for 25 per cent? CSK Gives Blunt Reply
MS Dhoni's reported bid for a stake in Chennai Super Kings has been denied by the franchise, which said the former captain never approached them about buying a share in the IPL team.
CSK Finally Breaks Silence On Explosive MS Dhoni 'Asking For Stake' Report
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Chennai corporation makes four-way waste segregation mandatory, warns of penalties
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has made segregation of municipal waste at source mandatory across the city, as part of its efforts to strengthen waste management and reduce the volume of garbage reaching landfills. The directive applies to all waste generators, including individual households, apartment complexes, shops, commercial establishments, educational institutions, government offices and bulk waste generators. The civic body has warned that failure to comply with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, could result in penalties and other action under municipal laws. Residents and establishments must divide their waste into four categories before handing it over to conservancy workers engaged in door-to-door collection. Food scraps and other biodegradable or wet waste must be deposited in green bins. Paper, plastic, metal, glass and other recyclable dry waste should be placed in blue bins. Sanitary waste, including used diapers and sanitary napkins, must be wrapped securely and deposited in red bins. Domestic hazardous and special-care waste, such as batteries, electric bulbs, electronic waste, expired medicines and chemicals, must be kept separately in black bins. To prevent segregated waste from being mixed during transportation, the battery-operated vehicles used for door-to-door collection have also been equipped with four colour-coded containers. Conservancy workers across all 200 wards have been directed to collect only waste that has been properly segregated at source. The citywide order follows an intensive awareness initiative launched by the corporation in southern Chennai. On August 22, the GCC introduced its 40-day 'Segregate WasteSave Tomorrow' campaign, involving door-to-door visits to educate residents about the importance of separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. During the initial stage, the programme covered 1,000 households in each of five zones. Participating families were supplied with bags to collect non-biodegradable waste separately. The civic body planned to gradually extend the campaign to 50,000 households across the five zones. Corporation officials said effective segregation at the household and institutional levels would improve the recovery of recyclable materials, facilitate composting of biodegradable waste and make subsequent processing more efficient. It would also reduce the burden on Chennais dumping grounds and prevent recyclable and hazardous materials from becoming mixed with ordinary garbage. The GCC urged residents, institutions and businesses to cooperate with cleanliness workers and follow the colour-coded disposal system consistently. Violators may face fines or additional proceedings under the applicable solid waste management regulations and municipal legislation.
Censor Board clears Thambidurai's 'Cold Call' for release with U/A certificate
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Thambidurai's upcoming Tamil film 'Cold Call' for release with a U/A 13+ certificate. Director Thambidurai took to his Instagram page to share the update. He shared a poster announcing that the film had now been cleared by the censor board. For the unaware, the film is slated to hit screens worldwide on September 18 this year. 'Cold Call' features four newcomers -- Siddu Moolimani, Sri Vaishnav, Santhosh S.A. and Krishna Vijay Chandran -- as its lead actors. The film will also star actors V. Srikanth, Balaji Rajasekar, Amitha Ranganatha, Nisha Hegde and Keerthana among others. Giving out details of his film, director Thambidurai had, on an earlier occasion, said that the story of 'Cold Call' would revolve around the lives of salesmen. Sales representatives are very much a part of this society. The screenplay of Cold Call is based on incidents from their (Sales Representatives) everyday lives. It will present these incidents as comedy and feel-good entertainment, disclosed the director who went on to add that Gen Z audiences, who turned up to watch the film in theatres, would be able to relate to the story and enjoy it. The story follows four friends who work as sales representatives, and their romance, conflicts and comedy have been woven together into two hours of entertainment. The film boasts of a good technical team. 'Cold Call' has cinematography by G.N. Saravanan and has been assisted by cinematographers Gagan and Karthik Raja. Music for the film has been scored by Pranav Giridharan.Editing for the film has been handled by Suresh Arumugam. The film has been co-directed by Shyam Eshwar and Nitin Sam Reginold. Interestingly, Nitin Sam Reginold has also penned the dialogues of the film along with Balaji Rajashekar, Thambidurai and Nuthan. Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Jaguar Sanappa while lyrics for the songs in the film have been penned by Pa Aravindhan and Armious. Sound design for the film is by Covai Film Studio. Produced by Kesava Moorthy under Walkthrough Entertainment, the feel-good film is being distributed by Jenish of Action Reaction.
Chennai: PG Medico from Andhra Commits Suicide Near Kelambakkam
According to police, the results of the final-year postgraduate examination were released on Thursday night, following which Nikhil was reportedly distressed after finding that he had not cleared two subjects.
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TN CM Vijay to inspect Silverstone infrastructure; flag off Ajith's race in Le Mans Cup
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, will meet actor and motor racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar at the Silverstone circuit on Saturday before flagging off the Michelin Le Mans Cup car race. The Chief Minister will also inspect the infrastructure at Silverstone, one of the worlds most renowned motor racing venues. He is expected to examine its racetrack, safety arrangements, spectator facilities and commercial model for hosting international competitions. Ajith will compete in the race alongside several leading Indian drivers. The event will begin at 9.45 p.m. Indian time and conclude at 11.45 p.m. CM Vijays participation is a major engagement during his six-day official visit to the United Kingdom. The visit assumes significance as CM Vijay has announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that his government will establish a world-class motorsports city in the State. Officials hope the Silverstone inspection will provide useful inputs for developing the proposed facility. CM Vijay is also expected to explore opportunities for attracting investments in motorsports, sports tourism, automobile technology, racing equipment and event management. The government believes the proposed motorsports city could generate employment and help position Tamil Nadu as an international destination for racing events. CM Vijay left Chennai aboard an Emirates flight at 10 p.m. on September 10 and travelled to London through Dubai. He arrived at Heathrow Airport at 7 a.m. local time on Friday, corresponding to 11.30 a.m. in India. British Tamil Sangam president Jacob Ravipalan, TVK functionary Duraikannan and members of the Tamil community welcomed him at the airport with bouquets. The Chief Minister later proceeded to the hotel in the London Bridge area where he will stay during his visit. The wider objective of CM Vijays visit is to attract industrial investment and create high-quality employment in Tamil Nadu. He will hold discussions with senior executives and business leaders representing advanced manufacturing, automobiles, Electric Vehicles, electronics and global capability centres. CM Vijay is scheduled to meet several business leaders on Sunday as part of the investment promotion programme and present Tamil Nadus industrial infrastructure, skilled workforce and policy support to potential investors.
Chennai Mandates Waste Segregation with Penalties for Non-Compliance
Chennai introduces mandatory waste segregation rules, with fines for non-compliance, to enhance waste management and reduce landfill waste. Chennai Mandates Waste Segregation with Penalties for Non-Compliance
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From top-4 to 26, Srinagar falls in Centres clean-air ranking
Srinagar, Sep 11:Just three years ago, Srinagar was counted among the countrys top-performing cities in GoI survey regarding air quality, city-wise, across India. Now it has found itself at 26th position in the latest Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.The striking reversal for a city synonymous with pristine mountains, lakes and fresh Himalayan air throws uncomfortable in the air here. The health of citizens and environment in Srinagar is once again under scanner.The latest ranking Of Swatch Vayi Sarvekshan has Srinagar behind Delhi.Delhi has for long made headlines with toxic winter smog and features among Indias most persistent air-pollution hotspots. Strikingly, Delhi secured the 21st rank with 172 points. Shockingly, Srinagar scored 162.6 points and is now at 26th among cities with a population of over 10 lakh.In the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, Srinagar had clinched the fourth rank nationally in its population category. It was lauded for being one of the country's leading cities in the clean-air initiative.Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC), Vasu Yadav while speaking to Greater Kashmir, said the ranking does not reflect the air quality of Srinagar. He said that Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan does not rank cities based on the measurement of how good or bad their air quality is.It is not a linear, simple addition but a number of factors are assessed while giving points to the cities, he said. Yadav said the Sarvekshan measures the initiatives taken by cities to control pollution and the implementation of air-quality improvement programmes, under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The assessment is based on measures to address road dust management, solid waste management, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction waste, demolition waste and other other emission sources, he said. More importantly, he said, it has a very strong connection to Solid Waste Managemnet measures taken by the cities. If the waste is not managed scientifically, it is a pollution hazard, and a negative impact on air quality as it will eventually be burnt, he said. The Chairman said the municipalities have to list what all they have done to control air pollution over the year. The process is heavily based on self-assessment by city municipalities, he said. It is also a reflection of the scrutiny at the state level, evaluation by the Central Pollution Control Board and importantly, field verification by independent committees, he said. Three years ago, the parameter of ranking just the air quality and thats how Srinagar was among the top, he said.The latest survey has placed Srinagar above major metros such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.However, it trails behind Delhi and Hyderabad. Lucknow has topped the category with 198 points. Other top cities with notable clean air measures are Indore and Jabalpur.At the bottom are Chennai, Jamshedpur, Kota, Kolkata and Madurai.The pollution in Srinagar has often been blamed on the ever-increasing number of vehicles and traffic congestion to road dust.The construction activity, waste burning in autumn and emissions are considered the major culprits. The fifth edition of the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, 2026, assessed 130 cities covered under NCAP, in three population categories. The Union Environment Ministry said 108 of the 130 cities showed improvement in PM10 levels during 2025-26.
Woman arrested in Bengaluru for stealing gold chain and cash from lodge
The police said Singh had sold the stolen chain and spent part of the proceeds
Devotees urge Vijay to take steps to retrieve properties of Nungambakkam temple
They allege that more than 415 grounds belonging to Arulmigu Akilandeswari Sametha Agatheeswarartemple was illegally alienated by former temple trustees, along with certain officials of HR&CE Dept.
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TN secretariat project hits hurdle as Oppn, fisherfolk protest
A proposed Rs 1,200 crore Secretariat-Assembly complex in Pattinapakkam, Chennai, has ignited significant opposition from local fishing communities and various political parties. Residents fear displacement, loss of livelihood, and environmental damage, citing ancestral rights and broken promises. Political leaders across the spectrum are urging Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to reconsider the site, highlighting concerns about ecological impact, traffic, and financial priorities.
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National Racing 2W: Rahil Pillarisetty sizzles for pole position in 301-400cc Open class
National Racing 2W: Rahil Pillarisetty sizzles for pole position in 301-400cc Open class Chennai: Showing impressive pace, Hyderabads Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) qualified for pole position in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open class as the second round of the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 commenced at the Madras International Circuit in [] The post National Racing 2W: Rahil Pillarisetty sizzles for pole position in 301-400cc Open class appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Army Design Bureau visits Garuda Aerospaces Chennai drone facility
Major General Gopal Kapoor visited Garuda Aerospaces Chennai facility to review its indigenous defence drone manufacturing, testing and R&D capabilities.
Artist Shipra Bhattacharya brings five decades of her work to Chennais Lalit Kala Akademi
From desire and the female body to protest, war and a changing natural world, the Kolkata artist looks back at nearly five decades of making images out of what she finds difficult to put into words.
Notice issued to Telangana govt over Musi Rejuvenation project
Hyderabad: A group of retired engineers on Friday, September 11, approached the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal in Chennai to challenge the environmental clearances issued by the Congress-led Telangana government for the Musi Rejuvenation Project. After reviewing the appeal, the NGT issued notices to the Telangana government, making it a respondent in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BMW India has unveiled its latest 7 Series sedan, available with both petrol and electric powertrains. With bookings now open and deliveries set to commence in October 2026, the i7 will be manufactured locally at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai, signaling a major step in expanding their electric vehicle portfolio in India.
Experts call for stronger industry-academia partnerships to make India a global biopharma hub
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Pharma racket: Karnataka SIT raids 10 locations across 6 states
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the fake pharmaceuticals racket that was recently unearthed in Dodderi on the outskirts of Bengaluru in Ramanagara district, conducted raids at 10 locations across India. The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Karnataka, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana on Friday. The operation was carried out jointly by the SIT and the Drugs Control Department as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged counterfeit medicine network. Raids were conducted at multiple locations in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Mumbai, Chennai and Telangana. Around 80 to 100 officials and staff members are involved in the searches, which targeted offices, properties and other premises linked to companies allegedly involved in manufacturing, repackaging and supplying counterfeit medicines. In Bengaluru, searches were conducted at the premises of pharmaceutical company at Minerva Circle near Lalbagh as part of the probe. Officials are examining medicines allegedly sourced from different locations and subsequently repackaged or supplied through the network. The investigation has reportedly revealed an international connection, with counterfeit labels allegedly being sourced from foreign locations. The raids were conducted in continuation of the investigation into the racket that came to light around two weeks ago. Investigators are examining the supply chain, sources of the medicines, manufacturing and repackaging facilities, as well as the distribution network. The case came to light in August 2026 after the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) and local police busted a major counterfeit medicine racket near Bidadi in Ramanagara district. Authorities seized counterfeit medicines estimated to be worth around Rs 5 crore and uncovered an alleged unlicenced repackaging facility operating from a farmhouse in Kurubara Karenahalli, near the Bidadi toll gate. According to the investigation, low-cost, substandard or expired medicines were allegedly sourced from different states. The medicines were reportedly transferred into new vials and repackaged using counterfeit labels bearing the names of expensive and prominent multinational pharmaceutical brands before being sold at substantially higher prices. The racket assumed greater significance after authorities found that some of the counterfeit medicines were allegedly intended for use in hospital Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The drugs were reportedly supplied to private hospitals and pharmacies at prices nearly 50 per cent lower than the market rates. Karnataka Health Minister, U.T. Khader, had described the case as a major drug mafia operation and ordered steps to investigate the suspected inter-state network. The formation of the SIT was aimed at identifying the wider network and tracing those involved in sourcing, repackaging, labelling and distribution of the medicines. The latest raids across six states are expected to help investigators establish the extent of the alleged network and identify other individuals and companies involved in the supply of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Officials are also examining the alleged international links and the source of the counterfeit labels as part of the continuing investigation.
Police detain 185 history-sheeters in Chennai
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Kolkata's Viraj Madappa Claims Chennai Open Title
Kolkata's Viraj Madappa overcame a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free 64 in the final round to win the Rs 1 crore Chennai Open golf tournament. This marks his fourth professional title, earning him Rs 15 lakh and significantly improving his standing on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit. Ajeetesh Sandhu finished runner-up, while Amardeep Malik and Rashid Khan also secured top positions.
Did you know: Solomon Pappaiah rejected 200 film offers after Rajinikanths Sivaji
Tamil scholar and speaker Solomon Pappaiah, who passed away today, declined film offers to concentrate on literary and academic work
Palaniswami callsTVK governments move to build new Assembly-Secretariat complex unnecessary
EPS said that when the government was in the midst of severe debt and struggling with an acute shortage of funds, constructing a Secretariat complex, at a cost of 1,200 crore, was not essential
Palaniswami callsTVK governments move to build new Assembly-Secretariat complex unnecessary
EPS said that when the government was in the midst of severe debt and struggling with an acute shortage of funds, constructing a Secretariat complex, at a cost of 1,200 crore, was not essential
CPI seeks TVK, VCK support for Thattanchavady bypoll in Puducherry
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Mr. Shanmugam said the fishing community living in the area, close to the identified location in Pattinapakkam, had been opposing the proposal to construct the new Secretariat there
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Experts discuss technologys role in improving diagnosis and care
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Street dog in Besant Nagar adopted; habitues of the locality in shock
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Focus on translational research, VIT pro-vice-chancellor T. Thyagarajan urges students
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Biotech students must step out of comfort zones, embrace multiple roles: Suchitra Ella
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The Hindu-VIT Biotech Conclave in Chennai discusses new frontiers in science
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Sivakarthikeyan's 'Seyon' unit wraps up second schedule of shooting
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) The makers of director Sivakumar Murugesan's eagerly awaited Tamil film, 'Seyon', featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, on Friday announced that the unit of the film had now wrapped up its second schedule of shooting. Raaj Kamal Films Interational, the production house of actor Kamal Haasan which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to put out a video clip announcing the completion of the film's second schedule. It wrote, # (The second stage of courage's victorious journey has now been completed #Seyon) #VetrivelVeeravel #Varendi #KamalHaasan #Sivakarthikeyan. It may be recalled that Sivakarthikeyan had taken a short break in Ooty ahead of the gruelling second schedule in Madurai. The actor had a few days ago posted pictures of himself seated alone on a jeep and enjoying the serenity offered by the mist-surrounded mountains in Ooty. Posting the pictures on Instagram, he had said, A pause. A breeze. A little peace. For the unaware, the makers of the film had on June 10 this year announced that the unit had wrapped up the first schedule of shooting. Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house producing the film, had taken to its social media timelines to announce the completion of the first schedule. It wrote, From passion to progress #Seyon First Schedule Wrapped. # #VetrivelVeeravel #Varendi. The film officially went on floors in Madurai with a grand pooja ceremony that was graced by several celebrities including actor Kamal Haasan on May 18 this year. Produced by Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International and Turmeric Media, the film features actress Baghyashrii Borse as the female lead. Interestingly, this will be Baghyashrii Borse's first direct Tamil film. A day before the official launch of the film, director Sivakumar Murugesan had taken to his X timeline to share a video clip showing him and the core crew of the film meeting Kamal Haasan at his office and signing the agreement. The director, sharing the video clip, had said, Tomorrow, #SEYON Begins Its Journey. Sivakumar Murugesan, in the video clip, was heard saying, I have longed and wondered if whether I could get an autograph of Kamal sir. But today, Kamal sir has given me an autographed 80-page agreement. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a glimpse video from the film called The Celebration earlier this year. The Celebration video showcases an incident that happens on the second day of the Maasi Kalari festival that is held at the Karumaathur Virumaandi Temple. The incident in question is shown taking place two hours after a major scuffle at the festival. A group of people gather at the local police station, even as the constable explains the situation to the inspector. He informs that a major fight had broken out at the festival even as the inspector begins inspecting those who have gathered at the station. He finds a group of young men with half tonsured heads and asks them what happened. The constable explains that the young men with half tonsured heads behaved in an indecent manner by flashing laser lights at dancers at the festival and making reels out of it. Therefore, somebody bashed them up and tonsured half their heads, he explains. The inspector then asks another man from another group as to why he was beaten. He says he was asked what play they were to stage at the festival and he had informed them that he was to stage the devotional Valli Thirumanam (Valli's wedding to Lord Murugan) and therefore, he too was bashed up. The reply makes those locked up in prison wonder if the person who bashed up the theatre artiste was an atheist. But then another man clarifies, He is not an atheist. In fact, he is the one who gets possessed by the divine spirit of Virumaandi. The cops realise that everybody from the neighbouring villages are there save one and that is the people of Karumathur, who are carrying out the procession. The others try to stop the procession but according to custom, the procession must not be stopped. The procession proceeds and the inspector happens to see Sivakarthikeyan in a possessed state and prays to him... The celebration video gives the impression that the story will be set in Madurai. The makers also disclosed that the film would release in October this year. The film, which will feature Sakarthikeyan in a power-packed and dynamic new role, will be a grand rural commercial entertainer. The film marks a significant reunion between Sivakarthikeyan and Raaj Kamal Films International. Their collaboration for this film comes on the heels of the blockbuster success of their earlier film 'Amaran', which garnered both critical acclaim and commercial triumph. Produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran, the film brings together powerful storytelling and a co+mpelling cinematic vision. Adding to the excitement, this project will mark the first-ever collaboration between RaajKamal Films International, Sivakarthikeyan, and acclaimed composer Santhosh Narayanan. The film has cinematography by Vivek Vijayakumar and editing by San Lokesh. Art direction for the film is by R K Nagu while Keerthy Sampath and Joshua Maxwell are its costume designers.
Ram Pothineni's #Rapo23 makers welcome actress Samyuktha on board film unit
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) The makers of #Rapo23, which will mark the directorial debut of Telugu star Ram Pothineni, on Friday welcomed actress Samyuktha on board the unit of their film. Taking to its social media timelines to welcome the actress onboard the unit on the occasion of her birthday on Friday, production house Rapo Cinematics wrote, The world of #RAPO23 welcomes its newest addition. Happy Birthday, @iamsamyuktha_ and Welcome on board! Written & Directed by #RAPO. Produced by Krishna Pothineni.A @rapocinematics Production. Energetic Star @ram_pothineni. @samcsmusic @dop_tirru #ASPrakash @peterheinoffl. For the unaware, the unit had begun its Pondicherry schedule last month. Sources close to the unit had then informed that Ram Pothineni's ambitious project, tentatively being referred to as #RAPO23, was progressing at a brisk pace. Sources had disclosed that the unit had plans to shoot a visually appealing song choreographed by popular dance master Brinda in the scenic locations of Pondicherry. Sources had also added that the unit was looking to shoot several high-voltage action episodes designed by well-known stunt choreographer Vikram Mor, whose impressive filmography includes blockbusters like 'KGF: Chapter 1', 'Kantara', and 'Karuppu'3, during this schedule. Telugu star Ram Pothineni shot for 24 hours at a stretch on the outskirts of Pondicherry for the film, sources claimed and pointed out that what made the effort commendable was that he was not just directing the film but was also playing the lead in it. A massive setup was mounted in Pondicherry for the schedule, which continued for nearly nine days. Sources had said that Ram had been pushing himself vigorously as an actor while simultaneously overseeing every aspect of the film as its director. Unexpected rains disrupted the Pondicherry schedule, forcing the unit to temporarily halt filming and return to Hyderabad. The team was expected to head back to Pondicherry soon to complete the remaining portions on the same massive setup. The film is being produced by Krishna Pothineni under the Rapo Cinematics banner on a lavish scale. Conceived by Ram himself, #RAPO23 is touted to be a unique psychological action thriller set in a gripping neo-noir world. The film, which was formally announced on the occasion of the actor's birthday, will have Ram Pothineni playing a character called Veera in it. National-Award winning cinematographer Thirunavukarasu (Thirru) is the cameraman for this film. Along with Vikram Mor, renowned stunt choreographer Peter Hein is designing its action sequences, while AS Prakash is creating impressive sets that will enhance the film's scale and visual appeal.
Director Ram on casting Nivin Pauly in 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai': Nivin Pauly looked like Jesus!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) Acclaimed Tamil film director Ram has now disclosed why he chose Nivin Pauly to play the role of an immortal man in his eagerly-awaited 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai', which is slated to hit screens on October 1 this year. Responding to a question posed by a fan on why he had chosen Nivin Pauly to play a pivotal role in the film, Ram said, Nivin Pauly was the first hero who spoke to me after I'd made my film 'Peranbu'. After watching 'Peranbu', he told me that he wanted us to do a film together. The director went on to add, Nivin Pauly had a beard at that time and he looked like Jesus. He had grown his beard for something else and said he was going to cut it. I told him, 'Don't cut it. Let's make this movie and then you can cut it'. So, I did not ask him to grow a beard for my film. I only made use of his grown beard that was already there. A release date teaser that the makers had released recently has only added to the excitement of fans and film buffs. The teaser released shows Nivin Pauly (an immortal man) feeding a biscuit to a mother rat in a train. Soori, who is presented as a good man, is seen lamenting that the biscuits he had bought in Dubai for his son were being fed to a rat. Nivin Pauly then sets the mother rat down which then makes its way to Soori, who makes no effort to give way to the rat to pass. Eventually, he does give way when Nivin Pauly signals him to. The teaser then shows Nivin Pauly and Anjali dressed as those in an ancient civilisation. An elephant greets them and makes its way into the jungle as director Ram's voice is heard saying, Be it a rat or an elephant, be it a tree or grass, everything is life. They are the souls of our ancestors. With their embrace, we arrive on October 1. A title motion poster that the makers released in 2022 had a tagline that said, When you fall in love, not just your heart, everything including your body and soul will fly. For the unaware, one of Tamil cinema's most respected directors, Ram, started work on this film in Rameshwaram's Dhanushkodi in 2021 and completed shooting in April 2022. From then, the film has been awaiting a release date. The film has visuals by cinematographer Ekhambharam and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
A column in the Tamil weekly Junior Vikatan has alleged that trust assets of Loyola College, Chennai, were irregularly transferred over five years, and reported that the state government has begun examining whether patronage under the previous DMK regime enabled it. An internal Society of Jesus notice, reviewed by The Commune, shows the orders treasurer [] The post Junior Vikatan Alleges 1,000-Crore Land Loot By Loyolas Jesuit Management, Backed By A DMK Minister appeared first on The Commune .
Samyuktha plays Bhoomi in Nikhil Siddhartha's 'Swayambhu'; Makers release BTS video on her birthday!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The makers of director Bharat Krishnamachari's eagerly awaited pan Indian period film 'Swayambhu', featuring actor Nikhil Siddhartha in the lead, on Friday revealed that actress Samyuktha played a character called Bhoomi in the film and released a BTS video clip that showed the efforts the actress had put in to perform the action sequences in the film. Taking to its social media timelines to greet Samyuktha a very happy birthday, production house Pixel Studios wrote, From relentless training to becoming the fearless Bhoomi. Wishing our warrior @iamsamyuktha_ a very Happy Birthday. She brought her courage, strength, and spirit to the epic world of #Swayambhu. Release date announcement soon. For the unaware, Samyuktha plays one of the two female leads in the film. Director Bharat Krishnamachari, in an exclusive interview to IANS earlier, had disclosed that the actress had showed great courage and performed a risky stunt for the film for which she had to be on a rope, dangling precariously for two entire days. Talking exclusively to IANS, director Bharat Krishnamachari said, Samyuktha was very brave and performed this risky stunt all by herself. This was a shot that required her to scale a mountain with the river flowing below with just one harness for safety. We shot in real locations. This particular scene was shot in Maradmalli in Andhra Pradesh. The slope she had to scale was almost vertical which meant that the level of difficulty was much greater. Pointing out that the terrain was inhospitable and so, even rushing to the actress's aid would have taken time for the crew, the director said that the actress displayed a steely resolve to deliver a fantastic shot. Bharat Krishnamachari had said, Due credit must be given to stunt choreographer Joshua Master and his team who carefully planned this sequence and effeciently pulled it off. 'Swayambhu', which is among the most eagerly awaited films of the year, is being produced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under the banner of Pixel Studios and presented by Tagore Madhu.The film has triggered huge interest not just in fans but also film buffs for a number of reasons. It is an already established fact that hero Nikhil Siddhartha went to Vietnam to train in martial arts for the film. In fact, the young actor became so proficient in the use of swords that he could fight with a sword in either hand. Sources had disclosed to IANS that it was not just Nikhil Siddhartha who received training in sword fighting and that even the supporting cast received training in sword fighting from experts. A source had told IANS that a team of Vietnamese sword fighting experts were flown in to train the stunt artistes here who shot for the film. Several hundred artistes were part of the enormous climax sequence that was shot over a period of 60 days at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. It may be recalled that the makers had, in November last year, confirmed that the monumental production had officially wrapped its shoot. After an intense two-year journey and 170 days of extensive filming, the team proudly announced the completion of the film. Rooted in Indias cultural heritage, 'Swayambhu' will delve into untold chapters of the past - stories that extend far beyond traditional tales of kings and wars. At its heart lies the saga of a formidable warrior whose valour shaped an era.
'DC' makers gift costly BMW cars to Lokesh Kanakaraj, Arun Matheswaran, Anirudh
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) The makers of National Award winning director Arun Matheswaran's film 'DC' have now gifted costly BMW cars to the film's hero, director-actor Lokesh Kanakaraj, and its music director Anirudh in the wake of the film going on to emerge a huge blockbuster. Taking to its social media timelines, Sun Pictures, the production house that has produced the film, posted a video of producer Kalanithi Maran gifting the cars to the director, hero and music director of the film and wrote, Mr. Kalanithi Maran congratulated and presented the keys to brand-new BMW cars to Arun Matheswaran, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Anirudh, for the success of Blockbuster #DC! The film, which emerged a blockbuster, came in for praise from the critics and audiences as well. In fact, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu had showered praise on 'DC', calling it an original and outstanding film. Mahesh Babu had taken to his X timeline to share his thoughts on the superhit Tamil film DC, featuring Lokesh Kanakaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead. He had said, #DC what an original and outstanding film! Just too cool Loved every bit of it!! Congrats to the entire team A pleasantly surprised Arun Matheswaran had responded to Mahesh Babu's post, saying, Thank you so much, sir! This truly means a lot to me. Seeing you watch and appreciate #DC is incredibly special. Really grateful for your love and kind words. For the unaware, Lokesh Kanakaraj played a character called Devadas in the film, while Wamiqa Gabbi played a character called Chandra and actress Sanjana A K played a character called Parvathi. The film had dialogues by Arun Matheswaran and Franklin Jacob with additional screenplay by Arun Ranjan. Music for the film was by Anirudh and cinematography was by Mukesh G. Editing for the film was by G K Prasanna and art direction by Kannan S. It may be recalled that Lokesh Kanakaraj had undergone martial arts training for this film. Lokesh underwent martial arts training in Thailand for this film soon after he had directed Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', which hit screens worldwide on August 14 last year.
The protest by Chennais conservancy workers and the way forward | Explained
Core demands of job permanency and fair wages remain even as the TVK-led State government recently reached an agreement with the workers engaged under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)-Self Help Group model; next round of talks on October 3
One of the important topics of discussion between the two leaders is expected to be the Northern Sea Route and the Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor.
In Chennai a talk explores Tanzanite's origins and rarity
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How did East Zone win the Duleep Trophy despite a draw?
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