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Corporation councillor willing to express regret for abusing and body shaming Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, her counsel tells Madras High Court

She has sought anticipatory bail in a case booked against her pursuant to a speech at DMK womens wing meet held in Chennai on October 7, 2026

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 2:32 am

Tamil Nadu News: Congress MP Tilak Targets Vijay | 17 Theni Jail Escapees Caught

In todays edition of The Tamil Nadu Brief by NDTVs Sam Daniel, chilling videos of a murder in Chennais Adyar and a machete attack and robbery in Royapettah raise questions over public safety. Separately, Congress MP Christopher Tilak targets Chief Minister Vijay over Tamil Nadus law and order situation, urging him to focus on policing as he holds the Home portfolio. The DMK too steps up its criticism of the TVK government. In Theni, all 17 undertrial prisoners who escaped from sub-jail have been arrested, triggering a statewide prison security audit and plans for armed guards at watchtowers. Plus, 3,000 students and volunteers join a colourful Beggar Free India campaign in Erode.

NDTV 29 Oct 2026 12:08 am

Chennai Metro Phase II: How Hitachi Rail's 1,620 crore contract will power driverless trains

Hitachi Rail's CBTC system automatically manages train movement, including acceleration and braking. It also calculates suitable operating speeds in real time, allowing trains to run at intervals of up to 90 seconds.

Livemint 28 Oct 2026 11:14 pm

Freshworks acquires IT incident platform Robusta Dev

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

Diwali 2026: Tamil Nadu govt announces one more holiday

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 9:57 pm

DMK councillor arrested over controversial remark on Karur stampede

In a video that went viral on social media, the councillor was heard saying, If we had finished him off at Karur on that day, we wouldnt be in this situation today. The remark was allegedly directed at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in an apparent reference to the stampede in Karur

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 9:49 pm

City Union Bank reports 27% rise in Q2 FY27 PAT

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 9:31 pm

Sundram Fasteners Q2 consolidated profit up 13%

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 9:28 pm

Dy Chief Whip attends legislators programme at Mahabalipuram

Shillong, Oct 28: Meghalaya Assembly Deputy Chief Whip Ronnie V Lyngdoh attended the concluding session of the two-day Legislators Leadership programme, which concluded on Wednesday at Mahabalipuram, Chennai. Organised by the Tamil Nadu Speakers Office in collaboration with Meghalaya Legislative Research Forum, the programme brought together legislators for expert sessions on constitutional values, legislative duties, [] The post Dy Chief Whip attends legislators programme at Mahabalipuram first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 28 Oct 2026 9:18 pm

Case against Sekarbabu, MP and eight others

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 8:18 pm

Man hacks to death rowdy in drunken brawl, arrested

An argument broke out between the accused and the victim when they were in an inebriated state, which then escalated into a dispute. Enraged by this, The accused brutally hacked the victim with a knife, who died on the spot

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 7:53 pm

L&T begins expansion of Chennai AI infrastructure campus with 52 MW data centre

New facility adds to existing, operational 30 MW centre as Vyoma.AI targets over 250 MW of data centre capacity across India

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 6:24 pm

Protests Erupt in Tamil Nadu Following Arrest of Former Minister Anbil Mahesh

Protests in Chennai after the arrest of former minister Anbil Mahesh lead to police action against two DMK leaders for obstructing officials. Protests Erupt in Tamil Nadu Following Arrest of Former Minister Anbil Mahesh

Daily Kiran 28 Oct 2026 5:46 pm

Chennai History-Sheeter Hacked to Death in Broad Daylight in Adyar

The deceased, V. Maithreyan of Mylapore, was returning to a relatives house in Thiruvanmiyur after appearing at the Mylapore police station

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2026 5:33 pm

Everyone Was Shocked: Du Plessis Recalls Smith Replacing Dhoni As RPS Captain

Faf Du Plessis: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said everyone in the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) dressing room was shocked on hearing that MS Dhoni was removed as the sides captain and replaced by premier Australian batter Steve Smith ahead of the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Du Plessis, who was in the squad then, also said Smith handled the role admirably despite being new to leadership. Dhoni was stripped of the RPS captaincy before the 2017 IPL season began. It was a decision taken by the franchise owner, Sanjiv Goenka, at that time. Smith, who was early in his Australian captaincy career, took charge with Dhoni playing under him, and guided the Pune-based franchise to the 2017 IPL final, where they lost to Mumbai Indians by one run. It was also RPS's last game of the tournament. MS Dhoni was removed as captain of Rising Pune Supergiants after the end of the 2016 IPL season, and thats the biggest move you can make in a tournament of that stature. We hadnt won a couple of games, and the owner at the time made the decision to change the captain. Everyone was shocked after that call. MS Dhoni as captain was gone, and Steve Smith was the new captain. That was pretty early on in his leadership career. He wasnt experienced, but he did a good job. It was tough having MS Dhoni as your number two there, especially after hed just been removed as captain. Smith led the team to the final, and we lost that final, which we should have won. We were that close. Winning that final would have made Smith an IPL-winning captain in just one season of captaincy. That says a lot about him, du Plessis said on Cricinfos Cricketers on Cricketers show. RPS and Gujarat Lions were brought in as stand-in franchises for two seasons after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) were suspended over their team officials' involvement in illegal betting, following the 2013 IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal. Smith led the team to the final, and we lost that final, which we should have won. We were that close. Winning that final would have made Smith an IPL-winning captain in just one season of captaincy. That says a lot about him, du Plessis said on Cricinfos Cricketers on Cricketers show. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 28 Oct 2026 4:50 pm

CM Vijay to present Rs 17 cr reward to honour Tamil Nadu's para athletes on Thursday

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will present prizes worth Rs 17 crore to winners of the Chief Ministers Trophy competitions on Thursday at a ceremony that will also honour Tamil Nadus medal-winning athletes from the Para Asian Games in Japan. The event, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, will bring together sporting achievers from the state-level competitions and the international arena. Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced that the Chief Minister would meet and congratulate the para-athletes during the felicitation programme at the Nehru Indoor Stadium complex. Their recognition will form part of the ceremony alongside the distribution of prizes to the trophy winners. Tamil Nadus contingent returned from Japan with 15 medals, comprising three gold, five silver and seven bronze. Of the 13 athletes who represented the state at the Games, nine finished among the medallists, giving the contingent a strong showing at the competition. The medal tally reflects success across all three podium positions. Bronze medals accounted for the largest share of Tamil Nadus haul, followed by silver and gold. With nine athletes contributing to the total, more than two-thirds of the state's participants secured medals. Thursdays programme will recognise these performances while also celebrating the achievements of athletes competing closer to home. The ceremony places the states para-sport medallists alongside winners emerging from the Chief Ministers Trophy competitions. The trophy competitions began on October 15 and are being conducted across Tamil Nadu in 45 sports. Around 32,000 athletes are participating, highlighting the scale of the sporting programme and its reach across a wide range of disciplines. The Rs 17 crore in prizes will be distributed to winners of these competitions. The presentation will mark an occasion for the state to acknowledge their performances and encourage sporting talent through recognition of competitive achievement. By including both sets of achievers in the programme, the government is bringing attention to participation in State competitions as well as medal-winning performances overseas. The ceremony forms part of Tamil Nadus efforts to promote sporting talent and recognise excellence across disciplines. For the para-athletes who competed in Japan, the event will provide an opportunity to meet the chief minister and receive recognition for their contribution to the states 15-medal tally at the Games.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 3:16 pm

Korean webtoons and Bengali tales find their way to Tamil audiences

In this edition of Tubewatch, we look at Love Always, a Hotstar Specials Tamil original series based on the Korean webtoon Here We Go Again, some Bengali titles, and a new 13-episode game show that seeks to make Thirukkural engaging for younger audiences

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 3:13 pm

K Hospitality targets 6,000 cr in sales across restaurants, food services by FY30

Plans to expand restaurant network in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata

The Hindu Businessline 28 Oct 2026 3:05 pm

Stalin Condemns Daylight Murder of Youth in Chennai, Slams TVK Govt

Sharing a news clip of the incident on social media, Stalin alleged that the current administration has left public spaces completely unsafe

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2026 2:56 pm

Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi seeks bail in alleged 100-crore bribery case

He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 2:07 pm

Todays Gold Rate, October 2: Check gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 2

The Hindu Businessline 28 Oct 2026 2:07 pm

Todays Gold Rate: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 28

The Hindu Businessline 28 Oct 2026 2:07 pm

Todays Gold Rate, Octobet 17: Check gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 17

The Hindu Businessline 28 Oct 2026 2:05 pm

'I would cry for days': Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran wedding invite designer shares challenges of months of work and hand-carved blue-and-white wooden box

Ranjani Iyengar of Pink Whistle Man has revealed the creative process behind Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Marans wedding invitation. The handcrafted wooden keepsake box features intricate carvings, hand-painted details and an understated white-and-blue palette chosen by the couple. Their wedding celebrations are reportedly planned in Greece on November 10 and 11, followed by a Chennai reception on November 21, with prominent political, business and entertainment guests expected.

The Economic Times 28 Oct 2026 1:46 pm

TN govt revises auto-rickshaw fares, fixes minimum charge at Rs 50

Chennai The Tamil Nadu government has revised auto-rickshaw fares for the Chennai Metropolitan Area and other parts of the state, The post TN govt revises auto-rickshaw fares, fixes minimum charge at Rs 50 appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 28 Oct 2026 1:45 pm

DMK councillor arrested for threatening remarks against CM Vijay; party functionary held for sheltering him

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Vellore DMK councillor Teeta Saravanan was arrested by Puzhal police in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram on Wednesday for allegedly making threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, while referring to the 2025 Karur stampede. A special police team apprehended him at the residence of ACK Premkumar, deputy organiser of the DMKs Central District Youth Wing in Villupuram. Premkumar was also arrested for allegedly sheltering the councillor, who had been the subject of a police search following his remarks. The arrests followed the circulation of a video purportedly showing Saravanan making the comments outside Puzhal Central Prison. His reference to the Karur tragedy, in remarks directed at the Chief Minister, drew widespread criticism and prompted police to identify him and initiate action. The incident occurred when former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was brought to the prison after his arrest in a case involving bribery allegations. DMK supporters had gathered outside the prison and were raising slogans against the Tamil Nadu government. During the gathering, Saravanan allegedly said: If only we had finished him off back in Karur, would things have reached this state? He reportedly repeated the remark to another person standing nearby. The comments were subsequently circulated on social media, bringing the Councillors conduct under scrutiny. Puzhal police registered a case against Saravanan under four sections, including provisions relating to obstructing public servants from discharging their duties, intimidation and disturbing public peace. Three special teams were constituted to locate him after he allegedly went into hiding. According to the report, Saravanan attempted to mislead the authorities by claiming that he was travelling to Bengaluru. However, police eventually traced him to Premkumars residence in Villupuram, where the special team took him into custody. Premkumars arrest was linked to the allegation that he had provided shelter to Saravanan during the search. The report identified him as a functionary of the partys youth wing in Villupurams Central District. The police action centres on Saravanans alleged remarks outside the prison and the offences registered in connection with them. The video formed the backdrop to the subsequent police search.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 1:29 pm

Tamil Nadu Revises Auto-Rickshaw Fares: Minimum Charge Set at Rs 50 for First 1.8 Kilometres

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a formal notification revising the fare structure for contract carriage auto-rickshaws operating across the Chennai Metropolitan Area and other regions throughout the state. Under the updated guidelines issued by Principal Secretary A. Karthik under Section 67(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the minimum fare has been fixed at [] The post Tamil Nadu Revises Auto-Rickshaw Fares: Minimum Charge Set at Rs 50 for First 1.8 Kilometres appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 28 Oct 2026 1:14 pm

No Batting Coach For CSK In IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings will not have a batting coach for IPL 2027, following an overhaul of their coaching staff after recent disappointing results.

Rediff 28 Oct 2026 1:09 pm

All about Anirudh-Kavya's wedding: Greece vows, Chennai party and PM Modi as guest

All about Anirudh-Kavya's wedding: Greece vows, Chennai party and PM Modi as guest

India Today 28 Oct 2026 12:56 pm

TVK eyes 85 pc local body seats to strengthen grassroots link; allies seek greater share

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is preparing to contest the local body elections, with its leadership seeking around 85 per cent of seats and proposing to leave the remaining 15 per cent to its allies, according to party functionaries. The elections, likely to be in January 2027, are being viewed within the party as a test of its grassroots strength, particularly in rural areas, and its ability to draw support from women, workers, young people and other sections of the electorate. However, the proposed allocation could pose a challenge during seat-sharing negotiations. Allies, including Congress and the Muslim League, are expecting a larger share of seats and opportunities to secure mayoral positions, the functionaries said. Some alliance partners are also considering demands for control of certain municipal corporations and municipalities. TVK, meanwhile, wants to retain control of all municipal corporations, making the distribution of leadership positions another potentially contentious issue. Senior party leaders and ministers are expected to hold discussions with the allies to persuade them to accept the proposed 15 per cent allocation. The partners, citing their support for TVKs rise to power, are determined to press for greater representation. Alongside the alliance negotiations, TVK has begun identifying candidates capable of taking on the networks of the DMK and AIADMK. Party functionaries said ministers, legislators and district secretaries would lead election preparations. Information is being gathered on constituencies where TVK has strong prospects, with local influence and sustained public engagement expected to guide candidate selection. Positions in corporations, municipalities and panchayats are considered crucial to the partys future expansion. The leadership believes a stronger presence in these institutions would help consolidate its organisation and strengthen connections with communities. Preference is expected to be given to people who have worked for the party and those with an established support base in their localities. Functionaries acknowledged that CM Vijays popularity alone might not be sufficient to secure victory in elections where candidates accessibility and relationships with residents carry weight. The party therefore intends to field candidates who maintain direct contact with people in rural and urban neighbourhoods and understand local concerns. Its preparations reflect an effort to combine CM Vijays appeal with locally influential candidates, while managing allies expectations over seats and civic leadership posts. The proposed seat-sharing formula remains subject to discussions with alliance partners.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 12:35 pm

Battery storage policy, industrial proposals likely on TN cabinet agenda tomorrow

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) A policy aimed at strengthening Tamil Nadus renewable energy storage infrastructure is likely to come before the state Cabinet when it meets under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat on Thursday. Industrial proposals and administrative decisions are also expected to figure in the governments third Cabinet meeting. The discussions assume significance amid the intensifying northeast monsoon, with authorities working to tackle power outages and maintain electricity supply across the state. The proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) policy would promote facilities capable of storing renewable electricity for use when required. Officials said battery storage could help cushion fluctuations in solar and wind power generation, enabling the electricity network to deliver a more dependable supply. Prepared with support from a consultancy firm, the draft has undergone several revisions over five months. A senior TNEB official said the utility studied policies introduced in Gujarat, Rajasthan and other major states before making changes to the proposed framework. While the proposal has been submitted for Cabinet consideration, officials said approval had not been confirmed. Another senior official said consultations had been held with solar and wind power developers on the policy and its implementation. Once introduced, it would facilitate applications for new renewable energy projects, the official added. Tamil Nadus expanding renewable energy capacity has sharpened the need for storage infrastructure. Solar and wind generation depend on weather conditions, making it necessary to balance their contribution to the grid with electricity demand. Welcoming the proposed policy, Renewable Energy producers sought changes to ease the financial burden on developers. A member of the association, Kumardas, suggested that the state consult the Union government on allowing duty-free imports of BESS equipment, citing the high cost of battery systems and the limited availability of such infrastructure in India. Seeking relief for smaller developers, he proposed exempting solar installations of 5 MW or less from compulsory BESS provisions. He said their daytime output would ordinarily be consumed during the same period, offering limited scope for storing electricity. Beyond energy and investment, ministers are likely to discuss law and order against the backdrop of the Theni district jailbreak. The proposal to establish a new Secretariat at Foreshore Estate, which has encountered stiff opposition, could also be taken up during Thursdays meeting.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 11:44 am

When DMK flexed its muscle during Indira Gandhis visit to Tamil Nadu in 1977

On October 29, 1977, when Indira Gandhi visited Madurai, the DMK members, who were staging blackflag protests, threw stones, sticks at the former Prime Minister; in Chennai, two persons were killed when the police opened fire at the protesters who turned violent on Mount Road

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 10:00 am

The Madras Gate at Pondicherry

A look back at the once-powerful fort of St. Louis in Pondicherry, which had been the French answer to Madras Fort St. George

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 9:55 am

TN curbs random checks on goods vehicles, orders intelligence-based inspections

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadus Commercial Taxes Commissioner has issued a circular directing officials not to stop and inspect goods vehicles without valid reasons, in a move aimed at reducing roadside checks and easing the difficulties faced by truck drivers and traders. According to the circular, enforcement teams will be allowed to act only when the department receives credible, specific intelligence that a vehicle is transporting goods in violation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws. The instructions mark a change in the departments vehicle inspection arrangements. The existing roving squads have reportedly been disbanded and replaced by flying squads, whose operations will be based on information about suspected violations rather than routine patrols. Under the revised system, flying squad personnel will remain stationed at the office of the Commercial Taxes Joint Commissioner. They will no longer move around roads, stopping goods vehicles at random, according to the account. Action will instead depend on strong intelligence relating to a particular vehicle and the goods it is carrying. The stated objective is to prevent indiscriminate inspections while allowing the department to respond to suspected tax violations. Repeated checks have been described as a major difficulty for truck drivers, who can face questioning at several locations during a journey. Even when the required documents are in order, such interceptions can place drivers and traders under considerable stress. The account also highlights the embarrassment associated with repeated questioning and presents the circular as an attempt to address these concerns through a more focused enforcement system. It invokes Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, which concerns citizens freedom to practise a profession or carry on an occupation, trade or business, as part of the argument against stopping vehicles without sufficient justification. The instructions are reported to have taken immediate effect across Tamil Nadu. The account describes the decision as a relief for traders, lorry owners and drivers who have faced frequent roadside inspections despite carrying the necessary paperwork. For enforcement officials, the requirement under the revised arrangements is a specific basis for intervention: credible intelligence about suspected GST violations involving an identified vehicle. The change is intended to make inspections more targeted and reduce unnecessary disruption to goods transport, with the department retaining the ability to investigate suspected violations when reliable information warrants action.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 9:37 am

Gold, silver prices today, 28 October: Check retail rate of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

Gold, silver prices today, 28 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver on Tuesday in your cities Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Livemint 28 Oct 2026 9:12 am

Indian Railways Opens Applications For 1,265 Station Master Posts, Check Deadline

Railway Station Master Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Mumbai, has notified the highest number of vacancies at 177, followed by Jammu-Srinagar with 122 and Chennai with 119.

NDTV 28 Oct 2026 8:56 am

Rain likely in TNs Western Ghats districts today; temperatures may rise

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Districts along the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are likely to receive rain over the next three days, while maximum temperatures could rise by up to three degrees Celsius in parts of the state and Puducherry, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai. In its weather bulletin, the centre forecast moderate rain in the Western Ghats districts. One or two places in southern Tamil Nadu could also experience light rain, indicating that rainfall across the southern region is expected to remain isolated. The forecast points to a variation in rainfall intensity between the two regions, with moderate showers expected along the Western Ghats and lighter rainfall at isolated locations in the southern districts. For Thursday, the weather centre predicted light rain at one or two places in both the Western Ghats districts and southern Tamil Nadu. The forecast therefore suggests lighter rainfall in the hill districts compared with the moderate showers expected today. The bulletin also indicated the possibility of light rain at one or two places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 31. Although the geographical coverage of that forecast is broader, the rain is expected to be confined to isolated locations. Alongside the rainfall outlook, the centre said maximum temperatures could increase by up to three degrees Celsius in some places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal through October 31. The temperature forecast indicates the possibility of showers, accompanied by rising daytime temperatures in parts of the region. The projected increase applies to some locations and does not suggest a uniform rise across all districts. For Chennai, the centre forecast partly cloudy skies for the day, with the maximum temperature likely to reach around 36 degrees Celsius. The citys forecast thus points to a warm day with partial cloud cover. Overall, the weather outlook combines moderate rainfall in the Western Ghats districts for the day, lighter showers at isolated places on Thursday and the possibility of isolated light rain across Tamil Nadu and the adjoining Union Territory regions on October 31.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 8:40 am

TN prisons to get armed guards after 17 inmates escape from Theni jail

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Armed guards will be deployed at all central and district prisons across Tamil Nadu from Wednesday, following the escape of 17 inmates from Theni district jail, Director General of Police, Prisons and Correctional Services, Sandeep Rai Rathore said. The deployment forms part of a security overhaul announced after the jailbreak on Monday night exposed lapses in the handling of a reported medical emergency. Prison authorities are also reviewing security arrangements and preparing a revised standard operating procedure. Rathore said watchtowers would have armed personnel, who would be instructed to shoot at sight in the event of an escape attempt. Under the existing practice, guards stationed in watchtowers at most prisons in the State do not carry firearms. The department will also ensure that all prisons have functioning alarm systems. Additional security measures will be introduced after the security audit is completed and the revised operating procedure is put in place, he said. Acknowledging security lapses at the Theni facility, Rathore said prison staff had acted in good faith when alerted to what they believed was a medical emergency involving an inmate. However, their response involved a breach of the prescribed procedure for securing gates. Staff unlocked three gates and rushed inside to attend to the reported health problem. In doing so, they failed to lock the gates from the inside, leaving the route unsecured while they responded to the alert. An officer described the failure to secure the gates as a major deviation from protocol. The inmates took advantage of the situation, attacked the guards and escaped, the officer said. The account places the handling of the emergency alert and the failure to relock the gates at the centre of the security lapse. Although staff believed they were responding to a genuine health issue, the gates remained unsecured during their intervention. The measures announced by the department cover armed surveillance and alarm readiness across central and district prisons. Armed deployment at watchtowers will mark a change from the prevailing arrangement in most facilities, where personnel perform their duties without guns. While the armed deployment is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, further changes will depend on the findings of the security audit and the revised procedures. Rathore said additional measures would be implemented once both stages of the review were completed.

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 8:31 am

Landfall process due to Cyclone Arnab continues along Andhra coast | LIVE

Traffic on Ennore Expressway and other coastal roads in north Chennai and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu witnessedhigh waves lashing onto the land as a result of the cyclone

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 6:50 am

TVS family feud: Venu Srinivasan, son and wife along with daughter file caveats

TVS Motor Co. chairman-emeritus Venu Srinivasan, son Sudarshan Venu, wife Mallika Srinivasan, and daughter Lakshmi Venu have filed a total of eight caveats in two Chennai courts

Livemint 28 Oct 2026 5:40 am

FIAFA seeks separate regulator for small NBFCs

Calls For Freeze On Further Increase In NOF Requirements

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 4:00 am

CREDAI Chennai Welcomes Amendments to Building Rules

The amendments increase the permissible height of non-high-rise buildings from 18.30 metres to 19.50 metres and revise setback norms for high-rise buildings to facilitate more efficient land use.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2026 1:19 am

Alert auto driver hands over prisoner to jail authorities

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 1:14 am

Opposition slams TVK govt over Theni jailbreak

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 1:11 am

Fake emergency, flash attack & failed siren

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 1:11 am

TVS Motors Venu Srinivasan and daughter Lakshmi file caveats against each other over inheritance

Venu Srinivasan and his daughter Lakshmi Venu have initiated caveats against each other regarding family business matters. The filings occurred in Chennais civil and commercial courts earlier this month. While Venu and his son Sudarshan claim a previous agreement exists, Lakshmi is advocating for a fair settlement. Mallika and Lakshmi have expressed their intention for an amicable resolution through discussions.

The Economic Times 28 Oct 2026 1:05 am

TN athlete Dharanidharan eyes 80m mark after javelin gold

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:47 am

Sub-registrar has power to deny registration of document: HC

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:26 am

Minor girl gives birth to baby in hospital toilet

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:20 am

MTC bus rams nine cars near Madras high court

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:05 am

DMK councillor booked over Karur stampede remark

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 11:59 pm

Tamil Nadu doubles minimum auto fare to 50

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 11:56 pm

Railways to launch door-to-door parcel services

Indian Railways plans to introduce a door-to-door parcel service using the Rail Parcel App in eight cities. Customers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and other cities can book pickups and deliveries. Logistics partners will manage first-mile and last-mile services, while the railways will transport parcels. Bookings can be made online, easing the logistics burden for customers. Refunds for cancellations will also be available under specific conditions.

The Economic Times 27 Oct 2026 11:29 pm

Theni Jailbreak Puts Spotlight on Tamil Nadu Prison Staff Shortage

Prisons Are Overcrowded, While 15% Of The Posts Lie Vacant

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 11:24 pm

Stolen Chola-era bronze idol of Kannappa Nayanar repatriated from Netherlands

The bronze was repatriated last week along with a collection of 11th-Century Chola-era royal charter plates voluntarily relinquished by Leiden University Library

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 11:17 pm

Cyclone Arnab causes high waves in north Chennai, Tiruvallur

The Regional Meteorological Centre here had warned of rough seas due to thecyclone. The sea is expected to calm down by noon on October 28

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 11:08 pm

Real estate sector welcomes governments move to relax height restrictions for non-high rise buildings

The permissible height of non-high rise buildings has been increased from 18.3 metres to 19.5 metres

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

SRM School of Law hosts national-level Tamil moot court competition

The competition aimed to promote Tamil as a language of legal advocacy and provide students with practical exposure to courtroom proceedings

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 10:02 pm

MTC bus crashes into parked cars near High Court

The driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed the parked cars before crashing into the median of the road and coming to a halt

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 10:00 pm

History-sheeter hacked to death in Adyar; three arrested

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 9:51 pm

Woman dies as tanker runs over bike

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Aavin increases prices of around 25 milk-based products ahead of Deepavali

While the price of curd has gone up by 10 per kilo, the cost of ghee has been hiked by 80 per kilo

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 9:19 pm

Govt. plans industry integration, skill-based curricula for higher education: Minister

The Minister said out of the roughly 40,000 industrial establishments in T.N. 20,000 located in districts neighbouring Chennai and 20,000 distributed across other districts 3,000 industries could initially be chosen in a pilot project for direct integration with educational institutions

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 8:54 pm

Junior Athletics: Neil Samraj R Breaks 200m Record

Tamil Nadu's Neil Samraj R shattered the men's U18 200m national record at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Tuesday, clocking 21.03 seconds. He also secured gold in the 100m with another national record and was named the best athlete in his category. The state of Tamil Nadu emerged as the overall team champions, with Bhavana G also setting a new meet record in the U20 women's 200m.

Rediff 27 Oct 2026 8:51 pm

Greater Chennai Police issue Look Out Circular against Archana Veeramani

She was taken into custody by the SIT at the Chennai airport after she boarded a flight to Singapore on Friday (October 23). Investigators freeze the bank accounts of Veeramanis business establishments

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 8:49 pm