Governance concerns at Chowgule Steamships over offshore deals
PE-VC investments shine, may exceed $39bn this year
Chennai Mayor alleges online harassment; lodges complaint with police
Traffic diversions for Police Commemoration Day parade on Wednesday
Commercial vehicles will be prohibited from using Kamarajar Salai between Napier Bridge and the Lighthouse during the specified period
Top officials from Ministry of Civil Aviation, AAI review Chennai airports T3 Terminal project
The T3 Terminal has been reeling under delays, and the deadline was recently pushed from December 2026 to April 2027
Police trace missing girl to a childrens home in Kellys
A police inspector visited the home in person and verified the girls identity and well-being
Bodies of two school students recovered from Puzhal Lake
The bodies were located on the lakebed and retrieved nearly 17 hours after the operation began
Chennai Metrowater deploys additional sewer machines to desilt city network
Commuters face hardships at bus terminus in Avadi
A resident says the temporary bus terminus gets flooded even after light rain and does not have any proper paved platform; commuters want the CMDA to construct the new bus terminus soon
Paddler Sahana proves her point
The Minister says that all districts are instructed to take up precautionary measures to achieve three objectives of preventing the spread of diseases during the monsoon, preventing deaths and ensuring uninterrupted medical services
Students look east for higher edu, internships
Former AAI official arrested for 23 lakh job fraud
Police trace 8-year-old girl who was missing for three days
T.N. government should construct new Secretariat complex outside Chennai, says Anbumani
He wants the State government to clarify whether the media reports about constructing the Secretariat at Pallavan Illam are true
Why is reels CM silent about partyman arrested meth trafficking case: EPS
Fresh weather system likely to sustain heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu till October 26
The RMC has issued orange alerts for a few southern districts, including Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, as they may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall up to 20 cm on October 21 and 22
Low pressure may shift heavy rain to southern districts
Tamil Nadu takes up 40,000 water conservation projects under VB G Ram G scheme this year
Study Finds Rapid Urban Expansion Drives Flood Risks
Sky-high fees leave 836 MBBS seats empty in final counselling round
Maiden Durga Puja celebrations at IIT Madras a big success
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) The first ever Durga Puja held with the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras turned out to be a great hit, with more than 2,500 people attending over the last four days. The Durga Puja has been organised by the IIT Madras Bengali community in association with Diganto. Diganto is an independent student body and cultural club under Sangam -- the institute's cultural club umbrella. It celebrates Bengali culture, language and festivals on campus. The five-day festivities bring the vibrant traditions and cultural spirit of Bengal to the campus, from Sasthi evening to Vijaya Dashami, IIT Madras said in a statement. From Vedic chanting, Homam and Arati to the participation of IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, who joined the rituals and chanted chapters from the Durga Saptashati, the celebrations are filled with devotion, cultural heritage and community spirit, it said. The Puja was organised at the institute's community hall and everybody, including people from the neighbourhood were encouraged to participate. It has brought together students, faculty, staff, campus families and visitors from across Chennai, reflecting the inclusive spirit of IIT Madras, the institute said. A professor said how attention was paid to every detail. There were some who got the opportunity to participate in a Durga Puja for a first time and all the rituals were explained to them. It turned out to be a cultural melting point. Locals, as well as people from other regions in the country participated wholeheartedly. That is what made the effort a great success, he added. Chennai has about 8-10 prominent Durga Pujas organised by the Bengali community. The scale of the festivities draws people from the state to participate. Durga Puja is primarily celebrated in a big way in the country's eastern states, comprising West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and the Northeastern states of Assam and Tripura. There are subtle variations across the states, though the primary theme remains intact. By organising the Durga Puja for the first time on campus, the students, teachers, and staff have paved the way for an integration of culture. At the same time, Bengali students and families living on campus get a feel of being at home during this festive occassion, the professor noted. The event was not only about religion, but an exchange of culture, he said. People got to learn of the traditional offerings made to the Goddess, such as the concept of Bhog. They got to learn about the significance of rituals like Sandhi Puja. People got to know how the Goddess is treated as a daughter during Durga Puja. Tomorrow, they will witness her send-off, as she sets off for Lord Shiva's abode in Mt. Kailash with her children, the teacher said.
Man Flies 5,000 Km From Chennai To Jordan For A Rs 190 Kunafa. Was It Worth It?
The creator revealed that he went at midnight thinking the place would be empty, but on the contrary, the place was full of crowds.
Influencer dies by suicide in Chennai; father alleges cyberbullying
How much debt is too much for Tamil Nadu?
VIT opens applications for VITEEE 2027, entrance exam scheduled for April 28May 2
Srinagar, Oct 20: The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has opened applications for VITEEE 2027, inviting aspiring engineers to take the next step toward their dream careers. According to a press statement issued, students can now apply online at https://viteee.vit.ac.in for admission to VITs flagship engineering programs offered across its campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati (AP) and Bhopal (MP). The VITEEE 2027 will be conducted in a single phase, scheduled from April 28 - May 2, 2027. The exam will be held in 133 test cities across India and at 9 international centres, providing opportunities for candidates from India and abroad to appear for the entrance exam, the release said.
3,000 palm tree seeds planted across Marina
TNTA president Vijay Amritraj confident of bringing WTA action to Chennai
He says an effort is being made to host four consecutive WTA 125 events in India in early 2028
Drug gang blackmails women with photos, forces them to buy and peddle drugs -three held
Wifes unwillingness to live with husband is valid ground to grant divorce: Madras high court
Evolve Energy launches Solar Xperience Centre in Chennai
The centre was launched by cricketing legend Jonty Rhodes, who also serves as the companys Brand Ambassador
Northeast monsoon preparedness inadequate in Tamil Nadu: Annamalai
More air connections between Chennai and Bangkok
Enhanced frequency lets travellers explore Bangkoks popular attractions more
Unsold vegetables pile up at Koyambedu market as festival trade slows
Prestige Estates to launch 40K cr worth homes for sale in H2 of FY27
Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd will launch residential properties worth Rs 40,000 crore in the second half of this fiscal year, a 2.5 times jump from April-September period, as it looks to encash festive demand. In its latest operational update, Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates informed that residential launches for April-September of the 2026-27 fiscal year aggregated 23.14 million square feet with a revenue potential of over Rs 16,200 crore. We have a substantial launch pipeline of over Rs 40,000 crore planned across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Hyderabad over the next two quarters, Prestige Estates Chairman Irfan Razack said. The launch pipeline would help the company to carry the sales momentum forward, he added. During the last fiscal year, Prestige Estates achieved record sales bookings of Rs 30,024 crore, up 76 per cent from the preceding year. The company is targeting around Rs 35,000-36,000 crore of sales bookings in this fiscal year. Already,
Who Was Karthik Sabesh? Tamil Actor Passes Away At 37, Days After Uncle And Composer Deva
Tamil actor Karthik Sabesh passed away at the age of 37 following health complications, with reports confirming his death in Chennai on October 20, 2026. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital after being unwell for some time. According
Heavy Rains Forecast in Several TN Districts
The weather department further said that heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Ramanathapuram districts and Puducherry and Karaikal area during the same period
'I'm half Indian, half South African': Jonty Rhodes says he 'loves' coming to India
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) South African legend Jonty Rhodes reiterated his love for India, calling himself half Indian and half South African. The former Proteas star, who has set near-unmatched benchmarks in fielding, has a well-known love for India. He has been visiting the nation for decades now and has been associated with several teams in the Indian Premier League. Rhodes' two children were also born in India, and his daughter is named 'India Jeanne Jonty Rhodes'. He has also been bonded with the Indian tradition and spirituality in the nation. The South African was in India for the inauguration of the Solar Experience Centre in Chennai, where he reiterated his love for the nation. I'm half Indian, half South African. I spend a lot of time in Chennai, down the coast of Mahabalipuram. And half a year, we actually spend in Goa as a family. So two children were born in Mumbai during IPL 2015-2017. And my wife and I love coming back to India, Rhodes told reporters. Rhodes was present at the inauguration of the new solar experience centre, which was launched by Evolve Energy Group. The group is a subsidiary of Evolve Green Energies, and Rhodes is the brand ambassador of the company. He also spoke about the importance of renewable energy in today's world while also stating that he wants to nurture the IPL players to become better fielders than he was. I've obviously been involved with different products and brands in India, but never with renewable energy. And it's great here to be associated and a brand ambassador and a partner with Evolve Energy, because we want to make a difference. And I think that's the important thing. You know, as a fielder, everyone said, oh, your legacy was running out, Inzamam-ul-Haq in 1992. But my legacy is trying to make the kids in the IPL better fielders than I ever was, he added. He also stressed the need for renewable energy to safeguard the future of the next generation. So it's not about me and what I used to do. And with the legacy of renewable energy, it's about what the future is for our children. And that is something we can all make a decision and actually take action on. Because, as I said, a lot of people talk about renewable energy, but not much action is taken. And it's great to see what Evolve is doing, especially with this newly opened (Solar Experience Centre), because I'm the same. I have one little solar panel in my house for hot water because I'm too scared. I don't understand it enough. But I've never been down to an experience centre where you got experts explaining the whole process and just saying, 'don't worry, we will look after you'. So I think from that perspective, it's so important to have the whole system backwardly integrated. And it excites me to be a part of that, he added.
PMK chief flags traffic, flood risks over proposed TN secretariat at Pallavan Illam
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its reported proposal to build a new Secretariat at Pallavan Illam on Anna Salai, warning that the location could worsen traffic congestion and expose the administrative complex to flooding. Responding to media reports that the government was considering shifting the project from Pattinapakkam to Pallavan Illam, Anbumani said the choice of location required careful examination, given the scale of the proposed development and its implications for Chennais future. In a statement, the former Union minister pointed out that the Pallavan Illam site covered only 13.22 acres, considerably less than the 26.26 acres previously considered at Pattinapakkam and the 39.54 acres available at the Omandurar government estate. He questioned whether such a limited parcel could accommodate a Secretariat with a proposed built-up area of 20 lakh square feet while meeting the demands of a major administrative headquarters. Anbumani warned that placing a complex of this magnitude on Anna Salai could add substantially to traffic pressure. The movement of government employees, elected representatives and visitors would have to be considered while assessing the suitability of the location, he said. He also raised environmental concerns over construction along the banks of the Cooum River, arguing that the proposal carried serious flood risks that should be examined before any decision was taken. According to Anbumani, the sites physical constraints would create additional difficulties. With major roads, the river and religious structures surrounding the property, there would be little flexibility to accommodate changing administrative requirements. Any future expansion would be impossible, he claimed, making the location unsuitable for an institution expected to serve the state over the long term. However, Anbumani supported the need for a new Secretariat to meet Tamil Nadus administrative requirements. He urged the government to approach the project as an opportunity for comprehensive planning, with a location capable of accommodating growth over several generations. Instead of concentrating another major government complex within Chennai, he proposed developing an integrated administrative city across 500 to 1,000 acres on the outskirts. Such a project, he argued, should be planned with a vision extending to the next century, providing adequate space for administrative growth and sustainable development. He called on the government to prioritise long-term needs, environmental considerations and accessibility before finalising the new Secretariats location.
Amid the sudden downpour in Chennai on 17 October 2026, two young men from North India stepped in to prevent two-wheeler riders from falling into a dangerous pothole near the Kasi Theatre traffic signal. Having taken shelter by the roadside to escape the rain, the youngsters borrowed an umbrella from an elderly man, broke off [] The post Chennai Rains: Two North Indian Youths Risk Their Lives To Warn Motorists Of Pothole; A Lesson For Those Who Mock Migrants appeared first on The Commune .
Palaniswami questions CM Vijays silence over TVK man's 'link' to Rs 400 crore drug seizure
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday demanded an explanation from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the alleged involvement of a TVK functionary in a major narcotics seizure in Nagapattinam district, questioning the ruling partys commitment to combating drugs. In a statement, Palaniswami cited the reported seizure of 137 kg of processed methamphetamine crystals, estimated to be worth around Rs 400 crore, from Boobalan, whom he identified as a TVK functionary from the district. Referring to a Union Finance Ministry press release concerning the operation, the opposition leader described the haul as one of the largest narcotics seizures reported along Tamil Nadus coastal belt in recent years. Palaniswami questioned why the Chief Minister had remained silent despite the allegations involving a person associated with his party. He demanded that CM Vijay explain his position on the seizure and the alleged political connection. The AIADMK leader also drew a comparison with the case involving former DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq, who was arrested by Central agencies during the previous governments tenure in connection with an alleged international drug trafficking network. That case involved pseudoephedrine, a chemical used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Palaniswami invoked it to question the conduct of successive ruling parties when allegations of narcotics trafficking surfaced against individuals linked to them. Turning to the present seizure, he expressed concern over the reported recovery of processed methamphetamine crystals and questioned the credibility of the state governments anti-drug awareness initiatives. He specifically referred to an anti-drug marathon organised by CM Vijay, asking how the government could promote such campaigns while a ruling party functionary was allegedly connected to a narcotics haul of this scale. Palaniswamis criticism centred on what he portrayed as a gap between the governments public messaging against drug abuse and its response to allegations involving its own party members. He sought a response from the Chief Minister on both the reported seizure and Boobalans alleged association with TVK. The statement placed the Nagapattinam operation at the centre of the oppositions attack on the governments anti-narcotics campaign, with Palaniswami pressing CM Vijay to address the allegations publicly. The material cited in the statement did not include a response from CM Vijay or TVK. The allegations against Boobalan, including his reported party affiliation, remain attributed to Palaniswamis account of the seizure.
European bee-eater at Broken Bridge
This marks the first recorded sighting of a European Bee-eater in Chennai
Youth arrested for theft at Army officers house in Chennais Fort St. George
DMK councillor booked over derogatory remarks against CM Vijay
A DMK woman councillor has been booked by the Greater Chennai City Police for allegedly making derogatory and defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at a party event in Chennai on October 7. The remarks, made in the presence of senior DMK leaders including MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and Chennai Mayor R. [] The post You D*g, Youre A Dead Body: DMK Councillor Booked For Derogatory Remarks Against CM Vijay; Mayor Priya Rajan Seen Laughing In Presence Of Senior DMK Leaders appeared first on The Commune .
Tamil Actor Karthik Sabesh Passes Away at 37 in Chennai
Karthik Sabesh, a noted Tamil actor and nephew of music director Deva, has died at 37 in Chennai after a prolonged illness. Tamil Actor Karthik Sabesh Passes Away at 37 in Chennai
Cardiologists from across the globe discuss angioplasty complications at meet in Chennai
Legal Action Taken Against DMK Leaders for Insulting Comments on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Two DMK leaders face legal action for derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadus Chief Minister during a public meeting in Chennai. Legal Action Taken Against DMK Leaders for Insulting Comments on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
DMK councillor, meeting organiser booked over slur against TN CM Vijay
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) Police have registered a case against two DMK leaders, councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and Muralidharan, the party's meeting organiser, following a complaint that she made derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at a public meeting in Chennai. The case was registered at the B-2 Esplanade police station against Sudha and Muralidharan, who organised the October 7 meeting, after TVK functionary Udhayakumar lodged a complaint over the speech. The controversy centres on remarks in which Sudha allegedly referred to Vijay repeatedly as a dog while criticising his government. Video clips of the speech have circulated widely on social media, drawing protests from TVK members and intensifying exchanges between the ruling party and the opposition DMK. In his complaint, Udhayakumar alleged that the councillor had used objectionable and defamatory language against the Chief Minister. He also sought action against Muralidharan in connection with the organisation of the programme. Police subsequently registered a case against both. Details of the legal provisions invoked and further investigative steps were not immediately available. TVK members have also criticised senior DMK leaders who attended the meeting, alleging that they failed to intervene when Sudha made the remarks. According to the party, Chennai Mayor Priya, MP Kanimozhi and former Minister P.K. Sekarbabu were present on the dais. The ruling party alleged that their failure to object to the language amounted to allowing the attack to continue. That allegation forms part of TVKs criticism of the meeting and has not been independently established. The remarks were made during a speech accusing the Vijay government of failing to fulfil its promises. Sudha also alleged that the administration was continuing the subsidy and welfare programmes introduced during the previous government headed by M.K. Stalin. However, her language against the Chief Minister became the principal focus of the controversy, with TVK supporters sharing extracts from the speech and demanding police action. The registration of the case follows those protests and the formal complaint submitted at the Esplanade station. The complaint concerns both the alleged remarks and the organisers role in arranging the event. While police have initiated proceedings against the two named individuals, the information available does not indicate whether either has been questioned or summoned. No response from Sudha or Muralidharan to the allegations was available in the material provided on the case.
Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu is likely to receive isolated very heavy rainfall until October 21, followed by heavy showers in isolated areas from October 22 to October 25, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of up to 60 kmph over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the period.
Statements, overtures & conduct of the 'regime-change gang' expose their own intent
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS With the onset of the month of October 2026, there was once again a campaign of street protests, unauthorised gatherings disrupting the normal routine of life and social media-based noise trying to hoodwink the opinion of the general masses seen in a few cities and towns of the country. Their main focus was on the capital of the country -New Delhi. Some other cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai were also affected marginally. The main issue this time was the so-called resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gaynesh Kumar, for his organisation's nationwide work on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls (SIR). The primary organisers this time were parties and forums like Congress, AAP and CJP. Having failed to achieve anything tangible in political terms after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the then Minister for HRD, in July 2026, all such elements made it sure that more and more chaos, confusion and an environment of political abuse and hatred against the people in power at the Centre and the institutions established by the Constitution and law are made as the new rules of the game. They do so to create a perpetual atmosphere of violence, law and order and anarchy throughout the length and breadth of the country, irrespective of its negative impact on the economic growth, peace, progress and the status of the country among the comity of nations. And they do it brazenly in the name of 'saving the constitution'. Earlier in the month of June and July this year, their main agenda was the paper-leak, NEET examination reforms and the resignation of the HRD Minister. The way the organisers, and mainly the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was provided 'accommodation' by the government in regard to the holding of their protest and other allied activities surely gave the organisers a claim of victory. The 20th July unauthorised rally at and outside the Jantar-Mantar, followed by violence and arson in Delhi, brought several facts to light and gave a real and befitting introduction of the organisers -CJP to the public at large. Their real faces were unmasked consequent upon the unfortunate events of 20th July, which in a way dashed their moral standing in the eyes of the countrymen. The CJP, after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, began a campaign of 'school reforms' and started making their trips to various government schools without any proper permission from the authorities. However, they chose to keep their campaign limited to the BJP-NDA-ruled states and didn't venture to go beyond that. Opposition-ruled states were exempted from such atrocious campaigns, which angered the people concerned. Thus, they received a lukewarm response to their campaign, and at several places, the people started to oppose their entry into their villages and surroundings. They received tough opposition even in public parks and grounds in sub-urban areas at several places. It was in the month of September, 2026 that the CJP announced to go for one more protest demonstration on 10 October, 2026 at Jantar-Mantar, New Delhi to press for the resignation of the CEC, Gyanesh Kumar. Now, they converted their movement into a full-fledged politically oriented agitation. Armed and alarmed both by their announcement, the Congress party, which believed that the resignation of the CEC was their exclusive agenda supported by a few other parties, counter-announced their own plan to organise their protests on the same issue. The Congress held its nationwide protests, with a focus in Delhi, to march towards the CEC's office on 25th September 2026 to exert pressure for the resignation of the CEC on their invented flimsy grounds. The Congress agitators faced police barricades at the BJP headquarters and the Nirvachan Sadan in Delhi. In order to build a false narrative on the issue, some other protests by opposition groups and individuals were also organised on 3 and 6 October, 2026, in which the police detained some demonstrators for protesting without permission at Jantar-Mantar. On 6 October, senior leaders of the opposition INDI alliance, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav, staged a march to the Election Commission office and were blocked by police barricades near the Election Commission headquarters. The leaders, without any permission, instead gate-crashed the adjacent Akashwani Bhavan premises and again staged a two-hour sit-in protest there. Several leaders were detained and released later. The government and the administration this time took extra and exclusive measures unlike July 20, 2026 and didn't grant any permission for any sort of assembly at Jantar-Mantar. All precautions were made to maintain public order. Authorities enforced a massive security lockdown in central Delhi to foil any rally planned by the CJP. The CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other senior organisers of CJP were detained immediately upon landing at the Delhi airport. The other passengers in the flight also rebuked the CJP leaders for their conduct. On the other hand, the police sealed off Jantar Mantar, closed 45 metro stations, cancelled incoming trains, and detained over 2,000 people to prevent any unauthorised assembly in the capital. Though there were some provocations that could escalate the situation and create violence, arson and law-and-order situations bigger than on 20 July, 2026, but the police administration remained alert and vigilant to foil all such designs. This time, only a few hundreds of people gathered on the roads surrounding Jantar-Mantar who were not allowed to enter the debarred venue. Criminals and history-sheeters were also not allowed to enter the crowd of protesters. Then people opposed to such protests and agitations also joined the crowd and raised slogans in favour of the police and the government headed by PM Narendra Modi. The regular media and the social media was also seen divided this time, putting before their respective viewpoints while covering the protests. In nutshell, the protests failed and couldn't achieve anything tangible to show. The top three detained CJP leaders were released by the magistrate only on the production of a peace-bond with the condition that they wouldnt do anything to disturb peace and tranquillity for one year, in addition to surety. In the meantime, the statements, overtures and conduct of the leaders and the prominent activists of all these protests further clarified the intent and the ultimate motives of the organisers of all these protests. While some leaders on the front said that they stand inspired by the Bangladesh events of regime change there and would be thankful to them for showing them the way, others attacked all constitutional institutions and authorities and also talked in terms of revolution, including a bloodbath. People in general ignored the appeals and repeated requests by the organisers from Congress, AAP and CJP to reach Delhi in lakhs to join their planned activities against the CEC and the government. On 12 October 2026, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of Congress, along with a few thousand of their activists, defied the prohibitory orders and marched towards the Supreme Court of India and tried to make the Apex Court a party to their political agitation. The Supreme Court of India last year upheld the decision of the EC to conduct SIR at the national level and also said they have the constitutional sanction to do their duties. On the issue of fresh requests from the opposition for an intervention, the CJI declined a direct meeting with the political delegation, and instead the court asked them to file their appeal with the Court for hearing. This brazen attempt to involve the Apex Court in such a political event was done for the first time in such a manner. The government on the recommendations of the committee set up earlier to the effect cancelled Jantar-Mantar for any future protests and notified three other venues for any sort of protests including the Ramlila Maidan. It was welcomed by most people as it wouldn't cause inconvenience to the general public in future. On 16 October, 2026, the CJP attempted another march at Connaught Place, New Delhi. The government took the attempt very seriously in view of the importance of Connaught Place being the centre of activity, particularly during the festive season. Security personnel locked down Central Park and enforced Section 163 of the BNSS. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora were taken into preventive custody prior to the event, leading to scattered flop protests and standoffs between the activists and counter-protesters who opposed any such programme in the vicinity. Dipke once again submitted another bond before the magistrate to desist from any activity for one year causing damage to peace and public order. His two other colleagues were put in the police remand for five days for breaking prohibitory orders at Jantar-Mantar by the Special Executive Magistrate. The Congress as a follow-up has asked for permission for a protest rally at Ramlila Maidan from October 25 to November 3, 2026 which the administration in Delhi has granted to them. Some other Andolan-Jeevis have also announced their march scheduled for October 23, 2026. A Sanyukt Kisan Morcha organised Delhi Chalo march is also on cards the same day. For the last 10 years, all these parties, forums and individuals who have been losing the elections consistently and continuously are having only one target in mind. That is to topple a duly elected government at the centre headed by Modi. Their frustration has led them to a situation to speak lies about the SIR conducted by the EC and have further lost their space in the minds of the people. Fake earlier narratives like 'Chowkidar chor hai', 'vote-chori', 'EVM frauds', 'vote chor-gaddi chod' etc have already drawn flak and public has not been convinced with these slogans at all excepting the usual activists of the respective parties. Rahul Gandhi's campaigns, slogans, marches, unauthorised gate-crashings and other such irresponsible behavior in public have also been a cause of bringing further disrepute to the opposition and particularly the Congress. Entry and involvement of foreign elements and funds in such protests and demonstrations against the PM, HM, CEC and the government are an open secret. Rahul Gandhi's pronouncements on different podiums that the real targets are the PM and the HM, and CEC is only a beginning are also stunning. Those who are advocating their cause have also been advocating regime change on the pattern of situations in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal and other places where democratically elected governments were thrown through anarchy, violent unrest and foreign intervention. The government and the administration in India seem to have learnt lessons about these anarchists who are hell-bent on trampling the peace and progress of the country. What they are unable to achieve through a democratic process and constitutional means, they want to do it with unfair and unconstitutional ways on the streets and don't feel shy about the way their intent and conduct are causing damage to the country. People have seen through their motives and have also generally kept themselves aloof from such activities and useless agitations. It is time for the Congress, AAP and the INDI-alliance, and also the CJP, to introspect and have a deep evaluation of their flop shows throughout, along with the growing public anger against them. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be reached at: ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
Ferrari accelerates India expansion, opens doors to EU trade pact benefits
Ferrari is expanding its presence in India by opening dealerships in Chennai and Ahmedabad. The company aims to take advantage of the proposed EU-India trade agreement, which could lower import duties on luxury vehicles. Ferraris CEO emphasized the importance of developing relationships with Indian customers and enthusiasts. The automaker has also unveiled an electric vehicle at its first exhibition in India.
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'Veezha Veera' from Dhanush, Mammootty's 'Om' released
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 19 (IANS) The makers of director Rajkumar Periasamy's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Om', featuring Tamil star Dhanush and Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead, on Monday released the single 'Veezha Veera' from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Wunderbar Films, the production house which is producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link to the just released single. It wrote, You hear it. You feel it. The power of #OM, the new anthem for @dhanushkraja. Veezha Veera, second single from #OM out now. The peppy, foot-tapping single, which has lyrics by Arun Srinivasan, has been set to tune by Sai Abhyankkar and rendered by Tippu and Sai Abhyankkar. The will now hit screens on November 20 this year, its makers announced on Friday. It may be recalled that the makers had originally planned to release the film on October 16. However, actor Dhanush, in a statement, had announced the film's postponement. He had said that they had chosen to postpone the release of their film out of respect for Superstar Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 hit screens on October 15. Dhanush had also made it clear that their film would not be releasing for Deepavali as Suriya's film had already been announced for the same date. The actor and producer later announced November 20 as the date of release for their film. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as this is the first time that Dhanush and Mammootty are collaborating on a project. Director Rajkumar Periasamy had disclosed earlier that Mammootty plays a character called Karthikeyan the film. Participating in the title teaser launch event of the film which was held in June this year, Rajkumar Periasamy had disclosed that Malayalam superstar Mammootty played a character called Karthikeyan in the film and that 60 to 65 per cent of filming had then been completed. For the unaware, the unit of the film had recently shot in Malaysia. Mammootty had also jointly celebrated his recent National Award win with three other National Award winners -- Dhanush, director Rajkumar Periasamy and editor Kalaivanan -- on the sets of the film. Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah too is a part of this film. The film's title has a tagline called Chapter 1 indicating that there could be a sequel. A title teaser that the makers had released some time back had showed that the story revolves around those cutting red sanders for a living. Dhanush himself plays a woodcutter in the film. The teaser showed police personnel rounding up woodcutters chopping red sanders illegally. As they hold the workers hostage at gunpoint, Dhanush was seen coming to their rescue. Wunderbar Films Head Sreyas, while speaking at the title teaser launch event, had disclosed that this would be one of the biggest budget films in Dhanush's career. He had also said that this film would bring back the mass vintage Dhanush that fans had longed to see. The film, which features Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the heroines, has music by Sai Abhyankkar. Cinematography for the film is by Ezhil Arasu. Editing for the film is by Kalaivanan R and costumes are by Kavya Sriram.
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Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Maersk to undertake first drydocking in India
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TN Minister Keerthana condemns DMK woman functionarys abusive remarks against CM Vijay
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana has strongly condemned alleged abusive remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay by a DMK womens wing functionary, questioning MP Kanimozhi and Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan for failing to intervene during the speech at a Chennai public meeting. In a sharply worded social media statement, Keerthana accused the opposition party of tolerating personal attacks against a democratically elected Chief Minister. She asked Kanimozhi and Priya, who were seated on the dais, whether they would publicly condemn the remarks or remain silent. The controversy erupted after video clips of the speech circulated widely on social media, drawing protests from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam supporters. The woman allegedly used derogatory language against Vijay while accusing his government of failing to fulfil its election promises. According to reports, she repeatedly called the Chief Minister a dog and alleged that the TVK administration was merely continuing subsidy schemes introduced by the previous government headed by M.K. Stalin. TVK workers demanded police action against the speaker and others present on the platform. They questioned whether allowing such remarks was consistent with the progressive political values advocated by the DMK. Keerthana alleged that Priya laughed during the speech while Kanimozhi remained seated without registering even a token objection. Some reports, however, described Kanimozhi as appearing uncomfortable during the remarks. The minister said frustration over electoral defeat could not justify insulting an elected Chief Minister or appearing to enjoy such attacks from a public platform. She argued that political leaders had a responsibility to maintain standards of public discourse, irrespective of their differences. Keerthana also linked the controversy to earlier remarks allegedly made by DMK leaders against women, claiming that voters had already expressed their disapproval through the partys recent bypoll defeats. She said womens participation in politics carried a responsibility to uphold dignity and accountability in public life. Merely occupying a political platform, she argued, was insufficient without maintaining those standards. Urging Kanimozhi and Priya to condemn the speech, Keerthana warned that voters were closely watching the conduct of DMK leaders and would respond in future elections.
TN Overhauls Power Infra Ahead of Monsoon; Defers Smart Meter Tenders Over Data Security
To address acute manpower shortages in field operations across Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram, approval was granted to induct 5,000 personnel
DMK questions Tamil Nadu govt over 137-kg meth seizure; MDMK's Vaiko accuses CEC of voter deletions
DMK Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary I Paranthamen on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's response to the seizure of 137 kg of methamphetamine in a case involving the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Paranthamen said the state government and police had not issued a statement on the drug seizure case, questioning their response to the matter.
NATCO Pharma subsidiary launches Carboplatin in US market to address shortages
Indian pharmaceutical company NATCO Pharma annouced the launch of Carboplatin Injection, a generic version of Paraplatin in the US market by its American subsidiary. The subsidiary would collaborate in manufacturing with Chennai-based Tero Labs Pvt Ltd. The launch is aimed at meeting the shortage of the drug. Carboplatin is directed towards the treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma, including first-line combination therapy and palliative treatment of recurrent disease after prior chemotherapy.
TN govt weighs Pallavan House campus for new secretarial amid fisherfolk protest
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is considering the 13.22-acre Pallavan House campus as an alternative location for its proposed Secretariat and Assembly complex following sustained opposition from fishing communities to the Foreshore Estate site. Government sources said the campus, which houses the headquarters of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) and two MTC depots, was among the locations being examined. No final decision has been taken, and an announcement is expected within a week. Officials said the government-owned property offers advantages, including avoiding land acquisition and residential displacement. Its accessibility through bus services, suburban trains and Metro Rail could also benefit Secretariat employees and members of the public visiting government offices. The location is close to the Omandurar Government Estate, where an earlier DMK government constructed a Secretariat and Assembly complex that was subsequently converted into a hospital. If Pallavan House is selected, the transport corporations headquarters and existing depot facilities would require relocation. Officials said the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus at Koyambedu could be considered for the headquarters, allowing transport administrators to oversee bus operations from the same premises. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had announced in the Assembly that the government would construct a new Secretariat and Assembly complex at Foreshore Estate for Rs 1,200 crore, with a built-up area of 20 lakh square feet. The announcement triggered protests by fishing communities concerned about the proposed location. Opposition parties and Left parties, including the CPI and CPI(M), subsequently backed their resistance, increasing pressure on the TVK-led government to reconsider the site. Tamil Nadus attempts to establish a new administrative headquarters have repeatedly encountered political and public opposition. In 2003, then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa proposed constructing a Secretariat on the Queen Marys College campus. Student protests, alongside political and legal opposition, forced the government to abandon the proposal. An alternative site at Kotturpuram was explored in 2004, but did not materialise. The DMK government, headed by M. Karunanidhi, later built the Omandurar Secretariat and Assembly complex on Anna Salai. Inaugurated in March 2010, it served as the administrative headquarters only briefly. After returning to power, Jayalalithaa shifted the Secretariat and Assembly back to Fort St. George. The Omandurar complex, constructed at a cost exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, was subsequently converted into a government hospital, ending its brief administrative role.
Presidium School, Nehru World School win Delhi leg of ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 tournament
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Presidium School Team A from Gurgaon and Nehru World School Team A from Ghaziabad emerged as the girls and boys champions, respectively, at the Delhi leg of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 Tournament, which concluded at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The under-16 school basketball competition saw teams from across the region compete for honours and places in the national finals, scheduled for December 2026. The tournament is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at developing young basketball talent through competitive opportunities. In the boys category, Nehru World School Team A secured the title with Ansh Tomer, Jatin Sharma, Darshil Singh and Vansh Sharma forming the winning lineup. Meerut Public School Team A from Delhi finished runners-up, while The Maan School Team A, also from Delhi, claimed third place. Presidium School Team A dominated the girls competition to take the championship, with Anaya Dhankhar, Ava Dahiya, Ayana Gupta and Aahana Bisht comprising the victorious team. Shiv Nadar School Team A from Noida finished second, while Meerut Public School Team A secured third place. Anaya Dhankhar and Darshil Singh were recognised with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards for their performances during the Delhi leg. The tournament also selected All-Star teams in both divisions, providing additional opportunities for young players to progress. The top two teams in each category, along with one All-Star team from each division, will advance to the national finals in December. The 2026 edition marks a shift to an under-16 age classification, with the programme operating under the theme Where Stars Are Born. The tournament is being conducted by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in association with ACG and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). The national competition is scheduled to visit 10 Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Indore, Kochi, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Prayagraj and Ludhiana. The ACG Jr. NBA programme focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and promoting the sports core values among young people. Last year, the initiative engaged more than 8,000 players across 2,000 boys and girls teams representing 900 schools, with over 2,700 games played across 10 cities. The programme forms part of the NBAs broader youth development efforts in India, which also include NBA Basketball School, a network of training programmes for boys and girls aged six to 18 across 13 cities, operated by India On Track.
Orange Alert Issued for Chennai and Three Districts Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
Chennai and nearby districts face heavy rain as an orange alert is issued, with expectations of severe weather conditions across Tamil Nadu. Orange Alert Issued for Chennai and Three Districts Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
Anbumani Ramadoss undergoes elective knee procedure
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TN BJP chief alleges religious discrimination in two schools, demands action
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has demanded criminal action against the heads of two schools in Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts, alleging that students were subjected to religious discrimination for observing Hindu customs. In a post on X, Nagenthran referred to incidents in Athur in Thoothukudi district and Thakkalai in Kanyakumari district, accusing the government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of failing to protect students religious identities and freedom of worship. According to his post, the headmaster of a school in Athur allegedly ordered the removal of religious garlands worn by more than 30 students observing a fast for Dasara. He also alleged that the incident involved an assault. The post did not provide details about the alleged assault. In the second incident, Nagenthran claimed that a headmistress in Thakkalai had instructed a Class 10 girl to conceal the bangles she was wearing. He described both episodes as disturbing examples of interference with students religious and cultural practices. The BJP leader argued that actions of this nature could hurt children during their formative years and undermine their sense of identity. He characterised the alleged incidents as violations of human rights and called for immediate accountability from the school authorities. Nagenthran further alleged that instances of religious suppression had increased since the Vijay government assumed office. He accused ministers of displaying religious partiality and claimed that such conduct had encouraged school administrations to act similarly. His post did not offer evidence to substantiate the allegation of an increase in such incidents. Educational institutions should promote equality and religious harmony, he said, adding that schools must respect students identities and their right to worship. He urged the government to ensure that institutions did not become places where children belonging to a particular religion felt their beliefs were being targeted. Calling for criminal proceedings against the school heads involved in the Athur and Thakkalai incidents, Nagenthran demanded that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government and its ministers end what he described as a one-sided religious approach.
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CM Vijay Reviews Preparedness to Tackle Heavy Rain
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said the water had been cleared from all 35 locations using motor pumps deployed as part of its precautionary measures
Chennai rain: Chennai received 10.5 cm of rain in 24 hours, with Parrys recording 36.3 cm as flooding affected parts of north Chennai and Velachery. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal until October 21, with rain likely to continue through October 24.
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South Indian Music composer Deva Passes Away at 75
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: South Indian Music composer Deva Passes Away at 75 Legendary South Indian music composer Deva has passed away at 75 after a heart attack in Chennai, with tributes pouring in from celebrities. The post South Indian Music composer Deva Passes Away at 75 appeared first on DESIblitz .
Chennai Weather Update: Red Alert Lifted, Heavy Rain Still Possible
Chennais red alert for heavy rain has been lifted, but residents are warned of potential downpours in certain areas. Chennai Weather Update: Red Alert Lifted, Heavy Rain Still Possible
Chennai on High Alert as Heavy Rain Forecasted, School Closures to be Decided Soon
Chennai faces heavy rain and flooding, prompting officials to consider school closures based on weather updates. Chennai on High Alert as Heavy Rain Forecasted, School Closures to be Decided Soon
Haier India to invest 7,000 crore in new facility in Andhra
Haier India plans a 7,000 crore investment in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in the country. The facility, expected to create 21,000 jobs by 2032, will focus on producing various home appliances and is strategically located in the rapidly growing Tirupati-Chennai-Nellore electronics corridor.
Self-taught artist recreates the magnificence of Tamil Nadus temples in miniature
Self-taught micro artist Kaviyarasan draws inspiration from Tamil Nadus temple architecture to create intricate works on tiny surfaces and hopes to take his art to international competitions
Gem Granites Manager Arrested, 7th Child Sexual Abuse Case Filed Against R Veeramani
The case first came to light when the Anti-Vice Squad of the Greater Chennai Police received video evidence on a pen drive. Following this, Veeramani and his alleged accomplices, Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan, were arrested on August 29.
Release recommendations of Thiruppugazh Committee, Anbumani urges T.N. government
He says several parts of Chennai received rainfall of an intensity comparable to a cloudburst, and if such incidents are to become frequent, it will necessitate the urgent implementation of flood mitigation measures
Anbumani Urges Government To Improve Chennais Stormwater Drainage
He said there is also a risk of the situation worsening this year due to the impact of El Nio. Climate change, which is threatening the world, could cause impacts beyond anyone's imagination.
Rains Disrupt More Than 20 Flights In Chennai
As the rain eased, flights that had been holding in the air began landing in Chennai one after another.
TN to study effects of mosquito repellent creams in Tenkasi
North Chennai Inundation Due To Heavy Rains In Short Time: Minister Rajmohan
During the rains, water indentation takes place at several places in Chennai and the government has taken precautionary measures.
NGT pulls up Karnataka officials, orders notices over pollution in Thenpennai river
Over 800 students graduate at Quaide Milleth College for Men convocation
Chennai Braces For Northeast Monsoon, Heavy Rain Predicted
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the contact numbers of zonal officials in Chennai for residents to report waterlogging complaints. As a precautionary measure, the state government has also established 220 relief camps and 110 community kitchens in Chennai.
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Consultant hired again for Uppur thermal plant
Music composer Deva laid to rest with state honours in native village
