NCB Arrests Three Drug Traffickers in Chennai, Seizes
NCB apprehends three individuals in Chennai, confiscating 50 kg of precursor chemicals valued at 1 crore, linked to methamphetamine production. NCB Arrests Three Drug Traffickers in Chennai, Seizes 1 Crore Worth of Precursor Chemicals
Shakir Mano-starrer Mouna Mozhigal's trailer released
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) The makers of director A C Soundar's upcoming romantic comedy entertainer 'Mouna Mozhigal', featuring actor Shakir Mano, the son of popular playback singer Mano in the lead, have now released the film's trailer. The film's trailer was launched at a grand event that was attended by a host of celebrities including singer Mano and well known political leader Thol Thirumavalavan. Produced under Sri Vaari Entertainment by producers S.P. Balachandran and P. Sriman, the film has been directed by A C Sounder. The movie stars Shakir Mano as the hero and Archana as the heroine. The trailer released begins with a woman asking her son (played by Shakir), where he is off to at six in the morning. Shakir replies that he is heading to an interview. The mother is puzzled and wonders who conducts an interview at six am. The trailer then shows the hero and his friend (played by actor Arjun) fooling around. Both Shakir and Arjun's characters are in love. However, Shakir's parents aren't happy about their son not paying heed to their advice, blaming it on the generation gap that prevails. The trailer also shows Archana's character and Shakir having a dispute over the latter approaching Archana to act in an ad film for a soap. However, Shakir's character eventually falls in love with Archana's character. What happens then is what the film is all about. Apart from the lead pair, the film also features popular actors Sriman, Divya, Thalaivasal Vijay, Meera Krishnan, Arjun, Ilavarasu, and Anjali Devi in pivotal roles. On the technical front, the film has music by Nala Ilanthiraiyan and cinematography by M G Rai. Editing for the film has been handled by Sethu Ramana while art direction has been done by Don Bala. Om Prakash has choreographed the stunts in this film. Sources close to the unit say that the film will be centered around love and will have a generous dose of comedy. Mouna Mozhigal has been made as an entertaining commercial film that will appeal to the youth. It can be enjoyed by all kinds of audiences, a source said. The film is set to hit screens worldwide on November 27 this year.
Maharashtra Selection Is One Dream; Many More Still Left, Says ISPL Sensation Vivek Shelar
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Having been called into Maharashtra's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, fast-bowler Vivek Shelar calls the state selection a major stepping stone towards achieving his cricketing dreams. The Bhiwandi native, Shelar, starred in Season 3 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) with nine wickets, including two hat-tricks that made heads turn. Although his team, Tiigers of Kolkata, fell short on the final hurdle to Chennai Singams, Shelar's achievements helped the 26-year-old earn a call into Maharashtra's squad for the SMAT, which gets underway on Saturday. Speaking to IANS, Shelar said the state selection is the completion of one dream, and he is hungry for more. As a sportsman, it is a very big achievement for me, Shelar told IANS. Because playing for a state is everyone's dream. So now my dream is being fulfilled. I mean, there are still a lot of dreams left. So I am feeling good, he added. He clocked a 145.2kph delivery in the ISPL, which brought him into the limelight. He opened up on how the league played a role in bringing him into the spotlight. ISPL was very important. Because of ISPL, I came into focus. When I bowled the fastest ball in ISPL, I came into the limelight. So ISPL was very important for me, he said. The ISPL is a tennis ball tournament, while Indian domestic cricket and international cricket are a different ball game altogether, with a proper season ball being used. Shelar stated that the major difference he saw in the transition from the tennis ball to the red ball was mostly mental, before detailing how he started preparing for both balls. Both have different preparations, but the mentality matters. Both games are different, but mentality is what matters. So I practise with both tennis and leather ball. So I have that mentality now. So it's a little easier for me. I had a problem in the beginning (with leather ball) when I started in 2020-21 with the leather ball. I had a problem in the first year, but now it has become a habit. So I don't have any problems now. His cricketing journey began in 2016 with the ISPL from his village before he earned a selection for Tiigers of Kolkata in the ISPL, which he believed changed things for him. I started playing cricket in 2016. I started from the village itself, with the tennis ball. I used to play well with the tennis ball. When I played for the first time in the ISPL last season, I was in Tiigers of Kolkata. So everything changed there. I got everything there. I bowled well. In the first match, I bowled the fastest ball. From there, I started getting messages. Everyone was sending me messages, he added. Shelar also opened up about a challenging period when he was down with a hamstring injury right after the second match of the tournament. Shelar, who is supported by Aspect Sports, credited Aksha Kamboj, the Chairperson of Aspect Global and owner of Tiigers of Kolkata, for helping him during this time. Aksha ma'am supported me. When I got injured, I went to the hospital on the second day. (It was) From Surat to Mumbai. I recovered within eight days. Then I went back and took two hat-tricks in the ISPL after that injury. I credit her and Tiigers of Kolkata; because of them, I got to play the tournament again. I had some doubt (mentally after hamstring) while playing the first match after returning from injury. But for the team, you have to keep your thoughts aside. You have to keep the team first. It happened automatically, Shelar added. His immediate focus lies in performing for Maharashtra and then has an eye on an IPL contract. I will focus on this tournament first. After this, I have an IPL goal. Let's see what happens next, he added. Shelar also called India icon Rohit Sharma and South Africa great Dale Steyn his idols, before revealing what he likes most about the former Proteas speedster. Rohit Sharma and Dale Steyn are my idols. (I like Steyn's) Aggression, speed, swing and everything. He has everything, Shelar added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
CS Karnan, controversial former High Court judge, passes away in Chennai
During his stint as a judge of the Madras High Court, Karnan had accused the other judges of ill-treating him because he belonged to a Scheduled Caste
Cost of distance: UP's Gorakhpur brings childhood cancer care closer to home
Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Nov 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Gorakhpur constituency is emerging as a model for decentralised childhood cancer care with the state government, along with other stakeholders, strengthening regional treatment hubs, shared-care networks and financial protection. A recent Indian study has highlighted the children are forced to travel long distances to reach specialised treatment centres, suggesting better paediatric oncology services beyond metros. Published in the Journal of Cancer Policy in September 2026, the study 'Motorised travel time to access childhood cancer care in India: A multi-centre geospatial analysis', examined 22,328 children receiving treatment at three major cancer centres in Delhi and Chennai. It found a median estimated travel time of 161 minutes, with nearly three-quarters of children travelling more than an hour to reach treatment. At Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College in Gorakhpur, the development of a dedicated paediatric oncology service -- equipped for cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, medicines and patient-family support -- is demonstrating how government medical colleges can become stronger regional treatment hubs, a government official said. Doctor Kuldeep Singh, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, said that the centre has attended to more than 100 childhood cancer patients since 2023. The 30-bed paediatric oncology ward is also serving families from neighbouring districts, Bihar and Nepal. As India marks Children's Day on November 14, the findings of the travel-time study serve as a reminder that the location of treatment services can impact a child's journey through cancer, he added. The strengthening of services at BRD Medical College builds on Project Suddridh, a paediatric oncology capacity-building initiative launched in the Gorakhpur region in 2022, and the May 2023 Memorandum of Understanding between national society CanKids and the Uttar Pradesh government's National Health Mission. For children in North Purvanchal, it means that better care can be provided within the region rather than requiring repeated journeys to Delhi, Mumbai or other distant cities. Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated 14,700 new childhood cancer cases annually among children and adolescents aged 019, is a priority state for policy makers for demonstrating an integrated approach to childhood cancer control, an official said, pointing to a model organised around four proposed Childhood Cancer District Divisions (CCDDs). The approach seeks to strengthen designated government medical colleges and tertiary hospitals as regional treatment hubs, while connecting them to district hospitals, other healthcare facilities and community health services through a structured hub-and-spoke network. For families affected by childhood cancer, long-distance treatment involves much more than travel expenses. Accommodation, food, lost wages, disrupted schooling and separation from family support systems can place an enormous burden on households. In 2016, Shaila and Pramod Giri travelled from Gorakhpur to AIIMS, Delhi, after their daughter Anshika was diagnosed with blood cancer. They made more than 20 trips and faced significant livelihood disruption. Anshika completed treatment. Today her parents work as a care coordinators in Gorakhpur, helping children with cancer and their families. In another case, Sanskriti and her family travelled from Siwan in Bihar to AIIMS, Delhi, for their daughter's surgery. With patient support and care coordination, her subsequent chemotherapy could be provided at BRD Medical College, allowing her father to return to work while treatment continued closer to home. Such examples demonstrate the importance of coordinated referrals and shared-care arrangements between specialist institutions and regional hospitals. Poonam Bagai, ICMR Central Ethics Committee on Human Research Member, Cankids founder and Childhood Cancer International's WHO South East Asia Region Representative, said, Uttar Pradesh is our demonstration model for how this can be achieved through sustained partnership with government and all concerned stakeholders. BRD Medical College in North Purvanchal shows what is possible, and we want to build on this experience across the state. The approach is not limited to Uttar Pradesh as we are working with other state governments as well, she added. Bagai emphasised that improving geographic access alone is insufficient. Bringing treatment closer to home must go hand in hand with financial protection, she said. India's 2030 goals are 100 per cent access to care, 100 per cent financial protection and at least 60 per cent survival, aligned with the UNGA80 call, the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer and Universal Health Coverage. The Uttar Pradesh demonstration model also envisages improved mapping of treatment facilities, patient registration, referral tracking, financial protection monitoring and outcome measurement to guide further expansion, she said.
Tri-services panel discusses defence maintenance, sustenance issues for synergy
Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Nov 13 (IANS) Looking to strengthen inter-service synergy, a tri-services Principal Maintenance Officers Committee (PMOC) on Friday took key decisions on enhancing tri-services maintenance and sustenance issues, an official said. The meeting was held at the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM), a premier training and educational institute of the Indian Army located in the Civil Lines area, Jabalpur, the official said. In a message on X, the Integrated Defence Staff, Headquarters, wrote: Presided over by Air Mshl KAA Sanjeeb, Air Officer-in-Charge, Maintenance, the meeting was attended by senior officers of all three services and HQ IDS. Key decisions on enhancing #TriServices maintenance and sustenance issues were taken, thereby fostering greater synergy amongst the three Services. PMOC has been taking steady and firm steps towards #Integration and #JointCapability enhancement concurrently with efforts towards #Atmanirbharta, wrote the HQ IDS. The meeting strengthened inter-service synergy through the exchange of best practices, deliberations on maintenance, logistics and sustainment, further enhancing joint operational effectiveness across the three Services, it wrote. In another development earlier, with the purpose of harnessing innovation and advancing indigenous defence capabilities, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, met innovators and defence industry players in Chennai. In a message on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army) wrote, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, #VCOAS, visited Chennai and interacted with leading indigenous innovators, academia and defence industry in the field of aerospace, unmanned systems and emerging defence technologies. The visit showcased advancements in space technologies, autonomous systems, drones and next-generation logistics solutions, highlighting their potential to enhance battlefield effectiveness, it wrote. Emphasising #Atmanirbharta, the #VCOAS underscored the importance of indigenous innovation, technology absorption and industryacademia collaboration in building a technologically advanced, self-reliant and future-ready #IndianArmy, said the ADG PI.
Ex-Dalit judge Karnan, who called out court caste bias, dies at 71
Chennai: Former Madras and Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan passed away in Chennai on Friday morning, November 13, at the age of 71. He had recently been admitted to the hospital due to health issues and died after his body stopped responding to medical treatment. As a Dalit judge in a court system Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Najmul Hoda takes charge as Tambaram Police Commissioner
He has had several stints in Chennai city, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Washermenpet, from 2012 to 2015, and Joint Commissioner of Police (West) from 2015 to 2016, among others
Najmul Hoda takes charge as Tambaram Police Commissioner
He has had several stints in Chennai city, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Washermenpet, from 2012 to 2015, and Joint Commissioner of Police (West) from 2015 to 2016, among others
DRI busts smuggling syndicate, seizes 13,000 kg of red sanders worth 7.72 crore at Chennai Port
Three key members of the syndicate were arrested
Tissue paper with Boom 1.50pm message sparks mid-air bomb scare on Chennai-bound IndiGo flight
Anirudh, Kavya Maran Choose A Self-Respect Marriage
The families will host a grand wedding reception in Chennai on November 21
Joju George's 'Paripadi' makers reveal Renjith EVM's character in film
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) The makers of popular Malayalam actor and director Joju George's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Paripadi' on Friday revealed the character that actor Renjith EVM plays in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Using the official social media handles of the film, the makers wrote, Revealing 100 Characters Of PARIPADI. Character No-8. Renjith EVM as DYSP Sunil Kumar #PARIPADI. Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. In Theatres From December 2026 !!! The makers have already revealed among other things the characters that Shaneem, Aishwarya Chandran and Ajayan Adat play in the film. While Shaneem plays an IPS officer called Neel Madhu, Aishwarya Chandran plays a character called Gayathri and actor Ajayan Adat plays a character called Suku in the film. Interestingly, Ajayan Adat is also handling the film's sound design. It was in April this year that the makers had officially announced the title of the film as Paripadi. Joju George, who had shared the title poster of the film on his social media handles, had then said, My Next (folded hands image) #paripadi. Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. @paripadimovie @jojugeorgeactorofficial #rajeevravi @venukunnappilly @kavyafilmcompany @itsyuvan @anbariv_action_director. THANK YOU Venuchettan , Rajeevettan, Yuvan Sir, Anbarivmaster and all my cast & crew. The film, which has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs, has music by Tamil music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, the younger son of Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Rajeev Ravi. Produced by Venu Kunnappilly on behalf of Kavya Film Company, 'Paripadi' has editing by Manu Antony and stunt choreography by National Award winning stunt choreographer duo Anbariv. Production design is being handled by Sabu Mohan. Make up for the film is by N G Roshan while costumes have been designed by Melwy J. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as 'Pani', Joju George's first film as a director, had gone on to emerge a huge superhit. It received critical acclaim not just in Kerala but also in Tamil Nadu.
Among the beneficiaries are students from rural government higher secondary schools who received scholarships under the Scholarship for Potential Undergraduate Rural Students (SPURS) programme.
SIT Names Ex-Chennai Police Commissioner, 6 Others in Veeramani POCSO Case
The police officers, including former Anti-Vice Squad Assistant Commissioner M A Yasmin, have been named in the first FIR filed by the Special Investigation Team
Does Not Look Like A T20 Cricketer: Ex-India Batter's Bold Take On Rs 1.5 Crore CSK Star
The ex-India batter added that Chennai Super Kings should release the Rs 1.5 crore star ahead of IPL 2027 auction.
Former Madras High Court and Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan passed away in Chennai on Friday morning. He was 71. Justice Karnan had been residing in Chennai and was undergoing treatment at a hospital following health complications. He reportedly died after his condition failed to respond to medical intervention. Born in 1955 in [] The post Former Madras High Court judge Justice CS Karnan dies at 71; was first sitting HC judge to be jailed for contempt appeared first on India Legal .
Watch: CM Vijay celebrates Childrens Day with cake and cheer
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay joined the Childrens Day celebrations at a government middle school in Chennai. He interacted with students as they showcased their oratory skills and distributed cakes along with other ministers. The Chief Minister also fed cake to the children, marking the occasion with the students.
Todays Gold Rate, November 13: Check Gold Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on November 13
C.S. Karnan, controversial former High Court judge, passes away in Chennai
He was sentenced to six months of imprisonment during his stint as a judge of Calcutta High Court in 2017 after he passed an order sentencing the then CJI and seven other Supreme Court judges to five years of imprisonment
Illegal SIM Box Racket Involved in Cybercrimes Busted in Chennai
Cyber Crime Wing Headquarters has cautioned the public not to blindly trust the identity of callers even if the displayed telephone number appears genuine
SIT names ex-Chennai police commissioner A Arun, 6 others in Veeramani POCSO case
SIT Names Former Chennai Police Chief In POCSO Case
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named former Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun and six other police personnel as accused in a POCSO case involving Gem Granites founder R Veeramani. The officers are accused of failing to properly investigate the initial complaint. Simultaneously, the SIT filed its first charge sheet against Veeramani and two drivers for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl.
Tamil Nadu Speaker JCD Prabakaran distributes cakes to children on Children
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran distributed cakes to schoolchildren at Chennai Middle School in Nungambakkam on Friday as part of Children
Tamil cinema's first meta film titled 'Jail Mates'; title teaser out!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) Tamil cinema's first meta film has been titled 'Jail Mates', its makers have now announced. For the unaware, a meta film works against regular filmmaking conventions and is one in which the audience are made aware that they are watching a movie. Director of the film, K P Jagan, best known for directing the critically acclaimed Tamil film 'Raman Thediya Seethai' and who impressed with his acting performance in the cult classic 'Maayandi Kudumbathaar', took to his X timeline to share the title teaser of 'Jail Mates'. He wrote, The title teaser of #JAILMATES. My heartfelt thanks to my entire team. The director also took time to pen a message to actor and producer Nithin Sathyaa for his response which he said gave him the confidence that one day he would turn the script into a film. The way you laughing your heart out when I narrated this script to you four years ago was what gave me the confidence that I will make this story into a film, he told Nithin Sathyaa in Tamil. The title teaser released begins with director Jagan being taken to the sub jail in Tuticorin on October 3, 2025. The cops, who take him to his cell which already has occupants in it, introduce him to the other convicts. One cop says, This man is a film director and he has also acted in films. One of the convicts recognises Jagan and says, Yes, he acted in 'Mayaandi Kudumbathaar'. He played 'Mike set man', the third son in the family.' A scene from Maayandi Kudumbathaar follows and Jagan is welcomed by inmates of the prison cell, who call him a celebrity. One of the inmates points out to Jagan that he was the one who had directed Vijay, the present day chief minister of Tamil Nadu, in the film 'Puthiya Geethai'. He urges him to make a phone call to the 'Thalapathy' (Vijay) and says it can get him released. Director Jagan says he does not have Thalapathy's number now and that it has been 14 years since he spoke to him. If you approach people for help with regard to studying or for medical reasons, people will help. But calling him for help for such things is wrong, Jagan says. One of the inmates responds, saying,You must be feeling embarrassed to call him. Instead, you give me his number, I will call him. If he asks me who I am, I will tell him I am your 'Jail Mate'. Directed by actor and director K P Jagan, the film has been produced by Pasanga Productions and Rowdy Pictures. Apart from director K P Jagan, the film also features Vijay Varma, Sanashka Sri, Mounica Santhosh, Aruldoss, Vetrivel Raja and Kathiravan Balu in pivotal roles. It also stars Ranjith Velayudan, Moorthi, Uriyadi Shankartas, Dindigal Alex, Sai Abinaya, Veerasamar, Manigandan Sivakumar, Jindha, Vinoth Maniamuthan, Tanishka Girish and Sabareesh. MS Bhaskar will be seen playing an important cameo, sources close to the unit added. On the technical front, the film has music by Srikanth Deva and cinematography by Sukaselvan. Editing for the film is by Manigandan Sivakumar and production design is by Veerasamar. Costumes in the film have been designed by K Natraj.
29.15 Lakh Voters Figure in Chennai's Draft Electoral Roll
Chennai District Election Officer and Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran released the draft roll in the presence of representatives of recognised political parties at the Ripon Buildings
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed its first charge sheet against Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani in a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, while seven police officers, including former Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun (IPS), have been named in the original FIR for allegedly failing to properly investigate [] The post Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Case: Former Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun Among 7 Cops Named In FIR appeared first on The Commune .
NewsVoir Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 13: Recognising that stroke recovery extends well beyond emergency treatment and medical stabilisation, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, is strengthening its rehabilitation services with the introduction of advanced robotic and technology-assisted rehabilitation systems. This initiative aims to provide a structured, comprehensive and patient-centred approach to stroke rehabilitation, helping patients work towards regaining movement, improving functional abilities and achieving greater independence in everyday activities. Kauvery Hospital has a dedicated 24/7 Stroke Care Unit, supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialists and trained healthcare professionals to manage stroke patients through different stages of care. The team includes stroke medicine specialists, interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons and Rapid Neuro ICU intensivists, working in coordination to provide timely assessment, appropriate treatment and critical care when r...
MK Stalin slams TVK govt over delay in overseas scholarship funds for SC/ST students
Swabbing public transport to identify urban microbiomes, a citys microbial signature
A recent study in the Chennai Metro Rail showed a wide range of microbes found on high-touch surfaces, though researchers said there was no cause for fear and no immediate reason to act
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) The makers of director Praveen S Vijay's courtroom drama 'Sathyavan Savithiri', featuring actors Keerthy Suresh and director Mysskin in the lead, have now released a trailer of the film that shows Keerthi's character in the film, Savithiri, is actually forced into a marriage that she does not want. Taking to its social media timelines, Drumsticks Productions, the firm producing the film, shared the link to the trailer and said, Every case has two sides. But only one truth. TRAILER OUT NOW. #SathyavanSavithiri in theatres from November 20. The trailer shows Savithiri clearly telling her prospective groom that she is not interested in getting married to him. However, her parents compel her into getting married. Savithiri, who plays a lawyer in the film, is then seen taking on her former boss Markandeyan, played by Mysskin, in a murder case. We realise that an NRI woman Veronica has been murdered and the needle of suspicion points to Savithiri's husband. Despite being forced into an unhappy marriage, Savithiri, we are shown, defends her husband and is determined to save him. On the other side, Markandeyan will stop at nothing to ensure he gets a win. The makers have already made it clear that the film will hit screens on November 20 this year. It may be recalled that the film was originally scheduled to release on July 24. However, the makers chose to postpone the film's release to November 20. The production house had released the first and second looks from the film in May this year. The first look poster had Keerthy Suresh turning around to look back, even as lawyers around her were seen looking ahead. The production house had then said, Calm face. Unstoppable force. Now its her game... Presenting the First Look of #SathyavanSavithiri. The film, apart from Keerthy Suresh, will also feature Heartbeat Charukesh, Balasaravanan, Madhusudhanan, Shilpa Manjunath, R Sundararajan, Brigida, Mala Parvathi, A Venkatesh and others in pivotal roles. Produced jointly by Zee Studios and Drumsticks Productions, the film has cinematography by Arul Vincent and music by Sam C S. Editing for the film is by Prasanna G K.
Bodhi Tree System to invest $180mn for majority stake in Chennai's Adyar Ananda Bhavan
Passenger ferry service planned connecting Chennai, Mamallapuram and Puducherry
Tamil Nadu Maritime Board invites Expression of Interest for the service
Gold and silver extended their decline as stronger US inflation data and a rising dollar increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Check the latest 24K and 22K gold prices across Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
Sriperumbudur toll plaza gets MLFF
The scanners will read FASTag cards and number plates, and the system will automatically collect the amount due at the toll
Delay in disbursal of scholarship funds by TN govt leaves SC/ST students struggling abroad
IRDAIs commission cap proposal a step in right direction: Star Health
Brazils WEG plans Rs 2,000 cr fresh investment in TN, to create 3,000 jobs
Metrowater prepares plan to expand services across Chennai Metropolitan Area
A feasibility report has been prepared mapping the existing assets related to water and sewer facilities and assessing the infra gaps; it has also examined the availability of water sources
Four arrested for stabbing 27-year-old man to death in Raja Annamalaipuram
Two arrested for cheating man of 27 lakh through dating app
GCC seeks to increase green cover in the city from 18% to 33% in a few years
TNPDCL seeks nod to procure 3,000 MW
Residents urge GCC to stop dumping of waste in Perungudi dumpyard
Man dies after falling into deep pit dug for construction of canal in Nolambur
Chennai corporation to penalise contractors for defective road patchwork
Schools cheating case: Ex-MLA sent to five-day police custody
Tambaram corpn removes 30 encroachments in Anakaputhur
TN halts disease bulletins, public health journal; experts call it erosion of credibility
TNEB to go for reverse auction to bring down cost of materials
Cops freeze 45 bank accounts in school recognition scam case
Tamil Nadu HR&CE reclaims 163 acres of encroached temple land
Chennai to witness planetary parade, Mars-Jupiter conjunction this weekend
Building approvals hit digi roadblocks as TN rules await portal update
Woman stabbed by friend for ending relationship in Chennai
With rain short, Chennai braces for tighter water supply this summer
Nirmal Kumar denies charges against TVK MLA, blames Kanimozhi for triggering controversy
Opposition leaders criticize CM Vijay for inaction on MLA-collector row
Special Court Warns Transport Scam Accused Against Delaying Proceedings
A special court in Chennai warns accused in the transport department scam to avoid delays, threatening to revoke bail for non-compliance. Special Court Warns Transport Scam Accused Against Delaying Proceedings
Investment momentum holds, execution remains the real test
NHAI Approves 635-Crore Project to Improve Safety on NH-44, NH-785
Kallakurichi MLA-collector row: Kanimozhis social media post is wrong, TN minister Nirmal Kumar says
Speaker completes hearing on disqualification plea against four former AIADMK MLAs
Adyar Ananda Bhavan sells majority stake to Bodhi Tree for $180 million
James Murdoch and Uday Shankar's investment platform will back A2B's global expansion, digital capabilities and modernisation as the Chennai-based restaurant chain scales up operations
ECI publishes draft electoral rolls listing 5.77 crore voters in TN
P A Naresh appointed TN school education director
Only farmers not responsible for Delhi pollution, reiterate farmer leaders amidst rising car sales
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) For years, farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh have found themselves at the centre of Delhi-NCR's annual pollution debate especially if one of these states were ruled by a different political party over the issue of burning crop stubble between agricultural cycles. Farmer organisations have repeatedly argued that while stubble burning contributes to seasonal pollution, it has been unfairly portrayed as the principal culprit. Now, there is a cautious sigh of relief among the farmers of the region as the onus shifts to traffic emissions, with a prominent union leader calling for family planning of cars. Welcoming the Supreme Courts intervention this week, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) General Secretary Mohini Mohan Mishra asked states to withdraw such cases against farmers and return any fines imposed on them with interest. The strong objection raised by the Supreme Court against blaming only farmers for pollution makes it clear that farmers are not the primary cause of pollution, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated farmer organisation leader said. The administration should pay attention to pollution from vehicles. There should be family planning for cars with respect to the numbers owned by a family, he emphasised. The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the peasant wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI), meanwhile, blamed government policies penalising the farming community. Agriculture has been painted as a polluting job, while legislations are framed to support corporates, AIKS President Rajan Kshirsagar alleged. Weve been repeatedly stressing that stubble burning is not the principal reason for pollution in Delhi and the NCR, as it is evident, he added. The Supreme Court's observation, while hearing on Delhi-NCR's pollution crisis, questioned the tendency to place the entire burden of blame on farmers, while a report has highlighted transport as the largest local pollution contributor, while stubble burning's impact declined closer to Diwali. Levels of nitrogen dioxide in the air peaked during evening rush hours and stayed high until midnight, reflecting the impact of traffic congestion, according to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The apex court observed that stubble burning is only one among several contributors to deteriorating air quality and drew attention to the much larger challenge posed by vehicular emissions. Each winter, images of stubble-burning fields dominate television screens, often reinforcing the perception that farmers are chiefly responsible for the Capital's toxic air. The bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana has now directed Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan governments to submit plans covering vehicular movement, emission standards and measures to curb polluting vehicles. The Supreme Court noted that during the Covid-19 lockdown, stubble burning had not entirely ceased, yet Delhi witnessed significantly clearer skies, suggesting that factors beyond farm fires play a decisive role in the pollution crisis. The apex court's remarks also echoed scientific assessments. Data suggested that stubble burning accounted for around 14 per cent of Delhi's pollution contribution on November 5, while transportation remained one of the largest local sources of emissions. The CSE has consistently argued that Delhi's air quality problem is multi-source in nature, stemming from vehicular pollution, industrial emissions, construction dust, waste burning and adverse meteorological conditions, with crop residue burning acting as an aggravating rather than exclusive factor. Earlier reports this year by the CSE said that between 1,800 and 2,000 new vehicles are added to Delhis roads daily, where, as of 2024-2025, its total registered vehicle count crossed 15.6 million, with a significant surge in private two-wheelers and cars. Additionally, the number of registered vehicles in Delhi matches the combined total of registered vehicles in the three metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. According to the Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26, an additional 643,000 vehicles were added in the national capital, which incidentally is the largest single-year increase in nine years. Farmer unions emphasise that the larger lesson emerging is that Delhi's pollution crisis cannot be solved through a single-point blame game; while largely acknowledging the need to reduce stubble burning, they urge for solutions to be practical, incentive-based and equitable.
Illegal SIM Box Network Busted In Chennai
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has busted an illegal SIM box network operating under the guise of a loan recovery agency in Chennai's Saidapet. Two employees were arrested, and significant equipment linked to hundreds of cyber fraud complaints across India was seized. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against sophisticated cybercrime.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have filed a charge sheet before the Madras High Court in a case against granite baron Veeramani involving allegations of sexual abuse of minors, while investigations into several other cases against him and his associates continue. Seven cases have been registered against Veeramani under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Seven of his associates have also been booked under the provisions of the Act in connection with the alleged abuse. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is conducting the investigation. According to police, the charge sheet was submitted 60 days after the registration of the first POCSO case against Veeramani. The filing marks a development in the investigation, although inquiries into the remaining cases are still under way. Police informed the court that charge sheets in two more POCSO cases would be submitted within the next 10 days. The proposed filings would bring the number of cases in which charge sheets have been submitted against Veeramani to three. The timeline outlined by police indicates that the SIT is proceeding with separate charge sheets as its investigation into each case progresses. Citing the seriousness of the cases, police also told the court that the government had appointed three special public prosecutors to handle proceedings connected with the investigation and prosecution. The appointments were made in view of the gravity of the allegations involving children, police said. The investigation is meanwhile facing a separate legal challenge through petitions seeking the transfer of the cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The petitioners have asked the High Court to entrust the probe to the central agency. The High Court said it would take up those petitions on November 30. No order transferring the investigation was announced in the account of the proceedings, and the SIT continues to investigate the cases. The charge sheet submission and the assurance on two further filings set out the immediate course of the police investigation ahead of the hearing on the transfer petitions. While police have outlined the progress of the probe, the material provided does not specify the individual charges detailed in the charge sheet or the alleged role of each associate. The November 30 hearing will take up the request for a change in the investigating agency.
Rapido's Ownly aims to strengthen presence in five markets by 2026-end
Rapido's food delivery platform Ownly plans to deepen its presence in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad by the end of 2026, while expanding its operations to Kolkata
Bodhi Tree Systems invests $180 mn for majority stake in Chennais Adyar Ananda Bhavan
Investment platform Bodhi Tree Systems has bought a majority stake in Chennai-based Adyar Ananda Bhavan for $180 million. A2B operates 160 outlets in India and more than 30 overseas.
Book publishers association condemns unlawful activities in industry
This comes against the backdrop of the library book scam in Tamil Nadu
Sanction granted by PMO to prosecute two IAS officers in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court told
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh directs DVAC to proceed with the process of filing charge sheet against former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velmunai and IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan in the 98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case
Man arrested for attempting to murder his neighbour in Coimbatore
1,401 crore earmarked to build 6,157 flats for economically weaker sections in Chennai: CM Vijay
The flats will be constructed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
TN CM Vijay to join Children's Day celebrations at Kolathur school tomorrow
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, is expected to participate in Childrens Day celebrations at a middle school in Chennais Kolathur Assembly constituency on Friday, as the School Education Department prepares to distribute cakes to around 61 lakh students, teachers and non-teaching staff across the State. Although Childrens Day is observed nationwide on November 14, the celebrations in government schools have been advanced to November 13 as November 14 has been declared a holiday and schools have been instructed to organise their programmes accordingly. According to information on the proposed programme, TN CM Vijay is likely to distribute cakes to children at the Kolathur school and join the celebrations. His participation would mark the launch of the cake distribution initiative announced earlier for Childrens Day. The School Education Department has made arrangements to supply each student with a cake weighing 45 grams. A greeting card carrying the Chief Ministers Childrens Day message will also be distributed along with it. The statewide arrangements cover approximately 61 lakh beneficiaries, including students, teachers and non-teaching employees. The department has directed education officials to coordinate the distribution and ensure that the celebrations are conducted smoothly. District-level monitoring officers have been appointed to oversee the exercise. They have been instructed to coordinate activities connected with cake distribution and monitor the conduct of the programme in their respective districts. Chief Educational Officers and other officials have also been asked to work together to ensure that the arrangements are implemented properly. The monitoring mechanism is intended to support coordination between schools and district education authorities during the celebrations. In Chennai, approximately three lakh students studying in government schools, Corporation schools and government-aided institutions are expected to receive cakes. Distribution in these institutions will form part of the wider Childrens Day programme organised by the department. CM Vijay had earlier announced that schoolchildren would receive cakes on the occasion. Preparations for Fridays celebrations follow that announcement, with the department coordinating both the distribution arrangements and the accompanying greeting cards. Earlier reports had indicated that the Chief Minister would inaugurate the initiative at a school event. The latest information points to a middle school in Kolathur as the venue for his participation. The name of the school and the detailed schedule of the Chief Ministers visit were not specified in the information available.
Tamil Nadu Police Freeze 29 Bank Accounts of Former DMK MLA in Bribery Case
Chennai police have frozen 29 bank accounts linked to former DMK MLA Muthukumar amid a major bribery investigation involving private schools. Tamil Nadu Police Freeze 29 Bank Accounts of Former DMK MLA in Bribery Case
This is under the 135m contract awarded by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in 2025
Chennai draft electoral roll records 29.14 lakh voters
Perambur has the highest number of electors at 2,28,139, followed by Velachery with 2,19,352 and Kolathur with 2,13,539. Harbour has the lowest electorate at 1,20,852
Madras High Court suspends IAS officer Anshul Mishras one-month sentence in contempt plea
A Division Bench of Justices M.S. Ramesh and V. Lakshminarayanan direct the officer to deposit 25,000 with the Registrar (Judicial) of the High Court
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan told that the charge sheet was filed before a special court for POCSO cases in Chennai on November 11, 2026, and that the SIT intends to file multiple charge sheets in the next few days
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on November 12
When Deepika Padukone took Rs 10,000 from her mother: Id make you proud
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is one of the most bankable actresses in Bollywood at the moment. When she made her Hollywood debut with 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage', Deepika also appeared on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'. While speaking to Ellen, the 'Bajirao Mastani' actress opened up about her father, Prakash Padukones badminton career. He played at a time in India when nobody really played professional badminton everybody wanted to become a doctor or a lawyer, but he was a sportsperson, Deepika shared. When asked if she ever wished to follow in her fathers footsteps, the 'Jawan' actress replied, I would have made him happy but he always said, follow your heart. Expressing her love for acting, Deepika revealed that she knew by the time she was 16 that she wanted to be an actress. She added that being in front of the camera makes her extremely happy. Deepika also told Ellen that once she borrowed Rs 10,000 from her mother to shoot for a portfolio. While asking for the money, the 'Padmaavat' assured her mother that she would repay her the money and also make them proud. I sat my mother down one day and said, Can I please borrow Rs 10,000 from you? I needed money to shoot a portfolio. I told them one day Id make them proud, and someday Id repay them, Deepika revealed. After making her debut with 'Om Shanti Om' opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2007, Deepika went to be a part of several prominent projects including 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)', 'Chennai Express (2013)', 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)', 'Piku (2015)', 'Bajirao Mastani (2015)', 'Padmaavat (2018)', 'Chhapaak (2020)', 'Pathaan (2023)', 'Jawan (2023)', and 'Kalki 2898 AD (2024)'. Up next, Deepika will be seen sharing screen space with SRK in the highly anticipated 'King'.
Joju George's 'Paripadi' makers reveal Shaneem's character in film on actor's birthday
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of popular Malayalam actor and director Joju George's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Paripadi' revealed the character that actor Shaneem plays in the film on the occasion of the actor's birthday on Monday. Using the official social media handles of the film, the makers wrote, Happy Birthday @shaneemz. Revealing 100 Characters Of PARIPADI. Character No-7 Shaneem as Neel Madhu IPS. #PARIPADI Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. In Theatres From December 2026 !!! The makers have already revealed among other things the characters that Aishwarya Chandran and Ajayan Adat play in the film. While Aishwarya Chandran plays a character called Gayathri in the film,actor Ajayan Adat plays a character called Suku in the film. Interestingly, Ajayan Adat is also handling the film's sound design. It was in April this year that the makers had officially announced the title of the film as Paripadi. Joju George, who had shared the title poster of the film on his social media handles, had then said, My Next (folded hands image) #paripadi. Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. @paripadimovie @jojugeorgeactorofficial #rajeevravi @venukunnappilly @kavyafilmcompany @itsyuvan @anbariv_action_director. THANK YOU Venuchettan , Rajeevettan, Yuvan Sir, Anbarivmaster and all my cast & crew. The film, which has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs, has music by Tamil music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, the younger son of Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Rajeev Ravi. Produced by Venu Kunnappilly on behalf of Kavya Film Company, 'Paripadi' has editing by Manu Antony and stunt choreography by National Award winning stunt choreographer duo Anbariv. Production design is being handled by Sabu Mohan. Make up for the film is by N G Roshan while costumes have been designed by Melwy J. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as 'Pani', Joju George's first film as a director, had gone on to emerge a huge superhit. It received critical acclaim not just in Kerala but also in Tamil Nadu.
Over 61.84 lakh TN school students to receive cakes on Children
Chennai: In a first of its kind, over 61.84 lakh students studying in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu will receive cakes as part of the Childrens Day celebrations on Friday. Following the directives of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the state government has sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore to distribute cakes and greeting cards, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Police freeze ex-DMK MLA's 29 bank accounts in TN school bribery case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Chennais Central Crime Branch has frozen 29 bank accounts belonging to former DMK MLA Muthukumar as its investigation into an alleged Rs 100-crore bribery case involving private schools widens to examine financial transactions linked to former Minister Anbil Mahesh and other accused. According to reports, police have seized Rs 4.5 crore from accounts associated with Muthukumar, who also serves as the state treasurer of a private schools association. Investigators have additionally frozen 20 bank accounts linked to another DMK leader, Arasakumar, reportedly containing a total of Rs 4 lakh. The action comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations that substantial sums were collected from private schools as bribes. Anbil Mahesh, former school education minister in the DMK government, was arrested in connection with the case and put in Puzhal Central Prison. Muthukumar, who had allegedly been evading arrest, surrendered before a special court in Chennai on October 28. The court remanded him in judicial custody until November 12. His current remand period ends on Thursday, with any extension requiring a further court order. The Central Crime Branch registered a case against Anbil Mahesh, Arasakumar and Muthukumar and began examining their alleged involvement in the collection of money from private educational institutions. The reported freezing of accounts marks a significant development in the financial investigation. Police are also reportedly scrutinising bank accounts belonging to Anbil Mahesh. Depending on the findings of that examination, investigators could move to freeze his accounts as well. However, the information available does not establish that such action has already been taken against the former minister. The financial scrutiny is intended to establish the movement of funds and determine whether transactions involving the accused are connected to the alleged bribery. The reported amounts found in or seized from individual accounts should not, by themselves, be treated as proof that the money represents proceeds of the alleged offence. While the overall allegation concerns Rs 100 crore, the reported action against Muthukumars accounts relates to Rs 4.5 crore, with a further Rs 4 lakh reportedly held in Arasakumars frozen accounts. The allegations remain under investigation. Further developments will depend on the examination of banking records and subsequent court proceedings.
Anna University Manager Recruitment 2026
Centre for Alumni Relations and Corporate Affairs (CARCA), Anna University, Chennai has released the official notification for the recruitment of 2 Manager Relations & Fundraising posts. The last date to submit the offline application is 30 November 2026. Further details are available at annauniv.edu.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12(IANS) Stating that his Instagram account will henceforth serve as an official platform for all his film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications, well known Malayalam actor and producer Unni Mukundan on Thursday announced that he had decided to step back from the platform and that his account had been entrusted to a talent agency for it to ensure authentic and timely updates. In a statement, which was shared on his account by the talent agency, the actor said, Hello Everyone, Social media has always been a wonderful space to connect with you, share moments and experience your love and support. As I move forward, I have decided to step back from personal engagement and give this platform a more focused professional purpose. He went on to say, Going forward, this account will serve as my official platform for film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications. Its management and administration will be entrusted to 22 Frames Talent Agency, ensuring authentic and timely updates. He concluded the note saying, While my presence here may change, my gratitude for your love and support will always remain the same. The agency, for its part, announced the news of it taking over the actor's account. It wrote, A new chapter, a new direction. With a vision to focus on what lies ahead, Unni Mukundans official social media platform will now be managed by 22 FRAMES Talent Agency, bringing you authentic updates, film announcements, promotions and more. Thank you for the continued love and support. On the work front, the well known actor and producer, who has delivered several memorable performances in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, is to direct his upcoming 50th film. The film is being produced by Unni Mukundan's production banner Unni Mukundan Films (UMF) in association with Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathaks Panorama Studios. Unni Mukundan, while speaking about his 50th film, had said, My 50th film is a very special milestone for me, and being able to step into the role of writer-director makes it even more meaningful. Ive always wanted to tell stories in my own voice, and this felt like the right project and the right time to take that step. Working with Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and the Panorama Studios team brings together a wonderful combination of experience and creative energy. Im excited about what we are building together and hope the film connects with audiences across languages and regions.
Orient Green Power clocks Rs 106 Cr H1 FY27 Net Profit with an industry-leading 76% EBITDA margin
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 12: Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE GREENPOWER | BSE 533263 | INE999K01014), one of Indias foremost independent renewable power producers, focused on
