Dengue cases stabilise in Chennai as hotspots reduce from 590 to 300, says Health Minister
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Car plunges into sinkhole near metrorail site, traffic hit
Speed up approvals for renewable energy projects, Union minister tells TN
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The Hindu Sustainability Dialogues 2026 to explore healthcare at the intersection of AI and medicine
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DMK's Dig At Vijay Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi's Visit: 'Will 2 PM Candidates Meet?'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is reportedly visiting Chennai on October 10. I have the same doubt that everyone has: 'Will the two prime ministerial candidates meet each other in Chennai?' Dayanidhi Maran posted.
Murders, violence happening in Tamil Nadu are like scenes in Vijay movies: EPS
No leniency for women without helmets, cops told to click violations
Lawyers delegation meets TN law minister seeking enactment oflaw for protection of advocates
Tamil Nadu seeks 3000 MW more as October power demand stays high
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadus power utility has floated an urgent tender to buy up to 3,000 MW during evening peak hours as electricity demand remains close to 20,000 MW in October amid prolonged hot weather and declining wind generation. The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) will also procure up to 1,500 MW between midnight and 2 a.m. to bridge the supply shortfall. The purchases will cover October 12 to 31. The tender, issued through the Union governments Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price (DEEP) portal, invites supplies from private generators within and outside Tamil Nadu. The larger procurement will cover the period from 6 p.m. to midnight. Prices will be determined when contracts are finalised. The utility is already sourcing up to 3,000 MW through short-term purchases and power-swap arrangements, while buying a similar quantity through power exchanges during peak hours. A senior TNPDCL official said the extended summer had kept electricity requirements unusually high since September. Reduced wind output and lower supplies from central generating stations had made additional purchases necessary. The prolonged heat, attributed to El Nino conditions, has sustained heavy electricity use beyond summer, keeping the utility dependent on external supplies. The shortage was concentrated in the evening, the official said, while strong solar generation left the state with surplus electricity during daytime hours. Demand could ease if the northeast monsoon arrives by October 20. That would allow the utility to shut down some thermal units for annual maintenance ahead of next summer. However, a weak monsoon could force further purchases in November. On Tuesday, the state consumed 432.6 million units of electricity, approaching its highest daily consumption recorded last year. Peak demand reached 19,921 MW. TNPDCLs thermal stations supplied 80 million units, while central generating stations contributed 83.4 million units. Short-term purchases provided 38.5 million units and power exchanges another 36.5 million units. Energy Resources Minister R. Nirmalkumar said peak-hour demand had risen by 3,000 MW compared with last year. An expected 3,000 MW from the central pool was also unavailable, prompting the short-term tenders, he said. The minister said Tamil Nadu had already procured 4,500 MW from the open market and would arrange further purchases depending on demand. He attributed the pressure on supply partly to falling wind generation and reduced availability from central stations.
DCIR, IIT Madras host conference on building Indias nuclear ecosystem
HC asks Aavin to install more milk vending machines in Nilgiris, Kodaikanal
Andhra Pradesh gets national recognition for attracting investments in green energy sector
NREDCAP Vice-Chairman & Managing Director Kamalakar Babu receives the Leadership State in Renewable Energy Investment Mobilisation Award from Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, at Windergy India 2026 conference held in Chennai
Six arrested in separate chain-snatching and mobile robbery cases in Chennai
Cargo traffic handled by major ports rises 8% in Apr-Sep 2026
The data show that the overall growth in major port traffic was supported by higher container, POL, iron ore and coal volumes, even as two ports - Chennai and Paradip - recorded lower throughput, according to the data
Chennai Night Run to promote fitness and womens safety
The run will start at 7 p.m. from Island Grounds and will include two categories: 10K timed run and 4K family run. The fastest runners will be awarded cash prizes
Gang attacks delivery man at Puzhal, cops suspect previous enmity
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Ranji Trophy: Siddesh Lad, Ayush Mhatre Carry Weight Of Huge Legacy As Mumbai Chase 43rd Title
Mumbai Cricket Association: With 42 titles in their kitty, the current generation of Mumbai cricketers have to shoulder the weight of a humongous legacy when they step into the field for every Ranji Trophy edition. Having gone without a title in the last couple of seasons, the domestic giants are getting ready for their season-opener on Sunday, with captain Siddhesh Lad and his deputy Ayush Mhatre getting into new roles. Lad will handle captaincy on a permanent basis for the season for the first time, having led sporadically on various occasions, while Mhatre, the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain, is stepping into the vice-captain's role for the first time. Both Lad and Mhatre on Thursday admitted that Mumbai's unmatched dominance in the top domestic red-ball competition is something they have to live with, but felt that the pressure was something they can carry because of their experience and the preparations they have made for the season. Given Mumbais rich history, the 42 Ranji Trophy titles we have won and the legacy of players who have represented the team, there will always be pressure when you wear the Mumbai jersey. But as a unit, we want to embrace that pressure rather than run away from it. We understand the history and culture that come with representing Mumbai, and we are looking forward to the season, Lad said in a pre-season press conference organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday. Mumbai will open their campaign in Group D in the national cricket championship against Chandigarh on Sunday and will travel to Bilaspur in Himachal for their next game starting on October 18. Lad and Mhatre will lead a young and energised Mumbai side which begins its campaign against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The team is a bit short on experience, with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane announcing his retirement at the end of the previous season and the selectors deciding not to include Suryakumar Yadav. Lad said Rahane's experience would be missed but felt he can always pick up the phone to discuss things with him if necessary. He was diplomatic in dealing with the SKY issue and said the decision was taken by the selectors and he would focus on the 15 players he has been handed. Mumbai do have a couple of team combination issues to sort out as all-rounder Shardul Thakur is still recovering from an injury and is sure to miss the opening match and is also doubtful for the second game against Himachal Pradesh. Lad said they will take confidence from the performances of pacer Tushar Deshpande, Tanush Kotian, Shams Mulani and Sarfaraz Khan. Mulani and Deshpande were part of the India A squad that played Australia A at home, while Sarfaraz turned out for Rest of India in their win over Jammu & Kashmir in the Irani Cup match. In the pre-season press conference at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, Lad and Mhatre shared insights into the teams preparations, tactical approach and ambitions for the upcoming red-ball season. Following his elevation to a leadership role, Mhatre elaborated on taking up responsibility and working alongside the seniors. He said: Being named vice-captain of Mumbai is a big responsibility and a very proud moment for me, especially given the stature of the team and what the Ranji Trophy means to Mumbai cricket. The support I have received from the team has been excellent, and I have never felt like I was treated differently because I am a youngster. Siddesh Lad has supported me a lot and always made me feel comfortable within the team. Mhatre, who has played for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), said he has picked up things about leadership by talking to former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I have also learnt the importance of staying calm on the field. We have always seen how Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains calm, and one of the things I have learnt from him is that anger may last for five minutes, but decisions taken in anger can often be wrong. Once you calm down, you can think better. I have tried to follow that approach, stay composed on the field and make better decisions for myself and the team, he said. Mumbais 16-member squad blends experienced domestic campaigners with emerging young talent, with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan adding depth and pedigree as the side begins its pursuit of a record-extending 43rd Ranji Trophy title. Captain Lad brings extensive First-Class experience to the leadership group, having amassed over 5,600 runs across his domestic career. A key middle-order presence during the 202526 season, Lad provided Mumbai with stability and resilience in pressure situations. Vice-captain Mhatre continues his rapid rise in domestic cricket. The 19-year-old opening batter has scored 660 runs in 13 First-Class matches. Having returned from a hamstring injury that ruled him out earlier this year, Mhatres composure at the top of the order will be an important asset for Mumbais batting unit. Mumbai squad for first match of Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Vice-captain Mhatre continues his rapid rise in domestic cricket. The 19-year-old opening batter has scored 660 runs in 13 First-Class matches. Having returned from a hamstring injury that ruled him out earlier this year, Mhatres composure at the top of the order will be an important asset for Mumbais batting unit. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Run more trains and longer ones from Visakhapatnam, DRUCC member tells South Coast Railway
DRUCC member Chalasani Gandhi seeks special trains and 24-coach rakes for festival rush, overnight services to Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata and more trains on the Ichchapuram and Rajamahendravaram sections
BJP slams TVK-led govt. over sexual assault on five-year-old in Gummidipoondi
He alleged such crimes were recurring and that the law-and-order situation in the State was deteriorating under the TVK-led government
Chennai nephrologist given lifetime contribution award
The award recognises Dr. Georgi Abrahams outstanding and longstanding contributions to nephrology, kidney care, medical education, and patient welfare
NGT directs Chennai Corporation to ensure uninterrupted processing of C&D waste
The order dated October 7 was passed in a suo motu case initiated based on a The Hindu report published in May 2024, which identified 25 locations in Chennai where C&D waste was being repeatedly dumped
Free bus travel benefits 5.9 cr women, men gain from lower fares
Chennai: The expanded Vettri Payanam free bus travel for women benefited approximately 5.9 crore passengers in availing individual journeys since its roll-out on October 2, with about 88 lakh women benefiting from the scheme on a single day on October 7, an official said on Thursday. Male commuters too have benefited from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Oscar winner Resul Pookutty on Nana Patekar's demise: This loss is colossal for me!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Disclosing that he was supposed to speak to late actor Nana Patekar on Thursday morning, Oscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has now expressed shock and grief at the demise of the acting legend and said that Nana Patekar's demise was a colossal loss for him. Taking to his Instagram page to pen a lengthy post, Resul Pookutty wrote, The most heart touching dedication I saw in films and literature-is one of my seniors in his diploma film (had put up a caption) that read: Sorry father I was a bit late!' When I asked him about the story behind that caption, he said: My father wanted to see me and I got late in the bus. As I was reaching home, he passed away. I wished I was a bit early, my whole life I would live with this thought, whether he saw me as he was closing his eyes!'(sic). He went on to add, I sat numb, hearing that story from my friend. That numbness shivers through me in the morning as I sink in with the news of Nanas passing. 'Sorry Nana, Im a bit late!' I was supposed to speak with you this morning. Now that Krantiveer voice will only haunt me till my time comes. This loss is colossal for me. I will miss making that film with you I will miss that hug, with full of love, kindness and brotherly. May you Rest In Eternal Peace. Love you & hugs See you on the other side. #ripnanapatekar #loveandloss #indiancinema. Tamil actor Vishal too expressed his condolences to the near and dear ones of the acting legend. Taking to his X timeline, Vishal wrote, Just heard that one of the best of the best actors of Indian cinema #nanapatekar passed away this morning. We have definitely lost a gem of our industry. Vishal said he had watched Nana Patekar's movie #Parindha over the last so many years umpteen number of times, just to see his portrayal of the character. A man who brought every character alive which was given to him is like a Bible for every aspiring actor to learn the nuances of acting. May your soul rest in peace sir. My deepest condolences. Still cant believe this news. Sometimes God has his own design. RIP, he wrote.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth has now met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya Ramaraj and congratulated her for her brilliant performance at the recently concluded Asian Games in Nagoya in Japan. For the unaware, the star athlete had done the country proud by winning three medals -- a gold, silver and bronze -- at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Sources said that Vithya Ramraj's trainer Nehpal Singh and the Chennai District Masters Athletic Association President M Shenbagamoorthy were also present during the meeting. They pointed out that Superstar Rajinikanth congratulated Vithya Ramaraj on her outstanding feat and for doing the country proud. It may be recalled that only a day earlier, actor Dhanush had met the ace athelete and congratulated her for impressive performances in athletics at the Asian Games. For the unaware, Vithya Ramraj did not just win three medals at the Asian Games. In the process of winning one of the medals, she also broke the 42-year-old national record held by legendary Indian athlete PT Usha. She broke the record in the womens 400m hurdles, an event in which Vithya won bronze. Vithya clocked a personal best of 54.75 seconds to finish third in a thrilling final, improving the previous national benchmark of 55.42 seconds by 0.67 seconds. The record had been set by Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where she finished fourth in the Olympic final. Vithya's outstanding performance helped her break a record that had stood as one of the longest-standing records in Indian athletics. The athlete also came in for immense praise for her efforts in powering India to gold in the womens 4x400m relay. Indias quartet of Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya held their nerve in a tightly contested final to finish ahead of Bahrain, who clocked 3:30.21, while China claimed bronze in 3:31.02. The gold marked a fitting conclusion to a remarkable Games for Vithya, who added her third medal of the competition after winning silver and bronze in her other events. Vithya, who anchored the Indian team in the relay event, quickly settled into her rhythm and began eating into the gap at the front, making her move around the 200m mark. Her powerful surge in the final leg of the race helped India clinch gold in the eagerly awaited event.
Nainar Nagenthran attacks Vijay govt over alleged failure to stop sexual assaults on children
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president, Nainar Nagenthran, has criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays government over two alleged sexual assaults on young girls, accusing the administration of failing to protect children and demanding swift prosecution and medical care for the latest victim. In a post on X, Nagenthran referred to the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old girl belonging to a migrant workers family in Chennais Tiruvottiyur. He said the incident had caused widespread shock and grief across Tamil Nadu. Nagenthran said the latest allegation emerged while people were still coming to terms with an earlier incident in Gummidipoondi, where a three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and thrown into thorny bushes. Describing the Tiruvottiyur incident as heartbreaking, he expressed concern over the safety of children from economically vulnerable families who come to Tamil Nadu in search of employment and depend on the state for their livelihood. The BJP president alleged that repeated incidents of violence against women and children reflected a deterioration in law and order. He accused the Vijay administration of relying on empty promises while failing to address public safety concerns. He also criticised the Chief Minister, who, according to the post, controls the police and home portfolios, alleging that administrative inaction had created situations in which members of the public had to take to the streets to demand the apprehension of offenders. Nagenthran attributed what he described as criminals lack of fear of the law to alleged administrative corruption and the governments inexperience. He alleged that these shortcomings had contributed to widespread criminal activity across the state. Demanding stringent action in the Tiruvottiyur case, he called for the accused to be prosecuted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act through a fast-track court and given the maximum punishment permitted by law. He urged the government to take responsibility for ensuring that the affected child received high-quality medical treatment. Nagenthran further called on Vijay to abandon what he termed image politics and give immediate priority to the safety of women and children. Warning of political consequences, he said the people of Tamil Nadu would teach the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government a lesson if it failed to maintain law and order. His statement combined demands for punishment and treatment with criticism of the governments handling of public safety in Tamil Nadu.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) The makers of ace director Shankar's 'Indian 3', the third Instalment in the popular 'Indian' franchise, featuring actor Kamal Haasan in the lead, on Thursday, released a poster from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs, even as sources confirmed to IANS that post production work on the film was now going on at a brisk pace. Lyca Productions, which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to share a new poster of the upcoming instalment and wrote, Senapathy is back with zero tolerance. The resurgence begins in #Indian3 War Mode. Sources confirmed to IANS that post production was now in full swing as a considerable portion of the third instalment had been shot during the making of the second instalment itself. For the unaware, the first instalment of the 'Indian' franchise, 'Indian', which featured Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala and Urmila Matondkar in the lead, was first released in the year 1996. It went on to emerge a huge blockbuster. Its success led to director Shankar and actor Kamal Haasan consider the possibility of making a sequel to the hit film. In 2017, they announced 'Indian 2', the sequel to the first part. However, 'Indian 2' faced several delays, with its makers managing to complete it only in 2024. In fact, work on the film came to a grinding halt after a mishap on the sets of the film left three people dead and over 10 injured. The accident left everybody involved rattled with Shankar, Lyca and Kamal Haasan announcing financial aid to the families of those killed in the mishap. When attempts to restart shooting were made, Covid struck and the project had to be put on the backburner. To add to this, there were disagreements between the director, actor and producers. After a lot of discussions, the disputes were resolved and shooting resumed, with popular production house Red Giant Movies stepping in to help with production. As the second instalment's duration was long, the makers decided to release the film as two parts -- 'Indian 2' and 'Indian 3', with actor Kamal Haasan making it evident that he was more excited about the third instalment of the franchise than the second. Now, two years after 'Indian 2' released, the makers have released a new poster from 'Indian 3', much to the joy of fans of the franchise.
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Car falls into sinkhole as road caves in near Chennais Tidel Park
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The month of September proved to be a healthy one for the exhibition sector, while October began with a bang, thanks to the phenomenal performance of Drishyam The Conclusion. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about the strong box office performance, the success of Avengers Endgame: Encore, the innovative Drishyam Pav Bhaji offer, the excitement surrounding Ramayana, the expansion of IMAX screens and a lot more. How was the month of September and the first week of October for PVR INOX? September was very good, dominated by Hanuman Ansh, of course (smiles). No one expected it to become such a sleeper hit. It exploded at the box office and has done business of close to Rs. 400 crores. That's heartening for us, as it proves yet again that anything can happen in this business. Then, Mirzapur The Movie did very well, and towards the end of the month, The Vvaan also performed strongly in cinemas. These films gave us the desired footfalls and the results we were looking for. So, I am very happy with how September shaped up for us. October has started with a bang, thanks to Drishyam The Conclusion. It has already earned Rs. 162 crores over the weekend and is still going strong. What's amazing is that people have loved the film and are talking about it. This only means that it is going to sustain well and perform even better than we had expected. We also released the Japanese film Doraemon: Castle Of The Undersea Devil, which collected around Rs. 8 crores over the weekend. That was a pleasant surprise. Our weekend admissions stood at 30 lakhs, which is a huge number and among the highest we have ever recorded. Also, we have three more films coming up in October before Ramayana takes over in November Udta Teer, Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli. They belong to diverse genres and their trailers look promising. Hence, these films have the potential to add significantly to our admissions this month. PVR INOX came up with an interesting offer buy four tickets for Drishyam The Conclusion and get one Pav Bhaji free. The creative announcing the offer was widely shared on social media. How important is it to provide such incentives to moviegoers? We keep thinking of different offers, and this particular idea came from the producers, if I am not mistaken. It was quite different and innovative (laughs). We are not a passive brand that believes people will automatically flock to cinemas whenever a film releases. That's obviously not true. A lot goes into building and running cinemas. One of the things we actively focus on is promotions and marketing to make the moviegoing experience more attractive for our patrons. That's why we offer discounted ticket prices on Tuesdays and weekday mornings. We also have several offers in association with banks and credit card companies. Our marketing and promotions team constantly strives to come up with innovative offers that encourage people to visit our cinemas. The re-release of Avengers Endgame: Encore has also been very successful at the box office... That was another pleasant surprise. It was a re-release with some new footage, which enticed audiences to return to cinemas. It's also a great precursor to Avengers: Doomsday, which releases in December. The franchise has a massive following. Hollywood has been phenomenal this year. Spider-Man: Brand New Day did more than Rs. 400 crores, while The Odyssey collected around Rs. 200 crores. Obsession, a relatively small film that not many people had heard of, went on to do Rs. 100 crores. Films like The Devil Wears Prada 2, Michael and Project Hail Mary also attracted audiences to cinemas. This year, films across genres and languages have performed well at the box office. Our hypothesis is that people are getting bored of sitting at home and are increasingly enjoying the communal experience of watching a film together on the big screen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PVR Cinemas (@pvrcinemas_official) What are your expectations from Ramayana? I hope, for everyone's sake and ours too, that the film turns out to be a huge grosser. It has all the ingredients needed to become a massive blockbuster. So, I am very hopeful and optimistic about its box office prospects. The IMAX format has become increasingly popular among moviegoers. Is PVR INOX planning to open any new IMAX screens this year? We have one more IMAX screen coming up at Pacific Mall in Jaipur. The mall opens this Sunday, October 11, and we hope to have the cinema operational before Ramayana releases. We also have another IMAX screen planned for this financial year in Chennai. Also Read: Why India doesnt have more IMAX screens: PVR INOXs Sanjeev Kumar Bijli reveals each auditorium costs a WHOPPING Rs. 10-11 cr; says Hindi, Tamil and Telugu content can drive expansion
Unlike inclusive Hinduism, Abrahamic faiths exclusive: Madras HC
Chennai:Hinduism is inclusive while the Abrahamic religions are inherently exclusive, the Madras High Court has observed while upholding the Centres refusal to grant registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to a Kodaikanal-based trust. Unlike Hinduism which is inclusive, the Abrahamic religions are inherently exclusive. The devout Jews, Christians and Muslims believe that theirs 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 .
Tamil Nadu makes asset disclosure mandatory for promotion of govt employees
Tamil Nadu makes asset disclosure mandatory for promotion of govt employees Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has made submission of asset details a condition for considering employees for promotion, directing all government staff to upload their financial information on the Integrated Finance and Human Resource Management System website by the 31 of this month. An [] The post Tamil Nadu makes asset disclosure mandatory for promotion of govt employees appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Two arrested for robbing food delivery worker in Arumbakkam
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CB-CID arrests two more in Palani temple property fraud case
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Car plunges into sinkhole after OMR section caves in near Tidel Park in Chennai
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Man gets leave encashment tax benefit, but limit hiked later; ITAT allows Rs 12.27L
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Lucky To Play All Cricket Under Him: Ex-India Star's Big Praise For MS Dhoni
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Chennai Corporation Installs High-Capacity Pumps at 45 Flood-Prone Areas
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Hospital medicine bills under scrutiny as TN govt orders inspections
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Bihar govt to set up grievance cell for guest workers in TN
175 years of history: The enduring legacy of Chennais Government College of Fine Arts
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Vijay receives grievance petitions at his MLA office in Perambur
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TN allocates over Rs 212 crore for police weapons, drones, patrol vehicles
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadus Home Department has issued a government order allocating Rs 212.58 crore to equip the police with modern weapons, drones, surveillance systems and vehicles, as part of efforts to strengthen operational capabilities and emergency response. The package covers purchases for specialised police units, district surveillance networks, bomb disposal teams and investigative agencies. It also provides for improvements in communications, digital forensics and monitoring facilities at police stations across the state. A major component is the purchase of 500 new jeeps at a cost of Rs 55 crore. The vehicles will strengthen emergency policing services and be linked to the emergency response system, supporting patrol operations and responses to calls for assistance. The Tamil Nadu Special Police will receive 12 sniper rifles with day and night sighting capabilities, 10 grenade launchers, 30 Bulgarian 7.62 mm assault rifles, 50 other rifles and 10 light machine guns. The procurement list also includes three corner shot systems, 50 Glock-17 pistols and 50 paintball guns for training. Drone purchases will expand aerial surveillance capabilities. Four drones fitted with thermal imaging cameras and loudspeakers will be procured for Rs 1.18 crore, while another four advanced drones costing Rs 2.07 crore will be acquired for the Rapid Action Force. Thanjavur district police have been allocated Rs 15.67 crore under the Smart Surveillance Project. The funds will be used to purchase modern surveillance cameras and drone cameras for areas including Kumbakonam, Pattukkottai and Thiruvaiyaru. Bomb disposal units will receive seven advanced bomb suits with international certification, costing Rs 3.50 crore. Additional purchases include explosive detection equipment, 200 advanced walkie-talkies supporting 4G and 5G connectivity, 50 vehicle dashboard cameras and artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems. To strengthen the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Departments digital forensic capabilities, the government plans to procure 22 mobile investigation vehicles and modern forensic equipment at a cost of Rs 22.87 crore. The modernisation programme also includes centralised monitoring facilities at 46 cybercrime police stations and 877 police stations across Tamil Nadu, with an allocation of Rs 11.59 crore. Together, the planned purchases cover a broad range of police functions, from routine patrolling and emergency assistance to specialised armed operations, bomb disposal and digital investigations. The allocation forms part of the states continuing programme to modernise its police force through upgraded equipment and advanced technology.
TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days
TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days Chennai: Heavy rain is likely over Coimbatore and the Nilgiris for three days from Thursday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms in the hill areas and rainfall across several other parts of Tamil Nadu. According to the department, a low-pressure system prevailing over interior Tamil [] The post TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Chennai Petroleum Corporation among 3 stocks showing RSI Trending Up
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TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY Kashmir knows what it is to lose a connection by order. India recorded 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, according to Access Now, and in Jammu and Kashmir the authorities went after VPN users under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, penalising roughly 800 people. Satellite broadband looks like the answer. A dish on a rooftop in a high-altitude village needs no local tower and no fibre run. In early September, the Digital Communications Commission approved a spectrum framework that moves Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jios satellite venture closer to commercial launch. But a network with no towers still has a throat. Every one of these services must land its traffic at a gateway on Indian soil, and whoever controls the gateway controls the switch. What the framework approves, and what it does not According to MediaNama, the commission cleared TRAIs recommendations on 3 September. Spectrum would be assigned for five years, with a possible two-year extension, at 5 per cent of adjusted gross revenue. Operators serving rural and remote areas may get a 4 per cent rate. The Department of Telecommunications rejected a proposed Rs 500 annual levy on urban subscribers. Three steps remain: Union Cabinet approval, formal spectrum assignment, and security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The draft spectrum rules reported in June go further. They require government approval before consumer services launch, and they require authorisation to connect a satellite network to public telecom infrastructure. Starlinks own plans show where the weight sits. MediaNama reports about 20 earth stations across Noida, Chennai and Navi Mumbai, a capacity of up to 2 million users, and a terminal costing around Rs 33,000. Two million connections would run through a few facilities in three cities. A shutdown that moves from the tower to the gateway Today, a suspension order in Kashmir lands on telecom operators and their local infrastructure, district by district. It is blunt, and it is visible. Satellite links change the mechanics. If traffic for a whole footprint passes through a handful of gateways, one lawful order to one facility could darken a large area at once. The dish on the roof is hard to cut. The gateway in Noida is easy to switch off. That is my inference, and it has limits. The licence conditions that would govern gateway shutdowns are not public, and I could not verify whether they allow targeted, area-by-area suspension. What is public is the direction. MediaNama reported in June that security agencies under the Home Ministry had frozen Starlinks final clearances and wanted monitoring systems inside India and regular reporting to law enforcement. Starlink disputed the freeze and called its talks with the government active and productive. The design has a security logic. A gateway on Indian soil is the only place where Delhi can enforce anything against a foreign operator. It is also the place where a promise of shutdown-proof connectivity gets tested. The beam does not read maps MediaNama also reports that agencies are examining signal spillover near the borders. A satellite footprint over the Valley does not stop at the Line of Control. The same constellation that serves Gurez serves territory on the other side. Terminals add a second worry. The Indian Army recovered what it described as a Starlink device with weapons in Manipur in December 2024, per MediaNama, and terminals worked in Iran during that countrys conflict without proper licensing. A Rs 33,000 terminal fits in a rucksack. The states likely response is tighter control at the two points it can reach: the gateway and the terminal registry. Both are felt first by the legitimate user in a remote district. The smuggler who skips the registry still depends on a gateway that will carry the traffic, which is why the location of that gateway matters so much to security agencies. The steelman Keeping gateways in India is better than the alternative. A foreign operator running a network over Indian territory with no domestic control point would be a sovereignty problem of a different kind, and the Iran episode shows why agencies worry. Satellite links also survive physical damage that would take a tower or a cable offline, and that has real value in a region of floods and snowfall. So the argument is narrower. Resilience and control are being sold as one product, and they are two. The first protects users from accidents. The second protects the state from users, and the licence conditions will decide which one dominates. Bottom Line Satellite broadband will make Indias border regions harder to cut off by accident. It will also make them easier to switch off on purpose, from a few buildings in Noida, Chennai and Navi Mumbai. Before the Cabinet signs off, Delhi should publish the conditions under which a gateway can be ordered dark, and say who reviews that order. Kashmir has lived with the unpublished version for long enough. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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Building J&Ks Place in Indias GCC Future
On 9 and 10 October 2026, something quite interesting is going to happen at IIM Jammu. The J&K GCC Summit 2026, being organised by IIM Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and in knowledge partnership with NASSCOM, will bring together some of the countrys leading Global Capability Centre (GCC) companies, policymakers, academics and industry leaders. But I believe the significance of these two days goes well beyond a summit. For perhaps the first time, some of the senior-most administrative leaders of Jammu and Kashmir will sit across the table with leaders of Indias GCC industry in a series of candid, no-holds-barred conversations about a question that matters deeply to us: What will it take for Jammu and Kashmir to enter Indias growing GCC ecosystem, and to do so as a credible Tier-2 and Tier-3 destination? That may sound like a familiar proposition at a business summit. It is not. Economic growth is ultimately driven by two sets of stakeholdersthe government that creates the enabling environment and the businesses that take the risk of investing in it. Genuine growth begins when these two sides are willing to listen to each other, ask difficult questions and speak honestly about what works and what does not. That is precisely the spirit in which we are approaching the J&K GCC Summit. Let me explain why In June 2025, a train crossed the Chenab on the worlds highest railway arch bridge, connecting the Kashmir Valley to the national rail network. The bridge was decades in the making. Its deeper value, however, can be expressed in one word that matters as much to an investor as it does to a traveller: predictability. A journey that once depended heavily on weather and a single highway can now be planned with greater certainty. That is the journey we want to begin for J&Ks GCC ecosystem. Building a significant GCC destination will not happen overnight. It may take years. Perhaps decades. But the journey can be made predictable if we learn from those who have already travelled it. Be they leading GCC companies or States that have successfully attracted such investments. That is why the Summit is bringing industry leaders together with representatives of States such as Gujarat, Bihar and Tamil Nadu, which have valuable lessons to share. We do not intend to reinvent the wheel. We want to understand what has worked elsewhere, what has not, and what can be adapted to J&Ks own circumstances. The opportunity before us India already hosts more than 2,200 capability centres employing around 1.9 million professionals and generating close to USD 65 billion in annual exports. Importantly, more than 220 of these centres have already chosen Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The next phase of the GCC story is increasingly moving beyond the established metropolitan centres, with locations outside the metros expected to account for a substantial share of the sectors future workforce. This is where J&K must position itself. The question is not whether Jammu and Kashmir can replicate Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai or Pune. We should not try to become another metro. Our opportunity lies in becoming a different kind of GCC destination. Over the last decade, the case for J&K has changed significantly. Rail and road connectivity has been transformed and air connectivity has expanded. The Union Territory today has an institutional ecosystem that includes an IIM, an IIT and an AIIMS, alongside CSIR-IIIM, NIT Srinagar, the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and the prestigious Universities of Jammu /Kashmir, among several other institutions offering new-age and specialised programmes. In addition to that we also have something that every GCC ultimately needshuman resource. Jammu and Kashmir has a young, educated and increasingly aspirational population. Its universities and technical institutions are producing talent across disciplines. Office, talent and utility costs remain competitive compared to established metropolitan locations. And the security environment today provides a foundation for businesses to plan for the long term. Yet a good proposition is not enough. An investor looking at a new location will ask some very practical questions. Who will take my decision? How long will my approvals take? Where will my people sit on the first day? And who will do the work? The answers to these questions can determine where a GCC chooses to locate, often more decisively than the headline value of an incentive. We have to answer each of them The first is facilitation. The hardest part of entering a new region for an established business is often not the investment itself, but understanding whom to approach and how to navigate the system. In J&K, an investor should not have to make multiple rounds of enquiries across Departments. The investor should have one phone call or one email to make. We therefore need a named facilitation officer, with the authority to convene Departments, resolve issues and remain accountable as a single point of contact for the prospective investor. If banks can provide relationship managers to their customers, there is no reason why government cannot provide the same degree of institutional ownership to an investor. The second question is time Approvals relating to registration, premises, power, fire safety and labour compliance should carry clear and published timelines. These should be tracked through the single-window system and, importantly, measured against actual performance. An investor can plan around a known timeline. It is uncertainty that stalls a project. Strict adherence to prescribed timelines translates to confidence which is quintessential for attracting investments. The third question is space and infrastructure J&K needs to identify and earmark ready-to-occupy office spaces in both Jammu and Srinagar, with floor plates, tenure and tariffs clearly stated in advance. A GCC that decides to come here should be able to occupy its premises within months, not years. The space has to exist before the decision is made. There is also a unique advantage here that few locations can offer. Jammu and Srinagar are two major cities within one Union Territory, under one administration, one policy framework and one institutional point of contact. They draw upon different talent pools and can potentially serve as primary and continuity locations for the same GCC. A company should be able to scale across both cities without having to navigate two different administrations. The fourth question is people Our commitment has to be simple: skilling must respond to actual employer demand. Here comes the role of Mission YUVA and our technical institutions. Mission YUVA, the Skill Development institutions, our universities and the ITI network being upgraded under PM-SETU must increasingly train people for specific roles, in specific numbers and within specific timelines. The Department of Labour and Employment, which is spearheading the organisation of the Summit, will have an important role in translating industry conversations into an actionable talent strategy. This is also where the GCC opportunity becomes much more than an investment proposition. A GCC does not merely bring an office. It brings new skills, new career paths, new technologies and new aspirations. For a young person in Jammu or Srinagar, the arrival of a global company should mean that a world-class career no longer necessarily requires leaving home for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai or Delhi. That is the human dividend we must keep at the centre of this conversation. And then comes the most important question of all: Who will be the first? The first GCC centre matters disproportionately. Every subsequent investor will ask: Who else is already here? The answer today has to change from zero. An anchor GCC can do more than create direct employment. A centre employing 500 professionals can support a comparable ecosystem of opportunities in facilities, transport, hospitality, food services, professional services and other allied sectors. Securing that first anchor tenant is therefore not just another investment target. It is the decisive step in establishing confidence. The administration will concentrate its efforts accordingly. This is why the J&K GCC Summit matters. Every panel, every panellist, every question and every answer over these two days will be an opportunity for us to learn and, equally important, to allow industry to tell us what it needs from us. We are not approaching the Summit merely to showcase J&K. We are approaching it to listen. If we want global capability centres to look beyond the metros, then we must demonstrate that a Tier-2 or Tier-3 location can offer something equally compelling: access to talent, competitive costs, quality institutions, reliable infrastructure, responsive governance and, above all, confidence that commitments made today will hold tomorrow. Jammu and Kashmir has many of these ingredients. The task before us is to bring them together into an ecosystem that works. Our entrepreneurial spirit is gathering momentum. Our young people are increasingly looking towards new-age sectors and new forms of enterprise. The GCC ecosystem can benefit from this talent and ambition, even as its presence here can accelerate the development of that very ecosystem. The Path Forward I do not believe J&K needs to become the biggest GCC destination in India. I believe it can become one of the most differentiated. We have learnt something from building the Chenab Rail Bridge. Great journeys begin with an audacious idea, but they are completed through engineering, patience, persistence and thousands of smaller decisions made correctly along the way. The GCC journey will be no different. We have the ambition. We have the foundations. We have a growing pool of talent. What we now need is execution, industry partnership and the patience to build for the long term. The first J&K GCC Summit is therefore not the culmination of a journey. It is the beginning of one. And if we get the beginning right, I believe the destination is within reach. A GCC ecosystem that proves that the next generation of Indias growth need not come only from its largest cities, but can also emerge from its most promising Tier-2 and Tier-3 centres. Jammu and Kashmir is ready to make that journey. The promise is not that it will happen overnight. The promise is that we are ready to make it happen. (The writer is Chief Secretary, Government of Jammu and Kashmir)
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Kamal Haasan greets PM Modi on 25 years in public service
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor and MP Kamal Haasan has extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust and affection of the people. In his message, Haasan recalled his own long association with public life and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year after taking the oath as a Member of Parliament. He said their conversation had centred on their aspirations for India and their responsibility towards future generations. Twenty-five years in public office is, above all, a testament to the trust and love of the people, Haasan said, addressing the Prime Minister as Shri Narendra Modi ji. Drawing a parallel with his own experience, Haasan said his journey of 70 years in public life had also been sustained by people's trust and affection. His message placed public support at the heart of both journeys, presenting it as the foundation of a lasting relationship with the people. Haasan also expressed appreciation for the reception he received when he met PM Modi following his entry into Parliament. Although he was a first-time MP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been gracious enough to make time for him, he said. Last year, when I met him after taking my oath as an MP, he was gracious enough to give time to a first-time MP, Haasan recalled. According to Haasan, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the country's future beyond their respective political affiliations. He said they spoke about their hopes and dreams for India, along with the shared responsibility of working towards a stronger nation. Irrespective of our political affiliations, we spoke of our hopes and dreams for India and of our shared duty to build a stronger nation and a better future for generations to come, he said. The tribute combined congratulations on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's milestone with a personal recollection of their interaction. Haasan's message emphasised the importance of public trust and the responsibilities that accompany participation in public life. By recalling their discussion, the MP highlighted the possibility of engaging on national aspirations across political differences. His message linked the anniversary to a broader call for commitment to India's future, with the welfare of succeeding generations forming a central part of the responsibility he said they shared as elected public representatives.
IGPL Hyderabad Invitational: Five player lead opens with a string of low scores
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Five players packed the top of the leaderboard at 5-under 65 as the IGPL Krishna Invitational 2026 Hyderabad opened with a scoring spree at the Hyderabad Golf Association course in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Four-time IGPL winner Gaganjeet Bhullar, in-form Aryan Roopa Anand, former Indian Open champion C Muniyappa, Rohit Baisoya and UAEs Joshua Grenville-Wood, making his IGPL debut, all finished the opening round on 5-under. As many as 16 players were within two shots of each other, leaving the tournament very open with two days left. Punjab Raptors and Chennai Lions GC shared the team honours after the first two at 9-under, with Bhullar showing the way for Chennai and Muniyappa being the spearhead for Punjab Raptors. For Chennai, all four players were under par, with Bhullar at 5-under, Samarth Dwivedi and Yashas Chandra at 4-under, and Harshjeet Sethi at 3-under. For Krishna Punjab Raptors, Muniyappa was the top man at 5-under, while Harendra Gupta carded 4-under and Karandeep Kochhar was 3-under. The two best scores will count for team competition. Aryan Roopa Anand was flying the flag for Delhi Blue Bulls with 5-under, and he was supported by his team leader, Shiv Kapur, who played 1-under. With generous fairways offering plenty of chances to attack, birdies came thick and fast and eagles added to the drama in the third event of the second half of IGPL Season 2. Aryan produced perhaps the most spectacular start of the day, making two eagles in his first five holes, both on par-4s the second and fifth. After a dropped shot on the 15th, he bounced back with birdies on the 16th and 17th to close with a 5-under 65. It was another low round from the one-time IGPL winner this season, who has repeatedly shown an ability to go deep under par. It was a good, positive start. This is a golf course Ive played at throughout my junior amateur days, so theres a lot of familiarity here, and Im very happy with the way Ive started today, said Aryan, who knows the course well and believes that familiarity can help him stay aggressive. Its a golf course where you can take advantage of certain holes, and the key is to be good off the tee. Im tied for the lead today, but every day is a new day. I just want to stick to my strengths, he said. I like to be aggressive at the flags and take the aggressive option, so Ill continue doing that and play some fearless golf. Muniyappa, meanwhile, showed that his experience remains a formidable asset. The 2009 Indian Open champion mixed five birdies and an eagle with two bogeys to join the leaders at 5-under. His eagle came on the 15th and helped turn what had been a solid round into a share of the lead. I did well today. I made a couple of bogeys, but also had an eagle on the 15th, so overall it was a very good day, said Muniyappa, who is playing for the Punjab Raptors, and was encouraged by the way he managed his game. The Krishna Punjab Raptors have a good, experienced team. Weve had some ups and downs over the last 45 events, but I believe we will do better in this event. Personally, I felt calmer today. He also appears to have embraced a simpler approach to his swing. He said, After so many years, Ive realised that my swing is still there, and while Im trying to make it perfect, that may not happen. So now Im focusing on playing with my natural swing. Gaganjeet Bhullar, seeking another IGPL title, also produced a steady yet aggressive round. He made two birdies on the front nine before stepping up the pace coming home, picking up four birdies against a bogey on the back nine to finish at 5-under. Joshua Grenville-Wood almost grabbed the outright lead. The UAE player made two birdies and an eagle on the front nine before adding two more birdies on the back nine. He reached 6-under before a bogey on the closing hole brought him back to 5-under and into the five-way tie. Rohit Baisoya also made an explosive start, producing back-to-back birdies on the first two holes and repeating the feat on the eighth and ninth to make the turn in 4-under. His momentum was checked by back-to-back bogeys on the back nine, but he steadied himself with a birdie on the 17th to finish alongside the other four leaders. Just one stroke behind the leaders, four players were locked at 4-under 66. Samarth Dwivedi was among them after being in the leading group for much of the day. He was still at 5-under through 16 holes before dropping his only shot of the round on the 17th. He was joined by Harendra Gupta, Yashas Chandra and Ravi Kumar, who is playing his first season on the IGPL. Pukhraj Singh Gill, fresh from a third-place finish in an Asian Development Tour event in Egypt, made a strong recovery. He dropped two shots in his first five holes but responded with five birdies and did not drop another shot thereafter to card 3-under 67 to be Tied-10th. Gill was tied alongside leading woman player Vani Kapoor, Harshjeet Sethie, Danish Verma, Saarthak Chhibber, Sachin Baisoya and Karandeep Kochhar as seven players were tied 10th at 3-under. Kochhar's round was one of the more dramatic ones on the course. He began with a birdie and an eagle in his first six holes and then continued the roller-coaster ride with another eagle, three birdies and two bogeys between the sixth and 11th holes. He eventually signed for a 3-under 67.
Five Golfers Share Lead In Hyderabad IGPL Opener
Five golfers, including Gaganjeet Bhullar, Aryan Roopa Anand, C Muniyappa, Rohit Baisoya, and Joshua Grenville-Wood, are tied for the lead at 5-under 65 after the opening round of the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational Hyderabad. Punjab Raptors and Vimtra Chennai Lions GC share the team honours, with 16 players within two shots of the lead, promising a competitive tournament.
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