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Register FIR in public library book scam case: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directs DVAC

The judges direct the authorities to freeze the bank accounts of Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan, and others involved. The government should immediately take disciplinary action, including the suspension of the officials involved, they say

11 Nov 2026 6:47 pm
Spicy food, speedy approvals: Lokesh welcomes CII summit delegates to Vizag

Andhra Pradesh is set to sign 141 MoUs worth 12.14 lakh crore and issue 30 Government Orders at the November 1213 summit, with investments projected to generate 2.46 lakh jobs

11 Nov 2026 6:33 pm
Man accused in private school scam involving ex-DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh surrenders at Chennai court

The judge remanded him in judicial custody till November 25 and ordered that he be lodged in Puzhal Central Prison

11 Nov 2026 6:23 pm
Karnataka bears 84% of Bengaluru Metro project costs, seeks greater Centre funding

Of the 77,891 crore combined project outlay for Metro Phases 1, 2, 2A, 2B and the estimated cost of Phase 3, Karnataka was contributing 65,291 crore, while the Centre's share was 12,600 crore, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.

11 Nov 2026 5:50 pm
HC asks SSUS why it persists with demand for apology from protesting students who were already under suspension

A Bench of Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan was considering a plea by 16 students who had been suspended from the university pending an enquiry into the protest in which they reportedly did a mock funeral of the V-C

11 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
Madras Musical Association to host an evening of orchestral and choral music

When music is the host, who can reject an RSVP? Another musical evening is around the corner, as the group will showcase a symphony orchestra along with choral works

11 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Andhra aims to secure 10 lakh crore at CII Partnership Summit, says TDP MP Chintakayala Vijay

Andhra Pradeshs GSDP growth rose to a record 8.51%, making it the second fastest-growing State, Rajya Sabha MP Chintakayala Vijay says

11 Nov 2026 4:37 pm
Tamil Nadu, which produced patriots, must continue on the path of nationalism: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan

Tamil Nadu would be a well-developed State by continuing to remain on the path of nationalism, he said

11 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
Conduct of area sabhas, ward fund allocation cause recurring friction between Chennai Corporation councillors and officials

GCC councillors also flag official apathy, fund curbs and delays in civic works during the council meeting

11 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
Tamil Nadu may approach Supreme Court seeking greater powers for Cauvery Water Management Authority

The State wants the Authority to be modelled along the lines of theBhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)

11 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
Andhra Pradesh to spend Rs.632 crore on restoration of 789 lift irrigation schemes

The restored schemes will provide irrigation to 7.49 lakh acres, officials tell Chief Minister Naidu

11 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Thomas Isaac questions Ciza Thomass credentials as V-C; she says her qualifications are open to scrutiny

In a Facebook post, Isaac alleges that Dr. Thomass 'only credential is she has been appointed by Sangh Parivar

11 Nov 2026 2:46 pm
Firecrackers still Delhis top pollutant after Deepavali, IITM finds

The contribution of firecrackers to the city's pollution levels was significantly higher on November 9, a day after Deepavali, before declining on November 11, the IITM models showed

11 Nov 2026 2:35 pm
The controversy surrounding procuring books for the Periyar Arivulagam | Explained

The controversy caused a furore in Tamil Nadu, as the case heads into a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption inquiry, court intervention and the scope of investigations has now explanded to include inventories in several other libraries

11 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Six arrested for murder of two minor boys at Samayapuram near Tiruchi

One of the accused was shot in the left knee by a police officer using his service weapon after he allegedly attempted to assault police personnel while being taken for weapon recovery

11 Nov 2026 2:19 pm
Delhi: Four-year-old falls into uncovered sewer, rescue teams search for child

A four-year-old boy fell into a sewer in outer Delhis Baprola area.

11 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
Fadnavis proposes phased redevelopment of Mumbai airports T1 to avoid disruption of flights

Under the proposed plan, Terminal 1B of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai would be developed first, after which operations from Terminal 1A would be shifted to 1B

11 Nov 2026 1:59 pm
The personal is political: Dilpreet Bhullars new photobook gives refugees a voice

Dilpreet Bhullars photobook Lands We Inherit: Lines We Breathe consists of photo-documentation of the objects and personal testimonials by refugees, and archival maps rendered in cyanotype

11 Nov 2026 1:58 pm
Tamil Nadu to push green cracker production in meeting with Sivakasi manufacturers this month: Minister V.K. Rajeev

On Chennai recording higher pollution levels this Deepavali, the Minister said the government would take up targeted awareness campaigns in Valasaravakkam, where the air quality levels were the highest in the city on Deepavali

11 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
Gang robs bank agent of 1.50 crore collected from Tasmac outlets in Kancheepuram

A small group of unidentified persons hijacked the bank agents car, which contained the cash collected from the Tasmac outlets

11 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
Madras first weaver village

Colletpet near Tiruvottriyur, now known as Kaladipettai, was set up as a weaving village by Governor Joseph Collet in 1717

11 Nov 2026 11:21 am
Delhi air quality deteriorates, AQI settles at 303

The national capital is battling rising pollution levels after Deepavali, with stubble burning in neighbouring States contributing to the deterioration

11 Nov 2026 10:53 am
Court summons former Keralam DGP R. Sreelekha in Rahul Gandhi defamation case

In her controversial speech on October 14, Sreelekha allegedly attributed Rahul Gandhis protest in Delhi to a substance abuse-induced high

11 Nov 2026 9:56 am
Dipke seeks exemption from appearance in Lehra Do Tiranga protest case in Delhi

The next hearing is scheduled for December 2; advocate cites family commitments and health as reasons

11 Nov 2026 9:41 am
ECI got grave, sensitive objection on registration of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), Delhi HC told

The ECI said when the commission issued reminders to the CEO, Punjab to expedite the field verification reports, the CEO submitted a positive verification report in April which was under active consideration

11 Nov 2026 8:52 am
Bombay High Court refuses stage permission for Chhath Puja at Girgaon Chowpatty

A Bench of Justices Advait Sethna and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale held that Article 25 places freedom of conscience and freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion within order, morality and health

11 Nov 2026 4:10 am
Book purchase order for Kamarajar Grand Library cancelled

Publishers have been also been asked to take back their book submissions for the facility, which are currently being kept in storage at the District Central Library in Tiruchi

11 Nov 2026 12:49 am
Register FIR in public library book scam case, Madras HC directs DVAC

The judges direct the authorities to freeze the bank accounts of Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan, and others involved. The government should immediately take disciplinary action, including the suspension of the officials involved, they say

11 Nov 2026 12:44 am
Kin of three workers who died at private firm in Hosur agree to receive bodies

They were assured a solatium of 30 lakh each apart from the insurance amount

11 Nov 2026 12:37 am
Focus on Tamil during Kandasashthi: Minister

He urged temples under the purview of the department to ensure that Odhuvars chant/sing the Thirupugazh, Thirumurai, and Kandasashthi kavacham

11 Nov 2026 12:33 am
Corporation to monitor air quality in Chennai; installs sensors at 93 places

Digital boards have been put up to display real-time air quality index in 75 places; the Integrated Command and Control Centre is expected to play a central role in monitoring, analysing, coordinating, and managing air quality across the city

11 Nov 2026 12:17 am
State govt. employees who donate organs likely to get leave for recuperation

The Health Minister says that the government is likely to provide 42 days of leave to employees who donate organs

10 Nov 2026 11:46 pm
Telangana to host Bharat Summit on November 13 and 14

Global leaders and policymakers from 70 countries expected to attend; Kharge, Rahul and Priyanka invited, says Congress Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid

10 Nov 2026 10:32 pm
Three persons convicted in 26.58-lakh commercial tax fraud case in Keralam

The case relates to irregularities in the payment of advance tax by traders engaged in interstate commerce during 2007-08

10 Nov 2026 10:24 pm