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Amitabh Bachchan Apologises For Delayed Fan Replies On Diwali

Actor says hand discomfort has affected his ability to write personal responses to fans' greetings and gifts

8 Nov 2026 4:29 pm
TN Scraps Kurian Panel on Centre-State Relations, Cites Overlapping Role

According to the government's rationale, the panel became redundant following the reconstitution of the Tamil Nadu State Law Commission on August 7, 2026, which was granted a broad mandate to examine Centre-state relations and review existing laws

8 Nov 2026 4:27 pm
Taylor Kitsch, Alexandra Daddario Join True-Crime Film

Christopher Walken also boards 'Long Island Bank Robber', directed by Matthew Gentile

8 Nov 2026 4:24 pm
Bollywood Celebrities Extend Diwali Wishes On Social Media

Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Ram Charan among stars wishing fans on the festival

8 Nov 2026 4:21 pm
KTR Drove Sister Out of Home, Will He Do Good to People': Revanth Reddy

Revanth Reddy said the government would launch the second phase of distribution of free 'Indiramma' sarees to women on November 19 on the occasion of birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

8 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
Krishna District: Class X Student Found Dead At BC Hostel

Protesting against the incident, the family members staged a demonstration outside the government hospital, demanding justice for the student.

8 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
3 Family Members Found Dead at Gachibowli Apartment

The police received information that three people committed suicide in the flat at 8.40 am on Sunday

8 Nov 2026 4:02 pm
Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal Share First Glimpse Of Son Vihaan

Couple Twins With Their Son In Coordinated Festive Outfits On Diwali

8 Nov 2026 3:45 pm
FSSAI Seizes 3,280 Tonnes Of Food Products Worth Rs 82 Crore

Regulator Cancels 52 Licences, Suspends 1,133 In Festive Season Crackdown

8 Nov 2026 3:34 pm
Aramco Building In Riyadh Targeted In Attempted Attack: Saudi Arabia

Falling Shrapnel Causes Minor Damage; No Injuries Or Fatalities Reported

8 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
Sonia Gandhi Recalls Diwali Memories: Decorated Ganesh Idol, Diyas At Home

Sonia also reminisces about the blue skies and pleasant weather in those days around this time of the year.

8 Nov 2026 3:26 pm
Sensex Jumps 402 Points, Nifty Rises 79 In Muhurat Trading

Buying In Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank Lifts Market Sentiment

8 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
DK Shivakumar Appeals to CM Vijay for Unity Over Mekedatu Dam Issue

He underlined that the Mekedatu reservoir will ultimately benefit both states and act as a crucial balancing system for the region during water shortages

8 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
Hyderabad: Fire Breaks Out At Firecracker Shop In Chilkalguda

Locals panicked after hearing the loud sounds and witnessing the massive flames rising from the shop. The fire gutted the shop.

8 Nov 2026 3:00 pm
Revanth Reddy Vows to Turn One Crore Women into Millionaires by 2034

Revanth Reddy promised to work towards making every member financially independent and a successful entrepreneur

8 Nov 2026 2:34 pm
Jagtial Youth Found Dead In US Hostel Room

Rishi's friends informed his family members that he was found dead in his hostel room. The circumstances surrounding his death are not yet known.

8 Nov 2026 2:30 pm
Keralam LoP Vijayan to Shift Homes as Official Residence Repairs Drag On

A fire broke out at Cantonment House last month, damaging a portion of the building. Vijayan has since raised concerns several times over the delay in completing the repairs

8 Nov 2026 2:29 pm
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Celebrates Birthday With Family In Kodangal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and several other prominent leaders extended birthday wishes to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

8 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
Three Killed in Head-on Bike Crash near Melur

Arumugam and Lokesh were travelling towards Pulipatti along the Alagar Kovil road to buy meat for the festival when their motorcycle collided head-on with a two-wheeler ridden by Kumar

8 Nov 2026 2:14 pm
Empty Bus Turns Turtle After Hitting Median Near Karur, Crew Injured

The bus was returning to Tirupur empty after dropping off passengers at Tiruchirappalli

8 Nov 2026 2:01 pm
Delhi Diwali Begins With AQI Nearing Severe Mark At 383

24 Monitoring Stations Record Severe Air Quality; Jahangirpuri Worst At 450

8 Nov 2026 1:52 pm
Police Raid 13 Hookah Bars in Chennai

The Mylapore police have seized 91 kilograms of gutkha products being smuggled in a cargo vehicle and arrested one person

8 Nov 2026 1:52 pm
Erode Kani Market Traders Protest Against Roadside Vendors

The traders at the integrated textile shopping complex, Kani Market, functioning near Panneerselvam Park protested that the roadside business and high rent for their shops have hampered their business

8 Nov 2026 1:48 pm
TN Govt Warns of Fatal Injuries, Urges to Avoid Hand-Held Firecrackers

Holding such crackers while igniting them could cause severe burns to the head, face and hands, loss of fingers, permanent eye damage and other life-threatening injuries

8 Nov 2026 1:42 pm
WhatsApp Video Call Hack Costs 65-Year-Old Kannur Man Rs 2.69 Lakh

Fraudsters Targeted Man While He Was Trying To Return Footwear Bought Online

8 Nov 2026 1:37 pm
Don't Dump Clothes, Slippers In Pamba: Chennithala To Sabarimala Pilgrims

Home Minister Appeals To Devotees To Keep River Clean

8 Nov 2026 1:33 pm
Telangana Celebrates Deepavali; Governor Visits Bhagya Lakshmi Temple

The governor urged people to celebrate the festival with love, compassion and a spirit of service

8 Nov 2026 1:33 pm
Naidu Extends 99th Birthday Wishes to Advani

I feel privileged to have worked with him during our time in the NDA. May he be blessed with good health, happiness and longevity in the years ahead, Naidu said

8 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
DK Shivakumar Stands Firm on Excess Ethanol Claims Despite OMC Denials

We have checked; the mixing is happening at the petrol bunks. Where it is being distributed, mixing is happening there; we have all the documents, he said

8 Nov 2026 1:15 pm
Congress Agitation Against CEC To Continue Until His Removal: Venugopal

Party To Launch Nationwide 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' Campaign

8 Nov 2026 1:05 pm
New Zealanders Won't Know For Weeks Who Won Election As Neither Side Secures Clear Victory

Opportunity, led by political newcomer Qiulae Wong, is unaligned with either bloc and Wong has said she could work with either side to form a government

8 Nov 2026 1:05 pm
VD Satheesan Extends Birthday Wishes to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

VD Satheesan wished Reddy good health and happiness and expressed hope that he would continue his efforts to transform Telangana through his leadership and vision

8 Nov 2026 12:54 pm
First Diwali Since Nation Became Free From Naxalism: PM Modi in Bastar

Prime Minister said that Diwali 2026 was particularly significant as every district in the country was now free from Naxalism, and crores of citizens had overcome the fear associated with the Maoist insurgency

8 Nov 2026 12:52 pm
Students Urged to Help Eradicate Child Marriages

Harikrishna said child marriage had serious consequences for children's education, health and future prospects

8 Nov 2026 12:51 pm
Aadhaar Cards Have No Expiry Date, But Regular Updates Advised

Suresh Aadhaar cards had no expiry date, but cardholders should update their biometric and iris details regularly

8 Nov 2026 12:43 pm
Four Killed as Car Hits Under-Construction Bridge on Surat-Chennai Expressway

They were returning to their native village on Saturday after visiting the Bhavani Devi temple at Tuljapur in Maharashtra

8 Nov 2026 12:32 pm
3 Killed, 2 Injured as Speeding Lorry Hits Auto on ORR

The incident took place when they were returning from tree planting work in Muchinthal: Police

8 Nov 2026 12:29 pm
Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepted Two Houthi Missiles Over Riyadh

Loud Explosions Heard In Saudi Capital After Missile Launch

8 Nov 2026 12:22 pm
JNU Student Loses Vision In One Eye After Cleaver Attack

Four Students Injured In Hostel Clash; University Rusticates Four

8 Nov 2026 12:07 pm
Nooru Kodi Vaanavil - Review: Promising Idea That Settles for Usual Romance

CAST: Harish Kalyan, Siddhi Idnani, Kovai Sarala, Thambi Ramaiah, M. Rinil, VJ Parvathi DIRECTION: Sasi

8 Nov 2026 12:02 pm
440 Ambulances Readied in Coimbatore Zone for Deepavali Emergencies

Salem District Joint Director of Health Services Dr. Nandini has advised all government hospitals to be on high alert

8 Nov 2026 11:47 am
Tamil Nadu Man Killed In Israel Construction Accident Buried

Veeramani, 31, died after an elevator suddenly descended at a construction site on October 28.

8 Nov 2026 11:44 am
Rain May Give Wet Twist to Deepavali Celebrations

For Chennai, however, the forecast does not indicate continuous or widespread heavy rain. Short spells of rain or thunderstorms could occur, meaning that the weather may vary considerably between different parts of the city

8 Nov 2026 11:43 am
Gold, Silver May Remain Under Pressure Amid US-Iran Tensions

Inflation Data, Fed Commentary, Crude Oil Prices To Guide Bullion Trends Next Week

8 Nov 2026 11:39 am
85-Year-Old Booked For Remarks Against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

Kerala Police Register Cybercrime Case Over Alleged Abusive WhatsApp Posts

8 Nov 2026 11:36 am
Sale of Organic Vegetables Begins in Kumbakonam

Organic vegetable sale has also been introduced in Thanjavur, Thirukattuppalli, Papanasam, Peravurani and Pattukottai Farmers Markets

8 Nov 2026 11:29 am
New Mexico's Iconic Rock Formations Collapse After Heavy Rains

Two iconic rock formations in New Mexico have collapsed amid torrential rainfall and flooding linked to a powerful El Nio weather pattern, prompting concerns over the loss of natural and culturally significant landmarks.

8 Nov 2026 11:25 am
No Major Rise in Murders, Crimes Against Women in TN During 2025, 2026

Tamil Nadu State Crimes Record Bureau data shows in 2026, till July, 1,510 murder attempts were recorded, at a monthly average of 215

8 Nov 2026 11:18 am
Microsoft Winding Down Oracle Deal to Rent AI Cloud Capacity

In recent months, Microsoft has been turning off rented computing capacity from Oracle after declining to renew the contract

8 Nov 2026 11:16 am