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Citing GST revenue decline, Stalin says Tamil Nadu is doomed under TVK government

The DMK president said the States growth rate in GST revenue had fallen below the national average

2 Nov 2026 4:58 pm
Tamil Nadu government reconstitutes State Board for Wildlife

The earlier board was reconstituted in April 2022, and the latest exercise follows a request from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden after the tenure of its non-official members expired.

2 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
EU Film Festival 2026 to bring 28 award-winning European films to India

The EU Film Festival (EUFF) 2026 is back in India for its 31st run, bringing 28 award-winning European films from 27 EU countries plus Ukraine in 30 languages

2 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Kashmir issue will be resolved by talks that heal, not experiments or UAPA: Mehbooba Mufti

The Government of India experimented a lot to enforce peace in Kashmir; the baton policy will not work...This year, the protesters in Delhi tasted what Kashmir has been suffering all these years. Mehbooba Mufti says

2 Nov 2026 4:25 pm
West Asia conflict: China's Foreign Minister pushes for dialogue

Dialogue and negotiation are the way to resolve West Asia conflicts, Chinese FM told Ali Bagheri Kani, the Deputy Secretary of the Iran Supreme National Security Council

2 Nov 2026 4:24 pm
Israel wants to maximise occupation but minimise Palestinian population: Justice Muralidhar| The View from India

In this episode, Justice Muralidhar speaks to Stanly Johny about the UN Commissions findings on Israels actions in Gaza, allegations of genocide and war crimes, Palestinian displacement, and the prospects for international accountability and a political settlement.

2 Nov 2026 4:23 pm
Police launch probe into alleged theft of evidence in 124 cases from Magistrate court in Kochi

Alleged theft took place from the courts evidence room between January 1, 2016 and September 21, 2026, according to FIR

2 Nov 2026 4:18 pm
EVMs vs paper ballots: What makes MLC polls different? | Explained

Why are paper ballots still used in MLC elections when India uses Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls? The BJP-led NDAs victory in the recent Legislative Council elections has renewed the political debate over EVMs and paper ballots. But MLC polls follow a different voting system, where voters rank candidates in order of preference. We explain how the single transferable vote system works, why existing EVMs cannot be used for these elections, and which other electi

2 Nov 2026 4:13 pm
Experts call for cross-sector collaboration to implement One Health initiative in Karnataka

The discussions focused on the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, and the need to move beyond fragmented responses towards co-ordinated action involving communities, government institutions and multiple sectors

2 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
Don't travel by air, says Supreme Court; refuses urgent listing of plea alleging 700% hike in airfares

Centre says aviation rules under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam being fast-tracked to curb volatility and ensure passenger protection

2 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
Cyclone Murasu: CM directs officials to brace for flood into Bapatla district

Heavy inflows are expected through irrigation canals from upstream districts for four days

2 Nov 2026 4:06 pm
Kerala State Board for Wildlife reconstitution draws flak over choice of nominees

Environmental activists question certain nominees commitment to wildlife conservation. Board, headed by CM as chairperson and Forest Minister as vice-chairperson, includes three legislators

2 Nov 2026 4:02 pm
Cyclone Murasu: Chennai roads damaged as city receives heavy rainfall

During the 24-hour period ending 6 a.m. on November 2, 2026, Parrys Corner in George Town received the highest rainfall in Chennai, recording 149.2 mm.

2 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
Wont stop until action is taken against Gyanesh Kumar, says Tejashwi Yadav on INDIA blocs rally

While talking to the media on Monday, Tejashwi Yadav said that the opposition INDIA bloc must remain united to fight challenges, asserting that they will not stop until action is taken against Gyanesh Kumar following their massive Ramlila Maidan rally.

2 Nov 2026 3:56 pm
What a new global study on pain reveals about womens experiences

The studys findings about women having a higher prevalence of pain across anatomical sites, resonate with observations from India, say experts, noting that even so, womens pain has historically been under-recognised, misunderstood, or inadequately treated

2 Nov 2026 3:52 pm
Modi, Shah & Nadda have lost sleep over opposition rallys success, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda were rattled by the success of Sundays opposition rally, which called for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Modi, Shah and Nadda have lost sleep over the opposition rallys success, Tagore said, adding that the rally had sent a strong message that Gyanesh Kumar must go. He further said the opposition would decide its future course of action

2 Nov 2026 3:52 pm
Akhilesh Yadav calls Ramlila Maidan rally a turning point for democracy

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday (November 1, 2026) said the Ramlila Maidan has turned into the Haldighati of democracy.

2 Nov 2026 3:51 pm
Cyclone Murasu: Seven fishermen caught in rough seas rescued in Nellore

Their boat drifted towards Patakadapalem after its engine failed in rough seas

2 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
AgriNova: When a farm can text and call you!

Coming from the minds of two young innovators, this machine serves to form a line of communication between a farm and its farmer.

2 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Why Loop Engineering is the new skill Indian students cant afford to ignore

Loop Engineering is becoming baseline literacy for graduates entering an industry shifting from writing code to orchestrating the systems that write it

2 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Cyclone Murasu strengthens, heavy rain alerts issued across southern States

Cyclone Murasu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole on November 3. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), wind speeds could reach 100110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph. Schools and colleges have been closed in Chennai and Tiruvallur, while heavy rain alerts have been issued in parts of Telangana. The storm comes just days after Cyclone Arnab battered parts of the eastern coas

2 Nov 2026 3:45 pm
Thane, Hingoli courts receive bomb threat emails; nothing suspicious found

The court authorities immediately informed the police, following which a police team, accompanied by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), rushed to the spot and launched a thorough search

2 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
CPI(M)-led group holds march to Sanskrit universitys Kalady campus demanding permission for suspended SFI activists to write exams as per HC order

Varsity had suspended 16 students in connection with protest led by SFI to press various demands while a meeting of Syndicate was under way on August 13

2 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
Repoll held in Tirupati, Chimakurthy after alleged booth capturing

Ongole recorded 71.27% turnout in Sundays municipal polls, says Prakasam Collector

2 Nov 2026 3:33 pm
Madras High Court permits Vaiko to oppose Vedantas plea for green copper plant at Thoothukudi Sterlite premises

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan also allow impleading petitions filed by Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu and activist R. Fatima

2 Nov 2026 3:31 pm
Supreme Court lifts firecracker ban for Deepavali in Delhi-NCR

Supreme Court allowed bursting certified green crackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 during Deepavali

2 Nov 2026 3:27 pm
Gatsby Collections festive edits explore contemporary menswear and womenswear

From a one-piece collar jacket to a skirt-trouser hybrid, Gatsby Collection unveils its festive edits, Quiet Attraction and Borrowed Light, in Chennai, featuring experimental silhouettes and intricate hand-embroidered detailing

2 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
Shock and regret: scientists react to AI roiling lifes work

OpenAI and Anthropic each said last week that one of their AI models had disproved the exponential time hypothesis

2 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
How Murasu became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone

Murasu is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

2 Nov 2026 3:09 pm
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirzas pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objection

We dont need lessons on how to celebrate #Diwali from @deespeak. Our traditions are deeply rooted in our culture, BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam said

2 Nov 2026 2:59 pm
Andhra goes ahead with Kotia local body polls despite Odishas plea in Supreme Court

The YSRCP and the TDP both claim the disputed border villages will vote for them on November 5

2 Nov 2026 2:58 pm
Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz

The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said

2 Nov 2026 2:57 pm
KEA to go ahead with written examination for recruitment of PU college principals in Karnataka on November 20, 22

The lecturers association had submitted a representation seeking postponement of the examination by one month citing lack of time for preparation

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Students of Wayanad school protest seeking revocation of principals transfer over alleged lapses during study tour

Higher Education department took action against him claiming that official guidelines were not followed during a study tour undertaken by students

2 Nov 2026 2:49 pm
Cheranalloor luxury car crash case: High drama marks hearing on plea to cancel teen drivers bail

Prosecution and counsel for victims family trade charges. Court says further proceedings to be held in-camera in the afternoon, considering involvement of a child in conflict with law

2 Nov 2026 2:42 pm
Ministry of Defence seals contracts worth over 53,000 crore to procure eight warships for Navy

The contracts were signed with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for acquisition of eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs)

2 Nov 2026 2:40 pm
Is there an alternative to corticosteroids to control vomiting during chemotherapy? A new study attempts to find out

An Indian multicentre phase III trial found that an olanzapine-based regimen, which is non-steroidal, was not inferior to the standard dexamethasone-based prophylaxis, which is a steroid, for vomiting control. More research, however, is needed to establish the findings widely

2 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Watch: Delhi chokes again as AQI hits 310, restrictions tighten

Delhis air quality deteriorated to the very poor category on November 2, with the AQI touching 310. As pollution levels rise across north India, the Delhi government has introduced winter restrictions, including curbs on older vehicles, construction activities and private offices. Heres what the measures mean and why Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution every winter.

2 Nov 2026 2:26 pm
Chennai police granted custody of ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh for three days

A fresh medical fitness certificate must also be obtained and submitted to the court when he is produced after the completion of the interrogation, said the Special Court for Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

2 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
Akshay Bysani on his 1945 Patek Philippe and its legacy

This watch has been in my family for a long time and it means the world to me, says Akshay Bysani, a luxury marketer and watch collector

2 Nov 2026 2:20 pm
Dr. Rajkumars song If You Come Today gets a hip-hop twist, courtesy rapper Gubbi

Rapper Gubbi and culture curator Nandith Jaisimha recently releasedIf You Come Today 2.0, drawing inspiration from the 1978 classic sung by Dr. Rajkumar

2 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
Vishnu Ravindran Nairs new single encapsulates the quieter side of New York City

Vishnu Ravindran Nairs new song is inspired by the calm and tranquility of New York City. The New York That Sleeps is about the rarer side of this busy metropolis

2 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
Ramlila Maidan rally: FIR registered over graffiti on police vehicle

The FIR was registered at Kamla Market police station under sections of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act

2 Nov 2026 2:14 pm