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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay virtually inaugurates Raptee.HVs flagship experience centre in Chennai

Raptee.HV is a high-voltage electric motorcycle manufacturing company based in Chennai

11 Nov 2026 3:42 pm
Telangana seeks World Bank assistance for urban mission programme in PURE and RARE regions

The project will help local bodies finance and manage with their own resources and access market finance by strengthening Telangana Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TUFIDC) as financial intermediary

11 Nov 2026 3:29 pm
Watch: IYCC calls SIR a BJP-RSS project, seeks inquiry into voter deletions

The IYCC alleges that over 74 lakh voters, accounting for 11.5% of Tamil Nadus electorate, have been deleted from electoral rolls. The collective has called for an inquiry into the deletions and announced a rally against the SIR exercise on November 26.

11 Nov 2026 3:29 pm
Mutual fund inflows hit 1.73 lakh crore in October, equity MF flows fall 14% over September

Under the equity scheme, the larger mid-cap category received an inflow of 9,484 crore. The equity funds remain the largest contributor of around 60% of the total folios, with 9.64 lakh additions during this particular month

11 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
Anaemia prevention in India: pivoting towards better multidimensional strategies

If anaemia reduction should align with Indias goals for NCD reduction, then the focus must be on better diets through diversification. That should be non-negotiable for public health policy: no amount of papering over cracks with pills and potions will work in the long term

11 Nov 2026 3:26 pm
Two days past Deepavali, NPCI yet to announce a date for UPI MDR rollout

About a month ago, when the NPCI had pushed back the rollout of MDR from its original date of October 15, it had said it would be implemented immediately post Diwali

11 Nov 2026 3:26 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
Sonia Gandhis memoir sparks debate over Pranabs PM ambitions

In her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, Sonia Gandhi recalls how former President Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his ambition to become Prime Minister during a conversation in 2010. His daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, has questioned Sonia Gandhis reaction, asking whether ambition is a crime. The book also discusses Sonia Gandhis relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tensions within the Gandhi family.

11 Nov 2026 3:14 pm
Auto, taxi fares in Keralam to go up from January 1; operators call off strike

Decision taken at meeting between representatives of auto-taxi trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John; unions have demanded that existing minimum fare of 30 be raised to 50. Panel to study proposed revision

11 Nov 2026 3:10 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
A year after the Red Fort blast, what has the investigation revealed? | Explained

Who was identified as the driver of the car that exploded? How did the investigation unfold? Who are the accused arrested by the investigating agencies?

11 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Militants open fire on CRPF party in Kulgam, one injured

One officer reportedly injured in firing

11 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Model minority blues: How Vivek Ramaswamy got mean, got whupped and lost his soul

Why desi Americans should thank Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio defeat

11 Nov 2026 2:50 pm
Congress launches Punjab Mangda Insaaf campaign ahead of State polls

Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the State Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa launched the campaign at the party headquarters in Chandigarh

11 Nov 2026 2:47 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
Over eight lakh glass bangles adorn Goddess Kanaka Durga for Gajula Alankaram in Vijayawada

The temple doubles the number of bangles used last year to decorate the deity and its premises

11 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
WhatsApp to simplify communication on app, add financial services

Metas head of WhatsApp Kunal Shah shared a post outlining some largely expected outcomes for the messaging platform

11 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Mafia rule prevails at every level in Bihar, claims RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

Targeting Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the RJD national working president asserted that his lack of administrative acumen, inexperience and ineffective leadership had left the police and bureaucracy virtually unaccountable

11 Nov 2026 2:29 pm
Alice Huang, who reportedly had affair with Nvidia CEO, is Chinese banker turned tech exec

An affair between Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, who reportedly was suspected of working as a spy for Beijing, has rocked the tech and political worlds

11 Nov 2026 2:19 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
Spains first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore

The two main unions calling for the strike, UGT and CCOO, reported widespread participation in the early hours with significant work stoppages in strategic sectors

11 Nov 2026 1:53 pm
Bengaluru police recover M.M. Somayas 1980 Olympic gold medal, seven other international medals; two arrested

Police also recovered a traditional dagger of the Kodava community, a camera and an Olympic kit bag, along with the two-wheeler allegedly used to commit the offence.

11 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Moodys ups Indias FY27 growth estimate to 7% on broad-based momentum

Robust consumption, improving investment dynamics and strong macroeconomic fundamentals imply that the economy appears well positioned to sustain growth near 7% over the medium term, Moody's said

11 Nov 2026 1:40 pm
Iran says tanker struck mine, caught fire in Hormuz

The American military recently claimed all mines had been cleared from the strait

11 Nov 2026 1:37 pm
All Cabinet decisions taken collectively: Keralam CM Satheesan defends decision-making amid UDF conveners critique

Satheesan says will choose not to comment on the issue, accuses the media of twisting Adoor Prakashs remarks

11 Nov 2026 1:31 pm
Karnataka education officials asked to evaluate pros and cons of cluster kitchen system for midday meals

This would relieve teachers of midday meal responsibilities and enable them to focus on teaching, the association has argued

11 Nov 2026 1:27 pm
Retired judge Justice M.V. Muralidharan appointed chairperson of Tamil Nadu SC/ST Commission

The post of chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes remained vacant since March 22, following the demise of retired judge S. Tamilvanan.

11 Nov 2026 1:20 pm
Vijayasai Reddy launches Parivartana Rajaneethi Party, vows to end two-family politics in Andhra

The former YSRCP leader says he will mentor young leaders as Bal Thackeray and Kanshi Ram did, and that his Parivartana Rajaneethi Party will contest all 175 Andhra Assembly seats

11 Nov 2026 1:20 pm
NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar to meet Jharkhand officials over Nisha Bhagat case

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar will interact with the media at the Guest House near Ranchi University, Ranchi, following her meeting with senior police officers and the district administration regarding the Nisha Bhagat case and other cases concerning women's safety and justice, the commission said in a statement

11 Nov 2026 1:20 pm
AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami takes exception to Karnataka CM Shivakumars remarks on Mekedatu

He also criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for maintaining silence and not being able to safeguard the interests of the State.

11 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
Fire breaks out in Wadalas Pratiksha Nagar; firefighter injured during rescue operation

Two to four huts affected; initial reports suggested that two to four LPG cylinders exploded during the incident

11 Nov 2026 1:08 pm
Over 25,500 drunk driving cases booked in Keralam since October 13; police to seek licence cancellation for repeat offenders

Kerala Police to seek licence suspension for first-time offenders. Move as part of intensified crackdown on drunk and reckless driving launched in the wake of Nedumbassery accident that killed three youths

11 Nov 2026 1:08 pm
No discrepancy in votes polled and counted in Mumbai North LS polls: EC officials

Electors are those who are on electoral rolls and voters are those who actually caste votes, they noted

11 Nov 2026 1:02 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
Watch: Prayers and pull-ups : A church that preaches fitness

At St. Josephs Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, an open gym is bringing fitness closer to the community. From altar boys and youngsters to senior citizens, parishioners are making use of the facility. The initiative grew out of the 51-year fitness journey of 69-year-old vicar Fr. Frederick Eluvathingal, who hopes to inspire a healthier generation.

11 Nov 2026 12:56 pm
Illegal oocyte collection racket: 27 ART centres inspected across Telangana, notices issued to seven hospitals

The investigation also includes examining the involvement of women identified in connection with the case, doctors, IVF centres and intermediaries allegedly facilitating the activities

11 Nov 2026 12:52 pm