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Even as unemployment falls, lack of decent work in India

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

2 Nov 2026 12:27 am
I was offered 5 crore to make someone Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram president: Rajmohan

According to him, for the first time in Tamil Nadu, every Minister in the Cabinet hates bribery and corruption

2 Nov 2026 12:26 am
Litigants will not be entitled to refund of court fees if disputes get settled out of court after commencement of trial, rules Madras High Court

Justice P.B. Balaji refuses to follow Supreme Courts 2017 verdict in M.C. Subramaniams case and instead follows the top courts 2010 judgment in Afcons Infrastructure case

2 Nov 2026 12:26 am
BJP alleges rift between Rahul, Priyanka; accuses LoP of sidelining sister at INDIA bloc protests

Yesterday, during the mock Parliament organised by the Congress party and led by Rahul Gandhi, I observed one thing: Priyanka Vadra was not given an opportunity to speak by Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party, said Sambit Patra

2 Nov 2026 12:25 am
Cyclone Murasu LIVE update: Orange alert in six Telangana districts, yellow alert in five; holiday announced for schools, colleges in T.N., A.P. districts

The cyclonic storm lay centred about 350 km east of Chennai, 400 km east-southeast of Nellore, 430 km southeast of Machilipatnam, 420 km east-southeast of Kavali, 450 km southeast of Ongole, and 520 km south of Visakhapatnam, according to IMD.

2 Nov 2026 12:24 am
NTK cadre want Seeman to seek AIADMK, DMK support for Ambasamudram byelection

His decision to contest is being seen as bold and has reportedly energised the cadre after a disappointing showing in this years Assembly elections

2 Nov 2026 12:24 am
U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

2 Nov 2026 12:14 am
Jensis leap and leap of faith

The teenager makes World No. 287 Falkowska sweat for more than two hours

2 Nov 2026 12:06 am
An energy revolution in the making

Solar power that cost close to 10 a unit in 2014 now sells for as low as 2.15, thanks to an ecosystem built on the vision to achieve 500 GW of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030

1 Nov 2026 11:56 pm
Reading and Reality

What shall we publish to sensitise Indian teenagers?

1 Nov 2026 11:51 pm
Aadhav Arjuna calls for a separate flag for Tamil Nadu

He says a law should be enacted to provide for the flag, and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay should hoist it on November 1 and July 18

1 Nov 2026 11:44 pm
NLCIL, CISF hold fire safety awareness programme ahead of Deepavali

CISF Fire Wing personnel demonstrated how to handle LPG leaks, tackle fires involving domestic LPG cylinders and electrical equipment, and use fire extinguishers

1 Nov 2026 11:37 pm
RJD and JSP call for disqualification of independent MLCs who joined BJP

The Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party issued a press statement saying both had joined the party; when a controversy erupted both MLCs said they have not joined the party but are supporting the BJP

1 Nov 2026 10:58 pm
Gem Veeramani case: Greater Chennai Police seek cancellation of Prakash Kanniahs passport

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the POCSO Act cases involving the businessman and others conducted an Identification Parade at the Puzhal central prison for one of the victims to identify the accused persons.

1 Nov 2026 10:41 pm
Historic win, humongous challenges

Lula tweaked his campaigns message, speaking more about reducing working hours, relief for indebted families and higher welfare payments under the Bolsa Familia scheme

1 Nov 2026 10:41 pm
Samajwadi Partys Azam Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

The EDs probe is based on 26 FIRs alleging agricultural land belonging to farmers in Singankhera village, Rampur had been forcibly occupied for the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, of which the SP leader is chancellor

1 Nov 2026 10:30 pm
West Bengal government notifies jobs for kin of those killed in political violence

The notification provides a cut off date from 2001 onwards; families of victims of political violence in the past 25 years can apply for government jobs

1 Nov 2026 10:12 pm
Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk says gesture recognises Indias steadfast support for realisation of Gelephu Mindfulness City

1 Nov 2026 10:07 pm
Coal Indias production increases 19% as mining recovers after monsoon slump

In a statement, the Coal India said, The achievement assumes greater significance in view of the need to augment coal stocks at thermal power plants amid rising power demand.

1 Nov 2026 10:06 pm
Focus on worker-centric innovations across domains, Labour Minister tells EPFO employees

Social security must be driven by human sensitivity and every concern and grievance of workers must be addressed with compassion and empathy, says Mansukh Mandaviya

1 Nov 2026 10:03 pm