Kerala declared free from extreme poverty, first State to do so
CM Vijayan called this years Kerala Piravi the birth of a new era for Kerala
Dhinakaran, Anbumani call for probe into claims of irregularities in grain transport
Small, low-risk businesses to get GST registration within 3 days starting November 1
Small and low-risk business applicants identified by the GST system through data analysis, or those who self-assess that their output tax liability will not exceed 2.5 lakh per month, will be able to opt for the scheme
Railway Ministry approves Vande Bharat service between Bengaluru and Ernakulam, via Coimbatore
The train will stop at Krishnarajapuram, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, and Thrissur, Says the Railway Board communication
The great AI buildout shows no sign of slowing
Microsoft and OpenAI inked a deal enhancing the ChatGPT makers fundraising ability and OpenAI promptly started laying groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the company at $1 trillion
Delhi's winter atmosphere unsuitable for cloud seeding: IIT Delhi report
Due to a lack of sufficient moisture and saturation during the winter months of December and January, cloud seeding is a non-viable solution that offers only short-lived benefits, says the study
Projects worth 1.78 lakh crore to be launched by December: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
With the pouring in of investments and projects, youth will find more employment opportunities within the State, CM Himanta said
Look for the number at Kilpauk Cemetery
Madras Cemeteries Board Trust is completing an exercise to number the graves at theKilpaukCemetery; the initiative will be extended to the cemetery atKasimedu
EU seeks diplomatic solution with Nexperia, EU tech chief says amid supply squeeze
Virkkunen said Nexperia has been invited to the Chips Act Task Force, which is collecting information on the potential economic impacts of the supply crunch
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar urges people to vote for NDA once again for development
We prioritised the restoration of law and order and established the rule of law in the State. Now, being a Bihari is a matter of pride for the residents of the State, the Chief Minister said in a video posted on X
Watch: Delhi air quality remains poor: AQI hits 251, Wazirpur at 333
'We are all...responsible': Ajith Kumar defends Vijay after Karur stampede
Actor Ajith Kumar has spoken about the tragic stampede that occurred at actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Watch: Thousands of Haredi Jews protest Israels military draft law in Jerusalem
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, Jews took to the streets of Jerusalem in a massive Million Man March opposing Israels proposed military conscription law. The law would require Haredi men to serve in the army, ending decades of exemption for religious study. Demonstrators filled streets and rooftops, chanting and clashing with police. The protest follows a Supreme Court ruling mandating Haredi enlistment, as political divisions deepen over Israels controversial draft reform.
Munich to host 2028 UEFA Champions League Final; Wembley and Camp Nou bid for 2029
The Union of European Football Associations confirmed the list of interested bidders from among its member associations, suggesting a long-speculated final in New York will not happen until at least 2030
Bitcoin breaks October streak with first monthly loss since 2018
Bitcoin, the worlds largest cryptocurrency, is set for a nearly 5% decline this month, as the digital asset has struggled in recent weeks amid broader market jitters and muted investor risk appetite
Vreels: Seamless, Secure, Creative - Redefining Social Media Beyond TikTok
Getty shares soar on images deal with Perplexity for AI search
The licensing deal follows Gettys efforts to support AI-driven creativity, enabling users to generate visuals safely using licensed content in generative AI tools
Volunteers spruce up historic graveyard in Chennai
St. Patricks Cemetery on Pallavan Salai in Park Town now has a group that would carry out a monthly drive to keep the space sparkling clean
Delhi's overall AQI remains in 'poor' category, multiple stations record 'moderate' air quality
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI recorded at several monitoring stations of Delhi was poor while some stations also recorded moderate and very poor air quality.
U.S. senators want answers on 'anti-drug' strategy as Venezuela tensions rise
President Trump denied that he was considering strikes inside Venezuela, appearing to contradict his own comments last week amid growing expectations that Washington may soon expand its operations related to drug-trafficking.
Bombay HC tells Rohit Pawar-led firm to deposit half levy, licence to be issued
The Bombay High Court has directed Rohit Pawar-led Baramati Agro to deposit 50% of levy under three heads within three days; crushing licence to be processed pending hearing
Zubeen death case: Post-mortem, toxicology reports from Singapore received by Assam Police
When our SIT visited Singapore, they had assured of cooperation. Today, the Singapore authorities have formally sent the post-mortem and toxicology reports and their guidelines related to sea under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), says Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Apple shares rise as iPhone holiday sales forecast soothes supply woes
Amazon and Apple shares are still the worst performers for the year so far among the so-called Magnificent Seven group of magacaps
Watch: Cyclone Montha wreaks havoc: 4 million affected across Telugu states
Cyclone Montha has wreaked havoc across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, bringing record-breaking rainfall, floods, and power outages. Over four million people are affected as thousands evacuate from submerged areas. With 13,000 power poles and 3,000 transformers damaged, restoration efforts are ongoing. Officials report at least three deaths and losses exceeding 5,265 crore.
Congress to appoint observers in Rajasthan to keep watch on SIR exercise
Pradesh Congress Committee president Dotasra said the Election Commission was not performing its duty of training the BLAs, compelling the Congress to do the needful through the observers
IMD predicts warmer Nov, no harsh winter
NEW DELHI: November is likely to be relatively warmer and wetter than usual in most parts of the country, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Met Office has also indicated that weaker La Nia conditions are likely to persist in the coming months, dispelling rumours of an extremely harsh winter. However, it noted that the La Nia phenomenon could result in decreased rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during the northeast monsoon. Predicting warmer nights and relatively cooler days, the Met office stated that the daytime temperatures would be normal to below normal across most areas, barring parts of northeast India, northwest India, southern peninsular, and the Himalayan foothills. Regarding minimum temperatures, most of the country is likely to experience above-normal minimum temperatures, except in some regions of northwest India where normal to below-normal minimum temperatures are anticipated. Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan may experience colder nights, the weatherman said. As for November rainfall, the northeast monsoon over South Peninsular Indiacomprising five meteorological subdivisions: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikkal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Kerala & Maheis likely to be normal, accounting for 77-123% of the Long Period Average (LPA). The LPA of rainfall in South Peninsular India for November, based on data from 1971 to 2020, is approximately 118.7 mm. Overall, most parts of the country are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during November 2025. The IMD reported that La Nia conditions are currently prevailing over the Equatorial Pacific Ocean, and the latest model forecasts indicate that these conditions are likely to continue into November and December 2025. The prevailing La Nia condition is weaker and is expected to remain so in the coming months, stated Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG of IMD Meteorology, while talking with the newspaper. He dismissed rumours of a harsh winter, adding, Based on our analysis of the La Nia model, we do not anticipate a harsher winter. We expect it to be a normal winter, similar to previous years. He also mentioned that La Nia would negatively impact the northeast monsoon over Puducherry and Tamil Nadu by reducing rainfall intensity. The IMD noted that October was one of the wettest months in the past five years, with a significant number of heavy and extremely heavy rainfall events. October 2025 recorded thesecond-highest rainfall (112.2 mm) since 2001 and was the 16th highest since 1901. Moreover, there were 236 instances of very heavy rainfall (115.6 mm to 204.5 mm) and 45 incidents of extremely heavy rainfall (exceeding 204.5 mm), marking the highest total in the past five years. The majority of extremely heavy rainfall was reported from Bihar, North Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh.
The Purnea MP criticised the BJP government on the rising violence across States, asking if this is not a big goon State, then what is it?
Marathon training sessions held at West Bengal CEOs office for SIR
3,000 officials were trained on Friday on how to the BLOs (Booth Level Officials) will use a mobile application to fill in enumeration forms.
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TNTA hits 100: A century of champions
Tennis was introduced to India by the British as a pastime. Now, the country has become a hub for producing generations of world-class players and anchoring top international games. After Maharashtra and Haryana, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) has contributed to this glory for a century now. To celebrate this milestone, on Tuesday evening, as the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) stepped into its centenary year, the air inside the hall of ITC Grand Chola was thick with memory, pride, promise, new programmes, and unexplored passages. In 1926, Madras United Club, South Indian Athletic Association, and Madras Cricket Club together formed the Madras Provincial Lawn Tennis Association, which was renamed TNTA. Four years later, former player Ramanathan Krishnans father, TK Ramanathan, made a generous donation. Those days, practice sessions happened in the daylight, and we couldnt practice once the natural light faded out because there was no provision to set up tube lights at these courts. It was my father who gave up his land, and we lived in a rented apartment, with a tennis court with tube lights, says Ramanathan Krishnan. Then, in 1946, came the first stadium in the city, the Egmore Tennis Stadium. With efforts by the then corporation commissioner of Madras, JPL Shenoy, the Egmore playground was converted into a stadium with three tennis courts and concrete galleries that could seat around a thousand people. Ramanathan Krishnan and Vijay Amritraj celebrate TNTAs 100 years Another milestone in the tennis history from the state was Ramanathan playing the Davis Cup in 1962, inspiring many youngsters and players, including Vijay Amritraj, a retired tennis player and commentator, who reached the tournaments finals in 1974 and 1987. At the event, Vijay, the president of the association, addressed the audience with words that resonate with both history and hope. Theres a long history of tennis in the state...Each of the administrators who have come in has tried to increase and conduct more tournaments...we arguably run the most number of tournaments in any state in the country, he says of the growth of the sports in the districts. The centenary evening opened with a specially curated video chronicling TNTAs journey from its early tournaments like the Water Memorial and South India Championships to the international spotlight of the ATP and WTA events. The montage was a reminder that the citys well-kept fields were the start of what has become one of Indias most reliable and trustworthy tennis ecosystems. This was followed by the launch of a coffee table book, A Century of Championing Tennis in Tamil Nadu. The evening drew to a close with a fashion show featuring players of the Chennai Open. TNTAs legacy cannot be summed up in a commemorative evening. From the days of the iconic Davis Cup runs to the return of international tournaments on home soil, TNTA has been built on a strong community of past players paving way for the upcoming ones. Former tennis player, Somdev Devvarman, says, There are many people whove contributed, and a lot of the former players have remained in the system. The community has been incredibly active for a very long time. An active community and an active federation are generally a good combination. Tennis legend Ramanathan Krishnan at a match at Wimbledon in the 1960s Somdev, who grew up on Chennais courts, describes the city as the cradle of Indian tennis. Theres a lot of history and heritage, and Ive lived it. Theres a reason that the best players in India have always come out of Chennai. Despite not having played with the association, he shares how the federation helped him. After watching late night matches at the Gold Flake Open (renamed as Tata Open in 2002 and again as Chennai open in 2005), conducted by TNTA, he practiced what he saw. It was just plenty of learning right in front of our eyes, he says. The association also shaped former national champion and member of the national selection committee, Sai Jayalakshmy Jayarams game. She recalls, TNTA brought a huge improvement in my game...I won the junior nationals in 1995. That was definitely a big change, a step up in my game, that set the stage for the future. For the next generation, the associations centenary isnt just a marker of the past, but a signpost for the future. Its quite amazing that one association has been working tirelessly for improving tennis in the state as well as helping out grassroot-level players to come up from nothing, she says, adding that TNTAs programme called Next Level helps the juniors in the state, with travel and training expenses besides coaching. The way ahead is most important. Vijay says they aim to give them (local talent) more opportunities, create more tournaments, and create a better environment for them to play. The focus now lies as much on coaching and mentorship as on competitions. Vijay reflects, The competition is an inherent part of any sport, and therefore, it is the conduct of tournaments that brings people together, and gives the exposure to the player, the sponsor, the organiser, to excel, and provide enjoyment and thrill to the spectator. Even after a hundred years, Tamil Nadus tryst with tennis continues to stay rooted in the same passion.
Ford charges up to make next-gen engines in Tamil Nadu
Ford Motor Company has agreed to invest 3,250 crore to manufacture all-new, next-generation engines at its shuttered factory in Tamil Nadu, reviving protracted plans to renew its manufacturing operations in the facility after more than three years.
From Miami to Mumbai, Art Deco comes alive in a global celebration
The Mumbai chapter of the cross-continental tribute to mark Art Decos centenary kicks off in November with walks, talks, exhibitions, and jazz nights
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast November rainfall in the State to be likely below normal rainfall.
Reviving Tamil Nadu's Kalchatti: How the Crafts Council of India is Sustaining Traditional Artistry
The Crafts Council of India (CCI) has been instrumental in reviving fading traditional Indian crafts for six decades. From Tamil Nadu's kalchatti pottery to kalamkari art and palm leaf basketry, CCI empowers artisans with new techniques, marketing strategies, and financial literacy, ensuring these heritage skills thrive for future generations.
Sengottaiyan: Empowered by MGR, expelled by EPS
Bureau of Indian Standards organises outreach programme
A press release said the programme featured a quality walk wherein students, faculty members and BIS officials took part to showcase the importance of using BIS-certified and quality-assured products.
GCC to widen narrow roads in Chennai to ease traffic congestion
Officials say work on end-to-end paving of four roads has been completedin a few congested areas; the widening of the carriageway in certain stretches is expected to ease traffic, they added
Delhi HC imposes 20,000 fine on Railways for making boxer run pillar to post for salary increment
The case relates to Ajay Kumar, a boxer who has represented India in international competitions and won medals at both national and international levels
Air India concludes phase 1 of retrofit of old planes
The 27 revamped narrowbodies will be utilised for as many as 3,024 weekly flights on 82 domestic and short-haul-international routes, the airline said
VP Radhakrishnan, CM Yogi inaugurate Rs 60 cr Dharamshala strengthening Kashi-Tamil Nadu ties
VARANASI, Oct 31: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan today said that religion may face a temporary crisis, but it cannot be permanent. This Dharamshala building is a testimony to this. It has faced so many crises, but ultimately, religion has triumphed, he said while inaugurating a Dharamshala built by the Sri Kashi Nattukottai Nagar Satram Management Society here. Vice President said, I came to Kashi about twenty-five years ago. I was a non-vegetarian then. In 2000, I became a vegetarian. [] The post VP Radhakrishnan, CM Yogi inaugurate Rs 60 cr Dharamshala strengthening Kashi-Tamil Nadu ties appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
U.S. judge directs Trump administration to provide SNAP food aid benefits amid shutdown
A district judge ruled that the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, known as SNAP or food stamps, starting Saturday was unlawful
Tambaram corpn council met just five times this year
Food technologist Vidhya Parshuramkar, 24, wins 4th Rohini Nayyar Prize
Ms. Parshuramkar is the first woman and youngest person to win the Rohini Nayyar Prize, given out by the Rohini Nayyar Foundation, to celebrate the pioneering economists work in public policy; the award involves a trophy, a cash prize of 10 lakh, and a citation
Bihar polls: People have decided to bring change, says Tejashwi Yadav | Interview
Mahagatbandhan will win as people want that those who talk about education, irrigation, medicine, jobs, and prompt action should form govt., says RJD leader and the Chief Ministerial face of the Opposition bloc; he says JD(U) will cease to exist after the polls as he rules out any tie-up with Nitish
Nov to start dry; rain to follow soon
Public ire forces highways dept to begin arterial road repairs
Pollution datacantbe manipulated, stop bothering people: CM to AAP
Anyone can check air quality levels of any location,govt. working honestly to improve Capitals air, says Gupta; pollution situation is expected to worsen in the coming days, official forecasts warn
AAP, BJP spar over functioning of STPs
CM pays tributes to Sardar Patel, calls for upholding unity
Court asks police to expedite probe in defacement case against Kejriwal
Four held for creating fake hotel booking websites, duping customers
HC acquits Assam native rape, murder charge of elderly widow
Chennai Open: Birrell blows away off-colour Vekic
The U.S. Vice President is facing flak over his comments regarding his interfaith marriage after saying he eventually hopes that Usha, who grew up in a Hindu household, is somehow moved by the same thing that I was moved in by church
Porur to Power House metro service to begin by June next year
Man held for duping yoga trainer and others with government job offers
Corrections and Clarifications November 1, 2025
Japanese language course to commence at Indo-Japan Chamber
Private hospital in Chennai launches breast cancer awareness programme
Apollo Cancer Centre and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre are promoting breast self-examinations, encouraging women to take time for self-care and early detection
Fake godman arrested for duping several people by claiming links with top officials and politicians
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Guv clears 9 bills including TN Fiscal Resp
Now, more people are eligible for free bus pass
Chinese check: On the dtente in the U.S.-China trade war
China has entrenched itself as the worlds foremost factory
Customs seizes 10 Bali starlings smuggled in from Malaysia
Veteran CPI (M) leader stabbed to death in Khammam district
Student leaders selected for Childrens Day rally and public meeting in Thiruvananthapuram
The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
The United Nations must create a new institution that can sustain peace beyond war
Gukesh the player to beat as Arjun,Praggnanandhaaeye Candidates spot
City hospital treats heart condition with indigenously-made device
PKL 12 | Dabang delivers in front of its home fans
Neeraj and Ajinkya shine for the Delhi outfit which endures some tense moments towards the end; Adityas efforts prove insufficient for Paltan
Playback singer Chinmayi recognised as Icon of the Month
Consent is all: On sexual violence, support for survivors
There must be complete intolerance of sexual violence and support for survivors
Four women drown in sea near Ennore
TN launches district-level decarbonisation plans
Trump drops a bomb, on U.S. nuclear weapons testing
The U.S. Presidents announcement can undermine non-proliferation and disarmament regimes that took decades to build
Womens World Cup | Jemimahconquers the demons of self-doubt and insecurity
The batters coachPrashantand father Ivan have been pillars of strength; former National womens coachRamanexpresses delight at how the diminutiveMumbaikarhas overcome her tendency to get carried away at times in the heat of the battle
Man of law by day, outlaw by night steals 134 train batteries
RPF constable retrieving stolen phone attacked at Burma Bazaar
Intellect Design Q2 net jumps 94% at Rs 102 crore
Regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were due to poor governance: Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said that governance plays a seminal role in nation-building process and in securing the nation-state
PE-VC investments hit record high in Oct
BJP leader Annamalai says no one can make a person stay in a party at gunpoint
Coromandel aims Rs 5K-cr crop protection biz, 25%-30% growth in FY26
CUB secures $50mn commitment from IFC
Degree student ends life, kin allege harassment from lecturer
Wheels India exports up 20% in H1FY26, Q2 PAT grows 27%
Tamil Nadu Govt Approves 9 Bills Passed by Assembly
Another Bill that he cleared was on the seeking to increase the pension for MLAs in the State
