Trump admin. approves sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel in upcoming weapons deal
Congress has been informally notified about the pending deal, most of which is to be paid for with foreign military financing in which U.S. taxpayer dollars are given to Israel to turn around and buy the weapons from the United States
Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
The October 6 match will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.
U.S. announces visa curbs targeting South Africa foreign nationals for race-based discrimination
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said the South African government has not adequately addressed the previously laid out concerns
U.S. acknowledgement of orbital arms ignores space conflict consequences: Russia
Foreign Ministry spokesperson said resolutions co-authored by Russia on barring deployment of space-based weapons and transparency in using space would be presented to the U.N. General Assembly next month
Ed Sheerans tour in trouble after four opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Sheeran said decision to drop Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments onstage was made by the promoters alone; the singer has tried to taking a side in the Gaza conflict, arguing that his fans dont come to his shows to hear politics
Key allies TDP, Shiv Sena back Amit Shah's statement on UCC in all NDA-ruled States
The support of the TDP with 16 Lok Sabha MPs, the Shiv Sena with 13 and the JD(U) with 12 is crucial for the Narendra Modi government
Tamil Nadu Secures Major Investment Deal During London Visit, Promising 10,000 Jobs
Tamil Nadus Chief Minister announces a 15,300 crore investment deal in London, expected to create over 10,000 jobs across various sectors. Tamil Nadu Secures Major Investment Deal During London Visit, Promising 10,000 Jobs
Dreamforce 2026 | Salesforce CEO Benioff unveils AIForce as protesters demand end to ICE contracts
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who took part in keynote interviews, expressed drastically different views on regulating the AI industry
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit
On September 9, a Moldovan govt. spokesperson said the Ukraine Presidents aircraft departure for Norway was delayed as the countrys airspace was closed over a drone alert
Candidate dies during physical test for U.P. Home Guard recruitment
A total of 1,017 candidates appeared for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET); 11 candidates complained of ill health
War on Iran cost U.S. more than $38B: Congressional Budget Office
CBO said the war is expected to contribute to inflation into the first quarter of 2027, making inflation roughly 0.5 percentage points higher than they had previously estimated.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's London Event Cancelled Over Safety Concerns
A member of the chief minister's team announced that event was called off due to public safety concerns.
Chinas open AI advantage may not last forever
Chinas open models cut Indias AI costs, but create future dependencies
AAP alleges cover-up in girls death at a Satya Niketan PG; police denies allegation
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads
The BRICS framework is an alternative to a geopolitical view of AI development
Student housing emerges as common DUSU poll promise
NDMC asks residents of 145 Valmiki Sadan quarters to vacate unsafe buildings
DTC drivers strike disrupts commute; protest to continue
Tension prevails at one crore bangles Ganesh pandal at Gajuwaka
The Supreme Court on September 10 issued an order in favour of the sportsperson and quashed an official order denying her permission, citing pending departmental inquiries and service conditions.
Stability at the top: On the tennis and the U.S. Open
Both mens and womens tennis now wear a settled look
Power discom is still heavily reliant on Tamil Nadu governments financial support
In the 14 years since 2013-14, the government aid, both in the form of tariff subsidy and grants, has accounted for 2.55 lakh crore
Lessons from Indias smallholder farmers
India is an important voice in the Global Souths rural development conversation
MMC, Rotary Club provide five pink autos to women
IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring
Accurate dosing of heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, dialysis etc., is important because too little of it can lead to clotting, while too much can cause excessive bleeding
Winners of Maya Kannan Janmashtami Contest 2026 felicitated
Man accused in murder case hacked to death
The police suspect that the killing could have been the result of a previous enmity
4 booked for replacing gold jewellery with fake ornaments in bank locker
The suspects allegedly replaced the gold jewellery pledged by customers with imitation ornaments at a Punjab National Bank branch in Kilpauk, causing a loss of 3.15 crore
15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths in T.N. so far this year, says Health Minister
Tambaram Corporation Commissioner put on compulsory wait after tender violation
Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report from RML hospital on hotel owners health
Rescued baby orangutans get health check-up after one develops fever
The orangutans, generally found in the wild in Borneo and Sumatra, were rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district on September 8, triggering a probe into possible trafficking of these animals
18-yr-old Agniveer aspirant collapses after endurance run, dies
GVMC wards now officially increased to 120
The State government has issued the final Gazette notification completing the delimitation process and increasing the number of GVMC wards from 98 to 120; ward-wise photo electoral rolls for the newly constituted wards will be published on September 22
Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 1,399
The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170
State legislature presiding officers showcase Karnatakas parliamentary heritage in SA
YSRCP warns of GVMC siege if water crisis persists in Vizag
A tale of two states ... and a palace
Six policemen suspended over death of pregnant woman; SP workers stage sit-in
Vijay Fever Hits London, Fans Line Up For A Glimpse
Actor-turned-politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's London visit has sparked scenes of fan frenzy, with supporters gathering outside his hotel hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite star. The excitement has only grown after his appearance at the Michelin Le Mans Cup and his meeting with racing icon Ajith Kumar.
Man murdered after clash over Vinayagar Chathurthi procession
Study finds dual nerve blocks procedure may help people with treatment-resistant anxiety
RMP doctor arrested, 73 tramadol vials seized In Eluru district
Jayakumar opposes Foreshore Estate secretariat plan, warns it may become hospital
DMK seeks privilege motion against law minister
Rural jobs scheme shows modest uptick in August, but trails 2025 MGNREGA levels
July and August show lower employment generation year-on-year as cumulative persondays fall 32%, from 29.78 crore to 20.21 crore; 60-day pause in agricultural activity led to dip in jobs, say Ministry officials
The verdict was delivered by a three-member tribunal of the ICT, consisting of Justice Nozrul Islam Chowdhury, Justice Md Manjurul Basit and Justice Nur Mohammad Shahriar Kabir
Left to make TVK MLAs defection key poll plank
Singing two stanzas of Vande Mataram is as per State governments order: U.T. Khader
He said that during the oath-taking ceremony of Ministers in Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars Cabinet, the national song was sung fully.
EU calls Russia reckless after flares fired at Danish helicopter
These are not isolated incidents; they are part of a broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe, testing our readiness and our resolve, Ursula von der Leyen said
DMK postpones Mupperum Vizha as Stalin falls ill
Relief of residents as removal of chemical-laced soil begins in village in Keralam
The hazardous chemical waste from the now-defunct Binani Zinc Limited in Ernakulam district was illegally transported and dumped across private lands in Eriyad, a coastal village in Thrissur district, a few months ago, under the guise of regular soil for land filling, raising environmental concerns among the public. A meeting chaired by RDO decided to remove the entire material within two days
Narrower margin for error in Census second phase, training vital, Registrar General says
In a letter sent to all States, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan asks for the integration of gender sensitisation in training programme for enumerators, with emphasis on respectful interaction, accurate recording, and strict avoidance of assumptions or bias
U.S. weapons in orbit: what we should expect modern space war to look like
When the digital backbones of developing economies are hosted on third-party commercial constellations, a silent strike can blind a military and paralyse a states ability to govern
Fishermen urge Tamil Nadu government to drop the plan to build the Secretariat at Foreshore Estate
Unscheduled power outages trouble electricity consumers
Telangana Liberation Day will be celebrated as State function once BJP comes to power: Bandi Sanjay
Wild elephant treated for injury from iron wire entangled around its limb dies
The changes are part of the corrective steps intended by the extended State committee meeting held under the monitoring of the central leadership led by general secretary M.A. Baby and other Polit Bureau members
HC directs police to issue notices to accused in case of purification at Erravalli
UPI MDR charges from October 15: Who will pay on transactions above 2,000?
UPI payments above 2,000 to certain merchants will attract a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% from October 15. But will customers have to pay more? Heres what the new UPI MDR framework means, which transactions remain free, and who will have to bear the charge.
RBI files caveat after rejecting Tata Sons bid to avoid listing, source says
The move follows the RBIs rejection of Tata Sons application to deregister as a non-banking financial company, a decision that pushes the holding company closer to a stock market listing
Smaller textile mills in Tamil Nadu demand raw material security
DMK seeks action against TN law minister Nirmalkumar for breach of privilege
Pourakarmikas seek better safety, healthcare and welfare benefits
Two Kuki women killed in Manipur
Attack by armed assailants less than 48 hours after two separate strikes killing four people, including a couple, on Sunday; in protest, Kuki-Zo Council says Kuki victims will not be buried till further notice
AIUDF fields Badruddin Ajmal from Nagaon Lok Sabha seat
State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi says the BJP panicked and sought Ajmals help
Circulate Capital to invest $9.5mn in JC Global
Stalin gets time to respond to TM minister Aadhav Arjuna's defamation claim
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Tuesday agreed to give DMK President M.K. Stalin more time to respond to a defamation petition filed by Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna over a social media post. The case will next be heard on September 22. On Tuesday, senior counsel P. Wilson, representing Stalin, informed Justice Govindarajan Thilakavadi that a counter-affidavit had to be filed and requested an adjournment. The judge accepted the request and deferred the hearing. The legal action concerns content allegedly shared by the DMK IT Wing after narcotics valued at Rs 258 crore were seized in Chennai and Ramanathapuram. Arjuna accused the wing of attempting to associate him with the trafficking investigation. The minister said the post wrongly identified the alleged operator of the narcotics network as his close relative. Denying any link with the accused, he described the claim as baseless and deliberately misleading. The minister alleged that the material circulated online was fabricated and malicious and had been published as part of a deliberate campaign aimed at damaging his reputation and public standing. He said the post had caused him considerable personal distress and subjected him to unwarranted suspicion and criticism. In his petition, Arjuna argued that Stalin, as President of the DMK, exercised overall control and supervision over the partys organisational activities, including the functioning of its IT Wing, and consequently should be held responsible for the allegedly defamatory content published through the partys social media platforms. Arjuna has sought a direction to remove the disputed posts from all digital and social media platforms. He has also requested the court to order the respondents to publish an unconditional apology in both Tamil and English. Apart from seeking a permanent injunction restraining the respondents from publishing or circulating similar allegations in the future, Arjuna has asked that the electronic devices allegedly used to create and upload the posts be surrendered. The petition seeks Rs 1 crore in compensation for the damage to Arjunas reputation, personal injury and mental distress. He maintained that the publication adversely affected both his public image and personal life. As Stalin is yet to submit his defence, the court did not consider the merits of the rival claims on Tuesday. Further proceedings are expected after the counter-affidavit is placed on record at the next hearing.
Monkey causes scare at Chennai airports international departure terminal
According to a release from the Election Department, two candidates have filed their nominations on Tuesday. The AINRC, Congress, DMK and CPI candidates are expected to file their nominations on Wednesday, September 16, the last day of filing nomination papers
Ministers hold talk with farmers
Highest retail inflation under Modi is 4.8%, under UPA it was almost 10%, says Joshi
Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said retail inflation, which has risen to 4.8%per cent, was the highest so far during 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, while under UPA regime it had had crossed double digits and never came down to single digit.
Couple arrested in Adilabad for extorting 81,600 by exploiting mans superstitious beliefs
Watch: Gurugram hit-and-run accused arrested; police add attempt-to-murder charge
Gurugram Police have arrested Kalyan Bainsla in Rajasthan following a viral video showing a car intentionally hitting a woman biker on Golf Course Road. Charged with attempt to murder under Section 109 of the BNS, the accused claims the collision was accidental, while the victim asserts she was chased and targeted. The high-profile case has sparked intense public outrage and scrutiny over road safety and accountability on city streets.
Tamil Nadu secures Rs 15,300 crore investments during CM Vijays visit to London
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu secured investment commitments worth more than Rs 15,300 crore during Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit to London, with the projects expected to generate over 10,000 jobs across the State. Memoranda of understanding were signed between Guidance Tamil Nadu, the States investment promotion agency, and global companies in Vijays presence. The proposed projects cover manufacturing plants, global capability centres, research and development facilities, and engineering and logistics operations. The largest commitment came from Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, which plans to expand its design, engineering, manufacturing, integration and logistics facilities in Tamil Nadu. The group proposes investments of about Rs 11,000 crore, potentially creating nearly 7,000 jobs, in collaboration with its joint ventures and technology partners in the United Kingdom and Europe. Wilson Power Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance transformers, will invest Rs 300 crore in the next phase of its transformer manufacturing operations in Tiruvallur district. The expansion is expected to create 400 jobs and strengthen Tamil Nadus capacity in advanced power and distribution equipment manufacturing. Two agreements were concluded for global capability centres. Swedens Sigma Technology Group, through its Indian subsidiary Shriya Solutions, will expand centres in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli, targeting 600 high-value jobs in embedded systems, electrification and industrial digitalisation. Ernst & Young will support the establishment and operation of another capability centre under a build-operate-transform-transfer model. Located in the announced GCC corridor on Chennais Mount-Poonamallee Road, the centre is expected to attract around Rs 1,000 crore and create more than 2,000 high-value jobs. A European automotive components manufacturer submitted a letter of intent expressing interest in choosing Tamil Nadu for its first manufacturing plant in India, with a proposed investment of Rs 3,000 crore. The State government assured the company of assistance in establishing its operations. Vijay separately met Hinduja Group executives, who briefed him on the progress of the groups investments, including projects covered by a Rs 2,500-crore agreement signed at the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors Summit in August. The Chief Minister invited British and European companies to invest in Tamil Nadu and promised full government support. State officials held discussions with companies from aerospace, defence, chemicals, logistics, manufacturing, financial services, retail and legal services.
Flipkart creates 2.5 lakh festive-season jobs, 75,000 for first-time entrants
New opportunities to span 7,000-plus Ekart facilities; 60% of hiring to be in last-mile delivery.
Seven former Australia captains appeal for Imran Khan
Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh signed the letter to Australias Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Mukulam portal to ensure equal opportunities for students in entrance tests: Keralam Minister
Mukulam will provide higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students free AI-based training to prepare them for entrance tests such as NEET, JEE CUET, KVPY and for admission to IISER
IMA Haryana withdraws call to suspend Ayushman Bharat services
Transgender woman arrested with 25,000 narcotic tablets in Chennai
Hyderabad-based Software engineer drowns in Sokileru stream, five colleagues rescued
Deepavali sales launched at Co-optex outlets in Coimbatore
M.B. Patil dismisses B.P. Yatnals claim about signature campaign against Siddaramaiah
CM reviews draft Keralam State Elderly Persons (Care and Protection) Bill
One of its thrust areas is transformation of the care-giving sector into a professional mechanism
Drug Control raids expose painkiller sale violations at 55 medical shops in Andhra Pradesh
Officials seize 7,550 Tramadol injections and uncover fake bills after five persons are arrested in Eluru district for allegedly selling the painkiller without proper records
PoP idols dominate Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations in Visakhapatnam
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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia escalate tensions as the militia expands control around Bab el-Mandeb.
Left front names candidates for T.N. bypolls
P. Suganthi to be fielded from Madurantakam, P. Lakshmanan from Dharapuram
Innovative pandals add colour to Ganesh pandals across Visakhapatnam
From a Ganesh idol made with one crore bangles and another adorned with one crore Rudraksha beads to a replica of the Bhogapuram airport, innovative themes and creative installations drew large crowds during Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations across the city
