Rare photographs of Gandhis life displayed at exhibition
Wild elephants spotted roaming in parts of Sagar taluk in Shivamogga
World Stroke Day observed in Mysuru
New Karur Collector takes charge
Victorinox targets 30% watch growth in India, plans 35,000 entry-level range
With more accessible pricing, locally tailored designs and wider distribution, Victorinox aims to strengthen its position in Indias premium watch market while capitalising on the growing appeal of Swiss-made products.
Regularisation penalty for unauthorised land divisions in MUDA limits reduced to 1% from 15%
Unauthorised land divisions done after 2011 and before September 24, are also eligible for regularisation by paying the same penalty
Akilan, a Class XI student in Coimbatore, ended his life following caste-based harassment involving classmates and a teacher. Despite decades of social reform, caste prejudice continues to divide students in Tamil Nadus schools. In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we examine why caste discrimination persists in classrooms and how far the State has come in its fight against caste prejudice.
They apprehend arrest by the city police in a case registered on the basis of a defamation complaint lodged by a fellow journalist
Coastal Security IG inspects cyclone-damaged Visakhapatnam fishing harbour
Kurnool outdoor stadium will be upgraded to meet international standards: Bharath
Govt.s timely response to Arnab minimised human casualties, property damages, says TDP leader
According to Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar, nearly 40,000 employees, officials, and volunteers from the ruling parties participated in the rescue and relief operations, while He 84,000 people were shifted to 290 cyclone shelters in advance
DRM inspects Shivamogga-Talaguppa railway section
People shunned Jagans intimidation tactics: Minister
A.P. Chambers seeks CMs intervention for release of 5,000 crore of industrial incentives
The Chambers urge the government to settle all pending claims in a single, consolidated exercise, preferably by the first week of November 2026
Delhi High Court refuses access to Race Course mosque for prayers
Mill owner cheated out of 30 lakh in Salem
As Tamil Nadus monsoon surplus shrinks, all eyes on Andaman sea weather system
A fresh low pressure area formed over the Andaman sea is likely to further intensify and bring rainfall to the State from November 1; the RMC expects heavy rainfall in isolated places of Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts on November 2 and 3
Tamil Nadu theatre owners seek 6 am shows, 2 am screenings
Historic Hasanamba Temple opened in Hassan
Airport-centric developments were emerging as important commercial and hospitality hubs as India strengthened its position as one of the worlds fastest-growing aviation markets.
Protest held outside Mysuru palace over Yathindras remarks
38.56 crore disbursed as bank loans to 20 prospective entrepreneurs under govt. schemes in Tiruppur
Venkaiah Naidu calls for greater citizen participation in building Viksit Bharat
Former Vice-President urges the youth to dream big, work hard, and actively contribute to national development.
India ready to share battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN partners: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu that India would share its operational experience through joint exercises, capacity-building programmes and intelligence sharing, and proposed a dedicated defence Youth Bridge with ASEAN countries
Kerala High Court directs the Devikulam Sub- Collector to hear landowners in Chokramudi hills again
Bench notes that the petitioners could not avail of the opportunity of personal hearing as they could not get hold of the required documents within the prescribed time.
Officers told to withdraw expired medicine from Belagavi hospital
Upalokayukta Veerappa, along with Lokayukta officials, pays a surprise visit to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital
Women invited to apply for Vetri Illatharasi Veetu Thottam Scheme in Salem
Bangladesh's tribunal sentences Awami League leader to death
A three-member tribunal led by Justice Nozrul Islam Chowdhury and comprising Justices Md. Manjurul Bashid and Nur Mohammad Shahriar Kabir delivered the verdict
Couple dies of electrocution in East Godavari district
MCC Commissioner directs parking of waste collecting vehicles in front of Surathkal UPHC
EAGLE SP calls for constant vigil on drug peddlers to dismantle supply networks
Consumer organisation opposes demand of autorickshaw drivers to raise app-based cab fares
There is no justification in compelling app-based car aggregators to charge higher fares merely to protect another category of service providers from competition, says Coimbatore Consumer Cause
Palakkad to launch Jantar Mantar Protest Corner today
TN private school cheating case: Former DMK MLA surrenders, remanded till Nov 12
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Former DMK MLA Muthukumar surrendered before a special court in Chennai on Thursday in connection with an alleged private school cheating case involving more than Rs 100 crore, a day after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. Judge L.S. Sathyamurthy of the special court dealing with cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act remanded him to judicial custody until November 12 and directed that he be lodged at Puzhal Central Prison. The court also accepted requests made by Muthukumar concerning the conditions of his detention. It directed prison authorities to provide him with first-class facilities, ensure necessary medical treatment and allow him to wear his own clothes during his incarceration. Muthukumars surrender followed the Supreme Courts dismissal of his application for anticipatory bail on October 28. He appeared before the Chennai court the following day, after failing to secure protection from arrest. The case is being investigated by the Central Crime Branch of the Greater Chennai Police. Before Muthukumars surrender, investigators had arrested four people, including former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The others arrested are B.T. Arasakumar, president of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association, and two men identified as Suresh and Raja. The alleged cheating case, involving a sum exceeding Rs 100 crore, has thus brought a former school education minister, a former legislator and the head of a private schools association within the ambit of the police investigation. Thursdays proceedings centred on Muthukumars surrender, his judicial remand and the arrangements sought for his stay in prison. The judges directions covered both his placement at Puzhal Central Prison and the facilities to be provided there. The order requires the prison administration to ensure that necessary medical care is available to him, alongside the other facilities permitted by the court. With the remand order, Muthukumar will remain in judicial custody until November 12, unless a subsequent court order changes his custody status. His surrender marks the latest development in the investigation, following the four earlier arrests and the Supreme Court proceedings concerning his request for anticipatory bail. The allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation and adjudication. The rejection of anticipatory bail and the subsequent judicial remand do not amount to a finding of guilt in the alleged cheating case.
Grama Palana Officer caught taking 22,000 bribe in Mancherial district
Man wanted in POCSO case ends life in Salem
Why ongoing symptoms and patients lived experiences need more attention in lupus care
People living with lupus describe how symptoms such as fatigue affect their work and daily lives. Studies show that patients and doctors may view the impact of the disease differently, highlighting the need to better understand patients experiences and concerns
Bengaluru woman dies a month after crash as GBA-traffic police coordination comes under scrutiny
Nutritional deficiencies, alcohol intake linked to venous stroke in Karnataka: NIMHANS study
Sevadhi Museum, Tamil Nadu varsity join hands to preserve manuscript heritage
Hasanamba Temple festival: KSRTC, KSTDC announce 12 tour packages; private operators fully booked
Tiruchi MP urges railways to build road over bridge at Manjathidal railway crossing
Seeman hints at contesting in Ambasamudram bypoll
The NTK chief says his party will launch its byelection campaign from Palayamkottai on November 26, the birthday of the slain LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran
Gadag district has 7.94 lakh voters after SIR
There were 9,02,947 registered voters before the Special Intensive Revision of electoral roll in the district
CSIR-NGRI director stresses need for expertise in carbon storage research
Mysuru industry seeks easier business processes, better connectivity
Government officials, industry leaders discuss MSME support, logistics, industrial infrastructure and air connectivity at CII Conclave on Ease of Doing Business
In the time hes been away from his KBFC, the State has added an m to its name, the club has welcomed new owners from the UAE, and the Indian Super League after a truncated and delayed season that led to Lunas exit is now run by its member clubs
AI and religion: Are AI chatbots conscious? | In Focus Podcast
As tech leaders turn to religion for AI ethics, John Xavier examines the intersection of faith, artificial intelligence and corporate interests.
Nagercoil Corporation sells 1,745 bags of organic manure in September
Protest planned over stalled PerunduraiPasuvapatti road widening work
Cong. leader Ugrappa faces protest during his visit to Shivamogga
Gang robs car dealer of 1 crore in Perundurai
Tamil Nadu Prisons Chief Transferred Days After Jailbreak By 17 Undertrials
The relentless police efforts ensured all 17 prisoners who escaped after staging a fake medical emergency and overpowering prison guards, were back behind bars within 43 hours.
Perundurai SIPCOT-affected residents seek safe drinking water
SC calls for mandatory compensation to digital fraud victims in case of banks' due diligence
The Bench stressed that the proposed regulatory framework must provide for suitable compensation to victims where financial institutions are found to have failed in their due diligence obligations
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay distributes Rs 17 crore prize money to Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday distributed Rs 17 crore in prize money to the winners of the Chief Minister
Justice must be ensured for youth in PSC irregularities: Kerala BJP
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) A BJP delegation on Thursday met the Governor and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). Speaking to the media after the meeting, BJP state president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the delegation had apprised the Governor of the seriousness of the PSC recruitment scam and urged him to take strong follow-up action to ensure justice for the youth through the legal system. Governor Om Prakash Mathur said he shared the stand taken by former Governor Rajendra Arlekar on the PSC issue and would adopt a position that would provide relief to young people seeking employment, Chandrasekhar said. Arlekar had written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu recommending the removal of Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman M.R. Baiju and the commission members just before he moved out as Governor of Tamil Nadu, after a scam broke out in the rank list of the Kerala State Planning Board. Chandrasekhar was accompanied by BJP legislature party leader B.B. Gopakumar, BJP national executive member and fellow legislator V. Muraleedharan, Yuva Morcha in-charge advocate P. Sudheer and Yuva Morcha state vice-president Shijil. Chandrasekhar also criticised Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that while he travelled across the country speaking about Chhatron Ki Goonj (the voice of students), he remained silent on the PSC irregularities in Kerala and the injustice faced by students. He said the Congress leadership, which spoke up for students' rights, should adopt the same position on the problems faced by young people in Kerala. The public should recognise these contradictions in the Congress's political stand, he said, demanding urgent government intervention to address the grievances of PSC rank holders and protect their future. Chandrasekhar said the BJP would continue to take a strong stand on the issue until justice was delivered to the youth. B.B. Gopakumar, MLA, said the government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan had failed to address the demands of PSC rank holders who had shaved their heads as part of their protest to draw the government's attention to their plight. He alleged that the government had remained indifferent to the issue for nearly 150 days and acted only after the Governor recommended action to the President under Article 317 of the Constitution. From the outset, the BJP had demanded a comprehensive investigation into the PSC irregularities and action against those responsible, Gopakumar said. The BJPs move comes at a time when the PSC chairman Dr M.R.Baiju and three other PSC members were questioned by the SIT of the Crime Branch probing the Planning Board fiasco. On Wednesday, the SIT arrested a retired PSC employee and has charged another serving employee, who is presently on the run.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Emphasizes Transparency and Public Needs in Cabinet Meeting
CM C. Joseph Vijay urges ministers to prioritize public needs, ensure transparent tender processes, and combat corruption in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Emphasizes Transparency and Public Needs in Cabinet Meeting
Wrong side driving rampant on service lane near TVS Tollgate junction
Commercial development on the service lane leading towards Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass Road from TVS Tollgate has resulted in the violation
A court-appointed Interim Administration Board of the Sai Baba temple at Mylapore flags alleged financial irregularities, unauthorised loans, and the clandestine demolition of the temples sanctum sanctorum by past administrators. Eight interim reports were submitted to the Madras High Court.
Taking advantage of a lack of price transparency, many establishments fleece patients during medical emergencies, says Anti-Corruption Movement
Lessons for the BJP from Uttar Pradesh MLC election
The first big takeaway for the BJP is that the results of the MLC election demonstrate the 2024 Lok Sabha results may not be a fluke, when the SP, with 37 seats, brought down the BJPs handsome tallies of 71 seats in 2014 and 62 seats in 2019 to 33 seats in 2024
Two arrested for dumping mans body in canal in Erode
Chiranjeevis Megaverse: Netflix announces talk show hosted by Chiranjeevi
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Repayment of principal, interest of old debts weighs heavily on Telangana
Payment of two instalments of Dearness Allowance from October salary to add to the burden
David Jonsson on Audibles Dracula: Bram Stokers Dracula is deeply human
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Nobody Wants This Season 3 review: Kristen Bell and Adam Brody keep it real sweet
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Get Set Go, Iconic and Jade Mountain please
Expired drugs possibly given to Nipah patients, says Keralam Health Minister
K. Muraleedharan says medical board will probe whether use of expired Remdesivir led to deaths of Nipah patients
Rahul Gandhi asks people to join Chalo Dilli march
How Darshana Jhaveri chose Manipuri before it found wider recognition
From growing up in Mumbai to embracing a dance form from the Northeast, Darshana Jhaveri reflects on her seven-decade journey.
Telangana introduces special fire safety norms for data centres, mandates suppression systems
Guidelines list fire safety equipment and arrangements that should be made available at fuel storage, batter rooms and other high-risk areas
Ramayana cinematographer Pankaj Kumar on chasing sunlight and building a world of Gods
Cinematographer Pankaj Kumar on building visuals for Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana, the deliberate pre-visualisation process, filming the Swayamvara scene and his philosophy behind capturing light
This follows a demand by farmers who are struggling with drought
I-PAC raids case: SC reserves verdict on ED plea for CBI probe into MamataBanerjees conduct
The ED had blamed the former CM for removing records and devices from the sites of the raids; Ms. Banerjee had at the time countered that the raids were a deliberate attempt to derail the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2026 Assembly election
Watch: Netanyahus continuance will be bad news for Israel and the region
An analysis of Israels election results as Benjamin Netanyahus coalition loses its parliamentary majority.
Jamia student protest: Why is the Lyngdoh Committee report significant? | Explained
The Committee, headed by former CEC J.M. Lyngdoh, issued the report dated May 23, 2006; it felt that party-linked student organisations politicise campus elections and split students into rival factions
Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears incentives for eight industrial projects worth 3,767 crore
The proposed projects span emerging sectors, including technical textiles, aerospace and defence, life sciences and electronics, among others, according to sources
On bauxite mining in the Eastern Ghats | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
Between October 1 and 27, Tamil Nadu recorded an average of 217.2 mm against the periods normal of 144.2 mm a surplus of 51%
Sting video fabricated, circulated to malign individuals in Karnataka: Bengaluru police
Original recording device seized; one arrested in NCR over YouTube upload as police probe possible political links and coordinated dissemination
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 55.27 feet
TN to Move SC Over Quashing of GO on Quota for Converted Muslims
The Tamil Nadu government issued a GO in March 2024 allowing converts from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, De-notified Communities, and Scheduled Castes to obtain certificates under the state's 3.5 per cent quota reserved for Backward Class Muslims
Kodungaiyur incinerator plan faces renewed scrutiny over climate costs
A recent study questioned the carbon intensity of electricity generated by such facilities
A day after RS nomination, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri accepts L Murugan's best wishes
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A day after being named for Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri was greeted by former Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan on Thursday. The Rajya Sabha vacancy arose due to the resignation of Murugan, whose term was originally scheduled to continue until April 2, 2030. He now plans to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu. Sharing information about the Murugan's courtesy call, Puri on social media platform X said, My friend and fellow party Karyakarta, Thiru@LMuruganJi, very kindly visited me today to convey his warm wishes on my nomination as BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh. I look forward to working with him to realise the vision of PM @narendramodiJi for a stronger and Aatmanirbhar #ViksitBharat, Union Minister Puri noted. The meeting came a day after the BJP announced Puri as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, after the latter was dropped from the party's list of candidates from Uttar Pradesh. In a statement, the BJP said that the party's central election committee has approved Puri's name for the bypoll announced by the Election Commission of India to fill the vacancy in the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. Puri, the only Sikh Minister in Prime Minister Modi's Cabinet, was earlier elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. His current Rajya Sabha term ends in November. The party has sent Puri, 74, to the Rajya Sabha twice. He had also unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections. Earlier this month, the BJP announced eight candidates for biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, seeking to strike a balance between caste representation and organisational experience. Two women candidates figure in the list, underscoring the party's thrust on women's empowerment and women-led development. However, the most conspicuous absence from the list was Hardeep Singh Puri. Besides him, another Union Minister, B.L. Verma, and all other sitting MPs have been left out of the nominations.
Economist Kalaiyarasan Detained, Stalin Terms Govt Action as 'Peak of Fascism'
The Madras Institute of Development Studies Assistant Professor was picked up from his residence here by the Tamil Nadu police early on Wednesday morning allegedly over an abusive Instagram comment targeting the Pallavaram TVK legislator
Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Rail Link Gets Major Push As 61-Metre Girders Go Up Over NH-44 Near Bengaluru
Days after Theni jailbreak, Tamil Nadu Prisons DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore transferred
17 remand prisoners who were lodged at the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni district escaped on October 26 and were later recaptured by special teams over the next two days.
PMK welcomes Tamil Nadu Cabinet nod for Social Justice Survey, urges early start
In a statement, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the survey had been a 47-year-long aspiration of the party and was necessary to safeguard Tamil Nadus 69% reservation system
