Sensationalism over governance: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over Karnatakas ethanol blending claims
All 56 samples tested in Karnataka by the OMCs were compliant, recording 1920% of ethanol blend in petrol, with an average of 19.30%, the Minister claimed in a post on X.
According to BRR Vamsadhara Project Chairman Aravala Ravindrababu, the State government which had given an administrative sanction for 461 crores a couple of months back, may give additional sanctions in the next budget
What is Megaspeed International, the firm under scanner over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang affair
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Farmers demand uniform 4,200 sugarcane rate across Maharashtra
The delegation demanded a 2 lakh incentive grant for farmers who regularly repay their loans and 1 lakh per hectare in financial assistance for drought-affected cultivators
Former DMK Minister Anbil Maheshs bail plea dismissed
Anbil Mahesh was arrested on October 26 and remanded in judicial custody till November 18
Germany and Ireland emerge as preferred destinations for higher education for Indian students
Out of more than 60,000 students who are going to Germany, 12,000 students (20%), are from Karnataka, says Karan Lalit, Executive Director, South Asia, TOEFL and GRE
Sheikh Hasinas return to Bangladesh: the hurdles, the risks and the politics | Explained
Sheikh Hasina faces a dilemma. She wants to return as a political leader and reclaim her party, the Awami League. But she stands accused of ordering the police crackdown of July-August 2024, and the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka has sentenced her to death for it
Sonia Gandhis memoir Belonging released
India offers to mediate Russia-Ukraine food corridors ahead of peace talks
India has offered to mediate between Russia and Ukraine to establish food corridors. Following a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the offer. The diplomatic outreach comes ahead of fresh Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
331 tonnes of garbage removed from Madurai city after Deepavali
British comedian Russell Brand jailed for rape, sexual assault
British comedian and former Hollywood actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old was sentenced at Londons Southwark Crown Court on November 9. Brands father called the sentence tragic and unfair, while prosecutors said Brand had used his fame and power to exploit women.
Advocates can't be directed not to ply non-Delhi registered pre-BS-VI vehicles: Delhi HC
The Court observed that at this stage, the authorities have not been able to point out how vehicles which were thought not contributing to pollution until October were suddenly considered as major contributors
John Doe: Why director Madhumita wanted to move beyond feel-good films
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No country-made bomb hurled at late actor Rajkumars ancestral house in Erode: police
The sound and vibrations caused by Deepavali firecrackers shattered the window panes of the house, giving rise to speculation that a country-made bomb had been hurled at the building
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Conventional curricula still present the environment as an abstraction photosynthesis and the water cycle rarely the leopard that actually shares the district
Fires, protests, pollution: Apples supply chain woes in India
The incident in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, is the latest to hit Apple's supply chain in India, which is central to the U.S. tech giant's push to diversify manufacturing beyond China.
Bouma trailer: Dileesh Pothan headlines an eerie investigation thriller
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U.S.-brokered talks are set to start in Abu Dhabi to discuss Ukraine-Russia peace deal
The two-day session in Abu Dhabi, the first such meeting since February, will focus on security guarantees
G7 attention in Paris turns to Ukraine while U.S.-mediated talks get underway in Abu Dhabi
It was not immediately clear if the U.S. or any of its G7 partners would announce any new assistance for Ukraine
Allegation of harassment to woman Collector: TN Minister promises probe against TVK MLA
Chennai Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan promised a thorough inquiry into allegations against MLA Arul Vignesh. Reports claimed Vignesh sent inappropriate text messages to District Collector J E Padmaja. Minister Rajmohan emphasised a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment across political affiliations. DMK MP Kanimozhi alleged that Vignesh harassed the collector, which prompted this inquiry. Vignesh has denied the accusations as baseless and claims they are part of misinformation.
WHOs Together for Science and Health movement finds strong support in Tamil Nadu
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Bill in U.S. Congress to recognise Deepavali as federal holiday, 19 lawmakers back proposal
If the Bill is passed by Congress, Deepavali would become the 12th federally recognised holiday in the United States
Within a few weeks of being elected on AIADMK tickets in the 2026 Assembly elections, Esakki Subaya, S. Jayakumar, P. Sathyabama, and Maragatham Kumaravel resigned their membership of the House and joined the ruling TVK
J&K court releases two youth after 6 years, says suspicion, however grave, cannot substitute proof
The Court directed immediate release of the accused, Huzaif Firdous Bhat, a resident ofChoora Sopore and Ajaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Najibhat Kreeri
CRCS raises questions about co-operative society headed by Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal
Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies has sought detailed response on investments, audit and liquidity
Kerala HC allows hotel Radisson Blu in Kochi to operate till 3 a.m.
Justice Murali Purushothaman sets aside notice by police authorities banning the hotel from operating and conducting DJ parties after 11 p.m.
Jyotirgamaya: A Seagulls quest for freedom portrayed through Bharatanatyam
Jayanthi Subramaniams innovativeproduction demonstrates how Bharatanatyam can embrace stories from other cultures while remaining firmly rooted in its classical ethos.
Tamil Nadu villages skip Diwali crackers for 21 years to protect birds
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The Academy of Music will unveil its annual fiveday music festival of classical music, heritage events, food stalls and craft from November 11 to 15
CIMA Art Mela brings accessible art to Delhi this week
The Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) is hosts ing the CIMA Art Mela from November 1217 at the India Habitat Centres Visual Arts Gallery, Delhi, showcasing works by more than 80 artists from established masters to emerging talents across price points from 5,000 to 6 lakh to make art collecting more accessible for first-time buyers
Three contract workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation at a Tata Electronics factory in Hosur. This incident has prompted investigations by the companies involved and the Tamil Nadu state government. Recent years have witnessed various operational issues at Apple supplier facilities, leading to heightened scrutiny. Apple's supply chain in India continues to face challenges amid efforts to diversify from China.
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They have challenged seizure of properties worth 45.34 crore in India in connection with a company incorporated in Singapore
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'Will Have To Come For Pa's Funeral': Sonia Gandhi Recalls Rahul's Warning
Sonia Gandhi recalls the fateful evening when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love.
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Deepavali pollution rises for third consecutive year in Tamil Nadu; AQI up 18% since 2024: TNPCB
TNPCB attributed the overall increase in air pollution and noise levels to firecracker bursting and variations in meteorological conditions.
Three workers die at Tata iPhone factory in Tamil Nadu's Hosur
The deaths are the latest incident to affect Apple's iPhone supply chain in India, where Tata Electronics accounts for roughly 40% of iPhone assembly and Foxconn makes up the rest.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls Emergency Meeting of TVK Legislators in Chennai
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay convenes an urgent meeting for TVK legislators to address controversies and maintain party discipline. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls Emergency Meeting of TVK Legislators in Chennai
Three workers die at Tata iPhone parts factory in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (Reuters) Three contract workers died in Indias southern Tamil Nadu state after inhaling gas at a Tata Electronics factory that makes parts for Apple iPhones, a district official said, triggering investigations by the companies and the state government of Tamil Nadu. The deaths are the latest incident to affect Apples iPhone supply chain in India, where Tata accounts for roughly 40% of iPhone assembly and Foxconn makes up the rest. The three died on Monday, during maintenance work on an effluent treatment plant at the facility located in Hosur in Tamil Nadu, two sources with
NCW receives 1.5 lakh complaints annually, domestic violence tops list: Vijaya Rahatkar
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China says 2026 trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion in October
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3 workers die of asphyxiation at Tata's iPhone parts factory in Tamil Nadu
The workers died during maintenance work on a water tank at the company's Hosur facility, which makes components for Apple iPhones
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A tokamak uses magnetic fields to confine superhot plasma to enable nuclear fusion; despite advances in research, engineering challenges remain, and no tokamak has generated net energy for commercial power
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October exports were the highest since February when the war started and were up from Septembers corresponding tally of 23 vessels exiting the strait
Deepavali celebrations: Over 200 cases registered in Delhi for violating firecracker time limits
Tamil Nadu Speaker to Hear Disqualification Cases Against Four Former AIADMK Legislators
Tamil Nadu Speaker begins hearings on disqualification petitions against four former AIADMK legislators who switched parties after resigning. Tamil Nadu Speaker to Hear Disqualification Cases Against Four Former AIADMK Legislators
Sonia Gandhi's memoirs Belonging: A Journey of Love has hit the bookstores across the country on Tuesday. According to publisher Harper Collins India, the memoir is being released across several bookstores nationwide, including Higginbotham in Chennai, Bahrisons and Midland in Delhi, The White Crow and Title Waves in Mumbai, Mathrubhumi Books in Kerala, Blossoms and The Bookworm in Karnataka, and Crossword outlets across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala. On Tuesday, the CPP Chairperson shared excerpts of her newly released memoirs. Posting an article written in the Indian Express, Sonia Gandhi referred to her refusal to take on the mantle of Prime Minister when the UPA government was voted to power in 2004. In her post on X she shared, My mind suddenly cleared itself of the last shreds of doubt.
Tamil Nadu Minister promises investigation after 3 workers die at Tata Electronics facility
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Man shot dead over old enmity in Tamil Nadu; accused attacks cop, gets shot during escape bid
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Why has NMC cautioned students against unauthorised medical colleges? | Explained
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Anthropic launches Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 ahead of IPO
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Why is rural internet connectivity hard to expand? | Explained
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AIADMK defection row: TN Speaker to begin hearings against 4 ex-MLAs today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar will begin hearings on Tuesday into the disqualification petitions against four former AIADMK legislators who resigned from the Assembly and subsequently joined another political party, following a directive from the Madras High Court. The proceedings, scheduled from November 10 to 12, will examine complaints filed by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami against former legislators Esakki Subbiah, Maragatham Kumaravel, Jayakumar and Sathyabama. The controversy originated in the political turmoil that followed the Assembly elections, when the AIADMK split into rival factions led by Palaniswami and former Minister S.P. Velumani. Both leaders submitted separate representations to the Speaker, seeking recognition of their respective groups as the legitimate AIADMK legislative party. The confrontation intensified during the confidence vote faced by the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. Twenty-five AIADMK legislators belonging to the Velumani faction voted in favour of the government, prompting the Palaniswami camp to demand their disqualification. Subsequently, four legislators who supported the government resigned their Assembly memberships and joined another party. The Palaniswami faction urged the Speaker not to accept their resignations and demanded action under the anti-defection provisions. However, a political reconciliation between Palaniswami and Velumani subsequently brought the rival AIADMK factions together. Following the agreement, the party requested the withdrawal of disqualification proceedings against 21 legislators, while maintaining its complaint against the four who had resigned. The proceedings against the 21 members were subsequently dropped. Dissatisfied with the delay in deciding the remaining petitions, Palaniswami approached the Madras High Court seeking directions for an expeditious decision. The High Court directed the Speaker to examine the disqualification complaints and take an appropriate decision within two months. Acting on the courts directive, the Speaker has issued notices to the four former legislators and scheduled hearings from Tuesday to Thursday. Lawyers representing both the former legislators and Palaniswami are expected to present their arguments. The final hearing has been scheduled for November 17, following which the Speaker is expected to announce his decision after examining the submissions. Significantly, Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama subsequently won byelections and are currently serving as TVK legislators. Earlier, former AIADMK Ministers M.R. Vijayabhaskar and C. Vijayabhaskar had also resigned their Assembly memberships and joined another political party, reflecting the continuing realignments within Tamil Nadu politics.
Heavy rain likely in TN as Northeast monsoon gains strength; cyclone threat looms
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) The northeast monsoon is gaining momentum across Tamil Nadu, with meteorologists forecasting widespread rainfall over the coming days and warning that a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm next week. According to rainfall statistics, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry received 25.4 cm of rainfall between October 1 and November 9, against the seasonal normal of 24.3 cm, registering a four per cent surplus. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds at isolated places in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts on Tuesday. Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds is also expected in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts, besides Karaikal. The prevailing atmospheric circulation over the Comorin Sea and adjoining areas is influencing rainfall activity across southern Tamil Nadu. On Wednesday, moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in several coastal and southern districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari. Other parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may experience light rainfall. The weather department has indicated that rainfall activity could continue across the state until November 15. Meanwhile, attention is turning towards a fresh low-pressure area expected to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around November 12. The weather officials are forecasting a system that could gradually intensify and move towards adjoining Sri Lanka by November 15. They suggested that favourable atmospheric conditions could allow the disturbance to strengthen further and potentially develop into a cyclonic storm. Tamil Nadu could experience another spell of substantial rainfall between November 15 and 20 as the weather system approaches the coast. If the system develops into a cyclone, it could potentially cross the Tamil Nadu coastline around November 19 or subsequently, the officials indicated. However, the possibility of cyclone formation, its eventual intensity and landfall location remain uncertain and will depend on the system's evolution over the coming days. The forecast has heightened attention on weather developments along Tamil Nadu's coastal districts as the northeast monsoon enters an active phase.
CSIR-CCMB team identifies potential new targets to fight Tuberculosis
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300 arrested, 73 brought back in a year
New Delhi, Nov 9:As the first anniversary of the brazen Red Fort blast approaches, central security agencies have tightened vigilance nationwide, backed by a fortified counterterrorism architecture and a sweeping crackdown on cross-border terror syndicates over the past year, officials said on Monday. On the eve of the first anniversary of the Red Fort blast, central security agencies have intensified vigilance following a year-long crackdown that led to over 300 arrests and the deportation of 73 high-value fugitives from abroad, the officials said. The terror strike on November 10 last year had exposed a 'Doctor Module' operated by highly educated professionals. Security agencies cracked the case within 24 hours, subsequently filing a formal charge sheet against 13 accused, including absconding paediatrician Dr Muzzafar Rather, who is currently believed to be hiding in Afghanistan. Central investigation agencies and Jammu and Kashmir police, with the help of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), identified the principal conspirator and nabbed the key perpetrators. The Red Fort blast prompted central intelligence agencies to formulate a policy to prevent such attacks. This thought led to the unveiling of 'PRAHAAR: National CT Policy and Strategy' on February 23 this year, in which policy was formulated for zero tolerance towards terrorism. The comprehensive policy sets a unified agenda for central and state machinery and its operational impact was further cemented during a high-level conference of state DGPs and central agency chiefs in September 2026. The efficacy of the PRAHAAR framework was visibly demonstrated in a massive, coordinated nationwide clampdown against the Pakistan-based ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN). The Red Fort case was unique because highly qualified professionals were involved. Now, many regulations are in place, including periodic surprise checks on the sale of ammonium nitrate and other materials, an official said on condition of anonymity. The network, which utilised domestic nodes and local foot soldiers, faced severe setbacks as agencies registered over 100 First Information Reports (FIRs) and arrested more than 300 operatives. Security forces recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs), hand grenades carrying Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, and illicit firearms. Following these extensive operations, the SBN was formally designated as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on September 26 this year. Concurrently, multi-agency operations successfully dismantled several radical modules and dented the support frameworks of proscribed outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Action against pro-Khalistan elements (PKEs) has similarly blunted the network designs of outfits like Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Zindabad Force, disrupting cross-border arms smuggling and leading to key arrests. The security agencies also stepped up containment of Bangladesh-based terror threats, arresting 27 radical operatives inspired by the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ideology across Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. On the diplomatic and international front, counterterror cooperation with foreign governments has been significantly scaled up to cut off external sanctuaries and fast-track the deportation of fugitives. A dedicated extradition portal launched in September this year optimised inter-agency coordination. The officials confirmed that these sustained diplomatic efforts successfully secured the return of 73 high-value fugitives from abroad over the past year. As security forces maintain a high state of alert ahead of the anniversary, officials emphasise that the enhanced synergy between central intelligence and state police forces has substantially hardened the nation's defences against future threats. The emphasis has remained on preventing terror attacks, identifying the wider ecosystem, quick disruption, timely investigation including collection of clinching evidence - and successful prosecution to tackle the threats, the officials said. The investigation into the entire Red Fort terror network run by the 'Doctor Module' started after posters of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed terror outfit were pasted on the outskirts of Srinagar city during the intervening night of October 18-19 last year. The posters warned of attacks on police and security forces in the Valley. Srinagar police treated the matter as a serious issue, not just a one-off incident and Senior Superintendent of Police (Srinagar) G V Sundeep Chakravarthy formed several teams to investigate the case thoroughly. Srinagar police registered a case and reviewed CCTV footage, leading to the arrest of three locals -- Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, Yasir-ul-Ashraf, and Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid -- all with prior stone-pelting cases. Their interrogation led to the arrest of Maulvi Irfan Ahmad, a former paramedic turned Imam from Shopian, who allegedly supplied the posters and used his access to radicalise the doctors. Piecing together the interrogation of the arrested accused, the investigation led Srinagar police to Al Falah university in Faridabad. There, two doctors Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib, a resident of Koil in South Kashmir's Pulwama and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, a woman hailing from Lucknow - were arrested and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate and sulphur, was seized. Aware of the crackdown by the police and central agencies, Dr Umar-un Nabi, driving an explosive-laden car, started shifting his base to avoid arrest. Nabi, a 28-year-old doctor from Pulwama, emerged as the most radicalised and key operative in the network spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, and officials believe he was planning a powerful Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast timed around the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary on December 6 last year. However, his plan was to place a VBIED near a crowded place either in the national capital or at a site of religious importance, and then disappear, the officials said. Authorities are closely monitoring the radicalisation of youth and have been asked to flag any noticeable behavioural change in any individual immediately, said the official cited above. It may be recalled that Dr Rather and Dr Nabi reportedly held radical views even during their student days; however, both managed to stay under the radar at that time. According to the co-accused's interrogation, Nabi's transformation took a dangerous turn after a 2021 trip to Turkiye with co-accused Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, where they allegedly met JeM overground workers. Following the trip, Nabi and Ganaie, who taught at Faridabad's Al Falah University, began accumulating vast quantities of chemicals from the open market, including ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and sulphur. Much of this was stored near the university campus. That plot fell apart when a meticulous investigation resulted in the arrest of many from the 'Doctor Module' and seizure of explosives, causing panic to Nabi and ending in a premature blast outside the Red Fort, killing over a dozen people.
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