Slow recovery: On the ISROs GSLV-F18 mission
ISRO needs more human and material resources to fulfil its mandate
Dwindling support: On the U.S. and the Cuban embargo
India and the world must stand up against the bullying of Cuba by the U.S.
Rebel leaders of AIADMK do not take part in district secretaries meeting chaired by Palaniswami
The partys performance in the recent bypoll in Dharapuram and Madurantakam Assembly constituencies, and preparations for its general council and executive committee meetings, expected to be conducted in December this year, were among the issues discussed at the meeting
Balagurusamy urges State government to reconsider age relaxation in TNPSC recruitment
He says recruitment policies should give due consideration to the need for a young, competent, and future-ready administrative workforce
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
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
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.
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
Karnataka turns to U.K. roadshows to revive declining NRI tourist footfall
State Flag, Mandatory Tamil: Vijay's Minister Sparks Controversy With Fresh Remark
Many states have flag for their state. Tamil Nadu doesn't have flag. A state flag for Tamil Nadu will be introduced, he said.
25 Cattle rescued while being transported to Keralam for slaughter
Road cave-in near Phoenix Mall brings Velachery traffic to a halt
Sea turtle season to start with awareness drives
Chennai may get moderate rain from Monday as Cyclone Murasu moves towards AP coast
Madras Christian College plans to restore wildlife corridors inside campus to protect spotted deer
NEET-UG 2027 may retain pen-and-paper option as southern states push back against exam overhaul
Centre's proposed examination reforms have encountered resistance from southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu and Kerala, potentially delaying a full transition to computer-based NEET-UG until 2028-29. The Nilekani panel is considering a gradual shift, retaining the pen-and-paper option in 2027 while building consensus and addressing concerns over accessibility.
Police seek cancellation of passport of Gem Veeramanis aide in connection with Pocso case probes
Tamil Nadu prisons transfers officials after Theni jailbreak
TN to set up 26 special courts for Pocso cases, four for drug trafficking
EPS demands reopening of Amma Clinics
A.P. seeks assistance from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for cyclone power restoration
Voters prioritise candidates over development in local polls in Vijayawada
Two dead in Gokarna beach, one goes missing
GVMC polls: smooth polling experience for senior citizens, first-time voters
What shall we publish to sensitise Indian teenagers?
Assam Governor celebrates foundation days of seven states, UTs
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 1 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday called for greater cooperation among states and Union Territories, emphasising that India's diversity, cultural richness and collective efforts are central to achieving the vision of a developed nation by 2047. The Governor was speaking at the State Foundation Day celebrations of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Puducherry, organised by Lok Bhavan Assam, at the Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati. Extending his greetings to the people of the seven states and Union Territories, Governor Acharya said every region has its own distinct historical legacy, cultural identity and traditions, but all remain united by a common national spirit. He added that India's strength lies in its diversity, with every state making an equally important contribution to the country's overall development and progress. Highlighting their achievements in agriculture, technology, education, art, culture and spiritual traditions, the Governor said the exchange of best practices, mutual cooperation and healthy competition among states would further strengthen cooperative federalism. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047', Governor Acharya said that achieving the national goal would require collective commitment and coordinated efforts from every state and citizen. He stressed that development must be inclusive, ensuring that its benefits reach the last person in society. He also underlined the importance of sustained investments and efforts in education, healthcare, agriculture, innovation, skill development and women's empowerment. The Governor also said that nation-building was a shared responsibility and called upon citizens to actively contribute to development initiatives while taking pride in their respective cultural identities. Respecting the traditions and achievements of other communities, he said, would strengthen cultural understanding and reinforce the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. The celebrations featured colourful cultural performances representing the participating states and Union Territories, showcasing their folk traditions, art forms and distinctive cultural expressions. Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Biswajit Daimary, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Nilima Devi, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, ADGP Surendra Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram and Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain, among other dignitaries, attended the programme.
Chennai Corporation removes unauthorised hoardings, advertisements at 50 locations
TASMAC shops shut across several TN districts as workers protest bottle return workload
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) TASMAC liquor outlets in Chennai and several other Tamil Nadu districts remained closed on Sunday as employees protested against the empty-bottle buy-back scheme, demanding additional manpower, adequate storage space and better working conditions before its implementation. More than 50 employees representing Chennai district TASMAC workers unions gathered outside the corporations depot in Ambattur. Shop closures were also reported in Tiruvallur, Madurai, Erode, Karur, Vellore, Kanyakumari and Krishnagiri, as workers opposed the additional responsibilities associated with collecting and processing returned bottles. The protest coincided with the introduction of revised liquor prices on November 1. Under the revised arrangement, outlets will no longer collect Rs 10 separately towards the bottle-return scheme when liquor is purchased. Consumers will, however, continue to receive Rs 10 for each eligible empty bottle returned, subject to verification. Customers can hand over empty bottles at any TASMAC outlet, irrespective of where they purchased the liquor. Employees said the scheme had been introduced without adequately addressing practical difficulties at retail outlets. They cited limited space for storing bottles and the workload involved in scanning and handling them. One protesting employee said TASMAC should either engage workers through an external agency or install automated bottle-collection machines at every outlet. Existing staff could not be expected to shoulder the additional burden without sufficient support, the employee added. According to the latest directive, staff deployed at individual outlets will collect empty bottles and hand them over to approved vendors. This arrangement will continue until a reverse vendor is selected through a tender process. To support the additional work during the interim period, outlets within Greater Chennai Corporation limits will receive up to Rs 2,000 a day. Shops in other municipal corporations will receive Rs 1,800 daily, while those in municipalities and town panchayats will get Rs 1,600. Village panchayat outlets will receive Rs 1,500. Workers, however, said financial reimbursements would not resolve their concerns. They demanded practical arrangements for bottle collection and storage, alongside measures to address longstanding deficiencies in workplace facilities. Employees particularly highlighted the absence of toilets at several shops, saying basic needs had remained neglected despite years of service. The protesters maintained that the administration must address staffing shortages, infrastructure constraints and working conditions instead of relying on existing employees to manage the bottle-return system alongside their regular sales duties.
Balagurusamy urges CM to reconsider five-year age relaxation for govt jobs
Woman dies, husband injured as water tanker rams bike; driver held
25 cattle transported for slaughter without proper documents rescued near Maraimalai Nagar
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
Over a thousand e-waste items collected in GCC drive
BJP leader questions Vijays silence over Mekedatu dam issue
Mayor Priya inaugurates 5.35-crorecivic projects
Dark streets will cost contractors as GCC sets 24-hour repair deadline
1,781 persons bound over in ASR district ahead of MPTC, ZPTC polls
Bonus payment under way in Coimbatore, Tiruppur districts
Delhi sees parallel protests as INDIA bloc targets EC, BJP raises 1984 riots
Mamata Banerjee: Gyanesh Kumar, when will you vanish?
Rubio says Trump administration did not help Flavio Bolsonaro flee Brazil after election defeat
This is a photo trick! : BJP challenges Congress claim of 10 lakh people at November 1 rally
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.
Cyclone Murasu: AP CM Naidu seeks support from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
With cyclone-related damage threatening electricity infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh is mobilising additional manpower and machinery to speed up restoration operations
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
Elamanchili records highest voter turnout at 76.61% in Anakapalli district
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.
Days after Cyclone Arnab, Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclonic Storm Murasu landfall
Cyclonic Storm Murasu likely to turn into severe cyclonic storm by Monday morning; red alert issued in five A.P. districts; heavy rain also forecast for parts of Tamil Nadu and Odisha
Tamil Nadu will get its own flag soon, tells Minister
Tirunelveli Collector inaugurates weekly organic farmers market
BJP conspiring to delete 20 crore votes, says CM Revanth
HDK accuses police chief of leaking sensitive information
Power crisis in Keralam will be resolved, says Electricity Minister
He said that the State government was exploring alternative arrangements to meet the demand
Central teams assess Cyclone Arnab damage on Kakinada, Narsapuram coast
Cyclone Arnab washed away 90-km coastal roads before damaging 579 boats and above 1,000 fishing nets, paralyzing life on the Kakinada coast; Another Central team assesed damage to fishing boats, aquaponds on the Narsapuram coast.
Andhra Pradesh civic polls highlights | Polling ends amid Pulivendula clashes; Jagan demands repoll
Turnout was 48.03% by 3 p.m.; votes will be counted on November 3
India plans next-generation stealth destroyers to counter growing maritime threats
Defence Acquisition Council gives in-principle nod to futuristic warships at likely cost of 80,000 cr; will be equipped with advanced sensors, weapons; delivery to begin five to 10 years after contract is signed
Public urged to stay alert as cyclone Murasu set to hit Nellore, Prakasam districts
Arrangements made for smooth landing of Jagans chopper, asserts Kadapa Collector
There is a brief disruption in providing pilot, escort and rope party that are mandatory to a Z-Plus category VIP as the helicopter has arrived much ahead of schedule, says the District Election Officer, adding that there are no complaint about obstruction of booth agents anywhere in the district
Odisha short of equipment, may use explosives to rescue landslide victims
With no road access, officials are looking for cranes and earthmovers; they are also seeking the assistance of engineers with expertise in controlled blasting to break up boulders
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express flagged off by Railway Minister
The overnight service will connect Bengaluru with Mumbai via Anantapur, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur and Pune, improving connectivity across three States
Children to have a say in Cyberabads urban planning
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with UNICEF, plans to consult children across its 76 wards to understand their needs, concerns and aspirations and involve them in shaping safer, more inclusive and child-friendly neighbourhoods
Sanskrit varsity V-C appeals against order permitting suspended students to write exams
Students were suspended pending an inquiry into allegations that they staged a mock cremation of the V-C, manhandled her and attempted to damage her vehicle
Cyclone Murasu | Paddy farmers in Telangana fear crop damage amid high market prices
3.3 km corridor from Delhi Gate to Kashmere Gate to get a makeover, says CM
YSRCP leaders in Palnadu asked to remain indoors
RSS cadre participate in rally to mark centenary
Avarekai cultivation in Kolar district drops by 70% amid rainfall deficit
The decline is attributed to inadequate rainfall, depleting groundwater levels and dry weather conditions, which have discouraged farmers from taking up sowing
CJI to HCs: Why make litigants rush to Supreme Court for early hearings
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asks Can we ensure that a litigants access to timely justice does not depend upon their ability to travel to the national capital?
Karnataka to oppose Krishna-Bhima river diversion project by Maharashtra
YSRCP leader alleges large-scale distribution of money on polling day in Salur
Polling ends peacefully across Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu districts
Sivaganga farmers, activists renew push for restoration of minor rivers
Khader suggests diverse cultural and literary programmes during Karavali Utsava
Sunil Kumar criticises removal of Udupi doctors name from Rajyotsava award list
Police expand search for man who escaped from custody in Coimbatore
WTT Feeder Chennai: Manav wins maiden international crown; Sutirtha finishes runner-up
Rajyotsava celebrated in Dharwad
Minister promises that development programmes and welfare schemes will continue
FSDA officials inspect ice manufacturing units in Mangaluru
12,169 candidates absent for TNPSC Group II, IIA exams in Salem region
Char Dham helicopter operators threaten to halt services over DGCA's two-pilot rule
Operators say mandate brought in following Joshimath crash not financially viable; accuse authorities of ignoring concerns over safety hazards, particularly drones and paragliding activity along flying routes
Gram sabha meetings call for DSP office relocation
Tiruchis first official food street inaugurated
Andhra Pradesh reports 41 poll-related incidents during ULB elections, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta
Every complaint is being taken seriously and those involved will face strict legal action, says Harish Kumar Gupta, adding that the ULB elections are by and large peaceful in State
Srinagar, November 01, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at Lok [] The post Lieutenant Governor Extends Greetings on Foundation Day of 13 States and Union Territories; Calls for Stronger Cultural Unity and Commitment for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
