Tamil Nadu Granite Businessman Under Scrutiny as Officials Summoned in POCSO Case
Three police officers have been summoned regarding the closure of a POCSO case against granite businessman R. Veeramani in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Granite Businessman Under Scrutiny as Officials Summoned in POCSO Case
Asian Games: Roshibina bags silver in wushu, third medal on trot
Roshibina had won a silver in the last edition and a bronze in the 2018 Asian Games
BJP spent more in Bengal than Congress did across five state polls: EC filings
Bengal accounted for more than half of the BJP's 529.38-crore expenditure on the five elections, the other four being in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; the party spent 217.16 crore on general campaigning in Bengal and 69.83 crore on candidates.
EC row: CEC should be tried for treason, says Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar allowed elections to be rigged, it amounted to treachery with the nation and an act of treason. She added that he should face a trial for treason and be criminally prosecuted just like any other criminal.
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheims A24 documentary gives the convicted Theranos founder unprecedented access to the filmmakers as she prepares to enter prison
Kalyan Court acquits Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde in 17-year-old defamation case
The court held that records, testimony and statements did not support the charges. It noted gaps in the investigation and in sequence of events, as per the proceedings and advocates.
Tenders for Section V of Chennai peripheral ring road from Singaperumal Koil to Poonjeri cancelled
It was cancelled due to administrative reasons
Not aware about issue: BMC Mayor Ritu Tawade on demolition of huts taller than 14 ft in Mumbai
The remarks from Ritu Tawade has signalled the lack of coordination between the municipal administration and the elected representatives
Justice B.R. Gavais remark was in response to a plea to direct the Union government to invoke emergency powers and protect the State of West Bengal from violence
Human ancestors moved from climbing trees to walking on the ground 1.8 million years ago
Pakistan struck sites in Afghanistan in response to recent drone intrusion: Minister
Pakistan Information Minister Atauallah Tarar said the strikes were deliberate, precise, calibrated, and proportionate, and strictly limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan
Love & War: Ranbir Kapoors first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansalis period drama unveiled
Also starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, Love & War will be released in theatres on January 21, 2027
Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy
Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy
The first trailer for Brad Birds long-gestating animated detective film introduces a retrofuturistic metropolis, a weary private eye and a troubled superstar at the centre of a murder mystery
From The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026
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UNITD Living Space Signs 128 Crore MoU with TN Government for Upcoming IT Project in Coimbatore
Madras High Court quashes case against Annamalai over his remarks on Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan allows a petition filed by the founder of We The Leaders movement to quash the case filed against him by Salem-based activist Piyush Manush
SI on Ganesh immersion duty dies after hit-and-run on Hyderabads NTR Marg
How David Attenborough inspired Indians to see nature differently
As David Attenborough turns 100 on May 8, Indian naturalists, conservationists, writers, filmmakers, and wildlife experts reflect on his conservation and climate impact
Two early morning fires reported in Hyderabad; no casualties
TN reviews Pattinapakam secretariat plan amid fishermens opposition
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is reviewing its proposal to build a new Secretariat at Pattinapakkam, Minister Nirmal Kumar said on Thursday, amid reports that the site could be changed following objections from fishing communities and opposition parties. Asked whether the government had withdrawn its decision to build the complex at Pattinapakkam, Kumar did not confirm that the project had been scrapped. Work on the proposed Secretariat was under review, he told reporters in Chennai, adding that the minister concerned would make an official announcement. The government was studying possible locations within the city for the Secretariat, Kumar said. His remarks leave open both the future of the Pattinapakkam proposal and the question of where the building will eventually be constructed. The original plan envisaged a 15-storey Secretariat on 25 acres at Pattinapakkam, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore. The government had approved the initial stage of land acquisition, and the Public Works Department was preparing a detailed project report for the development. The choice of site, however, drew opposition from parties that said construction would threaten the livelihoods of fishermen who have long lived in the area. Fishermen also raised objections to the proposed complex, making the project a contentious issue even before construction began. There had been an expectation that the government would seek to address the fishing communitys concerns before proceeding with work at Pattinapakkam. The continuing opposition has since fuelled speculation that the administration is reconsidering the location. Reports suggested that the Public Works Department had dropped the Pattinapakkam plan and that a different site would be announced soon. Kumars comments did not confirm either claim. Instead, he described an ongoing review and said an official decision would be communicated by the minister responsible. The distinction matters for residents who have sought clarity on whether their homes and livelihoods could be affected. It also leaves the government to explain how it will choose a site and respond to objections raised over the coastal location. For now, the proposed Secretariat has neither a confirmed new address nor a publicly announced cancellation of the Pattinapakkam site. Further details on the project, including its location and next steps, are expected only after the government completes its review, following discussions with relevant stakeholders, and makes a formal announcement.
Tamil Nadu Pocso case: Businessman Veeramani, aide arrested; what we know so far
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TN health officials urge people to use masks in hospitals amid respiratory infections
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) Public health officials in Tamil Nadu have urged patients and visitors to wear masks in hospitals, warning that respiratory infections can spread even though masking is not compulsory. The appeal comes amid concern over illnesses reported in the state, including dengue, scrub typhus, Covid-19, chickenpox and measles. Officials said respiratory infections appeared to be affecting more people than dengue, and expressed concern that many people seeking treatment in government and private hospitals were arriving without masks. Respiratory infections are spreading more than dengue in Tamil Nadu. Such infections can easily pass from one person to another. Yet patients and their relatives coming to hospitals are not wearing masks, public health officials said. They advised everyone entering a hospital to take precautions, especially in areas where patients gather. Although there is no general requirement to wear a mask, officials said people should not dismiss the possibility of infection spreading during a hospital visit. The warning concerns respiratory illnesses and should not be confused with the way all the other diseases mentioned spread. Dengue is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, while scrub typhus is linked to bites from infected mites. Masks do not prevent either disease through its usual route of transmission. Measles and some other viral illnesses can spread through the air, making precautions around people with symptoms relevant. Chickenpox can also spread through respiratory secretions and contact with fluid from blisters. Different illnesses require different preventive measures, even when patients are being treated in the same hospital. Officials focused their appeal on the risk posed by close contact between people with respiratory symptoms and others waiting for care. A person accompanying a patient may spend time in registration areas, corridors and outpatient departments, where it can be difficult to avoid contact with those who are ill. Health guidance recommends that people with coughs or other respiratory symptoms wear a mask while in a healthcare facility. Hospitals can provide masks and hand hygiene supplies, and identify patients who may need to be separated from others. Public health officials urged patients and attendants to act responsibly when visiting hospitals. Their message was that masks could potentially help reduce the risk of respiratory infections spreading among patients, visitors and healthcare workers.
Advocate seeks to file contempt plea in Supreme Court against CEC
Bypassing fellow Commissioners to secretly issue public dictates under the banner of full Commission constitutes willful defiance of the law declared by the Supreme Court under Article 141, the advocate said
TVK Workers Allegedly Seen Distributing Cash To Voters Ahead Of By-Elections In Madurantakam
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been accused of distributing cash to voters as campaigning intensifies for the two Assembly by-elections in Tamil Nadu, as reported in Tamil ABP Live. Reports aired by television news channels on 22 September 2026 alleged that large-scale cash distribution took place at Rettipalayam under the Acharapakkam union in support [] The post TVK Workers Allegedly Seen Distributing Cash To Voters Ahead Of By-Elections In Madurantakam appeared first on The Commune .
Tamil Nadu: Ministers Hold Review Meeting On PDS
The meeting reviewed PDS implementation, opening of new fair price shops, inspection of fair price shops and seizure of essential commodities
Freebie row over Satheesans chartered flight to flood-hit Malappuram dominates Keralam politics
DYFI organising painting competitions across Keralam, urging the public to use their 'imagination to conjure up the likeness of the mysterious sponsor whose identity Chief Minister Satheesan has refused to reveal
Sabarimala Gold Crown Missing: 55.72-Sovereign Crown Replaced With Fake
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J&K Bank holds 88th AGM of its shareholders
Manipur celebrated the 248th edition of traditional Heikru Hidongba festival
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Sensex tanks over 600 points in early trade; crude oil trades above $100 per barrel
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Blue bonds: Indias new ocean of finance
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Karnataka BJP gets new in-charge leader
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Former Chief Election Commissioner questions legality of SIR, demands reversal of decisions
Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi shares his views on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, questioning its necessity, legality and implementation. He argues that Indias electoral rolls have been effectively maintained for decades and raises concerns about the impact and outcomes of the exercise.
Akasa Air to fly Bhogapuram-New Delhi daily from October 25
Puri has issued a red zone alert for the next two days in response to forecasts of heavy rainfall and disrupted marine conditions. Lifeguards have been deployed in various sectors along the beach and tourists have been banned from bathing in the sea. Fisheries Department officials have directed fishermen to keep all their boats, nets and machines safe. Mechanised boat fisherman in Tamil Nadu have stayed ashore for the third consecutive day.
EC dissent row LIVE: Opposition seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal; CJP's Dipke to address presser
The ECI responded on September 23, saying that all its actions have been in accordance with the laws and instructions of the Commission
From vintage Vespas to Royal Enfields, meet Thiruvananthapurams riding communities
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Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with planeside ceremony on arrival for three-day U.S. visit
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Tamil Nadu Government Criticized for Ineffective Dengue Response
AIADMK leader EPS accuses Tamil Nadu government of failing to control rising dengue cases and demands urgent action. Tamil Nadu Government Criticized for Ineffective Dengue Response
Heavy rain closes Chaparai, Kothapalli waterfalls in ASR district; roads damaged in G.K. Veedhi
OpenAI says SEC disclosures undermine xAIs antitrust lawsuit
OpenAI on Tuesday asked US District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth to rule for OpenAI based on the facts so far in the case
Tamil Nadu to Implement QR Code Permit System for Mineral Transport
Tamil Nadu introduces a QR code permit system for mineral transport to curb illegal activities and enhance monitoring. Tamil Nadu to Implement QR Code Permit System for Mineral Transport
Vir Das stand-up comedy special, Fool Volume has earned a nomination at the International Emmy Awards 2026 alongside Sony LIVs sports drama series
Wedding food trends: How Gen Z is changing the traditional wedding plate
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Paper Leak: NTA debars Latur coaching centre owners son from NEET-UG for two years
According to the CBI, Shivraj Motegaonkar allegedly paid 5 lakh to procure chemistry questions from P.V. Kulkarni, who was on the NTA panel that set the questions for the examination.
TN govt plans QR-coded permits to track mineral transport, check fake passes
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) Vehicles transporting sand and other minerals across Tamil Nadu will soon need QR-coded online permits, replacing paper transit documents. The system aims to prevent illegal shipments using forged passes, including those involving minerals classified as major and minor. Natural Resources Minister D.K. Prabhu said permits would be generated through the Mineral Management System (MIMAS) portal, with manual passes discontinued upon launch. The department has yet to announce a launch date. Each digital pass will carry details that can be checked against the quantity transported and the quarry from which the minerals were obtained. Officials expect better oversight of shipments, royalty revenue and GST collections across the state. Weighbridges will also be connected to MIMAS so loads can be compared with the amounts recorded on permits. Officials plan to use a control room to monitor transportation and flag overloaded vehicles. Weighbridges serving some limestone quarry leases are already linked to the portal, and the department is working to include sites producing minor minerals. The measures form part of a broader effort to digitise mining administration from extraction to transportation. Trucks carrying minerals have been given until September 30 to install GPS devices, adding another means of tracking their journeys. Sand lorry operators have welcomed the move towards online documentation but raised concerns about liability when contractors supply fraudulent papers. In a case in Thiruvallur district, about 14 trucks carrying soil were detained over allegedly fake transit passes and permits, and cases were registered against drivers and vehicle owners. The operators want electronic transport documents to carry confirmation from a government official so drivers and owners can verify their validity before accepting a load. They have also sought closer oversight at crusher units to ensure that minerals dispatched from those sites comply with the rules. Lorry operators have also asked the department to speed up the connection of stone quarry weighbridges to the portal. They argue that digital permits will have limited value if shipments leave extraction sites without reliable weighing and verification. They say illegal stone quarries continue to operate and have proposed that the government run quarries and supply manufactured sand and plastering sand directly. The planned systems main test will be whether authorities can verify permits and loads consistently, from the quarry gate to the vehicles destination.
Tamil Nadu: Three killed, four injured as car rams into omnibus on Trichy-Chennai highway
At least three people were killed and four others, including two women, were seriously injured after a car rammed into the rear of a private omnibus on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway (NH-38) near Thuraimangalam in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Thursday.
MANUU faces sexual harassment row over ICC report
The university refused to share the copy of the ICC report with the complainant, and the latters letters to the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Women and Child Development reportedly have not yielded any action
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Agoda Releases AI Developer Report 2026: Agentic AI Adoption Outpaces Enterprise Readiness Across Southeast Asia and India
NCCN Models How to Tailor Cancer Care for Different Regions During 2026 World Cancer Congress
NCCN Models How to Tailor Cancer Care for Different Regions During 2026 World Cancer Congress
Palaniswami accuses TN govt of failing to contain dengue surge
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has accused the Tamil Nadu government of failing to act quickly against the spread of dengue, saying hospitals are under pressure and residents need immediate protection. In a statement, Palaniswami alleged that the TVK governments failure to take preventive measures had allowed cases to rise across the state. Government and private hospital beds were filling up, he said, calling for treatment facilities and mosquito control work to be expanded urgently. Citing health department figures, he said Tamil Nadu had recorded 17,348 dengue cases and 4,653 scrub typhus cases as of September 21. Seventy-one dengue cases were confirmed on September 21 alone, according to the figures cited in his statement. Palaniswami said the government had ignored warnings from the public and the media about dengue. He also accused it of trying to shift attention from public health concerns after the death of a student at Anna University by focusing on the students reported scrub typhus infection. He criticised state Health Minister Arunraj for missing a meeting chaired by the Director of Public Health on measures to contain dengue. A public awareness video was no substitute for action on the ground, Palaniswami said, alleging that the minister was concentrating on election campaigning. The AIADMK leader disputed the ministers claim that dengue cases were lower than in previous years. He said infections had risen sharply compared with the first 20 days of September 2025 and accused the minister of relying on figures from other periods to present a misleading picture. Palaniswami urged the government to ensure that patients admitted with dengue receive timely treatment and that hospitals have enough medicines, beds and doctors. He called for frequent medical camps and household visits on every street to identify and remove places where mosquitoes breed. He said mosquito control and sanitation work had been stepped up early during previous AIADMK administrations, helping prevent infections and deaths. The government should now intensify its response on an emergency footing, he said, both to curb transmission and to address public anxiety. He also asked officials to issue clear instructions for field teams to inspect neighbourhoods and eliminate breeding sites.
Efectis Group Strengthens Its Presence in India with the Launch of Efectis India
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Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Tamil Nadu Congress leader says he told Chennai Police about Veeramani scandal two years ago
Tamil Nadu Congress Committees Scheduled Caste Department president M.P. Ranjan Kumar says he met a senior police officer at the Chennai Police Commissionerate on November 22, 2024, and submitted a complaint, seeking action against Veeramani and his associate Shanthi.
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan win bronze in men's double sculls
Akash Bharadwaj, Kamaljeet and Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve in the men's 10m air pistol individual qualification and team final
Madras High Court to Rule on Petition to Halt By-elections in Tamil Nadu
The Madras High Court will decide on a petition seeking to stop by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram due to political resignations. Madras High Court to Rule on Petition to Halt By-elections in Tamil Nadu
Sagar hooch tragedy: Two more key accused held after encounter; 39 arrested so far
The police fired in self-defence and he was injured in his leg after which Ashish Sahu and he were taken into custody, said Sagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Anurag Sujania
Delhi High Court issues contempt notice to two men for releasing dogs on local commissioner
Justice Amit Bansal asked the two men to file affidavits in four weeks explaining why action should not be initiated against them for violating and wilfully disobeying judicial orders, and ordered them to be physically present in court on November 19
Bihar BJP MLA criticises own government for distributing10,000 crore to JEEVIKA didis
He further argued that how the development will take place if there is a burden of debt, and challenges will arise in mobilising resources for schemes in the future also.
CM Fadnavisand DCM Shinde visit drought-prone regions in Maharashtra
The tour of CM and DCM comes after Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a subcommittee to handle the drought issue under the chairmanship of Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump
Bihar Cabinet gives nod for setting up two universities
Mata Sita Womens University will be set up at Patna & Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar University at Begusarai; a total of 24 decisions were taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary
Prepared for another fight, says Hooda, seeks support from voters in his Assembly constituency
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition makes it clear that he is not ready to hang up his political boots
Deep rot: On the Election Commission of Indias functioning during its SIR
With the SIR thoroughly vitiated, CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign
Trading smart: On the India-New Zealand FTA
The India-NZ FTA shows how smaller deals can complement big-bang trade pacts
Elephant calf swept away in Teesta rescued by fishermen, reunited with mother
The calf was crossing the river near the barrage when the strong currents swept it away from the herd. Its rescue was captured on camera
Limits of the casting vote at Tata Sons
A mutual settlement is preferred to a lengthy litigation, which could spiral into uncertainty about the groups leadership
L-G directs MCD, DDA to undertake safety audits of public parks
Move comes after gang rape of 17-year-old girlat Astha Kunj Park; orders issued to step up vigilance, identify dark spots, install CCTV cameras: DDA
Delhi HC seeks DU, candidates response on victory processions
Cabinet approves DURGA scheme for e-autos in Delhi
Haryana school guest teachers protest at Education Ministers residence, seek regularisation
Delhis infra-governance problem
PGs and coaching institutes need to be recognised as a separate category of mixed-use educational buildings under municipal and urban local body regulations
Madras High Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Halt to Tamil Nadu By-elections
The Madras High Court is set to decide on a petition to stop by-elections in Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies. Madras High Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Halt to Tamil Nadu By-elections
Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russias revenues and impede its war efforts
When someone gives Russia more money through trade, they give this war more time; and that is exactly why we insist on limiting trade with the aggressor, and why we are burning Russia's revenues ourselves, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy
CM congratulates badminton team after bronze medal win
Man tied to pole and thrashed for stealing bike battery
LSR students take out solidarity march through areas linked to Astha Kunj gang rape
Terek sandpiper spotted at Pallikaranai; bird tally goes to 205
Traffic experiment backfires, OMR chokes; police rollback changes
Jana Nayagan leak: HC quashes detention of film editor under Goondas Act
