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Tamil Nadus TVK and allies prepare for a joint rally in Madurantakam ahead of the assembly by-elections, as CM Vijay opts out. Tamil Nadu By-Election: TVK and Allies to Hold Joint Rally in Madurantakam, CM Vijay to Skip Event
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Tamil Nadu Police Warns Public Against Online Fraud Schemes
Tamil Nadus Cyber Crime Wing advises vigilance against online scams, including fake lotteries and instant loan apps. Tamil Nadu Police Warns Public Against Online Fraud Schemes
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Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu are gearing up for bypolls on October 6, 2026, following the resignation of AIADMK legislators Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, respectively.
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TN cybercrime police caution public against online scam offers
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police cybercrime wing has urged the public to remain alert to online fraud involving bogus lottery winnings, instant loan applications, scholarship promises and grocery discounts, warning that attractive offers can become traps for stealing money and personal information. In advisories aimed at improving public awareness, police said scammers were using messages and social media posts to draw people into fraudulent schemes. They advised users to check the authenticity of offers before making payments, opening links or providing sensitive information. One common method involves messages claiming that the recipient has won a lottery prize. Fraudsters then demand money under the guise of processing fees, taxes or other charges before the winnings can be released. Police urged people not to transfer money in response to such claims or disclose personal and banking details. Promises of huge winnings should be treated with caution, particularly when the sender seeks an advance payment. The wing also warned against fake grocery promotions offering unusually steep discounts. These advertisements are designed to attract customers and persuade them to follow links that may expose them to fraud. Consumers should verify any promotion through the retailers official website or application, police said. They should avoid unknown links and never share one-time passwords or banking information with anyone responding to an offer. Another advisory focused on fraudulent loan applications that promise access to money. According to police, such apps can be used to collect users personal data, which fraudsters subsequently exploit to harass them over repayments. The warning urged people to exercise caution before downloading applications advertised as providers of instant loans. The advisory also flagged scholarship-related scams among the online schemes against which the public should remain vigilant. People who lose money to cyber fraud, or encounter suspicious online activity, can call the national cybercrime helpline, 1930, or report the matter through cybercrime.gov.in, police said. The cybercrime wing has also been publishing awareness videos through its official social media accounts to explain how these scams operate and the precautions people can take. The advisories emphasise a common precaution across the schemes: verify the source of an offer before acting on it. Whether the message promises a prize, financial assistance or cheaper groceries, users should be wary of demands for money or confidential information.
Videos showing women workers engaged under Tamil Nadus rural employment scheme being subjected to Christian religious conversion have surfaced on social media, triggering concern and calls for government action. The videos, which are currently circulating online, allegedly show women workers being approached for religious conversion during or around their participation in the rural employment programme. [] The post Poor Women Under 100-Day Employment Scheme Reportedly Being Targeted By Missionaries For Conversion In TN appeared first on The Commune .
Water Levels in Tamil Nadu Reservoirs Drop to 34%, Raising Concerns Over Drinking Water Supply
Tamil Nadus reservoirs are at just 34% capacity, raising alarms over irrigation and drinking water supplies amid ongoing heat. Water Levels in Tamil Nadu Reservoirs Drop to 34%, Raising Concerns Over Drinking Water Supply
Commissioner of Railway Safety conducts high-level safety review meeting for South Coast Railway
TN bypolls: TVK, allies to hold joint rally in Madurantakam today; CM Vijay to skip
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its alliance partners will hold a joint public meeting in Madurantakam on Thursday, seeking to demonstrate unity and strengthen their campaign against the DMK and AIADMK ahead of the October 6 Assembly bypoll. VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and IUML president K.M. Khader Mohideen are scheduled to address the gathering alongside TVK general secretaries N. Anand and Aadhav Arjuna. The meeting will be the first joint campaign organised by the TVK-led Secular Social Justice Victory alliance since its formation on September 9. Organisers expect around 5,000 people to attend. The rally comes amid unease among alliance partners over Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays recent campaign in Madurantakam, during which he did not share the stage with their leaders. His speech mentioned the IUML but left out the other constituents, prompting murmurs of dissatisfaction within the alliance. CM Vijay will also be absent from the Thursday meeting. He is scheduled to campaign separately in the constituency on October 2. TVK leaders, however, believe the participation of senior alliance leaders at the joint meeting, followed by CM Vijays campaign, will reinforce their collective strength and help answer criticism from the opposition. VCK General Secretary D. Ravikumar said the decision to organise the rally followed discussions on bringing all alliance partners together for a coordinated campaign. Thirumavalavan had initially planned a separate campaign in support of the TVK candidate. TVK leaders subsequently proposed a common platform involving the alliances principal leaders to demonstrate solidarity and counter the oppositions offensive. The alliance is seeking to challenge AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamis appeal for justice for the betrayal and allegations of horse-trading directed at TVK and its leadership. Ravikumar said the joint meeting and CM Vijays subsequent visit were expected to strengthen the alliances response to these charges during the closing stages of campaigning. He visited the proposed venue with TVK functionaries and election coordinators to review preparations and oversee arrangements for the gathering. However, Ravikumar ruled out organising a similar joint rally in Dharapuram, where a bypoll is also scheduled, citing insufficient time to make the necessary arrangements. With campaigning ending on October 4, the Madurantakam meeting gives alliance leaders a shared platform before the final push for votes.
Chennai Corporation to resume waste segregation campaign from today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in Tamil Nadu will resume its 40-day household waste segregation awareness campaign across the citys southern region on Thursday, with civic officials reporting improved participation among residents who have received collection bags. The initiative, titled Segregate Waste - Save Tomorrow, was launched on August 22 but paused to allow officials to complete the distribution of dry waste bags and monitoring stickers to targeted households. As of September 28, materials had reached 45,000 of the 50,000 households identified for the programme. Officials said the remaining distribution would be completed shortly, after which the formal 40-day challenge would begin. Households demonstrating the best segregation practices will receive prizes at the conclusion. According to a senior civic official, segregation among households supplied with bags has increased from 35 per cent to 64 per cent. The campaign aims to help residents understand how to separate biodegradable, non-biodegradable, sanitary and hazardous waste before handing it over to collection workers. Officials said the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 require separate disposal of the four waste categories, making household participation central to the initiative. Residents in Adambakkam said daily visits and reminders from sanitation workers had encouraged them to separate waste into four categories. Some households had already been handing over wet and dry waste separately for more than two years. However, residents in some wards under the corporation flagged the absence of dedicated red bins for sanitary waste on some collection vehicles. Workers currently collect such items separately in plastic covers or black bins and record compliance on monitoring sheets displayed outside homes. Civic officials have instructed the private waste collection contractor to provide sanitary waste bins on battery-operated vehicles. A contractor spokesperson said red bins had been ordered and would be supplied to drivers once delivered. Collection workers, meanwhile, said uneven compliance was extending their working hours. A driver covering 23 streets in the Alandur zone said some residents insisted that workers separate mixed garbage themselves, delaying collection and reducing time for lunch breaks. A councillor said segregation was improving in residential neighbourhoods, although ensuring consistent participation in slum areas remained difficult. Officials said expanding the campaign across Chennai would require additional funding for bags. Supplies for the first phase were obtained through corporate social responsibility support, and further coverage would depend on securing fresh contributions.
Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
TN: Heavy rain forecast in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is likely in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode districts on Thursday, the Meteorological Department said, as a trough extending across Tamil Nadu is expected to bring rainfall to several parts of the state. The trough runs from south interior of Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through Tamil Nadu. Under its influence, the three western districts could receive heavy showers, while several other districts are likely to experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. The forecast places Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode among the areas expected to receive the heaviest rainfall. Strong winds could accompany the showers in these districts, according to the department. Moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirupattur, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar. Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts could also receive moderate showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The forecast indicates that rainfall will extend beyond the western districts, covering parts of central and southern Tamil Nadu. However, the intensity is expected to vary, with heavy rain predicted for the three western districts and moderate showers for the other districts mentioned by the department. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light to moderate rain is likely at a few places. Similar conditions are expected in Puducherry and Karaikal, where the department has forecast light to moderate showers. For Chennai, the forecast points to a chance of light rain during the evening or night. The city is therefore expected to see milder rainfall than the heavy showers predicted in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode. The departments outlook for the capital is limited to the possibility of light showers later in the day. It has not indicated heavy rainfall for Chennai in the forecast provided. Thursdays weather outlook highlights differing conditions across the region, ranging from heavy rain with strong winds in western Tamil Nadu to thunderstorms in several inland and southern districts and lighter showers elsewhere. The trough passing through the state is the weather feature associated with the expected rainfall. The department has linked the likelihood of heavy rain in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode to its influence. While rain is possible across several districts, the forecast does not suggest uniform rainfall throughout Tamil Nadu. It identifies particular districts for heavier or thunderstorm activity and predicts scattered light to moderate showers in the remaining areas.
TN dams at 34 pc capacity; drinking water concerns mount
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Water storage in Tamil Nadus 90 dams has fallen to about 34 per cent of their combined capacity, raising concerns over irrigation and drinking water supplies as persistent heat leaves 63 reservoirs with less than a quarter of their capacity. The dams, maintained by the Water Resources Department, can together hold 224 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water. However, their current storage stands at just 76.4 tmcft, highlighting the pressure on water resources across several districts. Built across different rivers, these reservoirs support agriculture, supply drinking water and meet electricity generation requirements. Many are located in the Western Ghats, where they also serve as important water sources for wildlife and birds. The sharp decline in storage has increased dependence on the forthcoming northeast monsoon. Water Resources Department and drinking water board officials are awaiting rainfall to replenish reservoirs and help meet demand in the months ahead. Of the 90 dams, 63 are facing severely depleted storage, with water levels below 25 per cent of capacity. Some have little usable water remaining, exposing accumulated mud and silt. Storage in 17 dams is reported to be around 17 per cent. The situation has been compounded by sediment and waste accumulating in reservoirs that have not been adequately desilted. These deposits reduce effective storage capacity, potentially limiting the amount of water available even when rainfall improves. Although summer has ended, intense heat continues in several districts. The prolonged hot conditions have been attributed to the influence of El Nino, adding to concerns over the depletion of reservoir supplies. If the current conditions persist without sufficient rainfall, meeting drinking water requirements could become increasingly difficult in several districts. Reduced storage also threatens the availability of water for farms dependent on releases from the dams. The figures underline the importance of both rainfall and reservoir maintenance in securing water supplies. While the northeast monsoon could bring relief, accumulated silt remains a concern because it restricts the capacity available to capture and retain fresh inflows. Their recovery will depend on how much rain reaches the depleted reservoirs and catchments. For now, the depleted reservoirs leave water authorities dependent on a substantial improvement in rainfall. The coming monsoon will be crucial to easing shortages and restoring supplies for households, agriculture and other users across the affected districts.
After 10 years, The F16s return with their new album, All Dogs Go To Heaven
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Registrar suggests measures such as prioritising execution of processes such as summons or warrants issued by criminal courts and deputing police officers to assist courts in the matter
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flydubai pilot 'a hero', plumber steadied plunging aircraft: Trump
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Google restricts access to new AI model over safety concerns
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Israeli PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight
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Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan rejects the election petition filed by TVK candidate C. Chinthamani who had lost by a margin of 1,492 votes
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Companies upset as states delay labour codes adoption
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Three men kill youth, dump body in Puzhal Lake
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TNPCB invites bids to supply white cloth bags to 105 vending machines
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Khadi Santha to be held in city
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Bundela, Lahiri, Doru Emerge As Applicants For BCCI Mens Junior Selection Panel
Harvinder Singh Sodhi: Domestic cricket stalwarts Devendra Bundela, Saurasish Lahiri, and Nikhil Doru are among the prominent former players in contention for spots on the BCCIs new five-member junior selection committee. Yes, the likes of Bundela, Lahiri and Doru have expressed interest in being the next junior selection panel members. The BCCI is in the final stages of shortlisting candidates to succeed the outgoing S Sharath-led panel and may make an official statement in October, said a source tracking the development to IANS on Wednesday. The Sharath-led panel, which took charge in September 2021, comprises Ranadeb Bose (East Zone), Harvinder Singh Sodhi (North Zone), Pathik Patel (West Zone), and Krishen Mohan (Central Zone). As previously reported by IANS, former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar and ex-Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Ashish Winston Zaidi had submitted applications for positions on the panel, for which the BCCI invited applications in August. It is also understood that ex-India pacers Praveen Kumar and Sudeep Tyagi, along with former Mumbai batter Manoj Joglekar, have also submitted their applications for the junior selection panel, while a word on who comes from South Zone is yet to be known. While there was initial interest surrounding Powar being handed the chief selector's role, the decision could ultimately boil down to international experience following Praveens entry. As per the BCCIs selection committee protocols, the candidate with the highest number of Test caps is generally appointed as the chairman of the panel. Powar represented India in two Tests and 31 ODIs, while Praveen featured in six Tests, 68 ODIs, and 16 T20Is. Powar was recently involved as a spin consultant with the Australia Under-19 team during their ODI series against India in Rajkot. The Sharath-led panel had recently selected the India U-23 squad for a game against the CK Nayudu Trophy winners Tamil Nadu, with the clash to happen at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and shortlisted a provisional squad for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup, to be played later this year. With the new selectors yet to be finalised, coaches from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) have been busy monitoring the next set of future U19 stars. The national junior mens domestic calendar will kick off when the Vinoo Mankad Trophy begins on October 8. Meanwhile, India fast bowler Umesh Yadav will play for Punjab as a guest player in the ongoing domestic season, after previously getting his NoC from Vidarbha. A new chapter begins. Grateful to start the 202627 domestic season with Punjab Cricket Association. With the new selectors yet to be finalised, coaches from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) have been busy monitoring the next set of future U19 stars. The national junior mens domestic calendar will kick off when the Vinoo Mankad Trophy begins on October 8. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
No Bail For Accused In Alleged Sex Assault Case Linked To Tamil Nadu Granite Baron
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Export duty on diesel, ATF slashed; petrol unchanged
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Govt. to soon sign MoU for CMRLs takeover of MRTS
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City witnessesdriestmonsoon in decades
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GST notices cannot be invalidated for lack of sign, says Telangana HC
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YouTuber Savukku Shankar sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment
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Central and northern TN may receive below normal northeast monsoon, normal in Chennai: IMD forecast
