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Cyclone Ditwah LIVE: Intense rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu till weekend
Cyclonic storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka coast and the depression (remnant of cyclonic storm Senyar) over the Strait of Malacca are expected to bring rains
Rupee falls 7 paise to 89.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.41; it slipped further to trade at 89.43 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss of 7 paise from its previous closing level.
The department has performed among the highest volumes of ASD device closures in the government sector in Tamil Nadu
NDRF teams deployed across Tamil Nadu for precautionary operations ahead of Cyclone Ditva
National Disaster Response Force teams are on standby in Tamil Nadu. Cyclone Ditva is approaching the coast. Heavy rains and strong winds are expected. The storm is currently over the Bay of Bengal. Coastal residents and fishermen have been advised. The cyclone is forecast to make landfall soon.
Column | Top books to read in November
Big-hearted stories, with a dash of the weird and unfamiliar
Lack of potable water and proper waste disposal mechanism have been issues faced by areas near Vizhinjam for decades. Dwindling catch, eroding beaches and fewer employment opportunities will be key issues in the coastal areas in the local body elections
A look at some of Indias spectacular spiders
Jumping, dancing, gliding ... meet Natures most dashing spiders.
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Update: Cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' is moving north-northwest over coastal Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected on November 30. The storm is forecast to reach near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early November 30. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds are anticipated along the eastern coast until December 1.
Singapore AI teddy back on sale after recall over sex chat scare
The teddy bear also gave potentially dangerous advice, telling the researchers where to find a variety of potentially dangerous objects, including knives, pills, matches and plastic bags
Taran and family visit Raghurajpur in Odisha, famous for being the home of arts and crafts of various kinds
Did Linu need a lizards tail to make the ball float, like her teacher said? Or could she do it her own way?
Review of anthology Whose UrduIs It Anyway?, edited by Rakhshanda Jalil
Jalil puts together an inspiring collection of stories by non-Muslim Urdu writers
The hidden costs of 10-minute deliveries
Multiple platforms offering 10-minute door delivery of anything under the sun and the middle class getting addicted to it has consequences often not talked about. Chetan B.C. explores how gig economy is adding to traffic and law and order issues.
School holiday today: Cyclone Ditwah is intensifying and heading towards the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh coasts. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected from November 29 to December 1. For the past few days, schools have been shut in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rainfall. Southern Tamil Nadu and delta districts will receive heavy showers followed by a sharp increase in rainfall across the state from Friday.
Vice President approves Panjab University senate poll schedule, students say will end stir on Nov 28
Panjab University students, who have been protesting and pressing for the election schedule, hailed it as a victory of their struggle.
Mumbai facing public health emergency, Sena MP writes to BMC over bad air quality
Milind Deora seeks immediate halt on all digging and construction work till air quality improved
Brainybotz robotics club boosts STEM learning for kids in Visakhapatnam
Brainybotz is shaping a culture of hands-on STEM learning for children in Visakhapatnam. It will host the citys first STEM expo on December 6 at GITAM
Pongal Gift: How Much Cash Will Tamil Nadu Families Receive This Year?
With Pongal approaching, speculation is rising in Tamil Nadu over how much cash the government may announce in this years gift package. An official decision is expected soon
iQOO 15 Review | Stands out for what it does best
Starting at 72,999, iQOO 15 features Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a massive 7,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging, and a stunning 6.85-inch 2K 144 Hz AMOLED display
Hiring platform data shows Indias labour market softening
Indian job postings are 60% above pre-pandemic levels but have fallen 25% since their peak in January 2023, shows data from Indeed
Today weather update: Cyclone Ditwah is tracking towards the North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra coasts, with landfall expected by early morning on November 30. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh, with red alerts issued for several districts. Cyclone Ditwah is about 480 km south-southeast of Puducherry and 580 km south-southeast of Chennai.
Class IX boy critical after self-immolation at Kalpakkam ground
CHENNAI: A 14-year-old Class IX student from Chengalpattu district sustained serious burn injuries after he set himself ablaze at an an open ground inside the Kalpakkam Atomic Energy Township on Tuesday night. His condition is said to be critical, and is undergoing treatment at Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital. The police said the boy walked to the ground around 8 pm with a plastic can of petrol, and about half an hour later, set himself ablaze. The teenager, who suffered nearly 90% burns, was first taken to the Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Hospital before being shifted to the Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital, and later moved to the Kilpauk hospital. Kalpakkam police and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have seized the petrol can, matchbox and other materials from the spot. sources said the boy was scolded by his mother earlier in the evening for not studying properly. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is under way. (Assistance for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts is available via Tamil Nadus health helpline 104 and the Sneha suicide-prevention helpline: 044-24640050)
Feminising hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomens blood
A study in Melbourne has found feminising hormone therapy reshapes blood proteins in transgender women, aligning them with cisgender patterns; the findings flag possible long-term health risks and underscore the need for more inclusive research
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Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94
Three men, the directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Strict action will be taken if sensor-based AQI plants are closed, warns Mumbai AMC
Other measures taken by the BMC were the implementation of bakeries and crematoriums on clean fuel, the use of electric buses, projects to process construction debris, and the spraying of water on roads to control dust
Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma
The incident occurred during an area domination operation, when Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force accidentally triggered a pressure IED, injuring her left foot
Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers
Ambassador Ashraf Haidari, founder and president of Displaced International, which provides resources, advocacy and support to displaced people worldwide, said there must be a thorough investigation and justice for those who were harmed.
Sweeping view | Review of The Aam Aadmi Party by Sayantan Ghosh
A new book traces the partys rise and fall in Delhi and how it slowly moved away from many of its founding ideas
A peoples king | Review of J.N. Sinhas The Raja, The Rebel and The Monk
Reinterpreting the life and legacy of Maharaja Fateh Bahadur Sahi and his war against the British
Manasi Joshi targets World Championship gold as hectic 2026 season looms
The 36-year-old, who won the World Championship gold in 2019 has so far accumulated seven medals in the tournament, including back-to-back bronzes in the SL3 womens singles category over the last two editions
Trump announces death of one National Guard member shot near White House
The other young man, is fighting for his life. Hes in very bad shape, Mr. Trump said as he addressed the troops.
Centre announces scheme to promote research in textiles
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh said the scheme will bring together research, data, and innovation to empower Indias textile sector and position the nation as a global leader in sustainability, technology, and competitiveness
HC quashes all cases related to court campus violence in 2009
A book that brings alive the mangroves
Whispers of the Mangroves, a new book by Radhika Suri and Chetna Singh Kaith, pays homage to this misinterpreted, but very important ecosystem
Shutters of Chennais three major reservoirs reopened in view of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah
McLaren are right to let drivers race freely, says Verstappen
McLarens Lando Norris could secure the crown in Qatar on Sunday but has teammate Piastri and four-times world champion Verstappen chasing 24 points behind, with 58 still to be won
Freshworks Chennai Marathon to be held on January 5
Devotees demand urgent restoration of neglected Thiruneermalai temple tank
The tank is covered with thick layers of weeds and thorny shrubs line the steps leading to the water. Though the temple is a listed institution with an annual revenue exceeding 1 crore, the tank has not been restored. Devotees want the tank rejuvenated before Vaikunta Ekadasi
More than 16,000 migratory ducks spotted at Nemmeli waterbody, regions biggest
Finance Ministry, RBI working on portal to help citizens claim unclaimed assets: DFS Secretary
The integrated portal would make it substantially easier for citizens to locate their unclaimed funds and convenience, transparency and trust
Indian Pharma industry exports remain in positive territory despite tariff concerns
Our move from fifth to fourth position reflects strong performance in generics, which contribute USD 16 billion, and continued trust from the US and Europe accounting for 5053 percent of exports. Despite initial tariff concerns under Section 232, no duties have been imposed and exports remain in positive territory, said Namit Joshi, Chairman, Pharmexcil
Russian athletes to compete under national flag at judo events starting this weekend
The International Judo Federation executive committee voted to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag, with their anthem and symbols, beginning with the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam from Nov. 2830
Telangana High Court directs Sigachi blast case investigating officer to appear before it
A Bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, hearing a PIL plea on Sigachi factory explosion that killed 46 persons, expressed concern over the delay in the probe to fix up responsibility for the explosion inside the factory
Madras univ to pay 95cr for retirals from corpus fund
Metro rails sharpest swerve yet: 413m span glides over Kathipara
Nagal bows out of Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild card play-off tournament
Nagal, seeded sixth in the tournament, lost 2-6 2-6 to Yunchaokete Bu of China
Supreme Court asks government to consider a law against ridicule of PwDs
Why dont you bring some stringent legislation against insulting specially-abled persons, on the lines of the SC/ST Atrocities Act, Chief Justice Surya Kant asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Centre
Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to address Odisha Assembly
During her visit, Ms. Murmu stopped by Room No. 11 of Assembly, which she had occupied as a minister
Communal tag on 1983 Assam violence unwarranted: Resurrected panels report
The Tewary Commission of Enquiry said the fear of the Assamese of being outnumbered by outsiders was envisaged by British administrators much before the organisations spearheading the Assam Agitation were formed
Legal notice to Mumbai Police for failure to file FIR against BJP city president for hate speech
Days ago, Mumbai BJP Chief, Mr. Satam, stirred controversy after he said that Mumbai will not tolerate the imposition of a Khan
Arteta hails immense Arsenal after beating Bayern and keeping Kane quiet in Champions League
Arsenal is top of the Premier League and now top in the Champions League with a 100% record
Orissa HC quashes govt order allowing MPs, MLAs to recommend teachers transfer
Teachers have to maintain safe distance from political parties and elected representatives, HC observes
Drunk man kills live-in partner, dozes off at home after shoving body in car
Journalists house demolished in Jammu;PDP, CPI(M) condemn move
J&K political parties, lawyers allege selective action
Rajasthan taking steps to bring excess Yamuna waters during monsoon
The decision to divert excess Yamuna waters to Rajasthan follows an agreement signed with the Haryana government in February 2024 for getting the States full share of 1.119 billion cusec metre water as per the 1994 Yamuna Water Agreement
Living in fear: transpersons fear being struck off voter rolls amid SIR
Two pedestrians killed by speeding car, driver absconding
Nursery admissions begin today; schools cannot compel parents to buy prospectus: DoE
6 new stations coming up for air pollution tracking: Sirsa
Environment Minister says city moving towards cleaner air via evidence-baseddecisions, calls real-time data key to respond swiftly to high pollution; teams workingto control air quality: CM
Telangana food safety officials flag compliance issues by e-commerce players
According to data, officials inspected 75 warehouses across 33 districts, seized 1,903 units of expired or misbranded food products and items with misleading labels
Jamia Millia issues campus ban on PhD scholar for repeated protests
Sukanta Majumdar faces protests at Diamond Harbour, blames it on Trinamool Congress
The Trinamool Congress claimed that supporters of BJP leader Dilip Ghosh were protesting against Sukanta Majumdar
Police nab member of Himanshu Bhau gang after exchange of fire
AIADMK Veteran K A Sengottaiyan Joins Vijay's TVK, Shifting Political Landscape
Veteran AIADMK leader K A Sengottaiyan has joined Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), signaling a clear intent to tap into the MGR legacy and its cadre. This move sets the stage for a four-cornered contest in 2026, potentially splitting opposition votes and weakening the AIADMK's alliance arithmetic.
Delhi woman who accused Uber driver of physical assault files police complaint
Tamil Nadu Exceeds Adult Literacy Targets: New India Literacy Programme Success
Tamil Nadu's non-formal education department is exceeding its literacy targets, with 30 lakh learners aimed for by the New India Literacy Programme. Districts like Salem are leading the way, with volunteers and teachers providing basic Tamil and numeracy skills door-to-door. The program empowers adults, particularly women and daily-wage earners, to gain independence through improved literacy and life skills.
The Kamalesan case and its simple lesson
When duty meets conscience, the real test lies in finding a way for both to coexist
Enabling a modern and future-ready labour ecosystem
The Four Labour Codes will result in a modern labour regulatory system that supports the growing dynamism of the Indian economy
Tambaram City Police seized 707 kilos of banned tobacco products
3 men who robbed jewellery unit in city arrested in Rajasthan
Farmer held for possession of country-made guns
HCL to hold its maiden cyclothon in Bengaluru on NICE Road
Man held in investment fraud case at Neelankarai
Kerala wants to mine beach sand in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin to extract ilmenite
IIT-Madrassigns MoU for start-up development
Bihar Congress leaders point out flaws after poll loss, but party high command sticks to vote chori
The leaders find fault with ticket distribution, outsiders being given tickets, lack of coordination withthe RJD and leadership of the States AICCin-charge
Veterans move wont impact NDAs prospects: Nainar
EPS wont comment on Sengottaiyan
Mountain Jewel for the Bangalore 1000 Guineas
Burden of proof: On SIR 2.0 and the voter
The SIRs enumeration process of putting the onus on residents to prove eligibility is flawed
Letters to The Editor November 28, 2025
After death of two basketball players, Haryana CM orders review of sports complexes
Haryana CM Nayab Saini expressed condolences over the deaths and announced 5 lakh as financial assistance to the families of each of the deceased
Watching the Indian wheels come off is chastening
They wereunstoppable in their backyard, using their familiarity with the conditions and their plethora of accomplished superstars to repel the occasional spirited challenge
Domestic trouble: On Indian cricket and home Tests
Indian crickets traditional strengths are now seen as vulnerabilities
Four years on, BDO warned for dishing out inconsistent RTI info
Senior Saathi initiative gives elderly a flight experience at themed restaurant
First phase of FinTech City in Nandambakkam likely to be opened in Jan. 2026
