33 medical super-speciality seats go vacant in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu reserves 50% of the super-speciality seats for service candidates
The SIT is examining whether the hospitals were aware of the nature and source of the medicines and whether any rules or mandatory procedures were violated while procuring the drugs.
CPI(M) portrays Keralam local body bypoll results as LDFs political comeback
Govindan listed issues including daily power cuts after a 10-year hiatus and controversies surrounding the sponsored foreign trips as the reasons for the setback suffered by UDF in the bypolls held in 38 wards
Affecting up to around 2% of people around the world, vitiligo can begin at any point in your life, even though mostly seen in childhood and early adulthood.
Rahul Gandhi creating confusion over SIR and demeaning Election Commission, says BJP
BJP State spokesperson Jalli Madhusudhan says the revision only removes dead and shifted voters, and that the Leader of the Oppositions attacks on the Election Commission do not befit his office
Chennai man arrested after High Court upholds conviction in his wifes death over dowry harassment
27 killed across Nepal due to incessant rainfall since September 24: Authorities
Four people remain missing, while eight people were injured in the monsoon-induced incidents from September 24 to 28, according to the Nepal Home Ministry.
Myanmar airstrike toll hits 50 as families gather dead
Witnesses say the military's air force raided the riverside commercial hub in Kyauktaw town in western Rakhine state around midday (05:30 GMT) on September 28
INDIA bloc announces Odisha bandh on October 8 over new mining law, other issues
The bloc demanded the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, after protesters clashed with police near the Chief Ministers residence
Art therapy held for elementary class students
A young Sikh artistes Kathak journey
Despite criticism from friends, family and social media users, Taranjot Singh remains steadfast in his pursuit of Kathak.
Soorya festival commences on October 1
Despite the passing away of its founder and curator, Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the annual 111-day festival will be held as planned, according to the organisers
World Heart Day observed at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital
Dragonpass: AI Is Shifting the Membership Economy from Perks Redemption to Personalized Experiences
Dragonpass: AI Is Shifting the Membership Economy from Perks Redemption to Personalized Experiences
Thirukkural woven in cotton: Karur weaver creates 133-page fabric book
The weaver, R. Prabhu, wants to gift a book to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
Hotel industry expo in Chennai from October 1 to 3
With more than 150 stalls, the event at Chennai Trade Fair Complex will bring under one roof global and Indian cooking equipment manufacturers and suppliers
PM Modi degree case: Gujarat High Court rejects Kejriwal appeal, upholds 25,000 cost on him
Kerala Lok Ayukta suggests measures to improve transparency in the functioning of State Lotteries
Calls for setting up a centralised, continuously updated digital platform to give the general public real-time access to key operational data and the development of a framework for the continuous statistical monitoring of lottery outcomes
The party wants the SIT to summon the CM and the Ministers to find out if they had any materials to prove it had shielded the prime accused during its regime
For whom is CM running this reels govt?: Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks CM Vijay over Tamil Nadu murders
Gaurav Gogoi seeks records on transfer of 5 Assam elephants to TN
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi on Monday sought detailed records from the state government regarding the transfer of five elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu, raising questions over their ownership, provenance, approvals and welfare safeguards during transit. In a post on X, Gogoi questioned the circumstances surrounding the movement of the elephants and alleged that the transfer was marked by hypocrisy and secrecy. He said wildlife experts and animal welfare organisations had also raised concerns over the matter. Gogoi sought clarification on whether the elephants were donated, purchased or acquired through any other arrangement. If any financial transaction was involved, he asked the government to disclose the amount paid and the identities of the parties involved. The Congress leader also questioned who initiated the transfer process and the criteria used to select the five elephants. Referring specifically to two elephants, 'Durga' and 'Bijuli', Gogoi said they were around five years old and sought details of their mothers and the documented chain of custody establishing their lawful provenance. He also questioned the Assam government's assertion before the court that all necessary clearances for the transfer had been secured. Gogoi demanded that the relevant permissions and clearances be placed in the public domain and asked whether the transfers had been examined by the High-Powered Committee. The Congress MP further raised questions over the reported inspection of a facility in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the same day that the transfer was recommended, asking whether adequate scrutiny of the destination facility had been conducted before the elephants were moved. He also sought details of the veterinary checks and animal welfare measures followed before and during transportation, including whether all prescribed safeguards were complied with. Referring to allegations of abuse involving an elephant named 'Joymala', Gogoi questioned whether the authorities had incorporated lessons from the controversy into their handling of elephant transfers. Elephants are woven into Assams culture and heritage. Their movement out of the state must not be shrouded in unanswered questions, he said. Gogoi called for the five elephants to be returned to Assam and demanded public disclosure of records concerning their ownership, age, provenance, permits, clearances, approvals and any payments linked to their transfer.
The JD (S) leader and Union Minister accused the Chief Minister of taking decisions in 2004 as Urban Development Minister and Chairman of BMICP Authority that were in violation of original framework agreement
Dorothy, a long-awaited embrace for the queer community
As Dorothy wins over audiences, trans activists and members of the queer community speak about seeing their lives, desires and struggles reflected with tenderness in Karthik Subbarajs film
Asian Games 2026: Tough draws await Sujeet, Antim, Aman in wrestling
Sujeet Kalkal, Antim Panghal and Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat headline Indias campaign, with all three facing challenging draws in the one-day, single-elimination format
The Northeast monsoon is approaching and the prevailing seasonal conditions warrant advance preparedness and preventive measures to minimise the risks to life, property, and public infrastructure, the order said
Seasonal infections are doing the rounds: what you should know
Hand and water hygiene remain crucial to preventing infections; do not self-medicate beyond paracetamol and see a doctor in case a fever lasts beyond five days or if there is any other organ involvement
Mekedatu issue: EPS targets TN CM C Joseph Vijay over silence, seeks all-party meet
Hangzhou Investment Promotion Bureau: Hangzhou Finds a Gateway to the Sea in Hong Kong
Hangzhou Investment Promotion Bureau: Hangzhou Finds a Gateway to the Sea in Hong Kong
DongCheng Named to Asia's 500 Most Influential Brands for Third Consecutive Year
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Rubio says U.K. airbase incident involved a foreign state
British police declared a major incident at the RAF Fairford base in western England following the arrests early on September 27, and the government held a national emergency meeting
Election Commission row: Thackeray cousins to lead MNS-Sena (UBT) protestmarch on Oct. 4
Raj Thackeray also invited all parties to join this protest march, while extended support to the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP)s Jail Bharo Andolan protest on October 2, demanding for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy lays foundation stone for Indiramma Housing towers in Nampally
Freshworks Girish Mathrubootham turns producer with Sarpatta Parambarai 2
He is now all set to produce filmmaker Pa. Ranjiths Sarpatta Parambarai 2 (Second Round), the sequel to the 2021 boxing drama
Who is Goldy Brar? The gangster added to FBI Most Wanted list
Goldy Brar, the gang leader linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi network, has been added to the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list with a reward of up to $1 million.
Governance must change for the age of AI, next 20 years crucial for India: Chandrababu Naidu
The IT revolution has given way to the age of AI, Chandrababu Naidu says, and unnecessary regulations must go while government employees keep training
The BJP leader alleged that Congress, under Rahul Gandhis leadership, was conducting a misinformation campaign within and outside the country
SEBI drops shareholding case against Vinod Adani, finds no proof he controlled offshore funds
The market regulator dropped minimum public shareholding and fraud allegations against Vinod Adani and 11 other noticees, while imposing 20 lakh penalties on two of them for withholding information
Searches conducted at houses of caliphate movement sympathisers in Thanjavur
The police said inquiries revealed that the six persons were actively involved in the activities of the movement named Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT)
Russia plans additional sabotage across Europe, says Kaja Kallas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said intelligence indicates Russia is planning further sabotage acts and attacks on democracy across Europe.
Omara Jewellery IPO Opens Tomorrow: INR 41.99 Crore Issue, Price Band, Lot Size and Key Details
Director Balaji Tharaneetharan on Vijay Sethupathis Baththa and recreating '80s North Madras
The writer-director also speaks about Vijay Sethupathis evolution as an actor over the years and how he liked working with the youth sensation Sai Abhyankkar for the music of the film
Brahma AI Appoints Shweta Rajpal Kohli as Senior Policy Advisor
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28-year-old hacked to death outside Chennai home; 4 suspects on the run
Fatima Sana Shaikh on Hunkkaar: Women dont often get layered roles
Fatima, Raghubir Yadav and Zoya Hussain discuss their recently released crime-thriller series, Hunkkaar, what went behind playing their characters, why Raghubir was initially scared about the role, and more
Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhras Srikakulam, says Agriculture Department
Joint Director of Agriculture says waterlogging has turned standing paddy black; drones will spray nutrients once the water recedes
At Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, Sahils parents Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, sat on a makeshift stage holding his photograph with a message seeking justice for him; the familys lawyer said no one from the government side has approached them so far
Watch: Rescuers dig through snow at Nepal avalanche site in Himlung base camp
SC to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions next week
The Supreme Court will hear next week a petition challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars alleged unilateral exercise of powers within the Election Commission. The plea also seeks his suspension while the case is pending. It argues that Election Commission decisions cannot be taken by the CEC alone and has sought the preservation of records linked to the allegations, including meeting minutes, file notes, approval documents and IT-access records.
Sungrow Chief Scientist David Zhao Unveils 10 Trends Driving the Convergence of Clean Energy and AI at APSARA Conference
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the present case was filed for publicity though they had dismissed a similar case on merits just last week
The barrage stayed short of the 10-lakh first warning mark; boats carry supplies to 17 submerged tribal habitations, and fishermen are told to keep off the river until the flood recedes
Delhi High Court sets aside FSSAI order against Red Bulls Energy Drink label
The court, however, clarified that the food safety regulator would be free to pass a fresh direction on the issue after giving Red Bull a show cause notice and giving opportunity of being heard
Why is SRFTI on the boil ? | Explained
What led to the clash between students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) during an event on campus? Why are students questioning the presence of an outside organisation at the institute? What action has the Kolkata Police taken so far?
70.17 crore released to 322 farmers who gave land for Guntur Channel extension, says Pemmasani
Payments to farmers in Garapadu, Kondepadu, Yanamadala, Prattipadu, Mallayapalem, Ravipadu and GG Palem cleared in five instalments since March
Lava launches Spark 2 Pro 5G in India
It operates on Android 16 out of the box and will receive 1 Android OS upgrade and 2 years of security updates
TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran hails Vithya Ramrajs Asian Games bronze and national record
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran congratulated athlete Vithya Ramraj after she won bronze in the womens 400-metre hurdles at the Asian Games, breaking a national record that had stood for 42 years. In a post on X, Nainar Nagenthran praised the Tamil Nadu runner for finishing the race in 54.75 seconds. He described her as an example of womens strength and confidence and said her achievement had brought pride to both the state and the country. Heartiest congratulations to Tamil Nadus talented athlete and a shining symbol of womens power, Ms Vidya Ramraj, on winning the bronze medal in the womens 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, clocking an impressive 54.75 seconds and breaking a remarkable 42-year-old national record, he posted on X. She surpassed the previous national record of 55.42 seconds, set by legendary Indian athlete P. T. Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, creating a new milestone in Indian athletics. This historic achievement by the daughter of Tamil Nadu has brought immense pride to Tamil Nadu and the entire nation. My heartfelt appreciation and best wishes to Ms Vidya Ramraj, a true example of determination, hard work, perseverance and the spirit to achieve excellence. May she continue to scale greater heights, inspire countless young athletes and bring even greater glory to India on the international stage! he added. Ramrajs time bettered the 55.42-second mark set by P. T. Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She had equalled Ushas record at the previous Asian Games, but went faster in Mondays final to claim the mark outright. Nainar Nagenthran said the result showed what young athletes could achieve through confidence, hard work and perseverance. He wished Ramraj continued success and expressed hope that she would inspire more young sportspersons while bringing further recognition to India on the international stage. Maryam Karim of the United Arab Emirates won gold in 54.31 seconds, while Kazakhstans Adelina Zems took silver in 54.58 seconds. Ramraj finished 0.17 seconds behind the silver medallist. Fellow Indian Anu Raghavan placed fifth with a personal-best 55.88 seconds. At the 2023 Asian Games, Vithya had equalled PT Ushas mark in Hangzhou before taking sole ownership of the record in Aichi-Nagoya. She had earlier been part of the Indian team that won silver in the mixed 4x400-metre relay. Nainar Nagenthran said Ramrajs determination to improve on an established record would encourage young people pursuing their own goals, particularly aspiring women athletes. He offered his congratulations and best wishes for her future competitions.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL for Central law, guidelines to curb ragging in schools
The plea has named the Centre, all states and Union Territories, the Central Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations as parties
Keralam local body bypolls: UDF retains Kuttichira ward in Kozhikode Corporation
A Vanishing Tamil Nadu Island and Its Race Against Erosion
Kariyachalli, which is part of a chain of 21 islands in southern Tamil Nadu state, has lost more than 80 percent of its landmass over the past half century and could disappear entirely by 2036 if erosion is left unchecked
Watch: We hear you, you were right: Ed Miliband addresses pro-Palestine protesters
India-China ties better than a couple of years ago: Jaishankar
Once the border standoff was resolved, it was natural that this would start to improve, S Jaishankar said
Keralam local body bypolls results LIVE: UDF, LDF fight it out in 38 wards
The results of byelections in 38 local body wards across 12 districts in Keralam is seen as the first major electoral test for Congress-led UDF government, which is riding high on the overwhelming mandate it received in 2026 Assembly polls
Nine per cent of students report suicidal thoughts, finds Supreme Court-appointed panels survey
A nationwide survey by the National Task Force found 15% of students felt overwhelmed or distressed and 9% reported suicidal thoughts in the past six months, ahead of its final report due on October 31
Tamil Nadu Telecommunications Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Landsmill Green Limited, JHS Svendgaard Retail Ventures Ltd, Regency Ceramics Ltd and JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 29 September 2026.
Man hacked to death by unidentified persons in Triplicane
Two unidentified persons attacked him with knives shortly after two women approached him and asked him to step out of his house for a chat
Bullet train: First steel bridge installed in Maharashtra after 1,300-km journey
The bridge is the first steel structure of its kind to be set up in Maharashtra under the ambitious high-speed rail project. It was transported to Thane from a specialised workshop in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, located around 1,300 km away, and assembled at the site before being launched into position
The 80s nostalgia holds caste bias
Ask the machine for the 1980s and it gives you anupper-caste version. Ask it for aDalitand it reaches for dirt. The machine did not invent this prejudice; it inherited it and now industrialises it
Oppo launches K14 Plus with Dimensity processor in India
Oppo K14 Plus ships with an 8,000 mAh battery, paired with 45W SUPERVOOC charging. It also supports 10W reverse wired charging
99% of Indian entrepreneurs are reshaping their businesses for AI: HSBC Report
99% of Indian entrepreneurs are reshaping their businesses for AI: HSBC Report
CTM and Huawei Jointly Launch the World's First Integrated QKD-Communication Target IP Network to Reinforce Digital Security Across the Greater Bay Area
Cambridge Enters the Educational Games Segment With Its First Game, Memory Go Round
Brings its education & learning expertise into a playful new format designed to make learning engaging, interactive and meaningful.
Police arrest California couple in public shooting death of their son-in-law
Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old gaming engineer for The New York Times, was shot to death in the parking lot of a sports complex in Dublin, east of San Francisco
FBI adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted list, announces $1 million reward
The FBI has added gangster Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. The agency alleges that Brar is a leader of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group in North America and is linked to several violent crimes. Brar was also named among Canadas 25 most-wanted fugitives in 2023.
Keralam local body bypolls: UDF retains Ayyappankkavu in Kochi Corporation
Ajith Kumar A.K. registers maiden electoral victory, defeating P.K. Usman of CPI(M) by a margin of 549 votes
Kandla, JNPA, Mundra, Paradip notified as mega ports
Cochin Shipyard, Synergy sign MoU for shipbuilding, conversion
Tambaram City Police meet IT firms officials, stress employee safety
The meeting focused on womens safety, cybercrimeand digital fraud, traffic safety, emergency preparedness, and drug-abuse prevention
Cyberabad Traffic Police urge motorists to avoid the affected approaches and use the alternative routes
Watch: R. K. Singh accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of illegalities in SIR
Tamil Nadu Cannot Find Land For Its Own Government
Supreme Court agrees to list next week plea to suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar from office
Appearing before CJI Surya Kant, senior advocates, representing petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh, made an oral mentioning for early hearing of the plea which urged the court to direct that Gyanesh Kumar should not exercise the functions of Chief Election Commissioner, pending final hearing of this petition
First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra for bullet train project
A 100-metre-long bridge, weighing 1,405 metric tonnes, for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been installed in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on Tuesday. It is the first steel bridge set up in Maharashtra as part of the project, they said, adding that the structure was transported on trailers from a workshop in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, located 1,300 km away, and assembled on site for installation, the officials said. The 14-metre-high and as-wide structure was launched over National Highway-3 at Dive-Anjur village in the Bhiwandi area here on Monday, a release by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said. With this installation, 16 out of the total 28 steel bridges planned along the entire bullet train corridor have now been completed, it said. Exemplifying indigenous technical and material capability under the Make in India initiative, the bridge was fabricated at a specialised workshop in Trichy. The structure was transported ov
Asian Games 2026: Neeru Dhanda strikes first-ever women's trap gold, leads team to silver
Neeru Dhanda had qualified for the eight-shooter final after finishing as joint topper along with Qatar's Ray Bassil at 118, which is a qualification Games record
Recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for HCM Suites for the third consecutive year
The Final Problem series review: The meta game is afoot
Jose Coronado sparkles as the actor who made his name playing Sherlock Holmes, trying his hand at solving a classic locked-room mystery
The TNPSC Group 1 preliminary examination answer key 2026 will be releasing shortly on the official website, tnpsc.gov.in. The exam was conducted on September 27, 2026.
Tamil Nadu Woman Cop Tries To Stop Clash Between 2 Groups, Pushed To Ground, Dies
When the Officer intervened to stop the fight, a youth forcefully pushed her and she lost her balance and fell backward, suffering severe head injuries.
Asian Games 2026: Bommadevara, Chauhan enter recurve quarters
Neeraj Chauhan stunned South Korea's 22-year-old Kim Je Deok, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, 6-4 in the men's individual 1/8 elimination round.
Rupee falls 16 paise to 96.13 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure largely due to the combination of firm oil and rising U.S. nominal and real yields, which together are drawing portfolio flows out of emerging markets, including India
