Tamil Nadu News
Cylcone Ditwah LIVE updates: Rains to intensify along Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh coast today
The IMD said the cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' over Sri Lanka coast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal has moved slowly northwards
Trump says documents signed by autopen under Biden terminated
Trump has often sought to drum up outrage over Bidens alleged use of autopen to sign pardons, executive orders and other documents accusing Mr. Biden of being too senile to govern while in power
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Former headmaster sent to jail for demanding 1,500 as bribe
A new lease of life under the sun for death row prisoners
For the third year in a row, the Supreme Court has not confirmed any death sentences, acquitting nine death row prisoners, commuting five to life imprisonment, and remanding two cases to the trial courts for fresh consideration
Protests against attacks on CPI(M), Congress offices, leaders inTripura
Both parties have blamed the ruling BJP for the events that have occurred in the wake of days of violence involving cadres of the BJP and its alliance partner, Tipra Motha
Complex multi-vessel angioplasty carried out on 49-yr-old man
A press note said the patient was the latest beneficiary of advanced interventional cardiology treatment where doctors successfully treated severe triple-vessel coronary disease without resorting to open-heart surgery
CPI demands housing facility for people in Thattanchavady
In a memorandum to District Collector A. Kulothungan, the party said around 5000 families belonging to deprived sections of the society are living in Pudupettai, Vinoba Nagar, Saint Paul Pet, Chinnayan Pet, and Poiyakulam in Thattanchavady without proper housing.
Land acquisition for Parandur airport has begun, says MP T.R. Baalu
The MP said the AAI was also readying a proposalfor the expansion of the existing airport and construction of a new freight cargo terminal
Call for extension of SIR timeline in Rajasthan
Rajasthan civil rights groups urge a six-month extension for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to ensure inclusivity
Opposing UCC plan, Congress says Assam CMs days numbered
Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the Chief Minister of damaging Assams identity and heading the most corrupt government in the history of independent India
Two businessmen sentenced to imprisonment for bank fraud
Bombay High Court orders audit of construction sites to combat Mumbais air pollution
The High Court stressed that while Mumbai needs a sustained plan to combat rising pollution, strict compliance with existing guidelines at construction sites can deliver quick results
T.N. focusing on emerging domains like AI to drive tech-based learning ecosystem
Dare BJP to suspend MPs for chanting Vande Mataram, says Uddha Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief made the statement four days after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat issued a memorandum reminding members to refrain from chanting slogans in the House
Report on rescued bonded labourers flags rehabilitation failures
Campaigns for MCD bypolls end, BJP pitches development, AAP questions poll promises
News from the world of Education: November 29, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
ED files prosecutioncomplaint against Kashmir couple under PMLA
The ED said the accused Abdul Momin Peer purchased a residential property in Srinagars Bemina in the name of his wife for a consideration amount of 1.5 crore from the proceeds generated from the crime
18% GST on air purifiers is unjust, says Kejriwal
Nursery admissions: Delhi schools upload criteria on DoE portal
Key accused in Kapil Sharma restaurant shooting arrested
Why Arundhati is okay clapping for others until her time comes
The 28-year-old found a way of contributing during Indias World Cup triumph despite not making the XI her teammates valued her impact on squad morale. She knows she has to start afresh after slipping down the pace-bowling pecking order. But having learnt the lessons of a hard life, she has the wherewithal to deal with setbacks and seize the next opportunity
BMTC reduces Vajra AC weekly pass fare to 700
Lokayukta raids revenue offices in khata bribery case
CeNS scientists make breakthrough in the development of eco-friendly batteries
Woman and her male friend arrested on charge of murdering her husband
What Indian womens tennis needs to bridge the gulf to the elite
The Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru came as a reality check but there were also positives for singles players Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, who dont always get to face world-class opposition. What lessons can be learnt from the experience to better empower Indias young players?
Man convicted, sentenced for making sexual advances
Watch: Tourists trapped in sky-dining restaurant in Idukki rescued
Hungary PM defies EU, promises Putin to keep buying Russian oil
We have not given up cooperation with Moscow in any area, regardless of any external pressure, says Viktor Orban after meeting Putin; Russian President thanked Orban for his balanced position on Ukraine despite all difficulties
Waiting hall to be constructed at Saidapet Govt. Hospital
Man arrested in city for assaulting wife
Corrections and Clarifications November 29, 2025
Drishti iconography takes the spotlight at The HinduLit for Life Unplugged event in city
As a part of The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged, Tamil Nadus iconic drishti paintings took the centrestage in a coversation between Ashvin E Rajagopalan and photographer Amar Ramesh
Trump says Venezuela anti-drug operations by land to begin soon
The U.S. military has carried out a series of air strikes against boats it claims were trafficking drugs in international waters, without offering evidence to back up its claims
Letters to The Editor November 29, 2025
The impartiality of a nominated Governor
The discussion on the power of Governors is even more relevant today in the context of past debate
PMK will join alliance that defeats DMK
T.N. elders welfare bodyseeks simplified SIR forms
State Planning Commission organises CSR conclave
Ahead of Cyclone Ditwah, GCC begins real-time flood monitoring on 40 roads
The initiative will soon be expanded to all flood-prone areas of the city; the real-time data will help GCCs Integrated Command and Control Centre warn residents of flood risk and deploy assistance
Tense waters: On China-Japan tensions
China and Japan must de-escalate and focus on economic cooperation
Indias disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
There is evidence of a more conditional and centralised model of a disaster response financing system
HC reserves orders on uniform SOP for political events in TN
Asian Tour Golf | Gill lies joint seventh, Cho leads the pack
HC restrains Dude producers from using Ilaiyaraajas songs
The film that changed everything: Rohinis journey from classroom dreams to cinema
Actor Rohini who has acted in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films like Baahubali and Dude, is nothing short of prolific. In this podcast, she speaks about how her mothers death impacted her life. Having gotten past a difficult childhood where acting was not a choice but an imposition, Rohini speaks of finding her dramatic flair, her philosophy that revolves around happiness, and her escape from cinemas imposing male gaze. As a connoisseur of world cinema, she also recommends films and books that she goes back. What keeps her going? She answers in this edition of This Changed My Life.
Court rejects Choksis plea on dropping of FEO charges
Mehul Choksi had told the court that since he was in custody for cases pending in India, the application filed by the ED to declare him an FEO deserved to be dismissed
This Changed My Life | Actor Rohini reflects on grief, optimism, and her zeal for acting
Actor Rohini who has acted in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films speaks speaks about how her mothers death impacted her life. Having gotten past a difficult childhood where acting was not a choice but an imposition, Rohini speaks of finding her dramatic flair, her philosophy that revolves around happiness, and her escape from cinemas imposing male gaze
Passenger from AP held with 62.5L cash at Egmore
Two brothers beat auto driver to death
Illegal parking constricts LB Road even further
Farmer arrested for growing ganja plants in farmland near Gudiyatham in Vellore
VACB trapped 68 public servants on graft charges this year
Seminar on Indias footwear heritage inaugurated
Cyclone Ditwah: 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' Warning For Tamil Nadu, Andhra
The Cyclonic Storm 'Ditwah' intensified over the southwest Bay of Bengal and coastal Sri Lanka, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue 'extremely heavy rainfall' warnings for coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh.
Woman, paramour get life term for murder of three-year-old daughter in Coimbatore
Cyclone Ditwah: IndiGo cancels all ATR flights from Chennai on Saturday
Cyclone 'Ditwah' closes in towards Tamil Nadu coast, CM Stalin reviews preparedness
The weather office forecast heavy rains in the southern and Cauvery delta districts of the state, between November 29 and 30.
Dubai a global sports hub in the fitness of things
Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 aims to increase the sports sectors annual contribution to Dubais GDP from AED10.17 billion to 18.3 billion, grow the number of residents actively participating in sports from 1.6 million to 2.6 million, and raise attendance at major events hosted in Dubai from 1.67 million to 4.1 million participants
Traffic curbs in city, special parking arrangements for Navy Day celebrations
Anbumani unwilling to share space with Ramadoss in alliance
A senior PMK leader, who is privy to the development, says there is no possibility of reconciliation between the father and son before the 2026 Assembly election
Anbumani remains president of PMK, Election Commission tells Ramadoss in official communication
The poll body advises Dr. Ramadosss faction to approach the appropriate party forum or competent court to settle the matter regarding the partys office-bearers
KGMCTA to boycott OP clinics on November 29
Treatment for in-patients, conduct of surgeries and all emergency services in the casualty, labour room, and ICU, and emergency surgeries will not be affected by the protest
Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation
Head constable robbed off her jewellery near Arani
Lecturers of government and aided PU colleges stage protest
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Bengal gets the better of Gujarat in a sedate chase
Saksham scalps three while Abhimanyu chips in with 34 for the winner; Aman on the rampage as Pondicherry pulls off a 17-run victory over Baroda; Haryana pips Punjab in Super Over
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Mhatres explosive ton does the job for Mumbai
The openers maiden T20 century and Dubes quick 39 seal the chase against Vidarbha ;Kerala falls short by 32 runs against Railways; Andhra registers a 66-run win over Odisha
Junior hockey World Cup | India crushes Chile in opener; Argentina too good for Japan
Syed Modi badminton | Good day for Indians as Tanvi, Unnati and Srikanth storm into semifinals
Horticulture Department evaluates impact of hydroponics system on cucumber cultivation in Pollachi
Farmers urge authorities not to evict farmers
Hubballi Half Marathon on Sunday
Jayakumar says he will remain in AIADMK till his last breath
Qatar Foundation opens Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum, worlds largest on the famous artist
The Qatar Foundation opens a new museum in Doha today that explores the life and work of celebrated artist MF Husain
Madras High Court rejects Letters Rogatory issued by district court of Delaware in the United States
The issue relates to a patent dispute between American pharmaceutical company Pfizer and Indian pharma major Cipla over the drug Vyndamax
History Congress sees papers on Thiruvananthapurams multifaceted history
Raj Bhavan-appointed officers carrying out demolitions in J&K to defame elected govt.: Omar Abdullah
Expresses concern over selective targeting of a particular community in demolition drives
Kerala Governor cannot sit on report on V-C postings: SC
State tells court that Governor failed to act on a list of names shortlisted by a former SC judge-led committee and forwarded by CM as per SC directive; SC says Governor cannot treat the report as an ordinary piece of paper
Indias latest Rare Earth minerals production move is sure to boost its Geopolitical status
New Delhi can effectively influence supply chain to emerge as an eventual exporter By T N Ashok In the unassuming coastal sands of Kerala and Tamil Nadu lie minerals with an outsized claim on the future. Rare earth elementsseventeen chemically similar metals with unpronounceable names like neodymium, dysprosium, and praseodymiumare the sinews of modern [] The post Indias latest Rare Earth minerals production move is sure to boost its Geopolitical status appeared first on Northlines .
IFFK to honour Canadian filmmaker Kelly Fyffe-Marshall with Spirit of Cinema award
Train services hit by locomotive failure at Kalamassery
As a precautionary safety measure, train movements on the adjacent main line were temporarily suspended, and services were operated in both directions on the single line, say railway sources
Manaf murder case: court convicts accused after 30 years
Cabinet okays LPS II in Amaravati and 7500 crore NaBFID loan for capital infrastructure
The approval for LPS II in seven Amaravati villages comes with a broader push to accelerate capital region development, including major infrastructure support measures and reforms cleared by the Cabinet
ICDS helping more than 40 lakh women and children through 69,922 anganwadi centres: CM
PM criticised guarantee schemes, but under the leadership of Siddaramaiah, three of the five guarantee schemes have directly benefitted women, says D.K. Shivakumar

