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Shivakumar Invites Mekedatu Critics From Tamil Nadu To Visit Dam Site

Shivakumar said Karnataka would honour Tamil Nadus entitlement to 177 TMC of water as specified by the Supreme Court, while safeguarding its own rights.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Nov 2026 1:14 am

2 persons held in Tanishq gold heist in Madurai; main accused still at large, say police

The arrested were identified as Meenakshi, a social media influencer, and Suresh, an autorickshaw driver and father of the prime accused

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:47 am

Tambaram City police arrest 26 in special drive against ganja and banned tobacco products

During the operation, police seized 3.84 kg of ganja, 2.226 kg of banned tobacco products, 160 tablets and a three-wheeler

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:44 am

Flood-prone areas to be monitored using drones in Chennai

One drone and a trained operating team will be stationed in each of the citys 15 zones

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:35 am

Youth, two juveniles held for ATM robbery attempt in Vellore

The team also seized sharp weapons that could have been used to break open the machine

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:32 am

Gang held for robbery in Tirupattur

Special police teams nabbed suspects from a hideout near the town

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:27 am

Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation floats tenders for repair works at Tasmac warehouses

This is not the first instance of the State-run corporation taking on responsibilities beyond its core mandate as officials say the TNMSC is required to undertake any assignment entrusted to it by the government

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:19 am

Exhibition, poster competitions held at CMC to mark World Diabetes Day

As part of the screening initiative, blood glucose testing was conducted for more than 350 participants

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:11 am

MP Kanimozhi questions Vijays silence on missing Gingee girl

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 12:08 am

More room for water, more space for wildlife

CM Vijay is likely to open the restored Kadapakkam Lake on Monday after a 58.31-crore project to boost floodwater storage and support biodiversity.

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:55 pm

Anthropics valuation cant secure its moat

Its engineers need to keep building progressively more capable models; the AI firm has also not established that it will be able to sustain its profitability after honouring its infra commitments

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 11:51 pm

After Arnab and Murasu, Andhra Pradesh braces for another cyclonic storm

Cyclone may make landfall along the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh either on the night of November 19 or in the early hours of November 20, says IMD

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 11:45 pm

Congress divided on Cauvery dam project as both Karnataka & Tamil Nadu Congress units look for PM Modis intervention

Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is advocating for the Mekedatu reservoir project on river Cauvery. His remarks at a recent event have provoked backlash from Tamil Nadu's political parties, including Congress. TN Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore emphasized that the state will resist any attempts to construct the dam without consent. Shivakumar claims the project is vital for drinking water supplies and insists dialogue is crucial for resolution.

The Economic Times 14 Nov 2026 11:37 pm

Man murders dead sisters former lover, surrenders to police

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:35 pm

Gold theft: Four arrested in Wayanad

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 11:21 pm

Vijay govt's six months in office: Together ... for now

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:16 pm

Tourism revives as roads reopen in Agency Areas

The reopening of key road stretches, coupled with a gradual fall in temperatures and the onset of winter, has brought cheer to tourism stakeholders, with tourist arrivals increasing over the past few days

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 11:16 pm

Car catches fire near Kavanur; family escapes unhurt

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:09 pm

Keep political parties out of campuses, schools told

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:06 pm

Inspectors responsible for drug deaths, seizures: DGP

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:04 pm

Two factory workers killed in hit-and-run in Chengalpet

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 11:04 pm

Watch: APEC summit: Trump, Xi and Putin set for historic trilateral talks

U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold an unprecedented trilateral meeting on November 19, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. The leaders are expected to discuss the U.S.-Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and nuclear arms control. The proposed meeting comes months after the New START nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired in February 2026. While the meeting could mark a significant diplomatic moment, analysts say expectations of major breakthroughs remain low.

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:51 pm

BJP accuses Congress of double standard on womens issues

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj cited allegations against three Congress leaders, all of whom have denied them, and said the party and Rahul Gandhi had maintained a conspicuous silence

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:49 pm

Watch: SIT digs up Gem Veeramanis Chennai house for remains of minor girl

A Special Investigation Team is excavating the Chennai residence of Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani in search of the remains of a minor girl. The search follows a victims statement before a POCSO court. The investigation has also led to the arrest of Veeramani and action against seven police officers over alleged lapses in the case.

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:45 pm

Watch: India backs UNGA resolution supporting Palestinian rights over natural resources

On November 11, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a landmark draft resolution proposed by Uruguay regarding natural resources in occupied territories. India joined 150 member states in voting for the measure, while seven nations opposed it and eleven abstained. The resolution reaffirms the permanent rights of the Palestinian people and the population of the Syrian Golan over their land, water, and energy resources. It demands that Israel immediately cease resource exploitation, halt the construction of illegal settlements and walls, and stop destroying vital infrastructure like water pipelines and electricity networks. Furthermore, it urges support for reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:42 pm

Watch: India aviation slowdown: Soaring ticket prices and flight cuts hit air travel

Indias aviation sector faces fresh turbulence as air passenger traffic drops while airfares surge 43%.

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:33 pm

Sparsham to focus on childrens mental health, behavioural change: Minister

The initiative is being envisaged as a child well-being and violence prevention mission

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:23 pm

Children throng Mysuru zoo on Childrens Day

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:22 pm

Doctor held for sexually harassing house surgeon in Keralam

Health Minister promises action in the incident

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:22 pm

TRAI crackdown on spam: Over 1.24 lakh mobile connections barred or disconnected in July-September

A total of 1,10,325 telecom resources, including mobile numbers, were barred from outgoing services for 15 days for the first violation

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:14 pm

Row erupts at SRFTI over denial of entry to filmmaker Ronny Sen

SRFTI has been on the boil since September 27, when a clash broke out between a section of students and members of a right-wing organisation who were holding an event inside the institutes auditorium

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:13 pm

From a rustic tradition to world recognition, Meghalayas Wangala festival marks a flourishing heritage

Wangala, a harvest festival of the Garo community, went from a small tradition with less than 10 drummers to an organised event with 100 drums in 1976; fifty years later, the farmers event saw 1,500 dancers and 1,000 drummers celebrating the end of the period of toil in a record-breaking performance

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 10:08 pm

India is no longer functioning as a democracy, destroyed since 2014: Rahul Gandhi

At the Bharat Summit, the LoP says money power, institutional capture changed the political landscape, left Opposition in shock for a decade; cites anomalies in Maharashtra elections

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:51 pm

Elderly woman found dead; three arrested

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:45 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Discuss Mekedatu Dam Controversy with PM Modi on November 16

Tamil Nadus CM will meet PM Modi to address concerns over the Mekedatu Dam project proposed by Karnataka, heightening inter-state tensions. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Discuss Mekedatu Dam Controversy with PM Modi on November 16

Daily Kiran 14 Nov 2026 9:28 pm

CoRWA meet urges authorities to provide statutory status to residents associations

The meeting urged State governments to regulate the soaring treatment costs in private hospitals.

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:24 pm

Six-lane Ganga bridge should be named after Lalu Prasad, demands his daughter Rohini Acharya

The 9.76 km cable-styled bridge would connect Kacchi Dargah of Deedarganj area of south Patna district to Bidupur near Hajipur in adjoining Vaishali district through Raghopur riverine area

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:12 pm

Anurag Kashyap critiques Bollywoods formula films, calls for institutional support for independent cinema

The filmmaker credits institutional backing for giving independent projects creative freedom, while citing Malayalam cinemas collaborative production culture as an example for other industries.

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

Why to tinker with something that has delivered value for 150 years: Noel Tata

The trusts will work with regulators to find a solution to keep the Tata way as it is

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:10 pm

NCP merger talks ended with death of Ajit Pawar, says Supriya Sule

Date was set for merger between the two NCP faction, but talks ended the day the former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister died, says his sister

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 9:09 pm

Tamil Nadu: Mekedatu Returns To Political Sphere

Stalin wrote a letter to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, asking him to call for an all-party meeting to discuss the issue: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 14 Nov 2026 9:03 pm

Vigilance teams inspect markets across Andhra Pradesh, seize goods worth 10.43 crore

294 teams inspect wholesale establishments, rice mills, warehouses and retail shops; 516 cases registered for violations, including illegal stocking and black marketing

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 8:55 pm

Annual conference of Society for Pathways to Sustainability to begin at Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation on Monday

The theme of the event is AGENDA 2030: Financing Strategies for Sustainable Development with Lifestyle for the Environment

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 8:53 pm