Watch: Anti-CEC protest fallout: Supreme Court issues fresh directions to Centre, Delhi Police
The Supreme Court held a special hearing on Sunday over allegations of mass detentions and restrictions on public movement during the October 10 anti-CEC protest in Delhi.
Singing, acting, and beyond: Manos four-decade film sojourn
The federal dilemma of delimitation
The Centre made an oral assurance while introducing the Bill to increase Lok Sabha seats that each States share would increase by 50% on a pro-rata basis. However, the increase could weaken the Rajya Sabhas role as a check on the Lower House, while the Lok Sabhas limited sitting days would leave MPs with less time to raise issues
TVK cadre blow whistles during Modis speech, show placards hailing Vijay as next PM
They calmed down briefly after the police warned them for causing a disturbance, but resumed their activities soon after
Muslim artisans weave Durgas hair, crafting a unique story of harmony in West Bengal
For many artisans several challenges have emerged over the years, and their efforts are not yielding sufficient income
BJP demands Keralam CMs and Pinarayis resignation
BJP State general secretary says the party, the real Opposition in Keralam, has been questioning the State governments failures over the past few months
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Probe deepens into Assamese student Himashree Boros death
Police are inquiring why the officials did not inquire into the incident in the next station, when a passenger fell from the running train, an senior officer said
Dissanayake highlights good relations with India, points to New Delhis Katchatheevu stance
Sri Lankan President says India has acknowledged before its Supreme Court that Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka. Last week, Attorney General R. Venkataramani told the court that India did not intend reopening the Katchatheevu agreements of 1974 and 1976 with Sri Lanka
Farmers urged not to go for second (Rabi) crop due to water, power shortage
Advisor to Govt. Sudarshan Reddy says El Nino impact could further worsen the situation in coming months
Indias security policy not shaped by social media pressure, says Nishikant Dubey amid Starlink row
The chair of the Standing Committee on IT says the panel examined security concerns associated with Starlink; counters Elon Musks criticism of resistance to the satellite internet services entry into India
Coastal protection project cleared to shield Vizag shoreline
Over the past three decades, the loss of natural sand supply from the southern drift, combined with severe cyclonic stormsincluding Cyclone Hudhud in 2014, Cyclone Jawad in 2021, and Cyclone Michaung in 2023has severely eroded over 50 meters of beach width along the RK Beach stretch.
Modi and Vijay commit themselves to working together for Tamil Nadus development
Inaugurating a slew of projects, including the Chennai Metro Rail services on the Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch, Mr. Modi says that while governments have changed, his commitment to the development of Tamil Nadu and his service to its people have remained the same
Ambasamudram Station in Tamil Nadu Revamped with New Facilities, Passengers Thank PM Modi
Ambasamudram Railway Station in Tamil Nadu has been upgraded, enhancing passenger facilities and receiving gratitude from locals and travelers. Ambasamudram Station in Tamil Nadu Revamped with New Facilities, Passengers Thank PM Modi
Indias youth can provide solutions to emerging global challenges: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the world is looking for solutions to emerging challenges and expressed confidence that Indias youth have the talent and potential to provide them. Hei was speaking at Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai this evening. PM Modi stressed that the youth will play a crucial role in realising the vision of a Viksit Bharat, or a developed India. He said, India offers immense opportunities for young people, and urged them to realise their potential and contribute to the nations development. He asserted that the innovative ideas and solutions developed by young people would shape not only Indias future but also the future of the world. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the countrys aspirations could be achieved through collective efforts. Highlighting Indias manufacturing growth, Modi said, the expansion of the sector has generated direct and indirect employment opportunities for young people. He noted that Indias defence exports had increased 50-fold, while engineering exports had also reached a new record. The Prime Minister said India has become the worlds second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. He added that electronics exports have increased 11-fold since 2014. Modi also highlighted the expansion of Metro rail services, saying the number of cities with Metro connectivity had increased from five in 2014 to 25 at present. Referring to Tamil Nadus development, the Prime Minister said governments may change, but his commitment to the states progress and the welfare of its people remained steadfast. He said he will work with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to take the states development journey forward. On the occasion, Modi also congratulated Vishwa Hindu Vidya Kendra on completing 50 years. Recalling its beginnings in 1975 as a small school in Chennais West Mambalam area, he said the institution had started with just seven students, limited facilities and no permanent building. He credited its growth to determination and a strong spirit of service.
Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts camp gets under way at CAVA
Police arrests two chain snatchers in Sivaganga
Comic Con concludes in Visakhapatnam with cosplayers, creators and live acts
Two Bengaluru students selected for finals of Indias Young Innovators Samsung Solve 2026
Alleged sale of spoiled fish: authorities to intensify scrutiny of fish markets in Kozhikode
Food Safety squads and local health authorities are closely monitoring fish markets and storage and transportation practices amid allegations that poor-quality consignments brought from other States are entering the local market
45 lakh for old 1 note: Hyderabad cyber fraud probe uncovers 70 crore mule account network
From traditional dance styles to momo stalls, Bengaluru doll shops add new collections
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BMTC plans five feeder routes for Pink Line, real-time bus arrival updates at stations
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala urges girls to speak up against discrimination
The Home Ministers remarks come in the wake of the Keralam Police launching, earlier this week, a special task force, Speak Up, to tackle domestic violence and provide survivors with legal, counselling and livelihood support.
Over 90,000 devotees attend first day of Sarannavaratri atop Indrakeeladri
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker visits the temple and offers prayers, while delegations from Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy temple and Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple present silk robes to the goddess
Two children die of poisoning in JIPMER
Lad leads Mumbai's Ranji fight as Jaiswal falls for a duck
Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 and Musheer Khan's 65 guided Mumbai to 249 for five against Chandigarh. Karan Lamba's unbeaten 103 and Rohan Rajbar's 95 propelled Rajasthan to 286 for 4 against Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere, Anshul Kamboj took four wickets for Haryana, and Devendra Singh Bora claimed five wickets for Uttarakhand.
The fresh ED plea in Telangana High Court should help speed up proceedings against the YSRCP chief, who has managed to delay the hearings by filing more than 4,000 discharge petitions till date, observes Kollu Ravindra
Police seize 1,410 kg of dry ginger, 20 kg of cardamom
As PM Modi flags off Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, locals elated and overjoyed
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday flagged off the first stretch of Corridor 4 in Chennai's Phase 2 metro expansion, marking a new milestone in the city's expanding public transport system. PM Modi also took a ride on the newly inaugurated Metro stretch, being built at a cost of Rs 4,900 crore, along with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Many city locals as well as passengers expressed joy and elation over launch of Metro services, welcoming this as a move that will bring complete turnaround in the city's transportation, settling the perennial issues of traffic chaos and snarl. A passenger, expressing happiness, told IANS, The launch of the new Metro rail service from Poonamallee is a very happy moment for us. Students travelling from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, as well as working professionals and other commuters, have been facing severe traffic congestion. With the introduction of this new Metro rail service, students can reach their schools and colleges, while working professionals can commute to their workplaces more quickly and conveniently, he added. We are extremely happy that Metro rail services have now been introduced in the suburban areas of Chennai. This new service will make daily travel easier and save valuable time for the public, the passenger said. Another passenger Sridharan said, We are from Avadi, and we are extremely happy that the new Metro rail service has been introduced in our region. We have been waiting for this service for a long time, and its arrival has brought us great joy. He also added that the Metro service will make travelling to Chennai much faster and more convenient and help passengers save travel time, avoid traffic congestion, and enjoy a more comfortable journey. We are delighted that this long-awaited metro service is finally becoming a reality for people like us, he said. Notably, the Rs 4,900 crore metro stretch is a complex piece of urban infrastructure, being built around a 3.5 km double-decker viaduct, cutting through one of the city's most congested corridors.
Shops, hotels in Yercaud should regulate themselves on using plastic products, says Collector
Bioluminescence lights up beaches along Chennais coast
Chennaiites turn night owls to get a glimpse of bioluminescence
Police inspector arrested for sexually exploiting woman on promise of marriage
Tech-driven transparency: Madurai Aavin overhauls milk procurement to protect farmer earnings
Sachin Pilot may even deny me ticket; will always remain Rahul Gandhis soldier: Amrinder Warring
The Ludhiana MP also acknowledged that many in the party opposed him when he was the Punjab Congress president, and that they may continue to do so remarks seen as directed at his detractors in the state unit
Seven-year-old girl dies after falling into pond during cleaning drive in Kannur
The accident occured around 7 a.m. when residents were engaged in their routine cleaning activities in the area
MAHE organises run, cycle ride on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Historian M.R. Raghava Varier selected for M.G.S. Narayanan Memorial Award
A former faculty member of the Department of History at the University of Calicut, Prof. Varier has made significant contributions to linguistics, palaeography, and literary criticism
DYFI, SFI stage demonstration in Coimbatore demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Are responses to rape cases in India prompt and stringent? | Data point
PM Modi, TN CM Vijay inaugurate Metro Rails Phase 2 stretch
While speaking at an event on Sunday where the PM was in Chennai to launch development projects worth 13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay emphasised on the role of States in the countrys developmentPIC FROM BIJOY
PM Modi stresses State-led development, says empowering States is key to Viksit Bharat
Inaugurates and launches development projects worth around 13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu
Two killed, two injured as car hits them on Dindigul-Tiruchi National Highway
Demonstration staged in Hyderabad against police crackdown on protesters in Delhi
There is no good decision for the BJP to take on CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Heres why.
For the BJP, removing Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister was politically manageable, but with CEC Gyanesh Kumar, things are different. Either retaining or losing him has risks.
Five healthcare centres in Mavelikara constituency set for major upgrade
Funded through the Central Finance Commission and the National Health Mission, these initiatives are designed to strengthen public health infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services
Coimbatore woman held for cheating Chennai couple promising adoption
TDP will give up to 40% reservations for BCs in local body elections, says Chandrababu Naidu
The results will be the yardstick of the leaders performance, and hence they should leave no stone unturned to ensure NDAs victory and teach a fitting lesson to the YSRCP for doing grave injustice to the BCs
The singers sang the entire national song, although the State government has restricted it to the first two stanzas at its programmes
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Special train to run from Mangaluru to Shakur Basti on October 12
Flyovers do not fix traffic: Residents oppose B-SMILEs Ragigudda-Kanakapura elevated corridor
Carrying placards with messages such as Flyovers do not fix traffic, the residents called for more frequent metro services, better last-mile connectivity and parking facilities at nearby metro stations
34,784 voters to decide North-East Teachers Constituency election
13 candidates in fray; elaborate arrangements to enforce model code of conduct, says Regional Commissioner Zehera Naseem
Child rights panel files case over forced apology at school assembly
Video of a student, who was made to apologise during a school assembly at Valamangalam Higher Secondary School in Cherthala, has been circulating on social media.
V. Somanna to hold meeting on railway projects in Shivamogga
Female elephant rescued after getting stuck in mud at Gunderipallam dam in Erode
Wild elephants and other animals regularly visit the backwater area in search of water; the elephant is suspected to have strayed into a muddy part while moving with its herd
Unacceptable interference in internal affairs: MEA after UHCHR raises concerns over detentions
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 41.55 feet
Cyclothon held in Hyderabad to raise awareness on arthritis
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges Increased Metro and Infrastructure Funding from PM Modi
Tamil Nadus CM C. Joseph Vijay requests PM Modi to boost funding for metro projects and infrastructure development in the state. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges Increased Metro and Infrastructure Funding from PM Modi
MCD acts against 1,046 properties after Satya Niketan building collapse
The drive was intensified following the collapse of a multi-storey building in southeast Delhis Satya Niketan on September 6, which claimed seven lives, the CMO said.
2,459-crore Ponzi scheme: ED files prosecution complaint before Mangaluru court
ED seeks conviction against five accused persons, entitites in a case registered by Belagavi city police
Residents ask Sankari Municipality to control stray dog populaition
A resident says that the dogs are feeding on waste dumped on roadsides by shops and eateries; six months ago, a stray dog bit 12 people on Travellers Bungalow Road
Tamil Nadu rice mill owners urge public not to resort to panic buying amid shortage rumours
Four Bengal workers freed from detention in Chhattisgarh after Calcutta HC intervention
Vijay extends wishes for International Day of the Girl Child
Volunteers clean Central Railway Station Road
PM inaugurates Karaikal-Peralam new railway line
The 23-km broad gauge line, built at an estimated cost of 373 crore, is expected improve rail connectivity for pilgrims visiting the renowned Sri Saneeswara temple at Thirunallar
Nana Patekar died of a heart attack caused by blood clot in coronary artery: Autopsy report
The 75-year-old actor was rushed to a private hospital from his home in Dona Paula, near Panaji, in the early hours of October 8
Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhu's murder: Three more held from Gujarat
The three accused, identified as Harsimranjit Singh alias Simu Singga, Fateh Singh, and Arman Singh, were detained on October 10 in Vapi town, Valsad district, according to an ATS release
Will work with CM Vijay for Tamil Nadu's growth, development my 'mantra,' says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his commitment to Tamil Nadu's development during a recent project inauguration. He emphasised the importance of cooperative federalism in fulfilling state aspirations, reflecting on his interactions with past leaders. Modi mentioned the significant increase in defence exports and the work done over the last twelve years. The projects inaugurated are valued at approximately Rs 13,000 crore, underlining ongoing development efforts.
Life-Saving Irrigation Scheme launched to protect orchards in Sri Sathya Sai district
Government will bear 80% of water cost for farmers with dried-up borewells, says official adding tanker supply to cover sweet lime, mango and arecanut crops
The country currently has about 9 GW of installed nuclear power capacity and plans to expand it substantially by 2047, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said.
Clean-up drive begins on Marudhamalai hill in Coimbatore amid concerns over waste dumping
Coimbatore District Police seize drugs, gutkha, weapons in special drive
Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi diverted to Hyderabad following 'smoke' onboard, lands safely
The flight was diverted after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device.
This years theme was Tamil Nadu 2036 Building the Next Decade Towards a $1.5 Trillion Economy
PM Modi unveils 13K cr projects, pledges support for Tamil Nadu growth
Prime Minister inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch and other infrastructure projects, while CM Joseph Vijay seeks approval for new metro routes and railway corridors
School Assembly News Headlines: On October 12, 2026, school assemblies will spotlight significant global and local news, including sports and economic developments. Union Health Minister J P Nadda will initiate the construction of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine in Keylong. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate projects valued at Rs 13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to bolster job creation.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay shares stage with PM Modi for first time, thanks Centre for Metro Project
Kyiv pushes back on Donald Trump's call for a new Ukrainian president as drones hit Russian data hub
The exchange came as Kyiv pressed its campaign against infrastructure deep inside Russia, with a drone attack shutting down a data centre run by Russian technology giant Yandex
Toddler drowns in lake in Nagapattinam
The trailer for Ganesh: Dust To Stardust, a biographical drama chronicling choreographer Ganesh Acharyas journey in the Hindi film industry, has been unveiled, with the film set to release in theatres on December 11, 2026
Vijay urges PM Modi to review Madurai, Coimbatore Metro projects, expedite funding
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Madurai and Coimbatore Metro rail proposals and expedite funding for transport infrastructure, while stressing that cooperation between the Centre and the State must deliver tangible benefits to people. Speaking at a function in Chennai where development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated and foundation stones laid, Vijay also sought priority for the proposed CauveryGodavari river-linking project. The Chief Minister welcomed PM Modi on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and thanked him for inaugurating the Chennai Metro rail project. He sought early Central funding for Chennai Metro Phase III, the HosurBengaluru Metro link and the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro projects. Vijay also referred to Rs 5,110 crore in funds for Tamil Nadu and called for action on the States infrastructure requirements. He urged the Prime Minister to facilitate interstate Metro connectivity, highlighting its importance to future development. Outlining his governments economic ambitions, Vijay said Tamil Nadu was working towards becoming a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Agriculture and information technology initiatives, alongside investment, innovation and infrastructure development, would help create opportunities and take the States growth to the next level, he said. The governments approach, he added, was to ensure that development extended beyond Chennai and reached every district. Describing young people as Tamil Nadus greatest strength, Vijay said the government wanted to combine their skills, technological knowledge and innovative thinking with a global outlook. Projects inaugurated and launched at the function should serve as investments for future generations, he said. The Chief Minister described Tamil Nadu as a State distinguished by its ancient culture, rich history, literature, arts and architecture. Its people continued to preserve a civilisation spanning thousands of years, with Tamil among the worlds oldest languages, he said. Vijay said his governments commitment to inclusive development covered education, healthcare, agriculture, fishermens welfare and broader economic progress. Welfare programmes were being implemented with the needs of children, women, transgender people, farmers, weavers and other sections of society in mind, he added. Recalling Tamil Nadus contributions to Indias advancement in industry, science, arts and literature, Vijay said cooperation between the Union and State governments should be measured by improvements in peoples lives, with economic growth translating into opportunities and welfare across the State.
Mamata AITC accuses BJP of pursuing politics of intimidation after MLA attacked
The former ruling party in the state alleged that Bibhas Sardar was attacked when he was returning home in Joynagar in South 24 Parganas
Belagavi police raid bars, pubs and clubs
Police teams led by Commissioner Prakash Nikam raided over 40 establishments across Belagavi, finding minors being served alcohol and loudspeaker violations at some venues.
