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Rain Alert Issued for 16 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Thunderstorm Expected in Chennai

Tamil Nadu braces for rain and thunderstorms across 16 districts, including Chennai, with heavy winds forecasted. Rain Alert Issued for 16 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Thunderstorm Expected in Chennai

Daily Kiran 17 Sep 2026 10:28 am

What King Charles said in response to Charles Spencers claims about Princess Diana in his memoir

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson responded to Charles Spencers allegations saying that grief could affect reason, judgement and memory

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 10:20 am

Congress to launch caste census campaign in Tamil Nadu today

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) will launch a statewide campaign on Thursday to highlight what it describes as serious shortcomings in the Centres proposed method of collecting caste data during the population census. TNCC president and Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore said the campaign would cover 10 major cities across Tamil Nadu through public meetings and interactive discussions. It will oppose the use of open-ended questions for recording caste details and advocate a drop-down system based on predefined community lists, which the party believes will produce more reliable data for framing social justice policies. AICC general secretary and Tamil Nadu in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir and Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani will participate in the launch of the campaign. In a statement, Tagore accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to prevent backward-class communities from securing adequate representation by concealing the actual size of the Other Backward Classes population. He said the Centre had earlier deferred the caste census by citing issues connected with delimitation. It has now proposed collecting caste information relating to Scheduled Castes and OBCs through open-ended questions, claiming that no comprehensive list of OBC communities was available. Tagore alleged that the move was part of a deliberate strategy to deny backward communities their rightful share in political power, education and employment. He questioned why an open-ended format was being proposed for OBCs when clearly defined lists were already available for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. The second phase of the population census, which will include collection of caste-related information, is considered particularly significant because of its implications for reservation and welfare policies. Tagore maintained that a predefined drop-down list would reduce errors, prevent duplication and ensure more accurate classification of communities. The Congress leader also accused the Centre of withholding information on corporate loan write-offs and wilful defaulters. Despite a Supreme Court ruling in 2015, public-sector institutions, including the Reserve Bank of India and Bank of Baroda, had allegedly declined to disclose the names of corporate borrowers who failed to repay their loans. Of the Rs 35,716 crore written off, only 28 per cent had been recovered, he claimed. Responding to the Left parties decision to contest the coming bypolls independently, Tagore said he could not comment on their strategy. However, he expressed surprise that parties which had supported the government in the Assembly have chosen to enter the electoral contest separately.

bhaskarlive 17 Sep 2026 10:00 am

Heavy rain likely in parts of TN; Chennai among 16 districts on alert

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram among 16 districts likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. According to the RMC, a trough extends at about 0.9 km above mean sea level from north interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through south interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. An upper-air circulation also persists over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Rayalaseema at about 1.5 km above sea level. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Thanjavur districts on Thursday. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph may accompany the rainfall. Moderate rain is expected at a few places across other Western Ghats districts and in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Kallakurichi, Madurai and Sivaganga. Light rain may occur elsewhere in Tamil Nadu and in Puducherry. On Friday, isolated heavy rain is forecast in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. The rainfall activity is expected to intensify in parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with heavy showers possible in 11 districts, including Tiruvallur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. Heavy rain may shift to parts of western, central and southern Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli are among the districts likely to be affected. Light to moderate rain may continue across the state until Tuesday. Chennai and its suburbs will experience partly cloudy conditions on Thursday. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in some areas during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may range from 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into parts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea until Sunday, as winds could reach 65 kmph. No warning has been issued for the Tamil Nadu coast or the Arabian Sea.

bhaskarlive 17 Sep 2026 9:52 am

Uttar Pradesh deliberate on accelerating SDG targets focused on health, nutrition and education

Experts share innovations, experiences at the Empowering Futures programme in Lucknow

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:42 am

T.N. CM Vijay returns from U.K. with 15,300 crore investment commitments

He also met Indian High Commissioner Kumaran Periyasamy and held discussions on joint ventures between India and the U.K. under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:38 am

Why are moths attracted to bright lights?

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:22 am

Love in the time of algorithms: Chasing Rahul, a Bengaluru-based rom-com, highlights the challenges of modern dating

Munavar Zama, the film's director, shares his passion for 90s romantic comedies, discusses the challenges of contemporary dating, and explains why Bengaluru plays a vibrant role, akin to the main characters, in Chasing Rahul, which will premiere in the city on September 18.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:22 am

Outcry by aspirants over low-number of advertised teacher posts in U.P.

After eight years, the mere 12,000-odd posts will not work; the government should issue a joint advertisement for 60 thousand posts, including both urban and rural areas, said an aspirant based in Prayagraj

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:22 am

Tight-rope walk with a coveted resource

The soft-spoken Nitish Kumar with a ready smile is currently back in business again, and hopefully this time, it wont be just another cameo appearance

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:19 am

Encounter breaks out amid anti-terror operation in J&K's Udhampur

The security forces retaliated, triggering an encounter that was underway when the last reports were received, the officials said, adding that reinforcements were rushed to the area to neutralize the terrorists.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:18 am

Tamil Nadu | How the Museum of Chettinad keepsa communitys memoryalive

Housed in an ancestral home in Kanadukathan, the museum looks to connect the Chettiar communitys traditions, global journeys,craft and future generations

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 8:42 am

Weapons in orbit are forcing old space laws into new struggles for power

The U.S. and other major space powers have long developed counter-space capabilities; but why has this sparked a debate now?

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 8:36 am

Manoj Jarange calls off 20-day-old fast, gives three months ultimatum to government

Manoj Jarange announced talks with a government delegation which included Ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Dada Bhuse, MLC Prasad Lad and MLA Suresh Dhas and senior officials, at Patoda in Beed district.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 8:25 am

Cyber fraud syndicate busted in 12.84 crore Hero FinCorp case, five arrested

Delhi Polices IFSO unit arrests five, including an RBL Bank relationship manager; investigators uncover Chinese Telegram groups and trail of funds converted into USDT

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 8:15 am

Krishen Khannas Bandwalla series to be showcased at Design Democracy 2026 in Hyderabad

Sculpted Indias debut show will feature works by Thota Vaikuntam, MF Husain and Jogen Chowdhury, among other artists

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 7:49 am

TN Pickleball Premier League: Chennai mall set to host 12 teams, 168 players

Chennais Express Avenue Mall turns sporting arena this weekend as the Tamil Nadu Pickleball Premier League returns for its second season, with 168 players and actors Vikram, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Keerthy Pandian among the celebrity team owners backing the sport

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 7:48 am

USSEC Advances Aquaculture Feed Formulation in Asia

USSEC Advances Aquaculture Feed Formulation in Asia

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Madurais Meenakshi Temple kumbabishekam LIVE: Devotees gather in large numbers

The priests are expected to perform the ceremony at the scheduled time between 7.40 a.m. and 8.10 a.m.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 7:17 am

West Bengal CM and State BJP president speak in different voices on minority voters

CM Suvendu Adhikari has called the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls a test for minority voters on whether they want to support the State govt or not. BJP State president Samik Bhattacharya said that his party is opposed to any division of minority or majority voters.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 6:50 am

Devotees gather for historic consecration of Meenakshi temple in Madurai

Minister Nirmal Kumar expresses pride in elaborate arrangements for the temple consecration ceremony

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 6:36 am

No Ganesh Idol Immersion In Water Bodies From 2027: Tamil Nadu To Green Court

The assurance came during the hearing of a petition seeking directions to prevent Ganesh idol immersion in water bodies because of the environmental damage caused by the practice.

NDTV 17 Sep 2026 6:18 am

Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple kumbabishekam begins

The priests are expected to perform the ceremony at the scheduled time between 7.40 a.m. and 8.10 a.m

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 5:59 am

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan requests AHF to shift its matches from India

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh rejected the request, saying there won't be any change in venue for the tournament to be held in Punjabs Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 5:48 am

U.K. PM Burnham and Canadas Carney discuss AI challenges, stress cooperation on online safety

Both leaders had earlier met in northern England, where they discussed opportunities for defence industrial cooperation

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 5:37 am

J&K MLAs decry 18% representation to Kashmir valley in UT officers list

J&K CM Omar Abdullah distributed appointment orders to 55 newly selected candidates of the Combined Competitive Examination entering the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service and Jammu & Kashmir Accounts (Gazetted) Service

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 5:18 am

U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

The Bill, which will now be sent U.S. President Donald Trump for his signature, could result in significant U.S. tariffs on India

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 4:44 am

BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha

Nabrangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Bolangir MP Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo and Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bags letters is said to put the Mohan Charan Majhi government in an uncomfortable position

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 4:18 am

Modinomics transformed India: Rajnath Singh in Kolkata

To celebrate the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party will conduct a one month public outreach starting from September 17.

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 4:12 am

Delhi Police, Chandrashekhar Azad oppose in HC YouTubers anticipatory bail plea in SC/ST Act case

YouTuber Ajeet Bhartis counsel maintained that a caste reference, by itself, would not constitute an offence unless it was accompanied by an intention to insult or humiliate a person on account of caste; the remarks, he said, had to be considered in the context of the social media exchange in which they were made

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 2:44 am

DUSU polls: Delhi HC rejects challenge to participation of students affiliated with NSUI, ABVP; says no violation of Lyngdoh report

The Bench, however, cautioned against the participation and influence of political parties in the DUSU elections, and asked DU authorities to take note of a social media post by a candidate of AAP student wing for allegedly displaying not only the name of the party but also its election symbol

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 2:38 am

Delhi High Court rejects PIL over police denying lathi-charge on students during CJP-led protest

What is your petition? Delhi Police issued a statement. That statement is contradicted by the media and you are asking us to direct an inquiry, the court said

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 2:32 am

Rajasthan urban local body elections: Candidates for mayors, chairpersons file nominations

According to a list containing 989 nominations, multiple nominations have been filed in several urban bodies, including cases where the same candidate figures more than once

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 2:18 am

UP teen nabbed in TN over AQIS-linked terror conspiracy

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested 19-year-old Maqsood Ali from Tamil Nadu for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to carry out violent jihadist activities. Ali was reportedly part of WhatsApp groups sharing bomb-making videos and Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) material, and was in contact with Pakistani hackers, developing a secure communication network for the group. This is the second arrest in the case, following Mohammad Nabeel's apprehension.

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 1:22 am

Chinas strategy amid West Asias security realignment

The Chinese Presidents visit to Egypt has outlined Beijings approach

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 1:19 am

Mining amendment is unfair to States

A State that bears the infrastructural and social consequences of mineral extraction must retain a meaningful stake in the economic value generated from its natural resources

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:52 am

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests Tamil Nadu youth for allegedly planning terror activities

Maqsood Ali, who was allegedly in touch with Pakistani hackers and had developed a secure communication network for others like him, was arrested from Coimbatore with the assistance of Tamil Nadu ATS

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:45 am

Congress demands accountability for deaths of tribal children, hooch tragedy victims in M.P.

Congress seeks resignations of Health and Excise Ministers, seeks 1 crore compensation and jobs for victims kin; the incidents reflect failures in the States health and administrative systems, it says

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:43 am

2 Dead In 2 Days During Clashes Over Ganesh Chaturthi Procession In Tamil Nadu

The latest incident was reported in the villages of Keelkarapattu and Melkarapattu in Cuddalore district.

NDTV 17 Sep 2026 12:36 am

DMKgovt. mooted heritage structure in place of Kings Barracks at Fort St. George

The proposal to build amulti-storeyedstructure could not be implemented, as it did not receive the approval of the defence authorities retaining a hold over the building on the verge of collapse

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:36 am

Photography, videography movement seeks to reshape disability representation

The initiative seeks entries from photographers, videographers, and visual storytellers documenting the everyday and joyful realities of people with disabilities

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:34 am

Breakthrough in POCSO Act case against granite baron Veeramani after police identify survivor

Investigators say some more minors were exploited by businessman Veeramani

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:34 am

Issuing of driving licence and registration certificate online begins across Tamil Nadu

The move comes after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays announcement in the Assemblyon digitally issuing DLs and RCs. Online portals such as Sarathi and Vahan have started issuing DLs and RCs

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:31 am

Sembakkam lake continues to face sewage pollution despite repeated representations

Residents say the lake continued to be vulnerable to sewage pollution due to inadequate action by the government authorities. The absence of an underground sewer network in areas including Maheswari Nagar, Iyappa Nagar and Hasthinapuram, led to sewage discharge into the lake

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:30 am

Power cuts have become the norm in State: Anbumani Ramadoss

The PMK president said the reason for the power cuts is that the Tamil Nadu government has not made adequate arrangements for electricity to meet additional demand

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:20 am

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in three years, defying Trump demands for cut

The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing. Affordability has taken on a leading role in the upcoming midterm elections, just seven weeks away

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:18 am

Over 3,500 police personnel deployed in Vellore, nearby districts for idol immersion as part of Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations

On Wednesday, more than 400 idols in Vellore Corporation were allowed to be immersed in Saduperi lake

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:16 am

City traders oppose 0.4% UPI MDR, large retailers absorb fee

The Times of India 17 Sep 2026 12:15 am

Burglars decamp with 20 sovereigns of gold, 60,000 cash from farmers house in Tiruvannamalai

Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Sudhakar formed special teams to nab the culprits

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:07 am

Journalist arrested over defamatory video against woman

The Times of India 17 Sep 2026 12:05 am

GCC to procure 260 tonnes of bituminous cold mix ahead of Northeast monsoon

The procurement comes amid complaints about damaged roads and delays in road relaying work. The mix will be used to fix potholes on bus route and interior roads across 15 zones. Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar suggests that the GCC award annual, zone-wise maintenance contracts instead

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:05 am

Four injured as autorickshaw tumbles inside unfinished drain

The Times of India 17 Sep 2026 12:05 am

No searches can be done without any evidence: T.N. Assembly Speaker

He also dismissed the claims made by DMK that he did not give adequate time for them to speak during the Budget Session

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:00 am

Four EMU services in Chennai to be cancelled on Sept 17

The Times of India 16 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

TechnoSport signs MoU with IIT-Delhi

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

TN govt zeroes in on Cheyyur for Chennais second airport

The Times of India 16 Sep 2026 11:22 pm

Keralam to support new medical device parks, fast-track approvals, says CM V.D. Satheesan

Government is moving towards a 'single door, single document, single approval' system for new industrial projects, with amendments being made to 19 laws, says Chief Minister. The objective is to end prolonged delays and ensure approvals within a defined timeframe

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

VITs graVITas tech fest to begin on September 18

The fest will feature a total of 227 events, with more than 40,000 students expected to participate

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

Old Census town criteria will not capture Indias urbanisation, Ministry tells House panel

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs says the four-decade-old definition ignores economic change, regional diversity and peri-urban growth; parliamentary panel calls for wider consultations on future criteria

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

Telangana CM urges Supreme Court to quash 2015 cash-for-vote FIR

Revanth Reddys counsel submits that in 2015, before the Prevention of Corruption Act was amended in 2018, offering a bribe was not an offence under the Act

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

I faced them as freedom fighters faced bullets, says Mahua Moitra after eggs thrown at her

Krishnanagar MP refers to Supreme Court judges oral observation while alleging BJP workers pelted her with eggs

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

Point Calimere Sanctuary Delivers Tanker Water Amid Drought

The Times of India 16 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

Eighth e-auction of PM mementos to begin on September 17

In this edition, 50 Hero Objects have been identified, representing some of the distinctive pieces in the collection; 52 crore has been generated in the seven editions of the e-auction held till now

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:09 pm

Jason Sanjay recalls first reaction to father Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM

Jason Sanjay explained why dad Vijay will not be involved in the his debut film Sigma's promotional campaign, citing his responsiblities as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. He further recalled his reaction to Vijay becoming CM and spoke about his desire to build an identity of his own.

Mid Day 16 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

Nabi,Dhirget maidenODIcall-ups for West Indiesseries

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are all part of the ODI series against the men from the Caribbean, providing vast experience to the Shubman Gill-led squad

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

Bengalurus infrastructure woes strike a musical chord

The song demands a basic for a city that the Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says is being viewed internationally: a road that can simply be driven on.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 10:55 pm