Expanded breakfast scheme launched across four southern districts
With the expansion to Classes VI to VIII, 32,734 students in 352 schools in Tirunelveli and 15,528 students in 75 schools in Tenkasi are now covered under the scheme
Man gets 20-year jail term under POCSO Act in Cuddalore
Expanded breakfast scheme launched in northern T.N. districts
Alvas to soon get Deemed-to-be-University status: Pralhad Joshi
Cab driver gets CMRF assistance for cancer treatment
Representatives of KfW-Germany study natural farming practices in Sathya Sai village
Resolution on Kasturirangan report alone will not help, says MLA for Karkala Sunil Kumar
Congress MLA and former Minister H.K. Patil has said successive governments wasted time by failing to conduct a physical survey of the affected villages since 2013
Activists demand full-station status for Bijoor and renaming it Mookambika Railway Station
CPI(M) dares UDF government in Keralam to investigate Cabinet Ministers named in CMRL ledger
Govindan says the incumbent Home Minister and Industries Minister have acknowledged publicly that they have accepted election funds from CMRL
Spinning mills call for permanent removal of import duty on cotton
Japan offers Indian graduates teaching opportunities
Watch: New Tamil Nadu Secretariat: Why Pattinapakkam residents are opposing the plan
Watch: New Tamil Nadu Secretariat: Why Pattinapakkam residents are opposing the plan
Ministers launch expansion of breakfast scheme in Salem, Namakkal districts
JD(S) alleges corruption racket in Karnataka RTO offices
In a social media post, the JD(S) congratulated the State government sarcastically for allegedly providing government chairs and cabins to retired D grade employees and agents for handling file clearances in RTO offices
Puducherry L-G distributes nutrition kits to TB patients
BJP, Congress workers clash again during Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll campaign
The scuffle broke out when BJP workers allegedly stopped the vehicle of Congress MLA Asif Nazar in Morigaon district
CPI condemns lathi-charge during YSRCP protest over DSC sports quota appointments
Lack of functional facilities at govt. hospital in Manapparai causes concern
Patients are referred to the K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College attached to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchi for several tests
Second-phase development of Koyilandy fishing harbour nearing completion
The project is being executed at a cost of 26.78 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, with the amount shared between the Union and State governments in a 60:40 ratio.
Foundry waste dumped on vacant plots near Coimbatore airport
Additional pension restored for elderly pensioners in Andhra Pradesh: AP JAC
Pensioners aged 70 and above to get an additional 10% and those aged 75 and above 15%, following issuance of G.O.Ms.No.126, says AP JAC Amaravati
Salem, Namakkal districts register moderate rainfall
Easter Sunday blasts case: Sri Lanka court finds 15 accused guilty; nine others acquitted
14 accused were found guilty on all charges; the men were accused of aiding and abetting the suicide bombers who struck three luxury hotels and three churches on April 21, 2019, killing 279 people
Farmers facing severe hardship due to water shortage, says BJP chief Ramchander Rao
Student dies after drowning in Eluru canal; friend still missing
On the draw: September 20, 2026
License of dairy unit in Hyderabad suspended over unhygienic conditions
Collector reviews monsoon prepardeness
Officers visit areca godowns, ask merchants not to use chemicals during processing
Conference on hip replacement surgery held in Coimbatore
Take strict action in sexual assault allegations against R. Veeramani, AIDWA urges T.N. government
It demands a detailed inquiry into the initial handling of the case by the police, the alleged delay in the investigation, and the alleged negligence
Man gets life term for murder in Salem
Coimbatore Corporation reviews dengue, scrub typhus prevention in hostels
Man electrocuted while replacing street light in Erode
Residents seek drinking water tax waiver as Tirunelveli Corporation fails to ensure supply
72nd National Film Awards: Dhanush receives Special Mention for performance in Captain Miller
Apart from a Special Mention for Dhanushs performance, the Tamil film Captain Miller also won the Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values award
Complaints over temple land rent being examined, says Minister Ramesh
Assam singer Simanta Shekhar quits BJP, film finance body
A few days ago, Simanta Shekhar criticised party MLA Vijay Kumar Gupta for getting his facts on cultural icon Zubeen Garg wrong
Telangana CM, Irrigation Minister seek water from Karnataka to save crops in Palamuru
CREDAI Tiruchi to hold property fair
Plan to build new bridge across the Kudamuritti remains in limbo
Residents living in suburbs along the Tiruchi-Karur highway want the new bridge or the proposed elevated corridor to be built at the earliest; the road surface has developed cracks
Bengaluru triple murder: 2,085-page chargesheet filed against techie, live-in partner
Police have stated that further investigation will continue, and a supplementary chargesheet will be filed if additional evidence or findings emerge.
Types of Life Insurance in India 2026: How to Choose the Right Plan for Protection and Returns
Over 88,000 students benefit under breakfast scheme in Erode district
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Bulk waste generators in Erode district asked to register within 15 days
Chefs Ranveer Brar and Abinas Nayak on the versatility of Odia cuisine
Milan Pradhan is in judicial custody in five criminal cases linked to the 2007 Nandigram movement, with the byelection scheduled for October 6
Supreme Court declines plea against amendments to SC/ST Act
The amendments include an expanded list of atrocities, acceleration of trial process, and enhanced protection to victims and witnesses, the petition says
Draft guideline on property market values put up for public objections in Erode
TN Ministers Clash On POCSO Case Evidence
Tamil Nadu Minister R Nirmal Kumar has challenged former DMK minister S Regupathy's assertion that video evidence in a POCSO case involving industrialist R Veeramani is shadowy. Kumar accused the DMK of attempting to protect the accused, while Regupathy denied the allegations, defending the previous government's actions and criticising the current administration's handling of public concerns and sensitive case disclosures. The dispute highlights political tensions surrounding a high-profile child protection case.
More than 10,000 could flee Yemen fighting to Djibouti in coming months: UN
The Iran-backed Houthis earlier this month seized control of Yemens Red Sea coastline, in a dramatic offensive that has left hundreds of people on both sides dead, threatened global trade and pushed up energy prices
Gondhal director Santosh Davakhar: We were confident that our film will stand out
As Gondhal gets selected as Indias official entry to the Oscars 2027, director Santosh Davakhar talks about making the film for the international circuit, working with music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and more
Election to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats announced
The polling is being held to Karnataka South East Graduates, Karnataka West Graduates, Karnataka North East Teachers and Bangalore Teachers.
Supreme Court says Delhi SIR notices seem machine-generated and mechanically issued
The court asked the Election Commissions counsel if the people to whom these notices were sent at least know what logical discrepancies they have to prove incorrect; petitioners argue that the term logical discrepancies was not defined by the ECI
Houthis say Saudi attack on Yemen prison kills 9
Nine prisoners captured during recent events were killed last night when the Saudi enemy targeted a prison in Al-Hazm, in Al-Jawf governorate, said Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada
According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological department (IMD) on Tuesday, the well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression
NCW takes suo motu cognizance of Jamui incident
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident in Jamui district of Bihar involving alleged public molestation, assault, forcible stopping and harassment of a teenage girl and her male companion, NCW said
SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC reserves order on sanction to prosecute accused
Justice A. Badharudeen noted that there was a legal issue to be considered regarding prosecution sanction after recording State governments stand that sanction was not required to prosecute the accused in the matter
YNOS secures 2.12-crore investment from Gyan Circle Ventures
YNOS, which was incubated at IIT Madras, is a technology platform offering information and fundraising analytics for Indias startup ecosystem
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Cooum restoration, development plans
He reviewed the progress of work on preparing the DPR for the Cooum river restoration project
Nilambur flash flood: body of missing woman found
Sajita, a resident of T.K. Colony, Amarambalam, was swept away by a sudden rise in the water level while washing clothes on Sunday evening
Vettivittakadu tribal hamlets long wait for basic amenities draws Keralam governments intervention
Emergency treatment provided to ailing resident; steps under way to improve footpath and sanitation facilities, says Minister K.A. Thulasi
Watch: CM Vijay wins praise as he serves Pongal and eats breakfast with students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes VI to VIII students. At a Chennai school, he served sweet Pongal, sat on the floor with children for breakfast and interacted with students
Karnataka Lokayukta raids eight officials across State over disproportionate assets
The agency seized documents and details of movable and immovable properties for further investigation.
Groundwater in 25 villages near SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre in Tamil Nadu is deemed unfit for drinking due to contamination.
Andhra fixes junior doctors stipend hike at 3.5% a year from 2027; APJUDA rejects order
G.O. Ms. No. 141, issued a month after the strike ended, gives interns 10% and postgraduates 5% for 2026; the association says the decision was taken unilaterally and asks the government to reconsider
Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says
The two North Koreans expressed a preference to seek asylum in Japan rather than South Korea and have communicated their intention not to return home
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Coca-Cola and Zepto Turn Spain's FIFA World Cup Victory Into a collectible Piece of History
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Chennai hospital introduces low-dose CT imaging for early cancer, heart disease detection
Doctors said the approach substantially reduces radiation exposure while preserving the lung architecture needed for diagnosis
CM Vijay Shares Breakfast With Students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay eats breakfast with students after launching the expansion of the states free breakfast scheme.
Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: Former employee arrested for withholding video from police
Ganeshan, who had worked at Gem Granites for 23 years, had in his possession a video purportedly showing Veeramani engaging in an obscene act with a minor girl
A fathers hope cut short as fire incident at RIMS claims newborn daughter in Telanganas Adilabad
Family members, attendants of patients recall the horrific moments and prompt evacuation which prevented further loss of life after fire broke out at the hospital
Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their physical work: Delhi HC
The observations came while deciding a mans appeal challenging his conviction and five-year sentence for assaulting a labourer when he objected to the nuisance created by the convict while he was trying to sleep
Oscars 2027: Is La Bola Negra the biggest threat to The Odyssey for Best Picture?
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossis La Bola Negra has added the TIFF Peoples Choice Award to its Cannes Best Director prize and Spains official Oscar submission, giving the Netflix film one of the strongest early precursor profiles in the 2027 Best Picture race, even as The Odyssey remains the consensus film to beat
BJP legislator strikes a different note in anti-UCC Mizoram
K. Hrahmo, who represents the Palak constituency, says the Uniform Civil Code could offer greater legal protection to Mizo women married to non-tribal men
Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed
The IMD said squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24
Jagan to meet Governor over alleged attack on YSRCP rallies demanding CBI probe into DSC recruitment
YSRCP president alleges Chief Minister Naidu and Minister Lokesh sent groups to attack party workers, says police booked the victims instead, and demands cases against both leaders
Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites idea: Solicitor Generals remarks kick off heated debate in SC
At one point, Mr. Mehta explained that all that he wanted to convey was the law-making process was done by the Parliament. That is the Constitutional way, and that is not what Naxalites want, he said
SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action
The court sought a response from the Union government on a petition filed by renowned Carnatic vocalist and author T.M. Krishna challenging the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026
Jamui sexual harassment case: Main accused Nandan Yadav arrested after encounter
The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male friend in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, Additional Director General of Police (law and order) K.S. Anupam said on September 22, 2026.
Sachin Mittals Fintech Cloud Valued at Rs. 1,500 Crore As Indiabulls Moves to Acquire 70% Stake
Deal follows FY26 revenue of Rs. 133.77 crore and marks a milestone for the founders five-year-old lending infrastructure platform.
Odrr Launches Mobile App for Business Buyers, Replacing Singhal B2B App
Jaipur-based Singhal Infosystems, a wholesale IT supplier since 2017, gives its business customers a dedicated mobile app under the Odrr brand for laptops, printers, networking products and other IT equipment.
UrbanWrk Nearly Triples Hyderabad Footprint to 1.35 Lakh Sq. Ft.; Opens Second HITEC City Centre
The new 85,000 sq. ft. centre at Meenakshi Tech Park follows full occupancy at UrbanWrks Raheja Mindspace location, strengthening its presence in one of Indias fastest-growing flexible workspace markets.
