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Palaniswami puts John Thankam in charge of AIADMK’s Kanniyakumari (East) unit
This followed Mr. Palaniswami’s decision last week to “relieve temporarily” AIADMK Kanniyakumari (East) district secretary N. Thalavai Sundaram of the posts of district secretary and organisation secretary.
read moreChiratae Ventures honours Narayana Murthy with the Patrick J. McGovern Award
Established in 2016, the awards commemorate Patrick J. McGovern, anchor investor of Chiratae’s first fund and the founder of International Data Group
read moreBengaluru rains: Cab, auto rides became sparse and expensive
Incessant rains in Bengaluru on October 15 left many commuters scouring through apps to get a ride, especially in the peak hours of morning and evening as prices surged owing to high demand
read moreBEML to build India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured high-speed train with 280 km/h speed
read moreBangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to launch Cauvery Stage V project on October 16
Currently, Bengaluru draws approximately 1,450 MLD from the Cauvery, but with the city’s growing population, the demand for drinking water has surged to 2,200 MLD
read moreHeavy rainfall brings Bengaluru to its knees; 52 areas and 142 houses flooded
According to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the civic body, along with disaster management staff, cleared flooding in 102 houses
read moreD.K. Shivakumar moots revival of BMIC Project to build new highway between Bengaluru and Mysuru
read moreOver 3,000 attend Mental Health Santhe 3.0 at NIMHANS
Santhe displayed innovative mental health and suicide prevention interventions
read moreBengaluru to witness rainfall for next three days: IMD
According to the IMD, Bengaluru received 59.8 mm rainfall, HAL airport received 80.1 mm rainfall, and the Kempegowda International Airport received 4.2 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm. on October 15
read moreRains LIVE Updates: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh bring States to their knees
Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts on October 16
read morePriyanka Gandhi to make electoral debut from Wayanad, Congress fields her for November 13 bypoll
She had extensively campaigned for her brother Rahul Gandhi who contested and won two seats in the Lok Sabha general elections - Wayanad (Kerala) and Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh)
read moreEngineer Rashid’s interim bail extended until October 28
The interim bail was extended after the NIA said it had verified the documents and was not opposing bail application
read moreElection Commission turns down NCP-SP demand to freeze trumpet symbol
But the poll body agrees to a request by NCP (Sharad Pawar) for prominent display of its poll symbol — man blowing 'turha' — on ballot units of EVMs
read moreA trying time for the YSRCP
Many prominent leaders have deserted the party and are flocking to the NDA
read moreIndia not cooperating with Canada investigations: U.S.
We have made it clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously, says State Department spokesperson Matt Miller
read moreNGT takes suo motu cognisance of Minister’s stay at resort on elephant corridor
The tribunal has acted on the basis of a news report, regarding the stay, published in The Hindu on May 27, 2024
read more‘Bangladeshi infiltration’, corruption, cash schemes dominate Jharkhand election campaigns
Neither the NDA nor the INDIA bloc have announced the names of candidates in the fray yet; State BJP chief Babulal Marandi said the party will soon release names of the NDA’s candidates
read moreHigh Court approves redevelopment of Jains Westminster apartments
Justices S.S. Sundar and N. Senthilkumar order all flat owners to handover the keys of their flats to the builder by November 4
read moreNortheast monsoon arrives over Tamil Nadu, triggers intense rain spell over northern districts
The Regional Meteorological Centre issues red alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on October 16 as well indicating a possibility of isolated extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm. Officials say reservoir gates won’t be open during this spell of rains
read more137 vulnerable spots for inundation identified in Vellore, nearby districts
Tiruvannamalai has the highest number of vulnerable regions, at 56; Ranipet, 47; and Vellore, 23
read moreConsensus across all establishments in Pakistan for healthy ties with India, says former Pakistan PM Kakar
Senator seen as close to Islamabad’s military establishment says Jaishankar’s visit is an opportunity to explore sentiments on both sides
read moreDMK govt. would always prioritise workers’ welfare; glad over cordial solution in Samsung, says Stalin
read moreDeputy Range Forest Officer suspended for ‘consuming’ alcohol on office premises in Jagtial
read moreA political controversy that hogged headlines in the early 80s over allegation against Karunanidhi
The then Local Administration Minister P. Kolandiavelu had alleged that the DMK president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, M. Karunanidhi, had purchased 100 acres of land in the name of his son, M.K. Alagiri, at Muthudevanpatti near Theni, but the Speaker held that he failed to substantiate his charges.
read moreA time in Tamil Nadu when a strange ritual was performed to stop the threatening rains
When tanks and rivers threatened to breach their banks, men stood naked on the bunds and beat drums to lessen the nature’s fury, says the author of Trichinoploy Gazettee
read moreFor persons with disabilities, sailing not so smooth with Chennai Metro Rail
People with disabilities face difficulties at automatic fare collection or ticketing gates, washrooms and even at the time of boarding the train. Since Phase II project covers a vast area, fixing the above issues could make a significant difference to the community
read moreLeading Indian woman scientist is International Brain Research Organisation’s president-elect
The first scientist from a developing country to be appointed to the top position of IBRO, Shubha Tole is currently the dean of graduate studies at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
read moreWatch: Kolkata rape-murder case: SC questions civic police volunteer scheme, calls it political patronage
What transpired during the proceedings? What were the directions issued by the top court?
read morePolitical parties yet to finalise candidates for bypolls being held amidst ongoing high decibel tussle
read moreJoint team probe hints at sabotage angle in Tamil Nadu train accident
Nuts and bolts at a crucial point on the railway line that diverted the train to loop line were found “missing”.
read moreAdditional milk mobilised from districts, says Dairy Minister
Eight of Aavin’s parlours at Anna Nagar, Sholinganallur, Ambattur, Vannandurai, Virugambakkam, CP Ramaswamy Salai, and Mylapore to remain open 24 hours
read moreRahul Gandhi’s meeting with Kamal Nath ahead of upcoming elections triggers speculation
The meeting between the two senior Congress leaders, the second in 42 days, there is speculation that the former Madhya Pradesh CM may be accommodated in the party’s organisation
read moreECI announces bypolls for nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh
After the dismal performance in Lok Sabha polls, the bypolls have become a prestige issue for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
read moreOn Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in ceremony as J&K’s CM, INDIA bloc to put up at joint face
All top leaders of the INDIA bloc have been invited by the NC to attend the ceremony of the government formation, which is taking place after 10 years and for the first time since J&K’s special status was abrogated
read moreKolkatan who returns to Durga Puja after 20 years: ‘Crowds still there but no bonding, people are alone clicking selfies’
According to Arpita Mandal, the City of Joy, now that she’s two decades older, is today less suitable for pandal-hopping, due to the massive crowds, and more suitable for cafe-hopping, with plenty of eateries mushrooming even in residential neighbourhoods
read moreShouting ‘Jai Sriram’ does not outrage religious feeling of any class: Karnataka High Court
read moreUoH Dean dissolves students’ union; ‘autocratic attack on constitution’
University administration takes up elections before the completion of the term of the existing union
read moreIndia, Colombia sign audio-visual co-production pact
It will enable Indian and Colombian film producers to utilise a platform for collaboration on various facets of film-making
read morePeople seek change through democratic means, protests thing of past: Amit Shah
Amit Shah, in an interaction with IPS probationers, said the culture of making demands and aspiration for change through democratic process has percolated to the bottom.
read morePeople from flood-prone areas have been shifted to Greater Chennai Corporation relief centres
The largest number of residents have been accommodated at relief shelters in Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar. MPs and MLAs crisscrossed the city visiting the various relief centres and checking the quality of food being served
read moreState intensifies efforts to wriggle out of financial crisis due to high interest loans
Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s review focussed on ways to reduce the interest burden
read moreGovt. awaiting expert panel report for rehabilitation of landslip-hit people in Vilangad: Minister
read moreSamsung employees strike: Government announces withdrawal of strike; union says final decision on October 16
We will discuss with the workers and make our announcement on Wednesday. We are having a meeting at 11 a.m. at Kancheepuram, says E. Muthukumar, Kancheepuram district secretary, CITU.
read moreCooperatives are alternatives to new world order: Thomas Isaac
Cooperatives urged to focus on digitisation and development of agri-industrial entrepreneurship
read moreSpace science expo begins in Kozhikode
Exhibition on the occasion of birth anniversary of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
read moreDoctors back at work as Bengal tells SC that 90-98% of safety upgrade work is complete
Bench gives National Task Force constituted by Centre on the orders of Supreme Court three weeks to come out with “tentative recommendations”
read moreVice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar echoes Bhagwat, equates ‘demographic disorder’ with atom bombs
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said the culture, inclusivity, and unity in diversity of the country are being shaken and severely compromised by demographic dislocations and stresses
read moreDirectorate of Enforcement attaches properties worth ₹23.54 crore of Siemens in alleged skill development scam
The ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR filed by A.P. CID against M/s Designtech Systems Private Limited and others for cheating the State government by diverting and siphoning funds for other purposes
read moreFamilies of organ, body donors felicitated in Hubballi
The Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute honours donor families on World Anatomy Day
read moreA culinary experiment at Govt. Arts College
The English department hosted a session on ‘food practices’ as part of the newly introduced four-year undergraduate programme (FYUGP).
read morePrivate colleges observe bandh in Telangana over pending fee dues from government
The dues and arrears since 2021 amount to about ₹2,500 crore, according to president of Professional and Degree Colleges Federation
read moreWith no CM face, parties prepare for multi-cornered fight in Maharashtra
Both the alliances, the ruling MahaYuti and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, have not declared any Chief Ministerial candidate. While the government is banking on the popularity of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, the Opposition is wary of its impact.
read more‘Simply not true’: India denies Canada’s accusations linking Indian diplomats to organised crime gangs
No specifics or credible evidence provided, says Indian source on Canada’s accusations; adds that “Canadian approach has been to make vague accusations and put the burden of denial on India”
read moreAs EAM Jaishankar meets Pakistan PM Sharif, handshake marks departure from Goa acrimony
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to repeat concerns raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over terrorism and extremism in the region, as well as connectivity and transit issues
read moreReward for accurately counting potholes in Thrissur city, says Rajan Pallan
The Opposition leader of the Thrissur Corporation asks about the funds allocated for road repairs and why patchwork repairs have not been initiated
read moreRenovated Manapparai railway station likely to be ready by December
The project in Pudukottai station is expected to be completed by February 2025; the two are among 15 stations in Madurai Division covered under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
read moreNorth Chennai stares at the usual scenes of waterlogging
On many stretches, motorists were caught unawares by pits and potholes. Erratically placed manholes, particularly those in the middle of arterial stretches, and incomplete civic works are a cause for concern, say residents
read moreBill to amend taxation law passed
The contentious Kerala Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, was passed in the absence of Opposition legislators in the assembly
read moreLDF faces litmus test in byelection as Congress counts on anti-incumbency
The byelections will be held on November 13 and the counting of votes will take place on November 23.
read moreLS polls held unilaterally and irrationally without engaging with Opposition: Teesta Setalvad
Teesta Setalvad is the recipient of the 2024 Prof. V. Aravindakshan Memorial Award
read moreWithdrawal of Hubballi cases: Leader of Opposition in Council seeks intervention of President, PM
read moreCongress appoints senior observers for Maharashtra, Jharkhand elections
After its shock defeat in Haryana, the appointments are supposed to convey the party’s battle-readiness in both the States. Congress is part of the ruling alliance in Jharkhand with JMM. In Maharashtra, it is a constituent of the MVA.
read moreCentre for Development Studies plans series of events from October 19 to 22 to mark 100th birth anniversary of economist K.N. Raj
read moreMinister Uttam Kumar Reddy seeks low-interest loans for irrigation projects
Long-term loans will ease financial pressure, provide flexibility in interest payments, the Minister said
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