Headlines from Tamil Nadu.
Passengers who wish to use the digi yatra process should use a separate mobile app for it to scan their e-passport. The details in the passport would be electronically verified using the chip in the passport.
Indian Coast Guard staff on search for four other missing fishermen who were sailing on the same boat which sank 2 km off the shore
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The bodies of the three fishermen were found in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reiterated Tamil Nadu’s demand to scrap the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test when he met Nandan Nilekani’s exam reforms task force on Wednesday. His demand that medical admissions be based on Class 12 marks reflects a position Tamil Nadu has maintained through…
Hyderabad: Another outing, another round of chatter! Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan have once again caught everyone’s attention with a public appearance together. The longtime co-stars, whose bond has often sparked relationship rumours, were spotted at a wedding reception in Chennai, and…
CHENNAI: The Indian Olympic Association Athletes Commission chairperson, vice chairperson and other two members who would represent them at the general assembly have apparently been decided. It is learnt that double Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh (India hockey captain) are the…
CHENNAI: Officials from the National Highways, Revenue Department and police are removing shops that are encroaching the space along the National Highway near Porur and Vanagaram toll plaza, and obstructing traffic and public movement. The drive was undertaken based on the directions issued by…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed grief over the death of the three fishermen from Chennai who had gone missing after their mechanised fishing boat suffered an engine failure mid-sea and their bodies washed ashore on the Andhra Pradesh coast
CHENNAI: Huge cutouts featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and former Andhra Pradesh CM and YSRCP supremo Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy were removed by the civic staff in MRC Nagar here on Thursday, an official said. The move was in sync with the state's policy decision to remove such…
CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday commenced his official work from the government bungalow, Pamani Illam, at Raja Annamalaipuram in Chennai, after renovation work was completed to accommodate his camp office. The bungalow will be renamed Vettri Illam. The renovation included modern…
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) recorded its highest-ever monthly ridership in October, with the overall ridership reaching 1.08 crore (1,08,23,408). The newly operational Yellow Line has helped increase the numbers, recording 5.83 lakh passenger journeys in its first month of…
CHENNAI: DMK president MK Stalin said party cadres live by the party's ideology and principles, not just by identifying with its flag, as he met party veteran Kasi, a long-standing cadre from Solavandan. Following the meeting, Stalin said in a post on X that the DMK had lakhs of cadres like Kasi…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging the High Court’s decision to quash the chargesheet against the parents of Surjit -- an accused in the murder case of Dalit techie C Kavin Selvagenesh in Tirunelveli. The appeal filed by the…
Established in 1799, Mudalur was the first exclusive settlement created for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some claim it was the first Christian village in India and Asia.
CHENNAI: In what could come as a dampener for thousands of people gearing up to burst crackers during the Deepavali weekend, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and several other districts are likely to get moderate rain at many places, with thunderstorms and lightning, and wind speeds…
Tamil Nadu has raised the upper age limit for TNPSC direct recruitment by five years, offering relief to thousands of government job aspirants. But with thousands of vacancies across government departments and intense competition for limited posts, will this decision address the larger recruitment…
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Tamil Nadu government’s appeals challenging the Madras High Court’s decision to quash the chargesheet against the parents of the prime accused in the murder of Dalit software engineer C Kavin Selvagenesh. A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar…
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh emerged as the five largest contributors to manufacturing GVA
CHENNAI: Hyderabad had earlier conceded the first innings lead (280 runs) by only four runs to Chhattisgarh (284) in the fourth group stage match of the Ranji Trophy. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, the visitors were well positioned to take three points. However, left-arm spinner G…
CHENNAI: A petitioner has moved the Madras High Court, seeking directions to the State DGP to frame uniform safeguards for police when handling complaints related to social media posts, political criticism, and online speech. Advocate H Syed Alim sought directions to the Director General of Police…
CHENNAI: The Directorate of Enforcement arrested two men from Tamil Nadu for their alleged involvement in a nationwide cyber fraud network that cheated more than 600 people of over Rs 400 crore through fake investment schemes, job offers and other online scams. The arrested have been identified as…
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will operate its last trains from terminal stations at midnight on November 6 on the Green and Blue Lines, an hour later than the usual 11 pm service, to facilitate the movement of passengers travelling to their hometowns for Deepavali. On the Yellow…
CHENNAI: The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has published a revised provisional selection list for graduate teacher and Block Resource Teacher Educator (BT/BRTE) posts under the 2023 recruitment notification, filling vacancies created by selected candidates who did not join or resigned after…
CHENNAI: Individuals who have lived with Type 2 diabetes for more than 50 years and students with Type 1 diabetes were honoured at a ceremony organised by Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), in association with the Hinduja Foundation…
CHENNAI: The renowned Sri Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai, about 190 km from the city, received a whopping Rs 5.06 crore in cash, 160 grams of gold, and 1,540 grams of silver as offerings from devotees, an official said on Thursday. The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department…
MADURAI: Tirunelveli city police on Thursday arrested a special sub-inspector of police on the alleged charges of sexually harassing a woman constable inside a police van while returning from security duty for the Chief Minister programme in Erode. The police source said the accused policeman, Kumar…
The four-to-five-year-old tiger is believed to have been run over by the Palaruvi Express while crossing the tracks between Sengottai and Baghavathipuram, close to the Kerala border. Forest officials suspect the incident occurred past midnight on Tuesday.
CHENNAI: To strengthen situational awareness and ensure rapid emergency response during the upcoming northeast monsoon, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is set to engage drone-based aerial videography and live surveillance services across its northern, central, and southern regions. The civic…
CHENNAI: State unit BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Thursday hit back at Minister R Nirmalkumar over his allegations that the BJP tried to poach TVK legislators, accusing the ruling party of horse-trading and trying to divert attention from its administrative failures. Nainar dismissed the…
CHENNAI: The Registration Department collected Rs 1,950 crore in revenue in October 2026, up Rs 147 crore year on year, Commercial Taxes and Registration Minister D Logesh Tamilselvan said on Wednesday. The minister disclosed the figures while chairing a monthly performance review meeting with…
Following two consecutive elephant deaths by illegal gunshot injuries in 2022, a conservation campaign titled: ‘Ozhippom Thuppakkiyai, Kaapom Yanaigalai’ (Eradicate Illegal Country-made Guns, Save Elephants) was launched at Hosur Forest Division.
CHENNAI: Riding on Ajith Ram's career best 7 for 48, Tamil Nadu defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 259 runs on the final day of the Ranji Trophy Elite 'D' group match played at Sector 16 cricket stadium, Chandigarh, on Thursday. They took just less than eight overs (seven overs and five balls to…
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo's journey with Portugal has come to an end. Widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, the 41-year-old forward announced Thursday he was done playing for the national team. Here's a look at the defining milestones of Ronaldo's 23-year career with…
Chennai: When she returned to India following her graduation, Nithya Raman, the newly-elected mayor of the US’ second most populous city of Los Angeles, worked among slum dwellers in New Delhi after they were evicted along the banks of the Yamuna River and helped Chennai invest in sanitation for…
Deepawali 2026 is here. The festival of lights travels well. Long after the last diya is lit in Ayodhya, New Delhi, Chennai, or Mumbai, the same glow appears in island temples, tropical streets and mountain valleys thousands of kilometres away. In 2026, the main Lakshmi Puja falls on 8 November, and…
DT Next brings you the top 10 headlines of the day (November 05, 2026). Head to http://dtnext.in or download our app for the full stories. 1.Ahead of Deepavali, Tamil Nadu government launches Vetri special vegetable pack The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday launched the 'Vetri Special Vegetable…
CHENNAI: Actor Sasikumar will portray an Indian National Army (INA) officer in filmmaker Dharani Rasendran's upcoming period war drama, which has been titled Death Railway. The makers unveiled the film's title along with a glimpse video on Thursday, coinciding with the director's birthday. Known for…
The move was in sync with the state's policy decision to remove such structures hindering public, the official said
CHENNAI: After an eight-year gap, CS Amudhan is returning with the third instalment of his popular parody franchise, Tamizh Padam. The film, starring Shiva in the lead, officially went on floors on Thursday. The makers unveiled the first poster to mark the occasion, offering a glimpse of what…
CHENNAI: Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2, which continues to draw audiences to theatres, is gearing up for its digital premiere. Prime Video announced on Thursday that director Nelson's action entertainer will start streaming on the platform from November 12. The film will be available in Tamil…
The Mylai Area All Fishing Village Panchayat Sabha has sought withdrawal of the Government Order and allocation of the land for long-term fisher housing in a petition to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The event witnessed participation from over 100 attendees and a 12-member jury representing India, South Korea and the US, with EvolX Studio winning Game of the Year (Upcoming Mobile) CHENNAI, India, 05 November 2026: KRAFTON India’s Gaming Incubator (KIGI) successfully concluded its fourth…
Guwahati: The Supreme Court has reiterated that its earlier directions on verifying the ownership and identity of captive elephants, as well as regulating their transportation, must be strictly followed, amid concerns over the recent transfer of five elephants from Assam to temples in Tamil Nadu. A…
PRAGUE: Bournemouth travels to Sparta Prague in the Europa League with the aim to stay perfect after four rounds on Thursday. The English side has been cruising in its maiden European campaign with three wins over AC Milan, Sturm Graz and Real Sociedad. Bournemouth has also surged to eighth in the…
