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To curb tailbacks, 4 TN toll plazas to be monitored via GIS

In the wake of complaints about long waiting times at toll plazas, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to monitor four plazas, including Vanagaram and Surapattu plazas on the Chennai Bypass, using Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software for real-time tracking.

82 KL students suffer food poisoning at Kodai resort

AROUND 82 students from Kerala suffered food poisoning after having dinner at a resort in Kodaikanal early on Wednesday.

Brother of OPS acquitted in priest suicide case

FORMER Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's younger brother O Raja and five others were acquitted in the Kailasapatti temple priest suicide case by the Dindigul special court on Wednesday morning.

After protest over pontiff's marriage, mutt charge given to HR&CE

Amid high drama, the 28th pontiff of Suriyanarkoil adheenam, Sri Mahalinga Pandara Sannidhi, on Tuesday night handed over charge of the mutt to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department.

EPS: No BJP tie-up, DMK is our enemy

On Udhaya's debate challenge, AIADMK chief says there are ex-mins to answer deputy CM

Vilathikulam farmers plan black-flag stir against Dy CM over crop insurance

VILATHIKULAM farmers, facing prolonged delays in receiving crop insurance relief, threatened to protest against Deputy CM Udhaynidhi Stalin's visit to Thoothukudi district with black flags.

GCC prepared to handle monsoon, 1K tonnes silt removed from Otteri: Min

Nehru inspects desilting at Otteri and Virugambakkam canals, says 329 relief centres ready

Understanding the Hidden Signs of Diabetes: Why Unexplained Weight Loss and Lifestyle Choices Matter More Than Ever

In today's world, many people struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. However, one of the most alarming warning signs of diabetes is unexplained weight loss.

EPS announces stir against bid to acquire 600 acres by CMDA

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday announced that the party would stage a demonstration at Pudhuvancherry-Mappedu Junction on November 19 to condemn the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority's (CMDA) alleged attempt to acquire around 600 acres of agricultural lands from villages in the Tambaram municipal corporation.

GCC prepared to handle monsoon, 1K tonnes silt removed from Otteri: Min

Nehru inspects desilting at Otteri and Virugambakkam canals, says 329 relief centres ready

Professor attacked over parking; ban sought on VIP vehicles inside AU

IN the wake of an Anna University faculty member sustaining injuries during a scuffle over vehicle parking inside the campus on Tuesday, the Anna University Teachers' Association (AUTA) has demanded that vehicles of outsiders be restricted inside the campus.

Doctors go on protest demanding better security in govt hosps

Although health min said doctors would not continue with the stir, associations that TNIE spoke to said they intend to go on with the protest

ED names Ameer, 11 others as accused in Jaffer Sadiq case

THE Enforcement Directorate has arraigned 12 persons and eight companies as accused in the chargesheet filed before a CBI court in Chennai in its money laundering investigation against expelled DMK leader and alleged drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq.

Govt to hire teachers only after checking criminal antecedents

THE state government is in the process of making verification of antecedents of teachers mandatory before recruiting them in government schools.

HC allows release of Kanguva, tells filmmaker to deposit ₹3.75cr more

THE Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed release of Suriya-starrer Kanguva with the condition to deposit ₹3.75 crore within four weeks in the account of the official assignee who was appointed by the court to manage the assets of an insolvent financier from whom filmmaker KE Gnana-velraja had taken a loan for his projects.

SC brakes on bulldozer justice

Lays down strict guidelines for demolishing property; says executive can't act as judiciary

Man stabs govt doc in spat over 'poor treatment' for mom

DR J Balaji (53), a medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital (KCSSH) at Guindy in Chennai, was stabbed seven times on Wednesday allegedly by the son of a patient over grievances regarding the cancer treatment offered to his mother at the facility.

BRISK POLLING IN JHARKHAND AS VOTERS DEFY MAOIST THREAT

DESPITE Maoist threats, the first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand concluded peacefully with 64.86% voting turnout till 5 pm.

39 held, notices slapped on 67 over abusive social media posts in Andhra

IN what appears to be a step to keep social media platforms free of abusive language, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA government has launched a major crackdown on those posting such content against political leaders, their family members and individuals.

Height limit removed for TN industrial buildings

In a bid to stimulate industrial growth in the state through vertical development along Transit Oriented Development areas, the Tamil Nadu government has amended the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules (TNCDBR) to remove height restrictions for high-rise buildings constructed on roads that have a minimum width of 30 metres on a plot size of 4,000 square metres and above, subject to clearance by Airport Authority of India.

Lankan polls close, Tamil parties hold breath

AS Sri Lanka went to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, political parties representing Tamils, most of whom reside in the north, east and hill country regions, are awaiting the outcome with bated breath as the island nation witnesses a multi-cornered contest on a scale never seen before.

G77, China agree on new NCQG draft text as basis for finance negotiations

THE first iteration of the draft New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) released on Wednesday found most of the G77 countries and China agreeing to use it as the basis for negotiations to achieve an ambitious climate finance goal.

SC brakes on bulldozer justice

Lays down strict guidelines for demolishing property; says executive can't act as judiciary

In search of redemption

Filmmaker Jacques Audiard discusses his film Emilia Perez, its portrayal of philanthropy in a drug trade setting, the protagonist's quest to discover their true self, and more

Ali Fazal to share screen space with Phoebe Waller-Bridge

While it was recently announced that Ali Fazal will be seen in the film version of Mirzapur, the actor will next star alongside Fleabag-fame Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in an upcoming film titled Rule Breakers.

Ben Stiller to return for Happy Gilmore 2

BEN Stiller is set to reprise his role from Happy Gilmore in the much-anticipated sequel, which is currently being filmed in New Jersey with Netflix backing the project.

GAL GADOT TO HEADLINE THE RUNNER

ACTOR Gal Gadot is all set to feature in The Runner, an upcoming London-based action thriller from director Kevin Macdonald.

Fearlessly female

At first glance, Pedro Almodóvar's new film, The Room Next Door, his maiden effort in English, feels quite unlike any of his previous works.

Mumbai women step up to defend T20 title

THE day Mumbai, the defending champions of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, started their campaign to win the title again in Kotambi Stadium, a little outside of Vadodara, they had Jemimah Rodrigues leading the side.

Shruthi wins billiards title

INDIA'S 17-year-old Shruthi L from Chennai defeated her compatriot, Keerath Bhandaal, 215-202 to win the Women's World Billiards Championship title for the first time in her career at Landywood Snooker Club, Walsall, England.