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Canadian govt must ensure exemplary action against extremists: Mann
PUNJAB Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday condemned the incidents of violence in Canada and urged the Union government to take up the matter with the Canadian government.
DEATHS SHINE LIGHT ON UNDERSERVED TRIBAL BELT
THE death of two women caused by consumption of mango kernel gruel last week in Kandhamal district and the Odisha government's predictable response encapsulates one thing-the more things change, the Kashipur block had jumped to national headlines for 19 such fatalities. After all these years, the villain has remained the same the humble porridge made of dried mango kernels.
REGULATORY CONCERNS ON AI DEPLOYMENT NEED ANSWERS SOON
THE new, revolutionary frontier of technology-artificial intelligence or AI-is being debated intensely with fresh calls for regulation.
FORGIVANCE, FORGETTING AND THE CONSTITUTION
While our life continues to change with the ebb and flow of time, each of us finds meaning in new and different ways, with some aspects of our identities being forgotten—much like dust in the wind.
HC slams health dept for delay in appointing dialysis technicians in GHs
CRITICISING the apathy shown by the health department in addressing the issue of lack of dialysis technicians in the government hospitals, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the health secretary to file an affidavit on the time required to appoint dialysis technicians in GHs on a permanent basis.
THE ATYPICAL FELLOWSHIP OF GANDHI SIBLINGS
The brother-sister bonhomie between Rahul & Priyanka is rare, matched only by the one between Jawaharlal & Vijaya Lakshmi. They don't preclude the view that dynasties erode democracy
MUDA scam: K'taka HC issues notice to Siddu, wife & govt agencies
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B M Parvathy, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, the Central and state governments, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and others on a petition filed by a social worker seeking transfer of the ongoing investigation of the Lokayukta police to the CBI in the criminal case against Siddaramaiah, his wife and others in connection with the alleged scam in the allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
K'taka clerk ends life inside office, blames min's PA
Disturbed due to transfer, Yadavannavar had been posting messages against tahsildar
Govts may start copying China on strict censorship
CHINA's technological dominance could lead to increased scrutiny by officials in countries that adopt its technology, said Lt. Col. (retd) Vijaya Kumar, head of cybersecurity and AI at Lincoln Law Chambers, at a panel discussion organised at Crescent Institute of Science and Technology in Vandalur on Tuesday.
Man murders relative for sexually assaulting son
A 28-year-old man was murdered by his relative for allegedly sexually assaulting the latter's minor son here on Tuesday.
Elderly cyclist dies as building collapses on him, owner booked
A 70-year-old man riding a bicycle on Vellore Road in Dharapadavedu in Katpadi was killed when parts of a dilapidated building collapsed and fell on him around 10.30am on Tuesday.
Stalin visits goldsmith workshop, says all demands will be fulfilled
CM MK Stalin visited a goldsmith's workshop at Kempatty Colony to know first hand the issues the workers of the jewellery-making industry face.
TN's power demand set to rise to 23,013 MW by 2026-27: CEA report
TAMIL Nadu's power demand is expected to rise to 23,013 MW by 2026-27, as per the 20th Electricity Survey Report of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), submitted recently to the Union government.
CM OPENS 2.9L SQFT ELCOT IT PARK
Six-storey facility has been constructed in Coimbatore at a cost of ₹158 crore, over 3,500 people likely to get jobs
HC slams health dept for delay in appointing dialysis technicians in GHs
CRITICISING the apathy shown by the health department in addressing the issue of lack of dialysis technicians in the government hospitals, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the health secretary to file an affidavit on the time required to appoint dialysis technicians in GHs on a permanent basis.
4 arrested for attack on SC boy in Tirunelveli
AFTER a 17-year-old SC boy was attacked by members of a dominant caste on Monday, the Tirunelveli taluk police arrested four persons on Tuesday and are searching for other suspects.
SOP soon for police to implement court orders: TN
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that a standard operating procedure (SOP) is being worked out for proper implementation of court orders passed in criminal cases.
New mission to make TN leading AI hub in 5 years
THE state government will be implementing the Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission (TNAIM) to position the state as one of the leading AI hubs in the next five years.
Thiruma to consult functionaries on sharing stage with Vijay at book launch
VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan reiterated that his party will remain in the alliance led by the DMK in 2026.
Officials told to finish STP work by this month
TAMBARAM City Municipal Corporation commissioner C Balachander, who carried out a surprise inspection of development works on Tuesday, told authorities to complete work on the sewage treatment plant at Anakaputhur by this month.
Elderly couple run over by train at station
AN elderly couple died after they were run over by an express train at Maraimalai Nagar Railway Station when they were trying to cross the railway tracks on Monday night.
Temporary staff allege PF not remitted by corpn
NINE temporary workers of zone 3 (Sembakkam) under the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation have alleged that their PF deductions since October 2023 have not been reflected in their respective accounts.
PRAYERS AT KAMALA'S ANCESTRAL VILLAGE AHEAD OF US PREZ POLLS
Tiruvarur: A section of residents of Painganadu Thulasendrapuram village in Tiruvarur on Tuesday offered prayers at the Sri Dharma Sastha Ayyanar Kovil for the victory of US Vice-President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Tuesday, coinciding with the commencement of the polling.
10 libraries to be transformed into co-working, learning spaces
IN a move to expand access to education and professional resources, the state government has announced plans to transform 10 public libraries into modern co-working and learning spaces under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam scheme.
GO issued for 70 fellowships under Tholkudi scheme
THE Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department has issued a Government Order to provide fellowship to 70 students through the Tamil Nadu Fellowship for Tribal Research initiative, part of the Tholkudi scheme.
Irfan wife delivery clip: Med panel summons doc
THE Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TMC) will summon the doctor involved in the case regarding YouTuber Mohammed Irfan who landed in a controversy after he had shot and released a video of him clamping his newborn daughter's umbilical cord at a private hospital in Shollinganallur.
Make Thiruppugazh panel report public
HENNAI, originally a cluster of few villages, has a draining system that is more than a century old with three rivers, Cooum, Adyar and Kosasthalaiyar dissecting it.
Dad, girl dump body in trolley bag after murder, held
A father and his 17-year-old daughter from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh were arrested by the Korukkupet Railway Police late on Monday on the charge of murder after they allegedly attempted to dispose of a woman's body near Minjur railway station by concealing it in a trolley bag.
Govt to sell 2.5% in HZL to raise ₹5K cr
THE Centre on Tuesday announced its plan to divest up to 2.5% of its stake in Hindustan Zinc through an offer for sale (OFS) set to commence on November 6.
3 girls saved from bonded labour in Chennai home
A 17-year-old girl from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and two 20-year-old girls, one from AP and another from Poonamallee, who were employed as bonded labourers at a sprawling house at Valasaravakkam in Chennai, were rescued by a team of officials on Tuesday.