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AIADMK accepts apology, takes back Sundaram

THE AIADMK has reinducted MLA N Thalavai Sundaram into the party following his apology for past actions.

₹90L paid to kin of Tamil writers as book royalty

MINISTER for Tamil Development, Information and Publicity MP Saminathan on Monday handed over ₹90 lakh as compensation for nationalising the works of nine renowned Tamil writers for the year 2024-25.

₹12 cr, bank deposits of ₹6 cr seized from Martin: ED

THE Enforcement Directorate's searches at 22 premises linked to lottery baron Santiago Martin across six states, including TN, last week led to recovery and seizure of ₹12.41 crore unexplained cash and freezing of bank deposits of ₹6.42 crore, the agency said on Monday.

TN has been lax in preventing terror activities, says Shobha Karandlal.

UNION Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje alleged the Tamil Nadu government has not been taking decisive steps to prevent acts of terrorism in the state.

NTK will field its candidates in 234 constituencies, says chief Seeman

NTK chief coordinator Seeman blamed Dravidian ideologies for sidelining Tamil leaders like VO Chidambaram Pillai whose 88th death anniversary was observed on Monday.

CM urged to revoke firm's permit to mine tungsten from 10 Madurai villages

CITING damage to the Arittapatti biodiversity heritage site, the Tamil Nadu Environmental Protection Movement Coordinator RS Mukilan urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to cancel the sanction to a private company to mine tungsten in 10 villages of Melur taluk.

TVK rubbishes reports of alliance talks with AIADMK

TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Monday dismissed a report published by a Tamil daily recently claiming that the party was in talks with AIADMK for an alliance ahead of the 2026 Assembly election.

3 schemes to improve social security of coop dept members, staff

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched three new initiatives — ‘Vergal’ (roots), ‘Vizhuthugal’ (aerial roots) and ‘Siragugal’ (wings) — under the cooperation department on Monday.

Action against teacher for 'taking part in AIADMK event'

DISCIPLINARY action has been initiated against R Sitharaman, a graduate English teacher at Ariyampatti Panchayat Union Middle School in Tharamangalam, Salem district, over allegations of irregular attendance and involvement in political activities associated with the AIADMK.

TN's demand to tweak tax devolution is very convincing, says fin panel chief

No other state has raised issue of income distance & purchasing power of people: Panagariya

Girl complains of stomach ache, dies at Peravallur

A 15-year-old girl, who complained of stomach ache, died at Peravallur on Sunday.

Carry luggage weighing up to 20 kg free in bus

In the wake of frequent complaints regarding altercations between bus crew and commuters over transporting luggage, the MTC on Monday clarified that commuters can carry luggage weighing up to 20 kg free of charge.

Traffic snarl: Bus stops near signals, flyovers to be shifted

THE Greater Chennai Corporation along with the Metropolitan Transportation Corporation is conducting a survey across the city to identify the bus stops located close to flyovers and traffic signals.

Maanja thread injures two-year-old boy, man on Vyasarpadi bridge

A two-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man sustained injuries as they got entangled in the maanja thread used to fly kites, in separate incidents in Vyasarpadi.

HM suspended for misbehaving with student

THE headmaster of Panchayat Union Primary School at Anjaneya Nagar in Tiruvallur district's Pallipet Block has been suspended for allegedly misbehaving with a student.

'Form panel with state and central officers to end drug menace in TN'

One officer each from NCB, CBI & 2 or 3 officers from state shall be appointed members: HC

GCC to instal 30 smart carts forsemmencherry vendors

Move aims to create hygienic, aesthetically appealing space for sales

TN revenue officials to boycott work from Nov 26

UPSET over the Tamil Nadu government's failure to fulfill their long-pending demands, the Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials Association has announced plans to boycott work and stage a sit-in protest from November 26.

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during workout: Study

ORAL contraceptives do not increase the blood pressure response in women during large muscle exercise (like cycling or running), reveals a recent study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Oral contraceptives or birth control pills are taken by women to prevent pregnancy and reduce acne, menstrual < cramps, and the risk of ovarian cysts. Although.

Contact with member does not indicate support to ISIS, says court; charges quashed

THE NIA's charge that a Madurai native was associating himself with the ISIS and supporting them through social media posts fell through before a trial court in Chennai with the judge ruling that mere contact with an ISIS operative would not indicate support towards the organisation.

TNEB to build 13 new substations in Chennai, Kanchi

THE TNEB will construct 13 substations, each with 33/11 kV capacity, in Chennai and Kancheepuram zones at an estimated cost of ₹272.2 crore, said Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji during a meeting with officials on Monday.

Current interest rates stressful, cut them, FM urges banks

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the current cost of borrowing is very stressful and asked banks to cut the interest rates to make borrowing more affordable.

Non-Hindu TTD staff to be sent back to Andhra Pradesh govt pool

THE new Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, which met for the first time here on Monday, took several important decisions, including the surrender of non-Hindu employees working in Tirumala to the State government.

Protester killed; more troops sent to Manipur

Helpless local BJP office bearers resign; Shah holds 2nd review meet

Increase central tax share to states to 50%,

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, during his meeting With 16th Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya and members of the panel in Chennai on Monday, expressed concern over the decrease in devolution of central funds to the state and increasing financial burden due to additional expenses incurred for projects jointly implemented by the state and the centre.

Bumrah set to lead India in series opener at Perth

JASPRIT Bumrah is set to lead India in the opening Test against Australia at Perth beginning on November 22 (Friday).

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE GREY

Director Karthick Naren speaks about his upcoming thriller,

Emakku Thozhil Romance TO RELEASE THIS WEEK

We had earlier reported that Ashok Selvan's much-awaited film, Emakku Thozhil Romance, which was supposed to be released on November 10, had been postponed.

Poorna Jagannathan joins LANTERNS

ACTOR Poorna Jagannathan, who is best known for Never Have I Ever, has been cast in a recurring role in Lanterns, HBO's upcoming drama series inspired by the Green Lantern DC comics.

IN STEP WITH THE SACRED

Kuchipudi dancer Amrita Lahiri, and musician Chandana Bala Kalyan bring their production, 'Mandala', to Chennai