Health
Dengue testing stepped up in Chennai, over 4,500 cases recorded this year
The number of cases recorded in September was 1,293. More than 100 medical camps were being held every day, and 3,703 mosquito eradication workers had been deployed
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Science
Northeast monsoon arrives early in Tamil Nadu
RMC forecasts normal seasonal rainfall over the State. Meteorologists note that early monsoon onset does not always translate to above normal rainfall.
Education
IMU Awards Degrees to 1,993 Students at 11th Convocation, Strengthens Maritime Innovation Initiatives
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) awarded degrees to 1,993 students at its 11th convocation in Chennai, underscoring its role in developing skilled professionals for India’s shipping, ports, maritime logistics and allied…
Politics
'Warned Stalin On 1 Lakh Voter Deletion In Kolathur Before Election': Thirumavalavan At Protest Meet
Thol. Thirumavalavan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are complicit in the theft of votes.
Science
North-East monsoon sets in over TN, IMD forecasts normal rainfall
Thogaimalai in Karur district recorded the highest rainfall of 11 cm, followed by Nagapattinam and Dharmapuri with 8 cm each, alongside moderate showers in several interior districts.
Politics
BJP pays tribute to ex-President Abdul Kalam
Recalls his enduring influence on generations of India’s youth
India
Backward Class Hindus can’t claim quota post conversion, rules SC
Hindus belonging to Backward Classes can’t claim quota benefits after converting to Islam or Christianity as their social backwardness can’t be transferred from the Hindu social order to a non-Hindu social order after conversion…
Politics
Stalin urges TN govt to appeal against SC verdict on BC quota for Muslim converts
Stalin urges Tamil Nadu govt to appeal Supreme Court verdict on BC(M) reservation for backward-class converts to Islam, calling it against social justice.
Health
Madras High Court sets aside order to take over 7.44 acres of prime land in Chennai from Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust
Madras High Court revokes a single-judge order directing Tamil Nadu to reclaim 7.44 acres from Sri Ramachandra Trust, clarifying such directives require a Division Bench.
India
Area Sabhas fall short as residents remain unaware of meetings; councillors flag fund crunch
Public-area sabha meetings in Chennai face poor turnout and vague communication, with officials citing fund shortages and councillor involvement concerns.
India
2,390 gram panchayats in T.N. declared tuberculosis-free for 2025
The ‘TB Free Panchayat’ initiative aims to make TB elimination a community-owned movement at the grassroots level, with panchayats supporting prevention, early identification, diagnosis, treatment, and patient support
India
JLR Unveils Modern Luxury Sales And Service
Located in Ambattur Industrial Estate, the facility showcases the complete model line-up of the Range Rover, Defender and Discovery brands, alongside a selection of branded goods and merchandise.
Politics
KVB reports 37% rise in net profit in Q2 FY27
Karur Vysya Bank reports 37% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 788 crore; NII up 19% to Rs 1,497 crore, advances grow 21% to Rs 1.12 lakh crore.
