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Politics

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, 3 Other States Get New Governors

Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Kerala in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

NDTV12 Oct, 10:39 pm

Politics

President Murmu reshuffles Governors in six states, Arlekar gets Tamil Nadu, Sudha Yadav appointed to Karnataka

Sudha Yadav, a former BJP MP from Mahendragarh, Haryana, and a member of the National Commission for Backward Classes, succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot as Karnataka Governor.

The New Indian Express12 Oct, 10:29 pm

Education

CIEL HR posts 19% growth in PAT, revenue up 27%

CIEL HR Group reports H1 FY27 revenue up 27% YoY and PAT up 19.3% to Rs 13.7 crore; EBITDA rises 31% to Rs 32 crore with 2.74% margin.

The Times Of India12 Oct, 10:17 pm

Politics

DMK says no need for it to join Congress-led protests after exit from INDIA bloc

Reacting to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore’s claim that the DMK had stayed away from protests demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar out of fear of the BJP, the DMK said he should question Chief…

The Hindu12 Oct, 9:59 pm

Entertainment

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna meet Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of 'Ranabaali' r

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Ahead Of Ranabaali Release NDTV Rashmika, Vijay Deverakonda Meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Deccan Chronicle Vijay Deverakonda is all praise for Tamil Nadu CM…

The Times of India12 Oct, 9:51 pm3 outlets

Politics

RV Arlekar named Tamil Nadu governor, Kerala gets Om Prakash Mathur as President Murmu makes fresh appointments

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday made fresh appointments for governors of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Sikkim and Uttarakhand.

Hindustan Times12 Oct, 9:43 pm

India

President Murmu appoints new governors for 6 states; 4 new, 2 moved

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for six states.

The Times of India12 Oct, 9:43 pm

Politics

Will PMK Join Tamil Nadu's Ruling Aliance? What Vijay's Minister Said

"If PMK comes into the TVK alliance, we will walk out. The ministerial post is less important to me than Thol Thirumavalavan and the VCK," Vanni Arasu said at a party meeting in Tindivanam on Sunday, reiterating that his party…

NDTV12 Oct, 9:24 pm

Lifestyle

Entries invited for The Hindu’s Kolu Kondattam 2026

Join The Hindu’s Kolu Kondattam 2026 in Coimbatore: upload Kolu displays and photos, win prizes, Oct 11–15, with sponsor details.

The Hindu12 Oct, 9:23 pm

Entertainment

Vijay Deverakonda is all praise for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after meeting him with Rashmika Mandanna: ‘Had the most beautiful time’ | Hindustan Times

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have shared appreciative messages following their meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The interaction comes just days before the theatrical release of their…

Hindustan Times12 Oct, 9:02 pm2 outlets

Lifestyle

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: A Life of Inspiration for Mangaluru and Thalassery

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: A Life of Inspiration for Mangaluru and Thalassery Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was one of India’s most admired scientists and its 11th President. Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, he rose from a modest background…

Mangalorean12 Oct, 8:29 pm

Lifestyle

Special train from Coimbatore to Tiruvannamalai sought for Karthigal Deepam festival

The Hindu12 Oct, 8:24 pm

Business

Rural areas in Coimbatore to get new ponds to conserve rainwater and recharge groundwater

DRDA launches 140 ponds in rural Coimbatore to conserve 60 crore litres of rainwater and recharge groundwater across 12 blocks.

The Hindu12 Oct, 7:27 pm

Lifestyle

Beyond Kuttu & Sabudana: 5 Hyper-Local Navratri Fasting Traditions You Haven't Heard Of

Discover five lesser-known Navratri fasting dishes from across India, from Tamil Nadu’s coconut-tempered sundal to Maharashtra’s upvas thalipeeth. These regional preparations bring local ingredients, distinctive flavours and…

Slurrp12 Oct, 6:28 pm

Politics

"Why A Hindi Name?": DMK Takes On Congress Over Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ka Goonj"

"Rahul Gandhi named the event 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Hindi. Didn't anyone tell him that Hindi is unwelcome in Tamil Nadu? Why couldn't it be named in English or Tamil?" DMK's A Saravanan said today.

NDTV12 Oct, 4:51 pm