Krishnasamy seeks ban on ‘Sandiyar’ title for Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie
Tamil Nadu activist seeks ban on Kamal Haasan’s film title “Sandiyar,” citing past controversies and urging withdrawal of permissions.
The Hindu
DMK protests in Thuraiyur as assault row puts Deputy Speaker under pressure
A viral video of the Thuraiyur MLA, a retraction, then a third video alleging coercion: how a water complaint became the first real test of the Vijay...
The Pioneer
Chennai cops launch probe after cybercriminals breach portal, siphon off Rs 22 cr Panchayat Raj funds
Funds largely drawn from accounts associated with three panchayat unions and diverted to unauthorised accounts, Chennai Central Crime Branch launches probe into transfers
ThePrint
Priya Bhavani Shankar marries Rajvel Raj in intimate ceremony, watch video
Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar has married her longtime boyfriend Rajvel Raj in a traditional ceremony in Chennai on Wednesday.
The Indian Express
2,200 AI-generated books removed from Tenkasi district central library
The removal follows a statewide inspection of libraries after a major controversy over the purchase of books for the Coimbatore Periyar Arivulagam.
DT Next
‘My Heart Was In My Mouth’: Sonia Gandhi Reflects On Reaching Out To DMK Ahead Of 2004 Polls
Sonia Gandhi recalls in her memoir how she reached out to Sharad Pawar, the Left parties and the DMK before the 2004 Lok Sabha polls to build the UPA and defeat the BJP.
Outlook India
WhatsApp rumours should not lead to media trial of MLA, TNCC chief Tagore defends Kallakurichi TVK MLA Arul Vignesh
TNCC chief B Manickam Tagore on Wednesday defended TVK legislator Arul Vignesh regarding allegations that he sent obscene and harassing text messages to a woman district collector in Tamil Nadu, saying the charges against the Kallakurichi MLA have not been proved
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Six college students injured as car crashes into median wall on ECR
Six college students were injured after the car in which they were travelling from Chennai to Puducherry crashed into the central retaining wall on the East Coast Road (ECR) early on Wednesday (November 11), according to a Daily Thanthi report
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DMK leader TKS Elangovan criticises law and order situation in Tamil Nadu
DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the law and order situation in the state following a police drive that saw 443 people arrested in connection with post-Deepavali murders
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Madras High Court orders FIR over fake books of Jean Dreze, Bharathiyar found in libraries
The high court was hearing a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its June 19, 2024 directions on ensuring transparency and accountability in the procurement of books for Tamil Nadu's public libraries.
The Indian Express
Pandya moves to Punjab for Rs 18 crore, Arshdeep heads to MI in high-profile IPL trade
Chennai Super Kings had acquired Sanju Samson this year for Rs 18 crore from Rajasthan Royals, who got Ravindra Jadeja for Rs 14 crore and Sam Curran for Rs 2.4 crore from CSK.
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Chennai Corporation opens 2 new school buildings, UPHC at Rs 14.80 crore
School Education Minister A Rajmohan on Tuesday inaugurated two new school buildings constructed by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) under the North Chennai Development Scheme at a cost of Rs 12.50 crore
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Tamil Nadu’s AI book scam is a massive failure of oversight
A state library had stocked a book attributed to Jean Dreze, which the economist and social activist did not author. This Phoenix Publications imprint suggests it was procured in 2023.
ThePrint
Third low-pressure system likely over Bay of Bengal on November 13, Tamil Nadu's impact uncertain
Models indicate differing tracks towards Andhra Pradesh or Myanmar, while experts remain puzzled by the formation of another system after back-to-back cyclones.
The New Indian Express
After water tank contamination in Dindigul school, Madras HC seeks report on CCTV cameras in schools
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the School Education Secretary to file a report on how many government and government-aided schools in Tamil Nadu have CCTV cameras, how many still need them, and the estimated cost of installing them
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K-pop to Kamal Haasan: Chennai's quiz culture gets a makeover
From themed birthday parties and celebrity trivia to pub quizzes and online leagues, Chennai's quizzing scene is finding new ways to bring people together
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DVAC begins detailed probe into library books procurement ‘scam’
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has launched a detailed enquiry (DE) into alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for government libraries in Tamil Nadu, with a team of officials inspected procurement records at the Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram, Chennai, and Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore on Tuesday
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Chennai: Man morphs wife’s photos, threatens to upload them online, arrested
Police arrested a 32-year-old man for morphing his wife’s photographs into obscene images and threatening to upload them on the internet if she proceeded with divorce proceedings
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Over 74 lakh voters missing from Tamil Nadu electoral rolls: citizens’ collective
Tamil Nadu sees 74.07 lakh voters reportedly deleted in SIR, spurring IYCC-led rally and calls for inquiry into electoral roll revisions.
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu: BJP takes dig at Vijay’s fan club over Rs 22.10 crore bank fraud
Police suspect an international cybercrime syndicate based in Nigeria may be involved as investigators trace the money trail and probe the transfers.
The Statesman