Karunanidhi row: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises in Assembly after minister omits honorific for ex-CM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay apologized in the Assembly for a minister's remarks. Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar omitted traditional honorifics when naming Karunanidhi. Opposition DMK members protested the breach of legislative decorum immediately. The Chief Minister intervened to defuse the rising tension and de-escalate the situation. Vijay conceded the minister's reference was wrong and offered an explicit apology.
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I knew it would be tough and I would have to work hard; but I was mentally and physically prepared; I kept telling myself to calm down because it getting a bit nervous, said Ayush Shetty
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Trumps envoy says Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days
The comments came as Jared Kushner and Netanyahu agreed that an American general would verify Hamass disarmament, an Israeli official said, as the premier insisted there would be no Israeli pullout from Gaza until then
Secondary sales emerge as key exit route for deep-tech funds: Report
Left parties renew call to scrap NTA, NEP after UGC-NET paper errors
CPI(M), CPI and CPI(ML) say the retest announcement exposes deep flaws in the examination system; demand an overhaul of the education policy and testing mechanism
How Congo's Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record
Health officials say the current outbreak is spreading five times faster than previous outbreaks did in Congo at this stage
UN laments 'unacceptable' toll of 350 aid workers killed in 2025
Since the start of 2026, 82 more aid workers have been killed, 97 injured and 39 abducted worldwide
Taxing frivolous industries will not fund Indias science
The way forward is to liberalise the channels through which money and capital flow into academia and reduce dependence on the government
Match AI models to workloads, not leaderboards
Cost, governance and data residency now matter as much as benchmark scores, if not more
Man booked for allegedly setting wife, mother-in-law ablaze in Kannur
Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand
Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes
Delhi SIR: window to submit forms closes; 47.7 lakh voters out of draft roll
97.4 lakh forms of citys 1.45 crore voters digitised; draft roll to be out on August 24, followed by claims/objections till Sept. 23; final roll on Oct. 27
SFI holds programme on Kannur University campus despite denial of permission
Losing forest for trees: On the CAGs audit of the Green India Mission
India is counting trees when it should be restoring forests
Schwan Laboratory inaugurated at GITAM
DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi
He rejects the allegation that the previous government failed to take steps to prevent the spread of drug culture in Tamil Nadu
Isolated rain likely in parts of north coastal districts for next 2 days
The IMD has also invited citizens to register feedback online on heatwave alerts
Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders
The project has been delayed and one of the main reasons was the the skywalk project linking the Kilambakkam bus terminus with the station
Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo
Residents protest redevelopment of Nageswara Rao park
Champions of Chennai awards presented
Last date to register for Made of Chennai Run is August 19
Doctors at private hospital save woman with clots blocking blood flow to lungs
Long-term vision is to provide certificates within a stipulated timeframe: Sengottaiyan
Minister says his department will implement a new practice of appointing officials in a three-tier system to speed up the process of providing certificates
TVK MLA booked for assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur
School bus hits container trailer near Ponneri; students suffer minor injuries
Chennai deserves to be celebrated for its inclusiveness, says Zai Whitaker
On dignity in political discourse
Intense display of fandom and unquestioning loyalty towards individual leaders have cordoned the ability to enter into meaningful dialogue
With four months left for deadline, only 50% of work on T3 Terminal completed
Although the overall physical progress is about 50%, nearly 80% of the mobilisationof materials has been completed, and it is possible to finish the construction by December, AAI officials say
Retired government doctor from Coimbatore duped of 98 lakh in digital arrest scam
Amuthan murder: police arrest one more final year student
Our defence didnt do well, admits Fulton
SCoR GM reviews pilot AI system at Visakhapatnam Railway Station
Supreme Court flags possible excess Cauvery water received by Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court noted Tamil Nadu may be receiving more Cauvery water than allocated. Karnataka's counsel stated there is an enormous deficit of water in the river. The court asked Karnataka to continue complying with CWMA water release directions. Tamil Nadu seeks its due share, facing a rain-deficient year. The matter was adjourned for next week to examine water sharing status.
The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations
Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20
Tamil Nadu: 2 Youth Hacked To Death Over Choice Of Songs At Temple Fest Concert
Ponniamman temple is located in Padunelli village in Kanchipuram district, where a festival was celebrated on Sunday at the end of Tamil month of Aadi: Reports
TVK MLA booked for detaining, assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur
Tamil Nadu: Disaster Warning System To Be Modernised, Land Acquisition For Roads To Be Easier
With the support of the equipment, hydro-meteorological and geological monitoring would be strengthened: Revenue minister K.A. Sengottaiyan
CISF chief reviews security measures at Vizag Steel Plant, Port
Singing Tamil Thai Vazhthu third is not an insult, says Vice-President
Addressing the graduands at the 11th Convocation of Central University of Tamil Nadu at Neelakudi near Tiruvarur, he calls upon them to keep the nation first in their every action
India Post offers international Rakhi delivery service
Long-toed stint spotted again at Pallikaranai marsh
HC confirms 3-year jail for ex-DMK ministers sons
Design flaw leads half-built Chennai flyover back to drawing board
Vizag Collector checks grievance resolution with complainants
AIADMK MLAs resignation accepted only after inquiry, speaker tells HC
Rs 17.65 lakh worth foreign currency seized from duo at Chennai airport
Selaivayal residents lay siege to CMs MLA office; protest civic woes
Vijay's Jana Nayagan is heading to the digital space after a long and much-discussed journey to theatres. The H Vinoth directorial faced several hurdles before its release and also carries added attention as the actor's final film before he focuses on his political career. Now, fans who missed the theatrical run or want to revisit the movie have a reason to look forward to its OTT arrival.
T.N. to formulate Peri-Menopausal Care Policy
Mullaperiyar dam dispute explained: History, court rulings and possible solutions
Banana Leaf and Rice Prices Rise in Tamil Nadu Amid Drought
Land acquisition for Tumakuru Node progressing smoothly, says Minister Patil
The State government has earmarked 1,736 acres of land in Tumakuru, which has the potential to attract investment of 7,000 crore and generate over 88,000 jobs in the State
Anahita and Apoorvas emotive concert draws applause as Ragapriya music fest concludes
Delhi High Court gives Centre two months to act on nursing bodys plea
An RTI response from the Centre on July 7, 2026 stated that the NNMC has not been constituted and that no appointment or recruitment had been made
K-TET: head teachers forum in Kerala protests against denial of higher grade
SIR: Enumeration phase ends, over 1.08 crore voters flagged
Russia hits Ukraine's Izmail and Odesa ports in overnight strikes
Izmail, close to the Romanian border, is home to Ukraine's largest port on the Danube river
Houthis say they attacked Saudi vessels off Yemens Mocha
Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Hemant Soren announces cancellation of JSSC-CGL exam
All exams conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited too will be cancelled; committee formed to bring in reforms in the examination process
BJP MP pillories violent ideology of dimagi Naxals
Congress reacts sharply, says the authoritarian BJP regime will try to single out and target intellectuals, academicians, journalists and writers who speak about logic, reasoning, democratic values and just society
Four school students, driver injured as bus collides with truck
Kerala HC directs SIT to conduct foolproof probe into Milma ghee misappropriation case
Court notes that certain records were seized from the offices of the Travancore Devaswom Board at Sabarimala, Nilackal, Erumely, Pathanamthitta, Pandalam and Thiruvananthapuram
Four vehicles involved in illegal sand mining seized in Krishnagiri, probe on
T.N. to file review petition against eviction of people from Megamalai region
Centre says 2026 law does not invalidate identity cards already issued to transgenders
Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the validity of these cards would not be affected by the new law
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Food safety crackdown in Bengaluru: Shawarma, kebab, milk samples found unsafe
Officials have inspected 629 hostels of Backward Classes Welfare Department, 331 hostels under the Social Welfare Department.
Landlord arrested for sexually harassing tenant
Gangster Shahzad Bhatti picked operatives through social media
Bhatti, who operates from UAE, is also a social media influencer; police say he offered money to youth to throw grenades and plant explosives near critical installations and to install cameras near air bases, railway stations and roads; the footage was then allegedly relayed to Pakistan
MTR launches North Karnataka range of chutney pudis
The food brand plans to list the delicacies soon on online platforms
It is not compulsory to stand up whenever the Chief Minister or the Leader of the Opposition arrives. However, showing respect is part of Tamil culture and tradition. The individual members should decide for themselves whether or not to follow it, says SpeakerJ.C.D.Prabhakar
Kandal Rajans mission to save Kannurs rare mangrove
I did conduct a limited inquiry before accepting resignations of six AIADMK MLAs, Speaker tells HC
J.C.D. Prabhakar says he had inquired with the individual MLAs to ascertain whether their resignations were voluntary and genuine
ECMSexpanded with nod for31 projects at 7,877crore outlay
To be spread across 10 States including Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20
The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communication system
Ongole Municipal Corporation to mark 150th anniversary with series of events
20 passengers injured in TGSRTC bus-lorry collision in Jagtial district
Pralhad Joshi was informed that in the wake of recent issues, the NTA has removed more than 50 staff and advertised for 10 new professional leadership positions
Animal Welfare Board instructs Hosur Corporation to halt sterilisation surgeries
Jana Nayagan OTT release date announced; know when and where to watch Vijay's final film
Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which released in theatres on July 23 after a prolonged delay, is now set for its digital premiere. The H Vinoth-directed action drama will begin streaming on ZEE5 on August 21, less than a month after its theatrical release.
Madurai District Police to auction 14 vehicles on August 22
CSIR-IICT partners Re Sustainability for environmental technology research
Digital transformation firm opens office, plans to expand operations
