Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reminded the social media platforms of their legal obligations to fight misinformation, acknowledging a viral deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna.
Chennai To Host International Sports Science Conclave
In a significant development for the world of sports, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, is all set to inaugurate the two-day Tamil Nadu Sports Science International Conclave 2023 (Tascon – 2023).
State art fest in govt schools
In an encouraging move to promote art and culture among government school students, the School Education Department has announced the commencement of state art festivals, scheduled to start on November 15th.
Chennai Airport enhances security with Full-Body Scanners
In a significant step toward bolstering airport security and improving passenger experience, Chennai Airport is set to introduce full-body scanners next year.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Nov 13, day after Deepavali, a ‘public holiday’
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday declared a holiday on November 13 (Monday), the day next to the Deepavali festival following requests from students, parents, teachers, and government employees since they will be returning to their workplaces and educational institutions after visiting their native places.
AIADMK moves Madras HC against DMK govt over setting up ‘Fack Check Unit’
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition by AIADMK IT wing joint secretary R Nirmal Kumar was filed in the Madras High Court on Monday, challenging the constitution of a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) by the Tamil Nadu government, citing that it is an attack on the freedom of speech and an attempt to curb the voice of Opposition parties.
SC refuses to hear plea against Madras HC order on TN Minister’s acquittal
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Madras High Court’s suo motu order for reopening the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudy and his wife in a disproportionate assets case.
EPS urges DMK regime to reject ONGC’s application
AIADMK’s General Secretary.Edappadi K. Palaniswami, called upon the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) government to ensure that the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) application for digging 20 exploratory wells in Ramanathapuram district for hydrocarbon exploration is rejected.
Annamalai takes a dig at R Bharathi
Continuing his strong criticism of senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader RS Bharathi’s “Nagaland people eat dogs” remark while criticising Governor RN Ravi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Annamalai in a statement issued today (6 November) stated that the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP is ready to sponsor a 50-member delegation of the DMK to tour visit the northern and north-eastern parts of the country to educate them.
5 active COVID count in TN, 1 discharge, nil fatality
No new COVID cases were recorded in the State on Monday.
