In a disturbing incident near Tiruttani in Tamil Nadu, four 17-year-old boys were taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a young man from Odisha with sickles and recording the violent act on a mobile phone.
Gold prices drop sharply
Gold prices in Chennai witnessed a significant decline on Monday, with rates falling by up to ₹640 per sovereign compared with the previous trading session, offering a breather to buyers after recent rallies in the precious metal market.
Stir enters fourth day, Protesting school teachers arrested
A protest by intermediate/secondary school teachers demanding “equal pay for equal work” continued for the fourth consecutive day in Chennai, with law enforcement detaining several dozen educators amid clashes during the march.
Vaikunta Ekadasi fete tomorrow
With thousands of devotees expected to throng Vaishnavite temples across Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi tomorrow, temple administrations and district authorities have made elaborate preparations to ensure smooth darshan as the sacred Sorga Vasal (Vaikunta Dwaram) is opened in the early hours.
Vice President CPR to visit Rameswaram tomorrow
India’s Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Rameswaram tomorrow as part of his two-day official tour covering Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
TVK leaders appear before CBI in Karur stampede investigation
Key office-bearers of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including Bussy Anand and Adhav Arjuna, appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday as part of the ongoing probe into the tragic Karur crowd crush incident that claimed 41 lives in September.
Over 4.42 lakh apply for inclusion in TN voter list
A large number of eligible citizens in Tamil Nadu have come forward to ensure their names appear on the updated electoral roll, underscoring growing public interest in civic participation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Centre approves 11th phase of excavation at Keezhadi
The Government of India has granted official approval for the 11th phase of archaeological excavation at the Keezhadi site in Sivaganga district
Rolls-Royce plans big investment in India
British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce on Sunday said it is looking at making India its third “home market” outside of the UK in line with a plan to unlock the full potential of opportunities across an array of domains, including jet engines, naval propulsion, land systems and advanced engineering.

