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Ravichandran Ashwin urged Tamil Nadu selectors to focus on ‘role-specific’ selections after their four-wicket loss to Andhra Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. Despite solid performances from individual players, Tamil Nadu struggled with bat and are yet to win a match this season

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has accused the BJP of using the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as a political weapon to target rivals like the DMK, equating it with agencies such as the ED and CBI

Commuters in Tamil Nadu will soon be able to book government bus tickets via WhatsApp. The TNMLC has invited bids for payment gateway integration with the OTRS, enabling faster, cashless booking for SETC, TNSTC, and MTC passengers across the state.

A Tamil Nadu doctor, detained by Russian authorities in Sochi in September, remains stranded without travel documents. His wife alleges harassment and ill-treatment in custody and has appealed to the Central and state governments to help bring him back safely

Hyderabad selectors have named Avanish Rao as the captain of the Hyderabad team for the upcoming BCCI Men’s Under-23 Cricket Championship matches against Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. The matches are scheduled for November 11 and 13, 2025

A college student was abducted and raped by three unidentified men near Coimbatore International Airport late on Sunday. Police launched a massive hunt after rescuing the traumatised victim from a vacant plot. A special team is tracking the absconding accused

The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first phase of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists next week, starting with 10–15 states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The exercise aims to weed out illegal migrants

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified on Tuesday. The Chennai Meteorological Centre issued red and orange alerts across multiple districts, warning of very heavy to extreme rainfall and strong winds.

The TN government revoked the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the company behind adulterated cough syrup Coldrif linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities cited toxic Diethylene Glycol content, over 300 violations, and lack of GMP/GLP compliance, and ordered a full shutdown

Ranganathan, owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma, was arrested by Madhya Pradesh police with Chennai assistance in connection with adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked to multiple child deaths. Authorities seized documents and are investigating hygiene and labelling lapses at his factory

A 37-year-old man was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat call targeting actor-politician Vijay’s Neelankarai residence in Chennai. Police and BDDS conducted thorough searches, found nothing, and confirmed the call was a hoax. Similar threats have targeted city personalities recently

Actor and TVK chief Vijay has begun video calls to families affected by the Karur rally stampede, offering condolences, Rs 20 lakh support, and pledging in-person visits while reviewing safety protocols, after facing backlash for initially staying away from the tragedy site

A case has been registered against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle following accidents near the Karur rally on September 27. The High Court raised concerns over police inaction, while multiple collisions with motorcycles were captured on video

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin attacked the BJP, calling it a "parasite" exploiting tragedies for political gain and a "washing machine" for the corrupt. He criticised Centre policies, AIADMK alliance, and highlighted welfare projects and development in Ramanathapuram

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and TVK chief Vijay over the Karur stampede that has claimed 40 lives. He conveyed condolences, while political leaders announced compensation and probes continue into lapses at the rally.

The Railways team won the Senior National Ball Badminton Championship for the 11th time in a row, defeating Tamil Nadu in the final at Dundigal. Coach K Shashi Kumar praised the players, all Star of India awardees, for their consistent brilliance

Andhra’s Sravyasree Bheemarasetty shocked GM N.R. Vignesh with a brilliant win in the Ruy Lopez game at the 62nd National Chess Championship. Meanwhile, GM Sasikiran, GM Abhijeet Gupta, and others continue to lead after round seven in Guntur

The Karur stampede toll climbed to 40 with one more death, while 67 remain hospitalized. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, has moved the Madras High Court seeking an impartial probe. PM Modi announced compensation for victims’ families

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy condoled the deaths of 38 people in a stampede at Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, expressing grief over the tragedy and prayers for the injured.

Tijil Singh drew against six-time champion GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly in the 62nd National Chess Championship first round. Other highlights included GM K Sasikiran’s win, S Rohith Krishna’s adventurous play, and Dronacharya Koneru Ashok’s return after 22 years