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Stanley hospital viral video: Chennai hospital worker leaves boiled eggs besides patients at bed

A viral video showing boiled eggs being left beside patients at Chennai’s Government Stanley Hospital has sparked questions over patient care, even as the Tamil Nadu government defended the worker and cited an alleged extortion attempt.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; TN CM urges Jaishankar to intervene

In a plea for immediate action, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu has called on the Centre to intervene diplomatically regarding the recent seizure of nine Indian fishermen and their vessel by Sri Lankan authorities. This incident is the second in August, heightening concerns among the coastal fishing…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks permanent freeze on Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to permanently fix Lok Sabha seats. He also requested women's reservation implementation without linking it to delimitation. Southern states fear reduced representation after the upcoming delimitation exercise. This exercise is based on updated census data and could expand the Lok Sabha.…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

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51-year-old Tamil Nadu man with 2 PhDs, MBA clears NEET to become doctor 34 years after class 12

After 34 years, a 51-year-old man from Tamil Nadu has successfully passed the NEET, reigniting his aspiration to become a medical doctor. Currently holding two PhDs and an MBA, he has previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry. His wife played an instrumental role in maintaining his rigorous study schedule, enabling…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Weather Tomorrow August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditions

Weather Tomorrow August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated in various states, particularly in the eastern and central territories. Thunderstorms will sweep through the northern and western parts as well. Coastal regions should…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu loses momentum

A Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release saw protests in Mandya and detentions elsewhere. Major cities like Bengaluru remained largely unaffected as support for the bandh withdrew. Activist Vatal Nagaraj was taken into preventive custody before planned protests could begin. Farmers protested in Mandya, carrying empty pots and horse gram…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

BharatBenz gets Rs 4,000 crore boost as Daimler India expands in Tamil Nadu

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles plans a significant Rs 4,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu. This expansion will strengthen its BharatBenz brand and create approximately 400 new jobs. The investment aims to enhance product development and manufacturing capabilities for rising domestic demand.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

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Hinduja Group commits Rs 2,500 cr investment in Tamil Nadu

Hinduja Group plans a significant Rs 2,500 crore investment across its Tamil Nadu businesses. This includes renewable energy projects and electric mobility solutions. The group will develop over 200 MW of clean energy generation capacity. Electric buses will be operationalised for public transport in the state.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Cauvery water war: Karnataka bandh brings a long-running feud to the fore again

In Karnataka, protests arose after the authorities ordered the state to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. Karnataka has cited its own needs while taking issue with the comission's water-sharing order. TN, on its part, has dug in its heels too even as the issue with a long historical…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Nilgiri Elephant Corridors: Why India's Largest Elephant Population Is Losing Its Migration Routes

The World's Largest Asian Elephant Population Lives HereThe Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, spanning Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, holds an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 Asian elephants, the single largest population of the species anywhere on earth. That number sounds like a conservation success. The reality is more complicated. Asian elephants (Elephas…

Times Life · Aug 13

Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: Karnataka to decide future course after SC hearing, says minister

Karnataka faces challenges releasing 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu. The state awaits a Supreme Court hearing to determine its future course of action. Officials discussed the matter with the Chief Minister and legal advocates in Delhi. Karnataka argues the requested water release is inappropriate given its…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The matter was postponed due to a judge's illness, which caused a delay. Tamil Nadu seeks enforcement of the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directives. The court aims to ensure…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Karnataka Bandh 2026: Will schools, banks, offices, train, taxi, buses, markets remain closed? Here's all you should know

Karnataka Bandh 2026 will be observed on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over the Cauvery water dispute and demands linked to the Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. Schools, offices and essential services are expected to remain open, while transport, shops and inter-state travel may face disruptions.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking abolition of NEET, BJP stages walkout

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Union government to scrap NEET. This resolution advocates for UG medical course admissions based on class 12 marks. It stated that NEET undermines opportunities for rural and disadvantaged students. Most parties supported the resolution, while the BJP MLA opposed it. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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Times Life · Aug 11

These Five Sacred Temples Prove That Shiva's Divine Presence Has Never Left India

Kedarnath: The Mountain Does Not Care If You BelieveYou arrive at Kedarnath after sixteen kilometres of altitude that strips everything from you, your comfort, your breath, your sense of what your body can do. The stone shrine sits at 3,583 metres, surrounded by peaks that have no interest in human…

Times Life · Aug 11

Five Jyotirlinga Temples Across India Where Shiva's Presence Still Stops You Cold

Kashi Vishwanath, VaranasiYou will smell the marigolds before you see the spire. Kashi Vishwanath sits inside the old city's warren of lanes so narrow that two people with bags cannot pass each other without turning sideways, and by the time you reach the sanctum you have already been jostled, blessed,…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Motor insurance bills could feel the pinch as insurers crack down on third-party fraud

Motor insurers are intensifying efforts to curb third-party claim fraud as rising court awards and more uninsured vehicles increase pressure on the segment, potentially affecting insurance costs. Go Digit secured a Madras High Court order for district-level probes in Tamil Nadu into fraudulent claims, while insurers also face higher liabilities…

Newslaundry · Aug 10

South Central 87: Udhayanidhi’s arrest and Union government’s Meta crackdown

Has the recent arrest of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin strengthened his political standing, or did the young TVK government make a political miscalculation?

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The Economic Times · Aug 10

Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a resolution mandating the state song. Tamil Thai Vazhthu will now be sung first at all official state programs. This move emphasizes the state's linguistic and cultural rights and pride. The resolution received unanimous support from legislators across party lines. This action…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Karnataka Bandh Today August 10: Here's everything you should know about strike

Karnataka Bandh Today: Kannada activists are blocking the Attibele inter-state border today, impacting traffic in both directions. This action serves as a preview for a larger statewide shutdown planned for August thirteenth. The August thirteenth bandh is organized over several long-standing Karnataka water project grievances. Activists also threatened to disrupt…

Times Life · Aug 10

The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

Times Life · Aug 10

What Traditional Indian Jewellery Really Signals About Your Region, Religion, and Caste

The dialect spoken in goldThe mangalsutra a woman wears in Pune looks nothing like the one her counterpart wears in Chennai. One is black beads strung on gold thread. The other is a thali tied with turmeric cord at the wedding and later restrung on a gold chain. Both signal…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Tamil Nadu could incentivise couples for more children over falling fertility rate: Health Minister Arunraj

Tamil Nadu's Health Minister indicated potential incentives for couples to have more children. This move addresses the state's declining Total Fertility Rate and growing elderly population. The government is also studying reasons for fewer deliveries at public hospitals. Discussions also covered medical education policies and fee collection irregularities.

Times Life · Aug 9

The Gajra Means More Than Beauty: What Hair Adornment Carries for Indian Women and Their Identity

The string your grandmother didn't explainNobody told you what it meant. Your mother pinned the gajra into your braid on the morning of a cousin's wedding and moved on to the next task. Your grandmother had done the same for her. The jasmine was simply there, the way certain things…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay chairs MPs' meeting on delimitation in Chennai

The meeting is being held at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chepauk, Chennai, and is aimed at discussing Tamil Nadu's concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise and its potential impact on the state's parliamentary representation.

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