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Maharashtra BJP Leader Raosaheb Danve Kicks Man in Viral Video, Claims He’s `30-Year Old Friend`

BJP leader and former Union Minister Raosaheb Danve stirred controversy when he kicked a man during a photo session, an incident that has since gone viral on social media.




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Wait, there’s more to come, it ain’t over till it’s over




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Not fair, but still lovely




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It’s Australia again




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How to gain from a depreciating rupee

The rupee has weakened sharply against the dollar in 2008, 2013 and year-to-date in 2018




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Smuggling immigrants in containers to UK: Flashback to 25 years ago

A journalist colleague and I were to pose as asylum-seekers and interview illegal immigrants on a container from Belgium to the UK. Sounded simple enough. Little did we know what we were getting into.




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DHFL Resolution: Top banks move Apex court against NCLAT order

Some CoC members challenge the NCLAT order and want SC to set it aside



  • Money & Banking

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Lodha buys out Bain Capital’s stake in digital infrastructure assets

Macrotech Developers acquires Bain Capital’s stake in three joint digital infrastructure platform entities for Rs 307 crore




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TCS inks cloud data migration deal with Air France-KLM 

TCS will help the airline group transition its critical systems and core business data to the cloud, including flight operations, passenger information, aircraft maintenance, and e-commerce platforms




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Aurionpro wins landmark contract for Chennai Metro Phase II fare collection 

Project encompasses Corridor 3 from Sholinganallur to Sipcot, and Corridor 5 from Koyambedu to Elcot Park




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Stocks tumble after initial gains as investors eye US Fed announcement

Experts believe that the markets may consolidate in the near term, with key support levels at 23,800-24,000 for the Nifty 50




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Revisiting SEBI Chairperson selection: M Damodaran advocates for enhanced autonomy

Damodaran emphasises the importance of accountability, suggesting that the SEBI chairperson report to Parliament biannually




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Can Trump remove Fed Chair Powell? Here’s what the law says

Trump will have future opportunities to appoint or replace at least one Fed governor and possibly impact other key leadership roles, but the central bank’s independence remains a core principle



  • Money & Banking

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Will Swiggy IPO sail through on last day?

Issue subscribed 0.35 times so far with retail investors portion receiving 0.85 times




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AIFs see 4% growth in Q2

AIF commitments rose to Rs ₹11.78 lakh crore for the quarter ended June




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Call to increase consultation days at transgender clinic at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai

Thousands of people have visited the clinic since its launch in 2022 thanks to friendly doctors; those coming from outstations find it difficult to make multiple trips; they also want a hostel for those visiting the clinic since they are not welcome at lodges, says an activist




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Devotees brave rain to witness ‘soorasamharam’ at Tirupparankundram temple

The ceremony marks the end of Kanda Sashti festival which started with ‘Kappu Kattudhal’ ceremony. 




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Man murders advocate, burns his body near Aralvaimozhi




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Regulate supply of commodities to fair price shops, say employees




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HC grants time to authorities to repair damaged sluice gate at an irrigation tank in Sattur




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Members of nomadic community lay siege to MLA office, Taluk office in Karaikudi




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Competition on Marabu Kavithai to be held

Karisal literary festival to be held in Sivakasi on Dec 14, 15




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AIADMK leader alleges lack of coordination between T.N. govt. departments during northeast monsoon

AIADMK leader and former Revenue Minister R.B. Udayakumar visited a few low-lying areas in Madurai city that were affected by the recent spell of rains




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Key amendments in Food Safety Act explained to food business operators in Thoothukudi




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Showers in Thoothukudi; more rain expected in next 48 hours




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Implementation of government schemes reviewed at DISHA meeting in Madurai




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DVAC raids Vilangudi Sub-Registrar’s office in Madurai; seizes ₹1.98 lakh

Preliminary inquiries revealed that the Sub-Registrar, named Veerakumar, was posted in Vilangudi about 18 months ago, and there were complaints against the official demanding bribes from several people 




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Long queue at Silver Cascade as officials check e-pass of tourists entering Kodaikanal




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A slew of welfare schemes available for marginalised women, say Minister and officials at an outreach programme

200 beneficiaries selected by the Tamil Nadu Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board will receive ₹50,000 each to establish self-employment ventures




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HC restrains authorities from constructing shopping complex on land used by villagers




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Extend Madurai-Punalur Express to Nagapattinam or Karaikal for better access to Sri Lanka ferry service, railways urged




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Writer Indra Soundar Rajan passes away in Madurai

The story for the popular television serial “Marmadesam” was authored by him and he was known for writing thrillers, some of which were hits in the silver screen.




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Cake-mixing ceremony ushers in the Christmas spirit in Madurai




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Mullai Nagar residents fear ending up in no man’s land if evicted without any alternative

The recent heavy rain, which exposed the fault lines in water management and land administration, has forced the district administration to take action against ‘encroachments’




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Ayacutdars of Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga to get water for irrigation from Vaigai dam




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ST certificate: Children, elders of Kattu Naicken community continue protest for third day




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Seeman calls for economic sanctions against Sri Lanka




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Action sought against panchayat president after woman’s fatal fall into drainage channel

They also demand action against panchayat president for not covering it




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CPI(M) demands complains of potholes-filled stretch of Nilakottai-Usilampatti road




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Kattu Naicken community members seek intervention of National ST and Human Rights commission




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Fishermen to stage road roko on Pamban bridge as peace talks with officials fail




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AIADMK cadres roughed up near Sedapatti




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I-T Dept. to conduct outreach programme in Madurai on Nov. 13




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Wheel of TNSTC bus gets stuck in pit in Madurai

Theni-Devakottai bus got stranded on Vaigai North Bank Road for nearly one hour; police had to divert traffic movement




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Mullai Nagar residents begin indefinite protest opposing eviction

They say moving to a far away place will be a big impediment in earning their livelihoods; they also have to pay ₹1.5 lakh each for the new houses promised by the govt.




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Commissioner of Railway Safety to begin inspection of Pamban-Mandapam section on Wednesday




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Farmers given training in open and protected cultivation of vegetables




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HC seeks status report on works done to repair faulty dialysis machines at GHs




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Madurai Bench reserves orders on actor Kasthuri’s anticipatory bail petition




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Sony launches AI-driven 2024 Bravia 4K smart OLED TVs, on-boards Rajamouli as ambassador 

Sony  launched a new series of AI-driven smart 4K OLED televisions with studio calibrated mode in India.