Tamil Nadu

Chennai, along with nearby Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts, experienced widespread rainfall since late Sunday. This weather pattern was attributed to the impact of Cyclonic Storm Michaung.

Ankit Tiwari, a 2016-batch officer, is accused of coercing a government doctor into paying bribes under the guise of a vigilance case. The DVAC is investigating whether Tiwari, along with his team of ED officers, engaged in widespread corruption by extorting bribes from multiple individuals

Tamil Nadu rains: The Indian Meteorological Department issued a warning on Friday, stating that the sea will be rougher than normal in the coastal districts due to the impending threat of Cyclone Michaung. The Chennai District Collectorate has declared that government schools in the district would be closed on December 2 and 3.

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), led by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, has convened to evaluate the preparedness of state governments and central ministries for the approaching cyclone ‘Michaung’ in the Bay of Bengal.

The Supreme Court of India has taken a serious view of the delay in the Tamil Nadu Governor's assent to bills passed by the state assembly. This observation comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling that Governors cannot keep a bill pending without taking any action indefinitely

An Enforcement Directorate officer has been arrested in Tamil Nadu for allegedly taking a bribe from a doctor to close his case. DVAC officials allegedly caught him with Rs 20 lakh cash in Dindigual. Investigation underway

Tamil Nadu reinstates a ferry service to Sri Lanka after 40 years, connecting Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai. Spanning 60 nautical miles, the 3-4 hour voyage fosters tourism and trade, with a $50 USD one-way fare. The service boasts safety measures and amenities at terminals, stimulating economic growth and cultural exchange. This initiative signifies a substantial leap in maritime connectivity, fostering closer ties between India and Sri Lanka.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has cautioned against venturing into the South Andaman Sea and adjoining North Andaman Sea due to squally weather with wind speeds reaching 40-45 kmph.

The Supreme Court advised jailed Tamil Nadu minister to pursue regular bail through the appropriate legal avenues, while highlighting that the earlier remarks made by the Madras High Court regarding the denial of medical bail wouldn't pose an obstruction.

A Tamil Nadu teacher faces allegations of religious and dietary discrimination towards a Class 7 student. Accused of verbal abuse and compelling the girl to polish shoes while wearing a hijab, the teachers' actions sparked a parental complaint. The school headmistress reportedly supported the accused, prompting the parents to escalate the issue to the Chief Education Officer for investigation.