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National Governance & Policy Just now (09:54 PM IST)

Ranipet Police Return Recovered Phones After Cybercrime Tracker Breakthrough

Ranipet district cybercrime police have returned recovered mobile phones to their owners after tracing the devices using a newly introduced cell tracker application. The handover underscores how digital tracking tools are reshaping routine policing and improving the recovery of stolen or lost property. Authorities say the effort reflects a more technology-led approach to public service delivery in Tamil Nadu.

By RDU Global Wire4 min read

India Entertainment & CultureJust now (08:00 PM IST)

Sivakarthikeyan, Kayadu Lohar headline 'SK 27' as Ramkumar Balakrishnan launches new Tamil film

Tamil cinema’s latest high-profile project, tentatively titled 'SK 27', has been launched with Sivakarthikeyan and Kayadu Lohar in the lead, marking a fresh collaboration between a bankable star and an emerging female lead. The film is being directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ramkumar Balakrishnan of 'Parking' fame and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, underscoring the industry’s continued appetite for star-driven, content-forward commercial cinema.

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Society, Crime & Public AffairsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

AIADMK Faces Crucial Test in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Byelections

The upcoming byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram are poised to challenge the AIADMK's influence over Scheduled Caste voters, a demographic that has shifted significantly since the last assembly elections. With historical context and recent trends, the party's performance could signal its future in Tamil Nadu politics.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory2h ago

Tamil Nadu to Challenge Ponmudy Acquittal in Rs 28.37-Crore Red Sand Case, ED Tells Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu government will appeal against the acquittal of former DMK minister K. Ponmudy, his son Gowtham Sigamani and five others in the Rs 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the Enforcement Directorate told the Madras High Court. The development comes as Ponmudy seeks to quash the money-laundering proceedings, arguing that the acquittal in the predicate offence leaves no basis for the ED case.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Tamil Nadu orders Rs 50 daily food allowance for 24,264 Chennai sanitation workers

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a daily food allowance of Rs 50 for 24,264 conservancy workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation, replacing the meals currently supplied to them. The move follows a worker survey in which about 92% said they preferred cash support over the existing food scheme, citing persistent complaints over meal quality and delivery.

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Society, Crime & Public Affairs3h ago

Two Chhattisgarh Men Arrested After 10 Litres of Illicit Arrack Found on Bus Near Katpadi

Police in Katpadi arrested two bus passengers after seizing 10 litres of illicit arrack during a vehicle check near Christianpet village on Saturday. The accused, both from Chhattisgarh, allegedly told investigators they were carrying the liquor to Hosur to sell to workers at a private company.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

Tamil Nadu byelections in two SC-reserved seats put AIADMK's shrinking Dalit base under scrutiny

The AIADMK's decision to field candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly byelections has turned the contests into an early test of whether the party can arrest its steep decline in Scheduled Caste-reserved constituencies. With its tally in SC seats falling from 32 in 2016 to just eight in 2026, the opposition party faces pointed criticism from former insiders even as it argues that its legacy and welfare record still resonate with Dalit voters.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI to Auction Rs 22,200 Crore in State Government Bonds as 12 States Tap Market for Fresh Borrowing

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an auction of state government securities worth Rs 22,200 crore on September 29, 2026, with 12 states seeking funds through a mix of re-issued bonds and fresh tranches. The sale, to be executed on the RBI's E-Kuber platform, will include both competitive and non-competitive bidding, with retail investors also able to participate through the Retail Direct portal.

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Corporate, M&A & Industry6h ago

Tata Family Tussle Puts TVS-Hanno Warehousing Deal Under the Lens as India's AI Bets Deepen

A corporate dispute involving the Tata group has drawn fresh scrutiny to a warehousing arrangement between TVS Motor and Hanno One Warehousing, a company run by family members of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran. Regulatory filings reviewed by YourStory indicate the deal is more extensive than previously understood, involving a 29-year lease, a build-to-suit structure and a facility in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. The development comes as India's tech funding landscape shows a sharp concentration of capital into fewer, larger bets and as Google Cloud says India is moving quickly from AI experimentation to deployment, with partnerships spanning consumer hardware, agriculture and commerce.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Singapore Collector Peter Lee Traces a Shared History of Checks, Chintz and Port-City Hybridity

Singaporean collector, scholar and curator Peter Lee is using textiles, dress and domestic heritage to argue that the histories of Peranakan and South Indian communities are deeply intertwined through the trade networks of multicultural port cities. Speaking in Karaikudi at the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, Lee linked his own family memories, his research on the kebaya and his work on Peranakan heritage to a broader rethinking of identity, material culture and empire.

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