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National Governance & Policy 11 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Around 150 Treated for Cracker Burns in Vellore and Nearby Districts as Firecracker Waste Piles Up

Nearly 150 people were treated for firecracker-related burns across Vellore and adjoining districts after festive celebrations left a trail of injuries and a large volume of cracker waste. The episode has renewed attention on public safety enforcement, emergency preparedness, and the environmental burden created by mass firecracker use.

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National Governance & Policy30 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Blast at Vellore Explosives Godown Damages Three Vehicles, Raises Safety Alarm

An explosion at an explosives storage godown in Vellore damaged three vehicles and triggered an emergency response on Friday morning, according to initial reports. The incident has renewed scrutiny of storage safety, licensing compliance, and enforcement standards around hazardous materials in Tamil Nadu.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM IST

VIT to Install 65 LED Streetlights on Sathuvachari-VIT High Road After Safety Concerns Mount

Vellore Institute of Technology will install 65 LED streetlights along the Sathuvachari-VIT High Road in Vellore town, responding to mounting safety concerns over the newly opened stretch. The move follows a recent report highlighting the risks faced by hundreds of motorists and pedestrians navigating the road in darkness, with residents and commuters pressing for urgent lighting and traffic safety measures.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 02:40 AM IST

Two Held in Vellore Over Jewellery Cheating Case

Police in Vellore have arrested two people in connection with a cheating case involving imitation jewellery, recovering around 1,080 grams of fake ornaments from their possession. The arrests point to a broader pattern of deception in the local jewellery trade, where counterfeit items can be passed off as genuine with significant financial harm to buyers.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 04:03 PM IST

Vellore’s 1868 Market Endures as Old Trade Survives New Scale

Vellore’s wholesale market, founded in 1868, has expanded from about 200 shops to more than 700 permanent outlets and 300 temporary stalls, becoming one of the city’s most enduring commercial ecosystems. Even as trade has intensified and the market has grown busier, older businesses continue to survive, preserving a rare continuity between the town’s trading past and its present-day economy.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility04 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST

Asset-Backed Borrowing Gains Ground as India Seeks Faster Liquidity

Asset-backed borrowing is emerging as a more visible feature of India’s credit ecosystem, with gold-backed loans leading the shift toward quick, collateralised liquidity. As digital lending platforms widen access and improve transparency, borrowers are increasingly using pledged assets to bridge short-term funding needs without selling investments outright.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:09 AM IST)

Ranipet Panchayat President Arrested Over Non-Payment of Cash

Police in Ranipet district have arrested Kumaresan, the president of a panchayat, after a case was registered by Nemili police over alleged non-payment of cash. Following investigation, he was taken into custody and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore. The case has drawn attention to the legal accountability of local elected representatives and the enforcement of financial obligations at the grassroots level.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:41 PM IST)

Ranipet Panchayat President Arrested Over Alleged Non-Payment of Cash

Police in Ranipet district have arrested Kumaresan, the president of a local panchayat, in connection with an alleged non-payment of cash case. The arrest followed a complaint and subsequent investigation by Nemili police, after which he was lodged in Central Prison, Vellore.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:40 PM IST)

SIT Set to File Chargesheet in Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Case

The Special Investigation Team is expected to file its chargesheet in the high-profile POCSO case involving Gem Granites founder Veeramani, marking a significant procedural step in a matter that has drawn close scrutiny from law enforcement and child protection advocates. The filing is likely to sharpen the legal trajectory of the case and test the strength of the evidence gathered during the investigation.

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India(5)New Delhi(3)Reserve Bank of India(2)Ranipet(2)Nemili Police(2)Kumaresan(2)