On the ground, in the crowd, capturing every voice — a complete package of our coverage on the #KarurStampede. Full reports here ⬇️ Karur stampede: Anatomy of how a tragedy unfolded 🔗newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-n… No political remarks on Karur tragedy, says CM Stalin; action will

Youths from #Chennai are found to be involved in a drug smuggling network in #Arakkonam, in which they reportedly buy Tapentadol tablets, passing it off as painkillers from pharmacies in Mumbai and sell it at exorbitant prices in Chennai and neighbouring states (1/2) TNIE Tamil Nadu

Residents and survivors said the venue itself was a recipe for disaster. The stretch was barricaded with #Vijay’s banners and a divider, leaving no escape route for the thousands who had gathered. #TVKVijay | #TVKCampaign | #KarurStampedeTragedy 🎥 youtu.be/n-Ibr16AUKY

#Tiruvannamalai Superintendent of Police dismissed two police constables of the #TiruvannamalaiEast Police Station, who were suspended after being accused of gang-raping a 26-year-old woman from #AndhraPradesh. Dheepthi J newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-n…

After updating to the latest iOS, #WhatsApp audio calls have a strange bug - you can’t go back to chats while on a call. PiP works only for video calls, not audio. WhatsApp Apple please fix this! It’s super inconvenient.

Tiruvannamalai emerging as potential stampede hotspot of TN: The temple which witnessed large gatherings only during Karthigai Deepam and the girivalam days until 2021, is now receiving massive crowds on weekends and extended holidays as well - particularly from AP and

To curb bribery for quicker darshan, the Arunachaleswarar Temple has introduced a system requiring devotees to purchase Tamil spiritual books. Telugu devotees who cannot read or write Tamil have been purchasing Tamil spiritual books as a form of “fee” to gain quick dharshan.

#HeavyRain causes sewage water to flood the Agamedu Panchayat Union Primary School, #Vellore, forcing students to wade through dirty, mosquito-infested water. Dheepthi J newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-n…

A mentally unstable man from #WestBengal was tied to a tree by villagers near #Tirupattur's #Vaniyambadi on suspicion, but police confirmed he had no links to any kidnapping attempt. newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-n…

It has been 3 days since the children of Meenur Kollaimedu village in #Vellore's #Gudiyatham attended school. Not bcz they are unwilling or have failed to complete their homework, but bcz the canal they must cross to reach school has become dangerously swollen. (1/4) TNIE Tamil Nadu

Writers Urmilla Deshpande & Thiago Pinto Barbosa on being shortlisted for the 3rd Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman for Iru: The Remarkable Life of Irawati Karve! Winners to be announced on Nov 28 in New Delhi. Stay tuned for more literary gems! #RamnathGoenkaSahithyaSamman #Books

Around 20-30% of people who are getting the first dose of anti rabies vaccine are not completing the four doses fully, said the District Health Officer in #Tiruvannamalai 10,479 people were bitten by dogs in the district in 2025. (1/5) TNIE Tamil Nadu

Non-fiction shortlist #2 Mujib’s Blunders: The Powers and The Plot Behind His Killing Author Manash Ghosh speaks about his nomination for the 3rd Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman. Winners announced in New Delhi on Nov 28. #RamnathGoenkaSahithyaSamman #IndianLiterature #Books

#Katpadi railway station in #Vellore gets a fresh coat of paint!

Greater Chennai Corporation bus shelter tenders using councillors’ devpt funds are under scrutiny,as several proposed sites already have sufficient shelters. TNIE Tamil Nadu found at least 5 of 24 tendered locations have existing shelters; worse, few councillors not even aware of the project Kumaragurubaran (KGB)

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A 7th class girl was bitten by a snake in a govt school in #Ranipet. Luckily, the girl only had a minor injury and is safe. But the question remains: What about the safety of students in such a school premises? TNIE Tamil Nadu (1/2)

In the misty Anamalai Hills, fireflies rise like living lamps turning the forest into a festival of light. This Diwali, may our hearts glow with the same quiet brilliance gentle, kind, and endless. Wishing you a Diwali that lights up the world softly, like fireflies in the dark

Toxic sea foam formed by chemical pollutants after rainwater carrying waste discharged into the sea at Srinivasapuram beach, affecting the marine ecosystem. The New Indian Express TNIE Tamil Nadu Anto T Joseph SHIBA Greater Chennai Corporation Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board S V Krishna Chaitanya