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The arrest of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader and former Dharapuram by-election candidate M. Karthika has triggered a political controversy in Tamil Nadu. Karthika and her husband were arrested in Coimbatore on October 20 in connection with cases registered during the Dharapuram by-election campaign. The cases relate to an alleged road blockade, surrounding a police station and campaigning along...

Heavy rainfall has battered Chennai, causing severe waterlogging in several neighbourhoods and disrupting traffic. Parts of the city recorded more than 30 cm of rain overnight, raising fresh concerns about drainage infrastructure, flood preparedness and the effectiveness of monsoon mitigation measures. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visited the Greater Chennai Corporation’s Ripon Building to revie...

Indian stock markets came under renewed selling pressure on October 19, with the Sensex falling around 876 points and the Nifty slipping below the 23,000 mark. Private banking and IT stocks were among the key contributors to the decline, while elevated crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding quarterly earnings added to investor concerns. What triggered the sudden reversal after last week’s re...

Delhi’s women’s safety crisis has come under renewed scrutiny after at least 13 alleged rape and sexual assault cases were reported across Delhi and neighbouring NCR districts during September 2026. The cases involved women, children and teenagers in homes, hotels and public spaces. The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of reports about the incidents and drew painful parallels with the 2012 N...

The protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have triggered a fresh controversy after Delhi Police detained demonstrators, activists and political figures demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) accused the authorities of detaining its leaders without adequately disclosing their whereabouts, while poli...

Investing in the stock market offers opportunities to build wealth, but losses can occur when investors chase quick profits, follow unverified tips or make decisions driven by fear and greed. How can investors manage risk more effectively? This episode explores the importance of understanding a company’s fundamentals, diversifying investments, setting realistic financial goals and avoiding impulsi...

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a political debate in Tamil Nadu, with questions being raised about the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s position under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. While TVK has consistently opposed the SIR process, it initially stopped short of supporting its Congress ally’s demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar...

Indian mutual fund houses have temporarily restricted fresh investments in certain gold-related mutual fund schemes, raising questions among investors who use gold funds to diversify their portfolios. Reports indicate that several fund houses have paused new subscriptions to Gold ETF Fund of Funds (FoFs) following discussions with market regulator SEBI. However, this does not mean that all forms o...

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami is facing renewed internal pressure following the party’s setbacks in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections. Senior leaders, including C. Ve. Shanmugam and S. P. Velumani, have reportedly held a series of meetings with dissatisfied party members, fuelling questions about the future of the AIADMK’s leadership and its internal unity. The dissen...

The long-awaited IDBI Bank stake sale has taken a major step forward, with the Union Cabinet approving the sale of a 60.72% stake held by the Government of India and LIC to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings for ₹52,878 crore. The deal marks a significant change in the bank’s ownership, but what does it mean for retail shareholders? With the agreed price set at ₹81 per share, investors must a...

Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is drawing attention beyond Tamil Nadu, raising questions about the party’s possible national ambitions. Reports of unofficial TVK groups emerging in neighbouring states and elsewhere in India have fuelled speculation about whether Vijay’s political influence could extend across South India. However, TVK has clarified that these groups have not...

Indian IT stocks have extended their rally, with the Nifty IT index gaining around 9% over the past five trading sessions as of October 14, 2026. Better-than-expected quarterly earnings, strong deal momentum and growing revenue from artificial intelligence services have supported investor sentiment. TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro and other major IT stocks have attracted buying interest, even as conc...

The political contest within the AIADMK has taken a new turn following the growing differences between General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and former senior leader K. A. Sengottaiyan, who joined Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). With AIADMK facing internal dissent and recent by-election setbacks, questions are emerging about EPS’s next moves and how the party plans to respond to...

The Indian stock market staged a strong recovery on October 13, 2026, with the Nifty 50 rising 358.60 points to close at 22,721.95, while the Sensex surged 1,109.10 points to 73,033.78. The rally lifted investor sentiment after recent selling pressure, but questions remain over whether the recovery can sustain itself amid global uncertainty and volatility. IT stocks led the gains, with the Nifty I...

Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have intensified across India, with opposition parties questioning the Election Commission’s handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On October 10, Delhi witnessed a major security crackdown as police detained protesters and restricted access to several areas ahead of a demonstration organi...

The Indian stock market is facing renewed selling pressure, with the Nifty 50 touching a fresh 52-week low of 22,179.90 on October 8, 2026. Although the index rebounded on October 9, it fell again on October 12, closing at 22,363.35. Rising global bond yields, persistent foreign investor outflows, escalating geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices are weighing on market sentiment. Coul...

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked a nationwide debate over voter registration, transparency and the protection of voting rights. Controversy erupted after additional SIR-related declarations were introduced into the online version of Form 6, the application used by new and first-time voters to register. The changes reportedly raised concerns because young applican...

The political debate surrounding the Election Commission of India has intensified, with protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have challenged the Commission’s handling of the process and raised concerns about voter-list revisi...

Tamil Nadu’s by-election results in Dharapuram and Madurantakam have delivered a significant boost to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). TVK’s P. Sathyabama won Dharapuram by 9,471 votes, while Maragatham Kumaravel established a strong lead in Madurantakam. The results have drawn attention because both candidates had previously represented these constituencies f...

With volatility continuing across financial markets, investors are looking for opportunities in the commodity market. Gold and silver prices have rebounded amid movements in the US dollar, bond yields and geopolitical tensions, while crude oil remains sensitive to developments in the Gulf region. Which commodities deserve closer attention, and what risks should investors consider before investing?...

The political debate over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is intensifying, with opposition parties stepping up protests demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders were detained in Delhi during demonstrations, while the Election Commission and BJP have rejected allegations of political manipulation. In Tamil...

The Indian stock market has come under intense selling pressure, with the Sensex falling to a 32-month low and Nifty 50 dropping to around 22,232 on October 8. Surging crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, rising global bond yields, foreign investor outflows and the RBI’s recent repo-rate hike have added to the pressure. Against this backdrop, TCS Q2 FY27 results have become a key focus for investors....

Tamil cinema and politics are once again intersecting, with fresh discussions around actors Sivakarthikeyan and Dhanush and their possible political trajectories. Sivakarthikeyan’s recent fan gathering and his reaction to a “Future CM” call have triggered speculation, although he has not announced any political plans. Dhanush has also been in the spotlight after urging his fan clubs to move beyond...

Indian stock markets came under pressure on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex declining, as investors reacted to a combination of rising crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, global uncertainty and the RBI’s latest monetary-policy decision. The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike since February 2023, and shifted its stance from neutral to “calibrated tightening.”...

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is facing fresh scrutiny after the Supreme Court sought records from the Election Commission over allegations of unilateral decision-making during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Court also issued notice to the Centre and the ECI, while declining to pass an immediate order suspending the CEC. A key point of contention is the co...