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The Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault case at Anna University. Arappor Iyakkam held a protest at their office in Thirumurthy Nagar after being denied permission by city police to protest at Valluvar Kottam. Over 120 people criticized the Tamil Nadu government and Adani Group for alleged corruption in coal imports, demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner A Arun for suppressing dissent. AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have announced their separation after many years of marriage, citing significant emotional strain. The news came shortly before Rahman’s bassist, Mohini Dey, also revealed her own separation, leading to online speculation.

Tata plant fire set to be investigated by authorities

However, David Sacks and Ro Khanna came out in his defence amid increasing criticism. Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd reported net profit of Rs 4,993 crore in the quarter ended September 2024. This is a jump of 2% from Rs 4898 crore reported in the previous year quarter. Cognizant plans to sell its Chennai headquarters, a 15-acre site on the IT Corridor, after more than two decades. The sale, estimated to raise Rs 750 crore to Rs 800 crore, aligns with the company’s consolidation strategy.

He emphasized the need for the central government to declare the disaster a national calamity and provide necessary funds for relief and rehabilitation. Foxconn has begun trial production of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models at its Chennai facility, with the aim to start mass production by the end of the fiscal year. This shift comes as Apple seeks to diversify its manufacturing away from China due to geopolitical tensions. Components for the Pro models have been imported in small batches, indicating an ongoing pilot phase.

Ravichandran Ashwin led India to a 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first test, taking 6-88. Chasing a target of 515, Bangladesh were bowled out for 234, with only Najmul Hossain Shanto showing resistance. Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been admitted to a corporate hospital here, a source told news agency PTI on Tuesday.

The doctor is critically injured and undergoing surgery. Hospital staff detained the man and handed him over to the police. Doctors condemned the attack and stopped work demanding punishment for the culprit. According to IMD, Cyclone ‘Fengal’ over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards earlier and is expected to cross north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts later in the day. The court also reprimanded the police for holding a press conference without permission. The authorities will conduct a forensic investigation into a fire at a Tata Electronics factory in Tamil Nadu that produces Apple iPhone components.

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• In Nookampalayam, J Nitish (18) who was returning after the New Year celebrations died after he lost control of his vehicle and fell into a roadside pit near Sithalapakkam.
• The Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault case at Anna University.
• There was no immediate official information from the hospital.
• Amid heavy rain forecast in Tamil Nadu coastal districts, schools in Chennai and 10 other districts have been closed today.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed confidence in the DMK’s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, aiming for 200 seats. He highlighted the government’s welfare schemes and the strength of their alliance. A DMK meeting saw the passing of 12 resolutions, including condemnation of Amit Shah’s alleged remarks on BR Ambedkar. India is set to revolutionize travel with the opening of three major expressways this year. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, nearing 82% completion, promises to cut travel time between the two cities by half once finished by October 2025. Meanwhile, the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is partially operational, offering toll-free rides on a 71-km stretch, with full completion expected by mid-2025.

Muthukumar, workers are demanding better wages and working conditions. Talks with the state labour department have failed, and over 100 employees were detained and later released. The man entered the hospital as a patient to seek revenge for his mother’s death.

Flight operations resumed after the cyclone passed, though many passengers faced delays due to earlier cancellations. Thousands of people faced challenges returning home from Marina Beach after an Indian Air Force air show. Chennai police arrested seven young men, including an MSc chemistry student and four robotics engineering graduates, for running a meth lab in Kodungaiyur. The Anti-Drug Intelligence Unit seized meth, chemicals, and lab equipment. A passenger at Kolkata airport triggered a security alert by claiming a bomb was ticking inside a bag near gate 18. The passenger, scheduled to board a different IndiGo flight, was detained by CISF for providing false information.

A low-pressure system is bringing showers to the city and nearby regions. More than 50 lawyers staged a road roko in Chennai’s Anna Salai Road, condemning the brutal attack on a junior lawyer in Hosur. The assault, carried out by a court clerk, happened in the presence of people outside the court complex. In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which has resulted in 53 deaths, was a focal point for the second consecutive day. The opposition AIADMK staged a walkout over the issue, demanding a CBI inquiry. In response, the ruling DMK criticized AIADMK for politicizing the matter and emphasized the government’s transparency.

A low-pressure system is weakening, but the monsoon remains active. Essential services, including police, hospitals, and transport, will function normally. Chennai city and surrounding areas will receive heavy rainfall on Thursday. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Chennai and other districts until November 12. The heavy rainfall is due to a cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal. Due to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Fengal, schools and colleges in four districts of Tamil Nadu—Nilgiris, Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry—will remain closed on Tuesday.

The Chennai Family Court has ordered Tamil actor Jayam Ravi and his wife Aarti to engage in mediation regarding their ongoing divorce proceedings. After announcing their separation publicly in September, the couple’s dispute escalated, with Aarti accusing Ravi of pursuing the divorce without her consent. The court has directed the couple to participate in reconciliation talks to explore a possible resolution before any further legal action is taken.

The committee aims to examine the case details, engage with relevant parties, and propose preventive measures. The Madras High Court also established a Special Investigation Team for the case. Tamil Nadu is struggling with severe aftermaths of torrential rain and ChennaiLiveNews.com Cyclone Fengal in 14 districts, including damaged roads and displaced populations. Rescue operations are ongoing, and Prime Minister Modi assured Chief Minister Stalin of support.