Sonia Gandhi recalls inner conflict, Rahul-Priyanka's opposition as she turned down PM post in 2004

IANS | November 10, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Reflecting on the events following the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) victory in the 2004 general elections, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has recalled the emotional turmoil she experienced while deciding against taking up the post of Prime Minister, describing the conflict between her sense of duty towards the party, her personal reservations and the absence of her late husband Rajiv Gandhi's guidance.

TN: Kanda Shashti festival begins at Tiruchendur Murugan temple

IANS | November 10, 2026 10:40 AM

Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) The annual Kandha Sashti festival commenced at the famous Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday with elaborate religious rituals and Yagasalai Puja, marking the beginning of seven days of celebrations dedicated to Lord Murugan.

TN govt sanctions Rs 500 crore for 1,000 AC electric buses in Chennai

IANS | November 10, 2026 9:48 AM

Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at modernising public transport and reducing vehicular pollution, the Tamil Nadu government has approved an allocation of Rs 500 crore for the procurement of 1,000 air-conditioned electric buses for Chennai's Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC).

CM Vijay calls emergency meeting of TVK MLAs tomorrow in Chennai

IANS | November 10, 2026 9:23 AM

Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has convened an emergency meeting of the party’s legislators in Chennai on Wednesday amid growing concerns over controversies involving some MLAs and their potential impact on the party’s public image.

AIADMK defection row: TN Speaker to begin hearings against 4 ex-MLAs today

IANS | November 10, 2026 9:00 AM

Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar will begin hearings on Tuesday into the disqualification petitions against four former AIADMK legislators who resigned from the Assembly and subsequently joined another political party, following a directive from the Madras High Court.

Punjab records 4,657 stubble-burning cases; 1,442 FIRs registered

IANS | November 10, 2026 8:30 AM

Patiala, Nov 10 (IANS) Punjab has recorded 4,657 stubble-burning incidents despite continued administrative action and monitoring to curb the practice, with 1,442 FIRs registered and environmental compensation of Rs 7.28 crore imposed, according to the latest report of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).