States » South

New Low Pressure Area to form over Bay on Nov 22, to intensify as Depresson, TN to get more rains

19 Nov 2025 | 4:47 PM

Chennai, Nov 19 (UNI) Even as yesterday's Low Pressure (LP) Area over Comorin area lay centred over Lakshadweep and adjoining Maldives, a new LP will form over the Bay on November 22, which would become well marked and intensify into a Depression, promising more rains in Cauvery delta, coastal and southern districts of the state from November 21 to 25.

see more..

Low-pressure system over Lakshadweep; heavy rain likely in south coastal Andhra

19 Nov 2025 | 3:54 PM

Amaravati, Nov 19 (UNI) A low-pressure area over the Comorin region and nearby areas shifted to the Lakshadweep Islands adjoining the Maldives by 0830 hours on Wednesday, the Meteorological Centre said.

see more..

Modi releases Rs 18,000 cr to support 9 cr farmers under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

19 Nov 2025 | 3:14 PM

Coimbatore, Nov 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released
Rs 18,000 crore to nine crore farmers as part of the 21st instalment under
the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

see more..

Union BJP Govt refusing nod for Madurai, Coimbatore metro projects disgraceful : Stalin

19 Nov 2025 | 2:44 PM

Chennai, Nov 19 (UNI) The BJP government at the Centre refusing permission for the
Metro Rail projects in Madurai and Coimbatore was disgraceful and Tamil Nadu, the
land of self-respect would never accept such a distortion of federal principles, Chief
Minister and DMK President M K Stalin said today.

see more..

PM Modi arrives to rousing reception on brief visit to TN, holds road show

19 Nov 2025 | 2:29 PM

Coimbatore, Nov 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to a rousing
reception on a short visit to this Textile city this afternoon to inaugurate the
South India Natural Farming Summit.

see more..

Seven Maoists killed in encounter in ASR district in Andhra

19 Nov 2025 | 2:06 PM

Paderu, Nov 19 (UNI) Seven more Maoists were killed in a fierce encounter in the dense forests of Maredumilli village in the ASR district in the early hours of Wednesday.

see more..

Urban Naxals must be held responsible for innocent deaths, says Minister

19 Nov 2025 | 1:58 PM

Karimnagar, Nov 19 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack “urban Naxals,” accusing them of provoking Dalit, tribal and Adivasi youth into joining Maoist groups while they themselves enjoy positions and privileges in government.

see more..

Revanth Reddy leads tributes to Indira Gandhi; launches statewide Indiramma Ssree distribution

19 Nov 2025 | 1:44 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary at Necklace Road.

see more..

BJP accuses Congress, BRS of misleading farmers on cotton procurement

19 Nov 2025 | 1:19 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao came down heavily on the Congress and BRS on Wednesday, accusing both parties of misleading farmers with what he called “deliberate misinformation” on cotton procurement and farmer welfare schemes.

see more..

Flights to Sri Lanka diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to bad weather in Colombo

19 Nov 2025 | 10:37 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19 (UNI) Fights bound for Sri Lanka were diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday due to adverse weather in the island nation.

see more..

Keralareports 851 pedestrian deaths in 2025, launches “White Line Lifeline” drive

19 Nov 2025 | 9:27 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19 (UNI) Kerala is witnessing a worrying surge in pedestrian fatalities, with 851 deaths reported up to October 31 this year, including 218 at zebra crossings. The state police conducted a three-day special enforcement initiative from November 14, “White Line Lifeline,” targeting traffic violations that endanger vulnerable road users and aiming to make streets safer for all.

see more..

Vi boosts network on Sabarimala route, launches child-safety wristbands

19 Nov 2025 | 9:21 AM

Sabarimala (Kerala), Nov 19 (UNI) Ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, telecom operator Vi and the Kerala Police have renewed their partnership to enhance safety and connectivity for lakhs of devotees.
Vi has announced upgraded network infrastructure along the pilgrimage route and launched pre-registration for its Vi Suraksha QR-coded wristbands aimed at protecting child pilgrims.

see more..

Severe cold wave grips parts of Telangana: Met

19 Nov 2025 | 2:22 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (UNI) Severe cold wave conditions prevailed in isolated pockets of Adilabad district, while cold wave conditions were reported in parts of Medak during the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

see more..

Wonderla Holidays sets up Rs.611 crore amusement park near Chennai

19 Nov 2025 | 2:07 AM

Chennai, Nov 18 (UNI) Wonderla Holidays, India's largest amusement park chain, on Tuesday announced the launch of Wonderla Chennai, its fifth and most ambitious park project at Illalur village near here.

see more..

Telangana Govt aims to become national model for people-centric digital governance: Sridhar Babu

19 Nov 2025 | 1:48 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Tuesday said the state is working to become a national role model in people-centric digital governance, with a mission to train 10 lakh youth in artificial intelligence every year.

see more..