South India Weather, Politics Highlights: Truck collision in Tamil Nadu kills 6, many injured

South India IMD Weather Forecast, Rain Alert Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu and across the Puducherry and Karaikal regions, with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in isolated spots.

Tamil nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal rainfall, weather updatesIntense rains hit Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (Source: Screengrab/X/PTI)

South India IMD Weather Forecast, Rain Alert Live Updates: A head-on collision between two private buses on a state highway in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district on Monday morning left six people dead and more than 20 injured, according to preliminary police information. The crash occurred at 10.50 am on the Tenkasi–Kadayanallur road, near the Achampatti signal, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ilathur Police Station.

Heavy rains hit Tamil Nadu: A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing heavy rainfall to several southern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, according to weather authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, cautioning residents about heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in multiple areas. Meanwhile, Puducherry and Karaikal have already experienced significant rainfall, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges.

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Meanwhile, in Kerala, a former municipal councillor and his son have been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a young man during a dispute that occurred early Monday morning in front of their home in Mannikunnam, police said. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Adarsh from Manganam, Puthupally. According to officials, the suspects—Anilkumar and his son Abhijith, also known as Vava—are now in police custody. In a seperate incident, a 45-year-old woman died after she was allegedly attacked by her husband using an LPG cylinder at Mangad area in the early hours of Monday, police said.

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Nov 24, 2025 07:19 PM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: ‘How are we taking up development works if the treasury is empty?’: Siddaramaiah rejects BJP’s claim

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit out at the Opposition BJP on Monday over its allegation that development had come to a standstill in the state due to a lack of funds.

Speaking at the event organised for the inauguration of the third phase of the HN Valley project, which will supply treated water to fill 164 lakes and the high-tech cocoon market at Sidlaghatta in Chikkaballapur district, he said the Government was responding to the BJP’s claim by carrying out development works.

"When the BJP was in power, they did not carry out any development activity. However, we are bringing development programmes and welfare schemes to people’s doorsteps. Unable to tolerate this, the BJP is indulging in politics by making false allegations and by dividing the people of the state,” he said.

Nov 24, 2025 06:19 PM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: Two arrested with MDMA, LSD in Kerala's Kozhikode

In a major drug haul, police on Monday arrested two persons and seized 250 grams of MDMA and 99 LSD stamps here, officials said. Both the detainees, Rafan and Mohammad Sahad, hail from Kozhikode, they added.

According to police, the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) intercepted the duo near the Kozhikode bus station, on their arrival from Bengaluru. During the inspection, police checked their luggage and found a water heater.

After dismantling it, officers recovered 250 grams of MDMA and 99 LSD stamps concealed inside, police said.

Officials said the accused were drug peddlers who sourced narcotic substances from other states at lower prices and sold them at higher rates in Kerala.

The two were later handed over to Kozhikode Kasaba police, who arrested them after registering a case under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

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Nov 24, 2025 12:53 PM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for TN, Puducherry as heavy rainfall continues

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing heavy rainfall to several southern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, according to weather authorities.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, cautioning residents about heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in multiple areas.

Meanwhile, Puducherry and Karaikal have already experienced significant rainfall, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges.

(With PTI inputs)

Nov 24, 2025 12:49 PM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: Man robbed at knifepoint at his house in Kerala

A 33-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint by two persons he had befriended through a dating app at his residence in Kottuvally, police said on Monday.

North Paravoor police have registered a case and are tracing the accused, officials said.

According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday night when two individuals arrived at the complainant's house in Thathapally, Kottuvally. - PTI

Nov 24, 2025 12:00 PM IST
2 nursing students from Kerala killed after being hit by Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru

Two first-year BSc nursing students hailing from Kerala died after allegedly being hit by a Vande Bharat Express train near Chikkabanavara railway station in Bengaluru on Sunday afternoon.

The Government Railway Police, Karnataka, identified the deceased as Sterlin Eliza Shaji, 19, and Justin Joseph, 20, both hailing from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. They were students of Sapthagiri College and resided in a paying guest facility nearby.

Officers are yet to ascertain whether it was an accident or a bid to die by suicide, and investigators are checking footage from CCTV cameras in the vicinity and collecting other details.

Nov 24, 2025 11:28 AM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: Former municipal councillor, son taken into custody

In Kerala, a former municipal councillor and his son have been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a young man during a dispute that occurred early Monday morning in front of their home in Mannikunnam, police said.

The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Adarsh from Manganam, Puthupally.

According to officials, the suspects—Anilkumar and his son Abhijith, also known as Vava—are now in police custody.

Nov 24, 2025 11:13 AM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: Heavy rain lashes Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain lashes Nagapattinam

Nov 24, 2025 11:12 AM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh holds meeting

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh holds a meeting with the expert committee on Arts Programme design.

Nov 24, 2025 11:11 AM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: IMD forecasts heavy rain across Tamil Nadu

The India Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu and across the Puducherry and Karaikal regions, with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in isolated spots.

Heavy rain is expected at specific locations in the districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, as well as in the Karaikal area.

Nov 24, 2025 10:53 AM IST
South India Weather, Politics Live Updates: Normal life disrupted in Puducherry, Karaikal regions as heavy rainfall continued; Edu minister declares holiday

Normal life was disrupted in the Puducherry and Karaikal regions on Monday as heavy rainfall continued, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges.

Since Saturday, persistent rain has flooded several residential areas and major roads.

Puducherry Home and Education Minister A. Namassivayam announced that all government and private schools, as well as colleges in both regions, would remain closed on Monday due to the severe weather conditions.

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