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Get the appGetThe recent jailbreak in Theni has drawn attention to the overcrowded conditions in Tamil Nadu prisons. Following the escape of 17 undertrial prisoners, the state's Prisons DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore was transferred. Authorities are grappling with security challenges and inmate welfare issues amid these incidents. The last four escaped prisoners have been recaptured.
BBC··Theni
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaThe Election Commission has extended the deadline for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states, including Delhi. The revised schedule sets new dates for the publication of the final voter lists. This extension aims to ensure accurate and updated electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections.
Amar Ujala··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesSuzlon Energy is encountering growing competition from Adani, JSW, and other companies in India's wind energy sector. Despite this, Suzlon's revenue increased by 26% year-on-year to Rs 4,869 crore in Q2 FY27. However, its EBITDA stayed flat at Rs 720 crore, and the EBITDA margin declined from 18.6% to 14.8% compared to the previous year.
Economic Times·
SportsPhoto: News18 SportsChennaiyin FC midfielder Madih Talal expressed openness to representing India if the All India Football Federation approaches him. Although Talal, born in France to Moroccan parents, lacks Indian family ties, he is willing to discuss possibilities. Unlike Ryan Williams, who renounced Australian citizenship to gain Indian nationality, Talal holds an Overseas Citizen of India card, which does not grant full citizenship or national team eligibility without surrendering his foreign passport.
News18 Sports··Chennai
BusinessPhoto: Business StandardAlphabet Inc. shares dropped over 13%, wiping out more than $500 billion in market value after the company reported disappointing third-quarter sales in search and advertising. Google’s parent company posted $111.2 billion in sales, missing analyst expectations. Ad sales, crucial for funding AI investments, grew at the slowest rate in five quarters, raising investor concerns about AI’s impact on its core business.
Business Standard·
WorldPhoto: The HinduThe Indian Coast Guard in Chennai rescued all 20 crew members from the stranded bulk carrier Sigma Pearl near Antarvedi in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. The ship, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag and bound for Singapore, was stranded due to engine failure near the Ravva oil field off Kakinada. The rescue operation using ICGS Sujay continued until 6 p.m.
The Hindu··Antarvedi
BBC··Theni
The recent jailbreak in Theni has drawn attention to the overcrowded conditions in Tamil Nadu prisons. Following the escape of 17 undertrial prisoners, the state's Prisons DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore was transferred. Authorities are grappling with security challenges and inmate welfare issues amid these incidents. The last four escaped prisoners have been recaptured.
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