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தினத்தந்தி குழுமத்தின் ஹலோ எஃப்.எம். வானொலி, தமிழகத்தின் முக்கிய நகரங்களில் தனது சிறப்பு நிகழ்ச்சிகள் மூலம் மக்களின் மனதைக் கவர்ந்து வருகிறது. இதன் 12-வது சேவையாக திருவண்ணாமலையும், 13-வது சேவையாக வாணியம்பாடியும் இன்று ஒலிபரப்பைத் தொடங்கின. தினத்தந்தி குழும தலைவர் சி.பாலசுப்பிரமணியன் ஆதித்தன் இந்த நிகழ்வில் பங்கேற்று வானொலியைத் தொடங்கி வைத்தார்.

Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin has defended Canada’s climate policy record ahead of the COP31 United Nations climate conference, citing international finance commitments and methane reduction efforts. Her defense comes amid criticism from activists and opposition politicians regarding the government's decision to halt work on banning thermal coal exports.

சட்டசபை தேர்தலில் வெற்றி பெற்ற முதல்வர் விஜய், திருச்சி கிழக்கு தொகுதியில் இடைத்தேர்தல் நடக்க இருக்கும் நிலையில், நவம்பர் 20-ம் தேதி அங்கு சென்று நலத்திட்ட உதவிகள் வழங்க உள்ளார். புத்துார் அரசு மருத்துவமனையை அவர் திறந்து வைப்பதாகவும், 'அண்ணன் சீர்' திட்டத்தை தொடங்குவதாகவும் தகவல் வெளியாகியுள்ளது.

Bahrain’s Parliament has approved an urgent proposal that imposes a five-year waiting period on individuals who have already performed the Hajj pilgrimage. The measure aims to prioritize Hajj permits for first-time pilgrims and those who were previously denied places, addressing concerns about equitable access to the limited number of available spots.

Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Eli Crane has retained his seat in Arizona’s second congressional district after defeating former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez in an unexpectedly close election. The Associated Press called the race on Monday, confirming Crane’s narrow victory following nearly a week of vote counting.

2027 ஐபிஎல் தொடருக்கான மினி ஏலத்திற்கு முன்னதாக, இந்திய துடுப்பாட்ட கட்டுப்பாட்டு வாரியம் (பிசிசிஐ) ஒப்புதலுடன் ஹர்திக் பாண்டியா மற்றும் அர்ஷ்தீப் சிங் ஆகியோருக்கிடையேயான பரிமாற்றம் உறுதியாகியுள்ளது. மும்பை இந்தியன்ஸ் அணியின் முன்னணி வீரர் ஹர்திக் பஞ்சாப் கிங்ஸ் அணிக்கு மாறுவதால், அந்த அணியின் கேப்டன் பொறுப்பு யாரிடம் இருக்கும் என்பது குறித்த எதிர்பார்ப்பு அதிகரித்துள்ளது.

Regal Cinemas announced it will screen episodes of the popular gay hockey series Heated Rivalry in its immersive 4DX format on November 16. The move follows a surge in demand for interactive movie-going experiences, exemplified by recent successful screenings of the romantic comedy Wicker that featured synchronized motion effects.

Shin Hyun-song, governor of the Bank of Korea, has been appointed as the new chair of a key international payment standards committee under the Bank for International Settlements. The appointment marks a historic milestone, making Shin the first individual from outside the United States and Europe to lead the body.

Sydney homeowners are increasingly turning to custom wardrobe designs in 2026 to maximize space and style. Key trends include seamless built-ins, strategic open shelving, dedicated accessory storage, multi-functional workspaces, and warm, textured finishes that transform bedrooms into highly efficient living areas.

Many Texas consumers assume that a defective vehicle automatically qualifies for relief under the state’s Lemon Law, but strict administrative tests often exclude cars with serious safety issues. When a vehicle fails to meet these statutory thresholds, buyers may still pursue remedies through the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA), focusing on seller conduct and warranty breaches rather than repair frequency alone.

பள்ளிக்கல்வித் துறை அமைச்சர் ராஜ்மோகன், கடந்த ஆட்சியில் தீபாவளி அன்று கொலைகள் நடந்துள்ளதாக தான் கூறியது தவறாக புரிந்து கொள்ளப்பட்டதாக விளக்கம் அளித்துள்ளார். மேலும், அதிகாரிகளுக்கு மிரட்டல் அனுப்பிய எம்எல்ஏ மீது பாரபட்சமின்றி நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கப்படும் என உறுதி அளித்தார்.

As UK house prices decline and interest rates rise, the definition of a fair property deal has shifted significantly. Former housing minister Phil Spencer advises that traditional negotiation tactics are no longer effective, urging both buyers and sellers to prioritize certainty over headline figures in a challenging market.

The annual Skanda Sashti festival has officially begun at the historic Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore. The nine-day celebration, which started on November 9, features elaborate decorations and a series of religious processions leading up to the grand Soorasamharam event.

டி.என்.பி.எஸ்.சி. (TNPSC) நடத்தும் குரூப்-4 தேர்வுக்கான விண்ணப்ப காலாவதி நிறைவடைந்துள்ளது. 6,574 காலிப் பணியிடங்களுக்கு மொத்தம் 14 லட்சத்து 89 ஆயிரத்து 25 பேர் விண்ணப்பித்துள்ளனர். இதன்மூலம் ஒவ்வொரு பணியிடத்திற்கும் சராசரியாக 226 போட்டியாளர்கள் போட்டியிடுகின்றனர். எழுத்துப்பரீட்சை அடுத்த ஆண்டு ஜனவரி மாதம் நடைபெறவுள்ளது.

Brazil emerged as BYD’s largest export market for passenger vehicles from January to September 2026, receiving 227,356 units according to data from the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute. The Chinese automaker’s overseas distribution network expanded significantly during this period, with Europe maintaining a strong presence and Jordan entering the top ten destinations for the first time.

The German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall has signed a contract to supply 20 Skyranger 30 air defence systems to Belgium, with initial deliveries scheduled for late 2028. The agreement supports the Belgian Armed Forces' 'Blue Dome' initiative to protect critical national infrastructure from aerial threats.

திருவள்ளூர் அருகே தனியார் தொழிலாளர் வீட்டின் பூட்டை உடைத்து உள்ளே புகுந்த மர்ம நபர்கள், 31 பவுன் நகை மற்றும் வெள்ளிப் பொருட்களைத் திருடிச் சென்ற சம்பவம் நடந்துள்ளது. இது தொடர்பாக வெள்ளவேடு காவல் நிலையத்தில் புகார் அளிக்கப்பட்டு, போலீசார் வழக்குப் பதிவு செய்து விசாரணை நடத்தி வருகின்றனர்.

Students from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) have traveled to Panama City to attend an international hospitality conference, leveraging a new partnership with the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. This initiative marks SAIT as the first North American post-secondary institution to join the ICCAUni program, allowing students to network with industry leaders and gain practical exposure to global event management.

Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg has been presented with a commemorative plaque by the ambassadors of Palestine and the Arab League to Malta. The honour recognizes his support for Arab causes during his tenure as Foreign Minister, particularly regarding Malta’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine.

Buying a first boat is one of those purchases that arrives with a particular quality of excitement that makes careful financial planning feel like an obstacle rather than a preparation. The boat is there, it’s the right size, it’s in reasonable condition, and the idea of being on the water by the weekend is considerably more compelling than the idea of spending another two hours reading about comparison rates.

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

An interstate move becomes far easier when each task has a clear deadline and owner. Distance leaves less room for forgotten keys, unlabelled boxes or services booked at the last minute, so preparation needs to start several weeks ahead.

Tired of Google and Instagram serving the same predictable restaurant recommendations? Or waiting on friends to finally text back with a suggestion?

TWO more individuals have been arrested by police investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of Limerick woman Carrie Mullane (Noonan). It comes after a man appeared in court on Saturday charged with the murder of the 39-year-old.

A SINN FÉIN MLA has condemned reports that loyalist band members made sectarian gestures at the scene of a Troubles massacre where five Catholic civilians were murdered. Deirdre Hargey has now called on police and transport authorities to investigate the claims following Saturday's Belfast Walker Club parade on the Ormeau Road.

THE PRINCIPAL of a secondary school in Co. Mayo has appealed for information after the school's convent and chapel was grievously vandalised.

Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly has dubbed Fine Gael leader Simon Harris a “Thatcherite” after the Tánaiste claimed that long-term unemployment is “not a way of life. ” The Sinn Féin social protection spokesperson stated that the Tánaiste has chosen to “stigmatise individuals on the margins of society and cast them as work-shy, rather than answer for his Government’s failures and the serious problems within his own party.

Two recent small-scale studies presented at the 2026 Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology indicate that users of GLP-1 medications report higher rates of nail detachment and hair problems compared to non-users. While one study found nail issues were more than four times as common among drug users, dermatologist Dr. Samantha Eisman advises caution in attributing these effects solely to the medication.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points, one of five players in double figures for No. 9 Virginia as the Cavaliers routed No.

VANCOUVER — A 23-year-old Canadian soldier was remembered Sunday as a globe-trotting, sporty and car-loving man with an infectious sense of humour and a fearless love for life. A photo of Pte.

ZEBALLOS — The wind that blew outside Gerry Sullivan’s bedroom in the Village of Zeballos on northwest Vancouver Island was enough to wake him up early Sunday morning. “It was just howling, and we had thunder, we had lightning,” he stated.

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Tayyab Arif smashed an aggressive half-century on debut and provided a new-look Pakistan lineup a confident start to the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Monday. The 20-year-old Tayyab struck nine boundaries and a six in his 57-run knock as Pakistan reached 137-2 at lunch on a greenish wicket that lured Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis to bowl first after winning the toss.