The amendment does not take away States’ rights over land and minerals or taxes on minerals already collected by them Chennai: Cement makers in the South, particularly those focused on Tamil Nadu, have heaved a sigh of relief following the cessation of the Mineral Bearing Land Tax (MBLT) of Rs 160 per tonne of limestone…
José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company Chennai: South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company plans to launch or update 26 models in India by 2030, including new products, full model changes, enhancements and new powertrain types, as part of a global growth plan, the company’s management said at its 2026 CEO Investor Day,…
Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against two income tax officials and a private company partner for demanding and accepting a Rs 9 lakh bribe to evaluate an industrial property in Ambattur.According to the FIR, Sanjay Bapurao Chinchghare, the then district valuation officer, income tax department, Chennai, and D Manjunathan,…
Chennai: Madras high court has directed the Chengalpattu chief judicial magistrate (CJM) to explain on what basis did he fix exorbitant fee to be paid to advocate commissioners appointed in SARFAESI Act cases.The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and G Arul Murugan passed the order on a plea moved by AU Small…
Seemai Karuvelam thickets in vacant land next to Anna nagar link road in Trichy Chennai: Madras high court has censured the state govt officials, particularly at the secretary level, for adopting ‘delaying tactics’ in implementing the court order in connection with removal of Prosopis Juliflora (seemai karuvelam).To address the delay caused in releasing funds for…
Spot where a 59-year-old housekeeping worker died near the Anna Nagar Tower Metro station on 2nd Avenue, in Anna Nagar. Chennai: The death of the 59-year-old woman in Anna Nagar on Monday is neither an accident nor an act of god —it was an outcome of clear negligence by Tangedco and GCC who delayed replacing…
Chennai: Customs sleuths are investigating smuggling cartels engaging women to smuggle hydroponic ganja as at least three women have been arrested at Chennai airport in possession of 20kg of high-grade cannabis worth 20 crore.On Aug 22, customs sleuths, based on intelligence received from Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), intercepted a woman flyer who landed at Chennai…
Chennai: “Round 2 is your next chance. Pre-book your MBBS seat,” flashes a social media advertisement, replete with a phone number—a pitch that aims to circumvent the regulated medical-admissions process.Several private medical institutions hold discreet on-campus consultations, offering scholarships, fee discounts and other incentives, parents say. Candidates are asked to enter their names in a…
Chennai: Anti-drug awareness programmes were held at 62 auto-rickshaw stands across the city on Wednesday, with more than 2,000 auto-rickshaw drivers and members of the public participating, as part of the Chennai police’s campaign to create awareness among the public, youth and students about the health hazards and social impact of drug abuse.The programmes were…
The govt has announced that all 234 MLAs will be provided vehicles Srimathi VenkatachariTamil Nadu appears to have discovered a new category of public necessity, the MLA who must not travel without a govt-funded vehicle. The govt has announced that all 234 MLAs will be provided vehicles, together with `75,000 per month towards driver, fuel…
