Chennai: As many as 20 of 57 students pursuing BA Economics (honours) degree at Madras School of Economics (MSE) have secured admissions in top international schools such as London School of Economics, Barcelona School of Economics, Columbia University, and National University of Singapore for the academic year 2026-27.Students said the strong curriculum and quantitative training…
Chennai: Sigenergy, the Shanghai-based energy storage systems and solar solutions maker, is planning to invest $150mn-$200mn to establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in India, as it seeks to tap into the country’s rapidly expanding renewable energy and battery storage market.The company, which commenced its Indian operations a few months ago, is evaluating suitable locations, state-level…
Chennai: Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ), a 125-year-old jewellery retailer, is planning a domestic and international expansion with an initial investment of Rs 500 crore. The company is targeting revenue of Rs 5,000 crore by FY28, supported by retail expansion and sustained consumer interest in jewellery. “Currently, we have annual revenues of over Rs 2,400 crore….
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that it has not directed DVAC to file an FIR against DMK minister K N Nehru based on information provided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). “The order only states that an FIR must be registered regarding the alleged offence,” the court said while hearing review applications moved by Nehru…
Chennai: A worker from Odisha died after inhaling suspected toxic fumes while cleaning a sump water tank at an ethanol unit in Tiruvallur district on Monday night. Four others have been hospitalised.Police said the deceased, Dananth Jaya Malik, 24, was employed at a private company in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate at Thervoy Kandigai near Gummidipoondi,…
Chennai: For many years now, passengers have been struggling with inadequate facilities at Tambaram railway station, especially on platforms 9 and 10. During peak hours, heavy crowding and absence of escalators force commuters to rely on staircases, often leading to stampede-like situations.The station has emerged as a key transit point for south-bound trains, as Egmore…
Chennai: A five-year-old boy searching for his mother died after falling into a farm well in Chengalpet district on Tuesday morning.Yuvaraj, whose father was at work and mother was grazing goats in the fields nearby, had gone out to play with children as school was closed for summer vacation. After his friends returned home, the…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman reiterated that TNPDCL should not collect estimate and extension charges from electricity consumers seeking new services as long as such extensions are not exclusively inside the consumer premises. Disposing of an appeal filed by G Pazhani Kumar of Varadharajapuram, ombudsman K Indrani directed TNPDCL to revise the estimate charges…
Chennai: A CCTV operator on election duty recorded and shared video footage from a high-security surveillance control room near a strong room housing electronic voting machines (EVMs) at Anna University on Tuesday. He was arrested moments after the clipping surfaced on social media platforms, triggering an outcry. Yuvaraj of Thiruvarur district was deployed by a…
Chennai: Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to obtain an undertaking from candidates contesting in two constituencies, requiring them to reimburse election expenses if they resign from one seat.The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan passed the…
