The anti-corruption branch of CBI (Chennai) has booked the then members of the tender inviting authority and the tender scrutiny committee. CHENNAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case in the alleged irregularities in the purchase of transformers by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL), previously Tangedco, when DMK’s V Senthil…
CHENNAI: VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday criticised the Congress leadership for its electoral approach, particularly in Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, saying it had caused “dissatisfaction among several constituents” of the INDIA bloc.“The approach adopted by the Congress party during the recent elections caused dissatisfaction among several constituents of the INDIA alliance. In…
NAMAKKAL: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan, who has recently been honoured with the Man Bahadur Singh Lahak Award for 2026, called on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam govt to institute a dedicated Sahitya Akademi Award exclusively for the Tamil literature.Speaking to reporters in Namakkal on Monday, Murugan said the national Sahitya Akademi Award continued to honour writers…
YouTuber Maridhas (File Photo) CHENNAI: YouTuber Maridhas was arrested on Monday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and some state ministers during an interview on a YouTube channel.Police arrested Maridhas from his residence in Kadachanendhal in Madurai at around 8am. He was taken into custody by a team…
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay played a game of chess with grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa at the Secretariat on Monday before presenting him with a Rs 50 lakh incentive for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament. Praggnanandhaa, who recently became the first…
Chennai: Even a year after Greater Chennai Corporation created zonal vending committees to streamline vendors and clear encroachments, and despite multiple Madras high court directions, many encroachments remain in GCC’s demarcated 188 non-vending zones.In March, Madras HC gave GCC eight weeks to remove the encroachments. Still, several key stretches such as Anna Nagar Second Avenue,…
Chennai: The ₹5.2 crore restoration of Thangal Lake in Sholinganallur has nearly doubled the waterbody’s storage capacity and strengthened the locality’s flood management. It has also created a recreational space for its residents.The project, which started in Jan 2025 and undertaken by the Greater Chennai Corporation with Infosys and NGO Siruthuli, increased the lake’s storage…
Tata Motors operates its scrappage facilities under the Re.Wi.Re (Recycle with Respect) initiative Chennai: With a network of 11 Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) across 10 states, excluding the southern region, and the capacity to dismantle more than 1.9 lakh vehicles annually, Tata Motors stands to benefit from the Centre’s push to retire ageing commercial…
By Dr G S K VeluThe medical device manufacturing sector has transformed significantly in the past few years, and Tamil Nadu stands out as one of the most promising states leading this transformation. What was once a largely import-dependent industry is now evolving into a homegrown manufacturing and innovation hub, driven by concerted policy action,…
Tamil Nadu ranks third in terms of business contribution to Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company (Kotak Life), accounting for 9% of the insurer’s overall business in the country. In FY26, it reported assets under management (AUM) of 1,03,156 crore, up 12.4% year-on-year from 91,807 crore in FY25. In an interview, Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD and CEO,…
