Chennai: Mounds of paper waste, leftover food packs, campaign posters plastered across walls were common scenes across the govt schools in the city and suburbs that served as polling stations. While politicians unwind and election officials take a breather, the burden of restoring order falls squarely on school staff, who are left to handle the…
Chennai: Nungambakkam police have booked Balasubramanian, husband of AIADMK Thousand Lights constituency candidate and former minister B Valarmathi, for staging a road blockade and obstructing public servants during polling near Valluvar Kottam on Thursday. According to police, Balasubramanian was protesting near the Valluvar Kottam signal and was accusing DMK workers of malpractice. Police personnel asked…
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)-led digital learning platform Swayam Plus has launched three new AI courses, in partnership with IIT-M Pravartak, under the ‘AI for All’ campaign, further strengthening its mission to make digital skills accessible to a wider audience. The newly launched courses — AI for aspiring engineers, for administrators, and prompt…
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified Tamil Nadu Co-operative Marketing Federation Limited (TANFED) falls under the purview of the RTI Act as it functions as the implementing agency of TN govt’s policies. The court added that TANFED cannot be compared to primary cooperative societies, which are not public authorities.“The policy note issued by the state…
Chennai: A 21-year-old man from Ramapuram killed his girlfriend by slitting her throat and later died by suicide at a lodge in Periamet on Friday morning, police said.According to police, Bhavya, 21, a native of Sivaganga district and Bharathi Perumal, son of Murugan, were in a relationship. Investigators said that the couple had checked into…
CHENNAI: A day after polling, there was a studied silence among political parties, as party leaders chose internal assessments and closed door meetings, avoiding the spotlight.There were no public events or statements from DMK and AIADMK. As they went into a state of introspection, they exhibited neither confidence nor concern over the poll outcome. TVK…
On Thursday, a total of 4.85 crore voters exercised their franchise in 234 constituencies. Of CHENNAI: Women outvoted men by more than 17 lakh in Thursday’s polling to elect members for the state’s 17th Assembly. It represented a 2.19% higher turnout than that of their male counterparts, continuing the trend of women leading democratic participation…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd (TNPL) reported a sharp jump in profitability for FY26, with profit after tax (PAT) surging to ₹248 crore from just ₹4 crore in the previous year, aided largely by a one-time deferred tax reversal.The company’s board has recommended a dividend of ₹4 per share (40% on a face…
Chennai voters, including first-timers, expressed diverse motivations for casting their ballots. From championing women’s empowerment and safety to seeking a change in governance and believing in the democratic process, citizens actively participated. Many highlighted the importance of individual votes in shaping the state’s future, with some anticipating a competitive election influenced by new political entrants….
CHENNAI: Empty roads, brisk biriyani sales, crowded juice stalls where youngsters boasted their inked fingers, cab drivers fleecing passengers – this was Chennai on April 23, when the city went to vote.As voting commenced, the characteristic hustle and bustle that defines the city disappeared. Public transport moved with lighter loads, cinema theatres opened only in…
