Chennai: A city-based NGO has moved the Madras high court seeking direction to the ECI to introduce an audio-enabled VVPAT system in all the polling stations for the forthcoming assembly election in Tamil Nadu.Refusing to entertain the plea moved by Nethrodaya, a public charitable trust working for the welfare of blind persons, the first bench…
Chennai: A man was beaten to death by his friend in Pallavaram on Wednesday after he tried to frighten him with a snake, while drinking late at night.Vignesh, 27, of Pozhichalur, worked as an electrician. On Wednesday morning, his body was found with severe head injuries close to a temple ground nearby. Locals who discovered…
CHENNAI: A political firestorm has erupted in Tamil Nadu following the suicide of a young dalit woman at Manachanallur in Trichy, allegedly after being harassed and insulted by DMK workers. The incident has prompted PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss to demand an immediate ban on the DMK’s controversial “Rs 8,000 coupon” campaign, labelling it a fraudulent…
CHENNAI: Left-arm spinner DT Chandrasekar breathed fire, scalping seven wickets to help Sea Hawks CC skittle out SKM CC for a paltry 77 before lunch on Day One of the last-round match of the TNCA first division league at the Tagore Medical College Cricket Ground on Wednesday. His figures of 13-3-29-7 took his season tally…
CHENNAI: PMK candidate advocate K Balu has released a comprehensive manifesto promising a radical transformation of the Thiruporur constituency. Highlighting the region’s rapid urbanisation, Balu’s “Vision for Thiruporur” focuses on bridging the gap between its growing high-tech infrastructure and the basic needs of its residents.The central pillar of the manifesto is the expansion of Chennai’s…
What prompted you to enter the assembly poll and later withdraw?I am 63 now, and I believe I can remain active in politics for another 15 years. My intention was to enter state politics to work effectively within the assembly. I did not consult senior party leaders before announcing that I was contesting. Dalit…
While campaigning in Chennai, Kanimozhi explained the idea behind the announcement of coupons. CHENNAI: While AIADMK’s election manifesto promised a free refrigerator for every rice ration card holder, DMK promised to issue coupons worth Rs 8,000 for the same category. But why coupons, and not money?On Wednesday, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi explained the idea behind…
TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan ERODE: TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan on Wednesday accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of being “inhumane” and of repeatedly “betraying” allies and party leaders. Rejecting EPS’s allegation that Sengottaiyan had betrayed him, the former minister told reporters here that he had helped EPS become the chief minister…
Chennai: In one of the largest deals in the city’s office space segment, Mindspace Business Parks REIT on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in the 2.6 million sq ft International Tech Park Chennai, Radial Road (ITPC – Radial Road), valued at Rs 3,000 crore. The acquisition is from AIGP2 Chennai 1, a…
Chennai: India’s renewable energy capacity has expanded sharply over the past five years, with several states accelerating installations to meet rising clean energy targets. Data from FY22 to FY26 highlights a strong ramp-up led by western states, while some early leaders in the south are now showing signs of moderation. Rajasthan and Gujarat continue to…
