TAMIL NADU
C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday launched a fleet of 40 new vehicles worth ₹2.90 crore to strengthen public service delivery in the state.
CHENNAI
Chennai, May 20: A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking the abolition of the “special paid darshan” system in temples administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. The petition was submitted by Andal…
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NATION
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner and accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum ahead of their formal talks aimed at further boosting India-Italy ties.
WORLD
SPORTS
Chennai, May 30: Young CC emerged champions of the TBSCA-Shri Gururaghavendraswamy League-Cum Knockout Trophy 2025 (B-Zone) after defeating Old Monks CC by six wickets in the final held at Mar Gregorious College, Nolambur. Batting first after winning the toss, Old…
BUSINESS
Read MoreMAGGI has launched its ‘MAGGI Ready Family Jolly’ (MRFJ) campaign in Tamil Nadu, celebrating the state’s vibrant culture and everyday moments of joy.
Coimbatore: Sunfeast Marie Light has launched a quirky awareness campaign highlighting the growing impact of mobile phones on relationships. A survey conducted in Chennai revealed that 53% of people spend more time on their phones than with their partners, pointing to a widening emotional gap.
Amazon India has announced plans to deploy around 1,000 electric trucks across the country in collaboration with Eicher Trucks and Buses, marking one of the largest dedicated electric truck fleets in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sectors. The initiative aims to strengthen sustainable transportation while supporting the rapid expansion of Amazon Now operations.
IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance reported steady growth in FY2025–26, its first year after rebranding, with total premium rising 6% to ₹6,051 crore and new business premium up 18% to ₹1,475 crore.
ENTERTAINMENT
The makers of Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, have issued an apology to legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja over a dialogue in the film that referred to royalty-related issues. In a statement released on social media, production house Dream Warrior Pictures expressed regret over the concern caused by the dialogue. The makers clarified that there was no intention to offend or disrespect the veteran composer, his contributions, or his rights in…
COLUMNS
T R JAWAHAR in his PointBlank column says, Tamil Nadu’s Gen Z is quietly rejecting alcohol culture, choosing fitness, mental clarity and financial prudence over the once-glorified drinking habits shaped by politics and cinema.
Delimitation Bill was a grand plan to balloon the Lok Sabha from 543 to a cool 850 seats. While the fiery speeches about federalism and north-south wars hog the headlines, the real Tamil Nadu weekend chuckle lies in the small print nobody wants to admit
When constitutional ritual no longer heals political division, ritual itself becomes a message.
For decades, Raj Bhavans functioned as zones of silence. Decisions travelled through files, not forums. Authority spoke in signatures, not statements.
That culture has thinned.
