The condition of former president Pranab Mukherjee has worsened and he remains on ventilator support, the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital said.
Aadi Kiruthigai in Tiruttani goes online
For the first time in history, devotees will not be allowed to the three-day Aadi Kiruthigai Theppam festival in Tiruttani, one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga.
Gold price comes down by Rs 1,832 per sovereign
The price of gold, which was on a unprecedented high last week, is coming down Today, a gram of gold is being sold in Chennai for Rs 5,013, that is Rs 229 less than yesterday’s price. Eight grams of gold (sovereign) are being sold for Rs 40,014, which is Rs 1,832 less than Wedesday’s price.
Sachin Pilot back in Jaipur afte truce, but CM not happy
Rebel Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, who had met party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi on Monday, said he had not demanded any post from the party.
Spying case: Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan gets Rs 1.3 cr compensation from govt
The Kerala government finally handed over a compensation of Rs 1.3 crore to former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was falsely accused and arrested in an espionage case, as per the directive of the Supreme Court.
Sanjay Dutt to go to US for lung cancer treatment
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer and has decided to take a break from cinema. According to sources, he will fly to the US today for treatment. Reports said Dutt has been detected with stage four lung cancer.
EPS will be AIADMK’s CM candidate: R B Udhayakumar
With less than a year for the Assembly polls in the State, political parties have already started to test the waters even amid the pandemic. Ministers Rajenthra Bhalaji and Sellur Raju said recently that Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will be the Chief Minister candidate in the upcoming election.
Joe Biden selects Chennai-origin Kamala Harris as running mate
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has named Indian-origin senator Kamala Harris, whose roots are said to be at Besant Nagar in Chennai, as his vice-presidential running mate.
United, Inter enter Europa League semi-finals
Manchester United was forced to dig deep to reach the Europa League semi-finals as Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes converted a 95th-minute penalty to secure a 1-0 win over a stubborn FC Copenhagen side after extra time on Monday.
GDP growth may hit lowest point since 1947, warns Narayan Murthy
Tech giant Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy has said the economy should be brought back on track and people should be prepared to live with the pathogen.