Gold prices drop by Rs 560 per sovereign
In a notable change for gold buyers, the price of gold in Chennai has decreased by Rs 560 per sovereign on Monday, bringing the cost down to Rs 51,200 per sovereign.
DVAC raids former town planning officer’s residence
In a significant development, the Anti-Corruption and Vigilance Department police conducted a surprise raid at the residence of Syamala, a former Town Planning Officer of the Kanchipuram City Municipal Corporation, following allegations of amassing wealth disproportionate to her known sources of income.
INDIA bloc parties protest against GST on insurance premiums
INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Parliament premises on Tuesday to press for the rollback of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums.
India closely monitoring situation in Bangladesh
In a significant move, the central government convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday to discuss the escalating situation in Bangladesh.
India in touch with Bangladesh Army
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told an all-party meeting that India has assured help to former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived here on Monday evening, and given her time to decide the future course of action, sources said.
DMK’s Ranganayaki elected unopposed as Kovai Mayor
In a significant development for Coimbatore’s municipal governance, R Ranganayaki, a first-time councillor from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has been elected unopposed as the Mayor of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC).
SL Navy arrests 22 Tuticorin fishermen
In a concerning development, the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 22 fishermen from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters.
Bomb hoax for city school
A hoax bomb threat to a school located in RA Puram left crime sleuths in a tizzy after they found that the threat mail was sent in the name of Director General of Police (DGP) Shankar Jiwal.
Complaint filed against Pa Ranjith for remarks on Hindu religion
Bharath Hindu Munnani’s North Chennai District President, Yuvaraj, filed a complaint against film director Pa. Ranjith at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s office on Monday, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about Hinduism during a private YouTube interview.
