Having not exactly sailed into the T20 World Cup semifinals, India must now negotiate a potent spin threat from a dangerous England side as both teams chase perfection in Thursday’s high-pressure knockout game at the Wankhede Stadium.
Author: Balasubramani Muniyandi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for India Chip Private Limited, a joint venture between HCL Group and Foxconn, to set up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test (OSAT) facility in YEIDA, Greater Noida. The ₹3,700-crore project, expected to be operational by 2028, will manufacture display driver chips with a planned capacity of 20,000 wafers per month. The facility is projected to generate over 3,500 jobs and strengthen India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem. The venture marks a major step in boosting self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing, with both partners aiming to build a world-class, state-of-the-art facility in Uttar Pradesh.
In a stunning and comprehensive upset at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight stage, India were beaten by South Africa by 76 runs, dealing a major blow to their title defence and semifinal aspirations. South Africa, chasing no one’s timeline, posted a challenging 187 for 7 in their 20 overs after being reduced to 20‑for‑3 early on. The comeback was anchored by David Miller’s aggressive 63 off 35 balls, who counter‑punched India’s early breakthroughs and steadied the innings with a crucial partnership, before Tristan Stubbs finished unbeaten with a quick 44. In reply, India’s run chase quickly spiralled…
People across India are likely to face widespread disruption in several essential services tomorrow, as central trade unions and farmers’ organisations have called for a nationwide strike, or Bharat Bandh.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has hinted that his political front’s official alliance announcement for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections will be made within the next day or two, keeping political observers and party workers keenly awaiting the development. Paying tribute to party founder M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on his 109th birth anniversary at the MGR statue on Anna Salai, OPS said that the dream of uniting all those who parted ways from the AIADMK can only be fulfilled if the splinter groups come together. He stressed unity among leaders who had left the AIADMK fold as a…
A detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed metro rail corridor connecting Tambaram, Medavakkam, Pallikaranai, Velachery and Guindy is set to be completed soon, marking an important step toward expanding Chennai’s urban rail network. Chennai Metro Rail authorities have signed a contract with Systra MVA Consulting India to prepare the DPR for the 21‑kilometre metro extension, which will link Tambaram with Guindy via Velachery and provide direct connectivity to key residential and commercial areas in South Chennai. The consulting firm has been given 120 days to finalise the comprehensive project plan and submit it to Chennai Metro Rail officials. A…
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has begun intensifying its preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with key allies AIADMK and BJP rolling out parallel organisational initiatives. The coordinated moves signal an early and focused effort by the alliance to consolidate its position and mount a strong challenge to the ruling DMK in the State. AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) formally launched the party’s nomination paper distribution process on December 15 at the party headquarters in Chennai. Marking the start of internal candidate selection, functionaries from Salem district were the first to submit…
Following the Kerala Transport Department’s detention of around 30 Omni buses and imposition of fines totaling ₹70 lakh for alleged permit violations, the All Omni Bus Owners Association of Tamil Nadu has announced a suspension of bus services to Kerala, effective from November 7. This has caused disruption for passengers, including those traveling for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage. Conflict Over Road Tax and Permit IssuesThe Kerala authorities have indicated plans to levy road taxes on Omni buses coming from Tamil Nadu, provoking protests from Tamil Nadu bus operators who contend that such taxation is unwarranted. The sudden crackdown and heavy…
The Supreme Court today heard a petition filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), challenging the Madras High Court’s observations in the aftermath of the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives during a public rally on September 27.