The ongoing Cauvery water dispute between the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has taken a new turn, with Tamil Nadu’s Water Resources Minister, Duraimurugan, warning that the state will approach the Supreme Court if Karnataka does not release the stipulated amount of water.
HC seeks status report on enquiry against Kamaraj
Madras High Court has directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to submit a status report regarding the investigation into allegations of corruption against former AIADMK minister R Kamaraj.
‘Tapping’ tale
Central online safety agency CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) will probe the opposition’s claim of iPhone “hacking” attempts, IT Ministry sources have said.
Power cut areas for today
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Thursday (02.11.2023) from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm for maintenance work.
Special train between Tambaram and Nagercoil for Deepavali
In a festive move to accommodate the travel needs of passengers during the Diwali season, Southern Railway has revealed the operation of special train services between Tambaram and Nagercoil.
Actor Junior Baliah passes away
Junior Balaiah, actor and son of the legendary Tamil cinema comedian TS Balaiah, breathed his last at his Valasaravakkam residence in the early hours of Thursday.
Chennai Metro Rail achieves record ridership numbers in Oct
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has reason to celebrate as they continue to experience a surge in passenger numbers, with the month of October marking a significant milestone in ridership.
Speed-limits to be implemented or vehicles in Chennai
In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing the alarming number of accidents caused by overspeeding, the Greater Chennai City Police have announced revised speed limits for different categories of vehicles.
UPI transactions soar to all-time high of Rs 17.16 lakh crore in Oct
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions soared to an all-time high of Rs 17.16 lakh crore in October with a 9 per cent increase from Rs 15.8 lakh crore in September this year, according to data.
Good news for Apple phones
Apple recorded its highest ever quarterly shipments in India, crossing 2.5 million units, in the third quarter (July-September period) this year, a new report showed on Wednesday.
