The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has secured the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract for Chennai Metro Phase 2 with a bid of ₹5,870 crore, beating Deutsche Bahn International Operations GmbH (DB IO), which quoted ₹7,654.6 crore.
Flyover Planned to Ease Traffic Congestion at Velachery, Chennai
Chennai’s Velachery area, known for its heavy traffic congestion, is set to get much-needed relief as the Tamil Nadu government has announced a new flyover project.
Stalin consistently urging Centre to take decisive steps to prevent fishermen arrests
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Staklin has been consistently urging the Centre to take decisive steps against the frequent arrests of TN fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and ensure their release, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu told the State Assembly on Friday.
A Timely Overhaul
UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ announcement of the UN80 Initiative marks a critical attempt to realign and rejuvenate the United Nations at a time when the institution faces mounting financial constraints and operational inefficiencies.
Karnataka Cabinet approves amendment for 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders
The Karnataka Cabinet has given its nod for amending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act aimed at providing 4 per cent reservation in tenders to Muslim contractors, official sources said.
Gold smuggling case: Hotelier remanded to 15 days’ judicial custody
A special court dealing with Economic Offences on Friday remanded hotelier Tarun Raju to judicial custody for 15 days.
Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district; no injuries
A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Friday morning, officials said.
India adds six properties to tentative list for UNESCO recognition
A set of six properties — including some considered serially, such as Ashokan Edict Sites and Chausath Yogini Temples spread across multiple states — have been added to India’s tentative list by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre.
Varunan – Review
Director Jaayavelmurugun’s Varunan ambitiously tackles the complex and timely issue of water conflicts in a unique urban setting.
Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal – Review
K. Rangarajan’s Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal is a touching romantic family drama that explores the essence of love, relationships, and the true meaning of happiness.
