Domestic tech startups raised $2.5 billion in the January-March period this year (Q1 2025) to date, marking a 13.64 per cent increase from the previous quarter and an 8.7 per cent rise from the same period last year — making India the third most-funded country globally — ahead of Malta and Germany and behind the US and the UK, a report showed on Monday.
18.19 lakh new workers added to ESIC payroll data
As many as 18.19 lakh new employees have been added to the payroll of the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) during January this year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Monday.
Bhavana returns to Tamil cinema with The Door
After a 15-year hiatus from Tamil cinema, actress Bhavana is making a grand comeback with the horror thriller The Door.
Ashwath Marimuthu on ‘Dragon’ at IMDb Behind The Scenes
The recently released coming-of-age comedy-drama Dragon has been making waves among critics and audiences alike.
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan set for Pongal 2026 release
Actor-politician Vijay’s much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan is officially set for a grand Pongal release on January 9, 2026.
AIADMK seeks linking of Aadhar with EPIC
The AIADMK has urged the Election Commission to link Aadhaar with the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to eliminate discrepancies in the voter list, while the DMK has called for a faster approval process for political advertisements.
Stalin diverts attention fearing opposition’s unity: Tamilisai
Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday alleged that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is apprehensive about the possible unity of opposition parties ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Chennai to get 50 sponge parks to curb flooding
In a bid to enhance water storage and mitigate flooding, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to establish sponge parks in North Chennai.
Two Flyovers in Chennai Set to Open by May
The much-awaited flyovers in T Nagar and R K Nagar, which have been under construction for nearly two years, will be open to the public by May, according to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
GCC Urges Traders to Renew Licences Before Mar 31
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has advised traders to renew their business licences before March 31.
