The Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the inaugural special of Dr MGR Chennai Central – Bhagat ki Kothi (Jodhpur) Super Fast Express through video conference from a function held at Pune Railway Station.
Chennai Corporation Cracks Down on Shops Without Tamil Signboards
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), in a renewed push to promote the use of Tamil in public spaces, has announced strict enforcement of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1948.
Beat the heat in Chennai: What to wear to stay cool
As the blazing Agni Nakshatram (Kathiri Veyil) season grips Chennai, the mercury continues to soar, pushing temperatures beyond 40°C and making it one of the hottest spells of the year.
TN govt clears CMRL’s Koyambedu–Pattabiram corridor
In a major infrastructure boost, the Tamil Nadu government has given its in-principle approval for the Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s (CMRL) proposed Koyambedu–Avadi–Pattabiram corridor.
CM fears defeat, Focuses only on BJP-AIADMK alliance: Nainar
Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of being gripped by fear of electoral defeat and constantly focusing on the BJP-AIADMK alliance instead of addressing pressing public issues.
EPS says public sentiments against ruling DMK govt
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has claimed that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is rattled by the growing strength of the AIADMK-led alliance, with more parties expressing interest in joining the front.
DMDK to decide on alliance at Jan 9 meet: Sudhish
DMDK treasurer LK Sudhish announced that party general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth will determine the party’s alliance stance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s net profit declines
Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported 7.56 per cent drop in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 4,933 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, from Rs 5,337 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (FY24).
SBI declares ₹15.90 dividend per share for FY 2024–25
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector bank, has announced a dividend of ₹15.90 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The announcement was made following a meeting of the bank’s Central Board on Saturday, May 3.
ICRA downgrades Ola Electric’s debt rating
Ratings agency ICRA Limited has downgraded the debt rating of Ola Electric Mobility Limited’s automotive unit due to slower-than-expected sales and a challenging road to profitability.
