SBI pays Rs 8,077 cr as dividend to govt

Power, energy sector witness robust growth Mumbai, June 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday received a dividend cheque of Rs 8,076.84 crore on behalf of the government from the State Bank of India (SBI) for the financial year 2024-25. The cheque was presented to the Finance Minister by SBI chairman CS Setty at her office in the presence of senior officials. “Smt @nsitharaman receives a dividend cheque of Rs 8076.84 crore for FY 2024-25 from CS Setty, Chairman – @TheOfficialSBI,” Nirmala Sitharaman Office posted on social media platform X.

CMRL to celebrate 10 years

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to celebrate a significant milestone—completing 10 years of successful operations on June 29, 2025.

Chennai Metro Phase-II: Koyambedu–Trade Centre Stretch to Be Ready by June 2026

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced that the much-anticipated Koyambedu to Chennai Trade Centre stretch, part of Phase-II Corridor 5, is expected to be completed by June 2026. This route will connect key localities such as Alapakkam, Valasaravakkam, Karambakkam, and Alwarthirunagar, offering commuters seamless travel with multiple interchange options.

Retired IRS Officer KG Arunraj Joins Vijay’s TVK

Chennai, June 10: Retired Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer KG Arunraj has officially joined actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He has been appointed as the party’s General Secretary for Policy and Propaganda.

7 People Fined ₹2,000 Each for Defacing Hindi Text at Railway Station

In Tamil Nadu’s Palayankottai, seven individuals were fined ₹2,000 each for defacing Hindi text on a railway station signboard. Among them was a DMK state-level office-bearer. The group had painted over the Hindi portion of the sign in protest against the imposition of Hindi, demanding that only Tamil and English be used.

Tamil Nadu Sweats as 10 Locations Hit Heat‑Wave Threshold

According to the Tamil Nadu Meteorological Centre’s latest bulletin on June 9, ten locations across the state recorded heat‑wave level temperatures. The highest scorching temperature was registered in Thoothukudi, reaching 103 °F (39.4 °C). Following closely, Chennai Meenambakkam and Madurai Airport reported highs of 102 °F (39 °C)