The Tamil Nadu government is set to acquire the remaining 33% stake in the Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) from Indian Railways for an estimated Rs 600–700 crore, bringing the entire system under state control.
860 special buses deployed for weekend rush on TN
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations will operate 860 special buses statewide from tomorrow (December 12) through Sunday (December 14) to handle anticipated weekend travel demand from Chennai and other hubs
TVK holds district secretaries meet
The district secretaries’ meeting of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) concluded today at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, marking a key organisational step as the party intensified its preparations for the upcoming elections.
Tamil Nadu to take full control of Chennai MRTS
The Tamil Nadu government is set to acquire the remaining 33% stake in the Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) from Indian Railways for an estimated Rs 600–700 crore, bringing the entire system under state control.
Chennai braces for dengue season: Health officials urge precautions
With the rainy season behind and stagnant water pockets still visible across the city, Chennai is once again on alert for dengue outbreaks.
2026 polls: AIADMK to issue nomination forms from Dec 15
The AIADMK has announced that starting December 15, it will begin handing out “voluntary petitions” (nomination or application forms) for those wishing to contest the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.
OPS to float a new party after AIADMK snub?
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) faces a pivotal moment as he prepares a major decision on December 15 regarding his AIADMK Cadres’ Rights Retrieval Committee’s future, potentially transforming it into a full-fledged political party.
‘Looking forward to serving India with Starlink’
Elon Musk has said that he is eager to bring Starlink services to India.
India’s Youth Boom: Unemployment Rate Falls Sharply
According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the youth unemployment rate has dropped from 17.8% in 2017–18 to 10.2% in 2023–24, underscoring a promising economic shift.
