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Metro line from Poonamallee to Parandur to cost ₹15K crore

THE detailed project report for the 52.94-km metro rail extension from Poonamallee to Parandur airport was submitted by Chennai Metro Rail managing director MA Siddique to additional chief secretary to government, Special initiatives Department, K Gopal.

Pricey Starlink to target niche customers

ELON Musk-led Starlink may target niche customers in India due to its pricing, which is significantly higher than the services provided by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.

Lakshya stuns Christie, Sat-Chi concede match

INDIA'S Lakshya Sen stunned world no. 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in a superlative display to enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Championships here on Thursday.

Bumrah should not cut pace, bowl in short spells: McGrath

FORMER Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath believed that the IPL starting from March 22 would be exciting as usual.

Man skips full vaccine dose, dies of rabies

A 32-year-old man died of rabies on Thursday at the Tiruvannamalai GH.

Google unveils Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics ER for smarter Al-powered robots

GOOGLE has launched two new AI models-Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics ER-designed to help robots think, move, and interact like humans.

Roadmap to Restore Peace in Manipur Implemented

The Centre is reportedly implementing a roadmap to restore peace in Manipur.

Gujarat & Litchfield's dream run comes to end in Mumbai

IN the depths of the internet, specifically on Instagram, lies an account that identifies itself as a \"Fruit and Vegetable Shop.\" The bio of this account helps one make sense of that identification.

IndusInd fiasco: CEO made ₹100 cr in share sale

CEO Sumant Kathpalia and deputy CEO Arun Khurana sold shares worth ₹157 crore during 2023 and 2024

In short term, TN's growth rate to be 9%, says economic survey

THE first-ever economic survey of Tamil Nadu released by Chief Minister M K Stalin for the year 2024-25 said that based on current trends and economic projections, the state seems to be well-positioned for robust growth in the coming years.

After raid at 25 places, ED claims ₹1K cr financial fraud in Tasmac

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED), in a statement on Thursday, alleged that its recent searches in Tasmac offices have revealed \"a well-orchestrated scheme\" through which distilleries, particularly through bottling units, generated unaccounted cash of over ₹1,000 crore.

Putin backs call for Ukraine ceasefire but...

...Has serious questions about the 30-day truce proposal; Trump says statement promising but is not complete

Reimagine Political System To Solve Delimitation Puzzle

We can't weaken the democratic principle of valuing all citizens equally, nor punish the south for better governance. A stronger Rajya Sabha and more decentralisation are better options

Palestinians are not being expelled from Gaza: Trump

ARAB countries welcomed an extremely brief remark from President Donald Trump indicating he has backed away from his plan to depopulate Gaza.

Gensol approves ₹600 cr fundraising to pare debt

FACING rating downgrades and liquidity challenges, Gensol Engineering's board has approved fundraising initiatives totalling ₹600 crore to reduce debt and improve its debt-equity ratio.

Bilateral ties: India, B'desh naval forces carry out coordinated patrol

INDIA and Bangladesh conducted a naval exercise and coordinated patrol in the Bay of Bengal this week that provided an opportunity for both the navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations.

New book on Chennai Super Kings to be launched on Sunday

With the 2025 Indian Premier League getting underway next week, PS Raman, the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu and former Tamil Nadu Cricket Association vice-president, announced the launch of his new book that chronicles the journey of Chennai Super Kings franchise from the beginning till last season.

RO approves BFI electoral college without Thakur's name

In another setback for former sports minister Anurag Thakur, returning officer for the Boxing Federation of India election RK Gauba, former Delhi High Court judge, has ruled that the Electoral College prepared and published by its president Ajay Singh is final.

Navy's car rally flagged off

THE Indian Navy's car rally, Nautical Trail, was flagged off on Thursday by Rear Admiral Satish Shenai, Flag Officer of the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, from INS Adyar.

Assam, Meghalaya fight it out on Byrnihat pollution

MEGHALAYA has virtually denied contributing to air pollution in Byrnihat, an industrial town on its border with Assam.

Over 250 booked in toll plaza attack

OVER 250 persons were booked on Thursday for allegedly attacking the toll plaza at Savukkampatti near Lakshmipuram in Batlagundu, ahead of its scheduled inauguration on Wednesday.

TASMAC SCRAPS 'SPECIAL ORDER' LIQUOR SYSTEM

TAMIL Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has temporarily scrapped the 'special order' system, which allowed Tasmac district managers to place orders from distilleries or breweries based on stock availability in its depots or godowns rather than data from retail outlets on the sale of liquor varieties.

New eel species named 'Tamilicum'

SCIENTISTS of ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) discovered a new eel species called Ariosoma tamilicum off Thoothukudi coast.

Forex kitty up by $15.3 bn, biggest rise since Aug '21

THE foreign exchange reserves, which have been falling since October as the RBI was defending the rupee, has recorded biggest weekly gains since August 27, 2021, jumping by $15.3 billion to touch $654 billion for the week to March 7.

Industries Expanding Ops Through Tech Adoption, Creating More Jobs

THE state's manufacturing sector has shown significant resilience and expansion in recent years, with employment levels, productivity, and wages witnessing steady growth.

Doc, wife & 2 sons found dead at house

FOUR of a family were found dead at their house in Thirumangalam on Thursday.

Min: North Indians have no other job than making kids

In a controversial remark in the ongoing war of words between DMK and the BJP-ruled centre over NEP and delimitation, Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said, \"North Indians have no other job except making children.\"

Patanjali Acquires Stake in Magma General Insurance

Billionaire Adar Poonawalla's Sanoti Properties has approved the sale of its insurance subsidiary, Magma General Insurance Limited (formerly Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited), to Patanjali Ayurved Limited and Noida-headquartered diversified conglomerate DS Group for nearly ₹4,500 crore.

Perks of the costliest IPL tickets: Hospitality, free jerseys and more

CSK & RCB yet to officially start ticket sales while DC will open their general sale on Friday

DMK govt to table last full budget today

AS Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu is set to table the last full-fledged budget of the present government on Friday, expectations are high as to whether the ruling DMK would go full-throttle on populist measures ahead of the 2026 Assembly election, or exercise prudence by ensuring effective implementation of its existing social welfare schemes while maintaining the deficits at optimal level, for the state's increasing debt has become a key point of criticism for opposition parties.