'Centre has no respect for democracy'

NTK founder Seeman said that Annapoorna hotel MD Srinivasan had asked the union finance minister a clarification about GST which has been affecting a lot of people in a democratic way, but he was compelled to apologise.

Hotelier clip: BJP expels Coimbatore functionary

THE controversy over the video of a hotelier apologising to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken its first toll on the BJP, as the district unit, on Saturday, expelled a party functionary for his alleged comments linking a top district functionary with the incident.

Cong: Will BJP ask Gadkari to apologise for his GST letter?

TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai has equated the incidents of Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's earlier letter on GST to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Saturday's controversial meeting the FM had with D Srinivasan, MD of Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowri Shankar Hotels Pvt Ltd.

CM's medal for 127 officers

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin has announced Chief Minister's Medal (Anna medal) to be given to 127 officers and personnel in police and other uniformed services on the occasion of DMK founder C N Annadurai's birth anniversary.

Pvt agency to enumerate hoardings in city

THE city corporation has proposed to rope in a private agency for the enumeration and physical verification of hoardings in select areas in the city to identify unauthorised ones.

Traffic diversion on Santhome and Kamaraj roads for idol procession

AS several Vinayakar idols will be taken in procession for immersion on Sunday to Srinivasapuram at Foreshore Estate, traffic diversions will be implemented as traffic congestion is expected on Kamaraj Road and Santhome High Road.

Inspired by books, man aims to spread word

MAGINE curling up with a book on a serene terrace, enveloped by the soothing rustle of pages and the gentle caress of a fresh breeze.

ROOT FOR FALLEN TREES, HELP THEM TAKE SHOT AT LIFE

BENEATH the scorching sun, where the sands of Pondy Marina glisten like gold, D Anandan, whose hands are calloused from nurturing plants, stands as a silent guardian in front of a banyan tree.

CM returns from US, to meet PM regarding metro rail, edu funds

ARRIVING in Chennai on Saturday after his 17day visit to the United States, Chief Minister MK Stalin said he would seek an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately in connection with the release of funds for the school education department and Phase-II of the Chennai Metro Rail project.

Dynasty vs J&K youth in assembly polls, says Modi

IN his first assembly election rally in J&K, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out the National Conference, the Congress and the PDP, saying the polls will decide the future of the region where militancy was taking its last breath.

Stalemate on amid high drama

Didi visits protest site, calls for talks | Docs yield on streaming, accept signing of minutes

Hanuman tale: Girls shine through sport

HE was not in Bangaon. He was sitting in the stands at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, watching his wards at the junior South Asian Athletics Championships here on Friday.

DRUGS MELT AS GOVT DEPOTS FACE 'HEAT'

DRUGS MELT AS GOVT A CHENNAI resident, who is a regular visitor to the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in aged tablets remains unresolved.

Agarwal, Pratam give India A edge over India D

HALF-CENTURIES by skipper Mayank Agarwal and Pratam Singh helped India A reach 115 for one in their second innings and extend their hold over India D after second day's play of the Duleep Trophy on Friday.

India train behind closed doors

Hosts put through their paces in first training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of busy season in the presence of head coach and new support staff

ACT hockey: Favourites India look to continue supremacy over Pakistan

A SEMIFINAL berth already secured, unbeaten India will look to continue the winning run and supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan in their last round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Balaji to do singles duty vs Sweden

FOR the second consecutive Davis Cup tie, India are relying on doubles specialist N Sriram Balaji to do the singles duty with captain Rohit Rajpal on Friday deciding to play him on the opening day of the World Group I contest against Sweden along with Ramkumar Ramanathan.

Forex reserves soar by $5.25 bn to $690 bn

THE forex reserves, best defence against external macroeconomic and financial threats, added $5.248 billion during the week to September 6, nearing the $690 billion mark.

Coal production up by 5.85% to 412 MT in FY25

INDIA'S coal production has increased 5.85% in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching a provisional figure of 411.62 million tonne (MT) as of September 12, 2024.

Nazara buys 47.7% in PokerBaazi parent Moonshine for ₹982 cr

GAMING and sports media company Nazara Technologies has acquired a 47.7% stake in Moonshine Technology, the parent company of online poker gaming platform PokerBaazi for 832 crore through a secondary transaction.

Sebi chief, spouse deny Cong claim, mull legal remedy

UNDER fire from the Opposition Congress for over a fortnight now, Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and husband Dhaval have countered the allegations and issued a statement in their personal capacity.

'Realty exposure may be short-sellers' target'

Guv expresses concerns that proliferation of non-bank institutions in fin intermediation may create systemic risks

'Ecom Express used incorrect nos in DRHP'

SOFTBANK-backed logistics firm Delhivery has claimed that IPO-bound Ecom Express has used misleading data about the company in its draft initial public offering prospectus.

GQG Partners acquires 1.24% stake in Patanjali Foods for ₹835 crore

GQG Partners on Friday increased its stake in Patanjali Foods by acquiring a 1.24% holding from promoter group entity Patanjali Ayurved Ltd for about ₹835 crore through an open market transaction.

Max to buy 64% in Jaypee Healthcare

MAX Healthcare (MHIL) is acquirng 64% stake in Jaypee Healthcare for an enterprise value of ₹1,660 crore.

Israeli forces withdraw from West Bank's Tubas

THE families of Palestinians who were killed in an air strike in the occupied West Bank city of Tubas held funerals on Friday after Israeli forces withdrew following their latest raid in the territory.

Russia to expel six U.K. diplomats over alleged subversive activities

Starmer, Biden to weigh Ukraine’s request to use long-range missiles

Heavy rains pound U'khand, damage highways

TORRENTIAL rains which began on Wednesday night continued throughout Thursday throwing normal life out of gear.

Internal rift in Gujarat BJP escalates as leaders battle it out in the open

FACTIONALISM within the BJP in Gujarat has spilled into public view, reaching the police station as tensions escalate within the Kalol municipality in Gandhinagar district.

Hooda stamp in nominations for Haryana polls Cong

IN the Congress candidate lists for the Haryana assembly elections, the stamp of Leader of Opposition and former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda is evident.