India is the strongest chess playing nation: Vijayalakshmi hails country's rapid riseChennai's Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi, India's first IM and WGM, asserts the nation's chess dominance is unmatched and will only grow. She hig...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Kashmir tourism boom: Vande Bharat, road trips fuel surge in short staysHoteliers, tour operators and officials said the newly launched Vande Bharat Express has helped boost tourism in the valley, known for its ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu DhabiAir India Express is poised to launch international flights from the new Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, marking a significant...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Gen Z retires annual holiday, prefers weekend trips, short breaks: ReportIndian Gen Z is redefining travel, favouring frequent short breaks over single annual holidays. Research reveals 87% prefer trips under a w...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Over 1.4 lakh aspirants to appear for NEET-UG re-exam in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu is all set for the NEET re-examination on Sunday, with over 1.4 lakh medical aspirants participating across 307 centres. Followi...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Chennai port launches 21-voyage cruise season as MV Empress arrivesChennai Port witnessed a significant boost to cruise tourism with the arrival of MV Empress, launching an extensive three-month season. The...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain expected in over 10 districts of Tamil NaduTamil Nadu braces for heavy downpours as the Southwest Monsoon officially begins, with over ten districts, particularly those near the West...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets Navratna status, becomes 28th such CPSEChennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has achieved Navratna status, a significant upgrade granting it greater financial and operational ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend supportThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Harshit Rana added to India squad for third ODI against AfghanistanPacer Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan. He completed his rehabilitation from a knee injury. Ra...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals what inspires her most after meeting CM Vijay in Chennai. Actress says, 'He was never meant to be just a hero on screen...'Ahead of the release of Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu met Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in Chennai and shared an inspiring note on social ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Blue Dart Aviation to expand cargo operations across five emerging Indian hubs, targets high-value cargoBlue Dart Aviation is gearing up to enhance its air cargo operations by launching services in five new industrial hotspots over the next fi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government empowers CMDA to give planning permission for high-rise buildingsChennai Metropolitan Development Authority now grants planning permissions for high-rise buildings. This streamlines approvals for projects...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Hindon bets on expansion to stay relevant in NCR airport raceHindon civil terminal in Ghaziabad is undergoing a major expansion. This will increase aircraft parking from two to six bays and boost pass...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU servicesIn a move to transform regional travel, Southern Railway has unveiled an extensive expansion of services throughout Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST