CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at six locations linked to film producer C. Alagappan in Chennai and Madurai in connection with a cheating case involving actor-turned-politician Gautami Tadimalla.The ED took over the investigation last year to probe the money laundering angle based on seven First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by the…
Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson told “kutti stories” or parables on microeconomics to explain the macroeconomics of the state, during a 90-minute press meet after releasing a white paper on the state’s fiscal management. The minister started with a couplet on medicine – “In excess…
Chennai: In another setback for AIADMK, former minister and Viralimalai MLA C Vijayabaskar quit the party and resigned the MLA post. He is expected to decide in the next few days whether to join TVK or DMK, and is likely to recontest the Viralimalai seat in the ensuing byelection.In a statement, Vijayabaskar said he was…
The Chennai Cyber Crime Police invoked the Goondas Act against political commentator Trichy Surya Siva and YouTuber Mukthar after arresting them in connection with a case involving derogatory and sexually explicit remarks made about BJP functionary and racer and her newborn twin children during a podcast aired on a YouTube channel. Chennai: Political commentator Trichy…
Chennai: With only two days left for the first ssembly session, chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day training programme for MLAs of all the parties in Chennai. MLAs of DMK, AIADMK except one, and DMDK boycotted the training programme.The event was organised by the state Assembly department. On the first day,…
Khaja Moideen, a suspected ISIS operative, and two of his aides arrested in connection with the murder of Hindu Munnani leader KPS Suresh Kumar have been acquitted by a special court for NIA cases. CHENNAI: Khaja Moideen, a suspected ISIS operative, and two of his aides arrested in connection with the murder of Hindu Munnani…
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation has formed an 18-member panel headed by three IAS officers to ensure all street lights across the city work and there are no dark spots. The panel, which sureyed the city over Sunday night and the wee hours of Monday, identified 1,817 lights that were not working. The city has 3,11,285…
Filling the Gaps: GCC commissioner G S Sameeran inspects SWD works in Anna Nagar Chennai: In the wake of key arterial stretches either having dug up roads or abandoned storm water drain pits, Greater Chennai Corporation has identified about 70km long storm water drain missing links across the city. GCC commissioner G S Sameeran has…
Cop attacked by history sheeter during vehicle check Chennai: A traffic sub-inspector was injured after being attacked by a history-sheeter during a vehicle check in Perambur on Monday evening. The suspect, identified as Shyam alias Suresh Babu, 21, of Vyasarpadi. He is also a history sheeter under category-C rowdy list.The incident occurred around 5pm on…
Hajime Aota, chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha expects a strong recovery in 2026 after a difficult 2025, projecting double-digit growth driven by resilient demand and easing supply-chain constraints. As it sharpens its focus on scooters, exports, premium products and electrification, Yamaha is looking to accelerate growth in India. Hajime Aota, chairman,…
