Chennai: Madras high court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a probe by income tax (I-T) department into alleged concealment of details such as investments and bank accounts in the election affidavit of former AIADMK minister S P Velumani.Refusing to entertain the plea, first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul…
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)-led digital learning platform Swayam Plus has launched three new AI courses, in partnership with IIT-M Pravartak, under the ‘AI for All’ campaign, further strengthening its mission to make digital skills accessible to a wider audience. The newly launched courses — AI for aspiring engineers, for administrators, and prompt…
On Thursday, a total of 4.85 crore voters exercised their franchise in 234 constituencies. Of CHENNAI: Women outvoted men by more than 17 lakh in Thursday’s polling to elect members for the state’s 17th Assembly. It represented a 2.19% higher turnout than that of their male counterparts, continuing the trend of women leading democratic participation…
CHENNAI: Polling in seven of Chennai’s 16 assembly constituencies crossed the 70% mark by 3 pm on Thursday, with several segments in the city recording voter turnout comparable to high-polling districts in the rest of Tamil Nadu.At least 19 lakh people out of the 28.3 lakh voters have cast their votes in the city. Polling…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd (TNPL) reported a sharp jump in profitability for FY26, with profit after tax (PAT) surging to ₹248 crore from just ₹4 crore in the previous year, aided largely by a one-time deferred tax reversal.The company’s board has recommended a dividend of ₹4 per share (40% on a face…
Chennai voters, including first-timers, expressed diverse motivations for casting their ballots. From championing women’s empowerment and safety to seeking a change in governance and believing in the democratic process, citizens actively participated. Many highlighted the importance of individual votes in shaping the state’s future, with some anticipating a competitive election influenced by new political entrants….
Western Tamil Nadu witnessed a significant surge in voter turnout, exceeding 88% and surpassing 2021 levels, particularly in AIADMK strongholds like Salem. The ruling DMK’s northern bastion also saw a substantial increase. While Karur district topped the state with over 92% turnout, the southern region lagged behind with lower participation. By: Shanmughsundaram.jSeveral districts of western…
CHENNAI: Largely peaceful polling in Tamil Nadu on Thursday was marred by sporadic clashes between cadres of DMK and TVK in several parts of the state.In Harbour constituency, tension flared when supporters of HR&CE minister P K Sekarbabu and TVK candidate ‘Sinora’ P S Ashok clashed near a polling booth on Angappa Naicken Street. According…
CHENNAI: Empty roads, brisk biriyani sales, crowded juice stalls where youngsters boasted their inked fingers, cab drivers fleecing passengers – this was Chennai on April 23, when the city went to vote.As voting commenced, the characteristic hustle and bustle that defines the city disappeared. Public transport moved with lighter loads, cinema theatres opened only in…
CHENNAI: At 95, when most would prefer comfort over crowds, veteran screenwriter Chitralaya Gopu chose conviction. Election officials had made arrangements for him to cast his vote from home, but Gopu had other plans.At around 8.30am on Thursday, in a crisply ironed shirt and dhoti, he went to the polling booth at a municipal school…
