The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Centre for allegedly withholding over Rs 2,151 crore in central education funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme for 2024-2025. A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan took note of the fact that the state government filed the… Continue reading "SC refuses urgent hearing to TN’s plea against Centre"
The total number of active Covid-19 cases in India touched 6,491, as of 8 am on Monday, as 358 fresh cases of the virus were reported in the last 24 hours in the country, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. No new Covid-19-related deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, the Ministry stated. Kerala continues to… Continue reading "Number of corona cases crossed 6,000, 6 more deaths reported"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government’s focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. As the NDA government at the Centre completes 11 years in office, Mr Modi reaffirmed that in all sectors, including science, education, sports, StartUps, and the armed forces, women are… Continue reading "Women are excelling, inspiring people in all sectors: PM Modi"
Love Marriage is an upcoming Tamil film, starring actor Vikram Prabhu in the lead role. Helmed by debutant filmmaker Shanmuga Priyan, the makers of the film announced the release date on Friday. It is set to hit theatres on June 27. It features Sushmitha Bhat, who appeared in the Malayalam film Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, as the female lead.… Continue reading "Vikram Prabhu’s Love Marriage gets a release date"
Only a couple of months are left for Coolie release, one of the most expected films this year in Tamil cinema. It marks the first collaboration of Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj. As per fresh media reports, the makers are gearing up to release the promo of the first single Chikitu Vibe. A glimpse was already shared by the makers. It… Continue reading "T Rajendhar and Anirudh shoot for promo for Chikitu Vibe from Coolie"
The third phase trial run of the Chennai Metro Rail’s driverless train between Poonamallee and Porur was successfully completed. This trial involved the downline track and included checks on the Auxiliary Substation (ASS) at Poonamallee Bypass station, which was successfully charged with a 33kV power supply cable, according to reports. The trial focused on the 10-km viaduct section between Porur… Continue reading "Third phase of driverless metro train trial run between Poonamallee- Porur successful"
The Madras High Court has declined to order a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 for undergraduate medical courses, dismissing petitions filed by 16 candidates who claimed they were affected by a power outage during the exam. The candidates, who took the test on May 4 at centres including PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Avadi, Government… Continue reading "Madras High Court dismisses petitions seeking re-exam over power outage"
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday reduced the key lending rate, or repo rate, by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5% from 6%. The decision was announced after the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, concluded its three-day meeting that began on June 4. “After a detailed assessment of the evolving… Continue reading "RBI slashes key lending rate for 3rd consecutive time, brings it down to 5.5%"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure after receiving a call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J Carney, congratulating him on his recent election victory. During the conversation, Modi also thanked Carney for extending an invitation to attend the upcoming G7… Continue reading "PM Modi accepts Canadian PM Carney’s invitation to G-7 Summit"
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, along with key nominees from both the DMK and AIADMK, filed nominations today for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political development ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. The ruling DMK has fielded four candidates, including renominated Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate P Wilson, award-winning Tamil writer and poet Rokiah Malik… Continue reading "Rajya Sabha polls: Kamal Haasan, P Wilson among file nominations"