CHENNAI: A three-day special drive kick-started in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to enrol young and first-time eligible electors, chief electoral officer Archana Patnaik said.In a statement, the CEO said special focus would be given to urban areas and major cities to increase the enrolment of young and first-time eligible electors. The services of electoral literacy…
South Korean football team after winning the Asian Games gold medal. (Pic credit: X) South Korea is reconsidering a decades-old military service benefit for elite athletes after controversial comments by Asian Games gold medallists triggered a fresh public debate over whether sporting success should continue to qualify some young men for an alternative to the…
CHENNAI: Around 1.7 crore consumers including households, commercial and other low-tension (LT) categories in all major corporations in the state are set to get their electricity meters replaced with smart meters, as Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) has floated tenders in seven different packages inviting service providers of advanced metering infrastructure. In Chennai…
File Pic: Manchester City players and staff after winning the Premier League title . (Reuters Photo) Former England captain Gary Lineker believes Manchester City should accept responsibility for their Premier League financial breaches and take whatever punishment comes their way, saying such a move could help draw a line under one of the biggest scandals…
Chennai: The state govt on Monday issued an order for implementing its flagship “Annan Seer” scheme and allotted ₹812 crore as the first instalment for this year.The scheme will come into effect from Monday, said social welfare and women empowerment department secretary Pallavi Baldev in the order. The scheme is one of the key poll…
Several Indian wrestlers, including 2024 U17 World Champion Neha Sangwan, have been refused US visas, putting their participation in the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas from October 12 to 18 in doubt.The wrestlers were verbally told that their visa applications had been refused because they were below 20 years of age and unemployed….
(AI image) In Tiruvottiyur, a six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted early Wednesday morning by four migrant workers CHENNAI: A youth from Bihar was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Tiruvottiyur.The child, who lived with her parents in the area, fell ill a few…
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel NEW DELHI: After a successful Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, where India finished fourth in the medal tally with 85 medals, including 21 gold, the country’s para-athletes will look to carry the momentum into the Asian Para Games.Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been chosen as India’s flag…
Recently, a city hotel hosted an exclusive preview evening for Jazztober Fest 2026, setting the stage for a celebration of music, merriment and Bavarian-inspired revelry. With live music, festive indulgences and cultural experiences on the menu, the evening offered a taste of the festivities ahead. Think jaunty tunes, beer mugs and a cheerful Oktoberfest spirit,…
Former India batter Suresh Raina has welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian T20I squad, calling the veteran pacer’s comeback a reward for his discipline, hard work and resilience.Bhuvneshwar, 36, is back in the India setup nearly four years after his last international appearance. His India career had been on hold since the 2022 T20…