Chennai: Tamil Nadu will soon notify a new industrial policy with special incentives to attract fresh domestic and foreign investment. It will also set up Tamil Nadu Investor Promotion Commission (TIPC) chaired by the chief secretary to draw multinational companies, governor R V Arlekar told the assembly on Thursday.He said the state aims to become…
COIMBATORE: The Karumbukadai police in the city on Thursday arrested two youths on charges of possessing pain killer tablets. The arrested have been identified as A Santhosh, 19 of Muthugounden Pudur near Sulur and M Chandan Kumar, 26 of Madukkarai Market.Acting on info about drug pills sales, the Karumbukadai police rushed to the Puttu Vikki…
Engalnd captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which begins on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New Zealand…
After months of curiosity, Dhanush’s much-awaited 55th film has finally received its official title. The makers unveiled the title ‘OM’ along with a striking first-look poster and confirmed that the film will hit theatres on October 16, 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, the film has already become one of the most talked-about Tamil projects due…
Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant run in the ODI series against Afghanistan continued as Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan starred in a crushing 170-run victory in the second ODI, helping the hosts take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.After winning the first ODI by seven wickets, India…
Under a resolution, children under 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing…
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar receives a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday. Photo by B A Raju CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt on Thursday announced that it will conduct a “social justice” survey after the Union govt completes caste enumeration as part of the population census.In his maiden address…
Trial traffic signals installed at ESSO Bunk and Pioneer Mill junctions on the Avinashi Road led to heavy congestion. COIMBATORE: ESSO Bunk and Pioneer Mill junctions on the Avinashi Road have reverted to the U-turn system as trial traffic signals installed in both places led to heavy congestion. Following petitions from residents and the public…
Akshay Kumar visited Mata Vaishno Devi Temple ahead of his film Welcome To The Jungle’s release on June 26, 2026. Fans mobbed him for selfies at the temple. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film features a massive ensemble cast of 34 actors including Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani and others. Ahead of the release of his…
India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Shubman Gill‘s remarkable purple patch continued on Wednesday as the India captain produced another batting masterclass, prompting high praise from Sunil Gavaskar after India’s emphatic ODI series-clinching victory over Afghanistan in Lucknow.Gill has enjoyed a stunning run of form over the past three weeks, piling up runs across…