Domestic sales of PV makers Chennai: The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry delivered a resilient performance in May 2026, with four of the six leading automakers—which together account for nearly 94% of India’s PV volumes—posting double-digit year-on-year growth despite recent vehicle price increases driven by rising raw material costs linked to the West Asia crisis,…
CHENNAI: In the wake of an ammonia leak at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur that claimed seven lives, the Tamil Nadu govt will constitute a high-level committee to audit hazardous industries in the state and prevent such accidents in the future. “Chief minister C Joseph Vijay has issued orders to form the committee, and…
President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP Deep-sea mining companies face a blizzard of litigation if they forge ahead with “unlawful” plans backed by U.S. President Donald Trump to dig critical minerals from the ocean floor, the head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) told AFP on Friday (May 22, 2026). The UN-backed body…
NEW DELHI: An unusual scene unfolded during the fourth match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla on Monday when Sri Lanka A’s scoreboard already showed 10/0 before their openers had even taken guard and before the first ball of the chase was bowled.India A, powered by half-centuries from Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam, posted…
People born on the dates 2, 11, 20 and 29 are ruled by the Mulank 2, a number of the Moon in Numerology. Mulank 2 natives are known for their emotional depth, sensitivity, and strong intuition. They are often said to absorb energies around them more intensely than others.Numerology experts say these people don’t just…
Chennai: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is planning to promote the lesser-known yet significant ancient rock-cut temple in Mahendravadi near Arakkonam, some 90km from Chennai.ASI will create parking facilities and an information centre near the rock monument, which is among the earliest stone temples in Tamil Nadu. It was built by Pallava King Mahendra…
K Annamalai (Photos by J Jackson) Reflecting on his differences with BJP leadership, the rise of Vijay’s TVK, the decline of traditional political formations, and his vision for a new political culture in Tamil Nadu, ‘We, The Leaders’ founder K Annamalai outlines an ambitious roadmap centred on governance, grassroots leadership and institutional renewal. In his…
Chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran Chennai: Welcoming the US-Iran peace deal, chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday said India must continue to grow faster in such an environment.In his virtual address at the inaugural edition of the CPCL-SOOPER Leadership Lecture Series here, he said the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint, can…
Chennai: Former Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Sunday alleged that the delay in cabinet formation in Puducherry was due to “bargaining” by MLAs for ministries and that cabinet berths were being “sold”.Narayanasamy sought an explanation from AINRC leader and chief minister N Rangasamy. “There is information that there was intense bargaining for ministries. Cabinet…
U.S. President Donald Trump. FIle | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States on Wednesday (July 23, 2026) announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The move comes as the United States under President Donald Trump…