TAMIL NADU
Actor Ajith Kumarâs mother, Mohini, passed away in Chennai on Saturday (May 30) due to age-related ailments. She was 85. Her demise has left the film fraternity and fans in deep sorrow.
CHENNAI
Chennai, May 30: In a first-of-its-kind move at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, the Department of Human Resources Management has made biometric and Face ID-based attendance compulsory for all officers and staff from June 1. According to government sources, the new…
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NATION
New Delhi, May 30: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday made fresh allegations of discrepancies in the CBSEâs process for awarding a contract for the On-screen Marking Scheme (OSM), seeking a judicial inquiry…
WORLD
SPORTS
Paris, May 30: Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 French Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in a dramatic five-set comeback at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old fought back from two sets down to win…
BUSINESS
Read MoreIndia and the US are poised to soon firm up the much-awaited trade agreement that will be both “beneficial” and “sustainable” and will advance the mutual interests of both nations, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday while asserting that the overall bilateral ties are set to witness an upward trajectory.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Maharatna PSU, has intensified fuel supply and distribution operations across smaller towns, semi-urban markets, and regional geographies to ensure uninterrupted availability of petrol and diesel amid a recent surge in demand across parts of the country.
In a landmark achievement for Indiaâs maritime sector, the Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited have recorded a combined all-time high cargo throughput of 107 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the financial year 2025â26. Announcing the milestone, Chennai Port Authority Chairman S. Viswanathan and KPL Chairperson and Managing Director Irene Cynthia highlighted the robust operational and financial performance of both ports.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has launched Service Assure, a new feature under its IL Smart Assist programme, promising to reach private car customers within 30 minutes in case of breakdowns or accidents. The service is currently available across eight metro cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai.
ENTERTAINMENT
The blockbuster success of Karuppu, starring Suriya and directed by RJ Balaji, continues unabated, with the film reportedly crossing the âč300 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Released on May 15, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year, maintaining a strong theatrical run well into its third week. Trade reports indicate that the filmâs consistent performance across domestic and international markets…
COLUMNS
TR Jawahar, in his Point-Blank column, says a controversial judicial remark branding unemployed youth as âcockroachesâ has spiralled into a sharp digital uprising, with satire morphing into a serious critique of power and privilege.
TR Jawahar writes in his Point-Blank column that the rupee is once again on a slippery slope, inching uncomfortably close to the âč100-per-dollar threshold.
T R JAWAHAR in his PointBlank column says, Tamil Naduâs Gen Z is quietly rejecting alcohol culture, choosing fitness, mental clarity and financial prudence over the once-glorified drinking habits shaped by politics and cinema.
Delimitation Bill was a grand plan to balloon the Lok Sabha from 543 to a cool 850 seats. While the fiery speeches about federalism and north-south wars hog the headlines, the real Tamil Nadu weekend chuckle lies in the small print nobody wants to admit
