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They submitted the new IT Rules seek to regulate the conduct of entities that do not even come under the ambit of the Information Technology Act, 2000. (PTI Photo)

Madras HC issues notice to Centre on new IT rules

The court also allowed the petitioners to approach it if any coercive and arm-twisting action is taken under the new rules

23 Jun 2021 8:18 PM

Sasikala had been staying in Chennai's T Nagar area after returning to the city in February. (Photo: File/PTI)

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala hints at returning to active politics

This follows after AIADMK lost the power in Tamil Nadu elections to DMK

30 May 2021 11:00 AM

On Wednesday, the Chennai Ford Employees Union expressed concern in a letter to management. (Photo: PTI)

Ford halts southern India plant production as pandemic surges

The automaker will stop work at its Chennai plant on Friday and Saturday

28 May 2021 10:02 AM

An analysis of the financials of 44 companies in the film production, distribution and entertainment industry showed total expenditure also declined by nearly three-fourths, which helped minimise losses for players. — Representational image

Box office collections drop 85% in 2020

The fall in collections can be attributed to the significant fall in movie releases during the year to 75

02 Mar 2021 8:13 AM

Amit Shah addressing Vijay Sankalp Rally In Villupuram in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. (Image credit : Twitter/@AmitShah)

Shah tries to seal seat deal with Tamil Nadu CM

The indications are that the Tamil Nadu ruling party was driving a hard bargain in offering up to 21 seats for the BJP in its alliance

01 Mar 2021 9:17 AM

The Unctad report finds that a few developing nations are exhibiting stronger capabilities to use, adopt and adapt frontier technologies than their per capita GDPs would suggest. (Representational image: AFP)

India top over-performer in frontier technologies

Over-performance is measured as the difference between the actual index rankings and the estimated index rankings based on per capita income

26 Feb 2021 7:32 AM

In total, 28 memoranda Zof understanding, cumulative investment were signed between the companies and the Government of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday (Twitter@TataCompanies)

Tata Electronics to set up component-making plant in TN

These industrial parks will create employment opportunities for more than one lakh people, the government said

17 Feb 2021 4:15 AM

The firm is st to commence its manufacturing efforts with contract manufacturer Cloud Network Technology (AFP)

Amazon to make Fire TV sticks in India

India is poised to become a majorplayer in the global supply chain in the electronics and IT products industry

17 Feb 2021 4:15 AM

Vietnam, Uganda, China, Switzerland, Turkey and Taiwan experienced relatively better export performance (PTI)

Global trade recovers in December quarter

India keeps trade share in pharma, loses in apparels

13 Feb 2021 2:31 AM

Alagiri, a former union minister, is the elder brother of MK Stalin, who is the current president of DMK. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu polls 2021: Is Alagiri going to form his own party, align with BJP?

It is believed that the BJP might use Alagiri in its mission

19 Nov 2020 2:29 AM

Eminent violin maestro TN Krishnan passes away at 92

He passed away on Monday due to old age issues. Krishnan is survived by wife and two children.

03 Nov 2020 2:57 PM

ED raids DMK's Gautham Sigamani's Chennai residence, seizes assets worth Rs 8.6 cr

Sigamani is a DMK Member of Parliament from the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu.

16 Oct 2020 8:07 PM

Centre to borrow Rs 1.1 lakh cr GST compensation for states

The amount so borrowed will be passed on to the states as a back-to-back loan in lieu of GST Compensation Cess releases

16 Oct 2020 5:51 PM

It all began with British historian Edward Anderson responding to a question from food aggregator with this innocuous statement on Twitter, "Idlis are the most boring things in the world." (Pixabay)

All about an idli: British professor's tweet sparks not so 'boring' debate

The steamed rice and lentil 'cake' - a pan India favourite - is suddenly much talked about and much discussed

11 Oct 2020 2:28 PM

SP Balasubrahmanyam, the voice of Salman Khan's best songs no more

The news of SPB's death has left millions of his fans devastated

25 Sep 2020 1:51 PM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (left) and Suresh Raina. (PTI File)

Chennai Super Kings: Top-four contenders despite missing Suresh Raina

It will be a new tournament for Dhoni in slightly unfamiliar surroundings, without his most trusted lieutenant, Raina

18 Sep 2020 12:40 PM

Tamil Nadu Opposition toughens anti-NEET stance as another aspirant hangs self

The death comes days after another medical aspirant in Ariyalur in the state also allegedly committed suicide.

12 Sep 2020 7:31 PM

Legendary percussionist Sivamani with the lead star of Atkan Chatkan, Lydian Nadhaswaram. (Photo: Twitter/@drumssivamani)

Sivamani: From little drummer boy to maestro of Atkan Chatkan

The storied percussionist has scored music for a Bollywood film that's ruling the OTT platforms

11 Sep 2020 6:20 PM

Capex of states may have to cut by Rs 1- 3.4 lakh crore, finds ICRA. (AFP Photo)

States may cut FY21 capex by Rs 3 lakh crore, says ICRA

ICRA has projected that the gap between the GST compensation requirement and the cess collections for FY21 will be Rs 2.9 lakh crore

10 Sep 2020 11:06 AM

Chennai Super Kings player Suresh Raina. (AFP file photo)

So why exactly did Suresh Raina walk out on CSK?

While CSK star points to attack on 'uncle' in Punjab, team owner walks back 'prima donna' remark

01 Sep 2020 5:55 PM

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