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A huge number of iPhones, smartwatches, USB chips, storage devices, camera lens and cigarettes worth Rs 1.1 crore were also seized. (Photo: Representational)

Gold worth Rs 6.24 crore seized on tip-off at Chennai airport; 6 held

The gold was concealed in domestic appliances and gadgets by passengers.

22 Feb 2019 5:40 PM

The partnership between Intellect Design Arena and HUDCO includes provision of digital lending, treasury, general ledger and integrated accounting. (Photo: File)

Intellect Design Arena to provide digital solution to HUDCO

HUDCO is a wholly-owned entity of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

21 Feb 2019 3:34 PM

Congress seals DMK deal, gets 10 seats

Stalin said the DMK would take the decision on the byelections to 21 Assembly constituencies after the Election Commission announces the poll dates.

21 Feb 2019 1:26 AM

DMK Chief M K Stalin accuses AIADMK-PMK allaince was formed not for the benefit of the country, but for monetary gain. (Photo: File)

DMK Chief slams AIADMK-PMK pact, says alliance for monetary gain

Stalin pointed out that the AIADMK-PMK alliance had contested seven seats in the 2009 assembly elections and two in the Lok Sabha polls.

19 Feb 2019 6:39 PM

The PMK will contest on six Lok Sabha seats and will be given one Rajya Sabha seat. (Photo:ANI)

LS polls: PMK will support AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) will support the AIADMK- BJP front in Tamil Nadu in the forthcoming general elections.

19 Feb 2019 12:41 PM

Kamal Haasan sais, In Azad Kashmir, they are using Jihadis' pictures in trains to portray them as heroes. That is a foolish thing to do. India too behaves with an equal amount of foolishness, it is not a correct thing to do.' (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan gives clarification over controversial 'plebiscite' comment

Talking about Kashmir problems, Haasan said that if India and Pakistan 'behave well', the LoC will be under check.

18 Feb 2019 1:34 PM

Haasan referred to Stalin who came out of Tamil Nadu Assembly in torn shirt on Sunday when the AIADMK government led by Chief Minister K Palaniswami sought vote of confidence. (Photo: File)

'Are you not ashamed of copying from small boy?': Kamal Haasan's dig at Stalin

Haasan said he cannot wear a torn shirt, and even if his shirt gets torn in the assembly, he would wear another shirt.

18 Feb 2019 12:28 PM

The upward revision in interest rate on domestic term deposits was for three years to less than five years, five years and above five years. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian Bank revises interest rates on term deposits

The Indian Bank announced upward revision in interest rate on domestic term deposits by 50 bps to 90 bps for amount less than Rs one crore.

17 Feb 2019 4:21 PM

The company said despite its efforts some of the employees did not respond to its appeal making them to dismiss them from service with effect from February 11. (Photo: File)

Labour unrest in focus again as workers of some companies resort to strike

Pricol said, following the strike, it transferred some of the agitating employees to other plants as per the contract conditions.

17 Feb 2019 3:19 PM

In a statement, Rajnikanth warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any propaganda. (ANI)

Superstar Rajinikanth not to contest Lok Sabha elections

The 68-year-old actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth had announced his entry into politics on December 31, 2017.

17 Feb 2019 11:57 AM

It would have more than 5,000 shops, 300 retail outlets with world-class infrastructure, warehousing, logistics, supply and trade ecosystem. (Photo: Pixelbay)

SPR Group signs two MoUs with Jaquar Group

SPR Group, Managing Director, Hitesh Kawad exchanged documents with Jaquar Group, Director and Promoter, Rajesh Mehra.

16 Feb 2019 6:30 PM

For the year 2017-18, the company recorded a turnover of Rs 3,123 crore. (Photo: Twitter)

Jaquar Group eyes Rs 3,900 crore revenue in 2018-19

As part of its expansion plans in the country, the firm inaugurated an exclusive brand showroom at Madhavaram.

16 Feb 2019 4:39 PM

The CBI Special Court on January 30 framed fresh charges in the illegal telephone exchange case filed by the CBI against Maran brothers and others after a detailed order was passed by the high court. (Photo: File)

Maran brothers approach HC, seeks to quash charges in illegal telephone exchange case

They claimed that guidelines were not followed by the trial court at the time of framing charges in the case.

15 Feb 2019 2:57 PM

However, revenues taken together during first three quarters of current financial year (March to December 2018) increased by 15 per cent to Rs 20,209 crore compared to Rs 17,576 crore in the corresponding period of previous year. (Photo: File)

Ashok Leyland's profit drops to Rs 381 crore in Q3 FY19 on lower sales

The flagship company of Hinduja Group had reported a net profit of Rs 485 crore in the same quarter of previous year.

15 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)

Rs 2,000 aid to 60 lakh BPL families in Tamil Nadu

Making a suo moto announcement TN CM said the proposal was part of the state government’s efforts to ensure inclusive growth.

12 Feb 2019 5:29 AM

Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. (Photo: File)

Delay in release of GST share impinging TN finances: O Panneerselvam

The fiscal deficit as per the budget estimates of 2019-20 was expected to be at Rs 44,176.36 crore.

08 Feb 2019 2:33 PM

The per capita income of the state has increased from Rs 1.03 lakh in 2011-12 to Rs 1.42 lakh in 2017-18 in real terms.

No new taxes in Tamil Nadu budget for 2019-20

The government proposed a revenue deficit estimated at around Rs 14,300 crore.

08 Feb 2019 2:16 PM

During investigation, Balakrishnan confessed to having killed his wife Sandhya in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Chennai filmmaker arrested 2 weeks after wife's body parts found in bins

The woman's identity was also established two weeks after her severed limbs with tattoo designs were found in a dumpyard.

07 Feb 2019 10:11 AM

Kamal Hassan said the promises made to farmers might look impressive but that it would amount to a paltry sum, when broken down to per diem. (Photo: File)

Union budget self-serving, legitimate version of money for votes: Kamal Haasan

Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal had presented the NDA government's interim budget last Friday.

05 Feb 2019 3:36 PM

Jayalalithaa died on December 5, 2016 and the Commission of Inquiry was constituted the next year by the AIADMK government following allegations and suspicions surrounding her death. (Photo: File)

J Jayalalithaa had mood swings during hospitalisation: Doctor to panel

Sometimes she will smile, sometimes she will say 'leave me alone,' Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry said.

29 Jan 2019 9:57 AM

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