Chennai

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

3:17 pm October 3, 2019

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Thursday allowed the Tamil Nadu and Central governments to erect banners to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their informal meet here this month. The order came on a plea from the state government which sought the court’s permission in this regard. A division […]

No force can stop China from marching forward: President Xi

3:20 pm October 1, 2019

Beijing: No force can ever stop China from marching forward, President Xi Jinping asserted on Tuesday as he presided over the country’s largest parade, showcasing its military might and unity among top leaders, to celebrate the Communist Party’s hold on power for 70 years. As China held its largest parade, Hong Kong witnessed one of […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

PM’s seeks ideas for his IIT-Madras convocation speech

2:03 pm September 29, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought ideas for the speech he will deliver at the convocation ceremony of IIT-Madras on Monday. In Chennai, he would also participate in the prize distribution ceremony of the Singapore-India Hackathon. “Tomorrow I would be in Chennai for the convocation ceremony of @iitmadras. I look forward to […]

Madras HC restrains DMK from holding bandh in Coimbatore

8:26 pm September 25, 2019

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Wednesday restrained the DMK and its allies from observing a complete shutdown in Coimbatore on September 27 over several issues, including hike in property and water taxes. It cited the Supreme Court order upholding the ban on the protest imposed by the Kerala High Court. A bench comprising justices […]

Onion auctions to resume after Maha CM's assurance

Onion prices continue to rule high at Rs 70-80/kg

6:24 pm September 25, 2019

New Delhi: Retail prices of onion continued to remain high at Rs 70-80 per kg on Wednesday in the national capital and other parts of the country despite government measures to boost supply of the key kitchen staple. As per data maintained by the consumer affairs ministry, retail onion price was ruling at Rs 60/kg […]