Mayor R. Priya says funds to the tune of ₹25 lakh to ₹30 lakh have been set aside for each ward for road-related works. | Photo Credit: M. Srinath The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) earmarked ₹1 crore per zone for patchwork on bus route roads, Chennai Mayor R. Priya said at the Council meeting on
The AIDWA members have demonstrated across the country. The women’s organization had carried out detail survey which showed alarming rise in indebtedness among poor and especially women due to the unchecked functioning of MFIs and NBFCs. File | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Friday (December 19, 2025) lashed out at the
Pet owners without licences shall be imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh and a fine of ₹5000 would be levied if they fail to comply the rules while taking the pet outside. | Photo Credit: File photo Residents in Greater Chennai Corporation limits will no longer be allowed to apply for new dog licences or
Nominated disabled members B. Balaji and P. Jhancy Uma attended their first Council meeting on Friday. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Council meeting on Friday was the first of its kind for two newly nominated members — B. Balaji and P. Jancy Uma, both persons with disabilities. They thanked the
The MKB Nagar Police has arrested a 35- year-old man for allegedly blackmailing a woman after creating obscene images using the woman’s photograph. A 35-year-old woman residing in Vyasarpadi complained that her photograph had been manipulated and stored on a mobile phone by her relative Karthik, who also belongs to the same locality. The matter
Synopsis ICICI Prudential Asset Management’s IPO saw a strong subscription, indicating a likely firm market debut with potential listing gains of 10-20%. Analysts suggest the stock could list above ₹2,500, with some assigning a ‘Buy’ rating and a price target of ₹3,000. The company’s strong fundamentals and industry tailwinds support long-term growth prospects. ETMarkets.com Khan
Synopsis Beenext Capital chipped in with Rs 22 crore in funding for the recruitment platform for blue- and grey-collar workers. The platform, which connects workers across over 50 job categories, will use the fresh funds to strengthen its tech platform, improve employer-candidate matching, expand into high-growth markets, and drive innovation. ETtech WorkIndia, a recruitment platform
FILE – Nissan signage at Nissan headquarters in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File) NEW DELHI: As it struggles to get sales and market share in India, Japanese automaker Nissan on Thursday said it will launch three new models in the country over the next 14-16 months, the first of
MUMBAI: US-based private equity (PE) firm L Catterton has picked up a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Food amid a rush among investors to take a bite of India’s growing consumer market. The latest investment in Haldiram’s, known for its wide range of namkeen (snacks), sweets and ready to eat products comes less than a
The Black Hokage (via XSET) The phrase “ball and gun gamer” has become a curious term and a huge talking point for gamers on social media. The peculiar term coined by Twitch streamer The Black Hokage recently elaborated on its deeper meaning and who it is targeted at. At its core, the phrase is not