Chennai's geography, flawed urban design & adverse climate have made flooding a routine issue, despite construction of kilometres of stormwater drains & concerted efforts by govt.
With clashes between college students over the title of route 'thala', or leader, spilling into public spaces, police & colleges implementing stringent measures to curb the menace.
Govt statement says Samsung management announced several welfare measures for workers but has no word on registering a union, one of the primary demands of workers.
Decision comes after the AIADMK alliance suffered a debacle in the Lok Sabha polls, losing all seats contested. It came in 2nd position in 27 constituencies, 3rd in 11 & 4th in one.
While BJP & DMK are rivals in terms of ideologies, political watchers say the parties have been covertly maintaining their friendship, even though they would never join hands electorally.
Congress, VCK, CPI & CPI(M) have extended support to Samsung Electronics workers demanding official recognition of Samsung Workers' Union, affiliated with Centre of Indian Trade Unions.
State, IAF officials held two meetings to discuss arrangements for Marina Beach air show, it is learnt; DMK fends off attacks from both Oppn and ally over ‘complete’ chaos.
With the induction of Dr. Govi Chezhiaan Sunday, there are now 4 Dalit ministers in the TN Cabinet. DMK denies external pressure, says a deserving candidate was given the post.
Senthil Balaji's reinstatement also significant in light of his support base in western TN, reflecting DMK's aspirations to make inroads in region where AIADMK won most seats last time.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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