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Ashok Leyland ties up with Minus Zero for developing self-driving trucks

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with tech startup Minus Zero to develop self-driving trucks. The initial focus of this collaboration will be on developing autonomous trucking solutions for ports, factory operations and corporate campuses. Future endeavors include expanding into hub-to-hub applications and long-haul trucking, subject []

bhaskarlive 19 Mar 2024 2:28 pm

SWOT Analysis IPL 2024: Can Chennai Super Kings Defend Their Title?

Chennai Super Kings begin their Indian Premier League 2024 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22. Heres a look at CSKs SWOT analysis.

NDTV 19 Mar 2024 2:17 pm

Alan Walker Crafts Team Song For RCB Ahead Of IPL 2024

Renowned Norwegian DJ and music producer Alan Walker has teamed up with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to create a first-of-its-kind team song ahead of the upcoming season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Titled Team Side ft RCB and featuring pop artist Sofiloud, the sensational track will be premiered live by the EDM prodigy for the very first time at his thirty-minute set at #RCBUnbox on March 19 at Bengalurus M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The multi-platinum global artist will also be joined by several players from RCB, including Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Rishabh Shetty and Dinesh Karthik among others at the event. His performance will be supported by local acts such as Raghu Dixit, Neeti Mohan, Brodha V, Jordindian and Barfi Katcheri This marks the second time that the Bangalore-based franchise has roped in a global superstar to headline the #RCBUnbox, a platform where team jerseys and anthems are launched and key players and personnels are felicitated. Launched in 2022, RCB announced Faf Du Plessis as skipper while in 2023, AB De Villiers and Chris Gayle were inducted as hall of farmers with a guest appearance by Jason Derulo at #RCBUnbox. The 17th edition of IPL will kick off with a thrilling match between the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 which will be marked by the return of the batting maestro Virat Kohli after a break of two months. Team Side ft RCB reflects Alan Walker's longstanding success within the Indian music landscape and his ambitions for the future. With its catchy electro-house vibe, the 3 -minute multi-lingual anthem that imbibes English, Kannada and Hindi, aspires to create excitement and engagement for Alan's upcoming music releases, arena tour, and future collaborations. Expressing his excitement about the collaboration, Alan Walker states, I am thrilled to be working with Royal Challengers Bangalore on this anthem. I love cricket and Im looking forward to meeting all the Indian cricket legends on the field. Team Side ft RCB is not just a track, but it is also a celebration of my incredibly exciting year in India. The song is a celebration of hope, joy, community and unity, and above all, an ambition that this will be the biggest year in my career in this market. I can't wait for fans to experience the track live! Elaborating further Rajesh Menon, Vice President & Head, Royal Challengers Bangalore, adds on, Team Side ft RCB is more than just a team anthem for us. It's a symbol of our ambition for the upcoming season and a tribute to Alan Walker's incredible talent. We are confident that this partnership will bring excitement and engagement for both Alan and the team. With Alans flagship tour WalkerWorld set to make its mark in India this year, Team Side ft RCB is just the beginning of what promises to be a monumental year for Alan Walker in the Indian market.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Mar 2024 1:41 pm

Massive Blow For CSK, Star Pacer Stretchered Off Field Ahead Of IPL Opener

Chennai Super Kings suffered a massive setback of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was stretched off the field due to injury.

NDTV 19 Mar 2024 1:10 pm

22000km with my Creta IVT Adventure Edition: 4 pros & 3 cons observed

BHPian vimalvittaladas recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Hyundai Adventure Edition (Petrol) IVT SX(O) . 22000 km review:The Vehicle: Creta AE IVT SX(O) PetrolDate of purchase: 06.10.2023ODO: 22235 as on date(15.03.2024)Every single person have their own hobbies. And here I am who has a passion for driving. All of my road trips after the purchase of my very first vehicle way back in 2009 were meant to enjoy driving. Believe me, I never ever thought of the destinations because, rather than destination, my preference was driving. I spent unaccounted amount of time in driving seat, slept countless number of times in driver's seat in petrol bunks and spent huge amount of money in feeding my vehicles and maintaining them. People call me crazy which I thankfully acknowledge. I started driving at the age of 27 and had been continuously driving for last 10 years(except 5 years of my foreign stay). After the recent trip I am happy to share that I have driven 500000 kms on Indian roads with my 5 vehicles I owned till date. I love all those 5 vehicles the most as each one of them served me the way I was expecting. I treated them as of my own family member with maintaining those as regular intervals, keeping those clean and enjoying every second I sat inside those.A brief history of vehicles used:Maruti Suzuki Wagon R VXI(Petrol) Manual: The very first vehicle I owned was Maruti Suzuki WagonR, way back in 2009 while I was posted in Mumbai. The vehicle was used as a regular commuter in Mumbai from Borivali to BKC on a daily basis. Used the vehicle for 3 years with ODO standing at 134000 kms while I sold it. I did 4 trips to Kerala in those 3 years from Mumbai with my better half and my daughter who was an infant during those days. I sold the vehicle in 2012 as I had to relocate to Hong Kong due to my official obligation. Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXI(Petrol) Manual: I returned back to India in February 2017 and the very first thing I done was purchasing of a car for my usage. The swift was my companion during that time. The vehicle again was used extensively during my ownership tenure of 3 years. It took us across all the south states of KL, TN, AP, KA and GA number of times. Whenever there was an opportunity of long weekend or holidays, we used to take it for a spin. As a result the ODO was at 128000 kms when I decided to sell it in June 2020. Hyundai Creta Phantom Black(SX) Manual 2020: The itch to upgrade from Swift ended up in having a black beauty at home. Creta was full of convenience when I upgraded from Swift. The whole driving dynamics changed for me and the passion for driving increased multiple times due to the purchase of Creta. I was posted at Chennai and Creta became my companion on my every drove to Kerala. The personal responsibilities back home ensured that I had to drive once in a month from Chennai to KL. During my ownership period of 2 years, I drove more than 20 times from Chennai to Cochin by Creta. Moreover we have multiples number of trips to Pandarpur, Mumbai and Goa. All these resulted in Creta clocking 145000 kms in 2 years time. Mahindra Thar HT Petrol MT 2022: Jeep was always a dream vehicle for me and as a result I ended up in owning a Mahindra Thar in June 2022. The vehicle was used for all my fun drives. Even though I was situated at Chennai, I had a Thar group back in Kerala who were mostly engaged in off-roading. Whenever I got opportunity, I made myself available for off-roading camps organised by them across Gods Own Country. It took me to remote places in Kerala, gave high level of driving satisfaction and the most importantly abundance of confidence. Unfortunately I sold it in June 2023 as I was transferred to Mumbai and was looking for a BH registration, with ODO was at 72000 kms. Hyundai Creta 2023 Ranger Khakhi (DT) IVT Petrol: The quest for a new vehicle on transferring to Mumbai ended up with Hyundai Creta AE. My wife fell for it at her first sight plus we already had hassle free experience of owning a Creta. So we decided to go ahead with it and we bought the AE of Creta on 06.10.2023 with BH registration. It is my daily commuter to office at Nariman Point from my residence at Seawoods.Now as on date the vehicle clocked 22200 kms . The car was purchased in October 2023 from Sharyu Hyundai, Navi Mumbai. The delivery experience was good with team providing me every update from the date of booking. PDI was done as per Team BHP provided list and ODO was showing 13 kms while doing PDI. I use the car for my office commute and on a daily basis it is covering 80 kms to and fro. In addition I already did two Mumbai to Trivandrum trips and a couple of Mumbai to Goa trips.Pros:Handling: This is the first non manual car I am owning in life. It was a big relief especially in the notorious Mumbai traffic. The auto hold function is an added advantage too. On the highways, since being a NA engine, I was missing the initial punch. But slowly after gaining speed, the car was a fun to drive. Even at triple digit speeds, handling was good. I never drove it above 110 km/hr and I always love sedate driving with some music on.NVH: Very low levels of NVH of petrol engine ensured the driving at 100 km/hr smooth. The stock JK tyre noise was only the exception when the speed exceeded 100 km/hr.Comfort: The sole reason my family is inclined towards this vehicle. It offers sheer comfort for both front and back occupants. The drive was joyful with soft touch suspension, automatic climate control(chills out cabin fast), The cool glove box, the user friendly and hassle free touch screen and panoramic sun roof(kids enjoying the most). The back seat occupants are also having AC vents and arm rests which added to the convenience.Boot Space: Had sufficient boot space which can easily carry two trolleys and a couple of carry bags.Cons:The vehicle felt a bit of lacking confidence in speeds north of 110(only once tried but never exceeded 120 km/hr). The steering was not generating enough confidence at speeds above 110 km/hr.Hyundai could have used more soft touch materials in the cabin for 20 lakh plus vehicle. Most of the parts in the cabin felt of missing in quality.The notorious 3 star rating of the Creta is always there as a negative which is already discussed a lot here.Overall I and more importantly my family is happy with the vehicle, I am planning to keep this for a bit more time than I kept my previous vehicles. The sedative driving nature of mine is making this purchase a good one. Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information,

Team-BHP 19 Mar 2024 1:05 pm

WeWork India marks maiden entry into Chennai market with Olympia Cyberspace

WeWork India expands to Chennai with 130,000 sq. ft. in Olympia Cyberspace, its eighth city in India. With 54 locations and 90,000 desks in seven cities, the move strengthens their presence. CEO Karan Virwani notes rising demand for flexible workspaces as they aim to cater to diverse businesses

The Economic Times 19 Mar 2024 12:26 pm

IPL 2024: Decoding the best playing XI for CSK

Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings will head into the 2024 he Indian Premier League (IPL) as defending champions.

NewsBytes 19 Mar 2024 12:25 pm

Virat Kohli gets a new hairstyle ahead of IPL 2024, checkout his new look

The opening fixture of IPL2024 between CSK and RCB will be played at the M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on March 22.

DNA India 19 Mar 2024 12:13 pm

WeWork India enters Chennai to open 2,000-seater coworking centre in June

In a statement, Bengaluru-based WeWork India said, it has taken on lease over 1,30,000 square feet of office space in the commercial building #39;Olympia Cyberspace#39; developed by Olympia Group.

Money Control 19 Mar 2024 12:03 pm

BJP, PMK tie-up for LS polls in Tamil Nadu

Shillong, March 19: The Vanniyar political party, PMK, on Tuesday announced that it has entered into a seat-sharing arrangement with the BJP-led NDA and will contest ten Lok Sabha seats. The decision was taken during a meeting at the farmhouse of PMK founder, Dr. S. Ramadoss at Tindivanam,Chennai on Tuesday morning. The agreement was signed [] The post BJP, PMK tie-up for LS polls in Tamil Nadu appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Shillong Times 19 Mar 2024 11:57 am

Relief for CSK, Mustafizur Rahman leaves for Chennai after injury scare

Relief for CSK, Mustafizur Rahman leaves for Chennai after injury scare

India Today 19 Mar 2024 11:36 am

Five-layer security cover in place for PMs Salem rally today

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a whirlwind tour of southern states, will address a mammoth rally at Salem in Western Tamil Nadu on Tuesday afternoon. Heavy security has been deployed in Salem with more than 5,000 police personnel on duty and a five layer security in place. The PM []

bhaskarlive 19 Mar 2024 11:33 am

Delhi excise policy case: BRS' K Kavitha withdraws plea challenging her arrest from SC

Delhi excise policy case: BRS' K Kavitha withdraws plea challenging her arrest from SC BRS leader K Kavitha on Tuesday withdrew her plea from the Supreme Court challenging ED summons in the Delhi excise irregularities case in view of her arrest. Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate claimed on Monday that BRS MLC K Kavitha allegedly conspired with the top leaders of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia to get favours in the Delhi Excise policy formulation and implementation, and she was involved in paying Rs 100 crore to the AAP leaders in exchange for these favours ED's claims came three days after it arrested Kavitha, MLC of Telangana Legislative Council, in the alleged case of Delhi Liquor Policy Scam. Kavitha, who was arrested by an ED team on March 15, is in ED's custodial interrogation for seven days till March 23. She was arrested after a search operation conducted at Kavitha's residence in Hyderabad on the same day. During the search proceedings, the ED officials said they were obstructed by the relatives and associates of Kavitha. ED investigation revealed that K Kavitha along with others allegedly conspired with the top leaders of AAP including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia for getting favours in the Delhi Excise policy formulation and implementation, ED claimed in a statement. In exchange for these favours, she was involved in paying Rs 100 crore to the leaders of AAP. By the acts of corruption and conspiracy in the formulation and implementation of Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, a continuous stream of illegal funds in the form of kickback, from the wholesalers was generated for the AAP, it added. To date, the ED has conducted searches on 245 locations across the country including Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and other places. A total of 15 persons including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Vijay Nair from AAP have been arrested in the case so far. ED has filed one prosecution complaint and five supplementary complaints in the case so far. Further, out of proceeds of crime generated, assets worth Rs 128.79 crore have been traced so far and have been attached vide Provisional Attachment Orders dated January 24, 2023 and July 3, 2023. Both the attachment orders have been confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority, New Delhi, claimed the ED. (ANI)

devdiscourse 19 Mar 2024 11:31 am

Ravindra Jadeja revisits iconic title-winning hug with MS Dhoni, calls it a Super special moment for CSK ahead of IPL 2024

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently revisited one of the most iconic moments from their memorable Indian Premier League 2022 title winning campaign. In what was one of the defining images from their fairytale run to a record 5th IPL trophy, Jadeja shared a heartwarming hug with theskipper MS Dhoni right after he struck [] The post Ravindra Jadeja revisits iconic title-winning hug with MS Dhoni, calls it a Super special moment for CSK ahead of IPL 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 19 Mar 2024 11:24 am

'Inspector Rishi': A spine-chilling adventure

CHENNAI: Naveen Chandra, who will next be seen in Prime Videos Inspector Rishi, elaborates how filming for the web series turned out to be more of an adventure than work. We shot for for this psychological horror-thriller in several dense forests. It was a tough shoot for everyone. When I read the script, I knew this series would bring me out of my comfort zone. Even though I struggled to squeeze in dates at the time, I said yes immediately, says Naveen Chandra. The cast and crew of the series shot in the forests of Talakona and Munnar for nearly two months. It was freezing cold in Munnar. We shot from September till December during the peak rainy season. Everyone kept falling ill from time-to-time, but we battled the weather and kept on shooting. Naveen was inspired by the energy of the cast and crew members, a large number of whom were women. Apart from director Nandini JS, and actors Sunaina, Malini and Harini, we had seven other women crew members in the team. This was my first project with such an extensive women crew and I was in awe and moved by their passion for work in the harshest of terrains. Naveen Chandra One of the challenges that the team faced was climbing a mountain for two hours to reach the shooting location in Munnar. After pack-up, we all would trudge down the hills for another two hours in that rainy weather. There was no toilet facilities for anyone. We shot mostly at night in unfamiliar landscapes which were unpredictable as we wouldnt know when any crisis would come up. The second layer of challenge was to deal with leeches. In the Talakona forests, there were leeches everywhere. We carried kilos of salt to spread on the ground, so that the leeches would not come up to the surface and harm us. This continued for several weeks. Despite these, it was inspiring to see every member of the team working with full dedication and no complaints. The crew moved to Chennai for one part of the shoot. But there was no relief from unforgiving weather conditions there either. After rains in the jungles, we shot in the peak of summer on a huge set, which was designed like an underground mine. Every day, at the end of the shoot, I would go back covered completely in black soot! There were also many scenes shot with VFX, which were testing. Naveen, who is all praise for director Nandini JS, says, From a big scar on my face right down to my raw look and costume, every detail she provided helped me get into the skin of my character. I think Inspector Rishi ranks amongst my best looks. Nandini is one of the best directors Ive worked with. Im both proud and grateful that the worldwide reach she gets through this, will bring her the credit she deserves. Location diaries This weekly column details the fascinating encounters that often take place on the sets of a film

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 11:09 am

Its a wrap for Bharaths 'Once Up on a Time in Madras'

CHENNAI: Actor Bharaths upcoming film, Once Upon a Time in Madras, recently wrapped up production. In a conversation with CE, Prasad Murugan, who will be making his directorial debut with the film, explains that Once Upon a Time in Madras is structured as a hyperlink narrative. He further elaborates that the plot revolves around the accidental discovery of a gun and the impact it has on the lives of four different characters. Bharath plays a man who is born and brought up at an orphanage, and his life takes a dramatic turn after he stumbles upon a gun. According to the director, the gun is the common factor that connects four different characters, all of whom hail from humble backgrounds. Each of the different plot threads takes place in a specific part of Chennai, and Prasad insists that it shows the part of the city, not commonly shown in Tamil cinema. However, the director cautions us by saying, Our film does not have any specific location that is instantly identifiable with Chennai. It does not romanticise the city. On why he chose the title, Prasad says that Once Up on a Time in Madras is a veiled reference to a real-life event that happened in 2013. He then adds, The title is also catchy and has a nostalgic flavour to it. Packaged as a commercial entertainer with action and songs, Once Upon a Time in Madras also stars Abhirami, Pavithra Lakshmi, Anjali Nair, and Thalaivasal Vijay. On the technical front, the film has editing by San Lokesh, cinematography by Kalidas and Kannan, music by Jose Franklin, and stunts by Sugan. Produced by MP Anand of Friday Film Factory, Once Upon a Time in Madras is now in post-production and is expected to release in late May or early June.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 11:07 am

Sai Kishore looks to carry forward Ranji success into IPL season

CHENNAI: Gujarat Titans, who were the runners-up in the last edition of the Indian Premier League, are gearing up for the new season under their new captain Shubman Gill. Gill will be leading this edition as the change was necessitated due to the trade of Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians. Nevertheless, Gujarat are a strong unit and are still one the teams that can challenge some of the revamped sides like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai and Sunrisers Hyderabad. R Sai Kishore, who led Tamil Nadu to the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy, is in red hot form having taken more than 50 wickets in the Indian marquee domestic tournament. IPL team combination dynamics is such that Sai Kishore could get to play a bigger role for Gujarat this time around. The simple reason being that the four foreign player rule would enable the likes of Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, David Miller and Spencer Johnson to walk into the playing XI. A place for an Indian spinner is in the offing. Yes, some may argue the case of Noor Ahmad, but the fact that Sai Kishore is also a good batter could favour the Chennai-based player. We are having a good time at the camp. All of us are working in a relaxed manner and at the same time focusing on our job, Sai Kishore told this daily. Gill will be slightly under pressure as people are bound to compare him with Pandya. However, Sai Kishore backs the composed nature of Gill to come in handy. Gill works in a relaxed manner and knows his job well. He is friendly with all the players and interacts well with them. He understands each and every players ability and knows how to use them, insisted the Tamil Nadu captain. Hardik led well last season for us. This year he moved to Mumbai. In professional sport, one needs to adapt and move on. We have got in our team a few players who have been captains before. So there are no worries, plus one needs to understand that in a tournament of this size (IPL) both International and Indian players need to mix and play. It is a team sport and as a team we will give our best, he added. Personally, Sai Kishore has been in the best form of his life as one saw him bowl his heart out in the Ranji Trophy. I have been working hard for the last three months. I had a fairly good Ranji season. I am also keen to do well in the IPL and most importantly, I always look to improve and be a better cricketer whatever be the format, said Sai Kishore. From red ball to white ball, it is comparatively easy. Having played Ranji Trophy, I am in sync with the game and it will be easy to move to white-ball cricket. Comparatively white to red-ball is tough at times. I am bowling well, the ball is coming out nicely at the moment, he insisted. The lanky Tamil Nadu spinner is once again looking forward to bowling with Rashid. The Afghan all-rounder with his unique style and variations has captured the imagination of fans world over. He (Rashid) is a very different type of bowler. His spirit and body language is something we need to learn. He is a fearless character and Im also fearless, so I am looking forward to an opportunity to bowl with him, observed Sai Kishore. The likes of Williamson, Miller, Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Shahrukh Khan, Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia have it in them to win a match of their own. Williamsons presence will add calmness at the top of the order. Sai Sudharsan gave a good account of himself last season in the IPL. This time too we expect him to do well. He is a talented and hard working boy. I am sure he has it in him to do well this season too, he added. Ashish Nehra, coach of the Gujarat team has played a big role in putting the new entrant into the league on track. His passion and hard work has borne fruit for the team. Nehra is a very nice human being. He is very honest and never speaks behind your back. This honesty motivates the players to take his observations, suggestions and incorporate it into their game and play to their optimum level, signed off Sai Kishore.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 11:01 am

Ad-hoc panel dissolved, WFI requests national camp

CHENNAI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee formed on December 27, 2023 to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The decision paved the way for the federation led by Sanjay Kumar Singh, considered a close associate of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, to take administrative control of the sport. The decision to dissolve the Ad-hoc Committee comes in light of the lifting of the ban on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the successful completion of Selection Trials by the Ad-hoc Committee appointed by the IOA as per the directives of the Honble High Court of Delhi, said the IOA order. Interestingly, the sports ministry which on December 24, 2023 directed the IOA to form the ad-hoc committee three days after the Sanjay Singh-led panel won 13 out of 15 posts in the election has not issued any order this time. The IOA also instructed WFI to appoint a Safeguarding Committee to address concerns of sexual harassment apart from conducting elections of the Athletes Commission. Soon after the order, Sanjay Singh wrote to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) requesting it to facilitate the hosting of national camps for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier scheduled next month. The top-four (gold, silver and two bronze medallists) of the trials are eligible for the camp, Sanjay Singh told this daily. This means Vinesh, who participated in two weight categories 50kg and 53kg winning the first and finishing with bronze in the second will be named as a camper. Bajrang Punia, who lost the 65kg semifinal before skipping the bronze medal bout, may miss out. Sources, however, believe he can still make it if SAI wants. If the SAI wants to add names including of Bajrang, it can do that, said a WFI source. Notably, Bajrang and Vinesh, along with Sakshi Malik, spearheaded the protest against Brij Bhushan last year accusing the UP strongman of sexual harassment.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 10:55 am

Post IOA order, WFI primed to regain full control of the sport

CHENNAI: Dissolution of the three-member ad-hoc committee by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday came as a shot in the arm for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with the Paris Olympics only four months ago. It gives the federation freedom to take full control of the sport for the first time since the country's top wrestlers staged a massive protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in January 2023. The IOA, through its order, stated the decision was taken in line with the move made by the United World Wrestling (UWW), the world governing body, last month wherein it lifted the suspension of the national federation. I thank IOA for coming up with the order with the Olympics round the corner, Sanjay Kumar Singh, WFI president, told this daily. Sanjay Singh said the WFI has already written to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to organise national camps for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier scheduled in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan next month. The medallists from the selection trials held jointly by the WFI and ad-hoc panel will be asked to join the camp. As was decided by the ad-hoc body, men will camp in Sonepat while the women will be held in Patiala. Not many days are left for the Olympics, so the focus will be to give our wrestlers the best possible preparations. If they want foreign exposure trips ahead of the qualifier, then it will also be arranged in coordination with the government, he added. Notably, multiple World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat, who was the face of the protest against Brij Bhushan, had won 50kg trials and secured bronze in 53kg making her eligible for the camp. Tokyo Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia, another prominent face of the protest, however, lost the 65kg trials. The duo, along with the Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, has also been protesting against the election of Sanjay Singh as the WFI chief, labelling him as the close associate of Brij Bhushan. Athletes' Commission election The IOA, in the order, also directed the WFI to conduct elections of the Athletes' Commission. However, as instructed by the UWW, it is imperative that the WFI appoint a Safeguarding Committee/Officer at the earliest to address the concerns of abuse and harassment and to ensure adherence to all rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by the elections of the Athletes' Commission in a time-bound manner, in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines. This step is essential to promote athlete representation and participation in the decision-making processes of the WFI, read the order. Speaking on the directive, Sanjay Singh said the elections will be held next month during the proposed Federation Cup. It is learnt that the tournament is scheduled in Chhattisgarh. The federation will request all senior wrestlers to remain present during the event so that they can elect members of the Athletes' Commission among themselves, a source in the know of things told this daily. Loan repayment The IOA also asked the WFI to repay the loan provided to the ad-hoc committee for managing the federation's affairs. The panel remained at the helm twice before and after the WFI election. A three-member committee was formed on December 27 last year by the IOA after the sports ministry said the newly-elected WFI led by Sanjay Singh had flouted the norms. Incidentally, the sports ministry, which had instructed IOA to constitute the panel, has not commented on the recent move so far. The election was held under the supervision of returning officer, MM Kumar, retired Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court. It is learnt that the WFI was asked in the past to pay for service rendered by the returning officer and his assistant. The WFI has not received details of the loan procured by the panel from the IOA. Once it gets the details then only the issue can be sorted out, added the source. Court hearing Meanwhile, a hearing is also scheduled in the Delhi High Court on April 26 on a writ petition filed by Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi and her husband Satyawart Kadian challenging the WFI election. It was only after a hearing on the petition on March 7 that the WFI withdrew its circular to host the selection trials and decided to hold it jointly with the panel. The matter is subjudice so nothing can be talked about it now but the IOA's order means the WFI can now run the sport independently in the country, signed off the source.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 10:35 am

Hectic lobbying in TN Congress for nine LS seats

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) The Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu are lobbying hard for their candidature for the nine Lok Sabha seats that have been allocated to it in the INDIA bloc. The DMK and Congress finalised their seat-sharing arrangement on Monday. Out of the 39 Lok Sabha seats in the state, the Congress will []

bhaskarlive 19 Mar 2024 10:18 am

Its final, PMK confirms alliance with BJP, Anbumani to share dais with PM at Salem

Chennai, Mar 19 (UNI) Ending days of suspense, the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) finally announced that it would ally with the BJP-led NDA and face the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. Though the PMK has been talks with the major Opposition AIADMK, it has finally decided to ally with the BJP and... The post Its final, PMK confirms alliance with BJP, Anbumani to share dais with PM at Salem first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Central Chronicle 19 Mar 2024 9:56 am

Mercure Hyderabad KCP hosts Chettinad Food Festival

Mercure Hyderabad KCP is hosting the Chettinad Food Festival with the esteemed Chef Anthony De Salva, Chef de Partie, from Novotel Chennai OMR at Cayenne. The festival is set to continue its flavourful journey from 15th to 31st, March 2024. This culinary extravaganza celebrates the rich heritage of South Indian cuisine and promises to delight... The post Mercure Hyderabad KCP hosts Chettinad Food Festival first appeared on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis . The post Mercure Hyderabad KCP hosts Chettinad Food Festival appeared first on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis .

hospitalitybizindia 19 Mar 2024 9:49 am

Ahead of LS polls, set back for OPS as Madras HC restrains him from using AIADMK flag, symbol

Chennai, Mar 19 (UNI) In what could be seen as a set back for ousted AIADMK leader O.Panneerselvam ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Madras High Court has restrained him from using the party flag, two leaves symbol and the official letter head. Passing yet another interim injunction, Mr Justice N.Satish Kumar also barred... The post Ahead of LS polls, set back for OPS as Madras HC restrains him from using AIADMK flag, symbol first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Central Chronicle 19 Mar 2024 9:41 am

Postal dept to pay Rs 1 lakh for dragging on suit for 38 yrs

CHENNAI: Slamming the postal department for dragging litigations over land acquisition for constructing a post office in Coimbatore for 38 years, a division bench of the Madras High Court, consisting of Justices R Subramanian and P Velmurugan, on Monday imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh and directed the department to pay the amount to the Adyar Cancer Institute. The order was passed while dismissing a contempt of court petition filed by the postal department against Leema Rose whose land was supposed to have been acquired for constructing the post office by a notification issued in 1982 but the project did not take off due to litigations. We direct the postal department to pay a cost of Rs 1,00,000 to the Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai for having wasted the time of this court in various litigations from 1985 to 2023, for nearly 38 years. The cost shall be recovered from the officers of the department responsible for the failure, the bench said in its order. The contempt petition was filed for disobeying the 2019 order of the court but the division bench held that there is no contempt of court since the land owners could not get planning permission for the absence of a public pathway. The bench deplored that if persons who are discharging public functions remained negligent and recalcitrant like the officials of the postal department in the case at hand, even god cannot save this country.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 9:23 am

You have a responsibility to your art, to ask difficult questions

T M Krishna reflects on receiving Sangita Kalanidhi award, his efforts to democratize Carnatic music, and advocating for cultural change. He emphasizes humility, impact measurement, and coping with resistance while staying true to art.

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 9:22 am

Tamilisai quits, to contest LS poll from TN for BJP

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana governor, Puducherry lieutenant governor. Likely to contest from South Chennai. Sent resignation to President Droupadi Murmu while PM Modi was at Raj Bhavan. BJP considers alliances in Tamil Nadu.

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 8:51 am

NCB brings Jaffer Sadiq to Chennai for investigation

CHENNAI: Jaffer Sadiq, the alleged mastermind of the Rs 2,000 crore international drug mafia, was brought to Chennai by NCB for inquiry. He has been kept in the custody of the NCB Chennai. An NCB source said, Sadiq was taken to certain places in Chennai and was questioned about the financial trail of the drug trade. We cannot disclose the places where he was taken to. He will be taken to Delhi on Monday night, he said. Sadiq was arrested from Delhi on March 10. His godown at Perungudi was raided on March 14, a day after his aide G Sadhanandhan was arrested in Chennai. A source said Sadhanandhan handled logistics for Sadiq and also managed the packing and distribution. Apart from the Perungudi godown, another godown in Tiruchy was also used by Sadhanandhan. Nearly 10 days before his arrest, the NCB officials conducted a search at Sadiqs house in Mylapore and sealed it. The officials had seized documents but did reveal details. Sadiq, who is also a film producer, was expelled from his post of deputy organiser of the DMK NRI wing of Chennai West district soon after reports emerged about his alleged links to the drug network.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 8:42 am

Madras HC upholds dismissal of judge for aiding Kanchi seer in murder case

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has refused to interfere with the dismissal of a district judge on charges of being involved in delinquent activities to influence the trial regarding the 2004 murder of Kancheepuram Varadarajaperumal temple manager Sankararaman, in which, the late seer Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi had been an accused. A division bench of Justices SM Subramaniam and K Rajasekar passed the orders dismissing the petition filed by the additional district judge, A Rajasekaran, who was removed from service. Rajasekaran, serving as an additional district judge, was part of the group of persons, including Jayendra Saraswathi; T Ramasamy, the sessions judge of Puducherry, where the trial was conducted; B Gowri Kamatchi, chief executive officer of a medical college in Thiruvananthapuram; and N Ramesh, section officer of the Madurai Bench of Madras high Court, who were taped while talking on a phone call about influencing the trial in the case by making cash payments. Following complaints from advocates S Doraisamy and P Sundararajan, submitted along with audio tapes of the conversation in 2011, the High Court administration took cognisance and initiated inquiries and disciplinary proceedings. Action against Sessions Judge Ramasamy was dropped after a probe concluded his voice did not match the one from the audio tape. Rajasekaran was suspended from service on 2013 and was not allowed to retire on superannuation the same year. Later, he was punished with removal from service. Challenging the order, he had approached the HC. The division bench, in its order, said, This court does not find any infirmity with respect to the procedures followed in the departmental disciplinary proceedings. It pointed out the decision to remove Rajasekaran from service was taken by the HCs administrative committee, duly approved by the Full Court, by considering his explanations. Finally, regarding the quantum of punishment, we are of the opinion that judicial officers are expected to maintain a high level of integrity and in the present case, the charges against the petitioner, were held proved. They are grave in nature, touching upon the integrity and honesty of the judicial officer. Therefore, the punishment of removal from service cannot be construed as disproportionate to the gravity of the proved charges. Thus, we are not inclined to interfere with the quantum of punishment, the bench said. The bench also noted that the preponderance of probabilities is established beyond any pale of doubt in the case. Judicial officers must maintain high integrity On the quantum of punishment, we are of the opinion that judicial officers are expected to maintain a high level of integrity and in this case, the charges against the petitioner, were held proved. Therefore, the punishment of removal from service cannot be construed as disproportionate to the gravity of the proved charges. Thus, we are not inclined to interfere with the quantum of punishment, the bench said.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 8:26 am

TN to set up coaching centres to aid pupils in clearing central govt exams

CHENNAI: In a move to encourage more state students to take up and clear central-level examinations, including banking, railways and also those by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the Tamil Nadu Skill Developement Corporation (TNSDC) will soon open residential coaching centres in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. The coaching centre in Chennai will accommodate 400 students, while those in Madurai and Coimbatore will coach batches of 300 students each. The centres are set to start operating in three months, will have at least four classrooms, one auditorium, library room, study hall with computers and also separate hostels for men and women. The coaching itself will be split across classroom sessions, doubt-clearing sessions, self-studying and tests. It will cover modules/subjects, depending on the respective exam standards, for a duration of six months. Students usually tend to focus solely on TNPSC examinations and overlook other opportunities due to various prevalent misconceptions. While rigorous preparation is crucial for any competitive examination, Tamil Nadus youngsters are missing out on employment opportunities in these other sectors, and the fact is also backed by statistics. We hope these coaching centres will encourage them to pursue these options, said a TNSDC official. The project is being executed under the competitive exam vertical of the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme that aims to assist Tamil Nadu youngsters succeed in examinations conducted by central recruitment agencies by providing free training and support, thereby increasing the states representation in central services. Candidates for the coaching centres will be chosen through a screening test conducted by TNSDC.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 8:08 am

PMK joins BJP team, shuns AIADMKs call

CHENNAI: Ending days of speculation about whether the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) will join hands with the AIADMK or BJP, the party on Monday announced that it has decided to go with the saffron party for the Lok Sabha poll. A formal announcement on the number of Lok Sabha seats and the candidates to be fielded would be made by PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss soon, party general secretary Vadivel Ravanan said. The development has come as a shot in the arm for the BJP which has been unsuccessful so far in roping in bigger parties. The party announced its decision on Monday after a crucial executive committee meeting held at Thailapuram in Villupuram district in which the partys district secretaries and presidents and key office-bearers took part. Asked whether forging an alliance with the BJP would be a setback for the PMK, Ravanan said, We dont think so. Having an alliance with the BJP will be useful for the PMK and would augur well for the future of the party. The PMK allied with the AIADMK and the BJP in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In the 2021 Assembly elections, too, the alliance continued. However, in September 2021, the PMK walked out of the AIADMK-led alliance, ahead of the local body polls. There have been many rounds of informal talks between the AIADMK and PMK. Senior AIADMK leader CVe Shanmugam too met the PMK founder S Ramadoss a few times. However, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, a few days ago, said AIADMK is not holding talks with the PMK and talks are on only with the DMDK, hinting that the alliance may not fructify. PMK-BJP unnatural alliance will backfire On Sunday, PMK MLA R Arul called on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami at his residence in Chennai and held discussions. This gave rise to expectations that the PMK has almost decided to go with the AIADMK. However, on Monday, the party meeting at Thailapuram took the call to go with BJP. AIADMK sought to downplay the development. AIADMK spokesperson Kovai M Satyan told TNIE, Mega alliance is a perception game. The AIADMK had proved its might by going all alone earlier. We have more than two crore cadres which is 30% of the eligible voters. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, the BJP doesnt have the bandwidth to ensure the victory of its allies. Getting parties may help the BJP to set in motion a narrative that the party has gained more votes but an alliance with the AIADMK will ensure the victory of the allies as our organisational structure will work for our partners on the ground. Satyan also said the alliance between the PMK and BJP would backfire on them as it is not a natural alliance. A senior leader of the AIADMK, told TNIE, We dont see this as a setback. AIADMK had contested the elections on its own and made history in the past. An electoral alliance is an entity formed by like-minded parties. It is better to forge an alliance with like-minded parties instead of facing trouble by aligning with parties that dont have an agreement with us and call it a mega alliance.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 7:59 am

Water crunch ahead: TN reservoirs only 33% full despite ample rains

CHENNAI: In spite of the state receiving bountiful rains during this years northeast monsoon, the states water reserves have reached worryingly low levels. Compared to last year, the state has witnessed a staggering 50% decrease in its water storage. Reports indicate that, as of Monday, the states reserves stand at 76.233 tmcft, which makes for only 33.99% of the total capacity of 224.297 tmcft. In contrast, same day last year (March 19, 2023), the storage level was at a more satisfactory 60% of full capacity (135.087 tmcft). The concerning situation has prompted the Water Resources Department (WRD) to anticipate potential water shortages in rural areas this summer. According to official WRD data accessed by TNIE, out of the states 90 reservoirs, six of them have run dry, 25 others are only 20% full, and 39 more between 20-50%. It is noteworthy that apart from Tirunelvelis Vandal Odai, which has reached its maximum storage capacity of 58 million cubic feet (mcft), none of the other state reservoirs have reached full capacity. While WRD officials have assured that there will be no shortage of drinking water, they have made it clear not even a single drop of water will be released for irrigation purposes during the summer, and have advised farmers to postpone cultivation. According to official WRD data accessed by TNIE, out of the states 90 reservoirs, six of them have run dry, 25 others are only 20% full, and 39 more between 20-50%. A senior WRD official told TNIE, During the intense rains in southern districts, the state lost several storage structures along major water bodies, making it impossible to store water above 50% total capacity. To address these issues, the state government has allocated `280 crore for those districts. Once the tender is finalised, works can begin, he added. Highlighting the Cauvery delta region, another official added, Water levels at Mettur dam, with a maximum capacity of 93.47 tmcft, stood at 69.21 tmcft this time last year (March 18, 2023) with 56.4mm of rainfall. It now stands at 26.05 tmcft with no rainfall. Unless the state receives rains in the summer months, providing drinking water would prove to be a tough task. Regarding Chennais status, the official pointed out that, as of Monday, the citys drinking water reservoirs stand at 8.454 tmcft, which is 63.98% of a full capacity of 13.213 tmcft. Hence, it seems to be smooth sailing through the summer, he added. KV Elankeeran, president of the Federation of Cauvery Delta Farmers Association, said, We received sufficient rainfall during the northeast monsoon, but we are unable to store it properly due to the lack of infrastructure. Farmers have faced such issues every summer. Constructing more check dams across water bodies and strengthening infrastructure such as bunds, and concrete linings are the only solution to save water. Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam secretary K Balasubramani also suggested that desilting the Mettur reservoir would aid in storing additional water.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 7:46 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced On March 19: Know Fuel Rates In Your City

Petrol, and Diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on March 18, 2023

News18 19 Mar 2024 7:42 am

Lok Sabha polls 2024: DMK, allies get battle-ready in Tamil Nadu as seats finalised

CHENNAI: After prolonged negotiations at various levels, DMK and Congress have finalised the list of constituencies the two will be contesting from in the DMK-led INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu. Of the nine constituencies Congress contested in 2019, it will re-contest from six while three have been changed. The party will contest again in Puducherry too. Instead of Tiruchy, Arani and Theni it contested last time, the party has been allotted Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Tirunelveli. In 2019, it had won Tiruchy and Arani while losing Theni. The grand old party will contest again in Tiruvallur (SC), Sivaganga, Krishnagiri, Karur, Virudhunagar, and Kanyakumari. Tiruchy was allotted to MDMK, where its principal secretary Durai Vaiko will contest. The DMK allotted Cuddalore and Tirunelveli, which it won last time, to Congress. It can be recalled that incumbent DMK MP of Cuddalore TRVS Ramesh was facing a murder case. DMKs MP from Tirunelveli S Gnanathiraviam also faced several allegations. According to sources in both DMK and Congress, DMK was considering replacing five constituencies for Congress, including Karur and Virudhunagar, Rahul Gandhi intervened and requested that some of them be not changed. Congress sources said former TNCC president KS Alagiri, who hails from Cuddalore district, was assured that he could contest from the place. Other names doing rounds in Congress circles include TN Minorities Commission chairperson S Peter Alphonse for Tirunelveli constituency and All India Professionals Congress chairperson Praveen Chakravarty from Mayiladuthurai. After finalising the constituencies, TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai told reporters the constituencies were favourable to them in terms of winnability. Quick look MDMK The decision to field Durai Vaiko in Tiruchy was decided unanimously at a high-level meeting of the party here on Monday after the formal allocation of seat to them in the alliance. Vaiko told reporters the MDMK candidate would contest under the partys symbol, Top, or any other available free symbol DMK The partys decision to contest in Coimbatore and Theni Lok Sabha seats has sparked jubilation in the respective party units of the region. Coimbatore hasnt been won by the DMK since 1996, and the victory in Theni, formerly Periyakulam constituency, dates back to the 1996 general election CPI CPI announced its candidates for two constituencies, Tiruppur and Nagapattinam, on Monday. Incumbent MP K Subbarayan has been named for the Tiruppur seat again, while Vai Selvaraj will contest from Nagapattinam KMDK Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) on Monday announced S Suriyamurthy as its candidate for the Namakkal constituency, where the party will contest in DMKs Rising Sun symbol

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 6:30 am

Fizz suffers cramps, but should be ready for IPL

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:36 am

Rane group: Ganesh to retire, Lakshman to be new chairman

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:36 am

Woman panchayat prez held for murder

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:35 am

Woman, 62, found dead at home

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:35 am

Its Holi! City gets ready to splash in colours

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:34 am

Galaticus best bet for Kolkata feature event

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:34 am

Near normal temperatures till April 1st week, says IMD

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:33 am

Star Health enters GIFT City, plans products for NRIs

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:33 am

Class XII exam results not to be affected by polls

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:33 am

2 including a juvenile held for smuggling drug tablets

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:32 am

ICF to make 3,000 coaches including 600 for Vande Bharat

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:32 am

Over 2 lakh battle for IPL tickets, many disappointed

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:31 am

HC restrains OPS from using two leaves symbol

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:30 am

Corporation set to relay 1,081 roads this year

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 4:30 am

Watch IPL 2024 live from Runion: See complete details

IPL fever is back as the reigning champs Chennai Super Kings, led by former World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni take on the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The Economic Times 19 Mar 2024 2:26 am

Women in Coimbatore heap praises on 10 years of Modi govt

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) The women in Tamil Nadus Coimbatore where Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow on Monday praised the 10 years of the NDA government since it came to power in 2014. Kousalya Parameswaran from Vadivel in Coimbatore told IANS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014. Our neighbouring countries []

bhaskarlive 19 Mar 2024 1:27 am

Tamilisai Soundararajan likely to contest from Chennai South LS constituency

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Tamilisai Soundararajan, who has resigned as Telengana Governor, as well as Lt Governor of Puducherry, is likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate from Chennai South constituency, Tamil Nadu BJP sources said on Monday. Soundararajan is a former president of the Tamil Nadu unit of the []

bhaskarlive 19 Mar 2024 12:52 am

Vizag gears up for IPL return as Delhi Capitals set up camp

Visakhapatnam: Cricket fans here are buzzing with excitement as the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns to the city after a five-year hiatus. The Delhi Capitals (DC) have declared Visakhapatnam their second home for the season. Members of the squad, including stars like Rishabh Pant, Yash Dhul and Ishant Sharma have already arrived and begun practising at the YSR ACA-VDCA stadium. The city would host two high-voltage matches the first between DC and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) led by MS Dhoni on March 31, and the second featuring DC and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 3. While official confirmation on ticket sales is awaited, an announcement is expected within the next few days. Social media is abuzz with speculation that the water crisis in Bengaluru might lead to more matches being shifted to Visakhapatnam. There's no official word from IPL or the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on this. The ACA is actively preparing for the IPL. Packed houses are expected for both matches, considering the city's long wait since its last IPL encounter in May, 2019 (coincidentally, an eliminator between DC and CSK). ACA secretary Gopinath Reddy said, The stadium is being readied, and we'll be meeting with the police and others to finalise security. After that, ticket sales will start. Visakhapatnam has emerged as a prominent cricketing venue in recent years, hosting T20s, ODIsand Test matches. The ACA expects a high demand for tickets, with the DC-CSK clash likely to be the hottest one. Fans gear up to witness the legendary Dhoni in action.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2024 11:51 pm

DMK Completes Seat Allocation to Allies

Chennai: Ahead of the rival coalitions, the DMK-led front completed the seat allocation process on Monday with TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai visiting the DMK headquarters and signing an agreement with DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin on a day the electoral scene took a curious turn with BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan resigning her posts as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, possibly to contest from one of the constituencies in the State. While the Congress agreed to keep seven of the constituencies that it contested in 2019, giving up Arani, Trichy and Theni (where it lost last time) and taking Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Tirunelveli in lieu of them, speculation was rife on the potential candidates for the new constituencies and possible changes for the other constituencies though the party has not yet started even the candidates selection process. The Congress called for applications from aspirants for the 10 Lok Sabha seats on Monday, saying they would have to pay a donation of Rs 30,000 for general constituencies, while women and those applying for reserved constituencies would have to pay Rs 15,000. The party also invited applications from aspirants for the Vilavancode Assembly constituency, which fell vacant following the resignation of the sitting MLA Vijayadharani after her defection to the BJP and is also going to polls on April 19. The political grapevine has it that the Congress might field its former TNCC president K S Alagiri from Cuddalore, Praveen Chakravarty from Mayiladuthurai and Peter Alphonse from Tirunelveli. Also there was a speculation that Sasikanth Senthil, who headed the Congress war room in Karnataka, might be fielded from Thiruvallur constituency. The seven constituencies that the Congress is contesting from again are Thiruvallur (Reserved), Sivagangai, Krishagiri, Karur, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari and Puducherry. V Vaithilingam, former Chief Minister of Puducherry, is expected to be renominated by the Congress. Trichy was handed over the MDMK, which immediately nominated Durai Vaiko, principal secretary of the party, as candidate. Also the Kongunadu Makkal Katchi that was allotted the same Namakkal constituency that it won in 2019 named Sooryamoorthy as the candidate. The names of the DMK candidates would be announced on Wednesday, Stalin said. Since the party had already interviewed aspirants and had shortlisted the candidates, not many changes from the list of 2019 could be expected, party insiders said. Stalin will be starting his campaign from Trichy on March 22 and then visit Tiruvarur the next day. The AIADMK, which has already finalized its alliance with the Puthiya Tamizhagam Katchi and the SDPI, was in the process of clinching a deal with the DMDK on Monday after several rounds of negotiations. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami was expected to launch a whirlwind campaign on March 24 and visit several constituencies till March 31. The BJP list that will be released by the party high command in New Delhi is expected in a day or two and Tamilisai Soundarajans name will figure in it, party sources said. Of the 25 seats that the BJP proposes to contest from in Tamil Nadu, names of many more prominent personalities of the party are expected. The partys alliance with the PMK was confirmed on Monday. The PMK that decided to go with the BJP at a meeting said that the number of seats would be announced later.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2024 11:30 pm

IRCTC Tour packages list: - If you are planning to travel with family from Delhi, then these 3 packages are best.

Many packages have been brought from Delhi by Indian Railways. Through these packages, you can plan a trip with your entire family. In these packages, you will not need to take a separate bus or cab to travel to different states. Because all kinds of facilities are provided in the package to take you around. You don't even need to look for a good hotel to travel. This facility has also been included in the package of Indian Railways. In today's article, we will tell you about some cheap packages. South India Tour Package This package is starting from March 15. In the package, you will be able to visit Chennai, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Thiruvananthapuram and Tirupati. This package is for 6 nights and 7 days. The package includes the cost of your hotel, flight tickets and food. Package Fee If travelling with two people, you will have to pay Rs 53,980 per person. If three people are travelling together, the package fee per person is Rs 51,820. If you do not want to take a separate bed while travelling with children, then you will have to pay Rs 41,440. Through this fee, you can enjoy all kinds of facilities in a 7-day tour. Jammu/Katra Tour Package This package is starting from Delhi on 19th March. This is a tour package of 3 nights and 4 days, in which Indian Railways is responsible for your accommodation and food. You will be able to travel in 3AC coach. Package Fee If travelling with two people, you will have to pay Rs 7855 per person. If travelling with three people, you will have to pay Rs 6795 per person. If you travel with children, you will have to pay Rs 5145. Travelling through this 4-day tour package is quite beneficial. Ladakh/Leh Tour Package You are going to get a chance to see beautiful views through this package. Plan a trip with friends through these packages. This is a tour package of 6 nights and 7 days. Which is starting from 27th April. You will be able to complete this journey through flight. If travelling with two people, you will have to pay Rs 52,400 per person. If three people are travelling together, the package fee per person is Rs 50,900. If you travel with children, you will have to pay Rs 29,500 separately. This package for just Rs 52,400 for 7 days includes hotel, flight and food facilities. Image Credit- Freepik

Kalam Times 18 Mar 2024 10:55 pm

Necessity to luxury: How pottery-making in Chennai transformed over centuries - The Federal

Necessity to luxury: How pottery-making in Chennai transformed over centuries The Federal

Google News 18 Mar 2024 10:52 pm

Telangana: Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar joins BRS

Telangana: Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar joins BRS Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, who resigned as Bahujan Samaj Party's Telangana unit president earlier, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday. The former IPS officer formally joined the BRS in the presence of the party President and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao at the latter's farmhouse at Erravelli in Siddipet district. About 35 state-level leaders of the BSP and 50 district-level leaders joined the BRS along with Praveen Kumar. Earlier in the day, Telangana Governor and Lt Governor of Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from her post. There is speculation that she may contest the Lok Sabha poll from South Chennai or a constituency in South Tamil Nadu. On her resignation as Telangana Governor, Tamilisai Soundararajan said, I am happy that I am returning for the service of the people. I thank each and every one of Telangana. I am ever the sister of Telangana. I thank them for the love and affection. Every future plan, I will tell you, added Soundararajan. There are 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana. The 17 constituencies in Telangana are Adilabad, Bhuvanagiri, Chevella, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Mahabubnagar, Malkajgiri, Medak, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Peddapalle, Secunderabad, Warangal and Zahirabad. The Telangana Lok Sabha Election 2024 is scheduled to be held in a single phase on May 13, 2024. The Election Commission of India announced this date, with the results set to be declared on June 4, 2024. This electoral event holds significant importance as it follows closely on the heels of the assembly polls held in December 2023, where the K Chandrashekar Rao-led BRS faced a setback, losing the state to Congress. Since the formation of Telangana in 2013, the BRS has been the dominant political force in the state. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the BRS won nine of 17 seats, while the BJP and Congress bagged four and three seats, respectively. (ANI)

devdiscourse 18 Mar 2024 10:13 pm

NCB brings Jaffer Sadiq to Chennai and continues interrogating him

Investigation is on to trace the money trail of his crime proceeds. Officials say he confesses to having invested the proceeds from the drug smuggling in real estate, films, and hotels

The Hindu 18 Mar 2024 9:58 pm

PM Modi accorded rousing reception in Coimbatore

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Scores of people lined up on both sides of the road and showered the Prime Minister and his cavalcade with flower petals, with slogans of Modi, Modi, Meendum Modi (Modi Again), and Bharat Mata Ki []

bhaskarlive 18 Mar 2024 9:42 pm

PMK joins hands with BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of LS polls

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Monday entered an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, and will be a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. For the past several days, PMK, which has a significant influence in northern Tamil Nadu, []

bhaskarlive 18 Mar 2024 9:38 pm

8,377 unauthorised political advertisements removed in Chennai, says GCC Commissioner

The last date for filing nominations is March 27, as per the minutes of a meeting chaired by District Election Officer and GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan with political party representatives at Ripon Buildings

The Hindu 18 Mar 2024 9:31 pm

Work to modernise three Animal Birth Control centres in Chennai nearing completion

Veterinary doctors request for additional facilities in all centres; put forward pleas at the weekly meeting with GCC officials

The Hindu 18 Mar 2024 9:30 pm

Work to modernise three Animal Birth Control centres in Chennai nearing completion - The Hindu

Work to modernise three Animal Birth Control centres in Chennai nearing completion The Hindu

Google News 18 Mar 2024 9:30 pm

Phoebe Nongrum & partner win womens category in rally cship opener

Phoebe Dale Nongrum and her co-driver Nash Ross won the womens category of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) opening race in Chennai. Fifty-one cars took part in the 2024 season opener, with Meghalayas Nongrum competing in the INRC 3 category driving a modified Volkswagen Polo for the Snap Rally Team. Nongrum and Ross (from [] The post Phoebe Nongrum & partner win womens category in rally cship opener first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 18 Mar 2024 9:16 pm

Help: Ashwin Feels The Pinch Of Unreal IPL Ticket Demand, Calls On CSK

R Ashwin is a resident of Chennai, where the first match of the IPL 2024 will be played between MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

NDTV 18 Mar 2024 8:44 pm

Rohit's hand will be on my shoulder through the season: MI captain Hardik Pandya

CHENNAI: In what was his first media interaction since being ruled out of the ODI World Cup last year, Hardik Pandya, the newly appointed Mumbai Indians captain, reaffirmed that his predecessor Rohit Sharma's hand will be on his shoulders through the upcoming IPL season. Sharma, who had been MI captain since 2013, was removed from the position after MI brought back Pandya from Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal. Pandya was named the captain of the five-time champions shortly after. It also put a cloud over who will lead the country in the shortest format, especially with the World Cup around. Pandya had captained India in T20Is since the 2022 T20 World Cup, but Sharma had made a comeback in the format earlier in January. Ahead of the Rajkot Test against England, BCCI secretary Jay Shah cleared the air and announced that Sharma will lead the country in the upcoming global event scheduled to be played in United States and West Indies immediately after the IPL. This, once again, set off rumors about a rift between the two senior India cricketers. On Monday, in the pre-tournament press conference, Pandya said that he expects the dressing room environment to remain the same. It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me. You mentioned that he is the captain of the Indian team, which helps me because this team, what it has achieved, it has achieved under him, he told the media in Mumbai on Monday. ...from now onwards, it is (about) what he has achieved, I just have to carry forward that. I don't think it will be any awkward or any different. It will be a nice feeling because we have been playing for 10 years. I have played my whole career under him and he is going to have his hand on my shoulder throughout the season, Pandya added. Commandos to counter pitch invasion during IPL 2024 When asked if he has spoken with Sharma, Pandya said, Yes and no. He has been travelling and playing, before adding, We are professionals, by the time the team comes together...we have been playing cricket...it has only been a couple of months that we have not seen each other. Whenever the IPL starts, which is from today since we have the practice game, once he comes, we will definitely have a chat. Sharma joined the camp in the team hotel later in the evening. While the 30-year-old admitted and acknowledged the backlash and reactions from fans after he left the GT captaincy to take over from Sharma in MI, Pandya said he wants to focus on the job at hand. The backlash...To be very honest we respect fans but at the same time, we focus on the sport and what is required. I focus on the controllables and I do not focus on what I cannot control. At the same time, we are very grateful to fans. A lot of fame and love comes from them and they have every right and I respect their opinion, he said. The 30-year-old all-rounder whose fitness and form will be crucial not just for MI, but also for India in the T20 World Cup, said that he is keen to feature in all the games and will look to roll his arm as well. I have no issues with my body, I plan to play all the games. In IPL, I have not missed many games anyway. Technically, I was out for three months. It was a freak injury and it had nothing to do with my earlier injuries. I tried to stop the ball and ended up getting injured, said Pandya, who had injured his ankle during the World Cup game against Bangladesh in Pune.

The New Indian Express 18 Mar 2024 8:15 pm

Inspect CCTV camera footage of lorries discharging sewage into Korattur lake, NGT tells GCC

It also directs the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to verify the videos and visuals furnished by the Korattur Aeri Pathukappu Makkal Iyakkam and take appropriate action against wrongdoers

The Hindu 18 Mar 2024 8:13 pm

IPL 2024: Watch live in Chad, catch highlights, commentary, and latest updates

The Indian Premier League, organised by BCCI each year during the summers, is back in the next few days, starting 22 March from Chennai as defending champs Chennai Super Kings are back in action against stalwarts Royal Challengers Bangalore. Fans based in Chad will now be able to watch all the IPL fever live. Here's how.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2024 7:39 pm

Ashwin Underlines Demand for Tickets for IPL 2024 Opener Between CSK & RCB

Ahead of the blockbuster opening game of the tournament slated to be contested between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on the 22nd of the month, the home side opened bookings for the ticket to the curtain-raiser, which promises to be a mouth-watering clash.

News18 18 Mar 2024 7:16 pm

'Kya baat hai yaar': Kohli happy to be back at RCB den

Star batter Virat Kohli has been absent from competitive cricket since the conclusion of the two T20I matches against Afghanistan in January. His absence was extended to the five-match Test series against England at home due to the birth of his son Akaay in London. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to clash with RCB in a South Indian derby in IPL opener on March 22 in Chennai.

The Times of India 18 Mar 2024 7:15 pm

With branch in GIFT City, Star Health to attract inward reinsurance, offer NRIs risk cover

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) Standalone health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd on Monday said it will offer non-resident Indian (NRI) focused insurance and also attract foreign inward reinsurance with its branch in the International Financial Services Centre, GIFT City, Gujarat from next fiscal. The company said the GIFT City branch will start []

bhaskarlive 18 Mar 2024 6:28 pm

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Student in Kanyakumari District

Chennai: In the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, a tragic incident unfolded, claiming the life of a student and leaving two others injured. The event occurred on a Sunday evening, around 8:30 pm, near Mekkamandapam. What transpired was captured by a CCTV camera, providing a stark account of the accident. The victim, identified as Jijumon, was accompanied by his friend Dhanish as they embarked on a journey to Mulchal. However, their plans took a devastating turn when their bike collided head-on with another bike, helmed by John Jagan. The CCTV footage depicted Jijumon and Dhanish's bike hurtling down the road at considerable speed before the collision ensued. The impact of the crash was profound, propelling all three individuals into the air and causing significant harm. Swift action from bystanders ensued as they rushed to the scene to render aid. The injured were promptly transported to Thakkalai Government Hospital for medical attention. Tragically, Jijumon succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at the hospital. Meanwhile, Dhanish and Jagan are currently undergoing treatment, grappling with the aftermath of the collision. In response to the incident, authorities from the Thakalai Police station have launched an investigation, registering a case to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the accident. This event serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and underscores the importance of adhering to road safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. Water Ban Controversy: Fifth Grade Students Restricted During Ramadan by Teachers Supreme Court Dismisses Petition of AgustaWestland Scam Accused Christian Michel Hardik Pandya Ready to Lead Mumbai Indians alongside Rohit Sharma

News Track 18 Mar 2024 6:11 pm

Garden Mein Ghoomne Nahi Deta: MI Announce Rohit's Arrival In Unique Way

Under Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians became one of the most successful IPL franchises alongside Chennai Super Kings

NDTV 18 Mar 2024 6:09 pm

Yotam Agam intertwines yoga with live music at Chennais Fika this weekend

Be a part of sound gazing a yoga session in collaboration with the Chennai Yoga Studio where music guides your movement

The Hindu 18 Mar 2024 5:34 pm

Sangita Kalanidhi award for vocalist TM Krishna, Music Academy lauds him for using music to usher in reforms

Music Academy names T M Krishna for coveted award, lauds him for using music to usher in reforms

The New Indian Express 18 Mar 2024 5:30 pm

Karnataka Tourism shines at TTF Chennai 2024, elevating the State as a premier Travel Destination in South India - Travel And Tour World

Karnataka Tourism shines at TTF Chennai 2024, elevating the State as a premier Travel Destination in South India Travel And Tour World

Google News 18 Mar 2024 5:23 pm

Trichy Corporation honours honest sanitary worker

Trichy Corporation commissioner V Saravanan felicitated sanitary worker R Muthukumar at the main office on Monday.

The Times of India 18 Mar 2024 5:12 pm

STAAH wraps up Chennai leg of The Big Connect Hospitech Conference successfully

STAAH, the New Zealand-based leading hospitality solutions provider partnered with hotels booking platform booking.com, WebBeds, the global marketplace for travel trade and Airpay, the payment gateway solutions provider to host a successful edition of The Big Connect networking hospitech conference in Chennai. Held at the GRT Chennai Convention Centre, the event saw the participation of... The post STAAH wraps up Chennai leg of The Big Connect Hospitech Conference successfully first appeared on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis . The post STAAH wraps up Chennai leg of The Big Connect Hospitech Conference successfully appeared first on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis .

hospitalitybizindia 18 Mar 2024 4:25 pm

LS Polls : DMK finalises seat sharing pact with all its allies, also identifies Constituencies

Chennai: Already moving under top gear in preparing for the Lok Sabha polls, the ruling DMK, heading the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in Tamil Nadu by keeping its flocks together, on Monday completed the seat sharing process with all its allies and identification of Constituencies to be contested by them in the April 19 Lok []

goachronicle 18 Mar 2024 4:13 pm

Lok Sabha polls | DMK to contest in Coimbatore after a decade; Theni could pose a challenge

The Dravidian party has held on to all three seats in Chennai and it will also field candidates in 17 other seats in T.N., with the rest going to its allies under the I.N.D.I.A. bloc

The Hindu 18 Mar 2024 4:12 pm

Virtus GT completes 2600 km: Ex-Jetta owner shares an update

BHPian shiv4747 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 2600 KMS Update - Virtus GT Manual Sorry for the poor picture. Though I enjoy the drive, I forget to take pictures of our car. It's been quite a while since my last update!! After our Bengaluru trip, We did not take it for any long drives. Everything inside the Chennai city. That too in mostly congested areas. The city is too congested these days due to metro work. Mileage City traffic B2B - 12 KMPL Myself and my wife are the only drivers. So either we go alone or together. No extra passengers almost 80% of the time. Ground clearance Great and surprising!! 2 days back we went to Avadi from Kottivakkam with a fully loaded car. 5 adults, 2 kids(15 year old and 11 year old). I know I thought the car belly would scrape at least once. But surprisingly ever did. Power Performance Whether it is just 1 person or fully loaded, Virtus never fails to deliver it ultimate pickup in 2nd and 3rd gear. With just one tap, the car jumps ahead of everyone in the traffic. Never felt the lag at all. Eco Mode 90% of the time myself and my wife drive very sedately. Our gear shifting will be usually this way.1st gear - 1000 to 1500 RPM2nd gear - 1500 to 2000 RPM based on moving traffic3rd gear - 2000 RPM4th gear - 2000 RPMWith the above RPM gear shift, the car shifts to ECO mode almost 80% of the time. Brakes The brakes are too sharp. Initially, myself and my wife felt a little discomfort as our Jetta's brakes were soft. Now we are getting used to our Virtus' brakes. Body & Ergonomics Virtus is easy to maneuver in the city traffic. The body is easy to calculate to change lanes and also while overtaking. Mirrors Though nothing to complain about myself, my wife felt Side mirrors and Rear View mirrors could have been slightly larger. Rear & Front lights Braking lights are stylish and visible enough. But the reverse lamps and the indicators could have been slightly bold enough in terms of the visibility for the people. I personally feel it is not sufficient enough. The front lights are classy and powerful. The automatic fog lamps are very useful when turning in pitch-dark areas. Music system I mostly connect my iPhone with the cable to the Virtus music system. The wireless charger is just for the name's sake and the wireless connectivity with the music system gets disconnected once in a while. Hence I prefer the wire. The clarity of the music is good enough. Our model doesn't have Sub or Amp but still enjoying the music. NVH The insulation in the car is done very well. I hear only the mild horn noise in the heavy traffic and the music is pretty much clear. With the perfectly done insulation, I love the calm environment and enjoying the conversation with my fellow passengers. No vibrations felt so far. Ventilated seats & AC Works 50/50. Recently we parked the car under the hot sun till 4 pm since morning. When I turned on the Ventilated seats, it wasn't so effective. Just a very very mild breeze coming out of it. With the fully loaded car, I kept 18 deg with the fan speed 3 bars the car became cooler enough within 10 mins of time. FYI the outside temperature was 32 deg around. Overall myself and my wife are happy with our Virtus GT manual. With the Black roof, it annoys me when the car is parked under the tree and the crow shit. I get restless until I wash it off I will try my best to keep updating the thread. Cheers SHIVA Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 18 Mar 2024 4:00 pm

Congress seals seat-sharing pact with Stalin, to contest nine seats in TN

Chennai, Mar 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday signed a seat-sharing pact with Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K. Selvaperunthagai for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections at the DMK headquarters here. As per the agreement, the Congress will contest nine seats from the INDIA bloc in Tamil []

bhaskarlive 18 Mar 2024 3:43 pm

2024 LS polls: Congress to contest 9 seats in Tamil Nadu, one in Puducherry under DMK-led alliance

CHENNAI: After prolonged deliberations and lobbying at different levels, the constituencies in which the Congress will contest under the DMK-led alliance was finalised on Monday. Out of 39 Lok Sabha seats, the Congress will contest 9 in Tamil Nadu and 1 in Puducherry. As per the pact signed between Chief Minister MK Stalin and TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai at the DMK headquarters today, the Congress got back six of the nine constituencies it contested from in Tamil Nadu in 2019. The party will contest again in Tiruvallur (SC), Sivaganga, Krishnagiri, Karur, Virudhunagar, and Kanyakumari. Three new seats were also given to the party including Puducherry constituency which it won in 2019. The Congress will contest from Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Tirunelveli in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In 2019, it had contested from Tiruchy, Theni, and Arani. They had won Tiruchy and Arani but lost Theni in 2019. The DMK has also allotted Cuddalore and Tirunelveli, which it won last time, to Congress. It can be recalled that incumbent DMK MP of Cuddalore TRVS Ramesh was facing a murder case. DMKs MP from Tirunelveli S. Gnanathiraviam also faced several allegations. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the DMK-led alliance had secured a landslide victory by winning 38 out of 39 seats. The Congress, which was also a part of the alliance, had bagged 8 seats out of the nine contested. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on the other hand, had won only one seat. Soon after allocating constituencies to the Congress, MDMK was allotted Tiruchy constituency under the DMK-led alliance. The allocation to MDMK could not be decided earlier because of the delays in finalising constituencies for the Congress. The IUML and KMDK (DMK Symbol) have been given one seat each while VCK, CPM, CPI get two seats each in the Lok Sabha polls. Meanwhile, the ruling DMK will contest on 21 seats. The Congress and the DMK are part of the INDIA opposition alliance bloc, cobbled together to defeat the BJP. Makkal Needhi Maiam president and actor Kamal Hassan has also announced his decision to support the DMK led alliance in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal told media today that they would win all ten seats. The Congress and the DMK will not get separated, he asserted. On Sunday, TN CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin had attended the closing day of the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra in Mumbai. Stalin applauded former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and plegded his support to the INDIA bloc. My dear brother Rahul Gandhi has completed the Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, traversing the length and breadth of India to unite us all. With a heart filled with compassion and a vision for justice, he stands as a guiding light, countering divisive forces with the strength of unity and inclusivity, CM Stalin had posted on X. (With Online Desk inputs)

The New Indian Express 18 Mar 2024 3:17 pm

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli arrives in Bengaluru, joins RCB camp

RCB will kick off their IPL 2024 campaign in the season opener clash against Chennai Super Kings on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Virat Kohli was recently blessed with a baby boy Akaay. In 237 appearances for RCB, the veteran has amassed 7,236 runs at an average of 37.2 and a strike rate of 130.0 and is the leading run-scorer in history

Mid Day 18 Mar 2024 3:10 pm

Madras HC restrains expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam from using party symbol, letterhead

CHENNAI: In yet another legal victory to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami , the Madras High Court on Monday barred former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam permanently from using the AIADMKs flag, symbol and letterhead. Justice N Sathish Kumar passed the orders in a suit filed by Palaniswami, seeking to permanently prevent the deposed leader from using the flag, symbol and letterhead. He also asked the court to stop Panneerselvam from claiming to be the partys coordinator, the post which was abolished to pave way for bringing back the post of general secretary. The court verdict is considered to be a blow to Panneerselvam since he was recently expressing confidence that he will get the two Leaves symbol for his faction for the Lok Sabha elections. During arguments, the counsels for Palaniswami had contended that Panneerselvam could not use the party flag, symbol and letterhead since he was expelled from the party through a unanimous resolution passed in the meeting of the partys general council. They also argued that Panneerselvam was causing confusion among the party cadre by running a party in parallel and sacking office-bearers and appointing new ones on his own, even after being expelled from the party. However, Panneerselvams counsels argued that the suits challenging his expulsion was not yet decided and so, the expulsion had not reached finality; and as a consequence, he could not be restrained from using the party flag, symbol and the letterhead. The judge had earlier granted interim injunction restraining OPS. He had made an appeal against the interim order but the appeals were dismissed by a division bench. Former Tamil Nadu CM OPS-led faction reaffirm commitment to NDA ahead of Lok Sabha polls

The New Indian Express 18 Mar 2024 2:53 pm