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Chennai factory to produce upcoming mid-SUV and EV

The CBI court convicted Rajan under charges of cheating, forgery, cheating by personation and knowingly submitting forged documents to obtain a passport.

ED recently took over the investigation to probe the source of funding for radicalisation and terror activities.

In Tamil Nadu, the noon-meal initiative is exploring the addition of chicken biryani to its menu, reflecting an evolution in its commitment to student welfare. Teachers have also addressed unresolved issues related to employment conditions and salaries. Furthermore, the government intends to digitize petition tracking, underscoring the growing importance of school meals in shaping education policy and ensuring accountability.

All temples under HR&CE will now use the e-procurement portal for tenders. Standardized tender documents in Tamil and English will be used across all temples. Bidders can revise quotes below the base price, with contracts awarded to the lowest bidder. Revenue-generating temple auction rights will be granted for a two-year period. New norms aim to ensure transparency and encourage greater competition among bidders.

The DMK party has announced a protest in Thanjavur on August 3. This demonstration occurs on the day Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay plans to visit Karnataka. Former Chief Minister MK Stalin questioned the purpose of these proposed talks. He stated the visit would weaken Tamil Nadu's demand for a tribunal. The party also criticized the government for not holding an all-party meeting.

University of Western Australia to set up its India campus in Chennai

The Madras high court dismissed DMK MLA V Senthilbalaji's anticipatory bail plea. Allegations involve a Rs 17 crore loss to the public exchequer. The court stated custodial interrogation is required for the accused. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered the corruption case. Senthilbalaji had sought protection from arrest through his plea.

The Central Water Commission returned Karnataka's Mekedatu project report last month. Changes in the revised scheme and excess water use were cited by the commission. The report was returned for resubmission with compliance requirements and updated details. The commission noted increased consumptive use exceeding Supreme Court allocations. Karnataka's project now includes Shivanasamudra hydroelectric project components.

Since 1950, the cooks here have been sustaining a wedding catering tradition

Those exposed to high heat during the first trimester had four times the risk of miscarriage compared with urban women

A chief engineer should inspect at least 25 households, superintendent engineers should verify 50 households, while executive engineers should visit 75 households where higher variation in consumption charges has been reported.

According to officials, the food was prepared at a private kitchen near Chinnamman Temple in Avadi around 7am before being transported to the zonal distribution centres. The incident occurred at the Paruthipattu Eco Park serving unit in Zone 3, where breakfast was served to more than 100 workers.