The Times of India

The DMK has established a seven-member committee to conduct seat sharing discussions with its alliance partners. This move comes ahead of the scheduled talks commencing on March 22. T R Baalu will lead the committee, which includes prominent DMK leaders. The Congress party has also formed a similar committee for the negotiations.

It is not just engineering colleges. Prominent deemed universities such as Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), VIT Vellore, and SRM Institute of Technology (SRIMIST) also featured in the list of universities that had the most retractions in 2025, the database showed.

From Friday (Feb 20) as part of the ongoing redevelopment of Chennai Egmore railway station. The frequency of trains reduced to 164 services instead of the regular 204 services. The suburban trains shifted to platforms 5 and 6 from platforms 10 and 11. The revised schedule will be in force till April 5.

In the 1980s, Elliot's Beach offered a tranquil escape with vendors, family picnics, and stunning sunsets. Seniors socialized, children played freely on immaculate sands, and shell collecting was a cherished morning ritual. This serene, less commercialized haven, once a quiet spot, soon transformed into a sought-after film shooting location, attracting crowds eager to spot stars.

Veeraraghavan Eri (Lake) in Chennai, a once 30-acre freshwater lake, has shrunk to 10 acres due to sewage, plastic waste, and encroachments. Despite a National Green Tribunal order and resident complaints, no action has been taken to stop sewage inflow. A 13.2 crore restoration proposal is awaiting commencement.