Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that intense heat conditions will continue across interior parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures likely to remain up to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until at least Friday. The department has warned that hot and dry weather will persist, particularly during peak afternoon hours, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and public discomfort across several districts.According to t…
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Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, the Election Commission and the state police have intensified security arrangements across all 234 constituencies to ensure a peaceful, incident-free polling process. In a major preventive initiative, the Tamil Nadu Police have identified and are closely monitoring nearly 20,000 history-sheeters and habitual offenders, commonly referred to as “rowdies”, across the state. These individuals have been catego…
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With just nine days remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, even as uncertainty surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation continues to trouble the DMK-led alliance.The ruling DMK is gearing up for a major public rally in Salem on April 15 under the banner of the Secular Progressive Alliance. Party leaders are keen on projecting unity and strength in the final phase of cam…
Salem, April 13 (IANS) PMK founder S. Ramadoss has been shifted to Chennai for advanced medical treatment following a health setback during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign, party sources said on Monday.According to sources, the veteran leader is expected to undergo specialised treatment at Apollo Hospitals, where a team of senior doctors will monitor his condition. He was initially admitted to a private hospital in Salem and later moved to another facility for further evaluatio…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India’s data centre market — valued at approximately $10 billion in 2025 — is expected to more than double to $22 billion by 2030, underscoring the strong growth trajectory and rising investor confidence in the sector, a report showed on Monday.India is emerging as a strategic data centre hub within the Asia-Pacific region, according to Vestian’s latest report.India’s data centre market is expected to witness sustained expansion over the next decade as digita…
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department has forecast moderate rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts, even as rising temperatures are expected across several interior regions of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, one or two places in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Monday. These isolated showers are likely to bring brief rel…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosted a fan meet-up at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai on Sunday, bringing together passionate supporters ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings on April 14.The fan meet-up included an engaging get-together featuring fun games and interactive activities that brought the Knight Riders community together in Chennai. Fans were in for a special surprise when KKR batter Rahul Tripathi made an appearance at the…
Kabul, April 12 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials held a comprehensive meeting with Afghanistan’s newly appointed head coach Richard Pybus on Sunday, who arrived in the capital city just a day earlier to take charge of a month-long skill development camp aimed at preparing for the series against India, to be played in June. Pybus took over the top job from Jonathan Trott after being appointed for the role in February. “Afghanistan Cricket Board’s CEO, Naseeb Khan, alongside the …
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Women’s participation in contractual and flexible roles in India’s IT and ITeS sector has seen a steady rise, reaching 40 per cent in FY26, a new report said on Sunday.The report, titled “Women in IT/ITeS: Trends in Contractual/Flexi Roles” by Careernet, showed that women’s placements have grown by 10 percentage points, from around 30 per cent in FY22 to 40 per cent in FY26.The study is based on an annual sample of around 3,000 contractual placements and indi…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Postal voting for senior citizens and differently-abled voters in Chennai will be conducted on April 15, with April 16 reserved as an additional day for those unable to cast their vote on the first day, Greater Chennai Corporation officials said. The initiative is part of the Election Commission’s efforts to ensure inclusive participation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Across 16 constituencies in the city, a total of 23,415 senior citizens aged above 85 …