Chennai, April 22 (IANS) In a significant pre-election crackdown, officials have seized over Rs 2 crore in unaccounted cash from the Mylapore Assembly constituency, intensifying political tensions on the eve of polling in Tamil Nadu.The seizure was carried out by flying squads deployed under the supervision of the Election Commission as part of heightened surveillance to curb electoral malpractices. Authorities suspect that the cash was intended for distribution to voters, a violation of the Mod…
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Chennai, April 22 (IANS) In a significant pre-election crackdown ahead of the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, officials have seized over Rs 2 crore in unaccounted cash from the Mylapore Assembly constituency in Chennai, a development that has further intensified political tensions on the eve of polling in the state.The seizure was carried out by flying squads deployed under the supervision of the Election Commission of India as part of heightened and extensive surveillance measures put in plac…
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer. PM Modi made the comment after participating in an Indian community reception ‘Selamat Datang Modiji’ in Kuala Lumpur which also saw a special cultural performance by 800 artistes on stage that entered the Malaysian Book of Records as the largest performance of Indian traditional dances in the country.”Today’s community…
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Spotlighting the recent trade deals signed by India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is seen as a trusted partner for growth and trust has become the country’s “strongest currency”. “India is seen as a trusted partner for growth. Whether it is the UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Oman, the EU or USA, countries have trade deals with India. Trust has become India’s strongest currency,” said PM Modi while addressing the Indian community in Kuala…
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will on Monday inaugurate Chennai’s new air-conditioned double-decker sightseeing bus service, a tourism initiative aimed at offering visitors a compact and curated introduction to the city’s key heritage and administrative landmarks. The service, promoted by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), is likely to strengthen organised urban sightseeing in the state capital. The double-decker bus has been introduced with support fr…