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- Archaeologists appeal to govt. to preserve richness of regions like Madurai for future scholars
Professor V. Selvakumar addresses the memorial lecture held in Madurai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY Appealing to governments to preserve the deep archaeological richness of regions such as Madurai, noted epigraphist V. Vedachalam on Thursday said it would help future scholars to conduct well-meaning research. He was speaking at the 4th R Venkatraman… - Sugar mills to advance cane crushing schedule
Sugar mills will start operating 10-15 days before the normal schedule for the 2026-2027 sugar marketing season to ensure adequate availability of sugar during the festival season this year. At a meeting held with the Joint Secretary (Sugar) last month, the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar… - T.N. Agriculture Budget: ₹600 crore over five years for Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presenting the Agriculture Budget in the Assembly on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission will be implemented across the state at an estimated outlay of ₹600 crore over five years to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Vinoth R announced in… - Bajaj General Insurance, Swiss Re Group arm ink MoU for commercial insurance partnershipBajaj General Insurance (formerly Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company) and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a commercial insurance partnership in India. The partnership, subject to definitive agreements and applicable regulatory requirements, aims to leverage Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ international programmes platform and develop structured insurance solutions for…
- Weekly special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram
Southern Railway will operate special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram to clear extra rush of passengers. A statement said that Train No. 06070 Tirunelveli – Tambaram weekly superfast train will leave Tirunelveli at 11.35 p.m. on August 13, 20 and 27 (Thursdays) and reach Tambaram at 10.15 a.m. the next day. In return direction, Train…Read More “Weekly special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram” »
- Newcastle’s talent exodus: are the Magpies becoming a feeder club?
Anthony Gordon is one of the high profile players who has traded his Newcastle jersey for that of Barcelona. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Newcastle United’s ambitious project to reign supreme over the Premier League kingdom is collapsing like a poorly built sandcastle. The Magpies are losing world-class talent left, right, and centre, evidently moving farther…Read More “Newcastle’s talent exodus: are the Magpies becoming a feeder club?” »
- India has coal stocks to meet 62 days of power demand: Coal MinistryIndia has adequate coal stocks to meet approximately 62 days of the domestic power sector’s consumption requirements, the Union Coal Ministry informed Thursday. As on August 4, thermal power plants have about 34.55 million tonnes (MT) of coal, the ministry said, adding further, about 113 MT of coal was lying at pitheads and in-transit combined….
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- With new SOP and software, revenue recovery in RERA cases expected to pick up pace
RERA-K has recently issued a circular on July 28 laying down a SOP for revenue recovery, a copy of which The Hindu has accessed. | Photo Credit: File photo Lax enforcement of revenue recovery orders issued by Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Karnataka (RERA-K) — only around 10% of the value of the Revenue Recovery…Read More “With new SOP and software, revenue recovery in RERA cases expected to pick up pace” »
- Telangana attracted 150 GCCs in last 20 months: IT Minister
Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu inaugurating the GCC of JLL Business Services (JBS) in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Arrangement Telangana welcomed nearly 150 global capability centres (GCCs) over the last 20 months generating more than 1.5 lakh high-value technology jobs, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said here on…Read More “Telangana attracted 150 GCCs in last 20 months: IT Minister” »
- Prokofiev and African Gold excelProkofiev and African Gold excelled when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (August 6). Inner sand: 1200m: African Gold (R. Pradeep) 1-20.5, 1,000/1-5, 600/38. Moved impressively. Outer sand: 600m: Galahad (Shreyas) 46.5. Moved on the bit. Bulletproof (Shreyas) 46.5. Easy. 1000m: Live The Dream (Arul) 1-16.5, 600/45.5. In fine trim. 1400m: Prokofiev (Chetan)…