Chennai News

Apollo DKV eyes tie-ups with other insurers

Apollo DKV Insurance is in talks with three insurers for partnership agreements, a top official said here Wednesday.6:02 PM on November 25

CBI arrests 10 Chennai airport custom officials

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Tuesday arrested on charges of corruption 10 customs officials, among them two women, posted at Chennai airport cargo division, officials said.10:05 PM on November 24

DMK announces candidates for by-polls

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party Tuesday announced Kamalakannan and Anita Radhakrishnan as its candidates for Vandavasi and Tiruchendur constituencies, where by-polls are scheduled Dec 19.4:01 PM on November 24

DMK and AIADMK oppose Marine Fisheries Bill

The ruling DMK and the major opposition party AIADMK are opposed to the Marine Fisheries (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2009, as they find the provisions against the interests of Indian fishermen.8:04 PM on November 23

Trial video referrals to be held for hockey

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced the trial of an updated Video Umpire system at the ABN AMRO Men's Champions Trophy which will take place in Melbourne from November 28 to December 5.8:03 PM on November 23

Cost-cutting reduces HDFC Standard's capital needs

Cost-cutting measures by private life insurer HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. is likely to reduce its planned capital infusion by around Rs.100 crore to Rs.250 crore this fiscal, a top official said Monday.6:04 PM on November 23

Marine Fisheries Bill is anti-fishermen: Jayalalithaa

Terming the proposed Marine Fisheries (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2009 as 'anti-fishermen', AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Monday said her party would oppose the measure.4:00 PM on November 23

AIADMK announces candidates for Tamil Nadu by-polls

AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Monday announced P. Munusamy and Amman T. Narayanan as the party's candidates for Tamil Nadu's Vandavasi and Tiruchendur constituencies for which by-polls will be held Dec 19.12:00 PM on November 23

Why pretend the spectrum scam has not taken place: Jayalalithaa

The scam in allocation of 2G spectrum is 1,000 times bigger than the infamous Bofors gun scandal and how long is everyone going to pretend that it has not taken place, AIADMK General Secretary J. Jayalalithaa asked here Saturday.10:01 PM on November 21

To contest or not in by-elections: Tamil Nadu parties to decide

The Communist Party of India (CPI) will decide Sunday here whether to contest in the by-polls for the Vandavasi and Tiruchendur constituencies Dec 19.10:01 PM on November 21

Tamil Nadu says Mullaperiyar dam safe, seepage will be plugged

The Tamil Nadu government Saturday reiterated the safety of Mullaperiyar dam to the union government, refuting the Kerala government's allegation of water seepage.10:00 PM on November 21

Sandhu clinches squash challenger title

The Indian Squash Academy courts here proved to be a happy hunting ground for 19-year old Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu as he claimed his second PSA title in as many months defeating James Snell of England 11-6, 13-11, 11-7 in the final of the Indian Challenger Series here Saturday.8:00 PM on November 21

Firecracker hub Sivakasi wants another 'a' in its name

The country's firecracker capital Sivakasi has been bitten by a numerology bug and wants to add one more 'a' to its name so that the town is spelt as Sivakaasi. It is believed that changing the spelling will be propitious.12:00 PM on November 21

Harinder Pal Sandhu in Challenger series squash final

India's Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu raised his game to upset top seeded Andrew Wagih Shoukry of Egypt 11-3, 11-6, 11-7, to enter the final of the PSA Challenger Series squash tournament, here Friday.10:02 PM on November 20

IDBI Fortis to double headcount, increase branches

Private sector insurer IDBI Fortis Life Insurance is planning to double its headcount to 2,000 as well as expand its branch network in the country.8:06 PM on November 20