Chennai News

Belgium, India seek collaboration on Myrrha, ITER projects

Belgium's King Albert II, who is visiting Tamil Nadu, said his country was hoping for greater collaboration with India in the field of science and technology even as an agreement on nuclear cooperation was signed Tuesday.5:00 PM on November 11

Tube Investments to supply car doors for Nano from Pune plant

Tube Investments of India (TI), a Rs.17.82-billion multi-product firm, has announced it will supply door frames to Tata Motors' small car Nano from its Pune manufacturing facility.3:01 PM on November 11

Everonn Systems planning franchisee model for growth

City-based online education company Everonn Systems India Ltd is planning a franchisee model for accelerated growth of its retail segment, a top official said.11:31 AM on November 11

Congress minister endorses Jayalalitha's stand against LTTE

Central minister E.V.K.S. Elangovan of the Congress, which is aligned to Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, Monday endorsed Leader of Opposition J. Jayalalitha's stand against the Tamil Tigers - signalling fissures in the state's political scenario over the Sri Lankan Tamils' issue.11:31 PM on November 10

BSA Motors launches largest range of eScooters in India

Plans to sell around 60,000 eScooters in 2009; Unveils BSA Motors logo; Announces Actress Tamannah as Brand Ambassador; Price range between Rs. 29,000 to Rs. 37,00010:13 PM on November 10

India to sign nuclear deal with Belgium

India will sign a nuclear technology deal with Belgium Tuesday during the visit of the country's king and queen to the Tamil Nadu capital, said sources in the department of atomic energy.9:31 PM on November 10

Force India tie up with McLaren

Force India Formula One Team has entered into a technical partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies (wholly owned by the McLaren Group) and with Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines.7:02 PM on November 10

Tube Investments enters electric bike segment

Tube Investments of India (TI), a Rs.17.82-billion multi-product company, entered the nascent electric scooter market with its subsidiary BSA Motors launching five models here Monday.6:02 PM on November 10

Karunanidhi asks India to ensure ceasefire in Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Monday underlined India's need to bring the two warring sides in Sri Lanka to the negotiation table.6:02 PM on November 10

Rajiv assassination: Nalini's quest for release faces fresh roadblock

Nalini Murugan's quest for release from her life sentence for involvement in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi met a fresh roadblock Monday following a writ petition filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy.6:01 PM on November 10

Delphi Corp to make auto electronic components in India

Global auto component major Delphi Corp will invest Rs.2.5 billion to manufacture automobile electronic components near here, said a company official here Monday.6:00 PM on November 10

Nissan Motor wants alliances only if cash not involved

Concerned over the continuing uncertainty in the credit market, Japanese auto major Nissan Motor Co has said it will not form new tie-ups with other auto companies for joint ventures that require investments.4:03 PM on November 10

Sri Lanka issue, price rise to dominate Tamil Nadu assembly proceedings

The Tamil Nadu assembly session, begining Monday, is expected to witness heated debates as the opposition plans to pin the ruling DMK on various issues, including the Sri Lankan Tamil issue and price rise.12:31 AM on November 10

Opposition to attack DMK during assembly session

The Tamil Nadu opposition is planning to pin the ruling DMK on various issues, including the Sri Lankan Tamil issue and price rise, during the assembly session starting Monday. However, main opposition PMK founder-leader S. Ramadoss has ruled out any move to de-stabilise the M. Karunanidhi ministry.10:02 PM on November 09

Chennai restaurateur in judicial custody for US visa fraud

R. Siva Kumar, 41, part owner of Saravana Bhavan, a noted chain of south Indian restaurants in India and abroad, and another employee were sent to 14 days' judicial custody by a local court Sunday evening on charges of forging US visas, legal sources said.10:00 PM on November 09