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Southern Mail Newspaper
43% OF MSME LOANS IN TAMIL NADU DIRECTED TO MANUFACTURING; PRIVATE BANKS LEAD WITH 39% SHARE
Tamil Nadu continues to be a powerhouse of MSME credit activity, with 43% of loans by value disbursed to the manufacturing sector, according to the latest MSME Pulse Report (May 2025) by TransUnion CIBIL and SIDBI.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
NITI AAYOG'S GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING BEGINS UNDER PM CHAIRMANSHIP
It is the first major meeting of the Prime Minister with Chief Ministers of all States and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories after Operation Sindoor.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
GOOGLE'S AI MATRYOSHKA: REARCHITECTING THE SEARCH GIANT WITH AI EVEN AS PRIVACY CONCERNS LOOM
The technology behemoth's recent I/O conference revealed a layered AI strategy, promising immense power but also raising profound questions about data, intellectual property, and user privacy
5 min |
May 26, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
VI ENHANCES IR PACKS FOR SUMMER HOLIDAY TRAVEL - ENJOY DOUBLE DATA, FREE INCOMING CALLS, BAGGAGE PROTECTION AND MORE
Indian summer season coinciding with academic holidays, leading telecom operator Vi has enhanced three International Roaming (IR) Postpaid Plans designed to offer More benefits, More convenience, and More value exclusively this travel season.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
"EXPLORING HIDDEN POTENTIAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF MANKIND": CCRH AND SRMIST SIGN MOU FOR DRUG STANDARDIZATION
Chennai: The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine & Homoeopathy (IIISM) under the Directorate of Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST).
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
RELIANCE INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTED, RELIANCE DEFENCE LIMITED ENTERS INTO STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RHEINMETALL AG, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEFENCE MANUFACTURERS
Reliance Infrastructure Limited promoted Reliance Defence Limited (Reliance Defence) and Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG have agreed on a strategic partnership in the field of ammunition.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
KOTAK811'S NEW CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES THE RISE OF INDIA'S DIGITAL-FIRST BANKING GENERATION
Chennai: Kotak Mahindra Bank (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) introduced a bold new chapter for Kotak811, its flagship digital banking platform, with a campaign that celebrates the seamless, intuitive, and full-service experience it now offers.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
EXICOM LAUNCHES HARMONY DIRECT 2.0, REDEFINING RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY IN EV CHARGING
Exicom, one of Indias leading EV charging and critical power solutions provider, announced the launch of Harmony Direct 2.0, its next-generation DC fast charger, purpose-engineered for rock-solid reliability, smarter station economics, and superior user experience.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
TVS MOTOR COMPANY AND OOR CABS JOIN HANDS TO DEPLOY 500 ELECTRIC THREE-WHEELERS IN TAMIL NADU
TVS Motor Company, a global leader in two and three-wheeler manufacturing, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OOR Cabs Pvt. Ltd., a technology-driven mobility platform, to supply 500 TVS King EV MAX electric three-wheelers during the financial year 2025-26. This strategic partnership is aimed at promoting sustainable urban mobility across Tamil Nadu. As part of the initiative, OOR Cabs will deploy the vehicles for eco-friendly intra-city passenger services, beginning with Trichy, and progressively expanding operations to Madurai and Coimbatore. The integration of these electric vehicles into OOR Cabs’ fleet reinforces both companies’ commitment to cleaner, more efficient transportation solutions.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
HCLFOUNDATION SCALES HCLTECH GRANT INITIATIVE TO ACCELERATE WATER AND BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP IN RURAL INDIA
HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, announced a 45% increase in the annual outlay to ₹24 crore for its flagship HCLTech Grant initiative that supports innovative rural development projects by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in India.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
BENGALURU UNDER WATER YET AGAIN
Boats and tractors were pressed into service to rescue people as pre-monsoon showers battered the city and left many layouts and roads flooded. K.V. Aditya Bharadwaj and Shreyas H.S. examine the systemic problems that have pushed the city into such situations repeatedlyThe monsoon is yet to hit the western coast of India. However, the pre-monsoon showers this week have brought Bengaluru, the IT capital of the country, to its knees. Major arterial roads were flooded, Hosur Road in the south was closed for traffic, and in several inundated residential localities, including Sri Sai Layout at Horamavu in the northeastern part of the city and S.T. Bed Layout in the southeast, boats were deployed to rescue people.
8 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
PM MODI INAUGURATES 'RISING NORTH EAST INVESTORS SUMMIT', SAYS DIVERSITY BIGGEST STRENGTH OF THE REGION
We are determined to accelerate northeast's growth story, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
BRIDGING THE LEARNING GAP: WHY PARENTAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IS KEY TO INDIA'S FLN MISSION
The success of FLN goals and programmes hinges not only on what happens within the classroom. There is a need for more community-level campaigns and support mechanisms that can bridge the gap between school, home and studies.
7 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
CANON INDIA CELEBRATES PROGRESS POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY IN LATEST INDIA #CANWITHCANON CAMPAIGN
Chennai: Canon India unveiled its latest digital campaign India #CANwithCanon, shining a light on how technology is deeply embedded in the lives of Indians across the country.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
TARIFF WARS AND A RESHAPING OF AI'S GLOBAL LANDSCAPE
There could be an impact on economic efficiency and innovation, but some countries could find themselves in a precarious, yet potentially advantageous, position
4 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
FLIGHT OF KANIMOZHI-LED INDIAN MP DELEGATION CIRCLES MOSCOW SKY FOLLOWING DRONE ATTACK
Ms. Kanimozhi leads one of the seven all-party delegations of Indian MPs deputed by the Centre post Operation Sindoor
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May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
ON INTERNATIONAL CHARDONNAY DAY WE TRACE THE WINE'S GROWING JOURNEY IN INDIA
This International Chardonnay Day, 22 May, is well-timed to reckon the trajectory of the wine in India. We take a look back to the early days, the way ahead and try it with chicken tikka, Goan kaju curry and mushroom pâté brûlée
4 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
CRICKET STAR SHUBMAN GILL JOINS TEAM OAKLEY TO REWRITE THE RULES OF SPORT STYLE AND EYEWEAR
Oakley announced Star Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as its next brand ambassador and face of the \"Artifacts from the future\" campaign in India.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
LOKESH TO UNVEIL SIX-PILLAR VISION AT TDP'S KADAPA MAHANADU
Agenda to focus on inclusivity, reforms and party rebuilding
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
SANJAY DUTT'S THE GLENWALK ENTERS SOUTH INDIA, REDEFINING WHISKY EXCELLENCE
The Glenwalk, the premium Scotch whisky brand co-owned by Bollywood icon Sanjay Dutt and Cartel Bros, proudly announces its launch in Tamil Nadu.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH BUMRAH
Back from an injury-enforced break, the pace ace has worked his magic in the IPL, leaving batters battered and bruised; he has been at the forefront of MI's revival in the 2025 campaign and will need to be at his best as India aims for its first Test series win in England since 2007
7 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
MISPLACED URGENCY: ON THE MADRAS HIGH COURT INTERIM ORDER
The Madras High Court has in effect undermined a Supreme Court ruling
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
CINÉPOLIS EXPANDS PRESENCE IN INDIA; LAUNCHES NEW PREMIUM MULTIPLEX IN PATNA
Chennai: Cinépolis, India’s first international cinema exhibitor and the largest multiplex chain has announced the launch of its newest multiplex in Patna at Gravity Mall, Kankarbagh.
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May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
ARMY CHIEF GENERAL ZAMAN VS CHIEF ADVISER PROF YUNUS: POWER STRUGGLE IN BANGLADESH OVER TIMING OF ELECTION
Addressing the Commanding Officers in Wednesday’s meeting, Army Chief General Waker Uz Zaman said certain policies of the interim government were not part of the understanding on which the interim government was configured after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last August.
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May 24, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Biodiversity, which refers to the variety and the variability of living organisms on this earth — and fundamental to human well-being, a healthy planet, and economic prosperity for all— is under peril.
5 min |
May 23, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
IN A MARINE HEATWAVE, CLOWNFISH GET SMALL TO GET BY
Researchers found that during a heatwave, mortality among clownfish that could shrink their bodies fell by 78%
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
AIRTEL PAYMENTS BANK DELIVERS ANOTHER STRONG PERFORMANCE, POSTING REVENUE OF ₹2,709 CRORES
Airtel Payments Bank announced its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
CLASSMATE PARTNERS WITH GRAND MASTERS PRAGGNANANDHAA AND VAISHALI - LAUNCHES 30-CITY CAMPAIGN FOR EDUGAMES INFINITY TO INSPIRE SHARP THINKING IN EVERY CHILD
Chennai: ITC's Classmate, India's leading notebook and stationery products brand has launched eduGAMES Infinity an innovative gamified notebook that seamlessly blends play with education. It encompasses a fun and engaging initiative aimed at transforming learning into a delightful experience. Classmate eduGAMES Infinity is now launching a unique campaign, participation in which will provide a chance to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, a once in a lifetime opportunity!
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
SIDDARAMAIAH INSPECTS FLOOD-HIT AREAS IN BENGALURU; ORDERS IMMEDIATE CLEARANCE OF ENCROACHMENTS
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during an inspection of rain-affected areas in Bengaluru In the wake of severe flooding that disrupted life across parts of Bengaluru in the last few days, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inspected the affected zones on Wednesday. He visited multiple spots impacted by encroachments on storm-water drains and directed officials to take swift and uncompromising action.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Southern Mail Newspaper
ENSURING RELIABLE POWER IN THE TIMES OF HEAT STRESS
Though parts of India may have seen a wetter April and May this year, rising heat remains a concern.
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