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The New Indian Express Chennai
Mining crackdown or cartels at work? Construction material cost shoots up
PRICES of construction materials have shot up in Tamil Nadu amid government clampdown on illegal mining, prompting fears of artificial supply crunch and cost escalation by cartels.
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June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Kelsey Grammer joins Ethan Almighty
AWARD-WINNING actor Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) has joined the star cast of Ethan Almighty, a dog rescue drama inspired by the captivating survival story of a Kentucky-based rescue dog.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
RBI incentive to bring in $20-30 bn in FCNR(B) deposits, say bankers
Banks can pass on 150-200 bps of benefit to depositors as RBI will absorb hedging cost
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Govt should challenge Thiruparankundram orders in SC, says VCK
VCK general secretary Sinthanai Selvan on Monday demanded the state government to challenge two court orders linked to the Thiruparankundram controversy in the Supreme Court, warning that failure to do so could compel the government to implement rulings that contradict its stated position on maintaining the status quo.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
TVK’s free bus ride promise sparks debate on viability
WITH the Tamil Nadu government already spending nearly ₹4,000 crore annually on its flagship free bus travel scheme, TVK president Vijay’s poll promise to extend the benefit across all TNSTC services for women has reignited debate over the financial sustainability of welfare expansion and its impact on the state’s loss-making transport corporations.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Corpn plans to integrate its website & Namma Chennai mobile app at ₹2.6 cr
THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is planning to transform its official website and Namma Chennai mobile application into a unified citizen-centric digital platform, integrating a wide range of public services that even extends beyond the corporation’s purview.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
8 killed, 6 injured in blast at RINL Vizag steel plant
PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia to kin of each of the deceased
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
The silence around menopause in India needs to break
ON May 28, as the world marks the International Day of Action for Women's Health, we need to talk about something Indian public health almost never addresses. Menopause.
3 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
India has oil, gas stockpiles for 76-80 days
PETROLEUM and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said India maintains sufficient oil and gas stockpiles to sustain operations for 76 to 80 days.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bypolls: Former CEC says defectors must be barred from contest for 5 yrs
THE resignation of four MLAs within three weeks of their election for political reasons, and with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay also vacating the Tiruchy East seat after choosing to retain Perambur constituency following his dual victory in the polls, have forced byelections in five constituencies within six months.
2 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Youth ends life at yoga centre
A 29-YEAR-OLD tourist who was visiting the Isha Yoga Centre allegedly died by suicide within the premises.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Twice the fun
Aswin Kandasamy speaks about his upcoming directorial debut, Double Occupancy, and the one thing he wishes for the most on the day of its release
2 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
No widespread ATM cash shortages, says Canara Bank MD, CEO
AMID reports of cash shortages at automated teller machines (ATMs) in several parts of the country, Canara Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Brajesh Kumar Singh has dismissed concerns of any widespread cash crunch, saying only a small proportion of ATMs face temporary operational disruptions at any given time.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
CM honours Praggn, gets checkmated by champion
CHIEF MINISTER C Joseph Vijay on Monday honoured Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with a cash incentive of •50 lakh for winning the Norway Chess 2026 title and becoming the first Indian to achieve the feat.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Honestly speaking
Architects explain why materials that wither, breathe, and age naturally are finding their way back into contemporary spaces
6 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bear grip tightens on market as global cues turn negative
DOMESTIC equity market has come under severe bearish grip again, with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty shedding most of the recovery they made in the first three weeks of April on the hopes that the West Asia crisis is coming to an end.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
SC: Consensual pre-marital physical relationship no blot on character
THE Supreme Court has held that a consensual physical relationship between two unmarried adults cannot be treated as evidence of poor character, while restoring the selection of a constable candidate whose appointment had been cancelled over a case linked to a past relationship.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Retail auto sales rise 9.55% in May despite heatwave, fuel price hikes
DESPITE headwinds such as an above-normal heatwave, fuel price pressure and the evolving West Asia situation, automobile retail sales registered its best-ever May sales across three-wheeler, passenger vehicle (PV), and tractors.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
TN HOUSEWIVES END LIVES DUE TO FAMILY PRESSURES
Nearly 13% of housewives who died by suicide in India in 2024 are from TN; experts seek domestic, community-level support and mental health outreach for homemakers
2 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bus network redesign set to be delayed
THE plan to redesign Chennai’s bus network and improve last-mile connectivity may be delayed at the final stages, as consultants are seeking an additional month to incorporate feedback from transport agencies and stakeholders before submitting the final report.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
India's current account surplus at $7.1 bn in Q4
INDIA current account recorded a surplus of $7.1 billion, or 0.7% of GDP, in the January-March quarter of 2025-26.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
‘Army gearing up for a two-and-a-half front challenge’
Priorities include multi-platform and multi-sensor real-time surveillance, long-range precision fires, advanced artillery, says Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
4 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
DOES YOUR HOME REFLECT YOU?
EVERY home tells a story, but is it telling your story?
2 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
ONE LAST DANCE
Messi & Ronaldo, two modern-day greats, will be featuring in their last WC. Swaroop Swaminathan tries to explain what it means...
4 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Finally, Bengal comes under AB-PMJAY grid, the last state to do so
WEST Bengal on Monday became the 36th and the last state to implement the Central government’s flagship programme Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest health assurance scheme.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
‘Reheating spoiled food does not make it safe’
DISTINGUISHING between a simple stomach bug and severe food contamination is critical for timely medical intervention.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Amid NDA govt anniv events, buzz on delimitation bill
CELEBRATIONS marking the completion of 12 years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA commenced on Monday, with the BJP highlighting the government’s achievements and its key initiatives over the past decade.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
‘It is the best I have felt going into a WC’
THE memories of November 2, 2025 still lies fresh in Arundhati Reddy’s mind.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
India aims for tariff rates negotiated under BTA
INDIA'S exports to the US will be subject to tariff rates negotiated under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) once the ongoing Section 301 investigations are completed and a trade deal is concluded, according to commerce ministry sources.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Bus stand effect: Flat prices at Thirumazhisai up 83%
WITH the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) completing construction of a new bus terminus in Kuthambakkam near Thirumazhisai on the western suburb of the city, the real estate sector has started to boom.
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