Newspaper
The New Indian Express Chennai
Far-right makes big gains in German local polls
CHANCELLOR Friedrich Merz’s party finished first in municipal polls in Germany’s most populous state, but the biggest winner in the first electoral test since Merz’s government took power was the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly tripled its showing compared with five years ago.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
TN unveils India’s 1* state-level guidelines to boost EV charging infrastructure
TAMIL NADU has launched India’s first state-level framework for public charging infrastructure, aiming to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption and meet the national goal of 30 per cent electrification by 2030. Developed in collaboration with the industries department, Guidance Tamil Nadu, TN Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL), Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
No integrated med course in JIPMER for now
‘THE proposed integrated medical course, combining MBBS and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) at JIPMER in Puducherry, has been put on hold following strong protests from modern medicine practitioners.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
TN likely to get new police chief in two weeks
IN about two weeks, Tamil Nadu will likely get anew Head of Police Force (HoPF) as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is scheduled to meet on September 26 in New Delhi to shortlist three DGP-rank officers for the post, government sources said.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
When walls begin to speak
From luxury hotels to homes, Sachin Samson's murals weave Kerala's rituals and stories into India's interiors, blurring the line between architecture and art
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
IndiGo to launch India’s 1st Airbus A321XLR in 2026
INDIGO on Monday announced Athens as the inaugural destination to be served by its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Lack of CCTVs in police stations: SC suggests AI-monitored control room
THE Supreme Court on Monday reserved its ruling for September 26 on a suo motu PIL related to the absence of functional CCTVs in police stations.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Pol parties can’t come under POSH Act: SC
THE Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to bring political parties within the ambit of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
‘THE WORLD NEEDS GANDHI NOW MORE THAN EVER’
..Says actor Pratik Gandhi, who, along with director Hansal Mehta, and producer Sameer Nair, speaks about their shared vision behind their web series, Gandhi, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival
4 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
AI agrees to fatigue norms, pilot body concerned
WITH the DGCAs deadline for airlines and other stakeholders to respond to its advisory on the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for pilots ending on Monday, Air India has decided to adopt the new system.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Beyond the fringes
Actor Siddhartha Shankar discusses his recent release, Madharaasi, addresses the criticisms on Param Sundari, and more
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
FISCAL ROADMAP TO GREEN GROWTH
WHEN India pledged net-zero emissions by 2070 at COP26, it was a blueprint for a new development model where growth and sustainability rise together.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign defence pact with eyes on China
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Will work to ensure DMK-led front's victory: Vaiko
MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Monday said the party would work for a resounding victory of the DMK-led alliance in the 2026 assembly elections.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Maruti launches Victoris at ₹10.49L, sales commence from September 22
MARUTI Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has priced its new SUV Victoris at a starting range of 10,49,900 that goes up to %19,98,900 for the top-end strong hybrid option.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
ED grills ex-MP of TMC in illegal betting scam
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday recorded statements of former TMC Lok Sabha member and Bengali film actress Mimi Chakraborty under provisions of the Prevention of Money laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with its probe into an “illegal” betting app named 1xBet.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
THE SAGA OF FAILING YOUNG HEARTS
STRESSED OUT AND SLEEPLESS
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
HC grants bail to Dhevanathan Yadav
THE Madras High Court on Monday granted interim bail to T Dhevanathan Yadav, managing director of the Mylapore Hindu Benefit Fund-Nithi Company, in a case of swindling crores of rupees of the depositors and directed him to deposit ₹100 crore of his own money in the account of the case to prove his bonafide in his undertaking regarding selling off the properties to settle the dues of the depositors.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Russia, Belarus carry out joint military drills amid regional tensions
EXPLOSIONS rang out, artillery shells screeched and jets roared as a few dozen men—including US military officials —watched through binoculars as Belarusian and Russian troops charged across a training ground.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
'Waqf ruling a step towards undoing illegal amendments'
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Monday said that the Supreme Court’s order staying certain key amendments to the Waqf Act strengthens the hope that people place in SC to safeguard the religious rights of the Muslim community and to uphold the Constitution.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Have red eyes? Beware, it could be eye flu
A few weeks ago, a girl walked into my OPD. I examined her and asked her why she was wearing makeup when her eyes were watering and red. “Oh! I thought, and the chemist also said, it was just allergies. But my dad insisted I go see an eye doc,” I silently thanked her father and gave her the bad news it was conjunctivitis of infectious origin.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Tunes turn into service in ‘Carmeni Selvam’
WHEN films are announced for a Deepavali release, the focus is mainly on their star-studded cast.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Rlys to allocate Ist 15-minute time slot for Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs
THE Ministry of Railways has announced an update to its online ticket booking system aimed at reducing fraudulent practices. From October 1, 2025, the first 15 minutes of general reserved ticket booking on the IRCTC website and app will be open only to Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Tharshan-GVM film goes on floors
HARSHAN and Gautham Vasudev Menon are set to star in GodsJilla, billed to be a new-age fantasy rom-com.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Eliminating Hamas crucial, Israel can count on US support: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Washington was steadfast in its support for its ally Israel’s pursuit of the Gaza war and called for the eradication of Hamas.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Suspect in rape of UK Sikh woman arrested
THE UK police investigating a racially aggravated sexual assault of a Sikh woman have arrested a man on suspicion of rape.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Maoist with ₹1 cr bounty among 3 killed in J'khand
Shot dead in joint op
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
AHPI asks Star Health to restore cashless facility for policyholders
DAYS after the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) warned suspension of cashless services to Star Health Insurance policyholders, it has demanded immediate restoration of cashless facilities by the insurance company.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
Dougray Scott to portray Hans Christian Andersen
ACTOR Dougray Scott will step into the shoes of legendary author Hans Christian Andersen for the upcoming crime drama, Fairytale Detective.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Chennai
India adopts techno-legal path for AI safety, different from other countries’
INDIA has chosen a different path on artificial intelligence (AI) safety compared to many other countries in the world, said Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday.
1 min |