WATCH | Loco pilots work for upto nine hours without access to toilets

From steam engines to modern high-speed trains, a lot has changed in the Indian Railways over the years. But one thing that hasn’t? Loco pilots on most of the Railways’ locomotives still work up to nine hours -- sometimes more -- without access to that most basic of requirements: a toilet. 

DMK alliance sweeps urban local body polls, AIADMK bested in Edapaddi too

The ruling DMK and its alliance parties have secured victory in over 75 percent of the wards whose vote counting was completed on Tuesday. As of 2 pm, the State Election Commission has released the results of 448 ward member posts out of 1374 in 21 Corporations.

Budget 2022: 30% tax on income from crypto, NFTs; digital rupee to be launched by 2023

In a major boost to crypto players, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget Speech 2022 said 30% tax would be charged on income from transfer of virtual digital assets. The FM said no set off would be allowed in case of losses.

Tamil Nadu observes first full Sunday lockdown as fresh Covid 19 cases cross 10,000 mark

On January 9, 2022, Tamil Nadu observed the first of a series of full lockdowns to be observed every Sunday, in the wake of the surge in Covid-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant. Essential services that are permitted during the full lockdown include milk booths, ATMs, hospitals, hospital-related works, goods transportation, and petrol bunks. Facilities that won't be available are public transport, metro rail, and e-commerce services. #TamilNadulockdown #TNlockdown #Chennai #Chennailockdown #Coimbatore #Vellore #Tirunelveli #Tiruchy #SundayLockdown #SundayLockdownTamilNadu #Covid #Covidlockdown #Lockdown #Covid

WATCH | Indian Army objects to construction by Pak Rangers along LoC

The Indian Army has objected to a ‘construction’ being started by Pakistan Rangers along the LOC in Kupwara, #Kashmir. In the video, the Indian side can be heard sending a strong warning to the Pakistan Army. Asking it to stop the illegal construction or face the consequences. The local police officer of the area confirmed the incident of illegal construction at about 500 meters on the Pakistan side.

TNIE Business Unboxed: Non-fungible tokens(NFTs) are the new kid on the block

WATCH | During TN local body polls, 100-year-old being carried to vote in Phase 1 elections

Karnataka unlock: Cinema halls to function at 50% capacity

In what comes as a relief to the cinema industry and theatre groups, the Karnataka government has decided to further relax lockdown guidelines and allow cinema halls and auditoriums albeit with 50% capacity.

WATCH | In Assam's Guwahati, the lockdown is colourful

Markets to open on odd-even basis, metro to run at 50% capacity: Kejriwal | Delhi Unlock

The Delhi Metro will operate at 50 per cent capacity and markets and malls in the national capital will open on an odd-even basis from June 7, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday as he announced further relaxations in lockdown.

Vegetable prices soar in Chennai ahead of total lockdown in TN from May 24

Lockdown in Delhi extended for one week; unlock from May 31: CM Arvind Kejriwal

The migrants waiting for days for a ticket to home at Chennai Central | Tamil Nadu Lockdown

Hundreds of migrant workers have been staying at the Chennai Central station for the past three-four days with the hope of getting a confirmed ticket to the two trains which leave from #Chennai that will take them home.

Tamil Nadu cops intensify lockdown measures, seize vehicles of those roaming for non-essential work

COVID19 lockdown exodus robs Chennai of 1.3 lakh people

Despite curbs, Maharashtra continues to report 50-60,000 daily COVID cases

COVID19: Delhi lockdown extended till May 17, metro services suspended

Free ration for 2 months to 72 lakh people, Rs 5,000 financial aid to auto, taxi drivers: Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that the Delhi government will provide free ration to 72 lakh ration card holders in the city for the next two months and financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to help people tide over the COVID-19 crisis.

Maharashtra lockdown to be extended by 15 days beyond April 30: Rajesh Tope

Tamil Nadu to face strict COVID-19 restrictions from April 26, here's what will remain open