CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Bengaluru, May 11, 2026: Canara Bank on Monday reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, registering healthy growth in business, profitability and retail lending while further improving asset quality indicators. Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia,  MD & CEO (I/c) Announcing the Q4 FY26 results, Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia said the bank’s global business rose 12.11 per cent year-on-year to ₹28,06,226 crore. Global deposits increased by 9.71 per cent to ₹15,68,678 crore, while global advances grew 15.30 per cent to ₹12,37,548 crore. The bank posted a net profit of ₹19,187 crore for FY26, marking a growth of 12.69 per cent over the previous year. Operating profit for the year stood at ₹33,019 crore, up 5.19 per cent year-on-year. Earnings per share also improved by 12.68 per cent. Retail and RAM segments continued to drive credit growth during the year. RAM credit expanded 19.73 per cent to ₹7,30,520 crore, while the retail lending portfolio...

Chennai, May 9: The 10th edition of Rhapsody, the flagship annual fundraising event organised by Thenmozhi Memorial Trust, was held at the Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall in Chennai on Saturday, bringing together artists, actors, cancer survivors, and members of the public in support of underprivileged cancer patients. Conducted every year on the eve of Mother’s Day, Rhapsody continued its mission of supporting cancer fighters, honouring those lost to the disease, and celebrating cancer survivors through a fundraising initiative dedicated to providing financial assistance for treatment and care. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The milestone edition featured a series of performances by leading personalities from the Tamil entertainment industry, including Samuthirakani, Aadhi, Mime Gopi, Attakathi Dinesh, Kalaiarasan, Thambi Ramaiah, Adirchi Arun, Sunita Gogoi, Pa. Ranjith, and Pa. Vijay among others. Their participation helped amplify awareness about the cause and drew su...

Chennai, 7 May 2026:  Apollo Hospitals⁠ has launched a dedicated Centre for Venous Disorders at its flagship facility on Greams Road in Chennai, marking a significant step towards strengthening specialised vascular care services in the city. The newly inaugurated centre aims to provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of venous disorders through a multidisciplinary and patient-centric approach. The facility integrates vascular surgery, radiology, dermatology, and wound care services under one roof, enabling seamless access to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up care. Designed to improve efficiency and patient outcomes, the centre offers same-day consultations, rapid diagnostics, and minimally invasive day-care procedures. It is equipped with advanced imaging systems and modern treatment technologies to address conditions such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, and venous bleeding. According to the hospital, ...

Chennai, May 6, 2026: The All India Russian Education Fair 2026–27 will be held on May 9 and 10 at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai, bringing together leading Russian universities and offering Indian students access to as many as 10,000 MBBS seats. (L to R)  Ravi Chandran, Managing Director of Study Abroad Educational Consultants;  Valerii Khodzhaev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai;  Alexander Dodonov, Vice Consul and Director of Russian House in Chennai The two-day fair, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature direct participation from seven premier government-run Russian institutions. The significant increase in the number of MBBS seats reflects the rising demand among Indian students for medical education in Russia, which currently remains the only foreign destination fully compliant with the National Medical Commission’s latest norms for overseas medical education. Students can avail spot admissions for MBBS and other pro...

Chennai, May 6, 2026: Interio by Godrej, the furniture and interior solutions brand of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has unveiled a revamped retail store in Chennai while launching its ‘Moments That Matter’ (MTM) study, which highlights the growing importance of home environments in shaping emotional well-being and daily experiences among Indian consumers. Dr. Dev Narayan Sarkar, Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business (B2C), Interio by Godrej The newly upgraded store, spread across nearly 6,000 sq. ft., is designed as a comprehensive destination for modern home solutions. It features a wide range of modular, configurable, and personalised furniture across bedroom, living, and dining segments, along with a newly introduced line of soft furnishings. The revamp underscores the brand’s focus on enhancing customer experience and making contemporary design more accessible. Alongside the store launch, Interio outlined ambitious growth plans for the region. The company is targetin...

Chennai, May 6, 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening urban climate research and weather forecasting capabilities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Ramapuram, on Wednesday inaugurated the Mission Mausam Urban Testbed and advanced observational facilities at its Chennai campus. (From 2nd left) Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences;  Dr. R. Shivakumar, Chairman, SRMIST;  Dr. A. Suryachandra Rao, Director, IITM Pune   The facility, developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is the first of its kind in Chennai. It aims to generate high-resolution, real-time atmospheric data to significantly enhance nowcasting, forecasting accuracy, and early warning systems for urban weather events. Press meet Youtube Video 👇  Mission Mausam, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is designed to improve disaster preparedness and strengthen climate services acro...