5 lesser known facts about Daniel Balaji: Pledging his eyes, inspiring others, how he got his name and more
Daniel Balaji, known for his iconic roles in films like Kaakha Kaakha and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu died on Friday. Looking back at his life and career. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTamil actor Daniel Balaji dies of heart attack in Chennai
Actor Daniel Balaji died at the age of 48 due to a heart attack in Chennai. His body was taken to his residence in Purasaiwalkam for last rites. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSenthil Balaji resigns as Tamil Nadu minister, eight months after arrest
Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji has resigned from the state cabinet. The development comes just days before the Madras High Court is scheduled to review his bail plea. Key Points
India TodayRJ Balaji exclusive interview: 'I hope to work with Thalapathy Vijay soon'
RJ Balaji opens up about his upcoming release Singapore Saloon, Annapoorani controversy and more. He also speaks about wanting to work with Thalapathy Vijay. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAt Balaji Wafers, get a taste of big things to come
The Rajkot-based company posted sales of Rs 5,010 crore for FY23, a 24% jump compared to Rs 4,034 crore a year earlier. In comparison, Jubilant Foodworks that operates Domino's pizza, Dunkin Donuts and Popeyes restaurants clocked Rs 5,158 crore in sales in FY23 while Nestle's prepared dishes and cooking aids division of Maggi noodles, sauces, seasonings, pasta and cereals had annual sales of Rs 5,300 crore. Key Points
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Probe agency ED arrests Senthil Balaji's brother in money laundering cases
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji's brother in a money laundering case. The arrest comes after the minister's brother purportedly skipped several summonses. Key Points
India TodayTN Minister Senthil Balaji shifted from private hospital to Central Prison
Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has been discharged from the hospital and moved to prison while continuing to be under judicial custody. He had been hospitalized for chest pains and underwent heart surgery. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14 in a case dating back to 2014. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn letter to MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu Governor explains U-turn on sacking minister
Hours after announcing the sacking of minister V Senthil Balaji, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi put a holod on the dismissal. In a letter to Chief Minister MK Stalin, the governor also furnished reasons behind his move. Key Points
India TodayTamil Nadu Guv paused sacking of jailed DMK minister Senthil Balaji on advice of Amit Shah
Governor R.N. Ravi took the decision barely 5 hours after his initial letter dismissing Balaji as he was ‘facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption, including taking cash for jobs and money laundering’. Key Points
ThePrintTamil Nadu Guv dismisses DMK's Senthil Balaji from Council of Ministers
Earlier, the ED had conducted searches at Senthil Balaji's official residence on the Greenways Road in Chennai. Searches were also conducted at the houses of his brother Ashok Kumar in Chennai and Karur. The ED was carrying out searches based on the Supreme Court directions to the central agency to continue its investigation. Key Points
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Afternoon brief: Arrested TN minister Senthil Balaji undergoes heart surgery
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji arrested under anti-money laundering act, sent to judicial custody
He is the first member in the M K Stalin-led Cabinet to be arrested by a central probe agency. Balaji was arrested after a long session of questioning, according to sources, even as the minister was admitted to a city government hospital after he complained of uneasiness. He underwent a coronary angiogram and was advised bypass surgery at the earliest . Balaji is likely to be produced before a special court later where the agency will seek his custody. Key Points
Economic TimesSenthil Balaji took money from job aspirants, bent rules: ED remand note
The marks of the candidates who applied for the jobs were fraudulently manipulated. Most of them did not get appointment letters despite paying money, the remand note said. Key Points
India TodayHigh drama in Tamil Nadu as ED arrests DMK minister Senthil Balaji, wife moves court
Balaji has been advised bypass surgery after he complained of discomfort during interrogation. His arrest has drawn sharp reactions from opposition leaders, who accused the BJP of targeting its opponents. Key Points
FinancialexpressSenthil Balaji's ED arrest: ‘They pressured him,’ alleges Stalin, 0pposition calls it ‘drama’
After Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji was arrested by the ED, CM MK Stalin intensified his attack on the BJP and said "they had pressured him to the point of him suffering chest pain". Meanwhile, the BJP and AIADMK have called it a "complete drama". Key Points
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DMK's Senthil Balaji arrested by ED in money laundering case, MK Stalin calls for meeting
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji in a money-laundering case. After the arrest, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin held a meeting at his residence. Key Points
India TodayAfter ED arrest in job-for-cash scam, Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji breaks down, hospitalised
Law Minister Regupathy expressed doubts about the adherence to basic procedures by the ED. He criticised the method of operation as "unwarranted and inhuman," causing unnecessary stress and strain on Balaji. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji arrested in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji in a money-laundering case, sources have confirmed. Key Points
mintFrom villain roles to pledging his eyes — 5 lesser known facts about late Tamil actor Daniel Balaji
Tamil actor Daniel Balaji, famous for villainous roles, dies at 48 from heart attack. Industry mourns his loss. Key Points
mintTN power minister, arrested by ED, advised to undergo CABG surgery. What is it?
Balaji, 47, was hospitalised following his arrest. Chief minister MK Stalin and at least 15 ministers rushed to see him. | Latest News India Key Points
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ED searches 12 locations linked to Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji
The searches are taking place in connection with a job scam allegation. Senthil Balaji’s official residence on Greenways Road and his brother Ashok’s house in the vicinity are among the premises being searched. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTamil Nadu govt reallocates Senthil Balaji's portfolios after governor's nod
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has reallocated the portfolios previously held by arrested state Minister V Senthil Balaji based on the recommendations of Chief Minister M K Stalin. However, the Governor has expressed his disagreement with Balaji's continuation in the cabinet. Key Points
India TodayBJP distances itself from governor amid Balaji row
Ravi has retracted two of his decisions- 1. refusing to reallocate portfolios of Balaji and 2. putting the minister’s dismissal on hold, after being advised by the Union minister Amit Shah to consult the Attorney General. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesED arrests Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji: The politics, job racket and ‘compromise’ underlying the case
The controversial arrest is part of an unfolding investigation into a murky job racket scandal, dating back to Balaji's term as transport minister under the 2011-16 AIADMK government. Here's what has happened so far. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMK Stalin slams BJP’s ‘intimidation politics’ after ED raids against Tamil Nadu minister
MK Stalin slammed the ED raids against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji. He accused the BJP-ruled Centre of “controlling its political opponents through the investigative agencies”. Key Points
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15 months in jail, no end in sight for trial, SC grants TN ex-minister Senthil Balaji bail in PMLA case
ED case stems from Chennai Central Crime Branch's FIRs against Senthil Balaji for allegedly taking bribes to give jobs when he was transport minister in J. Jayalalithaa's AIADMK govt. Key Points
ThePrintTata seeks partnerships for UK battery plant to supply Jaguar Land Rover EVs
“If you look at the startups that are working in this space, they are at the forefront of technology,” Tata Motors Group Chief Financial Officer P.B. Balaji said in an interview in Mumbai. “Its a melange of opportunities. We are speaking to a host of them,” he said. Key Points
Economic TimesReliance Industries sitting on a Rs 90-crore loss in this smallcap stock
Reliance invested Rs 413.28 crore in Ekta Kapoor-backed Balaji Telefilms in July 2017. The conglomerate purchased 25.2 million equity shares at Rs 164 each. However, since the purchase price of Rs 164, Balaji Telefilms has given RIL a negative return of 21.3% compared to its current market price of Rs 129. Key Points
Economic TimesTamil Nadu guv Ravi put order dismissing Senthil Balaji's in abeyance as Amit Shah advised to seek ‘legal opinion’
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi initially dismissed Minister V Senthil Balaji but later suspended the order following a request from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The DMK is considering legal options in response to the governor's move. Key Points
mintTamil Nadu: Arrested minister Senthil Balaji undergoes bypass surgery at private hospital in Chennai
underwent a beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery at the Kauvery Hospital. His condition is reported to be stable. Key Points
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Morning brief: Oppn parties attack governor after Tamil Nadu min briefly sacked
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTirupati Balaji temple in Jammu opens door to pilgrims; will give boost to spiritual tourism, says L-G Manoj Sinha
Constructed at Rs 33.22 crore over 62 acres of land on a similar pattern to the famous temple of Tirupati Balaji in the hill town Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, the temple is the sixth built by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) outside the southern state. Key Points
The Indian ExpressThis IIT-IIM alumnus emerges as Tata Group's ‘highest-paid’ CFO
Tata Group companies saw CEO salaries rise by 16-60% in FY23, while CFO salaries increased by 6-35%, according to annual reports. Pathamadai Balachandran Balaji, CFO of Tata Motors, emerged as the highest-earning CFO in the group, with an annual remuneration of INR 16.73 crore ($2.25 million). Key Points
mintTata Group's highest-paid CFO does not belong to TCS or Tata Steel
Balaji's annual remuneration saw an increase of 21 percent from FY22, as his total earnings in FY23 stood at Rs 16.73 crore. With this, he became not only the highest-paid employee at Tata Motors but also the highest-paid CFO within the Tata Group. Key Points
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