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PM Narendra Modi unveils India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry

Feb 29, 2024, at 12:33 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually inaugurated  India’s first indigenously developed and built hydrogen fuel cell ferry in Kerala's Kochi city.

PM Modi's mega boost for industrial development in Tamil Nadu, launches various projects

Feb 28, 2024, at 05:43 pm

Chennai/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a slew of projects in the southern Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu that would give a major fillip to industrial development in the state.

‘Our MSMEs have great opportunity to be part of global supply chain,' says PM Modi

Feb 28, 2024, at 02:38 am

Madurai (Tamil Nadu)/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have a great opportunity to become part of the global supply chain.

NCB and Delhi Police bust Rs 2,000 cr drug racket scripted by Tamil film producer

Feb 25, 2024, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Delhi Police's Special Cell in a joint operation arrested at least three people and confiscated a large quantity of chemicals used in the production of narcotics, media reported.

Court extends ex-TN minister Senthilbalaji's judicial remand till Mar 4, orders notice to ED on discharge plea

Feb 21, 2024, at 05:15 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The Principal Sessions Court Tuesday extended the judicial remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V.Senthilbalaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case last year, till March 4.

TN Assembly adopts resolutions against Centre's delimitation proposal, 'One Nation, One Election' policy

Feb 15, 2024, at 04:02 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The Tamil Nadu Assembly Wednesday adopted two resolutions against the Union government’s proposed delimitation process after 2026 and the ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy.

Tamil Nadu: 15 former AIADMK MLAs, 1 ex-MP join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Feb 08, 2024, at 05:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a boost for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, 15 former AIADMK MLAs and one ex-MP joined the saffron party amid the camp's outreach to the south Indian state.

DMK govt in Tamil Nadu is 'anti-Hindu', repeats FM Sithraman

Feb 03, 2024, at 08:43 am

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reiterated her position that the DMK government in Tamil Nadu is an anti-Hindu party, media reports said.

SC to lay down guidelines to ensure transparency in ED probes

Jan 25, 2024, at 10:56 pm

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would frame guidelines to ensure that the cases investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and state government officials are fair and transparent.

Nirmala Sitharaman claims Tamil Nadu govt has bannned live telecast of Ayodhya Ram Mandir programmes

Jan 21, 2024, at 11:34 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that Tamil Nadu banned the live telecast of Ayodhya Ram Mandir programmes on Monday and called the decision an "anti-Hindu hateful action."

Ahead of Ram temple consecration, PM Modi begins 2-day visit to various temples in Tamil Nadu

Jan 20, 2024, at 07:15 pm

Chennai/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commenced his 2-day visit to various temples of historical significance in Tamil Nadu ahead of the consecration of Ram Temple at Ayodhya on January 22.

PM Modi inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games, says great way to start 2024

Jan 20, 2024, at 03:24 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The sixth edition of Khelo India Youth Games-2023 began on a colourful note with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating it on Friday evening by lighting the games torch and stating that it was a great way to start the year 2024.

PM Modi to embark on 3-day Tamil Nadu visit tomorrow, 5-tier security in place

Jan 19, 2024, at 01:11 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be arriving on a 3-day visit to Tamil Nadu on Friday to inaugurate the Khelo India Youth Games and launch various projects, besides visiting various temples in Trichy, Rameswaram, and Dhanushkodi on Jan 20 and 21.

MK Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar to release arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen by Lankan Navy

Jan 15, 2024, at 07:51 pm

Chennai/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister Dr S.Jaishankar to take steps for the release o f 12 fishermen abducted by the Sri Lankan Navy.

MK Stalin announces Rs. 1,000 cr relief package for cyclone-hit areas in Tamil Nadu

Dec 31, 2023, at 02:40 pm

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: After announcing Rs 6,000 relief for all cardholders in rain-hit areas of Chennai and three neighbouring districts due to the cyclonic storm, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in a further boost announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for the flood-hit districts.

Tamil Nadu: Five devotees die, 19 injured as truck hits multiple vehicles

Dec 30, 2023, at 06:19 pm

Pudukottai/UNI: In a gruesome tragedy, five devotees including a woman were killed on the spot and nineteen others including a child were injured, four of them grievously when as cement-laden truck moving at a high speed rammed into a roadside tea shop and dashed against two stationary vans, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and two-wheelers at Namanasamudram village on the Tiruchirappalli-Rameswaram highway here during the wee hours of Saturday.

Vijayakanth's body will be kept on Island grounds tomorrow for public to pay homage

Dec 29, 2023, at 04:47 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The body of actor-politician and DMDK founder, Vijayakanth, who passed away on Thursday morning, will be shifted to the sprawling Island grounds in Chennai to enable the public to pay their homage.

PM Modi assures Tamil Nadu CM Stalin of help; puts Nirmala Sitharaman in charge of flood relief ops

Dec 26, 2023, at 03:05 am

Chennai: Days after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu of not taking adequate relief measures in the state's rain-battered southern districts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday put Sitharaman in charge of Tamil Nadu flood response.

Tamil Nadu Congress slams Sitharaman for accusing Stalin govt of flood mismanagement

Dec 24, 2023, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi/Chennai: The Tamil Nadu National Congress president SS Alaigiri has slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for accusing the Tamil Nadu government of not managing the recent floods in the state and taking enough proactive measures to prevent loss of lives and property.

Tamil Nadu Minister Ponmudy, wife awarded 3 yrs jail term in DA case

Dec 21, 2023, at 06:28 pm

Chennai/UNI: The Madras High Court on Thursday awarded three years simple imprisonment to a senior leader of the ruling DMK and Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K.Ponmudy and his wife P.Visalatchi in a Rs 1.72 crore disproportionate assets case.

Tamil Nadu: Worker dies in blast at fireworks factory

Dec 15, 2023, at 09:52 pm

Virudhunagar/UNI: In the Virudhunagar district's Panaiyadipatti village, close to Sattur, a private fireworks factory caught fire on Friday, resulting in an explosion that claimed the life of a 36-year-old worker.

MK Stalin writes to EAM on release of TN fishermen, boats

Dec 15, 2023, at 05:21 pm

Chennai/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister Dr.S.Jaishankar seeking immediate release of 45 fishermen and their 138 boats apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Eight TN fishermen, who ventured into the sea for first time after 8 days due to Cyclone, arrested by Lankan Navy

Dec 07, 2023, at 04:59 pm

Chennai/UNI: Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who had ventured into the sea for fishing for the first time after an eight-day hiatus due to Cyclone Michaung, were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy in the wee hours of Thursday.

Tamil Nadu: Minor boy hacks love-lorn sister to death in suspected honour killing

Dec 07, 2023, at 04:56 pm

Chennai/UNI: In a horrific incident, a minor boy hacked his love-lorn elder sister to death in a suspected case of honour killing at Thalaiyuthu in the southern Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to assess cyclone damages in Tamil Nadu today

Dec 07, 2023, at 04:27 pm

Chennai/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Chennai on Thursday to assess the damages caused by the unprecedented rains in the wake of Cyclone Michaung that caused extensive damages to roads and other infra facilities in Tamil Nadu.

Cyclone Michaung fury: 7 more deaths reported, toll rises to 15 in Chennai

Dec 07, 2023, at 03:22 am

Chennai/IBNS: The toll in rain-related incidents from Cyclone Michaung in Chennai city rose to 15, with seven more deaths reported during the last 24 hours, a police release said.

Amit Shah dials Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, enquires about Cyclone damages, promises all help

Dec 05, 2023, at 06:46 pm

Chennai/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called up Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin to enquire about the damages caused due to Cyclone Michaung and promised to offer full support to the state in relief and rescue works.

Cyclonic storm Michaung to make landfall in Tamil Nadu tomorrow, Amit Shah assures all possible support

Dec 05, 2023, at 03:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday assured all possible assistance to the Tamil Nadu government as Cyclone Michaung caused havoc in Chennai and the northern part of the state.

Tamil Nadu: One dead after massive fire engulfs Jewellery shop

Nov 28, 2023, at 04:59 pm

Madurai/UNI: One person died in a massive fire that broke out in a Jewellery shop on the busy South Masi Street in Madurai city.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi returns 10 bills days after SC expressed concern over delays

Nov 17, 2023, at 12:36 am

Chennai: The disagreements between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the ruling MK Stalin-led DMK government surfaced once again on Thursday as the former returned ten pending bills to the Assembly without his approval, media reported.