Home Minister Amit Shah is set to begin his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu on Thursday night amid renewed speculation over a possible revival of ties with the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Shah is expected to meet both the BJP state leaders and the AIADMK top brass during his stay in Chennai. … Read more
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday reiterated his request for an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a memorandum on the concerns over the proposed delimitation. Stalin reminded PM Modi of the request he had made days ago, seeking time to meet him along with MPs from various parties to … Read more
Chennai: The Chennai Regional Centre (RMC) has issued a weather alert, predicting heavy rains in Tamil Nadu today and tomorrow due to a low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal. An atmospheric low-level circulation prevails over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining areas, while an upper-level circulation exists over southwest Bay of Bengal and … Read more
Pudukottai: In a raid conducted by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) officials at the Balaji Jewelry in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukkottai district, 1,643.36 grams of counterfeit gold jewelry were seized. The jewelry was confiscated due to the absence of the BIS hallmark. It has been reported that the value of the seized items exceeds Rs 1 … Read more
Chennai: In a significant move, the Chennai Metro Rail administration has announced a Diwali bonus of Rs 15,000 for its non-executive employees, marking the first such incentive in its 10-year history. This marks a significant change, as employees have not been awarded a Diwali bonus since the establishment of the Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL). … Read more
Sivakasi: Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district, known as the ‘Fireworks Capital of India’ for decades expect sales to exceed Rs. 6,000 crore this year, surpassing last year’s record sales. The industry has seen significant growth, with annual sales increasing from Rs. 4,000-5,000 crore between 2016-2019 to Rs. 4,200 crore in 2021 and Rs. 6,000 … Read more
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Minister S Raghupathi has launched a scathing attack on actor Vijay’s Tamizhga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), branding it the “C Team” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Raghupathi accused Vijay of refraining from criticizing the BJP to woo AIADMK workers and strengthen the BJP’s presence in the state. “Vijay chose to speak about the … Read more
Sivakasi: Despite accounting for over 85% of India’s fireworks production, Sivakasi, the country’s fireworks hub, is facing an existential crisis. The Sivakasi firecracker industry has been severely impacted by various regulatory hurdles and economic setbacks. The ban on firecrackers in Delhi, coupled with restrictions in other cities, has significantly reduced demand. Additionally, the pandemic-led sales slump, the … Read more
Tirunelveli: A shocking incident of physical abuse has come to light at a private NEET coaching center in Tirunelveli, where the owner, Jalal Ahmed, was caught on camera brutally beating students with bamboo sticks and throwing shoes. The disturbing footage, which has gone viral, shows Ahmed indiscriminately hitting students, causing injuries and bleeding. நெல்லையில் மாணவர்களை பிரம்பால் … Read more