Tamil Nadu: News
India offers to send NDRF teams to Nepal for rescue
The Indian government has offered to send National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to Nepal for rescue operations, following devastating floods that have killed around 600 people.
TASMAC to digitize liquor stock submissions at retail shops
Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor retailer, TASMAC, is set to digitize its operations from September 1.
Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay breaks Assembly convention, sits with ministers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday broke a long-standing Assembly convention by leaving his designated chair and sitting with ministers.
Nepal floods: Death toll at 469, fresh warnings issued
Nepal and China have issued fresh warnings of possible flooding in the Himalayas. This comes after two lakes formed on either side of their border threaten to burst.
'No contact with 288 Indians': MEA's update on Nepal floods
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that it has no contact with 288 Indian nationals in Nepal after the devastating flash floods.
'Toxic' forces 'The Odyssey' out of IMAX screens: Report
Despite a remarkable 40-day run in IMAX theaters across India, The Odyssey was removed from most IMAX screens on Wednesday.
How much will Vijay's gold ring scheme for newborns cost
The Tamil Nadu government has issued work orders for a scheme to gift newborns in state-run hospitals with gold rings.
Tamil Nadu minister hits back at 'misogynistic' trolling
Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana has slammed the "misogyny" behind a political row over a video of a woman in a black dress, misidentified as her.
Tamil Nadu CM scraps new airport plan in Parandur
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced the scrapping of plans for a new airport in Parandur.
Tamil Nadu assembly debates delimitation, 'freeze' term not used
The Tamil Nadu Assembly was rocked by a heated debate between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the ruling TVK over the state's position on delimitation.
DMK MLAs reject Vijay government's car offer for legislators
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's announcement of free cars for all 234 MLAs has been rejected by the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
'Vishwanath & Sons' sees big drop; global collection crosses ₹135cr
The Tamil-Telugu bilingual film Vishwanath & Sons, starring Suriya and Raveena Tandon, has seen a significant drop in its box office collections.
After not allowing CJP-led protests, Vijay government revokes controversial order
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has revoked a controversial order issued to educational institutions to stop students from participating in protests organized by Left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Cars for all, ₹25L health cover: Vijay's bonanza for MLAs
Tamil Ndau Chief Minister Vijay has announced a major perk for all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the state.
'Without any shame': DMK mouthpiece slams Vijay-Trisha over I-Day seating
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's mouthpiece, Murasoli, has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for his choice of seating at the recent Independence Day event.
Tamil Nadu CM apologizes for minister's 'Karunanidhi' reference without honorifics
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has apologized in the Assembly after a minister referred to late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi without using the traditional honorifics.
Vijay announces full waiver on farm loans of ₹75,000
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a major relief measure for farmers in the state.
Sugar prices rise, making mills favor sugar over ethanol
A surge in sugar prices has led Indian mills to prioritize sugar production over ethanol, as per their quarterly earnings calls earlier this month.
SC directs Karnataka to follow Cauvery Water Management Authority's directions
The Supreme Court has directed Karnataka to follow the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding the release of water to Tamil Nadu.
Some Tamil Nadu ministers demanding 2-4% kickbacks: Annamalai
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Annamalai has accused the Tamil Nadu government, headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, of corruption.
Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' posts bumper box office opening!
The Tamil film Vishwanath & Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, witnessed a significant box office collection in its opening weekend.
Tamil Nadu CM condemns killing of 3 men in Karnataka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has condemned the killing of three Tamil men in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district.
Meet VIHAAN, an indigenous broadband networking chip
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor start-up Aheesa Digital Innovations has successfully developed its first silicon chip, called VIHAAN.
Tamil Nadu: BJP's state president faces flak over 'mother' remark
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Nainar Nagendran made a controversial remark about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's mother.
5 different dosas to try beyond masala dosa
A staple of South Indian cuisine, dosa is a thin, crispy pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
Karnataka bandh today over Cauvery dispute: What's open, what's closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Thursday from 6:00am to 6:00pm in protest against the Cauvery water dispute.
NEET resolution passed in TN Assembly; DMK, AIADMK support move
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes state song resolution for official events
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's resolution to make the singing of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu mandatory at the start of official events was passed by the state Assembly on Monday.
ISRO's ₹986cr satellite launch complex in TN to be privatized
IN-SPACe has begun the process of privatizing operations and management of the ₹986 crore Small Satellite Launch Complex (SLC) at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
Blackstone-backed AGS Health seeks ₹4,800cr via IPO
Blackstone Group-owned AGS Health has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Big: Vijay's wife withdraws divorce plea
Sangeetha Sornalingam, the wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition.
Mekedatu dam row: CM Vijay, Udhayanidhi clash in Assembly
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin clashed over the Mekedatu dam issue in the Assembly.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' slows down; global gross nears ₹310cr
Thalapathy Vijay's action entertainer, Jana Nayagan, has witnessed a decline in box office collections on its third Thursday.
'Jana Nayagan' sees significant drop; total gross crosses ₹305cr
Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, has seen a significant drop in its box office collections on the second Wednesday of its release.
Tired of crowded hill stations? Try these 5 places
India's hill stations are famous for their cool weather and scenic beauty, but some of them are becoming too crowded and commercialized.
Government may call special 3-day Parliament session for delimitation bill
The Narendra Modi government is reportedly planning to push two major legislative proposals in one go.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' remains strong; India net crosses ₹180cr
Thalapathy Vijay's latest action drama, Jana Nayagan, had already crossed the ₹300cr gross mark at the worldwide box office after 12 days in theaters.
'Release Udhayanidhi after questioning': Madras HC in Trisha remark case
The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court on Tuesday that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin will be released from police custody today itself after questioning.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' crosses ₹300cr globally in just 12 days
The political action drama Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, has crossed the ₹300cr mark worldwide. The film has been performing steadily in its second week despite a usual weekday drop in collections.
Cauvery water not released despite orders, Vijay government moves SC
The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka for not releasing Cauvery water.
Farmers' interests more important than politics: Shivakumar at Cauvery meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday stressed the importance of farmers over politics at an all-party meeting to discuss the state's strategy in the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, news agency PTI reported.
Why are Kannada moviegoers protesting against Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'?
The film Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, has been embroiled in controversy due to the ongoing Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka ordered to release 3,500 cusecs water/day to Tamil Nadu
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
India now Claude's 2nd-largest market: How are people using it?
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has revealed that India is the second-largest user of its technology.
Vijay government examining proposal to include chicken-biryani in mid-day meals
The Tamil Nadu government is considering a proposal to serve chicken biryani once a week under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.