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KIYG 2023: School bus driver's daughter won bronze, father's relentless persistence reaps fruit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 8:24:24 PM IST

At 4.30 in the morning, Jagdish Gulia and his eight-year-old daughter Tannu were glued to the television watching Indian women wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. When Sakshi Malik turned the bout on its head in the dying seconds to secure bronze, both Ja ... read..

"Outrageous and shameful...": MK Stalin on Hemant Soren's arrest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 4:24:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday called the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate "Outrageous and shameful" and said that blatant display of vendetta politics is being displayed by the Bharati ... read..

TN: DMK's election committee holds discussion with office bearers of Ramanathapuram, Cuddalore units

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 10:23:50 AM IST

The DMK Election Coordination Committee held a discussion with the office-bearers of its Ramanathapuram and Cuddalore districts. The committee has been holding discussions with the leaders of its district units, mainly to select candidates for the upcomin ... read..

'Khelo India Games envisioned by PM Modi is embodiment of his interest...': Anurag Thakur hands trophies to winners

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2024 10:53:11 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur handed the trophies to the winners of the Khelo India Youth Games at the closing ceremony of Tamil Nadu in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

KIYG gold medallist Janvi's training module includes playing shankh, grooving on DJ music

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2024 7:54:31 PM IST

While Janvi was waiting for her girl's 61kg final wrestling bout against Delhi's Yashita in the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 at the Rajarathinam stadium here, her coach Ajmer Malik gave her few tips on how to shoot good images on a mobile phone and prompt ... read..

"We took permission": AR Rahman on using using AI to recreate voices of late singers Bamba Bakya, Shahul Hameed

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 6:54:39 PM IST

Music maestro AR Rahman's latest song 'Thimiri Yezhuda' from Rajinikanth-starrer 'Lal Salaam' features voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed. Wondering how is it possible? Well, don't be surprised as we are living in the age of AI. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Assam's Pahi applies her Tezpur lake lessons to win Chennai pool

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 12:53:35 PM IST

Far from the glittering waters of an Olympic-size pool, Pahi Borah learned to swim in a lake, and had to use makeshift bamboo arrangements to dive and somersault. But the talent and passion of the 14-year-old from Tezpur, Assam, has carried her seamlessly ... read..

KIYG 2023: Haryana weightlifter Sanjana improves her own national mark, Sayali Wani of Maharashtra bags double crown in table tennis

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 9:53:22 AM IST

Haryana's Sanjana improved on her own National Youth records in Snatch, Clean and Jerk and overall to clinch the girls 76kg weightlifting gold while Maharashtra's Sayali Wani came back from the brink to win the girls singles table tennis gold in the Khelo ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Rural Development Minister Periyasamy clarifies on Governor's criticism of PM Awas scheme implementation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 1:53:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister Periyasamy gave his clarification on Monday on Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's criticism of the implementation of the PM Awas Yojana scheme in the state. ... read..

"There is no issue...": DMK leader Elangovan on INDIA bloc seat sharing

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 10:54:13 PM IST

With the Lok Sabha elections just months away, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Monday reacted to the INDIA bloc seat sharing and said that there is no "issue" and things will be "settled" soon. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu Governor acting as political broker for BJP": DMK leader TKS Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 7:53:31 PM IST

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Monday slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and claimed that he is acting as a "political broker for the BJP" and is deeply indulged in sheer politics. ... read..

Khelo India Games creates a big community: Tokyo Olympian Varun Thakkar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 3:54:26 PM IST

Tokyo Olympian sailor Varun Thakkar was spotted in the crowd during events at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu, cheering on the young wrestlers as the wrestling action began at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai. ... read..

TN Governor Ravi alleges corruption, says poor villagers in Nagapattinam district not able to get PM Awas Yojana benefits

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 10:53:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday claimed that villagers of Nagapattinam district, eligible to become beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, are not able to get the benefit of the scheme due to administrative apathy and alleged corruption. ... read..

"What is the guarantee": DMK leader RS Bharathi on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's allegiance to NDA

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 6:52:18 AM IST

After Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ended his 18-month ruling alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress on Sunday and rejoined the NDA, DMK leader RS Bharathi said that there was no guarantee that he would continue in t ... read..

KIYG 2023: Weightlifter Jyoshna rises from poverty in remote Odisha village to shatter national record

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2024 6:53:10 PM IST

A few months ago, Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter K Ravi Kumar was supposed to reach Jyoshna Sabar's village around 11am. But it was evening then and he had still not been able to find his way through this mountainous, forested region of Od ... read..

TN: DMK's election committee holds discussion with office bearers of Namakkal, Erode units

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2024 3:53:18 PM IST

The DMK's election coordination committee on Sunday held a discussion with the office bearers of its Namakkal and Erode districts units ahead of the coming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

"Votes against BJP must not get split": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges INDIA bloc leaders

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 27, 2024 9:24:47 AM IST

Amid the differences within the opposition alliance, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged the INDIA bloc to stay united and make sure that the votes against BJP should not split. ... read..

Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini dies of cancer, Kamal Haasan mourns demise

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 27, 2024 12:22:59 AM IST

Veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini is no more. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Dominant Yashvardhan Singh shows why he is rated so highly in boxing world

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2024 10:23:12 PM IST

As Yashvardhan Singh proudly displayed his gold medal at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, his father Satyajeet watched from side-lines. While proud of his son's achievement, he is quick to point out that these are mere baby steps in a long journey. ... read..

Hema Malini meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala, says latter is full of life

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2024 10:23:07 PM IST

Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini recently met legendary actor Vyjayanthimala at the latter's residence in Chennai. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Tamil Nadu twins who travelled 85km to train on synthetic track makes journey count

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2024 3:22:58 PM IST

Covering a considerable distance to meet their goals is nothing new to Tamil Nadu twins Ansilin M and Akslin M. The 18-year-olds from the coastal village of Karankadu in Kanyakumari district travel 25 kms one way twice a week just to get a chance to train ... read..

KIYG 2023: Rajasthan's Vimla Machra overcomes memories of earlier fall to win Keirin gold

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2024 3:24:43 PM IST

Rajasthan's Vimla Machra was barely smiling despite dominating the girls' Keirin race at the Cycling Velodrome in TNPESU complex to win the gold medal. The teenager was quite conscious of her broken tooth and had been told by her father to skip the event. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Bihar farmer's daughter Durga Singh runs into record books with 1500m gold

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2024 3:24:22 PM IST

As a child obsessed with sports, Durga Singh would run in the wide open spaces around the fields in her remote village of Belwa Thakurai in Gopalganj district of Bihar. In an area with little sporting background, Durga's father Shambhu Sharan Singh, a whe ... read..

Chennai Metro Rail introduces QR tickets through WhatsApp

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2024 10:53:33 AM IST

As part of its green environment and digital initiatives, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has introduced a new system of delivering QR tickets through WhatsApp to passengers at the metro station's ticket counter. ... read..

INDIA alliance has struggle on hand to keep alliance intact: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 10:24:14 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has taken a jibe at the INDIA bloc that is suffering over seat sharing among the regional parties for the Lok Sabha elections, calling it a 'fragmented' alliance. ... read..

Udhayanidhi Stalin honours fishermen for Michaung Cyclone rescue efforts, support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 2:24:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday appreciated and felicitated the fishermen who saved and rescued lives and helped to distribute relief materials during the recent Michaung cyclone in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Ocean cleaning awareness campaign held in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 11:23:29 AM IST

An ocean cleaning awareness campaign was held in Chennai on the theme 'Swim for the Ocean, Save the Ocean', where three children, Thaaragai (9), Nishvik (7) and Kavi Ashvathan (14) swam from Chennai Neelankarai to Marina Beach. ... read..

"It is the victory of people who believe in Dharma...": Annamalai on SC order on "ban" in TN for Pran Pratishtha telecast

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 23, 2024 10:24:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai termed the Supreme Court order on the alleged ban in temples in the state for the public viewing of the live telecast of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple as a victory to the people who believe in Dhar ... read..

Chennai: ED recovers unaccounted cash, seizes property documents worth RS 450 cr under PMLA

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 11:22:32 PM IST

A total of Rs 33 lakh in unaccounted cash and property documents valued at Rs 450 crore were seized after the premises linked to a promoter of a realty firm in Chennai were searched by the Enforcement Directorate, officials said on Monday. ... read..

No restrictions on live telecast of 'Pran Pratishtha' at temples in state: Tamil Nadu Minister Sekar Babu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 4:24:41 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu on Monday said there were no restrictions on public watching the live telecast of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. ... read..

Madras HC allows screening of Pran Pratishtha ceremony on private premises: Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 2:23:46 PM IST

K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP chief, claimed on Monday that the Madras High Court has ordered that there shall be no restrictions on telecasting Pran Pratishtha ceremony live on private premises in the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJP moves SC against state govt's 'order' prohibiting live telecast of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 11:24:12 AM IST

BJP has moved the Supreme Court as an urgent matter for hearing against the alleged 'order' by the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government prohibiting the live telecast of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday at temples and other public place ... read..

Khelo India Youth Games: Delhi jump to second spot after bagging two gold medals

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 10:53:29 PM IST

Hosts Tamil Nadu and Delhi clinched two gold medals each, while Punjab, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Manipur added one each to their tally on the second day of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Sunday. ... read..

CM Stalin will lead INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry: Congress leader Ajoy Kumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 7:52:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will lead the INDIA bloc in the state and Puducherry, said Ajoy Kumar, All India Congress Committee in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman alleges 'DMK govt has banned Lord Ram puja' on Jan 22; TN minister refutes claims

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 7:52:34 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has banned the public in the state from organising programmes in the name of Lord Ram on January 22. ... read..

Squash players Ansh, Unnati looking to make it big in Khelo India Youth Games

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 6:53:27 PM IST

Squash players Ansh and Unnati Tripathi are looking to make the most of the opportunity that the Khelo India Youth Games present and use it to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Encouraged to take up fencing by mother, Manipur's Zenith starts campaign with Epee individual silver

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 6:52:45 PM IST

Manipur's Zenith SH's phone started ringing soon after his Epee final against Tamil Nadu's N Anbless Gowin in the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 as his mother SH Romola Devi wanted to know how his match panned out. ... read..

Rajinikanth, Dhanush leave for Ayodhya to attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 4:55:24 PM IST

Actors Rajinikanth and Dhanush were spotted at Chennai airport to leave for Ayodhya to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

KIYG: TN win two gold, WB and Delhi bag one each on opening day

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 11:53:19 PM IST

Hosts Tamil Nadu opened their account with two gold medals while West Bengal and Delhi bagged a gold each on the opening day of the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, blessed by elephant named 'Andal'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:56:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli. ... read..

PM Modi, TN Governor Ravi plant 'Rudraksha' saplings on Raj Bhavan premises

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:55:40 PM IST

On a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings of Rudraksha along with Governor RN Ravi on the premises of Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu's gymnastics prodigy hopes to realise Olympic dream via Khelo India platform

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:54:40 PM IST

Fourteen-year-old Oceana Reena Thomas created history at the Junior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships in December 2023 at Bhubaneshwar when she became Tamil Nadu's first-ever junior national gold medallist. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:53:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Tamil Nadu on his 3-day visit to the state performed 'smaran' and offered prayers at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Trichy, Priests of Ranganathaswamy Temple welcome first visit by a PM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 12:55:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday. On his arrival the Prime Minister was greeted by a huge crowd that had gathered along his route. The Prime Minister acknowledged the crowd, waving to them from his vehicle. ... read..

"Irrespective of religion, everyone waits for Ram Temple Pran Pratsihta": Khushbu Sundar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 12:55:29 PM IST

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar said on Saturday that irrespective of religion, everyone is waiting for the Pran Pratsihta ceremony of January 22 at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Showcasing true spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat": PM Modi inaugurates 6th Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 10:53:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sixth Khelo India Youth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Tamil Nadu; holds massive roadshow in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 7:53:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a mega roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. ... read..

DMK forms election manifesto, alliance coordination committees ahead of Lok Sabha 2024 polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 5:53:31 PM IST

In the run-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced the formation of key committees to address poll-related matters. ... read..

Ravichandran Ashwin receives invitation to attend 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 2:53:00 PM IST

Star India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday received an invitation to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Maharashtra kabaddi player Anuj Gawade sets off for Khelo India Youth Games 2023

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 18, 2024 1:54:20 PM IST

When Maharashtra kabaddi player Anuj Gawade started packing his bags for the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, Tamil Nadu, his first instinct was to pack his books along with the playing jerseys considering that his 12th standard board exams are just a month ... read..

PM Modi has been at forefront of Bharat's Dharmik revival: CR Kesavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2024 3:23:35 PM IST

Days ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, BJP leader CR Kesavan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of Bharat's 'dharmik' (religious) revival. ... read..

BJP leader K Annamalai seeks External Affairs Ministry's intervention in repatriation of TN fishermen

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2024 2:24:27 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Tamil Nadu unit president K Annamalai on Wednesday sought the intervention of the External Affairs Ministry for the early repatriation of the 18 Tamil fishermen and their two boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday ... read..

TN: Pongal celebrated at Thiruvanmiyur beach amidst tight security

Chennai (Tamil Naidu) | January 17, 2024 5:23:26 AM IST

In the festive spirit of Pongal, a surge of people flocked to Chennai's Thiruvanmiyur Beach on Tuesday to partake in the Pongal celebration. ... read..

"Such a happy moment": Sivasri Skandaprasad as PM Modi praises her rendition of 'Poojisalende'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2024 1:22:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday showered praises on singer Sivasri Skandaprasad for her Kannada rendition of the track' 'Poojisalende' ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Dhanush celebrates Pongal with his family, see pics

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2024 2:22:26 AM IST

Actor Dhanush offered prayers on the occasion of Pongal and shared a picture of himself celebrating Pongal with his family. ... read..

A look at 5 things unique to Khelo India Youth Games 2023, Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 4:53:24 PM IST

The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) is a flagship competition where the future stars in various sports disciplines showcase their skills and are then nurtured to achieve excellence. ... read..

Telangana governor Tamilisai criticises DMK MP Balu over remarks 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 2:52:54 PM IST

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan questioned DMK MP TR Balu's statement on Monday calling the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya a political event. ... read..

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan celebrates Pongal at her Chennai residence

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 11:53:04 AM IST

Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (LG), Tamilisai Soundarajan, celebrated Pongal at her Virugambakkam residence in Chennai on Monday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin extend their greetings on Pongal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 10:52:45 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of the Pongal festival. ... read..

"Political event..." DMK MP TR Baalu on 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 4:52:38 AM IST

Coming down heavily upon the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP TR Baalu on Sunday termed the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple a "political event." ... read..

"Auspicious day for country": Tamil Nadu Governor celebrates Pongal in Chennai, extends greetings to people

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2024 9:53:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sunday extended warm wishes to people on Pongal and said the day is auspicious because everyone in the nation celebrates the festival in different ways at the same time. ... read..

"Rumours being spread to create sensation": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on son being made Deputy CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2024 8:52:25 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday dismissed speculation that his son Udhayanidhi Stalin is being elevated to the Deputy CM post. ... read..

Court dismisses bail plea of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 10:52:00 PM IST

The bail petition of the Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji was rejected by the Chennai Sessions Court on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu IT minister inaugurates Digital Connexion's first MAA10 data centre in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 10:51:34 PM IST

Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu Inaugurated Digital Connexion's first MAA10 data centre in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin addresses World Tamil Diaspora Day 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 4:52:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin addressed World Tamils Diaspora Day 2024 held at Chennai Trade Centre on Friday. ... read..

Chennai court extends Senthil Balaji's judicial custody till Jan 22 in money laundering case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 11, 2024 3:52:21 PM IST

The Principal District and Sessions Court Chennai extended judicial custody of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji in connection with a cash-for-job money laundering case. ... read..

"Proud moment for me": Indian women's kabaddi coach Kavitha Selvaraj on receiving Dhyan Chand Award

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 8:52:14 PM IST

Coach of the Indian Women's Kabaddi Team, Kavitha Selvaraj, expressed delight at being conferred the Dhyan Chand Award (Lifetime) for the glorious career she had in Kabaddi and said it was a proud moment for her. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Transport Union workers call off protest, to hold talks with Labour Commissioner

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 5:53:34 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu Transport Union who were protesting for the second consecutive day demanding signing of the 15th wage revision agreement to increase their pay and to fill up vacancies for bus drivers and conductors, called off their protest on Wednesday. ... read..

"They are playing politics...," CITU State president A Soundararajan slams Tamil Nadu govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 1:52:30 PM IST

As the transport union indefinite bus in Tamil Nadu continued for the second day, Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) State president A Soundararajan on Wednesday claimed that the state government is "playing politics." ... read..

Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Udhayanidhi Stalin takes stock of final preparations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2024 5:51:40 PM IST

Ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development fo Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin chaired a high-power meeting at the Secretariat on Monday to take stock of the final preparations for the games. ... read..

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite strike; Minister calls it 'political move'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2024 11:51:59 AM IST

Ahead of the Pongal festival holidays in Tamil Nadu, transport workers' unions in the state have announced an indefinite bus strike beginning Tuesday, alleging that the state government has not been considering any of their demands. ... read..

Adani Group to invest over Rs 42,700 cr in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 11:22:13 PM IST

Ports-to-power conglomerate Adani Group on Monday signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) for investment of over Rs 42,700 crore at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu people have PM Modi in their hearts," says Piyush Goyal during visit to state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 11:22:03 PM IST

Amid his three-day-visit to Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the people of the state have Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their hearts. ... read..

Investors' summit: "Tamil Nadu to become one of main growth engines in India," says Mahindra Group chairman

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 10:21:54 PM IST

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Monday that the main power of the Global Investors' Summit came through the number of investments that were accounted for and that Tamil Nadu is poised to become one of the main engines of growth in India. ... read..

Chennai: Piyush Goyal participates in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 8:21:01 PM IST

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal participated in a Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra here in Chennai on Monday. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being undertaken across the country to attain saturation of flagship schemes of the government by ensuring that th ... read..

ISL: Mobashir Rahman reunites with Owen Coyle as Chennaiyin FC sign midfielder for remainder of season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 8:20:49 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC have roped in central midfielder Mobashir Rahman on loan for the remainder of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. ... read..

Hyundai commits additional Rs 6,180 crore investment in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 3:21:23 PM IST

Hyundai Motor India announced Rs 6,180 crore investment plans in Tamil Nadu, which includes Rs 180 crore towards a dedicated 'Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub,' in association with IIT- Madras. ... read..

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates state of art building for Kasturba Gandhi Maternal Hospital

Chennai (Tamil Naidu) | January 8, 2024 3:20:34 PM IST

In a significant development at Chennai's Chepauk Kasturbai Gandhi Hospital, Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, announced the implementations of various schemes that had been promised in the state assembly. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Holiday announced for schools, colleges in several districts due to continuous rain

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 10:21:44 AM IST

A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in as many as eight districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday following incessant rain in the state. ... read..

TN minister TRB Rajaa, Singapore envoy open Singapore Pavilion at Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 7:21:35 AM IST

Minister of Industries of Tamil Nadu, TRB Rajaa, and Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Sunday opened the Singapore Pavilion at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (TNGIM) 2024. ... read..

"Let's not treat services as a stepchild...": Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan at TN investors' summit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 12:21:45 AM IST

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Sunday said services and the manufacturing sectors have an equal and important role to play in India's growth story, adding that the services sector should not be given 'stepchild treatment'. ... read..

Heavy rains cause traffic snarls in Chennai, more showers expected in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 7, 2024 11:21:33 PM IST

Traffic moved at a snail's pace, and commuters faced severe road jams as rains lashed parts of the Chennai district on Sunday evening. ... read..

India's strength lies in its States, UTs: Piyush Goyal at Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 7, 2024 4:20:29 PM IST

The strength of India and its aim to become a developed country lie in the strength of its states and the Union territories, and it would not be easy to reach the target without the contribution from all parts of the country, said Union commerce minister ... read..

Reliance committed to making new investments in renewable energy, green hydrogen space in Tamil Nadu: Mukesh Ambani

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 7, 2024 3:21:08 PM IST

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, on Sunday said his conglomerate has committed to making new investments in Tamil Nadu in renewable energy and green hydrogen, and he was confident that the state government under MK Stalin ... read..

Preparations for Khelo India Youth Games in full swing: Tamil Nadu Sports Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 9:51:14 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the preparations for upcoming Khelo India Youth Games are in full swing. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Chennai MeT sounds rain alert in Chennai, Cuddalore, other districts during next 3 hrs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 6:51:40 PM IST

Light to moderate spells of rain are very likely to occur at isolated places in several districts of Tamil Nadu during the next three hours, said a nowcast warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Officials, BJP cadre welcome fishermen repatriated by Sri Lanka at Chennai airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 9:50:49 AM IST

Officials of the state fisheries department and BJP cadre organised a warm reception at Tamil Nadu's Chennai airport on Friday for the 21 fishermen repatriated by Sri Lanka. ... read..

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