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October 11, 2026 6:07 PM

World looks to you for solutions, carry Tamil culture everywhere, PM Modi urges students

Emphasising that the global community is actively searching for innovative answers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told the young minds that the present era belonged to them, as the world looked to them for solutions. Addressing students during the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai, he delivered an inspiring talk centring on youth empowerment, national unity, and the timeless wisdom of Tamil heritage. He emphasised that the global community is a...

October 11, 2026 6:19 PM

PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai, highlights jobs and connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, saying the initiatives would improve daily travel, strengthen industry and trade, and create employment opportunities for young people across Tamil Nadu. Describing the occasion as a historic day for the state, PM Modi said the completed and upcoming projects would support its development through better connectivity and expanded industrial capacity...

September 19, 2026 9:16 AM

Dengue cases rise across Tamil Nadu amid monsoon; Chennai worst-affected

Dengue cases are on the rise across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon, prompting the state government to intensify mosquito-control and disease-surveillance measures. According to the state health department, 244 people out of 1,320 tested across Tamil Nadu have been confirmed to have dengue. Nearly 200 cases are reportedly being detected daily. As of September 15, Tamil Nadu had recorded 16,577 dengue infections and nine deaths. Chennai remains among the worst-affected district...

August 26, 2026 12:00 PM

India, Vietnam Coast Guards hold 7th high-level meeting in Chennai to strengthen maritime cooperation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their seventh High-Level Meeting in Chennai on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening cooperation in maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building. The meeting, held on August 25 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation, was co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung. The tw...

August 21, 2026 4:02 PM

Emerging technologies demand stronger global collaboration, says Jitendra Singh at BRICS STI Ministerial Meet

In his inaugural address at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, said that emerging technologies demand stronger global collaboration to ensure that the benefits of innovation reach all, remain cost-effective, inspire public confidence and are sustainable. “The world is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by emerging techno...

August 5, 2026 9:31 AM

TN to receive moderate rain with thunderstorms, gusty winds today

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted unsettled weather across several districts of Tamil Nadu today, with moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected in parts of the state. The weather department said a weak low-pressure circulation persists in the lower atmospheric levels over the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu. The system is expected to influence weather conditions across the state and trigger thunderstorms and rainfall in several places. Accordi...

June 10, 2026 1:32 PM

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms likely in parts of Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days under the influence of a low-pressure system affecting South India. According to a weather bulletin issued by the RMC, several parts of the state are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday. Isolated locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are expected to experience rain...

May 19, 2026 1:28 PM

Railways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to decongest Chennai suburban network

Indian Railways has approved the ₹993-crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project in Tamil Nadu, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing congestion on the Chennai suburban rail network and improving both passenger and freight movement across the corridor. The 68-km doubling project under Southern Railway forms part of the important Chennai suburban circular rail network connecting Chennai Beach, Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Arakkonam. The project is expected to significantly enhance...

April 24, 2026 5:18 PM

India launches indigenous silicon photonics solutions at IIT-Madras, boosting semiconductor self-reliance

India on Friday marked a significant step towards technological self-reliance in advanced electronics with the launch of indigenously developed Silicon Photonics solutions at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) in Chennai. The launch, led by S. Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), introduced two key innovations: a Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK) and a Universal Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit (PPIC) Test Engine...

April 4, 2026 12:46 PM

PM Modi meets music composer Ramesh Vinayakam in Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met renowned music composer Ramesh Vinayakam and his family in Chennai. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "In the midst of election campaigning, had the opportunity to meet Thiru Ramesh Vinayakam Ji and his family in Chennai. Ramesh Ji is a music composer and has devoted his life to popularising Indian music. He gave me a glimpse of his work in making the Gamaka Box Notation System. This is an innovative way to take Indian music to the world!" Ramesh Vinaya...