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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...

October 10, 2026 2:36 PM

PM Modi to Visit Chennai on October 11, Unveil Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on Sunday to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore across Tamil Nadu, covering metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and education. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back at around 11:30 AM. He will subsequently perform darshan and pooj...

October 6, 2026 10:08 AM

Polling underway for five assembly seats, Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Voting began early Tuesday for by-elections to five Assembly seats across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha seat in Assam. In West Bengal, bypolls are being held in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies. The Nandigram seat fell vacant after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari won from two constituencies in the State Assembly elections earlier this year and chose to retain the other seat. The Rejinagar seat fell vacant following the resignatio...

September 29, 2026 10:39 AM

Tamil Nadu: Large number of flamingos spotted in Thoothukudi salt pans along eastern coastal areas

A large flamboyance of flamingos was spotted in salt pans along the eastern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district. The flamingos have been gathering in the shallow water bodies formed in the salt pans, creating a striking sight along the coastal landscape. The presence of the birds highlights the ecological importance of the region's coastal wetlands and salt pans, which provide suitable habitats for migratory birds. The flamingos have begun visiting the region in conjunction wit...

September 26, 2026 8:54 AM

INCOIS sounds red alert for Keralam coast, warns of ‘Kallakkadal’

Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert along the entire Keralam coast, warning of high waves and possible Kallakkadal conditions, officials said on Saturday. Kallakkadal refers to the sudden rise of seawater and formation of high, rough waves along the coast. As per the alert issued by the INCOIS late Friday night, waves measuring 1.0 to 1.5 metres are likely along the Keralam coast from 2.30 am on September 26 to 2.30 am on September 28. Coastal...

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...

September 9, 2026 4:10 PM

Cabinet approves five railway multitracking projects worth Rs 10,021 crore across four states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of around Rs 10,021 crore. The projects will cover 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana and add around 540 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Arakkonam-Renigunta third and fourth lines covering 77 km, Whitefield-Bangarapet third and fourth lines c...

September 1, 2026 11:34 AM

Moderate rain forecast in 14 TN districts as temperatures set to rise

Moderate rainfall is likely across Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days due to a weather system prevailing close to the state’s coastline, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. In its latest weather bulletin, the department said a low-pressure circulation persists in the lower atmospheric layers over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. The system is expected to bring scattered showers to northern, central and interior districts. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpat...

August 20, 2026 10:19 AM

Amit Shah to Chair 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Tamil Nadu Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) in Tamil Nadu’s Kovalam near Mahabalipuram today. He arrived in Chennai from New Delhi by a special aircraft around 9 p.m. on Wednesday to attend the meeting. The meeting is set to focus on issues requiring coordination between the Centre and southern states and Union Territories. The Southern Zonal Council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, along with the Union T...