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October 30, 2026 3:40 PM

Empowered villages key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday called for holistic rural development to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, saying villages must have quality infrastructure, essential services and livelihood opportunities that enable residents to lead dignified lives. Addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 39th Convocation of Gandhigram Rural Institute in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, he said India’s strength lay in its villages and rural development must remain a fundamental pillar of na...

October 28, 2026 4:03 PM

Thoothukudi shipyard plan advances after Sarbananda Sonowal-Hyundai talks; project report expected in six months

India’s plan to build a $4-billion greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu moved forward on Wednesday as Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun in Seoul to discuss investment and implementation arrangements. A joint working group will oversee project development, while the partners will work towards a joint venture structure. A detailed project report is expected to be finalised within six months. HD Korea Shipbuilding &a...

October 22, 2026 1:36 PM

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Thoothukudi, IMD forecasts more rain in coming days

Schools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days. In Thoothukudi, continuous rainfall has affected urban and suburban areas, prompting the district administration to announce a holiday for schools. District Collector Vishu Mahajan announced the closure in view of the heavy rain. Meanwhile, mechanised boat fishe...

October 16, 2026 3:06 PM

India Exports First Consignment of Organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder to Bulgaria

India has exported its first consignment of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder to Bulgaria, marking a step towards expanding international markets for the country's traditional agricultural products. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the flag-off of the 1.755-tonne consignment from Gobichettipalayam in Tamil Nadu's Erode district to Varna, Bulgaria, on October 15. The product is certified unde...

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...