Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu turns into "bird haven" as hundreds of Glossy Ibises and Terns gathered in Panjappur Lake | WATCH

Panjappur Lake in Tiruchirappalli has become a seasonal refuge for Glossy Ibises and terns, drawing large evening congregations and highlighting the wetland’s ecological importance in Tamil Nadu.

Six planets to line up tomorrow evening: Which Indian cities will get the best view of this rare sky spectacle?

Six planets will line up after sunset on 28 February, visible across India under clear skies. From bright Venus to faint Neptune, this rare parade holds more surprises than many expect.

OPINION | Tamil Nadu’s affordable co-learning initiative to strengthen meritocratic access

Subsidised co-learning infrastructure is a policy blueprint to transform competitive exam access, but true change requires scaling educational equity beyond elite coaching markets

Eros Innovation launches large cultural voice models from Tamil Nadu, unveils 'Persona AI' voice stack

Eros Innovation has launched Large Cultural Voice Models and PERSONA from Tamil Nadu, building performance-aware AI trained on rights-cleared cinema archives to power multilingual, culturally rooted, consent-driven voice technology.

Govt mulls higher incentives for offshore wind

The government has asked the World Bank and KPMG to study increasing the Rs 7,543 crore viability gap funding allocation for offshore wind projects to attract investors and help tap India’s estimated 71 GW offshore wind potential.

'Cash before code? Stalin’s Rs 5,000 blitz sparks poll season showdown in Tamil Nadu

The exercise of crediting the money began early in the morning and was completed by the end of the day on Friday.

Tamil Nadu tilts further towards welfare spending as social transfers gain priority in FY27

Rising allocations to social protection and income support come alongside reduced spending on industry, infrastructure-linked welfare and sanitation, reflecting a shift in Budget priorities

Tamil Nadu signs Rs 5,980 crore MoUs with MinebeaMitsumi, Aequs; 8,400 jobs expected

Japan’s MinebeaMitsumi to invest Rs 1,980 crore in semiconductor and motors facility in Tiruvallur; Aequs Group commits Rs 4,000 crore for aerospace and defence complex in Krishnagiri

Tamil Nadu police bust inter-state iridium scam network, 6 arrested

According to the CB-CID, the matter came to light after a victim from Coimbatore reported being cheated of Rs 3 crore by a group posing as businessmen in the iridium trade.

Tamil Nadu’s subsidy bill swells as welfare push intensifies ahead of elections

In absolute terms, subsidy expenditure increased from roughly Rs 37,749 crore in FY24 to nearly Rs 59,526 crore, the highest in the country, in FY26

US semiconductor major KLA announces Rs 3,600 crore investment in Tamil Nadu, 4,000 jobs

The proposed 12-acre campus is envisioned as KLA’s global R&D and innovation hub, with a potential built-up capacity of up to 1.5 million square feet over time

Range Rover Evoque rolls out from Tata Motors' new passenger vehicle manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu.

OPINION | A four-way siege on DMK as Tamil Nadu heads towards a humdinger of an election

The state is set for a nail-biter. This election might pivot more on age than caste, though the latter remains a potent undercurrent. For now, the advantage tilts toward NDA, thanks to its cohesion and ability to consolidate anti-incumbency

Jana Nayagan delay pushes Tamil Nadu theatres into crisis, Rs 100 crore loss looms

Jana Nayagan, billed as Vijay’s farewell film and slated for a January 9 Pongal release, was expected to revive Tamil Nadu theatres after dry months, offering exhibitors much-needed relief.

Union Budget 2026: Poll-bound Tamil Nadu to get rare earth corridor, high-speed rail network

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a rare earth corridor for poll-bound Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against renaming MGNREGA, new funding structure under VB-G-RAM-G

The passage of the resolution in the Assembly just hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Tamil Nadu on Friday.

PM Modi to kickstart NDA poll campaign in Tamil Nadu with seven allies in massive show of strength

The mega poll rally is likely to set the tone and tenor for a high decibel campaign against the ruling DMK dispensation in the state.

Governor Ravi’s fresh walkout: 13 reasons why he refused to read Stalin govt’s assembly address

A detailed press release later laid out thirteen separate grounds on which the Governor said he could not proceed with the speech.

'Why does a state need a Governor?' Stalin on RN Ravi walking out of TN Assembly over national anthem issue

The Governor demanded that the national anthem be played after the Tamil Anthem and when Speaker Appavu refused, he walked without reading the opening address.

The art of the deal: Congress bargains hard in alliance talks with DMK

If anyone is to be blamed for Congress’ position in the state today, it is the party itself.

Inside Dhanushkodi: the ghost town where India ends and two seas meet

Discover Dhanushkodi, India’s haunting ghost town at the end of India where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean. Explore its tragic history, mythological roots, abandoned ruins, beaches, and travel tips.

Amrit Bharat trains mark significant step in improving passenger comfort, connectivity: PM Modi

Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra with West Bengal and Assam.

Dayanidhi Maran's 'North Indian women asked to stay home, bear children' remark draws BJP ire

“He has to apologise to the people of India, particularly the Hindi-speaking people, whom he says are uneducated and uncivilised," the BJP said.

Tamil Nadu to roll out state-backed quantum computing access for students, startups

Programme to offer remote access to a 4-qubit quantum computer in first phase; physical deployment under consideration later