Economy

New multi-State milk co-operative set up in Gujarat to source milk from 20 States & 2 UTs, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the 4th foundation Day of the Ministry of The Cooperation and celebrations of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at AMUL in Anand, Gujarat on Sunday | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI A new multi-State co-operative, that will engage […]

NH-87 expansion: Cabinet approves Rs 1,853 crore 4-lane highway, to connect Paramakudi and Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu

Corridor map (Credit- MoRTH) NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 4-lane highway along the 46.7-km Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of National Highway-87 (NH-87) in Tamil Nadu, with a total capital outlay of Rs 1,853.16 crore, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a press release on Monday.The project will be […]

Trisha Krishnan donates lifelike mechanical elephant called Gaja, vegan meals to temples in Tamil Nadu

Actor and animal lover Trisha Krishnan donated a lifelike mechanical elephant to Sri Ashtalinga Athisesha Selva Vinayagar and Sri Ashtabhuja Athisesha Varahi Amman temples in Tamil Nadu. On Friday, the temples debuted the elephant named Gaja, and Trisha sponsored a hearty vegan meal for all devotees in attendance. (Also Read: Trisha fuels relationship rumours again […]

Economy

Punjab, Tamil Nadu report significantly lower off-budget borrowings in FY25

OBB refers to borrowings that are not directly made by the government, but where principal and interest are serviced from the government budget. | Photo Credit: Atstock Productions Punjab and Tamil Nadu, among others, have managed to significantly lowered their off-budget borrowing (OBB) during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), the states’ report to the Finance Ministry […]

Tata Motors strategy: JLR to start assembling luxury cars in Tamil Nadu by 2026; Rs 9,000 crore investment planned

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British luxury car arm of Tata Motors, will begin assembling its premium vehicles at a new facility in Tamil Nadu by early 2026, senior executives said on Tuesday. The plant will assemble Range Rover Evoque and Velar SUVs from completely knocked down (CKD) kits, with a projected capacity of 30,000 […]

Swara Bhasker is all smiles as she poses with Kunal Kamra, takes a dig at viral call on his location in Tamil Nadu | Bollywood

Jun 24, 2025 05:19 PM IST Swara Bhasker alluded to the viral phone call made to Kunal Kamra by a Shiv Sena supporter threatening the stand-up comedian. Kunal Kamra found himself in the midst of a fresh controversy over his comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in March. Actor Swara Bhasker has now […]

Electronics manufacturing: One more cluster approved for Tamil Nadu, says Vaishnaw, rail sector also sees fresh boost

The Centre has approved a third electronics manufacturing cluster for Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, reinforcing the state’s growing role in India’s electronics production landscape. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making Tamil Nadu a major electronics manufacturing hub, he added.Vaishnaw, who holds the portfolios of Information […]

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ hits theatres, celebratory scenes play out in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, “Thug Life”, Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan’s 234th movie as a lead, made its debut in cinema halls across the country on Thursday and with much fanfare in his native state of Tamil Nadu, where fans queued up outside several theatres to catch the first show. Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ hits theatres, celebratory scenes play […]

Apple Vendor Foxconn pumps $1.48 billion into Tamil Nadu unit

NEW DELHI: Apple’s key supplier Foxconn has invested $1.48 billion (approximately Rs 12,800 crore) in its India operations over the past five days, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing.The investment was made into Yuzhan Technology (India) Private Limited, Foxconn’s Tamil Nadu-based unit, via its Singapore arm, Foxconn Singapore Pte Ltd. Under the transaction, the […]

Economy

Tamil Nadu allocated most funds from Centre’s rural job scheme so far in FY26; Uttar Pradesh and Bihar follow

Tamil Nadu leads in receiving funds for rural employment scheme, sparking political debate; concerns raised over fund allocation. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY G Tamil Nadu has emerged as the top recipient of funds from the Central government for the guaranteed rural employment scheme during the current fiscal year FY26 so far, followed by Uttar Pradesh […]