Massive fire at garment factory in Tirupur

Birthday outing turns fatal for minor girl, two of her friends in Tirupur

Anita Katyal | Fuss over edited Amit Shah clip; how Priyanka got her Bangla bag

Irrespective of who is to blame for last weeks scuffle between MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on the Parliament House premises, the fact is that the Narendra Modi government was rattled by the campaign launched by a united Opposition against home minister Amit Shah for what it described as derogatory references to Babasaheb Ambedkar in his Rajya Sabha speech. The Congress circulated a clip of Mr Shahs speech to prove its point. Here, the Congress appears to have learnt from the BJPs IT cell which has edited innumerable speeches of Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders to show them in poor light. Coming at a time when all political parties are seeking to appropriate Ambedkars legacy with an eye on the dalit vote, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Shah in a series of tweets in which he also attacked the Congress with the use of extreme terms like its rotten ecosystem. This was followed the next day with the BJP amassing its MPs outside Parliament as a counter to the Opposition protests. A nervous Congress rushed into damage control mode last week when Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stirred a controversy by carrying a tote bag to Parliament with Palestine written on it. The BJP lost no time in accusing her of minority appeasement, stating that while she was sympathetic to the Palestine cause, Priyanka had not spoken about the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Finding itself on the backfoot, the Congress went on an overdrive to procure a fresh set of bags with Bangladesh emblazoned on them. A batch of hundred cloth bags were ordered from Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. These were stitched overnight so they could reach before the Parliament session commenced the next day so that Priyanka could carry this bag. The bags were said to have been procured with the help of Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth who has contacts with several vendors in Tirupur. He had also helped organise cloth bags and T-shirts during Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Yatra. Army chief Upendra Dwivedi s recent actions have raised quite a few eyebrows within the service and invited open criticism from veterans for bending backwards to please the political establishment. According to the buzz in Army circles, this could be because Gen. Dwivedis elevation as Army chief was not a smooth affair. Apparently, the Modi government was not too pleased because his stint as Northern Army commander witnessed a spike in terror strikes in the Jammu region. It was speculated that this was the reason the government delayed announcing his name as Army chief, giving his predecessor an extension. Gen. Dwivedi recently courted controversy when the painting showing the ceremonial surrender of Pakistani soldiers to the Indian Army following the 1971 war removed from his South Block office and replaced with a garish painting with mythological images from the Mahabharata , a portrait of Chanakya along with tanks, planes and submarines. Dismayed veterans said this was an insult to those who fought and died in the 1971 war and blamed the Army chief for bringing religion into the armed forces. Gen. Dwivedi was also in the news when he went to Prayagraj on the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition and spoke appreciatively of the collaboration between the Army and local civil administration in the redevelopment of the historic Patalpuri Temple and other religious places. It was a book launch on Bollywood actresses but Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor made political capital out of it by using the occasion to pay homage to both soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1971 war and Indira Gandhi for her able leadership because of which India registered a historic victory. Participating in a discussion on retired diplomat Surendra Kumars book, Unforgettable Divas of Bollywood , Mr Tharoor first spoke at length about the contribution of women in Indian cinema, how they have put the spotlight on gender and social issues through their roles while many have taken up causes outside their work and still others made a mark in public life. Since the programme was held on December 16, celebrated as Vijay Diwas to commemorate Indias victory in the 1971 war, Mr Tharoor took full advantage of this and ended his talk with a tribute to Indira Gandhi and the soldiers who died in the war. While his cousins are constantly in the news, Varun Gandhi is neither seen nor heard these days. For starters, hes no longer an MP as he was denied a ticket by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the last Lok Sabha election. Currently at a loose end, Varun is spending most of his time at his Delhi farmhouse or travelling abroad. However, he is also said to be exploring other options. According to the Delhi political grapevine, Varun is in touch with a leader of a regional party and is not averse to switching sides if he gets the right offer. Though Varun and the regional party leader are on friendly terms, the latter is learnt to have remarked jokingly that a A Mercedes part would not fit into a Fiat. But then politics is the art of possible.

GRPF busted trafficking of minor girls for employment

Visakhapatnam: A human trafficking ring was uncovered at Visakhapatnam railway station, resulting in the rescue of 11 individuals, including nine minors. The operation was conducted by the Government Railway Police (GRP) during a routine check on the Visakhapatnam Kirandul Express, where they intercepted young girls. The primary suspect, Ravi Bisoy, the contractor of Handloom Company, was arrested and is alleged to have trafficked over 100 girls using fake Aadhaar cards to place them in employment at a private company. The rescued individuals were identified as coming from Navrangpur, Odisha, with others originating from various villages in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Nepal. According to GRP Circle Inspector (CI), the minor girls were reportedly en route to Tirupur to work in a handloom factory. These girls came from impoverished families, highlighting the vulnerability of such communities to trafficking schemes. Following their rescue, the minor girls were sent home, and authorities obtained an undertaking letter from Ravi Bisoy. The case has since been transferred to Navrangpur for further investigation.

Man kills wife, dies by suicide in Tirupur

Ten months after inauguration, ESI hospital in Tirupur yet to be fully operational

Tirupur, Pollachi to get post office passport seva kendras

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall predicted for nine districts

Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rains in nine districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday (October 22), an official said on Monday. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchi, Nilgiris, Tirupur, and Erode districts on Tuesday. The RMC also stated that Chennai would experience moderate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Deepavali special Natural Bazaar in Chennai

Chennai : A wide range of products made by the Womens Self Help Groups (SHGs) will be on display for sales at the Deepavali Special Natural Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday at the Mother Teresa Womens Complex, belonging to the Tamil Nadu Corporation for the Development of Women Ltd (TNCDW ) in Nungambakkam, Chennai. Among the variety of textile products from across the State that would be on sale for Deepavali are dresses made by SHGs, Kanchipuram sarees, Salam Ilampillai sarees, silk dhotis and shirts, Virudhunagar cotton sarees, Ariyalur Variyankaval cotton saris, Coimbatore Nehamam saris and Tirunelveli and Tenkasi nighties, Erode blankets and towels, Tirupur T-shirt and night attire. Other natural products like traditional rice varieties, millets, value-added millet products, vegetables, greens and articles made of palm leaf and other food items prepared by the SHGs would be on sale at the bazaar, an official press release said, inviting the people to do their Deepavali shopping at the natural bazaar. The TNCWC had been organising natural bazaars on the first and third weekends of every month a the Mother Teresa Women's Complex as part of its efforts to promote products made by urban SHGs and groups functioning under the Tamil Nadu State Urban Livelihood Mission (TNULM), the release said.

Vettaiyan First Day Collection Prediction

Bollywood superstars Rajinikanth and Vettaiyan will grace screens from 10th October on the year 2024 Many will know that it was a light touch with regards to the promotion and pre-booking figures of Lyca production, which is why the pre-booking numbers give rise to optimisms. However, it has been observed that the trailer of the movie did not elicit the kind of responses that are associated with any Rajinikanth film, especially since it brings back the superstar with his mentor Amitabh Bachchan after 33 years, the last time they worked together in a film being Hum in 1991. With Vettaiyan coming hot on the heels of the blockbuster Jailer, the question lingers: will it be able to reproduce the phenomenal success at the box office earned by Jailer. Some industry experts have differing opinions about the movie. Tirupur Subramaniam, who is considered a former President of the Tamilnadu theatre owners Association expressed that Vettaiyan succeeded above all Jailer in the theatres. Recently, he stood up for his followers saying Rajinikanth remains handsome and young. He would be likened to a horse that comes back to form quickly, so why should one be worrying about his health? Subramanian thinks that even though the initial promotional activities have been unimpressive, Vettaiyan could set new records. On the other hand, film trade analyst Raja Shekar offers a more cautious view. Seen in relation to the promotion of Vettaiyan, the promotion of Jailer definitely does not match Sun Pictures heavy promotion of Jailer that contributed to its terrific first-day collection. While the ticket pre-booking for Vettaiyan has been really good, especially for Tamil Nadu, the region does not have that level of thrill or traction, especially in Gulf countries and the northern states, explained Shekar. Shekar Rao expects the film to collect around Rs 70 crore on its first day while Jailer had debuted with Rs 80 crore in earnings in the global market. Much of the fear rests with the very awkward and unexciting trailer for the movie Vettaiyan and to the music score by Anirudh Ravichander, which some felt did not have that kick to catch the audiences imagination. The Tamil film, directed by TJ Gnanavel of Jai Bhim fame, could adopt more of its narrative than being a Rajinikanth commercial film, and this may affect its penetration in the non-Tamil speaking areas. It could just probably feel like a mix of jailer and jai bhim while it is expected outside Tamil Nadu, Shekar said, forecasting a much lower punch beyond Tamil Nadu. Despite these contradictory forecasts, the enthusiasm for Vettaiyan, particularly among Rajinikanth's large circle of admiring supporters, is rather promising. The action-packed thriller showcases the superstar as a hard-hitting cop who does not believe in the rule of law and is pitted against Amitabh Bachchan's character, giving it a good premise. Other films made by Sudhakar are largely supported by an ensemble cast with appreciable emphasis on Ritika Singh, Dhushara, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier and more. Difficult as it may be to state right now, it looks like a Rs 100 crore opening day would not be possible for Vettaiyan either, especially if one tries to look at it with optimism within one's narrow parameters, in comparison to how much The Greatest of All Time that features Vijay grossed on day one grossing Rs 126.32 crores.

TN readymade garment exporters' profit may rise by 8-10% in FY25: CRISIL

Readymade garment exporters from Tamil Nadu are likely to see 8-10 per cent growth in revenue to Rs 43,000 crore in this financial year on healthy order flow amid rising demand conditions, a report said on Friday. The industry has seen signs of recovery in Tamil Nadu after two years of subdued demand and muted realisations and is expected to fare better than the national level where revenue growth is expected to be 3-5 per cent this fiscal. Operating profitability will improve 25-30 basis points (bps) on better operating leverage, marginal increase in realisations and stable yarn prices, Crisil Ratings said in a report. Tamil Nadu readymade garment industry, which accounts for over 30 per cent of readymade garment exports from India, will see volume grow 6-7 per cent in the current fiscal. Growth will be driven by the Tirupur region, the knitwear hub of India, supported by improving demand from the US and Europe. The government's plan to review the Production-Linked Incentive (PL

Tamil Nadu: 46 news factories started in DMK regime

Chennai : The phenomenal industrial growth in Tamil Nadu, exemplified by the opening of 46 new factories and job opportunities for 1,39,725 youth and women since 2021 has earned encomiums from the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation that puts the State on top of the pack in industrialisation and said that employment generation had increased by 7.5 per cent. The achievement of the DMK government, led by M K Stalin, is remarkable in the sense that between 2016 and 2021, under the previous AIADMK regime, MoUs were signed for the setting up f only 21 factories worth Rs 15,543 crore to create 10,316 jobs but with only 12 factories actually commenced production, an official press release said on Thursday. The DMK government had attracted investments worth Rs 9.74 lakh crore, opening 27 new factories that could provide 31 lakh jobs, which was in addition to the 19 factories already inaugurated, taking the total to 46 new factories, the release said. More factories were expected to be established soon and the achievements of the Dravidian model government in industrial development are being recognized on a national level, it said, adding that the opposition parties were misleading the public by spreading false information and trying to sow dissent against the government. Listing out the 19 factories inaugurated by Stalin on August 21, the release said that production had started in all of them that together brought in a total investment of Rs 17,616 crore providing 64,968 jobs. Among those factories are Omran producing medical equipment, TVS factory producing motor vehicle spare parts, Capnyn's factory producing medical products and Chemical factory by GP Salfonet, all of them in Tiruvallur district. The factories started in Kanchipuram district were Hi-Pi company manufacturing electrical machinery, Motherson Electronics, Jurosin Development Private Limited's industrial park, Ronald Nissan Technology and Trade Center, General production expansion factory of Grudwind Private Limited from Switzerland, expansion of Hypro Healthcare factory, motor vehicle spare parts factory by Grupo Costos from Spain, Medical equipment manufacturing factory by Motherson Health, all of them in Kanchipuram district. Other factories were L&T's innovation centre in Chennai, Sundaram Fasteners' manufacturing units across several districts including Chennai and Tiruvallur, chemical factory under the Sjoy Group in Kanchipuram and Ranipet districts, garment manufacturing factory by Enas Ramraj in Erode and Tirupur districts, Vek Industries' general manufacturing factory in Krishnagiri district, Milky Mist food processing factory in Erode district and Royal Enfield's motor vehicle factory in Tiruvannamalai district. Apart from inaugurating these 19 factories, the Chief Minister laid the foundation for 28 new factories with an investment of Rs 51,157 crore, which will provide employment for 41,835 youth and recently laid the foundation for a vehicle manufacturing factory of Tata Motors in Ranipet, with an investment of Rs 9,000 crore, directly contributing to an employment for 5,000 youth.