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The industry body commissioned a reportAction Items for Energy Transition in Tamil Nadu that outlined policy reforms, manufacturing expansion and export-focused strategies to cement the states leadership in Indias renewable energy transition.

Improved Wular harvests boost incomes for thousands of lakeside families this year

The Committee will comprise academicians and researchers and officials from State government agencies

Karnataka had opposed the CWRC order, citing cumulative inflows into the reservoirs between June 1 and July 27 were 65.86% below the 30-year average

Joshi highlighted the industrys long-term challenges, including building a robust biopharma ecosystem and reducing dependence on imported APIs

Experts say it is important to recognize that brands will continue to retain some flexibility in fit and design

The Tata Power project will combine 400 MW of solar power in Pattikonda with 400 MW of wind power in Kanekal, creating an 800 MW hybrid renewable energy facility

Mundhe, an IAS officer recognised for his uncompromising stance against illegalities, has drawn both praise and criticism, recently sparking complaints from FDA staff regarding increased workloads.

Kalyan Banerjees unique protest created a moment of mirth in Parliament

Chubb, Nordex and MotiveLink to invest; over 2,900 jobs to be created

R Kumar, Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services for the Government of Tamil Nadu, said that rather than just an industrial park, the AI city will function as an integrated ecosystem.

The national average of child marriage stands at 23.3%, while West Bengal, Bihar and Tripura have among the highest rates, with over 40% of women married before the age of 18

According to the state government, the projects are expected to generate more than 2,920 direct and indirect jobs across the State

Meeting reviews steps to promote progressive use of Hindi across ministry and media units

A senior official warned that trafficking in the state is increasingly tied to cybercrime, financial fraud and forced labour, calling for stronger awareness and intervention.

A total of 16 premises in Chennai, Coimbatore Hyderabad and Mumbai were raided since early morning

The minister's statement came against the backdrop of an ammonia gas leak that occurred on June 21, 2026, at a private seafood exports plant in Tiruvallur

A source in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) indicated that the government could give up its monopoly in the retail sales of liquor and allow private players keeping a strict hold on them through policy changes.

The PIL, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, has been jointly instituted by Azad along with two individuals who claim they sustained pellet injuries during the Sansad Chalo protest in central Delhi on July 20

The Assam State Disaster Management Authoritys daily flood bulletin issued on Wednesday night said three deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. With these, the toll in this year's flood has reached 78.

AIIB evinces interest in Mission Samudra, a blue economy initiative integrating fisheries, ports, inland waterways, maritime logistics, coastal development, tourism and skill development

The revised counselling system will allow candidates to indicate their preference after seat allotment by choosing either the Freeze or Float option online

The grid failed to absorb more than 8 billion kilowatt-hours of solar from April to June

The government is also taking steps to establish a Board and a Council for investment promotion, while giving the highest priority to Ease of Doing Business reforms

New digital platforms will help monitor government assets, infrastructure projects and public spending while improving accountability across departments

The seven districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Kamrup Metropolitan are still reeling under the deluge, affecting 21 revenue circles and 622 villages

Opposition questions accountability as BJP defends stricter anti-cheating law using Gen-Z rhetoric

Court seeks RAT evidence, awaits investigation report before deciding further course on petition

Fermenta has a presence in the regular Vitamin D3 segment, but the company explored a sustainable natural source and found it in the byproduct of soyabean oil. Oil from soyabean seeds gets refined and goes into food, but the byproduct was available

The national highway network will be divided into six stretches of around 100 km each, with dedicated enforcement teams deployed round the clock in every zone throughout the week, Transport Minister C P John said

In a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan said Keralam has limited availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works.

Keralas tourism sector has been witnessing robust growth

Reddy appealed to the Centre to bring Indiramma housing works under the VBG-RAM-G scheme

The previous local bodies elections were held in a single phase on February 19, 2022 for municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats

CM said the restrictions on inter-state transportation had adversely affected the supply chain, disrupted construction activities and posed a serious risk of delays in the completion of several strategically important projects.

According to sources, the global head of public policy of Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has been summoned by the IT ministry over the issue

On the directions of the DCP, the RAF fired 55 non-electrical shells, 15 electrical shells, five tear smoke grenades, two rounds from the anti-riot guns and two rounds of plastic pellets on July 20, officials quoting the police record said.

Farmer representatives who attended a consultative meeting with state Agriculture Minister R Vinoth argued that direct negotiations would bypass the established legal protocol and contradict the Supreme Court verdict.

In its Action Taken Report tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers also made it clear that it was not satisfied with most of the governments response to its earlier recommendations

The digital Family Register aims to simplify access to government services by providing citizens with an authenticated record of their family details through the MeeSeva platform.

Export logistics identified as key enabler

For J&K, however, the larger question is whether the festival can translate this interest into sustained filmmaking activity and help develop an ecosystem that goes beyond the screening of films

The farmers should be informed about the likely consequences of El Nio and should be encouraged to adopt suitable alternative crops wherever necessary

Inreply to a question, the Ministry said theState added 3,865 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2025-26, compared with 1,085 MW in 2024-25.The sharp increase marked turnaround after three years of relatively modest additions.

Smartphone sales in southern states have declined by 51.4 per cent, compared with a 64.3 per cent drop in northern states

There is a much wider gap between accidents and fatalities in TN than in UP. In 2025, TN recorded 3.86 accidents for every road fatality, compared with 1.80 accidents per fatality in UP

CRPF DG assures professional assessment of RAFs action

The probability that a single month in early 2027 passes 2C has reached 35% to 40%

The AK-47 was used by the constable wrongly. It cannot be justified in any way, Nilesh Kumar, deputy inspector general of police said on the cops suspension.