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Tamil Nadu terms insufficient the release of water as per Cauvery panels decision

The panel had decided to release 3,500 cusecs of water for the next 15 days

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 7:33 pm

72,627 applications received for MBBS, BDS courses

Of these applications, 41,723 are for government quota seats and 30,904 for management quota seats. Tamil Nadu has added 950 additional MBBS seats across government and private medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic year

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 6:45 pm

CWRC orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu; state may appeal

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has ordered Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka plans to challenge this directive, citing severe water scarcity and low reservoir levels. Officials argue existing storage is only sufficient for drinking water needs. Tamil Nadu disputes Karnataka's claims and points to a significant water deficit. The state faces challenges in meeting the mandated flow due to transmission losses.

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2026 6:40 pm

Tamil Nadu: 10 Girl Students Injured After Teacher Canes Them At Govt School

The incident took place on July 20 at the V K Pudur government higher secondary school of Tenkasi

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jul 2026 5:54 pm

Cauvery Water Dispute: CWRC Directs Karnataka to Release Water to Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru, July 28: Karnatakas Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced on Tuesday that the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has instructed the state to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days. The final decision will be made after discussions with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Speaking to reporters in ... Read more Cauvery Water Dispute: CWRC Directs Karnataka to Release Water to Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 28 Jul 2026 5:20 pm

Vibe Drive Unveils One of Chennai's First Fully Integrated Automotive Destination

Vibe Drive has launched a first-of-its-kind integrated automotive facility on Chennai's 200 Feet Radial Road, Kovilambakkam, bringing together vehicle sales, servicing, detailing and customer hospitality under one roof.   Vibe Drive - One of Chennai's First Fully Integrated Automotive Destination   The facility was inaugurated yesterday by J. C. D. Prabhakar, Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, marking the launch of a new integrated automotive destination for customers in Chennai. Spread across 13,000 sq. ft., the facility combines four specialist brands: Vibe Drive, HB Multibrand, Slick Lab by Vibe Drive, and Snack & Rack, creating a seamless experience for vehicle owners from purchase to long-term care. The venture is founded by automobile entrepreneurs Ashvath Jacinth and Naveen Antony, whose complementary journeys shaped the vision behind the project. Ashvath Jacinth brings experience across automotive manufacturing, vehicle sales and entrepreneurship. Through Vibe Drive, he has built a business focused on transparent buying, selling, sourcing and evaluation of pre-owned vehicles across every segment. Naveen Antony, an electronics engineer by training, entered the automotive industry after successfully restoring his own flood-damaged car when others declared it beyond repair. He went on to establish HB Multibrand, earning a reputation for advanced diagnostics, ECU programming, electrical troubleshooting and restoration of complex vehicles. Despite setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, he rebuilt the business with renewed determination. Together, the founders have created an automotive destination that caters to everything from routine maintenance and major mechanical repairs to premium detailing, ceramic coatings, paint protection films, performance upgrades and body repairs. Customers can also relax at Snack & Rack, an in-house lounge featuring refreshments, high-speed Wi-Fi and English pool tables while their vehicles are serviced. The facility caters to all categories of vehicles, from everyday hatchbacks and family SUVs to commercial vehicles, luxury marques and high-performance automobiles. " Our vision was to build more than a workshop. We wanted to create a destination built on trust, technical expertise and a genuine passion for automobiles, where every customer receives the same level of care regardless of the vehicle they own ," said Ashvath Jacinth, Founder and Partner, Vibe Drive .   200 Feet Radial Road, Kovilambakkam, Chennai : Ashvath Jacinth - Founder and Partner - +91 96772 77775

News Voir 28 Jul 2026 5:13 pm

CWRC order: BJP warns against water release to appease alliance partner TVK in Tamil Nadu

R. Ashok accused the Congress dispensation of failing to protect the interests of the State

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 4:54 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges Centre to withdraw Rajya Sabha reply on Mekedatu, says it ignores settled law and rights of lower riparian states

Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narenda Modi contending that the response ignored settled legal principles governing inter-state rivers and the rights of lower riparian states.

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 4:22 pm

Keralam urges TN to relax stone aggregate transport ban for NH work

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.

The Hindu Businessline 28 Jul 2026 4:16 pm

PMK Supports Ban on Mineral Transport in Tamil Nadu, Calls for Permanent Measures

Chennai, July 28: PMK President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has welcomed the Tamil Nadu governments decision to impose a three-month ban on the transport of black stone, gravel, M-sand, and other mineral materials used in construction to neighboring states. He urged the government to make this ban permanent to prevent illegal mining and protect the states ... Read more PMK Supports Ban on Mineral Transport in Tamil Nadu, Calls for Permanent Measures

Morningstar 28 Jul 2026 3:50 pm

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water a day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy says the state itself is gripped by serious shortage of water and will examine the possibility of filing an appeal against CWRCs order before the Cauvery Water Management Authority

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 3:32 pm

Up To 1 Lakh Poultry Shops To Remain Shut In Tamil Nadu As Chicken Sales Suspended

Federation State President stated that poultry farmers have refused to implement feed-control regulations, causing hygiene issues

NDTV 28 Jul 2026 3:31 pm

Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport

In a letter to C. Joseph Vijay, V.D. Satheesan points out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works and the State has been dependent on neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu to meet requirements for ongoing NH projects

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 3:25 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi to Halt Mekedatu Dam Project Approval

Chennai, July 28: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the central government not to grant any legal or administrative approval for Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu dam project. He argues that this would violate the decisions of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and the Supreme Courts ruling on ... Read more Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi to Halt Mekedatu Dam Project Approval

Morningstar 28 Jul 2026 2:54 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks PM Modis intervention in Mekedatu issue

He also demands withdrawal of the Rajya Sabha reply by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 2:52 pm

Tamil Nadu Minister Boycotts University Convocation Amid National Anthem Protocol Controversy

Chennai, July 28: The 33rd convocation ceremony of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, faced significant controversies on Tuesday, leading to a chaotic academic event. Just before the ceremony commenced, protests erupted among students due to a decision by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to limit the number of students receiving degrees directly from him. ... Read more Tamil Nadu Minister Boycotts University Convocation Amid National Anthem Protocol Controversy

Morningstar 28 Jul 2026 1:54 pm

Tamil Nadu government bans transport of rough stones to other States for three months

Rough stones includes khandas, boulders, materials such as M-sand, metal jelly, ballasts, mill stones, hand chakais, and building and road construction stones. The move aims to ensure that the supply of construction materials is sufficient in the State

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 1:25 pm

CM Vijay to Pursue Cauvery Talks With Ktaka Despite Farmers Opposition

The representatives of the Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers' Association argued that direct negotiations would bypass the established legal protocol and contradict the Supreme Court verdict

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jul 2026 12:33 pm

Traffic police inspector arrested for 'molesting' woman in Chennai

A traffic police inspector was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman in Chennai. The accused, Manimaran, was under the influence of alcohol while travelling on a motorcycle. He inappropriately touched a woman walking along a road in Velachery. Passers-by and motorists came to the woman's aid after she raised an alarm. Police registered a case and arrested Manimaran after examining CCTV footage.

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 12:07 pm

Cauvery water dispute: Despite farmers' opposition, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to pursue bilateral talks with Karnataka

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.

The Hindu Businessline 28 Jul 2026 11:46 am

2 dead, several injured in multi-vehicle crash near Villupuram in Tamil Nadu

A multi-vehicle collision on the Aiyayur Agaram flyover resulted in two fatalities. A two-wheeler lost control and struck an oncoming luxury bus. A speeding car then collided with the rear of the bus. Bhupathi, a Villupuram resident, died instantly at the scene. John Anbazhagan, traveling in the car, also succumbed to his injuries.

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 11:18 am

Daily wage labourers' son Muthupandi Raja overcomes setbacks to win CWG silver

Tamil Nadu weightlifter Muthupandi Raja secured a silver medal after overcoming significant injuries. His parents' daily wage labor provided the foundation for his athletic aspirations. Raja contemplated quitting the sport due to health setbacks and surgeries. However, he completed a strength and conditioning course during his recovery period. His elder brother expressed pride and hopes for Raja's Olympic future.

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 9:44 am

Karur stampede: Madras high court quashes govt jobs for victims' kin, says employment must be earned

The Madras High Court has overturned the provision of government jobs to 31 family members of the victims of the Karur stampede, underlining that public employment is not a privilege to be granted indiscriminately. The court highlighted that jobs should be acquired through merit. Furthermore, it proposed skill training and entrepreneurship as preferable avenues for assistance to the affected families, cautioned against creating a surge of similar requests.

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 9:29 am

J&Ks Majid Magray to lead India in Mixed Disability Cricket series against England

New Delhi, Jul 27:The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has announced a 16-member Indian squad for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England, scheduled to be played from August 5 to August 19 across England. Majid Ah Magray has been named captain, while Sai Akash Saivamani will serve as the vice-captain. India will begin the seven-match IT20 series with the opening two matches at OurCoop County Ground, Derby, on August 5 and August 7, followed by the third IT20 at Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester, on August 9. The fourth match, as per a statement, will be played at the County Ground, Hove, on August 12, before the action shifts to Arundel for the fifth and sixth IT20s on August 15 and August 16, respectively. The series will conclude with the seventh and final IT20 at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground on August 19. All matches are scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time. DCCI Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan said, Majid Magrays appointment as captain is a proud moment not only for Jammu & Kashmir but for the entire differently abled cricket fraternity. His leadership will inspire many aspiring cricketers from the region to pursue the sport with greater confidence and determination. DCCI Vice President Sumit Jain said, I wish the entire team and support staff a successful tour and hope they inspire many more aspiring differently abled cricketers through their performances. The Indian Mixed Disability Cricket Team is currently undergoing a preparatory training camp at Chhawla, near Dwarka, New Delhi, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England. The support staff for Indias Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England will be led by former Rajasthan Ranji captain Rohit Jhalani, who has been appointed as the Head Coach. He will be assisted by Dev Dutt as Coach, while Rohit Sharma will serve as the Fielding Coach. Ramswaroop Saini has been named the Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Mayank Pushkar will accompany the team as the Physiotherapist, ensuring the players are in peak physical condition throughout the tour. Jammu & Kashmir is represented by Majid Ah Magray (Captain), Rizwan Altaf Bhat, and Hilal Ahmad Wani. Tamil Nadu has Sai Akash Saivamani (Vice-Captain) and Sudarsun Elangovan, while Haryana is represented by Kuldeep Singh and Tarun. Karnataka has Rajesh Irappa Kannur and Shiva Shankara Guntiganapalli Subbarayappa in the squad. The remaining players include Yashwanth Naidu Ravuri (Andhra Pradesh), Vivek Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), Arjun Rajesh Gawre (Vidarbha), Ravindra Gopinath Sante (Mumbai), Yogender Singh Bhadoria (Madhya Pradesh), Vrushant Sandip Gunjal (Maharashtra), and Jayesh Parmar (West Bengal).

Greater Kashmir 28 Jul 2026 6:27 am

Delay in paying land compensation proves costly for Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court has ordered Tamil Nadu to pay market rate compensation for acquired land. Alternatively, the state must return 970 acres of land to landowners within six weeks. This decision impacts Tamil Nadu's already strained fiscal situation significantly. The court emphasized landowners should not suffer due to government inaction. The state faces a substantial financial burden from this directive.

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 4:39 am

Shifting Of Tamil Nadu CMs Office Confirmed

Rumours about the shifting was making its round in official circles for quite some time and the grapevine had it that one of the reasons for the shift was Vastu compliance.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jul 2026 4:23 am

Correspondent, headmistress convicted in school fund misappropriation case

Based on an inflated enrolment, the accused allegedly secured the appointment of six excess teaching posts and obtained corresponding government benefits

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 1:19 am

Chennai Corporation to develop six facilities for the homeless, including transit shelters

Ward 104 councillor T.V. Shemmozhisaid a number of homelesspersons were found in areas such as Anna Nagar and some of them needsupport

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 1:09 am

A.P. steps up supply of Krishna water to meet citys needs

The increase in Krishna water supply comes at a time when the Southwest monsoon has failed to bring adequate rainfall so far to build storage in five reservoirs

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 12:59 am

Vijay inspects Koyambedu TTRO plant

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 12:59 am

Woman commits self-immolation at Secretariat

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 12:05 am

Airport uncertainty wont affect metro rail extension

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 12:03 am

DMK functionary found dead near Tiruttani

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 11:59 pm

Parliament told Karnataka no need for Tamil Nadus nod for Mekedatu

New Delhi: The Centre has stated that Karnataka is not legally required to obtain Tamil Nadus consent for the proposed Mekedatu project, clarifying that the Supreme Courts 2018 Cauvery verdict does not prescribe such a condition. The clarification was given by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary in a written reply 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 .

The Siasat Daily 27 Jul 2026 11:40 pm

Karur Inam land titles were never in the name of temples: Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister Ramesh

Ramesh says pilot survey of Palani temple properties to be extended to major temples across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 11:22 pm

Chennai Researchers Launch Citys First Comprehensive Frog Survey

Preliminary surveys have documented eight species

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 11:04 pm

Karnataka CM Shivakumar, TN CM Vijay to meet on Cauvery as Karnataka flags drought concerns

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will meet his Tamil Nadu counterpart C Joseph Vijay on August 3. They will discuss the Cauvery water-sharing issue amid a weak monsoon and water scarcity. Shivakumar also alerted Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the state's worsening drought situation. He mentioned critically low storage levels in most major reservoirs across Karnataka.

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 10:56 pm

Tamil Nadu excavators unearth ancient shell industry off Gulf of Mannar

Archaeologists said conch shells are aplenty in the shallow waters of Gulf of Mannar.

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 10:52 pm

Watch: Madras HC strikes down order granting govt. jobs to kin of Karur stampede victims

The Madras High Court has struck down the Tamil Nadu governments order granting government jobs to the families of the Karur stampede victims.

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 10:39 pm

TN daily wage labourers son clinches CWG lifting silver

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 10:04 pm

Watch: Karur Inam lands titles were not in the name of temples

Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister says the pilot survey of Palani temple properties will be extended to major temples across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 9:59 pm

Karur Inam land titles were never in the name of temples: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister

S. Ramesh says pilot survey of Palani temple properties to be extended to major temples across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 9:39 pm

HC orders armed guard for ex-IAS officer Sagayam

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 9:36 pm

Experts call for State-specific modules in National Family Health Survey

They said the survey should cover issues such as infertility, ageing, underweight among children and migration for Tamil Nadu; an expert raised the need for more research on the nutritional status of children, noting that one fourth of children under age five are underweight

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 9:19 pm

Cauvery water issue: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on August 3

TVK govt is keen to exhaust all available options, including bilateral talks, before approaching the Supreme Court for relief.

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 9:14 pm

Mekedatu: Centre cites SC order to say Karnataka need not take consent of riparian States to build structure across Cauvery

Karnataka has been contending that the proposed balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu in Kanakapura taluk of Bengaluru South district will not come in the way of the State releasing the stipulated quantum of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 8:37 pm

Karur stampede: HC quashes TN order granting compassionate jobs to victims' kin

The Madras High Court quashed the Tamil Nadu government's order granting compassionate appointments to the families of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede, ruling that such appointments violate constitutional guarantees of equality and equal opportunity in public employment

Mid Day 27 Jul 2026 7:50 pm

Tamil Nadu tops road accidents, Uttar Pradesh remains deadliest State

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

The Hindu Businessline 27 Jul 2026 7:37 pm

Wheels India Q1 net profit jumps 42% to 37 crore

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 7:34 pm

'Could open floodgates': Why Madras high court quashed govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench recently invalidated the allocation of government jobs to the relatives of victims from the Karur stampede. The ruling highlighted concerns over constitutional principles of equality and the right to equal opportunity in public service. The court pointed out that current waiting lists for compassionate appointments had been ignored.

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 7:02 pm

Watch: Vijay should avoid going to Karnataka for talks on Mekedatu dam: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has said the Tamil Nadu CM Vijay should not have talks with the Karnataka CM over the Mekedatu dam issue. He said instead an all-party meeting should be held, a unanimous decision should be taken and that should be carried forward.

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

Commonwealth Games: A bitter-sweet silver for Raja on a roller-coaster night

The Tamil Nadu weightlifter falls short of expectations in mens 65kg; Malaysias Aznil bags his third successive gold at the quadrennial event with a Games record

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 6:03 pm

Death Toll in Illegal Firecracker Unit Blast in Tamil Nadu Rises to 3

The injured co-owner of the site, identified as R Ramachandran (40), who was admitted at the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital in critical condition with 60 per cent burns on July 26, succumbed to his injuries on Monday

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 5:13 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Announces Rs 30 Lakh Reward For Raja Muthupandi After CWG Silver

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, has announced a cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh for weightlifter Raja Muthupandi, who secured a silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Glasgow.

NDTV 27 Jul 2026 4:07 pm

31st Gifts World Expo Delhi and Inaugural Paperworld Delhi Set to Create North India's Largest Trade Fair Platform for the Gifting and Stationery Industries

Paperworld Delhi from 30 July – 1 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The co-located exhibitions will bring together more than 850 exhibitors, 6,000 brands and 30,000+ products, creating an unrivalled sourcing destination for the gifting, stationery, paper, office and corporate solutions industries while offering buyers a broader product portfolio under one roof.   Gifts World Expo and Paperworld   Spanning an extensive product spectrum, Gifts World Expo Delhi will showcase exciting gifting solutions for festivals, weddings, celebrations, corporate, luxury, customised and promotional solutions. The show will present an extensive product range covering categories like handicrafts, home décor & home textiles, awards & rewards, confectionery, beverage & gourmet, bags & travel accessories, houseware & kitchen appliances, wellness, beauty & grooming, amongst others. Complementing this, Paperworld Delhi will present stationery, writing instruments, office and school supplies, art and craft materials, paper and paper products, educational solutions, sustainable stationery, packaging innovations, workplace essentials, premium pens and more.   Together, the exhibitions respond to growing buyer demand for innovative, branded, personalised and value-added products while enabling businesses to discover new suppliers, product innovations and market opportunities across interconnected industry segments.   Recognised as India’s leading B2B exhibition for gifting solutions, Gifts World Expo Delhi has built a strong legacy over 31 successful editions, serving as the preferred sourcing platform for festive collections, corporate gifting, customised solutions, premium gifting and much more. Over the years, the expo has brought together manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce sellers, and institutional buyers, continually reflecting evolving consumer preferences and retail trends. The upcoming edition of Gifts World Expo Delhi will feature China Pavilion featuring international innovations. Some of the featured brands include Adidas, Boat, Flipkart, Hawkins, ITC, Jack & Jones, Maxfresh, Milton, Powerplus, Prestige, Safari, Swiss Military, Wonderchef, Zebronics and more.   Building on the established legacy of Paperworld globally, with five successful editions in Mumbai, the launch of Paperworld Delhi marks a significant expansion of one of the world’s most recognised exhibition brands for stationery. Designed to serve the growing North Indian market, the show will strengthen business opportunities across manufacturing, retail, education, corporate procurement and distribution while connecting the businesses and entrepreneurial communities. Paperworld Delhi will feature brands like: DOMS Industries Limited, Figo Impex, G&G Global, KGOC Global LLP (KANGARO), Linc Limited, Luxor Writing Instrument Pvt Ltd, Saino Pen & Plastic Pvt Ltd, and William Penn Pvt Ltd, among others.   Commenting on the upcoming exhibitions , Ms Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, said,  “Gifts World Expo has consistently evolved as a leading sourcing and networking business trade fair platform bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, brands and buyers from across the country. As the industry continues to diversify with growing demand for gifting products, Gifts World Expo offers businesses an ideal platform to showcase innovations and discover the emerging trends and expand business network. This year, the launch of Paperworld Delhi, further complements the visitor experience, creating greater opportunities for cross-industry engagement while strengthening the overall value proposition for the participating companies and business visitor, alike.”    Likewise, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, remarked,  “The launch of Paperworld Delhi marks an important milestone in strengthening the stationery industry, particularly in the North Indian market. Following five successful editions in Mumbai and backed by the strength of the global Paperworld portfolio, Delhi is a natural next step in expanding the brands presence in one of the India’s most significant business markets. Along with Gifts World Expo legacy for gifting solutions, the upcoming co-located shows will create a stronger, more comprehensive sourcing platform offering exhibitors access to the industries enabling buyers to discover a wider range of products, innovations and business opportunities under one roof.”   The co-location of the two exhibitions creates a powerful business ecosystem by bringing together complementary industries with overlapping buyer segments. Corporate procurement professionals, retailers, distributors, wholesalers, exporters, e-commerce platforms, educational institutions, hospitality buyers and modern trade will benefit from access to complementary product categories beyond their traditional markets.   Beyond business networking and product discovery, the exhibition will also host an engaging programme of Gift Talks and Paper Talks, bringing together industry leaders, designers, retailers, brand owners and market experts to discuss emerging consumer trends, sustainability, retail transformation, branding, packaging, innovations and evolving workplace and education solutions. Thoughtful panel discussions led by industry experts as well as interactive workshops in gifting and art and craft, will encourage meaningful dialogue, exchange of ideas and industry collaboration across all show days.   To enhance the visitor experience, the show floor will present dedicated zones including a Start-up & Innovation Hub to discover fresh ideas, explore innovations at the Discovery Hub, learn about sustainable solutions at the Sustainable Innovation Hub and Unwind and connect at the Entertainment Zone, designed to create networking opportunities in a relaxed setting. The dedicated networking spaces, interactive experiences and access to two complementary industries under one roof, will drive valuable partnerships, conversations and business opportunities.   Industry associations supporting Gifts World Expo Delhi include Corporate Gifts Association of India (CGAI), Handloom Handicrafts Exporters Welfare Association (HHEWA), Sourcing Professionals Alliance (SPA), National Jute Board (NJB). Supporting association for Paperworld Delhi includes The Tamil Nadu Pen Manufacturers and Dealers Association, Delhi Pen Dealers and Manufacturers Association, Pen and Stationery Association of India – Mumbai.   Gifts World Expo Delhi and Paperworld Delhi are jointly organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and bring two established market-leading brands under a single roof thereby offering a comprehensive product showcase, international participation, business networking opportunities and knowledge-driven engagements. The co-located shows are poised to become one of North India's most significant B2B exhibitions for the gifting and stationery industries.   Press information and photographic material: giftsworldexpo.com/del/   paperworldnewdelhi.in.messefrankfurt.com/newdelhi/en.html   The strategic collaboration between Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd brings together Messe Frankfurt’s global exhibition leadership and MEX’s extensive experience in organizing successful trade shows across India. By combining international best practices with deep industry relationships and market expertise, the partnership aims to create world-class platforms that foster business networking, industry growth, innovation, and market expansion.   Background Information on MEX Exhibitions www.mexexhibits.com/#about   Background information on Messe Frankfurt www.messefrankfurt.com/background-information

News Voir 27 Jul 2026 2:58 pm

How a fair price shop in Tamil Nadu became a gateway to education

Velu Chinnasamy transformed a fair price shop in Kolapakkam into a community hub by adding a small library, reading corner and essential facilities such as chairs, fans and drinking water. Supported by residents, co-workers and local contributors, the initiative has created an affordable learning space with textbooks, literature and exam materials. The library now attracts students, senior citizens and women readers, with plans for further expansion.

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 2:10 pm

From Tamil Nadu to Jantar Mantar: Five student movements that changed India's politics and education forever

Student movements have repeatedly shaped Indias political and educational landscape, often extending their influence far beyond university campuses. This article examines five landmark agitationsfrom the 1965 Anti-Hindi Agitation and the 1974 Nav Nirman and Bihar movements to the Assam Agitation, Anti-Mandal protests and the 2026 Jantar Mantar education protests. Together, these movements highlight how student activism has driven debates on language, governance, reservations, examinations and democratic participation across generations.

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 1:48 pm

PMK Presents Shadow Budget for TN, Promises 1 Lakh Govt Jobs, LPG Subsidy

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Monday presented the party's General Shadow Budget for Tamil Nadu for 2026-27, proposing measures including one lakh government jobs in the first phase, a Rs 300 subsidy on domestic LPG cylinders and complete prohibition in the state

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 1:23 pm

South India's First Doctor Couple Launches Clinically Researched Gummy Supplements

A Tamil Nadu-based husband-and-wife medical team has spent the last few years quietly building something India's wellness shelves have rarely seen: a full range of doctor-formulated, clinically referenced gummy supplements, each one designed around a specific gap the two of them kept encountering, again and again, in their own patients.   Dr. Hema Sathish (Dermatologist) and Dr. Sathish (Orthopaedic Surgeon), founders of Healthetc   Indian healthcare, for the most part, has been built to treat disease, not to walk alongside the slow, accumulating decline that precedes it. Preventive care has existed mostly as advice; eat better, sleep more, manage stress without products engineered specifically to make that advice easy to act on every single day.   That is the gap Dr. Hema Sathish and Dr. Sathish Devadoss set out to close, and it is the thread that runs through everything Healthetc. has built since.   Dr. Hema Sathish is a cosmetic dermatologist with her education from the University of Wales and her husband Dr. Sathish Devadoss, an orthopaedic surgeon with his degrees from Dundee university and specialised trainings in Oxford, Germany, Australia etc is the Vice president of Devadoss Multispeciality hospital which is a family run 200 bedded hospital; they keep up with the latest technology like robot surgeries for orthopaedic and several other advanced surgeries. Providing the best of healthcare at affordable prices is what the motto of the family has been which has garnered a lot of good will.   Between the two of them, they were seeing patients from almost every angle of everyday health; skin, hair, bones, joints, hormones, sleep, metabolism, weight. And a pattern kept repeating itself, consultation after consultation. Patients understood exactly what they needed to do. They simply didn't keep doing it.   Healthetc ., the couple's nutraceutical brand, built around a deceptively simple insight: people are far more likely to stick with something they actually enjoy taking. That insight became a chewable, sugar free, vegan gummy format and they have started off with 6 different well researched formulations, each one engineered for a specific, evidence-backed health concern rather than a vague promise of "wellness."   Clinical Validation Health etc. takes the question of evidence seriously. The brand has registered its clinical studies and every formulation is built around ingredients with documented research behind them. Health etc. holds FSSAI approval across its entire range and is also vegan certified; every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), so what is on the label is exactly what is in the product.   And it shows up in the clean-label standards applied uniformly across every product: sugar-free, vegan, gelatin-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free from artificial colours. Nothing in the range is positioned as a quick fix.   skin gummy specifically addresses pigmentation, pollution exposure, and barrier damage from air conditioning, concerns far more relevant to Indian skin and Indian cities than to a formula developed for a different climate and a different population.   Beyond Healthetc.: The Ecosystem Behind the Brand Healthetc. is part of Wedjat Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd., founded by Dr. Hema Sathish and Dr. Sathish Devadoss.   The group also includes Cureka, India’s 1st Preventive Healthcare Platform Curated by Doctors, that offers doctor-recommended products across multiple categories.   TGHC is the group's sensitive skincare brand, built around barrier-friendly formulations for skin types that don't tolerate aggressive, fragrance-heavy products well. It reflects the same clinical-first philosophy as Healthetc., applied to topical skincare rather than ingestible nutrition.   At the centre of it all is Devadoss Multispeciality Hospitals, where Dr. Sathish Devadoss leads the orthopaedic department and Dr. Hema Sathish heads dermatology. The hospital operates across more than 15 specialities and is equipped with some of the most advanced medical technology available in the region, including robotic surgery, a reflection of how seriously the group takes clinical precision, not just in wellness products but in the full spectrum of medical care it delivers. It is this hospital environment, with its constant, unfiltered view of how disease and decline actually present in real patients, that continues to shape how new Healthetc. formulations are conceived and refined.   For two doctors who started out simply trying to get their own patients to stay consistent with their vitamins, the journey from clinic-level frustration to a six-product, nationally distributed range, anchored by a growing ecosystem under Wedjat Health Solutions marks a fairly significant turn.   What hasn't changed is the underlying premise. India's preventive healthcare gap is enormous, and most of it is invisible until it isn't, until the hot flashes become unmanageable, until the bone scan comes back lower than expected, until the blood sugar test crosses a line that can no longer be ignored. Dr. Hema Sathish and Dr. Sathish Devadoss are betting that the right products, built by people who have spent years watching this gap up close, and designed around how people actually behave rather than how they're supposed to behave, can close it one daily gummy supplement at a time.

News Voir 27 Jul 2026 1:00 pm

Tamil Nadu Minister Opposes Mekedatu Dam Project

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Udaipur Kiran 27 Jul 2026 11:59 am

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The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 11:37 am

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NewsBytes 27 Jul 2026 11:12 am

Anirudh Ravichander thanks Thalapathy Vijay for unlimited trust

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The Siasat Daily 27 Jul 2026 10:48 am

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The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 10:25 am

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The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 10:18 am

Will table audit report on corruption during DMK regime, says TN Finance Minister

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The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 10:02 am

CRPF Head Constable Dies After Falling Unconscious at DPL Handwara

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KashmirLife 27 Jul 2026 10:00 am

Chennai court orders fresh probe into Rs 28 crore bribery case against DMK MLA Vaithilingam

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The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 9:45 am

Tamil Nadu supplementary results 2026: SSLC and HSC results expected soon at tnresults.nic.in

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The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 8:29 am

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The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 7:30 am

Building a product company from Tamil Nadu; LiteFold is accelerating drug discovery

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Your Story 27 Jul 2026 7:30 am