Tamil Nadu continues to record high gross enrolment ratio of 92% at primary level
Take concrete steps to stop partymen exodus: AIADMK cadre to EPS
Former AIADMK MLAs appear before speaker over resignations; explanations bound for Madras HC
Expert panel disagrees with TN govts 1,875-cr reservoir plan in tiger reserve
Stop pointing fingers at me, question Vijay instead: Thiruma
Vasan supports govt job for families of Karur victims
Australia to repatriate three Indian artefacts; PM Modi, Albanese welcome move
Australia will repatriate three centuries-old Indian cultural artefacts of Tamil Nadu origin, including a stone sculpture of the sacred bull Nandi, following the India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne
MoU Signed for BESS Making Unit at Gangaikondan
Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Vikram Solar to establish a Rs 15,037 crore Battery Energy Storage Systems manufacturing unit at Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli, expected to create 2,670 jobs.
Former TN law minister S Regupathy cheated system to favour his med college: Arunraj
Arunrajs statement comes against the backdrop of Tamil Nadu standing to lose more than 450 MBBS seats reserved under govt quota and more than 30 seats reserved for govt school students this year.
TN govt signs MoU with Vikram Solar for Rs 15,037crore BESS plant in Tirunelveli district
Woman auto driver offers free rides to govt schoolgirl students in Chennai
Madurai Farmer Leads Major Effort to Trace Lost Pandya Dynasty History
In Madurai, a 69-member research group is documenting inscriptions, coins, copper plates and palm-leaf manuscripts while tracing the 2,000-year dynastys links across South India
Iswarya Fertility Center raises $37 mn
Tiruvallur ammonia leak tragedy: Madras high court denies bail to three
MSMEs are 2nd backbone of Indias economic growth: Manijhi
Constable chases down robbery suspect
National Green Tribunal stays construction of Ennore thermal plant sans environmental clearance
TN Told to Conserve Water, Said Karnataka Minister
Reddy said the South-west monsoon will pick-up in the coming days and sufficient flows would be available in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu reservoirs
Jana Nayagan: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Final Film Gets 'A' Certificate From CBFC
Finally, after around six months, Thalapathy Vijay's final movie, Jana Nayagan, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification. The film has received an 'A' certificate.
Watch: Why Tamil Nadu is growing old faster than the rest of India | Focus Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadus ageing population is growing faster than any other major State in India. This episode looks at how falling birth rates, rising pension costs and an ageing workforce could reshape the States economy, based on the Tamil Nadu governments White Paper and the RBIs findings.
Knife-wielding gang attacks college student
Man duped of Rs 55.7 lakh with promise of vehicle, gold and job at Coimbatore airport
Vyasarpadi residents oppose multi-sports facility proposal over user fee
TVK-led govt. begins consultations for its first industrial policy for Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu govt signs MoU with Vikram Solar for 15,037 crore BESS plant in Tirunelveli
The project is expected to generate 2,670 direct and indirect jobs in Tamil Nadu
Australia to hand back three Indian cultural artefacts
Melbourne: Three antiquities of Tamil Nadu origin, including a stone idol of sacred bull Nandi, are set to be repatriated to India by Australia, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, July 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese welcomed the voluntary return of these cultural artefacts to India. Modi, 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 .
Vikram Solar to invest 15,037 crore in BESS facility at Gangaikondan SIPCOT in Tirunelveli
The MoU was signed between the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department and Vikram Solar Limited in the presence of Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to distribute govt. job appointment orders to kin of 32 Karur stampede victims
CM Vijay will also lay the foundation stone for Evervan Kothari Footwear Private Limited, which will come up at Manavasi near Krishnarayapuram with an investment of 1,700 crore
Tamil Nadu government signs MoU with Vikram Solar to set up Rs 15,037 cr BESS plant in Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu government and Vikram Solar signed an MoU for a new plant. This facility will manufacture Battery Energy Storage Systems in Tirunelveli district. The significant investment will create over two thousand job opportunities for local residents. Vikram Solar already operates solar module manufacturing units within the state. This expansion deepens the company's commitment to green energy initiatives.
TN outperforms national average in school education across key indicators: UDISE report
Tamil Nadu educates five per cent of the country's school-going children while accounting for only 3.9 per cent of the country's schools
Allianz Technology India , the Global Capability Centers (GCCs) of Allianz Group in India, celebrated the landmark achievement as their Plastic Waste-Free Rivers Project – a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, crossed the milestone of recovering over 1,000 tons of plastic waste from Thiruvananthapuram's rivers and waterways over four years, preventing it from reaching the Arabian Sea. This is equivalent to removing 50 million plastic bottles from the city's waterbodies – if kept end-to-end, the bottles would stretch to 12,000 km which exceeds the coastline of India. The milestone was formally announced at an event held in Thiruvananthapuram, graced by an august gathering of dignitaries such as P.K. Kunhalikutty, Minister for Industries, IT, AI and Startups, Adv. Mons Joseph, Minister for Water Resources, K M Shaji, Minister for Local Self Government, Adv. V V Rajesh, Mayor of the Corporation of Trivandrum, V Muraleedharan, Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (Kazhakoottam constituency), Jison John, MD & CEO, Allianz Services India, Jayant Tulsiani, Branch Head India, Allianz Technology SE. During the 1000-Ton recovery milestone announcement of Allianz’s CSR initiative ‘Plastic Waste-Free Rivers Project Thiruvananthapuram’ Since its launch in 2022, This four-year journey has been entirely funded by Allianz Services India and Allianz Technology India, who have together invested more than INR 5 crores (EUR 500,000) from CSR funds in the project. " Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Kerala are not merely engines of economic growth – they are responsible corporate citizens who invest in the communities and ecosystems that sustain them. This milestone also reinforces a powerful message to global investors: Kerala's industrial growth is inseparable from its commitment to environmental excellence, ” said P K Kunhalikutty, Minister for Industries, IT, AI and Startups . “ What makes the Plastic Waste-Free Rivers Project particularly commendable is its sustained, systematic approach,” said Adv. Mons Joseph, Minister for Water Resources . “I urge corporates, local bodies, and citizens alike to draw inspiration from this model ,” he added. “I call upon our Panchayats, Municipalities, and the Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram to draw inspiration from this model and deepen their collaboration with initiatives of this nature,” said K.M Shaji, Minister for Local Self Government . “ Reaching the 1,000 ton milestone is incredibly meaningful for Allianz – every piece of plastic removed from rivers is one less harming the ocean. It reflects a clear conviction: to protect biodiversity and ocean health, we must act upstream. This is about more than cleanup – it’s about lasting change: creating jobs, raising awareness, and transforming how communities manage waste. But we are only at the beginning. Preventing plastic pollution at scale requires deeper collaboration, systemic solutions and long-term commitment – because caring for tomorrow means protecting the ecosystems that sustain life today ,” said Barbara Karuth-Zelle, Member of the Board of Management (Responsible for Allianz Services and Allianz Technology) and Group COO, Allianz SE . The Plastic Waste-Free Rivers Project deploys low-cost floating barriers called TrashBooms to intercept plastic waste in rivers and urban waterways. Today, 15 TrashBoom systems operate across critical sites – including Thampanoor thodu, Ulloor thodu, Pattom thodu, Thekkinakara canal, Amayizhanchan thodu, Karamana river, Killi river, Kariyil thodu, and Thettiyar canal – collecting and removing plastic waste daily. Allianz Services India and Allianz Technology India run this initiative in association with NGO partners Thanal Trust and Sustera Foundation, deploying technology from Plastic Fischer, Germany. The project provides local employment and is supported by three Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) at Injakkal, Venpalavattom and Vallakadavu, managed by Plastic Fischer's team of 23 professionals responsible for recovery, transportation, segregation and shipping. Collected non-recyclable plastic is transported to the Thiruvananthapuram MRFs and subsequently co-processed at the plants of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited in Tamil Nadu, while recyclable plastic is repurposed locally, including into TrashBins now installed at Veli Beach. Globally, nine million tons of plastic reach the oceans every year. In Thiruvananthapuram, 79% of debris on major water banks is plastic, and the Karamana and Killi rivers have the highest microplastic densities in the region. Without intervention, plastic is projected to outweigh fish in the world's oceans by 2050 – a stark reality that makes this milestone all the more significant. In 2025, Allianz Services India and Allianz Technology India launched grassroots-level programs in Puthenthope, Kadinamkulam and Veli, in association with NGO partners Thanal Trust and Sustera Foundation, marking a strategic shift towards preventive waste management by extending impact from interception to behaviour change and early intervention. The initiative encourages visitors, local merchants, and residents to dispose of waste responsibly. Employees regularly collaborate with NGO partners to undertake beach cleanup drives and awareness campaigns, while close collaboration with the Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram and the Government of Kerala (Departments of Local Self Government and Water Resources) ensures the initiative complements local governance efforts. This achievement demonstrates that Thiruvananthapuram-based GCCs are driving environmental initiatives with measurable outcomes through corporate citizenship. The 15 sites span critical urban waterways surrounding Technopark and key industrial zones, and by removing massive plastic blockages, this industry-led initiative helps local authorities mitigate urban flood risks, protecting tech infrastructure and enhancing the liveability index that attracts global talent to the city. The project has also earned endorsement from the UN Ocean Decade. What began in Thiruvananthapuram is now being replicated by others in Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kanpur, and Varanasi – demonstrating that structured, long-term action backed by strong partnerships can deliver real, scalable impact. Allianz established its Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as one of the early tenants of Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. They are among the first GCCs in Kerala and today employ over 6,600 professionals, making Thiruvananthapuram Allianz's largest GCC location by headcount globally. Allianz Services is the AI-powered value accelerator for Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers and, Allianz Technology India is a key delivery center for Allianz Technology and a strategic hub within the Allianz Group's global IT and digital transformation strategy.
State Election Commissioners face controversy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight concerns over the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission
Illegal, unsafe buildings: Supreme Court seeks action reports, summons senior MCD officials to Court
In a matter concerning illegal and unsafe buildings and structures across the country, the Supreme Court has passed strong directions by directing senior officials of municipal corporations and development authorities in Delhi, Gurugram, Lucknow, Patna and Tamil Nadu to submit status reports on the action taken against buildings that pose serious safety risks.
IIT-Madras to help TNEB modernise operations
The collaboration will focus on AI, data analytics, grid upgrades and R&D to improve power generation, transmission and distribution across Tamil Nadu.
Swelect to launch BESS solutions for C&I segment; plans to grow IPP portfolio to 1 GW
Minister Nirmalkumarsclaims on Parandur site a false propaganda: T.N. BJP
Nainar Nagenthran charged that the TVK-led government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has undertaken steps to stall the economic development of Tamil Nadu and the employment prospects of the youth of the State.
Madras High Court stays coercive action against DMK MLA Senthil Balaji in horse-trading case
The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to DMK MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji and his brother V Ashok Kumar in a criminal case alleging an attempt at political horse-trading, which was registered on the complaint of a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA. The single-judge Bench of Justice P Velmurugan passed [] The post Madras High Court stays coercive action against DMK MLA Senthil Balaji in horse-trading case appeared first on India Legal .
Aswath S from Tamil Nadu achieved Grandmaster status, becoming India's 98th. He secured his third norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin tournament. Aswath took a break from chess for his Class 10 board examinations. His father, a chess coach, introduced him to the game at a young age. The young Grandmaster aims for higher ratings and world rankings.
Tamil Nadu ration cardholders to get better-quality, attractive dhotis, sarees for Pongal 2027
Tamil Nadu will distribute attractive and comfortable dhotis and sarees to nearly 2.23 crore ration cardholders. These garments will feature new golden, silver, or copper colored polyester zari borders. Sarees will also be available in brighter greens and other colors, offering enhanced comfort. The government has allocated 642.88 crore for the procurement of over 2.27 crore pieces. This initiative aims to support poorer sections and provide employment to textile workers.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay set to visit Karur to hand over jobs to stampede victims' kin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will attend a public interaction program in Karur on Friday. He will distribute government job appointment orders to legal heirs of tragedy victims. The Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for a new manufacturing factory. He is scheduled to issue compassionate appointment orders to 32 individuals. Business owners have complained about restricted access due to security barricades.
Tamil Nadu's Free Pongal Sarees and Dhotis Are Getting a Fresh New Look
A dhoti and saree each is distributed for free to the rice-category ration cardholders through the public distribution system along with rice, sugarcane, cashew and jaggery and cash doles as part of the Pongal gift hamper
Exclusive: India gets its 98th GM! The making of teenage chess sensation Aswath S
India's 98th Grandmaster, Aswath S, achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026. The Tamil Nadu teenager overcame a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams, drawing inspiration from his family of chess coaches and mentors, and now has his sights set on breaking into the world's elite.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' might finally release on July 24
The long-awaited release of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan may finally happen on July 24, according to a post by Canadian distributor York Cinemas.
Solar fuels record renewable capacity addition in Q1
Ford expands its GCC footprint with a new Coimbatore centre
Delay in migrating to online mode impacting timely RTI replies
Tamil Nadu Information Commission writes to State government calling for urgent intervention
City Police hold Drug Free Tamil Nadu-2026 awareness programme
2,385 non-bailable warrants executed across Tamil Nadu
State police launch drive focused on proactive and preventive policing
ET Graphics: Odisha, Delhi, Tamil Nadu lead India's EV adoption surge amid fuel shift
Vehicles running on fuels other than petrol and diesel made up a record 40% of all passenger vehicles sold in June, FADA data released earlier this week showed.
Tamil Nadus Aswath is Indias 98th GM
Aswath, TNs 38th GM, learnt the ropes at the Cape Chess Academy, which is run by his father AC Siva, who is also his coach. His mother, too, is a chess coach.
Tamil Nadu to move court after three private medical colleges get deemed university status
Tamil Nadu stands to lose 461 medical seats from the State quota, says Health Minister
EPS urges urgent steps to offset likely loss of 600 govt medical seats
All private schools must display of fee structure, orders HC
Congress appoints new in-charges for TamilNadu, West Bengal
Ghulam Ahmed Mir, who was earlier in charge of West Bengal, is the new AICC general secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu while Prakash Joshi has been appointed in his place.
Tamil Nadu Proposes Easing Rosewood Tree Felling Rules, Conservationists Alarmed
A year after Tamil Nadus rosewood conservation law lapsed, lack of plantation data and concerns over felling in the Nilgiris are putting the species under threat
Liquor outlets within 500m from temple, school zones thrive as usual in Tamil Nadu
Mettur Dam Delay Forces Trichy Banana Farmers to Cut Acreage
Banana cultivation down by a third. Farmers urged to adopt smart irrigation and water-saving techniques
SSI accused of using seized bikes
Tasmac bars enjoy extension, but remain filthy, dingy
Indian Bank AGM gives nod to raise 5,000cr
DMK opposes UGC nominee in VC panels
DMK moves DVAC against ministers Anand, Nirmalkumar
Congress Appoints Ghulam Ahmed Mir as General Secretary In-Charge of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
SRINAGAR: The Indian National Congress on Wednesday appointed senior leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir as the partys General Secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as part of a wider organisational reshuffle aimed at strengthening the partys structure. According to an official statement issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Congress President has entrusted Mir []
Tamil Nadu govt renames three Secretariat departments
Veeranam starts filling up, but Chennai needs a good monsoon
Focus on local body polls, bye-elections: EPS tells partymen
Home guards detained after protest at Secretariat
DVAC seizes 4.32L at Elavur checkpost
Chatbots, QR Codes and an eICU: Tamil Nadu explores digital fixes for a crowded govt hospitals
Sai Kishore Signs With Gloucestershire For Final Six County Championship Matches
Indian Premier League: India left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed with Gloucestershire for the remaining six matches of the 2026 County Championship season, the club announced on Wednesday. Kishore, 29, will be available for selection starting from Gloucestershire's Championship fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham, which begins on Thursday (August 20). Kishore previously enjoyed a successful stint in the County Championship with Surrey in 2025, where he took 11 wickets in two games. I am deeply grateful to Jon and everyone at Gloucestershire for giving me this opportunity. Gloucestershire is a club with a rich history and a fantastic setup, and the chance to play my cricket here is incredibly exciting. Ive always wanted to test my skills in English conditions, and after speaking with the management, I knew this was the right fit. I'm looking forward to wearing the jersey, meeting the fans at Bristol and Cheltenham, and doing my part, said Kishore in a statement issued by the club. Kishore has established himself as one of India's leading domestic red-ball bowlers, representing Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. Across 54 first-class appearances, he has claimed 223 wickets, including 14 five-wicket hauls. Kishore, who was part of India's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games, has also been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances, though he had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this years season. Welcoming the signing, Gloucestershire's Jon Lewis, the former England womens head coach, expressed confidence that Kishore would thrive in late-summer conditions. We're really excited to bring Sai Kishore into the squad. He's a proven, experienced cricketer who will add a huge amount to our group. Kishore, who was part of India's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games, has also been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances, though he had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this years season. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The conditions at this time of year are often very conducive to spin bowling, so we're hopeful Sai can make a significant contribution and have a really positive impact on the team, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Tamil Nadu's Construction Industry Says Excavation Curbs Stalled Projects
According to CREDAI, the disruption has delayed project execution and completion timelines, exposing developers to possible violations of commitments.
Centre approves copra and Totapuri mango procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Centre has approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers
Greater Chennai Corporations resting pods for sanitation workers likely to be ready by month-end
Only 11% of domestic cattle microchipped in city
Centre approves procurement of copra, Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers
The Centre approved copra and Totapuri mango procurement for Tamil Nadu farmers. This move aims to shield growers from distress sales due to falling market prices. The government will buy 87,226 metric tonnes of copra at MSP. Additionally, 96,879 metric tonnes of Totapuri mangoes will be procured under MIS. These interventions ensure remunerative prices and protect farmers from losses.
Tamil Nadu Ministers agree to consider demands made by PPCC
TNCC, BJP trade barbs over Mekedatu, TN issues
A month after reopening, government school students across Tamil Nadu yet to receive some textbooks
In most schools, teachers say only half the students have received the textbooks. Officials from the School Education Department say books have been distributed according to the needs mentioned by the school heads
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to visit Karur to meet kin of stampede victims on July 10
T.S. Anbu, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements ahead of the Chief Ministers visit, which will be his first to Karur since the stampede
A stunning stone window in Tamil Nadus Tiruvalanchuzhi showcases Chola-era mastery
The exquisitely carved stone window the Nurai Pillaiyar shrine at Tiruvalanchuzhi, a masterpiece of the later Chola period, continues to inspire awe and stands as one of the finest achievements of south Indian temple architecture
Tamil Nadu Moves SC Against HC Ruling on Muslim Quota After Conversion
The appeal has been filed by the secretary to the state government against the high court's decision, which declared unconstitutional a Government Order (GO) issued on March 9, 2024
Maize prices likely to rule at 2,400 a quintal, says Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
The varsitys Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies has advised farmers in TNmil Nadu to make informed sowing decision
South Indian films that were banned or pulled after their release
Several South Indian films encountered issues after their release. Vishwaroopam faced a ban in Tamil Nadu for misrepresenting a community. Intinti Annamaya never reached audiences due to internal disputes. Sita Ramam was banned in some Gulf countries over its themes. Annapoorani was removed from Netflix after public and police complaints.
Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC verdict striking down quota benefits for converts to Islam
In a pivotal legal maneuver, the Tamil Nadu government has taken its case to the Supreme Court, challenging a High Court verdict that restricts converts to Islam from securing reservation benefits. This ruling came after the High Court invalidated a prior government order that enabled these individuals to obtain community certificates. The implications of this appeal touch on broader themes of religious conversion and rights to affirmative action.
Understanding the disappearance of Egyptian Vulture in Tamil Nadu
Conservationists highlight the urgent need for coordinated conservation efforts including the establishment of an Egyptian Vulture Conservation Breeding Programme in the State.
T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthrancriticises Congress Manickam Tagore over Mekedatu
He urged the Congress to think about the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu now that the party has become part of the Cabinet in the State
Online Land Registration to Come Into Force From Aug 17 in Tamil Nadu
The announcement was made by Commercial Taxes and Registration Minister D Logesh Tamilselvan, during a high-level performance review meeting
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court judgment that struck down a 2024 Government Order allowing certain persons who convert to Islam to avail reservation as Backward Class (Muslim). The impugned judgment was delivered by a Division Bench of the Madras High Court comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and [] The post Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court verdict on reservation for converts to Islam appeared first on India Legal .
Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC order on backward status of converts to Islam
A 2024 government order notified that a convert to Islam from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities or Scheduled Castes ought to be treated as BC (Muslim) for availing the benefit of reservation
