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TN secures investments worth ₹30,000 cr in shipbuilding sector: TRB Rajaa

Tamil Nadu has attracted investments worth Rs 30,000 crore to set up two shipyards in Tuticorin district, a move expected to see creation of around 55,000 jobs, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa said on Saturday. The Minister recalled Chief Minister M K Stalin's comments at the TN Rising-Tuticorin conclave in August, where he pledged to esablsih a company to promote shipbuilding sector in the state. Following the announcement, State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) and V O Chidambaranar Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September, Rajaa said in a social media post on Saturday. "Today (September 20), a historic milestone has been achieved with the signing of two Ultra Mega MoUs to establish two world-class Greenfield commercial shipyards in Tamil Nadu, with an investment of Rs 30,000 crore and generating employment for 55,000 people," the DMK leader said. As per the first MoU, Cochin Shipyard Ltd will invest Rs 15,000 crore to set up a ...

Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates Equinix's ₹574 crore AI-ready data centre

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ready data centre established at an outlay of Rs 574 crore by Equinix India, has been formally inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. With the establishment of the data centre at State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) complex in Siruseri, the State government-backed investment promotion agency Guidance, in a social media post on Friday, said the launch of the Centre is powering Tamil Nadu's rise as India's digital hub. "Tamil Nadu: Where Digital Growth Meets Social Responsibility. Hon'ble Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated Equinix's Rs 574 crore data centre at SIPCOT, Siruseri, powering Tamil Nadu's rise as India's digital hub," Guidance said. On the occasion, Equinix India Managing Director Manoj Paul contributed Rs 9 crore from the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund, reinforcing their commitment to the State's growth, it added. According to a compan

TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 to be out soon at tnpsc.gov.in, check details

The TNPSC will shortly declare the Combined Civil Services Examination results-IV under Advt. No. 07/2025 from the official website tnpsc.gov.in. The exams were held on Jul 12, 2025

CM Stalin slams Delhi dominance, defends DMK's use of 'union govt' term

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday slammed "Delhi's dominance" and said the term union government is stressed to assert that states constitute the nation's robust foundation. Addressing the DMK's "Mupperum Vizha," Stalin listed 'Hindi imposition,' Centre's 'refusal' to exempt Tamil Nadu from NEET, 'non-release' of education funds to the state and 'concealing' the antiquity of Keeladi findings and declared that hence, it is 'no-entry' in Tamil Nadu for the BJP. He said: "States constitute the robust foundation of the nation, we stress, use term union government to emphasise that." When the AIADMK was founded in 1972, when asked about its ideology, the party had said that "Annaism" (Dravidian icon CN Annadurai's principles) was its ideology. Under Palaniswami, however, it became "Adimayism," (servitude) and Palaniswami has now totally surrendered before Union Minister Amit Shah, the DMK chief alleged.

WB approves $212.64 mn project to support coastal communities in TN, K'taka

The World Bank has approved a new programme to support coastal communities in India by conserving ecosystems, reducing plastic pollution and creating jobs for 1 lakh people in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The USD 212.64 million Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy (SHORE) project is part of the USD 850 million SHORE programme that has been initiated by the World Bank to address challenges faced by the coastal communities. India has a long coastline of more than 11,000 km, while one-third of it is vulnerable to erosion and extreme climate events. Around 250 million people depend on coastal areas for their livelihood. The coastline also provides habitats for 18,000 known species of flora and fauna, offering vital economic opportunities and sources of livelihood for coastal communities. However, marine ecosystems are at risk by the combined effect of coastal erosion, pollution, intensive fishing, degradation of mangrove forests and urban pressures. "In Tamil Nadu and Karnatak

SC questions TN over appointment of acting DGP, asks UPSC to suggest names

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government over appointment of an acting DGP and directed the UPSC to expeditiously recommend names for making a regular appointment. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and Atul S Chandurkar was hearing a petition seeking contempt action against Tamil Nadu for appointing G Venkatraman as the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police on August 31. "Why do you have an acting DGP? the bench asked. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the state, submitted that DGP could not be appointed as one of the officers filed a proceeding before the CAT praying for inclusion of his name in the panel. The bench then ordered, "We request the UPSC to consider the matter expeditiously. On the recommendation received from the UPSC, the respondent states shall take steps for appointing a regular DGP." The contempt petition was filed by lawyer Henri Tiphagne who has contended that the appointment of a

Overseas trip fruitful, 10 new companies to invest in TN: CM Stalin

Ten new companies have come forward for collaborative ventures with Tamil Nadu, reposing trust on the state, while 17 other firms have decided to expand their ventures, Chief Minister M K Stalin informed on Monday. The Chief Minister, who was accorded a warm reception by state ministers and officials at the airport here upon his arrival from Germany and the UK, said the opposition parties were unable to tolerate his trip as he has ensured hefty investments for the state. "My one-week trip to Germany and UK was satisfying and it was a victorious trip leading to attracting Rs 15,516 crore investment that would provide jobs to 17,613 people. Totally, 33 MoUs were signed. My foreign trip has been a huge success," he told reporters immediately upon his arrival here. Stalin said the vibrant industrial climate has encouraged the 17 firms to go on an expansion in Tamil Nadu, deciding against migrating to other states.

Hinduja Group to invest ₹7,500 cr in TN, AstraZeneca to expand GITC

The Hinduja Group will target cell and battery manufacturing for Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem, while AstraZeneca will invest ₹716 crore to expand its Chennai innovation and tech centre

Separatist mindset dominates DMK's Dravidian model of politics, says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is raising emotive issues around language and Dravidian identity to target the BJP as it has no answers to allegations of corruption and caste-crimes plaguing its government. She asserted that there can be "no bigger bogus argument" than that her party is against Dravidian interests. Speaking to PTI, Sitharaman was scathing in her condemnation of the DMK government in the state, citing corruption allegations against ministers, incidents of crimes against women, caste-violence, especially against Dalits, and the "rise" in drug abuse, and said the party has no answers to these charges. "Their (DMK) time is spent on not looking at these incidents but bringing separatist logic. They allege their tax money is going to Bihar. Is Bihar in Pakistan? People from Bihar can work in your factories. You can make your profit. But you want to keep your tax money to yourself. Separatist mindset dominates the so-called ..

Udhayanidhi Stalin mocks AIADMK rift, asks Palaniswami to fix his own party

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin took strong exception to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for criticising the DMK-led alliance and advised the former CM to save his faction-ridden party that was disintegrating. Referring to the latest rift in the opposition AIADMK with its senior leader K A Sengottaiyan on September 5 asking Palaniswami to take into the AIADMK fold all those who left the party, Udhayanidhi said this was a new group that has emerged in the AIADMK. "When the members of two AIADMK factions meet, they would only enquire who belonged to which faction - EPS (Edappadi K Palaniswami), OPS (O Panneerselvam), TTV (T T V Dhinakaran), Sasikala (ousted interim general secretary), Sellur Raju or the newly emerged Sengottaiyan group," Udhayanidhi sarcastically remarked while addressing party workers here on Friday evening. Though the AIADMK was disintegrating into many groups, Palaniswami went around claiming that the DMK would swallow its allies

Hinduja Group to invest ₹7,500 crore in Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem: Stalin

Earlier during his London visit, MK Stalin signed several MoUs, including with Wilson Power and Britannia RFID, to invest Rs 300 crore and Rs 520 crore, respectively

'Strategic wins': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin signs six MoUs during London visit

CM Stalin, on Wednesday, signed a total of four more agreements, with the University of Exeter, Ecole Intuit Lab, Lloyd's List and Rolls-Royce

Stalin's UK visit: TN bags investments in defence, renewable, textile

Tamil Nadu inks UK MoUs across aerospace, maritime, renewable energy, textiles, and education, boosting global investment and job creation

Tamil Nadu signs investment deals worth Rs 3,819 cr at German conclave

Chief Minister Stalin gets commitments worth Rs 7,020 cr during his visit to the European country

Tamil Nadu bags investments worth ₹3,201 crore from German majors

Tamil Nadu has attracted Rs 3,201 crore in German investments during CM Stalin's Europe tour, creating over 6,250 jobs, with BMW discussing EV expansion in Chennai

President Murmu on three-day visit to Karnataka, Tamil Nadu from Monday

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a three-day visit to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from Monday, her office said. On September 1, the President will grace the diamond jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in Mysuru, Karnataka, it said. Murmu will grace the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on September 2, the President's office said. "On September 3, the President will grace the 10th convocation ceremony of the Central University of Tamil Nadu at Thiruvarur," it added.

TN CM Stalin accuses BJP of making elections a 'mockery', stealing votes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of making elections a "mockery", asserting that people will remove it from power as it has "stolen votes". Addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar, the DMK leader alleged that the deletion of the names of 65 lakh voters from the electoral rolls of Bihar during the special intensive revision was "more dangerous than terrorism". "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav have joined hands to protect democracy. The BJP-led NDA will be defeated in the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar," he asserted. Accusing the BJP of making the Election Commission its "puppet", he said, "Rahul Gandhi has exposed the EC, but the poll panel did not respond to his charges. It asked him to file an affidavit... Rahul Gandhi won't be scared." Earlier in the day, Stalin and DMK MP Kanimozhi arrived in Bihar to join the Congress's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Muzaffarpur district. Soon after joining the yatra, Stalin, in a

Breakfast scheme expansion to benefit over 2 mn students: TN CM Stalin

Post the expansion of the CM's Breakfast scheme on August 26, over 20 lakh school students will benefit from the initiative that is aimed at ensuring growth, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Sunday. The scheme is now being expanded to government and aided primary schools in urban areas across Tamil Nadu. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be present during the expansion of the scheme on Wednesday. In a social media post, Stalin said the scheme will now benefit 20.59 lakh school children. "From the days of Justice Party to the Dravidian Model government, we provide food to the children to address hunger and give them education. This is not mere food, but a foundation for growth," he said. The government's "pioneering work" setting an example to the country will continue and Tamil Nadu will grow forever, the CM added. Stalin recalled, separately in a letter to partymen, how Tamil Nadu had pioneered such an initiative when late CM K Kamaraj introduced the noon meal

South Korean firm to establish India's first footwear plant in TN: Govt

South Korea headquartered Hwaseung Footwear Group, with an investment of Rs 1,720 crore, has decided to set up its non-leather footwear manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, the first such facility for the group in the country, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa said. The factory to come up in Tuticorin is expected to generate 20,000 direct jobs in the region, he said. "Our efforts to ensure the grounding of MoUs we signed at TN Rising Tuticorin are in full swing. Chief Minister M K Stalin today met senior executives of South Korea's Hwaseung Footwear Group at the Secretariat," Rajaa said. "Hwaseung has committed an investment of Rs 1,720 crore to establish a large-scale non-leather footwear manufacturing facility, their first production base in India," he said in a social media post late on Friday. Rajaa exuded confidence that the production plant, with the creation of 20,000 direct jobs in the region, would become one of the largest employment-generating footwear projects in Tamil ...

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin vows DMK govt will stand firmly with minorities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said the DMK government would stand firmly with the minorities. Releasing five books authored by former DMK minister A Rahman Khan here, he said the "DMK will always firmly stand by minorities." Pointing to the steadfastness of late Rahman Khan, Stalin, who is the president of the DMK, claimed that former Chief Minister M G Ramachandran had invited Khan to join the AIADMK several times, but Rahman Khan refused. "He resolutely remained fastened to the DMK ideology and was loyal to the leadership under late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi," Stalin said. Lauding Khan as a "star speaker" the chief minister said the former minister, along with party seniors Duraimurugan and K Subbu, were known by the epithets 'Idi, Minnal and Mazhai' (Thunder, Lightning, and Downpour)." "They were occupying the opposition benches in the Assembly when MGR was the chief minister. The three made the state Assembly reverberate with their sound debates," Stalin