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Tamil Nadu Governor stokes row again, asks students to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Governor RN Ravi, who was the chief guest at an event in Madurai, asked students to chant 'Jai Shri Ram.' The Congress has accused him of the language of the RSS and the BJP

W S Habib takes over as CREDAI Tamil Nadu president for 2025-27 term

Chairman and Managing Director of city-based real estate company RWD (Ramky Wavoo Developers) Private Limited, W S Habib, has assumed office as President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu for the 20252027 term, the real estate body said. At an investiture ceremony held in the city recently, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P K Sekar Babu and Director of Town and Country Planning B Ganesan, Habib formally took charge as President of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) Tamil Nadu Council. The new office-bearers of CREDAI Tamil Nadu include V Gopinath as Vice-President, S Srikumar as Secretary, V Sathasivam as Joint Secretary, and P R Jai Prakash as Treasurer, a release from CREDAI said on Sunday. Upon taking over as President, Habib said, "Real estate is not just a business vertical; it is the bedrock of employment, infrastructure, and economic resilience. Our sector contributes significantly to Tamil Nadu'

AIADMK-BJP alliance 'treacherous', doomed to fail: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin further asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a movement that stands firm in protecting state rights, linguistic rights, and Tamil culture

AIADMK, BJP stitch alliance in Tamil Nadu again for 2026 Assembly polls

Nagendran takes charge of state BJP

Nainar Nagendran set to be next TN BJP prez, Annamalai for national role

BJP legislator from Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli constituency, Nainar Nagendran is all set to become the next state chief of the BJP, succeeding K Annamalai, who is now all set for a national role that seems to be an apparent reward for his work in the Dravidian heartland. BJP senior and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the city to review the party's functioning and also discuss alliance related matters ahead of 2026 state polls, said Annamalai had made "commendable accomplishments." "The Tamil Nadu BJP has received a nomination for the post of state president only from Shri @NainarBJP Ji. As the President of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, Shri @annamalai_k Ji has made commendable accomplishments. Whether it is carrying the policies of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to people or the programs of the party from village to village, Annamalai Ji's contribution has been unprecedented." "The BJP will leverage Annamalai Ji's organizational skills in the party's national framework," Shah said in a social

Tamil New Year 2025: All about 'Puthandu' celebration and its significance

On April 14, 2025, Tamils across the world will celebrate Puthandu-the first day of the Tamil calendar. The New Year is marked by traditional rituals, festive feasts, and deep cultural significance.

Sarovar Hotels invests ₹120 cr in a TN project, its highest investment ever

"This project (Sarovar Portico, Sriperumbudur) opens up in the next two months and is our largest investment till now," said Ajay Bakaya, chairman, Sarovar Hotels and director, Louvre Hotels India

Dixon to set up ₹1,000 crore laptop manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu

On Wednesday, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Dixon Technologies and the government of Tamil Nadu for setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Oragadam near Chennai

Doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line in Andhra, TN approved

The project covering three Districts in two states i.e., Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 113 Kms, said CCEA

Supreme Court pulls up Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for stalling Bills

Specifies how long governors can hold on to Bills passed by state Cabinet

SC verdict on TN governor, Bangladesh protests, China's retaliation on US tariffs & more

In a major victory for the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government.

TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025 registration begins today at tnusrb.tn.gov.in

TNUSRB has started the registration process for the posts of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk & Armed Reserve) 2025 today. Here's all you need to know

Tamil Nadu Governor withholding bills passed by Assembly 'illegal': SC

The Supreme Court said that Tamil Nadu Governor's move to reserve 10 bills for President's assent 'illegal and arbitrary;' says bills are deemed cleared from date they were re-presented to Governor

Average Mudra loan size down in Kishore category, up in Shishu segment

Bihar leads the top five states based on the number of loan accounts sanctioned, with 5.95 crore loan accounts, followed closely by Tamil Nadu with 5.82 crore accounts

PM Modi inaugurates Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift sea bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also flagged off the Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) express train from the new Pabman Bridge

PM Modi should allay fears of TN over delimitation exercise: Stalin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should allay the fears of people of Tamil Nadu surrounding the proposed delimitation exercise, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday. Modi should also ensure that a resolution is passed in the Parliament to make sure the rights of Tamil Nadu are not curbed, he said at an official event here. Stalin, after inaugurating a slew of projects and announcing new schemes to the popular tourist spot here, said he has sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to present the memorandum on the concerns surrounding the proposed delimitation. "We have sought an appointment to present the memorandum on the delimitation... Since I am taking part in this government function I have conveyed to the PM about my inability to take part in his meeting and deputed our Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and Raja Kannappan. Through this meeting and through you, I hereby seek the Prime Minister to allay the fears of delimitation," Stalin said while addressing the ...

Pamban Bridge inauguration today: All about the vertical lift sea bridge

The bridge, built at a cost of Rs 550 crore, connects Rameswaram Island to the mainland, enhancing connectivity and boosting regional development

Highlights: President Dissanayake confers Mitra Vibushana, Sri Lanka's highest award, on PM Modi

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ED claims FEMA violation after raids on 'L2: Empuraan' producer's firm

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash after searching the premises of a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the Malayalam movie "L2: Empuraan", in connection with foreign exchange law violations. The federal agency said in a statement that the searches that were launched on Friday ended on Saturday. The action was initiated under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) at one location in Kozhikode, Kerala and two locations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at the residential and business premises of Sree Gokulam Chits and Finance Co. Pvt. Ltd., the ED said. The searches led to the seizure of Rs 1.50 crore in cash and "incriminating" documents in "violation" of FEMA, it said. There was no immediate response from Gopalan or his company on the ED allegations. The ED searches come in the backdrop of the recent controversy surrounding "L2: Empuraan", the second instalment of the "Lucifer" trilogy. Touted as one of the costl

PM to open India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram on April 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram and would also dedicate other projects on April 6. On the eve of the official event, the Indian Railways came out with a promotional video of the picturesque new Pamban Bridge. The Railway Ministry said, "Bridging the past, lifting the new, Pamban stands tall with a breathtaking view. This Ram Navami, witness India's First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge unveiling in one day!" The coastal town has come under security cover ahead of the inauguration of the Rs 550 crore bridge. Around noon (April 6), the prime minister would inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge and flag off Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service, and a Coast Guard Ship will be flagged off as the Vertical Lift Span rises up to make way, and witness the operation of the bridge. Modi is expected to visit the renowned Ramanathaswamy temple at Rameswaram at around 12.45 pm for darshan and pooja and later lay the .