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Tamil Nadu to come up with semiconductor policy during investors meet

The government is expecting a record investment during the investors' meeting

PM gave assurance to release relief funds for TN, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

"The Prime Minister has said that he will definitely fulfil it," he added

French major Valeo lines up expansion in Tamil Nadu, plans to hire 3,000

Valeo is committed to manufacturing excellence, setting benchmarks for quality, reliability, and technological advancement within the automotive sector

Centre not hostile to TN on funds flow, even made advance payment: FM

The Centre was never hostile towards Tamil Nadu, Kerala or any other state on ensuring funds flow and had made advance payments and even released funds to foster infrastructure development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Responding to a criticism from the DMK government that the central government was not disbursing funds or settling its share, she said from 2014 to 2023 the Centre received Rs 6.23 lakh crore as direct tax (income tax and corporate tax) from Tamil Nadu but gave back Rs 6.96 lakh crore to the state during the same period. "I will get the update on the current figures only in March. But as per the available statistics, from 2014 till 2022-23, Tamil Nadu's direct tax collection was Rs 6.23 lakh crore. But we gave Rs 6.96 lakh crore to the state," she said while speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme here. "It is a wrong assumption that this Rs 6.23 lakh crore is paid only by the people of Tamil Nadu. Among them were ...

Court extends Senthil Balaji's remand till Jan 11 in money laundering case

A sessions court here on Thursday extended Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's remand till January 11. The DMK leader, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14, 2023 in a money laundering case, is presently lodged at the Puzhal prison here. Principal Sessions Judge S Alli, before whom Balaji was produced by the prosecution through video-conferencing from the prison, extended his judicial custody. Balaji was arrested by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam when he was the Transport Minister during an earlier AIADMK regime. Soon after his arrest, he underwent a bypass surgery at a private hospital. Later, the ED took him into custody for interrogation and following that he was remanded in judicial custody. His remand was periodically extended by the court.

Tamil Nadu ropes in business tycoons to promote its industrial success

Through twin campaigns, the state showcases its robust biz climate

Vietnam's EV maker VinFast plans to set up battery plant in Tamil Nadu

The company will make batteries for EVs at the plant in the city of Thoothukudi, one of the sources said

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 20,000 cr in Tamil Nadu

Railway connectivity, roads, oil and gas, shipping works will create employment for thousands, he says

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Declare Tamil Nadu floods as severe natural disaster: CM Stalin urges PM

The Chief Minister added that infrastructure has been severely hit after floods ravaged Chennai and districts in the south

Centre stands with those affected in Tamil Nadu: PM Modi after Michaung

Significantly, during his address at the event, Chief Minister MK Stalin urged PM Modi to declare the Tamil Nadu floods as a national calamity and commit more central funds

PM Modi inaugurates new terminal at Trichy airport, launches projects

"The new terminal hosts state-of-the-art amenities and features for passenger convenience," read the PMO statement on Monday

SC to consider hearing Vedanta's plea on Sterlite copper unit in Tami Nadu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider hearing the Vedanta group's plea related to the closure of its Sterlite copper unit in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions of senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Vedanta group firm, that the matter needed to be heard. The senior lawyer said the matter is listed on January 22 and urged the bench that the matter be heard. The CJI said the counsel for the parties will be informed after he ascertains during the day as to whether any constitution bench matters are listed for hearing. Earlier, the top court had said it has directed the registrar to allocate "two dedicated dates" for hearing the Vedanta group's plea. The top court had in May last year asked the Tamil Nadu government to take appropriate decisions in pursuance of its April 10 direction by which it had allowed the Vedanta group to carry out the upkee

Indian youth creating brave new world, says PM Modi in Tiruchirappalli

Indian innovators took the number of patents from around 4,000 in 2014 to almost 50,000 now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday. Addressing the convocation ceremony of state-run Bharathidasan University here, the Prime Minister quoted the 'Puthiyathor Ulagam Seivom' Tamil verses of poet Bharathidasan, after whom the university had been named, and said it meant creating a brave new world which is also the university's motto. Modi said the Indian youth were already creating such a world. The Indian scientists are on the world map through missions like Chandrayaan and 'our innovators took the number of patents from around 4,000 in 2014 to almost 50,000 now.' India's 'humanity scholars are showcasing the India story to the world like never before.' Also, the nation's musicians and artists were continuously bringing international awards for the country, he said. Giving back to the people for a better society and country is the true purpose of education, he underlined. Mo

Tamil Nadu campaign to celebrate state's business titans, industrial legacy

Corporate leaders to speak about their companies in campaign curated by CII

PM Modi to visit TN, Lakshadweep, Kerala on Jan 2-3, to attend programmes

Prime Minister Modi will Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu where he will attend the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University. PM Modi is the Chief Guest for the event

Mortal remains of DMDK chief Vijayakanth brought to Chennai's Island Ground

The mortal remains will be kept at Island Ground from 6 am to 1 pm for the public to pay their last respects

'Industry-academia connect make TN enviable for advanced manufacturing'

Tamil Nadu is likely to cross $8 billion in electronics exports in 2023-24

'The Dravidian model is about inclusivity, diversity, and equitable growth'

T R B Rajaa, says it is taking significant strides in research and development (R&D) and is moving towards becoming a knowledge economy

Talent, infra make TN sought-after state in advanced manufacturing

The panelists, while talking about au­tomation, said the focus lies in automating traditionally monotonous jobs, ensuring a seamless ble­nd of efficiency and worker well-being