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Deepam row : EPS condemns DMK Govt for defying HC order, creating communal tension in Thiruparankundram

Chennai, Dec 4 (UNI) Observing that a Government must treat all Religions equally, AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Edappadi K.
Palaniswami (EPS) tonight took a dig at the DMK government for failing to implement the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Single Judge’s order permitting lighting of the traditional Karthigai Deepam on the lighthouse pillar at the Thiruparankundram hilltop
in Madurai.
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INS Sudarshini sets sail on ‘Lokayan 26’, showcasing India’s maritime heritage

21 Jan 2026 | 8:39 AM

Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini embarked on a historic global voyage with the flag-off of ‘Lokayan 26’, a ten-month-long transoceanic sailing expedition, from the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.

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Vi expands 5G footprint to all the 14 districts of Kerala

21 Jan 2026 | 8:27 AM

Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) Following the successful launch of its 5G network in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Malappuram, Vi has scaled its network in recent months as part of its focused strategy to strengthen its services in Kerala.

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Minister Rajeeve touts Kerala’s investment edge at WEF

21 Jan 2026 | 8:24 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (UNI) Industries Minister P Rajeeve, leading Kerala’s delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, held a series of discussions with global industry leaders, highlighting the State’s potential as a hub for future-ready investments across multiple sectors.

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Union Min Piyush Goyal arrives to hold talks and ink seat sharing pact with allies ahead of PM poll rally

20 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM

Chennai, Jan 20 (UNI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's massive election rally
on January 23, union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal, who is also the
Tamil Nadu in-charge for the upcoming Assembly electons, arrived here tonight on a
three-day visit to finalise the alliance strategy and sign the seat sharing pacts with them.

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Man dies of burn injuries after falling into pot of boiling payasam in Kerala's Malappuram

20 Jan 2026 | 11:14 PM

Kozhikode, Jan 20 (UNI) A man died due to burn injuries after falling into a large pot of boiling payasam (kheer) at Chelari in Kerala's Malappuram district on Tuesday.

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