Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) Tamil Nadu’s prospects of achieving its goal of USD 1 trillion economy by 2031 by sustaining the current growth rate and a rise in the value of the dollar against rupee, states the Tamil Nadu Economic Survey 2025-26. The state will also contribute to India becoming a developed nation by 2047, the survey said.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) Tamil Nadu must give immediate attention to several key areas in the agricultural sector for sustainable growth and resilience, notes the state’s economic survey for 2025-26.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday called on party MLAs to aggressively confront the Odisha government in the upcoming Budget Session over its alleged failures across multiple fronts.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government has suffered a setback in its plans to establish an airport in Hosur as the Ministryof Defence has denied airspace clearance, notes the state’s Economic Survey 2025-26.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government has suffered a setback in its plans to establish an airport in Hosur as the Ministry of Defence has denied airspace clearance, notes the state''s Economic Survey 2025-26.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) The long-awaited inventory of gold ornaments and precious pearls housed in the treasury of Lord Jagannath’s temple is set to begin soon, marking a historic exercise in preserving the heritage of the Holy Trinity—Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and their sister Devi Subhadra.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) Tamil Nadu was positioned well in achieving its goal of becoming USD 1 trillion economy by 2030 by sustaining the growth rate and a rise in the value of dollar against rupee, states the TN Economic Survey 2025-26.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) Despite global headwinds, the growth of Tamil Nadu, with sustained high performance and significantly contributing to India''s overall economic and developmentalprogress, remained resilient, the State Economic Survey on Monday said.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) Days after Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran, who is also the Legislature Party Leader, was roasted by political parties for denigrating women with his comments prying into the private space of leaders, popular actor Trisha finally broke her silence condemning the ‘distasteful and inappropriate’ remarks, linking her with actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder-President Vijay.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) The Budget Session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the last sitting of the DMK government as the State is going to the polls in two month, would begin tomorrow with the Opposition AIADMK and other parties gearing up to raise key issues concerning the people and the State.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) In a major fillip to industrial development, the Tamil Nadu Government on Mondaysigned MoUs with Japan-headquartered NMB (Minibia India Ltd) and Aequs Group committing assuredinvestment of Rs 5,980 crore and offering 8,400 jobs for setting up their manufacturing facilities in theState that would further fuel industrial and economic growth.
Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) In a fresh incident, 25 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing in the high seas in the Palk Strait on Monday morning.
Chennai, Feb 15 (UNI) Calling for an end to the legal uncertainty faced by the Sri Lankan Tamil refugees settled in the state for over four decades, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a humanitarian approach in this issue and consider granting them citizenship or long-term visa.
Chennai, Feb 15 (UNI) In a tragic mishap, five people, including two kids, were killedin a road accident at Vilathikulam Taluk in the southern Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu this evening following which Chief Minister announced financial assistance to their families.
Hyderabad, Feb 15 (UNI) The TNQ Inspiring Science Awards (TNQ ISA), instituted in 2016 to recognise creative and impactful research in life sciences, have once again highlighted the growing strength of young scientific talent and mentorship at the CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).
Pau (France), Feb 15 (UNI) India’s N Sriram Balaji and his Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner clinched the men’s doubles title at the Terega Open Pau Pyrenees 2026 after a hard-fought victory in the final on Saturday.
Dharamshala/New Delhi, Feb 15 (UNI) As many as 410 panchayats in Himachal Pradesh have been provided high-speed broadband services under the BharatNet project, the union Government informed Parliament.
Chennai, Feb 14 (UNI) Emboldened by the Rs 5,000 deposited to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under its flagship Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme, the ruling DMK, in a major snub to its national ally Congress’ persistence with power share, on Saturday said that from tomorrow no one will talk about coalition government in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly elections due in two months.
Chennai, Feb 14 (UNI) union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged the Tamil Nadu Government to work in close coordination with the Centre to provide the much-needed impetus to the Startup ecosystem in the State.
Chennai, Feb 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday urgedExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to take necessary steps to expedite the repatriation of nine fishermen released by the Sri Lankan Court at the earliest.
Chennai, Feb 14 (UNI) As part of its rich legacy to support, and nurture classical fine arts, 93-year-old Indian Fine Arts Society (IFAS), among the oldest sabhas of Chennai that has promoted classical fine arts among the people and encourage young, talented Carnatic musicians, organised the annual Saint Thyagaraja Aaradhana day on Saturday.
Visakhapatnam, Feb 13 (UNI) Visakhapatnam Member of Parliament M. Sribharat on Friday requested union Ministry of Sports Mansukh mandavia to sanction Rs14 crore under the Khelo India programme for the construction of a Multi-Purpose Indoor Hall at Arilova in the city.
Chennai, Feb 13 (UNI) KLA India Limited, a subsidiary of the US-headquartered leading semiconductor firm KLA Corporation, on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu goverment committing an investment of Rs 3,510 crore for setting up a R and D and Innovation Campus in Chennai.
Chennai, Feb 13 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said the Synchronized Terrestrial Bird Census 2026 will be conducted in all forest divisions in the State on February 14 and 15.
Mumbai, Feb 13 (UNI) A biographical feature on Bharat Ratna awardee and Carnatic music luminary MS Subbulakshmi is finally gathering momentum, with Sai Pallavi set to portray the legendary vocalist in what is being described as one of the most ambitious casting choices in recent times.
Moscow, Feb 13 (UNI/SPUTNIK) US singer Britney Spears will be able to reclaim the rights to the music catalog she sold to Primary Wave only when she turns 79, RIA Novosti has discovered after reviewing US copyright laws.
Chennai, Feb 13 (UNI) Ahead of the impending election to the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the DMK government of MK Stalin o Friday, sprang a huge surprise, by depositing Rs 5,000 each in the bank accounts of the 1.31 crore women beneficiaries of the flagship Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam (Kalaignar Women’s Financial Right Scheme), under which women were being extended Rs 1,000 a month.
Hyderabad, Feb 12 (UNI): NTT DATA Business Solutions on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with NPCI Bharat Connect to streamline business-to-business (B2B) payments for enterprises running SAP systems.
Visakhapatnam, Feb 12 (UNI) A delegation of 25 councillors from the Indore Municipal Corporation visited the head office of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) here on Thursday and lauded the city’s cleanliness and urban management initiatives.
Visakhapatnam, Feb 12 (UNI) Visakhapatnam Member of Parliament M. Sribharat has requested the Centre to expedite the establishment of the proposed Centre for Sports for Persons with Disabilities in Visakhapatnam.
Imphal, Feb 12 (UNI) Manipur witnessed a partial shutdown on Thursday as the state joined the nationwide Bharat Bandh call given by central trade unions and various national federations. The bandh received support from the Co-ordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur, resulting in mixed responses across the capital and other areas.
Chennai, Feb 12 (UNI) The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) staged a massive protest demonstrationacross the State on Thursday to strongly condemn the BJP Government at the Centre for ignoring and discriminatingTamil Nadu and deceiving the people in the union Budget.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (UNI) Orissa High Court has directed the State Government to table the Justice Raghubir Dash Commission inquiry report on the missing key episode of Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of the 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, on the floor of the Assembly in the ensuing session.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting raids at locations linked to the suspicious death of a NEET student in Patna after registering an FIR and initiating a probe into the matter.
Patna, Feb 12 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Thursday that the government is committed to resolving land-related conflicts across the state so that future generations do not inherit such disputes.
An official release said the 71 new projects for which Mr Stalin laid the foundation stone at the Conclave, involved a committed investment of Rs 36,968 crore and offer jobs to 60,823 people.
Lucknow, Feb 12 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed heated exchanges on Thursday after Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak strongly criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) during a discussion on medical colleges and healthcare infrastructure in the state.
Reports from districts said Rail roko agitatons were also held at Trichy and Thiruninravur railwaystations.
Chennai, Feb 12 (UNI) Normal life remained unaffected in Tamil Nadu in view of the Nation wide General Strike calledby 12 Central Trade Unions in protest against the anti-labour policies of the union Governement headed by the BJP.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (UNI) The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and NALCO Foundation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to revitalise and maintain the city’s urban green infrastructure.
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (UNI) Taking a sharp swipe at the Centre, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said Bharat Ratna must be a unifying honour and not a divisive one, asserting that Veer Savarkar cannot be considered a leader who represents the entire country.
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (UNI) In a dramatic political broadside, expelled BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Wednesday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar''s visit to Delhi signals brewing instability within the Congress and could mark the beginning of the fall of the Karnataka government.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (UNI) In a major push toward building future-ready, sustainable, and citizen-centric cities, the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) of the Odisha Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation (ARF), IIT Kanpur. The collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening AI-driven urban governance across the state.
Chennai, Feb 11 (UNI) The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and other respondents to file their replies on a writ petition filed by Vedanta Limited challenging the rejection of its application for a proposed Green Copper facility at the Sterlite premises in the southern Thoothukudi districts and the Tamil Nadu gobvernment''s stand to form an expert committee to study the proposal.
Chennai, Feb 11 (UNI) The Idol Wing CID of the Tamil Nadu police today seized two stolen ancient metal idols of Lord Sudharsanar (Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Devi and arrested four people in this connection.
Imphal, Feb 11 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today flagged off a 30-member media delegation on an external media tour to Vietnam, sponsored by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
Chennai, Feb 11 (UNI) Banking and other people-centric service were expected to be hit in viewof the Nation-wide strike called by 12 Central Trade Unions against the four Labour Codes enacted by the Centre.
Chennai, Feb 11 (UNI) BJP''s master poll strategist and union Home Minister Amit Shah will embark on a two-day election tour to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on February 13 and 14, marking a key phase in the saffron part''s election campaign in TN and the adjoining union Territory of Puducherry which goes to the polls in two months'' time.
Washington, Feb 11 (UNI) Global pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to independent publisher Primary Wave, according to Deadline.
Chennai, Feb 11 (UNI) Categorically ruling out the key ally Congress'' demand for power sharing in Tamil Nadu after the ensuing Assembly elections due in two months, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin said the power sharing concept was not compatible in the State.
Patna, Feb 10 (UNI) Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Patna on Tuesday as AISA-AIPWA organised the “Assembly March” to protest against the "alarming rise" in horrific crimes against women. The women-led protest march, that started from Gandhi Maidan and was headed to the Bihar Legislative Assembly, was stopped by police.
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (UNI) Syngene International on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins University to accelerate early-stage drug discovery programs and platform technologies emerging from the university’s research laboratories.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The Congress high command on Tuesday held crucial consultations with the top leadership of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) amid growing unease within the party over seat-sharing and power-sharing arrangements with its senior ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Visakhapatnam, Feb 10 (UNI) Member of Parliament from Visakhapatnam, Mathukumilli Sribharat, on Tuesday met union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw at his Parliament office and discussed several key railway development issues pertaining to Visakhapatnam and adjoining regions.
Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government will set up Pet Parks in Chennai andCoimbatore with private participation to create public awareness about safe pet ownership and compassionate handling of animals.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Greece’s Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited the Bengaluru Military Station on Tuesday where he was given an overview of the Indian Army’s cutting-edge operational and technical capabilities at the 515 Army Base Workshop.
Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) will stage a protest demonstration across the State on February 12 to strongly condemn the BJP Government at the Centre for ignoring and discriminating Tamil Nadu and deceiving the people in the union Budget.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday strongly criticised the demand to confer the Bharat Ratna on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, arguing that someone who, in his view, “worked against Bharat” does not deserve the country’s highest civilian honour.
Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaisnav on Monday stoutly refuted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin''s charge that the Centre has ignored the state in Railway projects and denied fund allocation and said budget allocation to TN has increased more than 8.5 times since 2014, reaching Rs 7,611 crore in 2026–27.
Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI){ Bonbloc, a leading global AI and Technology Solutions company, on Monday announced its official partnership with five time IPL Champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), joining the franchise as CSK’s Official AI Partner this season.
Mumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP and chief Sena spokesperson, Sanjay Raut, today said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat must tell the BJP government to give the Bharat Ratna award to Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar instead of raising the issue in a speech.
Lucknow, Feb 9 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department is giving a new dimension to tourism activities in the state by preserving, promoting, and developing the state''s rich heritage, religious sites, art and culture, and natural tourist destinations, says the Economic Survey tabled in the state assembly on Monday.
Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday inaugurated the expansion of the free meal scheme to the sanitary workers in all Corporations, Municipalities,Panchayats and Town Panchayats and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to support them as part of expanded welfare programmes aimed at improving their working conditions and their quality of life.
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (UNI) Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Monday questioned RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat''s push to confer the Bharat Ratna on Veer Savarkar, saying the government must first answer long-standing questions in the public domain regarding Savarkar''s role during the freedom struggle.
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu), Feb 9 (UNI) Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), India’s leading manufacturer of cars and SUVs and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR), today announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in this district of Tamil Nadu.
Patna, Feb 9 (UNI) The Patna Civil Court was evacuated on Monday following a bomb threat.
New Delhi, Feb 8(UNI) Professional pugilist Neeraj Goyat on Sunday launched the boxing promotion ''India Knockout Nights''. India Knockout Nights is a joint venture between Neeraj Goyat and the JSW run Inspire Institute of Sport.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to Japan’s House of Representatives, underscoring the strength of India–Japan ties and expressing confidence in closer cooperation under her leadership.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) The theatrical release of the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer ''Pati Patni Aur Woh Do'' has been postponed to May 15, the film''s makers have announced.
Chennai, Feb 8 (UNI) After recording the highest chase ever in T20 World Cups,New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was a relieved man as the Kiwis not only avenged the massive 84-run drubbing it suffered at the hands of Afghanistan atGuyana in 2024, but also ensured a winning start in what was touted as theGroup of Death, with South Africa being the other strong contender for the Super 8 spot.
Kuala Lumpur/New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to accelerate their strategic partnership, deepen defence and security cooperation, and expand collaboration in emerging sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital payments, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a “new speed and depth” in bilateral relations during his first foreign visit of 2026.
Chenna, Feb 8 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure speedy execution of Railway projects in the State, including release of funds for land acquisition and revival of thoseproject kept in abeyance and promised to provide full support from his government in this regard.
Patna, Feb 7 (UNI) Amid the disquiet in the opposition due to the recent passage of the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address unprecedentedly without a reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, the union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today said that the step was taken to protect the "Dignity and Prestige" of the Prime Minister''s post.
Dhanbad, Feb 7 (UN) The two-day Industry-Institute Interaction 2026 (III-2026) concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) here on Saturday, with speakers underlining the need for sustained collaboration among academia, industry and policymakers to advance smart mining, critical minerals and green energy initiatives in the country.
Chennai, Feb 7 (UNI) For the Modi government giving zero for Tamil Nadu in the union budget, Tamil Nadu should pay back in their own coin in the coming assembly elections, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin said on Saturday.
Chennai, Feb 7 (UNI) With Assembly elections round the corner, the Budget session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly will begin on February 17, when Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu will present the interim budget on that day.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began a two-day official visit to Malaysia, underscoring New Delhi’s push to deepen engagement with Southeast Asia and give fresh momentum to the India–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2024.
Australian Transnational Education delegation at the QS India Summit 2026 in Goa
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will arrive in Patna on Saturday on a one-day visit to Bihar, during which he will address members of the Bihar Legislature and take part in the Foundation Day celebrations of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) The death of a young woman preparing for the NEET examination at a hostel in Patna has triggered a sharp political storm, with senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accusing the Bihar government and the BJP-led NDA of shielding the guilty and suppressing voices demanding justice. The arrest of independent MP Pappu Yadav, who has been protesting for a fair probe, has further escalated tensions.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) In a moving moment on MasterChef India, chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar paid tribute to Ratna Tamang, an auditionee and internet sensation whose story has inspired millions. Hailing from Nepal, Ratna lost both his hands in a tragic accident in 2015. When he first appeared on MasterChef India, he stunned the judges and viewers alike by preparing his dish using specialized adaptive tools, demonstrating remarkable precision and calm despite his circumstances. Returning to the MasterChef kitchen as a guest, Ratna reflected on his journey.