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PM Modi Highlights Global Reach of Pongal, Calls Tamil Culture a National Treasure

New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed Pongal celebrations in the national capital, describing the harvest festival as a global symbol of Tamil heritage and cultural pride. Greeting the gathering in Tamil, the Prime Minister said Pongal is no longer confined to one region but is celebrated worldwide by those who […]

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Rahul Gandhi Calls for an Inclusive India Rooted in Mutual Respect

Gudalur (Tamil Nadu), January 13: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he wants to contribute to building an India where people treat each other with kindness and show respect for different languages, cultures and religions. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas English High School in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi addressed […]

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Ministry of Education Sanctions ₹385.27 Crore for Major Infrastructure Expansion at Central University of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu- The Ministry of Education has approved ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for comprehensive infrastructure development at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur. The funding will facilitate the construction of new academic and residential facilities, including a state-of-the-art Academic Block, additional hostels for students and research scholars, and […]

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PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for POWERGRID’s Kudankulam Transmission Project to Boost Nuclear Energy Supply in South India

Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu – Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a major transmission infrastructure project by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to evacuate 2,000 MW of clean nuclear energy from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 & 4. The event was held in Tuticorin, marking a significant push towards enhancing […]

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PM Modi Celebrates Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival at Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Honours Chola Legacy, Unveils Coin for Rajendra Chola

Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu to attend the grand celebrations of the Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival. The event, steeped in Shaivite spirituality and Tamil heritage, served as a vibrant reminder of India’s ancient civilizational strength, cultural unity, and the lasting contributions of the Chola dynasty. […]

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India’s Active COVID-19 Cases Rise to 3,960

New Delhi : India has recorded 3,960 active COVID-19 cases, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data reflects a slight but noticeable uptick in cases, prompting health officials to urge continued vigilance, especially in urban and densely populated areas. The state of Kerala remains the worst-affected, reporting […]

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Project Management Group, DPIIT reviews Mega Infrastructure Projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI, 26 MAY: A high-level review meeting of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) was held on Tuesday to address key issues impacting mega infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The deliberations focused on resolving critical inter-ministerial and inter-governmental bottlenecks through coordinated efforts, with the aim of accelerating project implementation across both states. […]

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More mock drills next week in TN to cover major reservoirs Govt

    Chennai, May 11:  The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday said civil defence mock drills to check the preparedness in vital installations will continue next week in the state, and would be held at major reservoirs. On the advice of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), such exercises had already been conducted in vital installations like […]

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SC Asks Petitioners to Move High Courts on Hindu Temple Control Cases

New Delhi, Apr 2 ,2025 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday instructed petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of various Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry to seek relief from the respective High Courts. The petitions, some dating back to 2012, questioned the extent of government oversight […]

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MK Stalin Rejects Yogi Adityanath’s Push for Hindi in Tamil Nadu’s Education Policy

Tamil Nadu : Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly responded to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on the ongoing three-language debate, accusing him of engaging in “political black comedy.” Stalin stated that Tamil Nadu’s demand for a fair and equitable language policy, as well as a just approach to delimitation, is gaining traction […]

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