Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, & more: Where are Covid cases rising in India?

Following a rise in Covid-19 cases in Asia, Indian states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat have also reported a steady surge in infections. Local authorities have begun stepping up surveillance and implementing precautionary measures to stop the spread. Here's what the situation looks like

8 victims, 9 perpetrators: What is Tamil Nadu’s Pollachi sexual assault case?

Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore Mahila Court convicted all nine accused in the Pollachi sexual assault case, sentencing them to life imprisonment. The investigation uncovered a disturbing pattern of exploitation, involving at least eight women, including college students

‘High risk food’: Why Tamil Nadu has banned egg mayo

Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution or sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for a year, beginning April. According to the state's food safety commissioner, food business operators use raw egg to make mayonnaise, which, if not stored properly, is a serious health hazard

Stalin calls for ‘fair delimitation’ as he leads 'historic' opposition meet in Chennai

Chief Ministers and leaders from multiple states convened in Chennai for the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The gathering aims to push for "fair delimitation," arguing that states that successfully controlled population growth should not be penalised.

FirstUp: Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s prime minister and other big news today

Mark Carney is set to take the oath as Canada’s 24th prime minister today, ending Justin Trudeau’s tenure of over nine years. He assumes office at a challenging time as Canada faces a trade conflict with the Donald Trump administration in the United States. Meanwhile, a rare total lunar eclipse, commonly known as Chandra Grahan or the Blood Moon, will turn the moon a deep red hue today

Tamil Nadu's Stalin govt drops rupee symbol in budget amid Tamil-Hindi row, BJP slams decision

The logo carried 'ru', the first letter of the Tamil word 'Rubaai' which denotes the Indian currency in the vernacular language. It also had the caption "everything for all," indicating what the ruling DMK claims is its inclusive model of governance

Why is Tamil Nadu at row with Centre over NEP’s three-language formula?

amil Nadu’s DMK government and the Centre are at odds over the three-language formula in the National Education Policy 2020. While Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused the Stalin government of a ‘U-turn’ on the PM Shri scheme, the state has alleged the Central government of withholding funds due to its opposition to NEP

Foxconn subsidiary Ennoconn joins Make In India drive, registers in Tamil Nadu as business entity

Ennoconn’s entry occurs at a time when Foxconn is reportedly aiming to diversify beyond iPhone assembly into sectors like information and communication technology (ICT) products and AI servers

Stalin’s war against Hindi just an excuse: Real battle is Bharat’s civilisational identity

The DMK’s Dravidian politics is full of loopholes and contradictions, as it is based on a theory of an invasion that never actually took place

Did the Iron Age begin in Tamil Nadu, not Turkey?

The origins of the Iron Age have for long been traced to the Hittite Empire in Anatolia, where iron technology likely emerged around 1300 BCE. However, a new report in Tamil Nadu forces a relook. It says the southern state was among the first places in the world where smelted iron was used, years before present-day Turkey. Here’s why this matters