Tamil Nadu: News

25 Sep 2024

N Chandrababu Naidu

Tirumala trust files complaint against firm for supplying adulterated ghee

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which oversees the Lord Venkateshwara temple at Tirumala, has filed a police complaint against AR Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd.

25 Sep 2024

Foxconn

Foxconn eyes $1B investment for display assembly unit in TN

Taiwanese contract manufacturer, Foxconn, is planning a $1 billion investment to establish a smartphone display module assembly unit in Tamil Nadu.

24 Sep 2024

Chennai

Tamil filmmaker Mohan arrested for alleging impotency drug in 'prasad'

Tamil filmmaker Mohan G was arrested by the Trichy District Cybercrime Police on Tuesday (September 24) for allegedly making controversial remarks about Panchamirtham, a sacred offering served at the Pazhani temple in Tamil Nadu.

24 Sep 2024

Tirupati

Tirupati laddu row: Devotee claims finding 'gutkha, tobacco' in prasadam

The controversy surrounding the Tirupati laddus has taken a new turn with a devotee alleging that she found gutkha and traces of tobacco in the prasadam.

24 Sep 2024

Bigg Boss

It's 'Bigg Boss 18' v/s 'BB Tamil 8' this October

In a thrilling development for Indian television, the popular reality shows Bigg Boss 18 and Bigg Boss Tamil 8 are set to premiere on the same day, October 6.

22 Sep 2024

Celebrity

'GOAT' actor Parvati accused of assaulting domestic help; case filed

The Tamil Nadu police have reportedly registered a case against actor Parvati Nair, Ayalaan producer Rajesh, and five others based on a complaint by her domestic worker, Subhash Chandrabose.

16 Sep 2024

Samsung

100 Samsung workers, leaders arrested amid labor disputes in India

In a significant development, 100 striking employees and union leaders from Samsung have been arrested in India.

16 Sep 2024

Box Office

Box office: Vijay's 'GOAT' crosses ₹200cr mark

Vijay-starrer GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) has crossed the ₹200 crore mark at the box office.

13 Sep 2024

Chennai

Ford re-enters India with focus on exports

Ford, the renowned American automaker, has announced plans to resume operations at its facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

13 Sep 2024

Corning

Corning to produce Gorilla Glass in India by mid-2025

Corning, the US-based manufacturer of Gorilla Glass, has announced plans to commence production at its new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu by mid-2025.

12 Sep 2024

Box Office

Vijay's 'GOAT' collects ₹170cr in India in 7 days

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, GOAT (Greatest of All Time), has been making waves at the box office. The action-packed movie, directed by Venkat Prabhu, has reportedly earned a whopping ₹170 crore within a week of its release in India.

11 Sep 2024

Ford

Is Ford returning to India? Talks with TN government underway

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has initiated discussions with Ford about the possibility of resuming vehicle production for exports.

08 Sep 2024

Chennai

Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, officially recognized by poll body

Tamil superstar Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has received official recognition from the Election Commission (EC).

05 Sep 2024

Vijay

Unbelievable! Goat arrives to 'watch' Vijay's 'GOAT'

The release of Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, GOAT (Greatest of All Time), has sparked widespread enthusiasm among fans.

05 Sep 2024

Box Office

Vijay's 'GOAT' predicted to earn ₹100cr on opening day

The highly anticipated Tamil film GOAT, starring Thalapathy Vijay, hit the screens on Thursday.

Indian government plans 50 new airports to transform smaller cities

The Indian government is considering a five-year plan to establish 50 airports in smaller cities across the country.

Robust policy, talent pool make Tamil Nadu an AI hub

Tamil Nadu is fast becoming a major hub for artificial intelligence (AI) in India.

02 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh

'GOAT' sets box office on fire with ₹4cr advance bookings!

The Greatest of All Time, Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated Tamil film, has recorded impressive advance bookings for its first day of release.

31 Aug 2024

Google

Google, Tamil Nadu government collaborate to boost state's AI ecosystem

The Tamil Nadu government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with tech giant Google, to establish the 'Tamil Nadu AI Labs' in Chennai.

30 Aug 2024

Chennai

Nokia to invest ₹450cr in Chennai for largest R&D facility

Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications giant, is set to establish its largest global research and development (R&D) facility in Chennai.

28 Aug 2024

Box Office

'Lal Salaam' OTT release: Flop Rajinikanth-starrer arriving in September

Lal Salaam, directed by Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, is set to make its debut on the OTT platform.

28 Aug 2024

Dhanush

Yathra makes film debut in father Dhanush's directorial venture 'NEEK'

Following in his father's footsteps, Dhanush's son, Yathra, is making his film debut with the upcoming Tamil movie Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK).

22 Aug 2024

Dabur

Dabur expands southward with ₹400cr investment in Tamil Nadu

Dabur India, a prominent player in the Indian FMCG sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government.

22 Aug 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Vijay unveils new party flag, vows to end caste divisions 

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, who is entering politics with his party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), unveiled the party's official flag on Thursday.

22 Aug 2024

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro will be assembled in India, leak reveals

A leaked image of a purported iPhone 16 Pro retail box has surfaced online, supporting previous reports of the device's assembly in India.

21 Aug 2024

Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai to set up hydrogen innovation center at IIT Madras

Hyundai Motor India is establishing a hydrogen innovation center at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

21 Aug 2024

Box Office

Vijay's 'GOAT' secures U/A certificate from the censor board

Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated film, GOAT, is all set to hit the screens on September 5.

21 Aug 2024

Fashion

Revamping the traditional veshti

The veshti, a traditional Tamil garment symbolizing cultural pride for centuries, is primarily worn by men. It wraps around the waist and extends to the ankles.

20 Aug 2024

EPFO

EPFO's membership base grows 8% YoY to 1.93M in June

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a significant growth in its membership base, with an addition of 1.93 million members in June 2024.

20 Aug 2024

Apple

Apple's made-in-India iPhone Pro, Pro Max are coming this year

Apple is set to produce its premium iPhone Pro and Pro Max models in India for the first time this year, according to Bloomberg.

16 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Man removes pants, tries to molest Coimbatore house surgeon; arrested

A man has been arrested for allegly attempting to molest a woman house surgeon at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH).

13 Aug 2024

AR Rahman

Dhanush's 'Raayan' enters ₹150 crore club, breaks records

The action-packed drama Raayan, directed by and featuring Dhanush, has smashed box office records by earning over ₹150 crore since its release in July.

13 Aug 2024

India

Watch: TN teacher assaults students for losing football match, suspended

A physical education teacher in Tamil Nadu, identified as Annamalai, has been suspended after a video of him physically assaulting his students went viral.

10 Aug 2024

Vijay

Thalapathy Vijay's 'GOAT' set for record-breaking release in Tamil Nadu

Thalapathy Vijay's hotly-anticipated action film, The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT), is all set to hit the screens on September 5.

08 Aug 2024

India

Ex-adult star Mia's picture put on temple hoarding alongside goddess 

The Magaral Police in Tamil Nadu has removed a temple hoarding featuring the image of former adult film star Mia Khalifa in Kancheepuram following criticisms.

07 Aug 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to declare Wayanad landslides 'national disaster'

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has urged the central government to declare the recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, a national disaster.

31 Jul 2024

Kerala

Kerala landslide: A look at India's recent extreme weather events

India has been facing a series of severe weather conditions in recent years, including torrential rain, floods, droughts, and cyclones.

30 Jul 2024

Aadhaar Card

Cops unsure how long US woman was chained in forest

The American woman discovered tied to a tree with an iron chain in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district is too weak to record her statement, police said.

'Mamata lying': Adhir Chowdhury questions her NITI Aayog meeting allegations 

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of dishonesty after the latter claimed that her mic was muted at the 9th Governing Council Meeting of the NITI Aayog.

25 Jul 2024

AR Rahman

Dhanush's 'Raayan' will get extra shows in Tamil Nadu!

Dhanush's milestone 50th film, Raayan, is set to premiere on Friday.