Thoothukudi: A fire broke out at a private factory located on Ettayapuram Road in Thoothukudi on Monday. Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the spot and are currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the fire. Further details are awaited.
Chennai: Following the second round of seat-sharing talks ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress Party agreed that Congress will contest 28 Assembly constituencies and will be allocated one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. In a statement, party leaders said that the.
New Delhi: During preliminary interrogation related to a terror module handled by a Lashkar handler based in Bangladesh, accused Umar Faruk revealed that he came in contact with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler Shabir Ahmad Lone in March 2025. Lone reportedly sought to use illegally staying Bangladeshi nationals to execute terror strikes on Indian establishments. Shabir Ahmad.
Rameswaram: Three people died in a road accident near Kunjarwalasai, close to Uchipuli, in Ramanathapuram district, at around 7 pm on Sunday. The victims, comprising two women and a man, were travelling in a car and a scooty when the accident occurred. Reports indicate that the accident occurred following a collision with a van. Further.
New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday. Visits to Historic Temple and Palace in Sivaganga During the visit, the Vice-President will also visit the Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya.
Vellore: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance stands firmly with the people. Soundararajan criticised the DMK and its allies for confusion and pointed to a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the.
Nagercoil: At least 40 lakh women devotees are expected to take part in the world-renowned Attukal Pongala ceremony at the Attukal Bhagavathy Amman Temple on March 3, festival committee representatives said on Thursday. The festival committee representatives said that preparations are gathering pace for one of the largest gatherings of women in the world. Speaking.
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has deferred the implementation of the revised fitness certificate fee for motor vehicles for three months, offering temporary relief to transport operators in the state. In a Government Order (G.O.) issued on February 17, 2026, the state government said that the pre-revision fee structure that was in force prior to.
Chennai: The Union Budget 2026 on Sunday outlined a wide-ranging development roadmap for Tamil Nadu, with major announcements spanning high-speed rail connectivity, inland waterways, textiles, critical minerals, eco-tourism and heritage conservation. Together, the proposals signalled a renewed focus on infrastructure expansion, industrial growth and cultural tourism in one of India’s most industrialised states. High-Speed Rail.
