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Assume leadership, put nation first, FM Sitharaman tells Gen Z, Gen Alpha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged young graduates to prioritize national interests in leadership roles. She highlighted India's economic resilience amid global uncertainties and strong growth. Tamil Nadu offers growing opportunities for young professionals in technology and manufacturing. The Union Budget includes provisions to increase women's workforce participation. Graduates were advised…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Uno Minda plans Rs 1,415 crore investment to expand auto component manufacturing

Uno Minda will invest Rs 1,415 crore for strategic expansion and capacity boosting. New aluminium casting and alloy wheel plants are planned in Tamil Nadu and Haryana. A moulding facility expansion in Bangalore will also occur to meet increased demand. A joint venture will establish a new plant for automotive…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Malaysian PM Anwar joked with PM Modi that politicians don't honour their promises, admitting he took 40 years to fulfill a commitment

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in an interview during his visit to India, told PM Modi that politicians usually do not keep their promises before revealing he took 40 years to fulfil a wedding day promise to take his wife to see the Taj Mahal.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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CM Vijay's UK visit brings Rs 12,300 crore investment commitments; 9,400 jobs to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay secured significant investments during his UK visit. Multiple MoUs totaling approximately Rs 12,300 crore were signed in London. These agreements are expected to generate over 9,400 high-value jobs across the state. Samvardhana Motherson International committed Rs 11,000 crore for advanced manufacturing facilities.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Opposition CMs from Keralam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu invited to BRICS gala dinner: Government sources

Prime Minister Modi hosted a splendid BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, which saw the participation of chief ministers from opposition-led states. The summit concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, emphasizing the need for reforms in global governance and the inclusion of developing countries. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

TVK’s Rs 79,219 crore spending push raises fresh concerns over Tamil Nadu finances

The Tamil Nadu government announced a massive Rs 79,219 crore budget for development projects. This spending faces criticism amid concerns about the state's growing debt burden. A panel will seek additional funds to manage fiscal pressures and debt. The budget includes significant infrastructure and welfare initiatives for the state. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Hard Water Is Damaging Hair Across India: The Filters and Rinses That Actually Work

Why Hard Water Hits Indian Hair Harder Than You ThinkHard water carries dissolved calcium and magnesium salts. When that water evaporates off your hair, the minerals stay behind, forming a film over the cuticle. That film does two things: it blocks whatever conditioner or oil you apply from actually reaching…

Times Life · Sep 13

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Ajith Kumar racing time today: When and where to watch Michelin Le Mans Cup live as Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans to flags off Silverstone race

Ajith Kumar is set to compete in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone today, September 12, 2026. Here is the race start time in India, live streaming details, Ajith's team and co-driver, and the special role Tamil Nadu CM Vijay will play as he waves the ceremonial green…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Why Every Ayyappa Devotee Becomes Swami: The Equality Sabarimala Pilgrimage Demands

The name you didn't chooseThe first time a stranger calls you Swami, something small shifts. You are standing at a tea stall near Erumeli, still adjusting to the weight of the mala around your neck, and the man pouring the tea, older, rougher hands, a different world on any other…

Times Life · Sep 12

EC recognises TVK as registered political party, CM C Joseph Vijay thanks people

In a significant political development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay proclaimed the official recognition of his TVK party, which has been granted the 'whistle' election symbol by the Election Commission. With an impressive thirty-five percent of the vote share in the recent Assembly elections, TVK has emerged as…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Rahul Gandhi to be INDIA bloc's PM candidate in 2029 Lok Sabha polls: Tamil Nadu Minister Viswanathan

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan affirmed Rahul Gandhi as the Congress party's prime ministerial candidate for 2029. He stated there was no hesitation in declaring the Congress party's clear and firm position. Viswanathan dismissed speculation about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay as a prime ministerial contender. He expressed…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette to invest Rs 779 crore in new manafacturing facility in TN over next 5 years: CEO Narayan Subramaniam

Electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette will establish a new manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The company plans to invest Rs 779 crore over the next five years for this expansion. This new BIGGA Factory will have an initial capacity of 250,000 vehicles annually. The facility will support the production of…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

M K Stalin responds to CM Vijay's jaw gesture, recalls MISA agony

M.K. Stalin addressed the controversy surrounding Chief Minister Vijay's jaw gesture in the Assembly. He detailed his severe physical abuse and imprisonment during the Emergency period. Stalin confirmed the truth of his MISA detention and the harsh prison conditions he endured. He dismissed corruption allegations as politically motivated lies spread…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

1,200 km more railway tracks coming: Govt clears 8 projects worth Rs 20,000 crore to connect 6,900 villages across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight railway projects costing over twenty thousand crore rupees. These projects will increase line capacity and enhance operational efficiency for Indian Railways. Multi-tracking proposals aim to streamline operations and alleviate existing network congestion. The approved projects will boost connectivity to tourist destinations and…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

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The Economic Times · Sep 9

EC filings show BJP received Rs 1,473 crore during last 5 state polls, over 7 times more than Congress

BJP received nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters during recent state elections. This figure is more than seven times the Rs 207 crore reported by the Congress. The BJP's closing balance rose by Rs 904.6 crore during the poll period. Conversely, the Congress's finances saw a decline of…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Cabinet clears Rs 10,021 crore rail multi-tracking projects across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, other states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway projects costing over Rs 10,021 crore. These projects will add five hundred forty kilometers to the Indian Railways network by 2030. The approved routes will ease congestion and improve train movement across four southern states. This expansion will enhance rail connectivity…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Vijay to chair TVK alliance meet amid Left boycott, Congress rift over leadership

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chairs a key alliance meeting today. Discussions will focus on formalizing the ruling coalition's structure and common minimum program. Key allies like Congress and VCK confirmed participation in the important meet. However, CPI(M) and CPI chose to skip the meeting, maintaining issue-based support.…

Times Life · Sep 9

How to Set Up an Eco-Friendly Clay Ganesh Idol at Home Without Skipping a Single Ritual

Start With the Right Clay Idol, and Know What You Are Actually BuyingNot every idol sold as "eco-friendly" qualifies. The standard to look for is natural clay, shaadu mati (the grey riverbed clay used by Pune's traditional sculptors) or red terracotta clay. Both dissolve cleanly in water. What does not…

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The Economic Times · Sep 8

October 6 by-poll sets stage for 3-months-old TVK govt's first electoral test

By-elections in Tamil Nadu will test Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's new government. The TVK government faces coalition friction and aggressive opposition in these crucial polls. Securing both seats is vital for the TVK to consolidate its legislative strength. The Election Commission has announced polling for Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies.

Times Life · Sep 8

Why Inter-Regional Marriages in India Break Over Food, Language, and Whose Mother Stays

The first fight is never about what it seems to be aboutYou married across a regional line, Bengal to Karnataka, Punjab to Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra to Odisha, and for the first year, the differences felt like texture. His fish curry tasted nothing like yours, and that was fine, even interesting.…

Times Life · Sep 8

What Manikkavachakar's Tiruvachakam Tells You When You Weep and Cannot Name the Grief

The cry that has no objectYou know this feeling. Not grief over something. Not sadness with a cause you can point to. Just tears that arrive in the middle of an ordinary afternoon, while you are washing rice, or standing on a railway platform, or hearing a particular note in…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

CM Vijay loses cool, says personal attacks against women 'unacceptable' amid Trisha remark controversy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay hit out at "double-meaning" and abusive language against women during his reply to the demand for grants for the police department in the state Assembly. He also cited an Enforcement Directorate letter to renew allegations over party funds collected during the DMK regime,…

Times Life · Sep 7

Why the Alvars Wrote of God as a Lover: What Tamil Bhakti Knew About Longing and Devotion

The Ache Was the ArgumentNammalvar, the greatest of the twelve Alvars, described himself as a woman waiting by a window that God had not come back to. He wasn't being metaphorical in the decorative sense. He meant it as theology. The Tiruvaimoli, his masterwork, six thousand verses of Tamil devotion,…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Rahul Gandhi will lead INDIA bloc in 2029 polls, says K C Venugopal amid 'Vijay for PM' chant by TVK

Rahul Gandhi will lead the INDIA alliance in the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal confirmed Gandhi as the bloc's prime ministerial face. He dismissed reports suggesting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for the top post. Venugopal highlighted Gandhi's widespread appeal and focus…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Ruling alliance to adopt coalition name on September 9: Tamil Nadu Minister Arunraj

In Tamil Nadu, the ruling coalition plans to announce a unified name shortly, with Minister K G Arunraj promising an extensive update on law and order issues. The state government is also exploring options for a second airport location.

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