News for 'Tamil Nadu Board'

SC dismisses review plea on jallikattu ban

SC dismisses review plea on jallikattu ban

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The review petition filed by Tamil Nadu government is still pending in the court.

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

SC to hear on Mar 20 Telangana govt plea on pending bills with governor

SC to hear on Mar 20 Telangana govt plea on pending bills with governor

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

It said Article 200 of the Constitution empowers the governor to either give assent to a bill passed by the state legislature, or to withhold the assent, or reserve the bill for consideration of the President.

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday retained its direction to Karnataka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu till further orders.

Check out BCCI's new constitution

Check out BCCI's new constitution

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

BCCI registered its new constitution with the Registrar of Societies of Tamil Nadu in Chennai, paving the way for the Committee of Administrators (COA) to chalk out a roadmap for conducting elections.

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'...Now, we are dominating because we have the right facilities. We have the IPL, the richest board is India and India is the powerhouse'.

'Electoral Bonds Not To Affect Lok Sabha Polls'

'Electoral Bonds Not To Affect Lok Sabha Polls'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

'Election funding needs a little more transparency.'

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai

'No shift in IPL match from Chennai'

'No shift in IPL match from Chennai'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders would be held as per the schedule on April 10

Tatas to be India's first homegrown iPhone maker

Tatas to be India's first homegrown iPhone maker

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Tata Group is set to become India's first homegrown iPhone maker after Taiwan's Wistron Group agreed to sell a plant in Bengaluru to India's largest conglomerate. Wistron's board approved the sale of Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing (India) Private Ltd to Tata Electronics for $125 million, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer said in a statement on Friday. The unit operates an iPhone assembly plant near Bengaluru.

Private, state ports' growth outpaces central counterparts till Q3 FY24

Private, state ports' growth outpaces central counterparts till Q3 FY24

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

India's private and state government-owned ports (non-major ports) continued to grow faster than those owned by the Centre (major ports) through the first three quarters of 2023-24 (FY24), cargo handling data shows. At 604 million metric tonnes (mmt), cargo at major ports grew by 5 per cent between April and December, while non-major ports' cargo traffic growth was 11 per cent at 531 mmt. During December 2023, central government-owned ports in India handled cargo volumes of 69.9 mmt, a tepid year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth of 0.7 per cent.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

CDS General Rawat dies in helicopter crash

CDS General Rawat dies in helicopter crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident,' the IAF tweeted.

Vedanta plans Rs 10K-cr copper smelter unit in coastal region

Vedanta plans Rs 10K-cr copper smelter unit in coastal region

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

This comes at a time when the group's copper plant in Tamil Nadu remains shut for nearly three years, causing a Rs 5 crore loss every day.

Lok Sabha pays respects to Gen Rawat, others; Oppn calls off protest

Lok Sabha pays respects to Gen Rawat, others; Oppn calls off protest

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha observed a two-minute silence on the demise of the 13 people.

Release 6,000 cusecs Cauvery water to TN till Friday: SC to Karnataka

Release 6,000 cusecs Cauvery water to TN till Friday: SC to Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In its plea, Karnataka had said its reservoirs are dry and it can only release water to Tamil Nadu by the end of the year.

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Tamil Nadu will never allow the Centre's three-language policy'

Why Vijay agreed to the Sarkar cuts

Why Vijay agreed to the Sarkar cuts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

'Since the entire Sarkar team takes Vijay's wish as the final word, they were adamant not to succumb to government pressure.'

'We plan to stop Sterlite'

'We plan to stop Sterlite'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'If the BJP comes back to power, Sterlite will open in one week.' 'If the Congress comes to power, it will open in one month.'

'Those who speak of banning The Kerala Story are wrong'

'Those who speak of banning The Kerala Story are wrong'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Shabana Azmi said no one but the Central Board of Film Certification has the right to decide whether or not a film should release.

Shortages hit Chennai still under water, volunteers step up

Shortages hit Chennai still under water, volunteers step up

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Several groceries in the metro ran out of milk, curd, bread, and milk powder and some of them displayed "no milk, curd" boards.

Another TN village celebrates for a US appointment

Another TN village celebrates for a US appointment

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The quaint little village of Perumapalayam near Erode is excited about Indian American, Dr Celine Gounder making it to the United States President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board since she has her roots in it and for her continuing support to its residents.

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said the parties shall file brief written submissions not exceeding five pages.

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Lieutenant Commander Prerana Pravin Deosthalee will lead an all-male crew. She is currently the first lieutenant of INS Chennai, the missile destroyer that rescued a foreign merchant ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia last week.

No Political Country For Young People

No Political Country For Young People

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

While 67 per cent of India's population is 39 years old or younger, states are governed by chief ministers who are 70 or older.

TN files caveat in SC to defend its ordinance on Jallikattu

TN files caveat in SC to defend its ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Tamil Nadu government's standing counsel Yogesh Kanna confirmed the development and said the state has urged the apex court that it should be heard if anyone challenges the newly promulgated ordinance.

BJP vows to revive TN upper house abolished by ally AIADMK founder

BJP vows to revive TN upper house abolished by ally AIADMK founder

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The BJP promised revival of the legislative council in Tamil Nadu, which was abolished decades ago by its ally, the ruling AIADMK, if their combine was voted to power in the coming assembly elections.

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Chennai on November 2 and is likely to hold a meeting with her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin to discuss their strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'What players do after bookies approach them is biggest problem'

'What players do after bookies approach them is biggest problem'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said the Board will have to strengthen its Anti-Corruption Unit to deal with these kind of issues.

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

Row after ex-priest trespasses into Ponnambalamedu near Sabarimala for rituals

Row after ex-priest trespasses into Ponnambalamedu near Sabarimala for rituals

Rediff.com16 May 2023

In a purported video which surfaced on social media, the accused man, reportedly a Tamil Nadu native, could be seen sitting on a platform atop the Ponnambalamedu Hills, located about four km from the Sabarimala temple, and chanting mantras and doing some rituals.

Jaya opposes Sanskrit week celebrations in schools

Jaya opposes Sanskrit week celebrations in schools

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Taking strong exception to Central Board of Secondary Education's Sanskrit Week celebrations in schools under its ambit next month, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday said it would be appropriate to have organised a 'Classical Language Week' in each state based on its linguistic heritage.

Panel probing Jayalalithaa's death submits report to TN govt

Panel probing Jayalalithaa's death submits report to TN govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Justice Arumughaswamy said the 500 page report in English was prepared after hearing about 150 witnesses. The Tamil version ran up to 608 pages.

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Indian entrepreneurship success story will soon see one more company debuting on the public markets. Ola Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) company, has become the first such firm that has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its initial public offering (IPO). This is a fresh issue of equity shares of up to Rs 5,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of more than 95 million equity shares at a face value of Rs 10.

Cauvery water row: SC upholds appeals against 2007 tribunal award

Cauvery water row: SC upholds appeals against 2007 tribunal award

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

On October 18, the apex court had directed Karnataka to keep supplying Tamil Nadu with 2,000 cusecs of water till further orders.

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to the Morcha, the demands which Delhi Chalo has been called include: MSP should be guaranteed as per C2+50 percent formula and, as promised, a law should be made to guarantee it; all the farmers should be made debt free, and all agricultural loan must be waived.

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Jallikattu

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Jallikattu

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The petitioner demanded that Jallikattu must be conducted under the supervision of the district collector.

CBI team visits train crash site, railways revises toll

CBI team visits train crash site, railways revises toll

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A 10-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Monday visited the Balasore train accident site and began its probe into the triple train crash, a Railway official said.

Rajini's politics casts a shadow over his latest film

Rajini's politics casts a shadow over his latest film

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Rajinikanth's comments on the Cauvery issue have often made him the target of pro-Kannada outfits who threatened to disrupt his film's release in Karnataka. However, this time there has so far been a lack of fanfare even in Tamil Nadu. R Rajagopalan explains why.