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Foxconn arm acquires stake in India unit for $37.2 mn

Foxconn arm acquires stake in India unit for $37.2 mn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Electronics manufacturing leader Foxconn has injected USD 37.2 million into its Indian subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, increasing its stake to nearly 100 per cent. This investment reinforces Foxconn's commitment to iPhone manufacturing in India.

Foxconn infuses Rs 351 crore into India arm

Foxconn infuses Rs 351 crore into India arm

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Electronics manufacturing leader Foxconn has injected USD 37.2 million into its Indian subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, increasing its stake to nearly 100 per cent. This investment reinforces Foxconn's commitment to iPhone manufacturing in India.

Crorepati MLAs Surge 32 Times In 20 Years

Crorepati MLAs Surge 32 Times In 20 Years

Rediff.com18 May 2026

BJP witnessed steady growth in crorepati MLAs between 2016 and 2026.

Vijay distributes portfolios, keeps home; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Vijay distributes portfolios, keeps home; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will handle key portfolios including police, general administration and welfare of women, youth and children. Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan has been designated as the Finance Minister.

Why Sanju Samson's Hindi/Punjabi/Tamil Is Fluent...

Why Sanju Samson's Hindi/Punjabi/Tamil Is Fluent...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson surprised fans with his fluent Hindi and revealed how growing up in Delhi and near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border helped him learn multiple languages and connect with Indian teammates.

Cong snaps ties with DMK, offers 'conditional' support to Vijay's TVK

Cong snaps ties with DMK, offers 'conditional' support to Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislature Party have decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government, AICC Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said in a statement citing TVK chief Vijay's request seeking support.

TVK chief Vijay meets guv, stakes claim to form TN govt

TVK chief Vijay meets guv, stakes claim to form TN govt

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member strong Tamil Nadu assembly in the recently held elections. 118 is the majority mark to form the government.

Why Vijay postponed meeting with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Why Vijay postponed meeting with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Congress MP Christopher Tilak clarified that the postponement of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's meeting with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi was due to the leaders' busy schedules and ongoing organisational matters.

TN Guv stops Rahul Gandhi mention during minister's oath taking

TN Guv stops Rahul Gandhi mention during minister's oath taking

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar intervened during the swearing-in ceremony of a new minister, S Rajesh Kumar, after he deviated from the written oath by hailing party leaders. The incident occurred during the expansion of the TVK Cabinet.

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026. From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not worked, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vijay allies flay third slot for TN anthem after Vande, Jana Gana

Vijay allies flay third slot for TN anthem after Vande, Jana Gana

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The precedence given to 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana' over the 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' has triggered a controversy in Tamil Nadu, with political parties condemning the decision to relegate the Tamil invocation to third place at the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Joseph C Vijay.

Tanishi Gupta Breaks National Record Twice At National Aquatics Championships

Tanishi Gupta Breaks National Record Twice At National Aquatics Championships

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Karnataka swimmer Tanishi Gupta broke the 100m butterfly national record twice in a single day at the National Aquatics Championships. Other swimmers, including Thanya Shadakshari and the Tamil Nadu mixed medley relay team, also set new national records and Best Indian Times.

DMK to boycott INDIA meet, to sit separately in Lok Sabha

DMK to boycott INDIA meet, to sit separately in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is reportedly set to skip the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi, signalling a growing rift with the Congress party. This development follows a political realignment in Tamil Nadu where Congress allied with the TVK, leading to the end of its long-standing cooperation with the DMK and a request for separate seating in the Lok Sabha.

Kamali Moorthy Secures Double Win At Indian Open Of Surfing

Kamali Moorthy Secures Double Win At Indian Open Of Surfing

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Tamil Nadu's Kamali Moorthy won both the Women's Open and Surfing Juniors U-18 Girls titles at the seventh NMPA Indian Open of Surfing. Kishore Kumar also won the Men's Open category.

Annamalai's political movement sees 10 lakh registrations in 10 hrs

Annamalai's political movement sees 10 lakh registrations in 10 hrs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai's newly launched political movement titled 'Idhu Namma lyakkam' (This Is Our Movement) attracted over 10 lakh members registered within 10 hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.

'Opportunistic tilt': DMK attacks Cong after shock tie-up with Vijay

'Opportunistic tilt': DMK attacks Cong after shock tie-up with Vijay

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The DMK has strongly criticised the Congress party for exiting their alliance in Tamil Nadu, accusing them of betrayal and opportunistic behaviour. The DMK claims the Congress has undermined the stability of the state government and risked the progress made in the last five years.

CM Vijay Honours Praggnanandhaa, Gets Checkmated In Friendly Chess Match

CM Vijay Honours Praggnanandhaa, Gets Checkmated In Friendly Chess Match

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with a Rs 50 lakh incentive after his historic Norway Chess title win. The Chief Minister also played a friendly game of chess with the 20-year-old Grandmaster, where he was checkmated by the young prodigy.

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Our objective is to reach a localisation rate of 50% in the span of five years.'

Governor halts Vijay's dramatic off-script oath

Governor halts Vijay's dramatic off-script oath

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay attempted to deliver an unscripted oath-taking speech, but was stopped by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who insisted on the official oath.

DMK seeks CBI case against Vijay's minister after SC snub

DMK seeks CBI case against Vijay's minister after SC snub

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The DMK has approached the Supervisory Committee and the CBI, seeking action against Minister Aadhav Arjuna for allegedly influencing witnesses in the ongoing Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Karur stampede. This comes after the Supreme Court declined to regulate Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's visit to Karur to meet victims' families, a visit the DMK opposes due to the ongoing investigation.

The Only Pollster Who Predicted Vijay's Victory

The Only Pollster Who Predicted Vijay's Victory

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'Tamil Nadu has 42% of its population in the 18 to 39 age group. The bulk of the population in this age group voted for Vijay and women voters too voted for him in big numbers.'

SC orders eviction plan for 118 govt servants encroaching on TN's Agasthyamalai

SC orders eviction plan for 118 govt servants encroaching on TN's Agasthyamalai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the preparation and implementation of a time-bound eviction plan to address encroachments within the protected areas of the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape in Tamil Nadu, also ordering action against government servants involved.

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at 84, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil cinema with masterpieces like 16 Vayathinile, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary and Karuththamma, among others.

Can BJP Win These 3 Seats In Tamil Nadu?

Can BJP Win These 3 Seats In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

In a state that usually plumbs for a Dravidian major, three candidates have a chance of delivering for the BJP, observes A Ganesh Nadar.

Train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu, services disrupted

Train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu, services disrupted

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A moving goods train carrying diesel caught fire on Sunday at Tiruvallur in northern Tamil Nadu severely affecting train services on the arterial Chennai-Arakkonam rail route, which also links Chennai with Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, officials said.

Sea surge warning for Kerala, Tamil Nadu coasts

Sea surge warning for Kerala, Tamil Nadu coasts

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The coastal areas of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are expected to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon" on January 15 night, causing rough waves and a possible sea surge. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued an alert, advising coastal residents to move to safer locations and avoid venturing into the sea.

Modi cried over Tamil Nadu LS result, claims DMK mouthpiece

Modi cried over Tamil Nadu LS result, claims DMK mouthpiece

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The daily said the DMK president, in his address at the 'Mupperum Vizha' on June 15 in Coimbatore, "stood tall by dedicating the victory to the DMK cadres, workers of parties of the INDIA bloc and all the leaders" of the alliance parties.

TN hurdler Harshitha takes solo re-run after official goof-up at Nationals

TN hurdler Harshitha takes solo re-run after official goof-up at Nationals

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

In a bizarre incident, Tamil Nadu's R Harshitha was made to re-run the women's 400m hurdles alone on Saturday due to a goof-up by race officials, and she eventually failed to qualify for the finals at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

9 TVK ministers to be sworn in along with Vijay

9 TVK ministers to be sworn in along with Vijay

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Actor Vijay is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured a majority in the Assembly with coalition support. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

Astrologer who predicted Vijay's win appointed OSD to CM

Astrologer who predicted Vijay's win appointed OSD to CM

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has appointed Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, an astrologer and spokesperson for the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as his Personal Secretary. The appointment has sparked controversy, with questions raised about the need for an astrologer in such a role.

TVK worker files SC plea against governor; party disowns

TVK worker files SC plea against governor; party disowns

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A member of actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaka Vettri Kazhagam on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite his single largest political party to form the government in the state.

High drama outside TN Lok Bhavan, Vijay's house amid uncertainty

High drama outside TN Lok Bhavan, Vijay's house amid uncertainty

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Supporters of TVK chief Vijay gathered in large numbers outside his residence, demanding he be invited to take the oath as Chief Minister amid ongoing political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu. The gathering highlights the pressure on the TVK leadership to clarify its roadmap for the upcoming elections and its position on the ongoing government formation deadlock.

MAPPED: Five state results, constituency-wise

MAPPED: Five state results, constituency-wise

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Here are the constituency-wise mapped leads/results for the West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu assembly elections!

Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor outlets; DMK mocks, PMK welcomes move

Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor outlets; DMK mocks, PMK welcomes move

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across the state, responding to public demand, particularly from women and political parties.

'Thalapathy' Vijay to become 'Muthalamaichar' Vijay?

'Thalapathy' Vijay to become 'Muthalamaichar' Vijay?

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Supporters of actor Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), celebrate as the party appears to be nearing a majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

TN: Differently-abled man arrrested for selling gutkha dies in custody

TN: Differently-abled man arrrested for selling gutkha dies in custody

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 34-year-old 'differently-abled' man, SabariVarman, arrested for selling tobacco products, died in judicial custody in Tamil Nadu's Kanniyakumari district, prompting his family to allege police brutality and stage protests demanding an investigation.

Jolt to Vijay as AIADMK refuses to back TVK in govt formation

Jolt to Vijay as AIADMK refuses to back TVK in govt formation

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The AIADMK has stated it will not support the TVK in forming a government in Tamil Nadu, dismissing reports of a potential post-poll alliance.

Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK, to back Vijay's TVK

Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK, to back Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

The MDMK general council, led by Vaiko, has announced its decision to withdraw from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. The party accused the DMK of attempting to prop up an AIADMK government, which they claim goes against the people's mandate and the alliance's secular ideology.

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu is leaving no stone unturned in marketing its upcoming global investors meeting on January 7 and 8. While business veterans are promoting the positives of the state's industrial climate through the 'Titans of Tamil Nadu" campaign, the state is narrating the human stories behind its robust industrial growth via the 'One Trillion Dreams' campaign. Among the industry bigwigs, who are showcasing Tamil Nadu to the world through this mega marketing initiative include Venu Srinivasan of TVS Motor Company, K M Mammen of MRF Ltd, Pratap Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P R Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE; and Vellayan Subbiah of Murugappa Group.

Vijay meets Stalin ahead of crucial floor test in TN

Vijay meets Stalin ahead of crucial floor test in TN

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met with his predecessor, DMK President MK Stalin, at his residence in Alwarpet, Chennai, ahead of a crucial floor test for the government. The meeting, described as a courtesy call, occurred after Vijay's criticism of the previous DMK regime's debt burden.