News for 'Tamil Nadu'

Karthik ton lifts Tamil Nadu

Karthik ton lifts Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Tamil Nadu were 269 for 9 at close on day 1 in the Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai.

M&M plans plant in Tamil Nadu

M&M plans plant in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Mahindra and Mahindra is looking to set up a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu for manufacturing proposed multi-utility vehicle Ingenio.

Tamil Nadu govt recommends release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

Tamil Nadu govt recommends release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The govt decided to recommend to the governor, the release of Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran, Robert Payas and Nalini, serving life imprisonment.

Udhayanidhi draws flak for calling Sanskrit 'dead language'

Udhayanidhi draws flak for calling Sanskrit 'dead language'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday called Sanskrit 'a dead language', drawing a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which said leaders must be more responsible while making remarks.

Ancient Tamil Nadu saree varieties set for a comeback

Ancient Tamil Nadu saree varieties set for a comeback

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Weavers skilled in making traditional sarees are very few and efforts are on to identify such craftsmen so that they could be roped in for making the sarees for Cooptex.

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'The BJP will be the ruling party.'

$ 300 mn WB loan for Tamil Nadu

$ 300 mn WB loan for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

It will provide funding for urban infrastructure such as water supply and sanitation, underground sewerage schemes, solid waste, street lighting, and urban roads.

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.

SC quashes 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu

SC quashes 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the 10.5 per cent reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community (MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions.

Trade union strike sees mixed response; normal life unaffected

Trade union strike sees mixed response; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

A nationwide strike called by central trade unions saw a mixed response across India, impacting various sectors and states differently, with some areas experiencing disruptions while others remained largely unaffected.

Check out the Tamil Nadu Election Sentiment Meter

Check out the Tamil Nadu Election Sentiment Meter

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Rediff Labs analysed the past performance of the parties to develop this Sentiment Meter for the 2016 Tamil Nadu election.

Tamil Nadu to host Rajasthan in Ranji Trophy final

Tamil Nadu to host Rajasthan in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

This will be Tamil Nadu's first appearance in a Ranji Trophy final, since 2003-04, when they lost to Mumbai on the basis of first-innings lead in Chennai.

Where to send relief material for Tamil Nadu

Where to send relief material for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said that all consignments of relief material for tsumani victims in the state should be sent to Joint Commissioner (Relief) A Chatteree.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal worst-hit by natural disasters

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal worst-hit by natural disasters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu together account for almost 30 per cent of all deaths and 75 per cent of houses destroyed in the country due to natural calamities.

Did Prabhakaran's wife visit Tamil Nadu?

Did Prabhakaran's wife visit Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Speculation was rife at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday about whether the wife of Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam supremo V Prabhakaran arrived here, along with a group of Sri Lankan refugees, in the face of escalating violence between the Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan forces. Police and media personnel rushed to the Mandapam refugee camp in Rameswaram after rumours claimed that Prabhakaran's wife Madhivadhani had reached the camp early on Wednesday morning.

Don't push us toward independent Tamil Nadu, give us autonomy: DMK's Raja

Don't push us toward independent Tamil Nadu, give us autonomy: DMK's Raja

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Raja said though the icon of the Dravidian movement, Thanthai Periyar stood for an independent Tamil Nadu, the DMK moved away from it.

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 581 Crore in Reliance Group Assets

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 581 Crore in Reliance Group Assets

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fresh assets worth over 581 crore belonging to Reliance Group companies, RHFL and RCFL, as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation.

Samsung plans unit in AP, Tamil Nadu

Samsung plans unit in AP, Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Samsung India is in talks with the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for setting up a manufacturing unit. The Rs 6,300-crore (Rs 63 bilion) company hopes to finalise its plans in the next three months.

Stalin's minister sparks row, says UP survives on TN's tax money

Stalin's minister sparks row, says UP survives on TN's tax money

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh's development is funded by Tamil Nadu's tax contributions to the central government, sparking a political debate over regional economic disparities.

'There must be fresh elections in Tamil Nadu'

'There must be fresh elections in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'The Centre is using Panneerselvam.' 'He is not known for standing up for his own rights, let alone for the state.' 'He spoke only after he saw huge protests against Sasikala; otherwise, he would have just complied and continued to walk down the aisle.'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

IPL 2026, GT vs RR preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi as Royals battle with Titans in Ahmedabad

IPL 2026, GT vs RR preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi as Royals battle with Titans in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A preview of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, focusing on key players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the challenges both teams face.

Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa sacks three ministers

Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa sacks three ministers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

In a shake-up in her cabinet, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday sacked three ministers and inducted an equal number, all of them first-time MLAs.

How Tamil Nadu plans to track child molesters

How Tamil Nadu plans to track child molesters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

With more than 300 sexual assault cases filed in Chennai under POCSO Act in the last three years, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to maintain a register of child sexual offenders. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

Bengal Guv Bose's sudden exit before polls triggers political row

Bengal Guv Bose's sudden exit before polls triggers political row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has resigned from his post, triggering a political storm in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The sudden resignation has led to speculation and accusations between the ruling TMC and the BJP.

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

At 47 protests a day, the state has become the most restive in the country and investors are becoming increasingly wary

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Since 2004, 12 states have added 160 million people to their rolls.

BJP can't win a single seat on its own in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

BJP can't win a single seat on its own in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stalin said one cannot and should not decide the mood of the entire country based on the results of one state elections.

Karur stampede: Vijay faces 2nd round of questioning by CBI

Karur stampede: Vijay faces 2nd round of questioning by CBI

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Actor Vijay was questioned by the CBI for the second time in connection with the Karur stampede case, which resulted in 41 deaths and numerous injuries.

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'They have been imposing Hindi on Tamil Nadu,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.

BCCI elections: Tamil Nadu, Haryana set to lose voting rights

BCCI elections: Tamil Nadu, Haryana set to lose voting rights

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Non-compliant state units like Tamil Nadu and Haryana risk losing their voting rights in the BCCI but their cricketing activities will not be affected after the elections, COA chief Vinod Rai said.

Oppn led by DMK moves notice in LS to remove HC judge over TN temple order

Oppn led by DMK moves notice in LS to remove HC judge over TN temple order

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Several opposition MPs have submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker to move a motion for the removal of Madras High Court Judge G R Swaminathan over his order regarding a temple lamp.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Mamata Banerjee Calls for 'Revenge' Votes Over Voter List Changes

Mamata Banerjee Calls for 'Revenge' Votes Over Voter List Changes

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged voters to 'take revenge' for the deletion of names from electoral rolls, alleging the BJP is behind the changes. She also addressed concerns about EVM tampering and the deployment of officers to other states.

Tamil Nadu geared up for Jallikattu on Monday

Tamil Nadu geared up for Jallikattu on Monday

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Jallikattu is organised as a part of the harvest festival of Pongal, which will be celebrated on Monday.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

'AIADMK' poster on Jaya threatens Kannadigas in Tamil Nadu

'AIADMK' poster on Jaya threatens Kannadigas in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

A poster put out by an expelled AIADMK party man in Chennai threatening Kannadigas living in Tamil Nadu if convicted party chief Jayalalithaa was not released from jail has created a flutter amidst the common populace.