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  Chennai, Aug 6 The Tamil Nadu government will train 22,500 people, including 12,500 roadside automobile mechanics, in electric vehicle (EV) servicing over the next five years as part of a new skill development programme aimed at preparing the traditional workforce for the transition to electric mobility. The initiative, announced in the State’s 2026-27 Revised […]

Chennai, Aug 5 Tamil Nadu will establish India’s first dedicated artificial intelligence and innovation city, ‘Arivagam’, as part of the TVK government’s push to position the State as a leading hub for AI, deep technology, research and technology-driven investment. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced the initiative while presenting the Revised Budget for 2026-27 in […]

  Bengaluru, Aug 5 The Karnataka Transport Department on Wednesday launched a stringent enforcement drive against illegal bike taxi operations in Bengaluru, warning that unauthorised vehicles would be seized and riders could face suspension of their driving licences. The crackdown follows a meeting between senior Transport Department officials and representatives of the Karnataka App Based […]

Chennai, Aug 5 The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will launch a citywide anti-rabies vaccination campaign in the second week of August, targeting around two lakh stray dogs as part of efforts to curb rabies and strengthen animal welfare measures across the city. The drive will cover all Corporation zones and will be accompanied by free […]

  Chennai, Aug 5 The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious revenue mobilisation and school modernisation drive in its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget, while setting a long-term goal of transforming the State into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Presenting the Revised Budget for 2026-27 in the State Assembly, Finance Minister […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 4: A political row has intensified in Kerala after Transport Minister C.P. John refused to apologise for remarks on women that have drawn widespread criticism from the Opposition, with the CPI(M) accusing him of insulting women and undermining the State government’s flagship Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme. The controversy erupted after the […]

  Thanjavur, Aug 3 Leader of the Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday led a demonstration in Thanjavur against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing it of failing to effectively handle the Cauvery water dispute and protect farmers in the delta districts. The DMK organised the protest demanding that the […]

Chennai, Aug 3 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday expanded the party’s Media and Communications Wing, appointing a fresh team of chief, national, State and digital media spokespersons as part of efforts to strengthen its communication network. The organisational revamp is aimed at improving coordination of the party’s […]

  Bengaluru, Aug 2 Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday appealed to farmers and Kannada organisations to withdraw their proposed August 13 bandh against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, assuring them that the State government would take all legal and administrative steps necessary to protect Karnataka’s interests. Shivakumar made the appeal […]