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Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU services
In a move to transform regional travel, Southern Railway has unveiled an extensive expansion of services throughout Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. This includes the launch of new train lines and the extension of current routes, with increased service frequencies and hundreds of fresh stops added to the schedule.
IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per year
IIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It focuses on bare printed circuit boards, recovering valuable metals like copper, lead, and tin. The innovative process uses a single acid, ensuring zero discharge. This technology aligns with 'Make in India' and circular economy goals.
Bengaluru weather: Yellow alert for IT city; check IMD forecast here
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified. Bengaluru and several districts in both states are under a yellow alert, with forecasts of continued rain and thunderstorms.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay takes oath with A-team as MLA at Chennai secretariat
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He and his cabinet ministers took their oaths as Members of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. CM Vijay pledged to run a transparent government and address the state's financial situation. He promised to focus on education, roads, and water facilities.
VCK eyeing plum post in new govt formation: Party source
The VCK party is seeking significant positions in the new government, including the Deputy Chief Minister post. Party leader Thol Thirumavalavan is being considered for the Tiruchirapalli East constituency. The VCK also discussed continuing commissions on caste killings and Dalit promotion quotas. The party's stance reflects public sentiment regarding power sharing.
TVK chief Vijay unlikely to take oath tomorrow as Governor not convinced about numbers: Sources
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is facing challenges in forming the government in Tamil Nadu. The party has not yet secured the required majority in the assembly. Governor Rajendra Arlekar has received a letter from TVK staking claim but is apparently not convinced about the numbers. Vijay met the Governor to discuss government formation efforts.
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TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arlekar, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The party emerged as the single largest in the Assembly elections. Vijay met the Tamil Nadu Governor to formalize the claim. The Congress party has pledged its support to TVK. The AIADMK has also been approached to bridge the majority gap.
Assembly Election 2026 Results Highlights: BJP wins Assam, Bengal; Vijay stuns TN; Congress wipes out Left in Kerala
Assembly Election Results 2026 Key Highlights: The 2026 assembly elections saw significant shifts. The BJP achieved historic wins in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. In Tamil Nadu, TVK emerged as a major force, challenging established parties. Congress secured a victory in Kerala, ending the Left's long rule. These results mark a new political landscape across these states.
From reel to reality: Jana Nayagan star Pooja Hegde 'predicted' Vijay's historic win before the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections results. Actor's reaction goes viral
Actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, made a huge impact in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay secured victories in two constituencies. Actor Pooja Hegde shared a viral video that fans interpreted as an early prediction of his win. The party emerged as the single largest party, falling short of a majority. Read on!
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 Result News Live: TVK ahead while DMK and AIADMK trail as counting progresses; key highlights here
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 Live News: Vote counting is happening across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies. Early trends show Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leading in 105 seats. The DMK-led alliance and AIADMK-led NDA are in a tight contest. TVK has emerged as a significant third force. The counting process began this morning and is progressing in rounds. Initial numbers suggest a fragmented contest across the state.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Key candidates and constituencies to watch out for
Campaigning for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has ended, paving the way for single-phase voting across all 234 constituencies on Thursday, with results scheduled for May 4. The election is largely seen as a direct contest between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the National Democratic Alliance, led in the state by the AIADMK.
Sanjay Khanna appointed as BPCL chairman & managing director
BPCL has appointed Sanjay Khanna as its Chairman & Managing Director, effective April 9, 2026, until his superannuation on May 31, 2029. Khanna, a Chemical Engineering graduate with over three decades of experience, previously served as Director (Refineries) and held additional charge as CMD. He has been instrumental in commissioning key projects and BPCL's significant investment plans.
TVK chief Vijay declares two pending criminal cases in fresh election affidavit
In the latest filing, Vijay disclosed FIR number 74 of 2026 registered at the K5 Peravallur Police Station in Chennai for alleged public disturbance during election campaigning on March 30. Vijay stated in the affidavit that he became aware of this case through social media on April 2.
‘I chose not to contest’: Annamalai rebukes claims of being denied BJP ticket, says focus is on NDA campaign
BJP leader K Annamalai clarified he is not contesting in the upcoming elections, having chosen to focus on campaigning for BJP and NDA candidates across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai to discuss the ongoing poll campaign and his role as a campaigner.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: BJP releases list of 27 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced 27 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Union minister L Murugan will contest from Avanashi. Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is fielded from Mylapore. Vanathi Srinivasan will run from Coimbatore North. Polling for the 234-member assembly is scheduled for April 23. The party has named other key candidates for various seats.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: TVK chief Vijay files nomination for Tiruchirapalli East
Vijay, TVK chief, filed his nomination for the Tiruchirappalli East constituency. He also filed papers from Perambur in Chennai. A massive roadshow preceded the nomination. Vijay assisted a rider after a minor accident. He faces a key contest against DMK and AIADMK candidates. Intensive campaigning is planned across the central district.
TVK chief Vijay to file nomination from Tiruchirappalli East on Apr 2
Actor and TVK chief Vijay will file his nomination papers for the Tiruchirappalli (East) assembly constituency on April 2. This marks a significant electoral contest in central Tamil Nadu. Vijay is also contesting from Perambur in Chennai. His campaign plans include public addresses at key city locations. Concerns have been raised regarding police restrictions on campaign activities.
Infosys Foundation to construct 100-bed hostel for girls at IIIT - Tiruchirapalli
The foundation stone-laying ceremony of this facility took place on Monday, in the virtual presence of Sudha Murty, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation, and Prof N S V N Sarma, Director of IIIT - Tiruchirapalli, an Infosys Foundation release said.
IT officials seize demonetised notes worth Rs 10 crore
He said, along with the cash, "few kilograms" of gold and diamond jewellery were also seized during the raid conducted in the house and at the jewellery store.
Documentation centre at museum to preserve British era records
Railway Ministry allocated Rs. 2.6 crore for a documentation center that would preserve records of the Southern Railway from the British era.
Fuel leakage due to faulty valve, shortage delays flight
Leakage of fuel from a faulty value on an AI Express flight on the Dubai-Chennai-Tiruchirapalli sector led to a two-hour delay in its departure.
IIM-Tiruchirapalli construction work to start soon: V Gopal
We are planning to begin the construction soon. It will happen in phases. Initially, the cost is expected to be around Rs 320 crore," V Gopal told.
SpiceJet connects Tiruchirapalli with Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai
Expanding its reach to smaller cities, no frill carrier SpiceJet today announced launch of its services to Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu from here and Mumbai.
AirAsia increases flights between Tiruchi and Kuala Lumpur
Low cost airliner AirAsia has increased flights between Tiruchirapalli and Kuala Lumpur to 11 times a week, from seven at present.
BHEL to release Rs 1.04cr for CSR activities this fiscal
BHEL has said its special focus on CSR this year was strengthening infrastructural activities in educational institutions in villages in Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur.
IOC to establish 10 auto LPG stations in Tiruchi division
Indian Oil Corporation will soon establish auto LPG refilling stations in 10 locations in the Tiruchirapalli division.
Air India to start operations to Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi
Air India Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, will soon start its services to Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi from Tiruchirapalli.
BHEL, Tiruchirapalli unit secures orders worth Rs 15K cr
Bharat Heavy Electricals' unit has secured orders worth over Rs 15,000 crore for supplying power plant equipment, a top company official has said.
Mihin Lanka to fly Chennai, Calicut
Sri Lankan airline Mihin Lanka plans to operate services from Chennai and Kozhikode.
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