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Yes, there are two Indias, and they are not getting any closer together

The fifth National Family Health Survey's findings make it clear that there are indeed two Indias - one represented by Tamil Nadu and another by Bihar, writes T N Ninan

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu adds 746 new cases; 11 fatalities

A total of 1,03,258 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, pushing the cumulative number of specimens examined so far to 5,38,67,315

IMD warns of heavy rains in TN for next 4-5 days, NDRF on standby

As many as 21 districts have declared holidays for educational institutions

IT sector to play a major role in making TN $1 trillion economy: CM

The govt has taken up various measures towards making Tamil Nadu the global centre for information technology, Stalin said

Thunderstorm, rainfall likely in TN, Puducherry in next 1-2 hours, says IMD

The Union Territory of Puducherry has declared a holiday in all schools and colleges for two days in Puducherry and Karaikal

IMD issues red alert for 5 districts in Tamil Nadu after heavy downpour

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in five districts of Tamil Nadu after heavy rains on Thursday

Tamil Nadu inoculates 12.01 lakh in mega Covid-19 vaccination drive

A total of 4,52,969 people received the first dose while 7,48,863 people received the second jab

Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 tally touches 27.23 lakh with 739 new cases

Recoveries eclipsed new cases with 764 people getting discharged in the last 24 hours

Tamil Nadu records 744 new Covid cases; 14 fatalities in past 24 hours

As many as 24 districts reported below 10 COVID-19 infections, while Theni had zero cases, the bulletin said

HC quashes order converting Jayalalithaa's Chennai residence as memorial

The property is located at the posh Poes Garden locality in the city

L&T signs pact with Tamil Nadu govt to build data centre at Kanchipuram

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said it has entered into a pact with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a data centre in the state. L&T will establish 90 MW capacity data centres and associated units in a phased manner in Kanchipuram over the next five years. The company envisages to employ around 1,100 people -- 600 direct and 500 indirect -- in the project. Larsen & Toubro "has signed an MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu to establish a data centre at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu," the company said in a filing to the BSE. The Government of Tamil Nadu will provide uninterrupted power supply and other infrastructure support on a best-effort basis that will bring tangible economic and social benefits to the people of state. "Tamil Nadu is on a growth trajectory, and we are delighted to partner with the Government of Tamil Nadu to propel this growth by building a data centre that will further trigger development by attracting investments and generating jobs for the .

Tamil Nadu to see fresh investments worth Rs 35,208 crore from 59 companies

Signs deal with industry majors like HUL, Adani, Dalmia, TVS and L&T; Over 92,000 jobs likely to be created

Greaves Electric Mobility launches its largest EV plant in Tamil Nadu

The Chief Minister along with his cabinet colleague Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu through virtual platform inaugurated the facility located in Ranipet

Tamil Nadu 's Covid-19 tally at 27.21 lakh with 741 new cases

A total of 1,00,817 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, pushing the cumulative number of specimens examined to 5,35,60,440

Gas cylinder explosion triggers building collapse in Tamil Nadu, 5 dead

Five people, including three women, were killed after three buildings collapsed following a cooking gas cylinder explosion in a house in Karungalpatti in the city early on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu govt signs 59 MoUs for projects worth Rs 35,208 crore

Such initiatives gives job opportunities to 92,420 people, the government said

TN inks MoU with 59 companies, Rs 35,208 cr investments in the offing

The Tamil Nadu government has signed Memorandum of Understanding with 59 companies, which will lead to investments worth Rs 35,208 crore coming into the state.

Greaves Cotton stock spurts 7% after arm opens EV production facility in TN

Spread in 35 acre, the plant is located in the industrial centre of Tamil Nadu and will serve as an e-mobility hub for both domestic and export markets

Tata group likely to set up Tamil Nadu solar cell plant, invest Rs 3,000 cr

State seeks to have 25 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, become investment destination in sector.

IMD issues yellow alert for TN, heavy rains predicted over next few days

The national weather forecasting agency, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has sounded a yellow alert for Tamil Nadu for November 23 and 24 and an orange alert for November 25 and 26