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Thoothukudi
ISRO builds new launch center in salt farming region of Thoothukudi
ISRO is developing a new rocket launch complex for small satellites in Kulasekarapattinam, located in the salt-producing district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Annamalai questions Chief Minister's visit to London for industrial investment
K. Annamalai criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for traveling to London to seek industrial investment.
Madras High Court sets aside order preventing Tamil Nadu temples from acquiring elephants
The Madras High Court overturned a previous order prohibiting Tamil Nadu temples from acquiring elephants and requiring the relocation of captive elephants to rehabilitation centers.
Tamil Nadu experiences persistent heat and intermittent rainfall through mid-September
The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts continued high temperatures across most of Tamil Nadu alongside sporadic light to moderate rainfall through mid-September 2026.
Nine Thoothukudi students arrested under POCSO Act for harassing classmate
Nine class VIII students were arrested in Thoothukudi district under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing a classmate.
Tamil Nadu Law Minister justifies arrest of DMK MLA Markandayan
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar justified the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for allegedly making defamatory and threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Tamil Nadu archaeologists discover ancient conch shell factory near Thoothukudi
The Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department announced the discovery of an ancient 200-acre conch shell factory in Pattanamrithur near Thoothukudi.
AgniKul Cosmos targets early 2027 for second reusable rocket launch mission
Chennai-based space startup AgniKul Cosmos plans its second mission for early 2027 aiming to recover reusable rocket stages and reduce launch costs.
Tamil Nadu Speaker clarifies rules for arresting sitting MLAs
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar clarified that no prior permission from the Speaker is required to arrest an MLA outside the Assembly precincts, in response to the arrest of DMK MLA Markandayan G V for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Tamil Nadu holds meetings for land acquisition at Thoothukudi shipyard site
The Tamil Nadu government has initiated meetings with salt pan owners and labourers to acquire land for the Thoothukudi shipyard project and offer rehabilitation packages.
Family alleges custodial torture after man dies following Thoothukudi police arrest
The family of a man arrested by Thoothukudi South police for illegal liquor selling alleges custodial torture after he died in a local hospital, prompting political calls for an inquiry.
Tamil Nadu government transfers five IPS officers with immediate effect
The Tamil Nadu government ordered the transfers and postings of five IPS officers with immediate effect.
Indian government tightens regulations for NGOs receiving foreign funding
India's government is tightening the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to crack down on NGOs receiving foreign funding, citing national security, economic interests, and concerns over foreign influence in infrastructure projects, social movements, and religious conversion activities.
Tamil Nadu government to present state budget on August 5
Tamil Nadu will present its first Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly on August 5, followed by the Agriculture Budget on August 6.
Nainar Nagenthran condemns police officer conduct towards journalists in Thoothukudi
BJP State unit president Nainar Nagenthran condemned a police officer's conduct toward journalists in Thoothukudi and urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to ensure police do not infringe on media rights.