Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s tightly controlled nuclear power sector will soon be opened for private players, a move that will give new strength to the country’s energy security. The prime minister made the remarks during a function to inaugurate Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity campus here.
Cong calls new labour codes ‘draconian’
The Congress on Thursday intensified its attack on the Centre over the recently implemented labour codes, calling them “draconian” and a direct assault on India’s 44 crore unorganised workers.
Kharge summons top K’taka leaders to Delhi to resolve leadership tussle
In a major development, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and state party chief D.K. Shivakumar will be called to Delhi, where the matter will be resolved amicably after a meeting with the top leaders.
Chennai Corporation eases pet ownership rules
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has introduced major relaxations in its pet licensing norms, offering much-needed relief to pet owners and animal caregivers across the city. The move comes after People for Cattle in India (PFCI) filed legal challenges highlighting issues such as overly strict guidelines, technical problems in the online licensing portal, and impractical requirements—particularly for certain dog breeds.
Thiruvanmiyur bus terminal set to reopen by April
The Thiruvanmiyur Bus Terminal in Chennai, an important transit hub on the East Coast Road (ECR) and one of the city’s 35 key bus terminals, is set to reopen in April next year following an extensive renovation.
ECR–OMR high-level steel flyover gets approval
The plan to build a high-level steel flyover connecting East Coast Road (ECR) and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) has received official clearance. The Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority (TNSCZMA) has approved the construction of the flyover estimated to cost ₹204 crore.
Kamal Haasan wishes Udhayanidhi on his birthday
Udhayanidhi Stalin celebrated his birthday, and among those who extended personal greetings was actor-politician Kamal Haasan.
Parkinson’s disease causes progressive changes in brain’s blood vessels: Study
Researchers in Australia have found that Parkinson’s disease causes significant and progressive changes in the brain’s blood vessels, changing the understanding of the disease. While Parkinson’s disease is characterised by alpha-synuclein protein deposits
Tough call
K. A. Sengottaiyan’s decision to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) marks a significant realignment in Tamil Nadu politics as the veteran leader, with five decades of experience in AIADMK, brings his seasoned political clout to the young party led by actor Vijay. Sengottaiyan’s entry not only enhances TVK’s organizational strength but also signals its evolution from a personality-driven movement to a more structured political force.
97.43% SIR forms distributed in TN: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that 97.43% of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms have been distributed to Tamil Nadu’s 6.24 crore voters as part of the ongoing electoral roll update ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
