New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and L. Murugan, on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record for longest and continuously serving head of an elected Indian government, saying his “tenure is not only historic” but also reflects the work done for the people.Speaking to IANS, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said: “Prime Minister Modi has completed 4,399 days, breaking the record of late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. That is indeed a record, because a person from…
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Aizawl, June 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L. Murugan, on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role of students in achieving the government’s vision of building an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) and transforming the country into a fully developed nation by 2047. Murugan, who is on a two-day visit to Kolasib district in northern Mizoram, interacted with students and highlighted India’s roadmap towards becoming a develope…
Aizawl, June 2 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting L. Murugan on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government accord high priority to the development of the entire Northeast region. Addressing an interactive session in Kolasib district, the Union Minister said the Prime Minister has often emphasised that the development of the Northeast is integral to India’s development. He added that significant efforts are being undertaken to improve …
Chennai, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan on Sunday said that the historic Chola-era Anaimangalam copper plates, recently recovered from the Netherlands, would soon be brought back to Tamil Nadu, describing the development as another significant step in India’s efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage from overseas. Murugan credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for spearheading the campaign to recover priceless artefact…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The government’s decision to temporarily exempt all customs duties on cotton imports will improve raw material availability and ease pressure on the textile and apparel value chain, the industry said on Saturday.Welcoming the government’s move, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (Apparel Export Promotion Council) said the measure is expected to reduce input costs, improve cotton availability, and enhance the competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel exports, partic…
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Speculation over a possible leadership change in the Tamil Nadu BJP intensified on Saturday after state president Nainar Nagenthran rushed to New Delhi late on Friday, shortly after attending a key state core committee meeting that reviewed the party’s disappointing Assembly election performance.His sudden visit to the national Capital has sparked fresh discussions within the party over the future of its state leadership and organisational structure.Within hours of the m…
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s attempt to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu has suffered a major setback, with the party managing to win just one seat despite contesting 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The BJP realigned with the AIADMK in April 2025 and entered the 2026 Assembly elections with a higher seat share compared to 2021. Backed by its improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the deployment of senior …
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results have delivered a stunning blow to several senior political leaders, cutting across party lines and underscoring the scale of political churn triggered by the rise of new forces in the state.Among the most high-profile defeats was that of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, whose loss in Kolathur marked a historic setback. His defeat symbolised not just a personal loss but also a broader rejection of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …
Bhopal/Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday targeted the DMK-Congress alliance over the Women’s Reservation Bill, echoing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s broader campaign strategy to pitch women’s empowerment as a key electoral issue in Tamil Nadu. This was Yadav’s first visit to Tamil Nadu during the ongoing Assembly election campaign, and it came on the last day of campaigning.He addressed rallies in Rasipuram, Namakkal district, and Avinashi…
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 6 (IANS) Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would form the next government in Tamil Nadu with an absolute majority in the upcoming Assembly elections.Speaking to IANS in Coimbatore, the Union Minister said that the NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, is poised to come to power in the state.“People of Tamil Nadu are opposing family r…