Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer As India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024
Modi Woos South In Bid For Pan-India Ride To Power Few doubt Narendra Modi will win re-election in India's marathon polls starting this month -- the question is how far the prime minister will succeed in wooing the wealthier and better-educated south. International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024
CPI(M) Madurai candidate Venkatesan begins campaign by the river Su. Venkatesan of CPI(M) begins door-to-door campaign in Madurai with support from DMK alliance leaders. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Moved Thiaga Rajan to IT Ministry to reform it: Stalin M.K. Stalin on Friday said he decided to move the then Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan to the IT portfolio The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024
Union government uses ‘unjust and underhanded methods’ to block progress of the State: Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Tamil Nadu's Minister for Information Technology accuses the Union government of blocking progress and subjugating states. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Chidambaram, PTR slam Centre’s ‘effort to erode federalism in India’ Congress veteran P. Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopalan accuse the Union government of eroding state powers. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
AI to create more jobs in near term than those it eliminates: Tamil Nadu IT Minister PTR Tamil Nadu's Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services Palanivel Thiaga Rajan speaks on AI creating more jobs than it eliminates, and the need for collaboration among stakeholders. The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
Tourism sector, skilled human resource can propel Kerala’s growth: TN Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Palanivel Thiaga Rajan & other speakers discuss potential growth sectors for Kerala, including education, healthcare, agriculture & assisted living, at TIEcon Kerala-2023. The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023
CII’s Young Indians to host two day conference in Chennai YI unveils theme "I am" for 20th National Summit "Take Pride 2023". Summit to focus on youth leadership, nation building & thought leadership. Speakers include Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, T.R.B.Rajaa, Amitabh Kant & Sridhar Vembu. Exhibition match between YI National Team & Chennai Super Kings. YI Masoom Cup 2023 to create… The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Over 40% of woman workforce in manufacturing sector in India is from T.N. : Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Tamil Nadu govt. has enhanced maternity leave to 12 months & free bus scheme for women. 42% of India's women workforce in manufacturing sector is from TN. Avtar & Seramount Social Excellence Awards & Male Ally Legacy Awards (MALA) given. 77% of companies in 2023 said diverse workforce positively impacted… The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
HCLTech launches cybersecurity awareness program for school teachers HCLTech launches cybersecurity awareness program for school teachers The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
Palanivel Thiaga Rajan calls on Nirmala Sitharaman TN Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan thanked FM Nirmala Sitharaman for enabling TN to become 1st state to get API connectivity to Income Tax data. He also thanked her for her support during his time as FM & GST Council member. This step will increase efficiency & accuracy of govt schemes… The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023
A Cabinet reshuffle in Tamil Nadu The Cabinet reshuffle in Tamil Nadu conveys that talent will be appreciated, but damage to the party will not be tolerated The Hindu · May 15, 2023
I will work with Thangam Thennarasu and Palanivel Thiaga Rajan: State Industries Minister A day after debuting in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet and taking over as the Industries Minister, three-time MLA T.R.B. Rajaa is confident about the job on hand. In an interview to The Hindu on Friday, he says he will work as a team with Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu and Information… The Hindu · May 12, 2023
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 PTR divested of finance portfolio because of audio leak, says Annamalai Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Friday claimed Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was divested of Finance portfolio only because of his release of the audio tape, which according to him, contained the voice of the Minister. He questioned the action when Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had in recent months highly…
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 T.N. Cabinet reshuffle | After removal as Finance Minister, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan says past two years ‘most fulfilling’ Shortly after being divested of his Finance and Human Resources Management portfolios, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on May 11, tweeted that the past two years were the “most fulfilling” in his his life and that he looked forward to re-establishing Tamil Nadu’s position as a leader in the Information Technology sector,…
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 T.N. Cabinet reshuffle | Thangam Thennarasu replaces Palanivel Thiaga Rajan as Tamil Nadu Finance Minister In a major reshuffle of portfolios of his council of Ministers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on May 11, 2023, divested Palanivel Thiaga Rajan of his Finance and Human Resources Management portfolios and allocated them to senior Cabinet member Thangam Thennarasu.
The Hindu · May 8, 2023 T.N.’s fiscal deficit reduced by half since DMK assumed office, says Finance Minister The various schemes were rolled out and implemented by the State government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, over the past two years, have been on the basis of ‘Ellorukkum ellam’ (everything for everyone),” said T.N. Minister for Finance, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, on Monday.
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 Morning Digest | Centre extends date to opt for higher EPF pension; man detained after ‘shotgun cartridges’ thrown into Buckingham Palace grounds, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu · May 2, 2023 Do not want to talk about audio clips, says T.N. CM Stalin TN CM and DMK chief M.K. Stalin dubs the controversy over audio tapes as “cheap publiicy” by the opposition
The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023 BJP’s stance against corruption has not changed, says Annamalai Interacting with journalists at Nadukuppam, Chennai, the Tamil Nadu BJP president said the key for the BJP-led National Democratic alliance (NDA) is to convert the people's sentiment against the DMK into votes and win all 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the State.
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023 PM must break his silence on allegations raised by Satya Pal Malik: Congress Congress Spokesperson Supriya Shrinate says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi must break his silence on the allegations raised by former Governor Satya Pal Malik over the Pulwama attack
The Hindu · Apr 27, 2023 No issues with Annamalai, alliance with BJP continues: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami says, there are no issues between the party and BJP State president Annamalai and the alliance between the two parties continued
The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023 Audio clip released by BJP ‘fabricated’: T.N. Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Wednesday said that the audio clip released by T.N. BJP president K. Annamalai, purportedly containing the former’s voice, was fabricated by a “blackmail gang” to achieve their political ambitions and to disrupt the good governance being delivered by the ruling DMK.