PM Modi's Tamil Nadu Speech: Key Highlights from Thoothukudi Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public gathering in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu on July 26, 2025, emphasizing development and global trust in India. Here’s a snapshot of his speech: 🚀 Infrastructure Boost: Inaugurated projects worth ₹4,900 crore, including Thoothukudi Airport’s new terminal (₹452 crore) to handle 20 lakh passengers annually, enhancing connectivity. 🛤️ Rail & Road Upgrades: Dedicated railway projects like Madurai-Bodinayakkanur electrification and highway expansions to improve trade and tourism in southern Tamil Nadu. 🤝 India-UK FTA Benefits: Highlighted the recent free trade agreement, noting 99% of Indian goods, including Tamil Nadu’s textiles and seafood, will be duty-free in the UK, boosting local businesses. 💪 Make in India Success: Praised the role of Indian-made weapons in Operation Sindoor, showcasing global confidence in India’s manufacturing. 🕉️ Cultural Pride: Paid tribute to Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I, with plans to attend his birth anniversary at Gangaikonda Cholapuram on July 27. 🇮🇳 Viksit Bharat Vision: Emphasized Tamil Nadu’s role in building a developed India, with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. #TamilNaduDevelopment #PMModi #ViksitBharat

News from India - October 26, 2024 1. Kerala: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flash Floods, Over 50,000 Evacuated Severe rainstorms continue to lash Kerala, triggering flash floods in several districts. Authorities have evacuated more than 50,000 people to relief camps. Source: Hindustan Times 2. Delhi Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels With winter approaching, Delhi’s air quality has worsened, reaching 'severe' levels. Authorities have advised residents to limit outdoor activities. Source: IANS 3. Uttar Pradesh: New Industrial Hub to be Established in Kanpur The government has announced plans to set up a new industrial hub in Kanpur, boosting job creation and economic growth in the region. Source: India Today 4. Maharashtra: Farmer Suicides Continue in Drought-Hit Vidarbha The drought-hit Vidarbha region in Maharashtra continues to report farmer suicides, highlighting the growing agrarian crisis in the state. Source: IANS 5. Jammu & Kashmir: Security Forces Foil Terrorist Infiltration in Poonch Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists in the Poonch sector. Two militants were killed in the encounter. Source: ANI 6. Tamil Nadu: Schools Shut Due to Heavy Rainfall in Chennai Schools in Chennai and surrounding areas have been closed due to heavy rainfall that has caused waterlogging and disrupted daily life. Source: Hindustan Times 7. Assam: NIA Arrests Suspected Terrorists in Guwahati The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three suspected terrorists in Guwahati, believed to be linked to a larger terrorist network. Source: IANS 8. Gujarat: Government Announces ₹2,000 Crore Relief Package for Farmers In a move to aid drought-hit farmers, the Gujarat government has announced a ₹2,000 crore relief package to support agricultural recovery. Source: ANI 9. West Bengal: Cyclone Dana Causes Widespread Damage, Over 100,000 Evacuated Cyclone Dana has caused significant damage across coastal West Bengal, leading to the evacuation of more than 100,000 residents. Source: IANS 10. Rajasthan: PM Modi Inaugurates Solar Power Plant in Jodhpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new solar power plant in Jodhpur, aimed at increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity. Source: India Today 11. Haryana: Over 500 Schools Closed Amid Rising Pollution Levels Rising pollution levels have forced over 500 schools in Haryana to shut down temporarily as authorities work to control the smog. Source: ANI 12. Andhra Pradesh: Polavaram Irrigation Project Nears Completion The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh is nearing completion, and it is expected to provide water to drought-prone areas in the state. Source: Hindustan Times 13. Punjab: Farmers’ Protest Intensifies Over MSP Delay Farmers in Punjab have intensified their protests against the delay in Minimum Support Price (MSP) payments for crops, blocking major highways. Source: ANI 14. Himachal Pradesh: Tourist Influx Rises as Winter Sets In Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a surge in tourists as the winter season begins, with most resorts and hotels fully booked for the upcoming holidays. Source: India Today 15. Odisha: Mission Shakti Program Empowers Rural Women The Odisha government’s Mission Shakti program continues to empower rural women through self-help groups, providing financial independence and social security. Source: Hindustan Times 16. Bihar: Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Health Deteriorates, Admitted to ICU Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has been admitted to the ICU in Patna due to deteriorating health. Supporters are gathered outside the hospital. Source: India Today 17. Telangana: Major Fire Breaks Out in Hyderabad Industrial Area A major fire broke out in an industrial area in Hyderabad, with firefighters working for hours to bring the blaze under control. No casualties have been reported. Source: ANI 18. Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.8 Magnitude Jolts North Sikkim An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit North Sikkim in the early hours of the morning. No significant damage or casualties have been reported. Source: IANS #IndiaNews #KeralaFloods #DelhiPollution #UttarPradeshDevelopment #FarmerCrisis #JammuKashmirSecurity #TamilNaduRainfall #GujaratFarmerRelief #CycloneDana #RajasthanSolarPower #HaryanaSchools #PolavaramProject #PunjabFarmersProtest #HimachalTourism #MissionShakti #BiharPolitics #TelanganaFire #SikkimEarthquake

News from India - October 25, 2024 1. Kerala: Severe Floods Leave Thousands Displaced Heavy rainfall continues in Kerala, leaving thousands displaced and prompting rescue operations. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several districts. Source: India Today 2. Telangana: Cylinder Blast Sparks Fire in Karimnagar A gas cylinder explosion caused a massive fire in Telangana’s Karimnagar. Local residents were evacuated, and no casualties have been reported so far. Source: Hindustan Times 3. Karnataka: Wildlife Conflict Intensifies in Forest Areas Increasing man-elephant conflicts in Karnataka have led to severe crop damage in several villages. Authorities are working on solutions to manage the growing tensions between wildlife and local residents. Source: India Today 4. Odisha: Mission Shakti Empowers Women in Rural Areas Odisha's "Mission Shakti" scheme is transforming the lives of millions of women, helping them break through gender barriers and achieve financial independence. Source: Hindustan Times 5. Gujarat: Government Announces ₹1,400 Crore Relief Package for Farmers Gujarat announced a relief package of ₹1,400 crore for farmers affected by heavy rainfall, covering crop damage over the past few months. Source: India Today 6. Uttar Pradesh: Seven Killed in Ambulance-Truck Collision A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district claimed seven lives when an ambulance collided with a truck. The incident is under investigation. Source: India Today 7. Punjab: Farmers Protest Against Delayed MSP Payments Protests erupted across Punjab as farmers demanded timely payments under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. Several highways were blocked, and talks with officials are ongoing. Source: Hindustan Times 8. Delhi: Air Quality Worsens Amid Rising Pollution Levels Delhi's air quality reached hazardous levels today as pollution continued to spike with the onset of winter. The government has issued health advisories for residents. Source: IANS 9. Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorist Attack Foiled in Kupwara Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir foiled a terrorist attack in Kupwara, neutralizing two militants in an encounter. Investigations are ongoing. Source: IANS 10. Tamil Nadu: Engineering Students Arrested for Running Meth Lab Police in Chennai arrested two engineering students for running a methamphetamine production lab from their rented home. Investigations are underway. Source: ANI 11. Bihar: Former Trinamool Leader Arrested in Elephant Tusk Smuggling Case A former Trinamool Congress leader has been arrested in Bihar for involvement in an elephant tusk smuggling ring. Six others were also taken into custody. Source: India Today 12. West Bengal: Cyclone Dana Causes Widespread Damage Cyclone Dana made landfall in West Bengal, causing widespread damage. Over 10 lakh people were evacuated, and relief efforts are underway. Source: India Today 13. Maharashtra: Farmer Suicides Continue in Drought-Affected Regions Several districts in Maharashtra have reported a rise in farmer suicides due to prolonged drought and lack of adequate financial support. Source: Hindustan Times 14. Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi Reviews Polavaram Project Progress Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the Polavaram irrigation project, a key infrastructure initiative for Andhra Pradesh. Source: ANI 15. Kerala: Infant Given Wrong Vaccines, Admitted to ICU A 5-day-old infant in Kerala was mistakenly given five vaccines instead of one. The child is currently in the ICU, and the nurse responsible has been suspended. Source: Hindustan Times 16. Haryana: Chhattisgarhia Olympics Promotes Traditional Sports The Chhattisgarhia Olympics in Haryana is promoting traditional Indian sports, with widespread participation across the state. Source: India Today 17. Assam: NIA Arrests Suspected Terror Operatives The National Investigation Agency arrested two suspected terror operatives in Assam as part of a larger crackdown on terrorist activities. Source: IANS 18. Himachal Pradesh: Winter Tourism Season Sees Surge in Visitors Himachal Pradesh is seeing a surge in visitors as the winter tourism season begins. Resorts and hotels are nearly fully booked as tourists flock to the snow-covered regions. Source: India Today #BharatNews #CycloneDana #KeralaFloods #GujaratFarmRelief #TelanganaFire #DelhiPollution #PunjabFarmersProtest #JammuKashmirTerrorism #TamilNaduDrugBust #WestBengalCyclone #MaharashtraFarmerSuicides #PolavaramProject #AssamTerrorArrests #ChhattisgarhiaOlympics #OdishaMissionShakti #UttarPradeshAccident #AndhraPradeshProjects #HimachalTourism

News from India - October 24, 2024 1. Cyclone Dana Threatens Odisha and West Bengal Coastline Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall on the Odisha-West Bengal coast tonight. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red alerts, and over 10 lakh people have already been evacuated from vulnerable areas. Source: Hindustan Times 2. PM Modi Returns to India After BRICS Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after attending the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. During the summit, Modi emphasized the need for peace along the LAC in talks with Xi Jinping. Source: India Today 3. Bengaluru Faces Massive Traffic Jam Due to Heavy Rains Bengaluru experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing massive traffic jams. The Electronic City flyover was particularly affected, leaving commuters stranded. Source: India Today 4. UP Labourer Shot in Terror Attack in Jammu & Kashmir A migrant labourer from Uttar Pradesh was shot by terrorists in the Tral area of J&K. This marks the third such attack on non-local workers this week. Source: Hindustan Times 5. Sachin Waze’s Plea Rejected in Anil Deshmukh Corruption Case Sachin Waze’s plea to turn approver in the Anil Deshmukh corruption case has been rejected. The ED withdrew its earlier support for the plea. Source: Hindustan Times 6. Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Arrested for Running Meth Lab Police in Chennai arrested engineering graduates for running a methamphetamine lab from their home. This came after a raid that uncovered large quantities of drugs. Source: Hindustan Times 7. Gujarat Announces ₹1,400 Crore Relief Package for Farmers The Gujarat government announced a ₹1,400 crore relief package for farmers who faced losses due to heavy rains. The funds will aid those impacted by crop failures. Source: India Today 8. Former Trinamool Leader Arrested in Elephant Tusk Smuggling Case A former Trinamool leader was arrested in Bihar in connection with an elephant tusk smuggling ring. Six people were taken into custody. Source: India Today 9. Zomato and Swiggy Hike Platform Fees, Angers Food Lovers Both Zomato and Swiggy increased their platform fees to ₹10, sparking backlash from users during the festive season. Source: Hindustan Times 10. Cyclone Dana: Heavy Rainfall Expected in West Bengal The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal due to Cyclone Dana. Residents have been asked to evacuate vulnerable coastal areas. Source: ANI 11. NIA Arrests Suspected Terror Operatives in Assam The NIA arrested two suspected terrorists in Assam in connection with a plot to carry out attacks during the festive season. Source: IANS 12. Indian Stock Market Hits Record High Amid Global Economic Uncertainty The Indian stock market surged to record highs with the Sensex crossing the 70,000 mark. Strong earnings from IT and pharmaceutical sectors drove the gains. Source: ANI 13. Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens Ahead of Winter With the arrival of winter, Delhi's AQI has worsened. Authorities have issued health advisories, urging residents to limit outdoor activities. Source: IANS 14. Over 10 Lakh People Evacuated as Cyclone Dana Nears Landfall Over 10 lakh people have been evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana approaches. Relief operations are in full swing. Source: ANI 15. PM Modi Condemns Cross-Border Terrorism at Global Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned cross-border terrorism during his address at the NDTV World Summit, calling for international cooperation in combating terror. Source: IANS 16. Flights Suspended in Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata Due to Cyclone Dana Flights have been suspended at Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata airports due to the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana. Airlines have issued advisories for rescheduling. Source: ANI 17. Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore as Cyclone Dana Approaches The IMD has advised fishermen along the eastern coast to stay ashore as Cyclone Dana brings high tides and storm surges to the region. Source: IANS 18. Indian GST Collection Sees 7% Growth in October India’s GST collection increased by 7% in October, reflecting a boost in the service and manufacturing sectors. The total collection stands at ₹1.8 lakh crore. Source: ANI #BharatNews #CycloneDana #OdishaEvacuations #WestBengalStorm #FlightsCancelled #PMModiSummit #JammuKashmirAttack #BengaluruFloods #GujaratFarmRelief #ElephantTuskSmuggling #ZomatoSwiggyFeeHike #IndianStockMarket #DelhiAirQuality #GSTGrowthIndia #AnilDeshmukhCase #IndianPolitics #TamilNaduDrugBust #SensexHigh #BRICSSummit

🚫⛔️As per analysis by independent agencies, State wise illegal Rohingya & Bangladeshi population in India ⚠️⚠️ #UP : 30-40 Lakh #Bihar : 30-40 Lakh #WB : 70-80 Lakh #Delhi : 10-15 Lakh #Jharkhand : 20-30 Lakh #Maharashtra : 40-50 Lakh #JK : 20-30 Lakh #Chhattisgarh: 10-15 Lakh #Uttarakhand: 10-15 Lakh #HP : 3-5 Lakh #Punjab : 10-20 Lakh #Karnataka : 30-40 Lakh #Tamilnadu : 20-30 Lakh #Kerala : 20-30 Lakh #AndhraPradesh : 10-15 Lakh #Telangans : 15-20 Lakh #Odisha : 10-15 Lakh #NorthEast : 50-60 Lakh #Rajasthan : 30-40 Lakh #Haryana : 10-15 Lakh #MP : 20-30 Lakh

*Himachal Pradesh* Speaker : Congress Dy speaker : Congress *Tamilnadu* Speaker : DMK Dy speaker : DMK *Punjab* Speaker : AAP Dy speaker : AAP *Jharkhand* Speaker : JMM Dy speaker : vacant *Telangana* Speaker : Congress Dy speaker : vacant *Delhi* Speaker : AAP Dy speaker : AAP *Kerala* Speaker : Left Dy speaker : Left No INDI alliance ruled state has given Dy speaker post to opposition. And then the same people are demanding Dy Speaker post for opposition in parliament. The shamelessness!

Petrol prices today BJP ruled states -Uttar Pradesh: 94.56 -Gujarat: 94.31 -Uttarakhand: 93.48 I.N.D.I.A/Congress ruled states -Karnataka: 102.84 -Telangana: 107.41 -Tamilnadu : 100.75 Rahul Gandhi alleges that the BJP is looting common people!!!

Tamil Nadu BJP President .@annamalai_k Ji to be inducted into Union Cabinet as Minister of State. Got a call from BJP HQ, reportedly. #TamilNadu BJP to get new Chief!

Annamalai claims that BJP will form Govt in Tamilnadu in 2026 "If my father was Karunanidhi I also would have won elections by now. My father’s name is Kuppuswamy, so it will take some time for me to win elections" "Tamilnadu has not rejected Hindutva, our vote share has increased significantly" - Annamalai

Lets wait and see! #June4 #Election2024 #ResultDay A large number of BJP voters have gone silent. BJP Voters from states where BJP had very little presence won't speak to any pollster. I believe BJP is winning : 8-10 in Tamilnadu 28-30 in WB 13-15 in Telangana 2-3 in Kerala 16-17 in Odisha 2-3 in Punjab 2-3 Andhra Pradesh It will add 40+ seats in the previous tally. BJP is gaining 8-10 seats in UP as well. 29/29 in MP is very much possible 26/26 in Gujarat is certain 12 Assam 16 Bihar 10 Chhattisgarh 2 Goa 8 Haryana 4 Himachal 10 Jharkhand 20 Karnataka 23 Maharashtra 1 Manipur 24 Rajsthan 2 Tripura 5 Uttrakhand 72 UP BJP may cross 350 alone.....

BJP's first ever Tamilnadu MLA C Velayutham passes away. He made history by winning from the Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency in the 1996 elections defeating DMK in DMK wave. He sold his 5 acres of land to contest his first election in 1989. Temples donated him amount needed for deposit.

Looking at two phases, if the trend continues, Congress not touching 2019 tally of seats. It will go to historic low total since Independence. Their tally is reducing in Kerala and Tamilnadu. Congress started to blame EVMs and conceeding defeat in 2nd phase itself. 10% less polling than 2019. Lowest voter turnout in Kerala for the last 40 years.

Ayodhya gearing up for Grand Celebration of birth of Prabhu Ramchandra Ji on Ramnavmi on 17 Apr. 🔥Congratulatory songs & hymns to resonate in 8000 temples of Ayodhya 🔥Ayodhya to be adorned with 50 quintals of flowers 🔥LIVE TELECAST ON DD Just 2 days later, voting in all 39 seats in #TamilNadu & Minorities dominated seats in #UttarPradesh. Opposition doesn't even know what's going to hit them🔥 Ps: Rammandir to be open 24 hrs on 16, 17 & 18 April for Devotees. From mumbaichadon

#CJI #SUPREMECOURT #TamilNadu

Example of problem definition and finding the root cause Annamalai defined the problem clearly. The obstacle to BJP'S growth in Tamilnadu was AIADMK, not DMK. This was realised by him in last 3 years which veterans didn't realise for 2.5 decades. He has formed a grand alliance of smaller parties who were part of AIADMK during Jayalalithaa regime. He broke the party and AIADMK alliance and now leads a formidable NDA alliance. Currently this alliance is in number 2 position and in course to become opposition to DMK led INDI Alliance. Signs of Transformational leader with high calibre of patience and maturity. Difficult for a person to obtain in such young age

It's the same #TamilNadu where #DMK had run campaign “Go back Modi"! It's same TN, where Crusaders of Divisive “Dravidian Politics" were saying “BJP is a Hindi Party"! Then who are those giving Grand & Warm welcome to Cow Belt's PM .@narendramodi Ji? TN's already changed! DMK just not ready to accept it!

Tamil film producer Jafer Sadik, known to be close to DMK leadership & linked to ₹2000 Crore international drug trafficking network, is arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell & Narcotics Control Bureau. Best thing is that he is arrested by Delhi Police. Means case out of Jurisdiction of #TamilNadu. Major blow to Election Funding before #LokSabhaElections2024!

5 suspects picked by NIA from Chennai, Saidapet related to Rameshwaram Cafe blast. Yesterday 4 fellows were arrested from Rameshwaram. Tamilnadu has become a hub of anti national, social and terrorist elements.