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From Google to Amazon, TN turns top AI destination for global majors

The global giant Google is betting big on the state for a long-term play in AI, as the Tamil Nadu AI Labs by the company is set to be on track soon

UPI numbers scale fresh peak in August; volume up, value dips marginally

The Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transaction volume was down by 8 per cent in August at 453 million, as compared to 490 million in July

Chenn.AI connected: Tamil Nadu now plugs into Google's AI mainframe

Collaboration to power AI startups, supercharge workforce skills, and drive MSME tech adoption

Google partners with Tamil Nadu to boost AI ecosystem, tech upskilling

Collaboration to boost AI startups, workforce skills, and MSME tech adoption

Entry-level bike sales in slow lane despite rural demand turnaround

Between April and July 2024, 125cc segment saw 21% growth against 46.5% in 125-150cc segment

Nokia to set up world's largest fixed network testbed in Chennai

The centre, involving an investment of about Rs 450 crore, will be one of Nokia's largest research and development (R&D) laboratories (labs)

Port workers defer nationwide strike after successful talks with govt

Relief for transporters, traders who were fearing cost hikes

Rural two-wheeler sales race past urban markets in a first since Covid

Two-wheeler makers are betting on a rise in 'first-time buyers' and a rise in rural demand to drive growth in FY25

TN politics: Can Thalapathy Vijay deliver a blockbuster as politician?

India's highest-paid actor is eyeing success in 2026 TN Assembly polls. But the plot may have many twists

Hema committee report fallout: Actor Siddique, director Ranjith resign

Kerala govt forms special team to probe atrocities faced by women in film industry

Tamil Nadu startup launches country's first hybrid reusable rocket

Sets new standards for rapid space missions; the rocket launches three Cube satellites into orbit to study atmospheric conditions

1st National Space Day: A look at India's progress over the years in sector

"It is a day to laud the contributions of our space scientists. Our Government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector and we will do even more," says PM Narendra Modi

India projected to face 2 mn deaths from antimicrobial resistance by 2050

Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics, are medicines used to prevent and treat infectious diseases in humans, animals and plants

Chennai design engine powers automotive giant Ford's global successes

Ford Business Solutions in the city behind popular models, such as F-Series, Explorer, Transit, and Ranger

Communications, navigation may help India become $44 bn space economy

Apex industry body Indian Space Association expects a large chunk of this growth to come from the communications sector, followed by navigation, earth observation, and satellite manufacturing

India aims 10% share in global space economy in 10 yrs: Isro chief Somanath

Isro recently commissioned a study to gauge the impact of space missions on the economy

Worked a lot on AI... By '30, biz will be 3x current size: Shriram Life CEO

He talks about its growth roadmap, industry outlook, and the need to remove GST on life insurance in achieving insurance for all by 2047

As Foxconn looks to up India play, 3 South states roll out red carpet

The firm is reportedly looking beyond smartphones and considering segments like ICT, EVs

India's health system on alert as viral infection mpox scare grows

Central govt calls meeting of health experts, officials; Tamil Nadu issues advisory

RBI approves Salee Sukumaran Nair as MD, CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

Nair, a postgraduate in applied electronics, started his banking career in 1987