South India

BJP on Mission South, eyes bigger share of 130 LS seats in southern states

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has expanded rapidly in the last nine years. Recently, on the occasion of its foundation day on April 6

Hindu gurus do more social service in South than missionaries: RSS Chief

"However, this isn't a measure, service isn't a competition," he added.

Curd conundrum: FSSAI clarifies on dahi label after protests in South India

FSSAI had notified provisions for omission of the term "curd" from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products through a notification on January 11 this year

Ranveer Singh, Kohli top in brand value; South India stars rise: Report

South Indian celebrities increasingly becoming the face of India's leading brands, it says

Financial security of family tops life goal of 74% people in South India

The Bajaj Allianz Life India's Life Goals Preparedness Survey 2023 identifies the life Goals and aspirations of Indians

After North East sweep, BJP looks south to boost tally before 2024 polls

The five southern states have a total of 129 Lok Sabha seats on offer and the BJP has a mere 29 of them in the current Parliament. But bolstered by its excellent electoral show in the north-east in the just concluded polls and a changed scenario in some of the southern states between 2019 and 2024, the saffron party is looking at more voters from the south to give thumbs up in its bid to form the third NDA government in a row in 2024. The elections scheduled in the party-ruled Karnataka and BRS-dominated Telangana later this year might just indicate if the political weather is conducive for the Lotus to bloom in the south, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exuded confidence of the party emerging victorious in Kerala, from where the BJP has neither has an elected MP nor an MLA. The party has rose as a challenger to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), led by K Chandrasekhar Rao in Telangana, as demonstrated in a couple of Assembly bypolls where it emerged victorious and an

Victory at Erode East testimony of Dravidian model of politics: MK Stalin

Even as the counting of votes in Erode East constituency is yet to be completed, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that the "victory at Erode East constituency

Four-month long dry spell may take a toll on the 'Champagne of teas'

Lower crop expected in South India; Munnar, Nilgirs impacted by weather conditions

Census to find out the exact number of vultures flying across South India

The vulture census, which is being conducted jointly in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, will give an exact number of the vultures in South India

We will rid Karnataka of corruption in five years: Home minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asked the people of Karnataka to repose faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and said the BJP would give such a government that it would rid the State of corruption and make Karnataka number one in South India within five years. Addressing a public meeting at Sandur, a Congress stronghold, in this district, Shah also took potshots at the M Mallikarjun Kharge-led outfit and the JD(S), saying they were dynastic parties which cannot do good to the people. "On one hand there is PM Modi-led BJP strengthening India, and on the other there is Rahul Gandhi-led Congress linked with 'Tukde-Tukde' gang", he said. Trust PM Modi and Yediyurappa once, and we (BJP) will give such a government that it will rid Karnataka of corruption and make it a number one state in South India, Shah said Assembly elections are due in Karnataka by May.

Blast cases: NIA raids 60 locations in South India on Wednesday morning

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala in connection with last year's Coimbatore and Mangaluru blast cases.

Daiki Axis Japan to infuse investments to expand presence in south India

Daiki Axis Japan will infuse fresh investments to expand its presence in south India, a company official said. In November, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the company's second unit in India in Palwal, which was set up with an investment of Rs 200 crore to produce sewage water treatment units. A unit is already operational at Vapi in Gujarat. When asked about future investment plans, Kamal Tiwari, CEO of Daiki Axis India, said: "Our next plan is to set up a factory either in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka or Tamil Nadu. "Meetings have already been done with all these states. As we start getting approvals, we will begin construction work immediately by 2023 to cater our demand." The company's long-term plan is to set up a manufacturing unit in each state of India, he said. The Vapi and Palwal plants on an average have the annual capacity to produce around 1,000 sewage water treatment units each with Japanese "Johkasou" technology used to treat domestic

Alstom wins Rs 798 cr deal to manufacture 78 metro cars for Chennai Metro

Will make 26 metro trains with three coaches each for a 26-kmn corridor connect Poonamallee Bypass and Light House

PM to embark on 2-day visit to southern states today, to launch projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to four southern states starting today to launch various developmental projects worth over Rs 25,000 crore

DBS Bank India seeks three-fold jump in gold loan portfolio in 5 yrs: Exec

Lender's amalgamation with Lakshmi Vilas Bank expanded its reach in South India

November likely to see above normal rains in South India, says IMD

The rains should aid planting of the rabi crop and also its early growth, mainly in crops such as wheat, mustard and chana

OYO to bring onboard 600 new hotels, homes in South India by year-end

Buoyed by the strong booking trends in the business as well as liesure travel segments, OYO is looking to significantly increase hotels and homes (storefronts) in South India on its platform

Collections, endorsement deals: South Indian stars outshining Bollywood

Arjun endorses redBus, KFC, Zomato and Astral, and charges Rs 7.5 crore per brand endorsement. Ranveer Singh, on the other hand, charges Rs 3-3.5 crore per endorsement

South India ports log surge in traffic as ships skip crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Industry bodies said at least 10 per cent of normal cargo is being diverted from Sri Lanka to Indian ports due to multiple reasons like congestion and shortage in fuel availability

The duality of India

The relative calm in southern states, while the north of the country sees frequent protests should be a cause for concern