Amid speculations over the post of Tamil Nadu BJP president which is lying vacant, two important meetings took place on Wednesday. While Tamil Maanila Congress president G K Vasan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan met superstar Rajinikanth in Chennai. Vasan on Wednesday had a one-to-one meeting with… Continue reading "G K Vasan meets Modi, Ponnar meets Rajini"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is expressing his love for Tamil and Tamil Nadu in multiple occasions, will release the Thai translated version of Thirukkural in Thailand. Modi, who left for his visit to Bangkok today, will release the Thai version of Thirukkural at a glittering ceremony to be attended by top international personalities. The PM today said India will… Continue reading "Modi to release Thirukkural in Thai"
After hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping, Tamil Nadu, reports claimed, is all ready to host Vladimir Putin, the Russian President. They said, he, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be in Tamil Nadu in January 2020. The reports stated that Putin will be in Tamil Nadu in January 2020 to witness the famous bull-taming sport Jallikattu at Alanganallur during… Continue reading "Modi, Putin to visit Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu during Pongal?"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the Tamil Nadu government and Chief Minister K Palaniswami for the “excellent arrangements” done for the second India-China informal summit held near Chennai recently. In a statement today, the Tamil Nadu government said Modi in a letter, appreciated Palaniswami, the people of the state, cultural organisations and others. In his letter, Modi told Palaniswami… Continue reading "PM appreciates CM for ‘excellent arrangements’ during India-China meet"
The beautiful visuals of the monuments at Mamallapuram, which served as a backdrop to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s informal meet, brought thousands of visitors to the world heritage site on Sunday. While many braved the scorching sun, some tourists chose to catch a glimpse of the moon rising over the Shore Temple in the evening. … Continue reading "Modi-Xi visit gives tourism push to Mamallapuram, people flock in large numbers"
On Day 2 of the informal meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram today, the former welcomed the latter in Tamil. “Madhippirkuriya virundhinarai varaverkiren,” Modi said. The two leaders startedthe second day of their informal summit with a tete-e-tete in the coastal temple town this morning. Modi and Xi exchanged views facing the sea… Continue reading "Day 2: Modi cleans beach, welcomes Xi in Tamil, discusses key issues"
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Tamil Nadu today and tomorrow for his second informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi since they met in China’s Wuhan in April last year. An unprecedented security is in place in Chennai and Mamallapuram. Trade issues, boundary disputes and multilateral cooperation are expected to dominate the “informal summit” at Mahabalipuram as the seaside… Continue reading "Modi, Xi in Tamil Nadu amid unprecedented security"
DMK president and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, M K Stalin has welcomed the summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to be held in Mamallapuram later this week. “It is welcome that Modi and Xing Ping are holding their meet in Tamil Nadu. I am so happy that the Chinese President is visiting… Continue reading "Stalin hails Modi-Xi meet in Mahabs, says he is happy about it"
The Chennai and Kanchipuram police are gearing up to provide unprecedented security cover ahead of the summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to be held in Mamallapuram. While policemen are already involved in taking details of foreign tourists visiting Mamallapuram, the entire stretch of ECR and OMR have also been brought under tight vigil with multi… Continue reading "Chennai, Mahabs get ready for Modi-Xi meet: Tight security, civic facelift & more"
With the Tamil Nadu government seeking permission from the Madras high court to put up banners welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for the bilateral summit at Mamallapuram, Kamal Haasan on Wednesday opposed the move. “Honourable @PMOIndia While Thamizh Nadu and Thamizhians are struggling to cope up with the loss of Shubasri’s death, the Thamizh Nadu… Continue reading "Kamal Haasan’s appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi"