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Topic: Tamil Nadu

All about Foxconn in India — boosted manufacturing in TN, under scanner for labour practices

Foxconn's presence in Tamil Nadu has turned the state into India's electronics manufacturing hub, but Reuters investigation into its hiring practices at iPhone plant sparks concerns, again.

Labour ministry takes note of Reuters investigation into Foxconn, asks for report from TN government

Foxconn explicitly does not hire married women, with job advertisements targeted solely at unmarried women, the Reuters investigation has revealed.

Only 2 Dalit MPs with PhD in LS, both from TN. Theses on Meenakshipuram conversions, ‘untouchable’ saint

Of 543 newly elected Lok Sabha MPs, only 28 have PhD including four from Tamil Nadu, Dr Thol. Thirumavalavan, Dr D. Ravi Kumar, Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian & Dr Ganapathy Rajkumar.

How VCK won with big margins in Tamil Nadu LS polls when Dalit parties in other states drew a blank

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi won 2 seats while BSP drew a blank in UP & RPI(A) didn't get to contest even a single seat in Maharashtra. Analysts say VCK tying up with INDIA bloc helped.

Death toll rises to 57 in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakuruchi hooch tragedy

A total of seven people including 5 men and 2 women out of 156 people who were undergoing treatment at hospitals in Tamil Nadu after consuming illicit liquor have been discharged.

In TN’s Kallakurichi, locals say brewing & sale of illicit liquor is an ‘open secret’ — ‘even kids know’

Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy has risen to 47, with at least 5 children being orphaned. According to residents, the problem has gone unchecked by police for decades.

Death toll from Tamil Nadu tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47

The Tamil Nadu government said it was taking steps to identify people involved in the production of methanol - a toxic chemical normally used for industrial purposes.

Death toll rises to 34 in Tamil Nadu illicit liquor case, BJP announces state-wide protest on 22 June

CM Stalin has announced Rs 10 lakh for the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those being treated in the hospital.

30 dead, over 70 hospitalised after consuming illicit arrack in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi

Kallakurichi police have arrested Govindraj alias Kannukutty (49), who allegedly sold illicit pocket liquor in area. District collector, several police officers transferred, suspended.

Days after CPI(M) office in TN vandalised for facilitating inter-caste marriage, couple still in hiding

The couple left their house on 12 June and sought refuge at the CPI(M) party office next day. They are now struggling to register their marriage and fear for their lives.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?