Five Tamil Nadu Products Win GI Tags, Raising State’s Heritage Count to 74

December 2, 2025

Five Tamil Nadu Products Win GI Tags, Raising State’s Heritage Count to 74

Tamil Nadu adds five new products to its GI tag list. These include Woraiyur cotton sari, Kavindapadi jaggery powder, Namakkal soapstone cookware, Thooyamalli rice, and Ambasamudram wooden toys. This boosts the state’s total to 74 GI-tagged products, highlighting its rich craft and agriculture.

West Bengal Spends Only ₹58.51 Crore Under PMMSY, Union Minister Flags Delay

December 2, 2025

West Bengal Spends Only ₹58.51 Crore Under PMMSY, Union Minister Flags Delay

West Bengal delayed implementing the central fisheries scheme PMMSY for two years. It spent just ₹58.51 crore out of ₹114 crore approved. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted state reluctance and insufficient cooperation during his Lok Sabha speech.

Labour Court Rejects Reinstatement Appeal of Maruti Worker Fired After 2012 Manesar Violence

December 2, 2025

Labour Court Rejects Reinstatement Appeal of Maruti Worker Fired After 2012 Manesar Violence

The Industrial Tribunal refused to reinstate Ram Niwas, fired along with 546 others following the 2012 Manesar plant violence. The court stressed strict discipline. About 350 workers continue their legal fight for reinstatement.

Baashyaam Group Registers ₹1,212 Crore Haddows Road Property in Chennai

December 2, 2025

Baashyaam Group Registers ₹1,212 Crore Haddows Road Property in Chennai

Baashyaam Group officially registered a prime 5.8-acre property on Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, worth ₹1,212 crore. CBRE advised the deal. The group is exploring new development plans.

Ajay Devgn to Build Film City, Telangana Signs Key Tourism Deals at Global Summit

December 1, 2025

Ajay Devgn to Build Film City, Telangana Signs Key Tourism Deals at Global Summit

Telangana will sign major MoUs at its Global Summit on Dec 8-9, including Ajay Devgn's film city and Vantara's wildlife night safari. The state also plans a ₹3,000 crore expo centre and three hotels.