Thoothukudi
Coverage of Thoothukudi in the Nexus archive.
- Madras HC dismisses ED’s plea to transfer disproportionate assets case against Anitha Radhakrishnan from Thoothukudi to Madurai
Madras High Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's request to transfer the disproportionate assets case against Anitha Radhakrishnan from Thoothukudi to Madurai. The court argued that transferring the case would delay the trial, which is nearing conclusion.
- State government initiates meetings with stakeholders on land acquisition for shipyard project in Thoothukudi
The state government has started meetings with stakeholders regarding land acquisition for a shipyard project in Thoothukudi. The initiative aims to facilitate discussions on acquiring land for the development.
- Man dies days after arrest in Thoothukudi; family alleges custodial torture
Arunachalam was arrested for illegal sale of liquor bottles and later admitted to Thoothukudi government hospital after his July 17 release. He died days after his arrest, with his family alleging custodial torture.
- Five IPS officers transferred in Tamil Nadu; Thoothukudi, Sivaganga SPs swapped
Five IPS officers were transferred in Tamil Nadu, with the Senior Police Officers (SPs) of Thoothukudi and Sivaganga being swapped.
- BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran condemns police officer for ‘threatening’ Thoothukudi journalists
BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran condemned a police officer for making aggressive gestures and threatening journalists in Thoothukudi. The incident occurred when journalists attempted to obtain comments from arrested DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan.
- Indian seafarer dies after days without medical help aboard oil tanker
Nishanth Uirthanathan, a 35-year-old Indian seafarer from Thoothukudi, died aboard the MT Celestial Sea after days of illness and delayed medical assistance. His death has sparked concerns about maritime safety, crew welfare, and emergency response systems for seafarers in high-risk waters.
- HD KSOE executives meet T.N. CM Vijay on proposed ₹38,000-crore shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi
HD KSOE executives met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to discuss a proposed ₹38,000-crore shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi. The Chief Minister assured the government would provide necessary support for the project's execution.
- Young woman’s suspicious death in Thoothukudi turns out to be murder; brother, mother arrested
An 18-year-old woman in Thoothukudi was initially reported to have died by suicide, but an investigation revealed she was murdered by her family due to her relationship with a man from Salem. Police have ruled out caste as a motive in the case.
- India Earnings Revival Under Threat as Commodity Prices Surge
VinFast Auto Ltd., a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, is investing $500 million to establish a new factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The move aims to position India as a gateway for expanding into South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, as stated by CEO Pham Sanh Chau.