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  Udhayanidhi Stalin says he is Kalaignar's grandson, won't apologise on Sanatana row

  October 22, 2024 20:37 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin said he followed Periyar, Dravidian icon CN Annadurai and late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and uttered only what such leaders had said in the past.

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  NIA arrests 3 more accused in ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb blast case

  October 21, 2024 21:57 IST

  The attack, executed through a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), was driven by Jamesha Mubeen, driven by a fervent adherence to hardcore ISIS ideology.

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  50 passengers miraculously escape after two buses collide in Salem, spine-chilling video surfaces

  October 21, 2024 11:35 IST

  Over 50 passengers narrowly escaped after two private buses collided in Salem. The shocking incident was caught on the dashboard camera.

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  MK Stalin urges Centre to remove governor in row over state anthem, here's what happened

  October 19, 2024 6:32 IST

  Urging the Centre to recall the governor, Stalin accused RN Ravi of insulting national unity and the governor also hit back, claiming that the chief minister had made a racist remark against him.

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  MK Stalin urges PM Modi to reconsider Hindi events in non-Hindi states

  October 18, 2024 16:25 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged PM Modi to reconsider Hindi events in non-Hindi states, emphasising the need to respect India's linguistic diversity and promote local languages equally.

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  IMD issues heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu: Flights, trains cancelled amid severe weather forecast

  October 16, 2024 7:21 IST

  The IMD has issued an extremely heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, impacting flights and trains in Chennai and nearby districts. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday and deployed disaster management teams to handle the situation.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: Trains, domestic flights cancelled, IMD predicts heavy rains for tomorrow

  October 15, 2024 20:16 IST

  The IMD in its bulletin said that Tamil Nadu is witnessing heavy rains due to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. Waterlogging was reported in several parts of the state, including Chennai and other places.

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  Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Waterlogging, traffic hit Chennai, schools closed | LATEST UPDATES

  October 15, 2024 10:18 IST

  Chennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.

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  Heavy rains in Chennai: Schools, colleges closed on Tuesday, work from home advisory for employees

  October 14, 2024 17:41 IST

  Chennai rains: The Tamil Nadu government has issued a work-from-home advisory for employees in the worst-affected areas from October 15 to 18.

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  Tamil Nadu train mishap: Heavy rain hinders restoration efforts at Bagmati Express accident site

  October 12, 2024 10:54 IST

  At least 19 passengers were injured in the incident, with those sustaining serious injuries transported to Government Stanley Medical College Hospital in Chennai. Three serious passengers were getting treatment in the ICU.

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  Trichy flight scare: 109 passengers resume journey to Sharjah, others opt to delay travel

  October 12, 2024 9:15 IST

  According to the information released, of the 144 passengers aboard the flight yesterday, only 109 agreed to travel to Sharjah, while the remaining passengers chose not to travel for the time being.

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  Bagmati Express accident: Restoration process underway, Railways set up help desk

  October 12, 2024 9:25 IST

  The train collided with the rear part of a stationary goods train causing injuries to 19 passengers. After the collision, two coaches caught fire.

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  Mysuru-Darbhanga Express derails: Three trains halted in Chennai-Gudur region, likely to be diverted

  October 11, 2024 23:34 IST

  A passenger train from Mysore to Darbhanga via Perambur collided with a goods train standing at Kavarappettai railway station near Thiruvallur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is closely monitoring the rescue operations.

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  Two AC coaches of Mysore-Darbhanga Express catch fire near Thiruvallur | WATCH VIDEO

  October 11, 2024 23:46 IST

  Tamil Nadu train fire: Police said that an express train rammed into a stationary train at Kavarapettai in Tamil Nadu and several passengers are feared injured.

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  Darbhanga Express catches fire after colliding with freight train in Tamil Nadu, passengers injured

  October 11, 2024 23:33 IST

  Railway sources say the train collided with the rear of a stationary train. According to the available information, the passenger train collided with a goods train standing on the same track. The impact was seen more on the goods train.

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  Air India Express flight to Sharjah lands in Trichy after facing hydraulic failure, passengers safe

  October 11, 2024 21:30 IST

  With 140 passengers onboard, the Air India Express flight took off from Trichy airport for Sharjah at 5.43 pm but soon developed a technical snag. However, the aircraft landed safely and all passengers are safe now.

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  Weather Update: Heavy rains predicted for Tamil Nadu from Oct 12 as low pressure forms

  October 10, 2024 19:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: As per the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), several districts such as Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Myladuthurai, Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur, and Thiruvarur are expected to be affected.

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  NIA arrest Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir chief Faizul Rahman

  October 09, 2024 22:58 IST

  The agency alleged that Rahman was actively engaged with the other arrested members of the gang in propagating secessionism and seeking military assistance from Pakistan to liberate Kashmir.

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  Chennai: College student dies after being thrashed in group clash

  October 09, 2024 17:03 IST

  Chennai news: The victim, identified as Sundar, an undergraduate political science student, passed away at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital following an attack at the Moore Market Complex.

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  Chennai: IAF air show-related deaths due to 'extreme heat,' says DMK's Health Minister

  October 07, 2024 12:31 IST

  According to the minister, the timing for the two-hours air show (from 11 am to 1 pm) was decided by the IAF based on weather conditions and the IAF had advised people to bring umbrellas, wear caps and cooling glasses and also bring water bottles with them.

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  Chennai air show: Five spectators die, over 200 faint due to suffocation at Marina Beach

  October 07, 2024 0:02 IST

  Chennai air show: The Lighthouse metro station nearby and Chennai MRTS railway station at Velachery, which serves as the closest junction connecting Chintadripet near the Marina, were swarmed by several hundreds of people and many found it difficult to even get a foothold to stand on the platform.

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  Chennai Air Show: IAF’s aerobatic prowess steals hearts at Marina Beach ahead of 92nd Air Force Day

  October 06, 2024 16:13 IST

  Chennai Air Show: The IAF conducted a full dress rehearsal at the airshow on Friday in coordination with the Tambaram unit of the IAF. It is the third time the IAF conducted its airshow outside the national capital and the first time in South India.

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  Aircraft from Muscat suffers tyre burst during landing at Chennai airport, passengers safe

  October 05, 2024 21:56 IST

  As per the airport authorities, the return journey of the aircraft has been cancelled and all the passengers have been accommodated in various hotels across the city.

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  Chennai Metro rail phase 2 project gets Centre's approval | Check speed and length of 3 corridors

  October 03, 2024 23:58 IST

  Chennai Metro phase 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier on September 27 and sought early release of pending funds for Chennai metro project.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two colleges, seven schools receive hoax bomb threat in Tiruchirappalli

  October 03, 2024 17:00 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: The institutions that received the bomb threat are St Joseph's College, Holy Cross College, Manapparai Campion School, Sammath School, Arcot School, Acharya School, Kampan School, St Anne's School and Rajam Public School.

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  Supreme Court's relief for Isha foundation, restrains police from taking any further action

  October 03, 2024 13:05 IST

  The Isha Foundation, led by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, has filed a Supreme Court challenge against a Madras High Court order for a report on criminal cases related to the foundation amid allegations of brainwashing and captivity.

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  Fishermen stage protest after Sri Lankan Navy arrests 17 fishermen from Rameshwaram | VIDEO

  September 30, 2024 8:18 IST

  17 fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were venturing off the Rameswaram coast on Sunday. The protesting fishermen demanded urgent measures for the safe return of their fellow community members.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

  September 29, 2024 23:25 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has called on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take swift diplomatic action following the arrest of 17 Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.