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  Tamil YouTuber Irfan reveals sex of his unborn child, Health Department raps move, issues notice

  May 22, 2024 11:00 IST

  The YouTuber had revealed the gender of his unborn child in one of his videos, drawing notice from the Tamil Nadu Health Department which asked him to take down the video.

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  Stalin takes exception to PM Modi's 'Ratna Bhandar keys' remark, asks not to malign Tamils for votes

  May 21, 2024 16:46 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks from yesterday's Odisha rally saying that people will understand his 'duplicity' of praising Tamils in the state while speaking ill of them outside.

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  Heavy rainfall lashes Kanyakumari, IMD issues very heavy rainfall alert for Kerala

  May 18, 2024 21:37 IST

  The local authorities, including PWD are at alert citing the incessant rainfalls in Kanyakumari and parts of Tamil Nadu. Yesterday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

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  After Mumbai hoarding collapse, Chennai Corporation orders removal of illegal billboards

  May 17, 2024 21:43 IST

  Tragic incident of hoarding collapse in Mumbai that unfolded after strong winds hit the city on May 13, lead to the demise of 16 people, raising a concern over the illegal and unaudited billboards in the cities.

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  Tamil Nadu: 9 dead in fireworks factory blast in Sivakasi, President, CM Stalin express condolences

  May 09, 2024 20:44 IST

  According to reports, the blast resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, with several others sustaining injuries. Rescue operations were promptly initiated following the explosion, with emergency services rushing to the scene to aid the injured and assess the extent of damage.

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  Tamil Nadu: 5 medical students drown in sea off Kanniyakumari coast

  May 06, 2024 17:19 IST

  According to the media reports, the students were a part of a large group from a medical college that came to Kanniyakumari to attend a marriage ceremony. The incident happened when a few students decided to visit a closed beach in the coastal city.

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  Former Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam slams DMK govt over Congress leader's murder

  May 05, 2024 17:08 IST

  After being reported missing on May 2, Congress' Tirunelveli East district unit president Danasingh's dead body was found at his farm house in Karaichuthupudur village.

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  YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested for 'defamatory remarks against police' in Coimbatore

  May 04, 2024 21:22 IST

  Savukku Shankar is a political commentator and a YouTuber, who runs a YouTube channel named Savukku Media. His YouTube channel has a subscriber base of over half-a-million.

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  Explosion at Tamil Nadu stone quarry kills three workers, CM Stalin expresses sorrow

  May 01, 2024 23:29 IST

  Three workers lost their lives in a tragic explosion at a stone quarry in Tamil Nadu. The blast, which occurred during the unloading of explosives, resulted in severe damage, with body parts scattered and buried in debris.

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  Chennai residents unite to save toddler hanging from window porch | WATCH

  April 29, 2024 9:49 IST

  In a daring rescue in Thirumullaivoyal, Avadi, Chennai, quick-thinking residents saved a toddler dangling from a window porch, averting a potential tragedy. Dramatic footage captured the heroic efforts, including the formation of a human pyramid, which led to the child's safe retrieval.

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  Stalin cautions Centre over disaster relief fund, says 'TN watching BJP govt’s deception...'

  April 27, 2024 22:30 IST

  MK Stalin said that the Tamil Nadu government has so far spent Rs 2,477 crore from the State Disaster Fund towards the immediate relief and rehabilitation of the affected people.

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  Tamil Nadu farmers rally at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, scale mobile tower in protest | WATCH

  April 24, 2024 14:50 IST

  Over 100 farmers from Tamil Nadu converged at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against the central government's policies, focusing on issues related to crop prices and river interlinking. Their demonstration entered its second day, with protestors scaling a mobile tower to intensify their demands.

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  Tamil Nadu: Steel-cutting ceremony of 3rd cadet-training ship held at Kattupalli

  April 21, 2024 15:02 IST

  The contract for indigenous design and the construction of three cadet-training ships was concluded between the defence ministry and L&T in March 2023

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  Vidhya Rani, NTK candidate from Krishnagiri and daughter of Veerappan, to contest Lok Sabha polls

  April 16, 2024 13:20 IST

  Lok Sabha elections: Vidhya Rani, daughter of the notorious sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, steps into politics as the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate for Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency, pledging to continue her father's legacy.

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  Election Commission’s flying squad inspects Rahul Gandhi’s chopper in Tamil Nadu | WATCH

  April 15, 2024 13:06 IST

  The inspection of political leaders’ vehicles and aircraft is a standard procedure implemented by the Election Commission to ensure adherence to election guidelines and regulations. Such checks aim to maintain the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two cases registered against K Annamalai for violating model code of conduct

  April 15, 2024 9:15 IST

  The cases have been registered at Sulur and Singanallur police stations respectively, the police informed.

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  AIMIM extends support to EPS-led AIADMK in TN for LS polls, tie-up also for Assembly elections

  April 13, 2024 21:08 IST

  AIMIM had allied with TTV Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) in Tamil Nadu for the 2021 Assembly polls and contested from three seats. The AIADMK was part of the BJP-led NDA then.

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  Lok Sabha Election 2024: Annamalai booked over alleged poll violation, BJP-DMK workers clash

  April 12, 2024 15:33 IST

  BJP Tamil Nadu chief and Coimbatore candidate K Annamalai was booked for allegedly violating the campaign time for the Lok Sabha elections set by the Election Commission, the police said.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi addresses public meeting in Vellore, says 'DMK a family company'

  April 10, 2024 11:43 IST

  Tamil Nadu will witness polling for all 39 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of the general elections on April 19. In the previous general elections in 2019, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance secured a significant victory, winning 38 out of 39 seats in the state.

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  'Chennai has won me over': PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Tamil Nadu's capital | WATCH

  April 09, 2024 23:29 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, as part of the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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  DRI seizes 4.9 kg smuggled foreign origin gold mid-sea in Tamil Nadu

  April 06, 2024 12:45 IST

  Three people were detained for interrogation after the boat carrying smuggled gold was seized near Tamil Nadu.

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  Lok Sabha elections: DMK gains ground in Tamil Nadu political arena, forces AIADMK to target BJP

  April 01, 2024 6:27 IST

  In the lead-up to the Tamil Nadu elections, the DMK, led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, is actively shaping the electoral narrative, prompting the AIADMK to shift its focus towards the BJP.

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  Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha Election 2024: Triangular contest among Congress, AIADMK and BJP

  April 18, 2024 14:27 IST

  Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency is set to witness a triangular contest in the 2024 general elections as the Congress looks to retain its seat while the BJP eyes clinching its lost seat.

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  Chennai: Three dead after false ceiling inside Sekhmet club collapses, police probe on

  March 28, 2024 21:59 IST

  At least three persons, including two from Manipur, were killed when the ceiling of a pub collapsed in Chennai, a senior police official said.

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  Chennai South Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DMK stronghold set to witness triangular face-off

  April 20, 2024 17:34 IST

  Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Incumbent DMK MP Tamizhachi Thangapandian will face-off former Telangana Governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, while the AIADMK has fielded ex-MP Dr J Jayavardhan, who won from here in 2014.

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  DMDK announces 5 candidates, Vijayakanth's son Vijay Prabhakaran to contest from Virudhunagar

  March 22, 2024 16:03 IST

  For the DMDK, which was founded by actor-politician 'Captain' Vijayakanth in 2005, this would be the first election the party is set to fight after his death on December 28 last year. His wife and DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth described the AIADMK as a "natural ally."

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  Lok Sabha elections: EC directs action against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for Tamilians remark

  March 21, 2024 0:03 IST

  The election body asked the Karnataka CEO to act against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje over her controversial remark about the people of Tamil Nadu.

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  PMK accepts BJP's leadership in Tamil Nadu for 2024 polls: Know significance of Ramadoss-led party

  March 19, 2024 12:57 IST

  The BJP has expanded its allies in Tamil Nadu, heading into the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The latest addition to the NDA is the PMK, which has a strong presence in the northern districts of the state. The BJP is hoping to open its account in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming polls.How will new allies help?