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  MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi makes controversial remarks on 'Sanatana dharma', sparks row

  September 03, 2023 11:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stailn's son Udhayanidhi Stalin said that ‘Sanatan Dharma’ is against social justice and equality.

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  Tamil Nadu: Govt announces major reshuffle of IAS officers, S. Krishnan named new MeitY secretary

  September 02, 2023 22:09 IST

  S. Krishnan is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). He will replace Ajay Prakash Sawhney, who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

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  Tamil Nadu: Special Cell probing suspected terror modules in Coimbatore after intel inputs

  August 31, 2023 23:36 IST

  Sources in the Tamil Nadu special police team said that they have received inputs from central intelligence agencies about certain terror modules becoming active of late.

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  Tamil Nadu: Ten Indian fishermen released from Sri Lanka arrive at Chennai airport

  August 29, 2023 12:25 IST

  The fishermen, who are from the Akkaraipettai village in Nagapattinam district, were fishing in the sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) when they were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.

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  Special court serves copy of ED chargesheet to Senthil Balaji, extends his remand till September 15

  August 28, 2023 17:09 IST

  Special Judge K Ravi, before whom Balaji was produced physically by the jail authorities, served a copy of the chargesheet, running to about 3,000 pages including documents, filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier.

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  Madurai train fire: Tour operator booked for 'illegal' carriage of gas cylinder

  August 27, 2023 0:02 IST

  Madurai train fire: At least nine pilgrims bound for Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu met with a tragic end on Saturday when a fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment at the railway station here in the small hours of Saturday.

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  Railway safety commissioner to hold statutory inquiry into Madurai train fire

  August 26, 2023 18:11 IST

  A M Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, Bengaluru, will hold the inquiry on Sunday at the DRM's conference Hall, Divisional Railway Manager's office Complex, Madurai.

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  Tamil Nadu: 10 killed, 20 injured in massive fire at Southern Railway's stationary coach

  August 26, 2023 12:59 IST

  The fire broke out in a coach of the train, which was carrying tourists from Madurai to Rameswaram. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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  Tamil Nadu: NIA arrests 1 more in India-Sri Lanka arms and drugs smuggling case

  August 25, 2023 17:01 IST

  The NIA had registered the illegal drugs and arms trade case in July last year.

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  Cauvery row: Tamil Nadu BJP chief accuses Congress of creating water dispute for political gains

  August 23, 2023 11:47 IST

  The Cauvery water dispute is over the sharing of water from the Cauvery River, which is a major river in South India. The dispute has been going on for decades and has led to several rounds of litigation.

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  Karnataka: Special prayers organised for success of Chandrayaan-3 in Dakshina Kannada | Video

  August 21, 2023 16:01 IST

  People with excitement waiting for August 23 when the Vikram Lander will land on the Moon's surface in the south pole.

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  SC agrees to constitute bench to hear Tamil Nadu's plea on Cauvery River water-sharing dispute

  August 21, 2023 11:41 IST

  The states have been locked in a decades-long battle over the sharing of water from the Cauvery River, which is a major source of irrigation and drinking water for millions of people in the region.

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  Udhayanidhi leads DMK's state-wide hunger strike against NEET, father Stalin backs demonstration

  August 20, 2023 15:35 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said DMK won't stop until NEET exemption is secured as his party DMK leader and son Udhaynidhi staged a hunger strike seeking to abolish the premium exam for medical.

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  AIADMK celebrates 50th foundation year, Palaniswami inaugurates party’s Madurai conference

  August 20, 2023 14:54 IST

  Palaniswami vowed to bring back the AIADMK to power in the next assembly elections. He also criticised the DMK government for its handling of the state's affairs.

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  Tamil Nadu: Car goes up in flames in Chennai | VIDEO

  August 19, 2023 9:15 IST

  Tamil Nadu: This incident caused traffic disruption on the GST main road for an hour. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

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  Tamil Nadu: Stalin urges President Murmu to clear state's anti-NEET Bill at the earliest

  August 14, 2023 20:06 IST

  Writing to the President, Stalin pointed to the "unfortunate consequences" due to the delay in the grant of approval to the Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021 and urged her to provide assent immediately.

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  Tamil Nadu: 19-year-old boy who had failed NEET twice dies by suicide, father kills himself

  August 14, 2023 14:56 IST

  The deceased, Jagadeeswaran, was spotted hanging in his room in the city's Chromepet region on August 12. He was hurried to a nearby hospotal where he was proclaimed brought dead.

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  Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in residential building in Chennai, tenders present at spot

  August 13, 2023 23:48 IST

  Meanwhile, another incident of fire was reported from Kumbakonam district of Tamil Nadu where the flames engulfed a 7-storey clothing store.

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  'No need for Governor consent:' Tamil Nadu Health Minister on NEET bill

  August 13, 2023 23:09 IST

  The state Assembly had last year once again adopted a Bill seeking exemption for Tamil Nadu from NEET, after Ravi returned it earlier.

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  Tamil Nadu: SC student attacked by classmates, CM Stalin concerned over 'casteism poison' in youth

  August 12, 2023 13:54 IST

  The sister of the boy also sustained injured in the incident at Nanguneri when the assailants barged into their house and thrashed the victim.

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  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, DMK leaders hold peace march on death anniversary of M Karunanidhi | WATCH

  August 07, 2023 10:44 IST

  Ruling DMK leaders commemorated the 5th death anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi. Karunanidhi was the founder of DMK.

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  'MK Stalin does not know Hindi or English that's why...': BJP's K Annamalai on language row

  August 06, 2023 6:54 IST

  Language is a politically very sensitive issue in Tamil Nadu. The state often saw a political stir over Hindi. The regional parties allege the BJP of Hindi imposition in the state.

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  ED seizes cash worth Rs 22 lakh, valuables from close associate of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaj

  August 05, 2023 17:15 IST

  Earlier, the Madras High Court reserved orders on writ petitions related to Balaji's continuance in the Cabinet despite his arrest and the withheld move by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi to dismiss him from the Council of Ministers.

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  Tamil Nadu: High Court frowns upon temple's decision to deny entry to widows

  August 05, 2023 16:05 IST

  The widowed woman wanted to participate in a two-day festival organised by the temple on August 8 and 9 and had even given a representation in this connection last month.

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  Tamil Nadu: Nirmala Sitharaman lays foundation stone for archeological museum in Adichanallur

  August 05, 2023 14:26 IST

  Adichanallur was one of the five archeological sites announced to be created as 'Iconic Sites' in the Union Budget 2020–21. It is an archeological site situated on the banks of the Tamirabarani River in this area.

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  Chennai: Two history-sheeters shot dead by police after they attack cops

  August 01, 2023 10:30 IST

  Chennai: An inquiry into the matter ordered by the Tamil Nadu police. Two criminals succeeded to flee from the scene.

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  PM Modi likely to flag off Chennai-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express in Tamil Nadu on August 6

  July 31, 2023 17:12 IST

  This Vande Bahrat train, which will have eight coaches, would only stop at two locations: Trichy and Madurai.

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  Tomato price touch Rs 200 per kg in Tamil Nadu as rainfall badly hits crop in K'taka, Andhra Pradesh

  July 30, 2023 17:20 IST

  Tomato price update: PV Ahmad, a wholesale vegetable dealer in Koyambedu market while speaking to media said, “There is a shortage in the arrival of tomatoes from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh due to the heavy losses in crop due to intermittent rain in these states."