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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: 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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  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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  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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  Udhayanidhi, son of MK Stalin, appointed as Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu amid Cabinet reshuffle

  September 28, 2024 23:46 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin is currently the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet. He will also get the portfolio of Planning and Development.

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  Balasubrahmanyam death anniversary: Street in Chennai renamed after legendary playback singer

  September 25, 2024 19:20 IST

  On the fourth death anniversary of SP Balasubrahmanyam, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin renamed a street in Chennai to honor the legendary playback singer's lasting impact on Indian music and culture.

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  Tamil Nadu accident: Six killed in van crash after driver allegedly falls asleep near Ulundurpet

  September 25, 2024 14:15 IST

  The accident resulted in a traffic pile-up on the highway for a while, as authorities cleared the wreckage. All six victims were male occupants of the van, as per police.

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  TN Governor's 'Secularism European concept not Bhartiya' remark creates row, Congress demands action

  September 24, 2024 0:06 IST

  Citing the Constituent Assembly discussions, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said it was deliberated there that Bharat is a country of dharma.

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  Tamil Nadu: History-sheeter killed in encounter with Chennai Police, second incident in a week

  September 23, 2024 10:31 IST

  This is the second encounter that has been carried out in Chennai in a week and the third since the murder of the accused in BSP leader Armstrong's murder.

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  Tamil Nadu: 12-year-old boy attacked over sacred thread, state BJP Vice President reacts

  September 22, 2024 23:35 IST

  The boy identified as Akhilesh was attacked for wearing sacred thread in Tamil Nadu's Thirunelveli. He was also threatened with death in case he wore it in the future.

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  Garuda Aerospace to establish dedicated defence drone facility near Chennai

  September 21, 2024 17:54 IST

  Garuda Aerospace aims to innovate in several areas, developing drones with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, alongside swarm drones, tethered drones, and underwater drones.

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  Tamil Nadu: History-sheeter Balaji shot dead in police encounter in Chennai's remote area

  September 18, 2024 14:26 IST

  The encounter took place when the police were carrying out vehicle checkups at Mullaiagar Checkpost at around 4:30 am. The other suspect with Balaji was identified as Sathyamoorthy.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces 19 MoUs worth Rs 7,618 crore signed during US visit

  September 14, 2024 19:02 IST

  Stain informed that a total of 19 MoUs have been signed in these meetings—eight in San Francisco and 11 in Chicago.

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  Former Rajya Sabha MP Maitreyan quits BJP, returns to AIADMK

  September 13, 2024 20:26 IST

  V Maitreyan was expelled from the AIADMK in October 2022 for anti-party activities, which was supported by expelled leader and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.

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  Chennai power outage: Parts of city face blackouts after fire at substation, electricity restored

  September 13, 2024 10:12 IST

  Chennai power outage: According to officials, the blackout lasted for three hours and power was restored by 2:00 am on September 13.

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  Five of family, including 3-year-old child, killed after car collides with lorry in Tamil Nadu

  September 12, 2024 10:35 IST

  The family was going towards Mayiladuthurai from Chennai when the lorry hit their vehicle killing all five of them early today.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at MK Stalin, says, 'Pitting states against each other over NEP is...'

  September 09, 2024 18:12 IST

  The Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of trying to pit states against each other to make a point about the non-implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP).

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  Vellore female infanticide: Tamil Nadu Police to constitute special team to probe similar cases

  September 07, 2024 11:23 IST

  Vellore female infanticide: The Tamil Nadu medical department has also stepped up enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 to curb female foeticide.

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  Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at firecracker godown in Salem, injured rushed to hospital | VIDEO

  September 04, 2024 23:57 IST

  Several individuals sustained injuries in the incident and were quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The extent of the injuries is still being evaluated. Authorities are on the scene, working to control the fire and investigate its cause.

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  Tamil Nadu: Four friends killed as car rams into stationary truck near Chennai

  September 04, 2024 14:35 IST

  The incident took place near the Semmancheri Kuppam bus stand, Chennai East Coast Road.

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  Mekedatu dam project to benefit Tamil Nadu, says Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

  September 03, 2024 17:51 IST

  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated that the Mekedatu dam project will benefit Tamil Nadu, especially with the abundant monsoon rains boosting Cauvery River inflows. While addressing concerns from Tamil Nadu, he emphasised that the project would favour Tamil Nadu more than Karnataka.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed, four injured after blast at firecrackers factory in Thoothukudi, CM reacts

  September 01, 2024 8:26 IST

  According to police, the entire structure of the godown of the factor was completely gutted in the accidental blast.

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  Tamil Nadu: Private school gets bomb threat email in Tiruchirappalli

  August 29, 2024 12:03 IST

  Trichy bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were rushed to the school to search for the bomb while the school declared a holiday because of the bomb threat.

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  Chennai Power Outage: Electricity supply to be suspended today | List of affected areas, timings

  August 28, 2024 9:23 IST

  Tamil Nadu capital city will experience a scheduled power cut in several areas on August 28 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance work.

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  Sri Lankan Navy arrests eight fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to Centre

  August 27, 2024 16:03 IST

  In the latest instance, eight fishermen who set sail from Rameswaram were arrested and their boat seized, Stalin told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a letter.