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Sonia Gandhi arrives in Chennai to attend DMK Women's Rights Conference

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 14, 2023 9:47:18 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi along with the party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has arrived in Chennai to attend the DMK Women's Rights Conference on Saturday. ... read..

Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi arrive in Chennai to attend DMK Women's Rights Conference

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 14, 2023 5:48:57 AM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with the party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has arrived in Chennai to attend the DMK Women's Rights Conference on Saturday. ... read..

Major blow for Bangladesh as skipper Shakib Al Hasan suffer from cramps, goes for scan following defeat to New Zealand

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 14, 2023 3:46:46 AM IST

Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto provided an update on skipper Shakib Al Hasan who suffered from cramps during their 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand on Friday. ... read..

CWC 2023: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson sustains injury on left thumb during clash against Bangladesh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 11:46:54 PM IST

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, who has made a comeback after a prolonged injury, retired hurt as a precaution after the ball struck his left thumb in the ongoing World Cup against Bangladesh on Friday. ... read..

ICC CWC 2023: NZ's Trent Boult completes 200 ODI scalps, moves up in record books

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 7:48:38 PM IST

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult completed 200 wickets in ODI cricket, becoming only sixth Kiwi bowler to do so and fastest Kiwi bowler to reach the milestone. ... read..

CWC 2023: Around 1750 kids from various schools attend New Zealand's clash against Bangladesh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 6:48:30 PM IST

As a part of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association's (TNCA) effort to promote the sport for kids and wider audiences, the viewing experience for 1,750 school kids from multiple schools across the Chennai city is being facilitated during the ongoing clash bet ... read..

Cauvery dispute: TN to demand 16,000 cusecs of water from Karnataka at CWMA meet today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 3:48:23 PM IST

Amid a fresh wave of protests and war of words over the Cauvery water sharing dispute, Tamil Nadu's Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan said his government would demand the release of 16,000 cusecs of water from the river at a meeting of the Cauvery Wa ... read..

Bangladesh pacer Taksin Ahmed aims to hit 150km/hr speed

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 1:48:37 PM IST

Ahead of the match against New Zealand, Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed aims to achieve the bowling speed of 150km/hr, to become the first bowler to cross the mark for Bangladesh. ... read..

Kane Williamson confirms he will play WC clash against Bangladesh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 12, 2023 11:18:12 PM IST

Ahead of his side's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh at Chennai, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that he will feature in the match at the Chepauk Stadium on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK stages walkout from assembly after rift with speaker

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 11, 2023 4:17:44 PM IST

High drama unfolded in the Tamil Nadu assembly after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs walked out from the assembly over their demand to recognise RB Udhayakumar as Deputy LoP and the allotment of the seat for him in place of O Pa ... read..

TN: Manithaneya Jananayaga Katchi holds protest demanding release of long time serving prisoners

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 11, 2023 3:17:05 PM IST

Manithaneya Jananayaga Katchi cadres held a protest in Triplicane near Icehouse mosque, Chennai demanding the release of long-time serving prisoners in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Rivers cannot be owned by any state": DMK's TKS Elangovan on Cauvery water row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 11, 2023 2:17:05 PM IST

Amid the protest in Tamil Nadu over the Cauvery water issue, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan has said that Karnataka has to release water as rivers cannot be owned by any state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 17 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive at Chennai Airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 11, 2023 11:16:22 AM IST

Seventeen fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the territorial waters of the island nation arrived at the Chennai airport on Wednesday morning. ... read..

Annamalai calls DMK "den for corrupt", demands apology for "betraying" TN people

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 11, 2023 12:15:57 AM IST

The ruling party, DMK continues to be a "den for corruption", alleged Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai after Enforcement Directorate (ED) took possession of assets belonging to DMK MP A Raja on Tuesday. ... read..

US Development Finance Corporation announces full slate of investments in India

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 10, 2023 11:17:26 PM IST

The US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced its full slate of investments in India. ... read..

Cauvery row: Annamalai says resolution passed against K'taka in TN assembly was unilateral

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 10, 2023 11:16:52 PM IST

The legislative resolution passed in the Tamil Nadu assembly against the Karnataka government over the Cauvery water dispute was unilateral, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Annamalai on Tuesday. ... read..

"Ensure implementation of safety measures in firecracker factories, shops": Edappadi Palaniswami requests TN Govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 10, 2023 3:15:49 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi Palaniswami on Tuesday requested the DMK-led government in the state to ensure proper implementation of safety measures in the firecracker manufacturing factories and shops. ... read..

Vijay Antony's wife Fatima pays emotional tribute to daughter Meera

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 10, 2023 10:18:29 AM IST

Meera, Tamil film actor Vijay Antony and Fatima's daughter died by suicide on September 19. ... read..

"Awkward to play in front of a pavillion named after me": Virat Kohli

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 10, 2023 9:15:29 AM IST

India's batting ace Virat Kohli said it would be awkward to play in front of a pavillion named after him at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he honed his skills playing age-group cricket and Ranji Trophy. ... read..

CM Stalin should announce caste census in TN: PMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 11:20:26 PM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to conduct the caste-based census in the state, similar to the lines conducted in Bihar. ... read..

CWC 2023: India fielding coach T Dilip decodes Virat Kohli's acrobatic catch to dismiss Mitchell Marsh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 10:21:36 PM IST

India fielding coach T Dilip showered praise on star batter Virat Kohli for taking an acrobatic catch to remove Mitchell Marsh in Men in Blue's ICC World Cup clash against Australia on Sunday. ... read..

"Australia needs mindset shift against spin": Former skipper Aaron Finch

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 6:19:14 PM IST

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Aussies need a mindset shift against spin bowling and they failed to show intent against Indian spinners during their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Chennai. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes unanimous resolution urging Centre to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 4:15:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday passed a resolution unanimously urging the Centre to direct the Karnataka Government to release water to Tamil Nadu as per the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority. ... read..

CWC: Virat Kohli wins 'Gold medal' by team for best fielding against Australia in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 12:16:05 PM IST

Following India's thrilling six-wicket win against Australia in the fifth match of the ODI World Cup at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, Virat Kohli was awarded the gold medal for best fielding by Indian fielding coach T Dilip. ... read..

TN: CM Stalin to move resolution in Assembly asking Centre to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 11:21:46 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will move a resolution in the Assembly on Monday requesting the Centre to direct the Karnataka Government to release Cauvery water as per the orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority. ... read..

ICC Cricket World Cup: "Virat told me to play like Test....," says KL Rahul after win over Australia

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 12:19:46 AM IST

After India's six-wicket victory over Australia in their ICC Cricket World Cup campaign opener, middle-order batsman KL Rahul revealed that his batting partner, Virat Kohli, advised him to start slowly and play in a Test cricket-like manner, considering t ... read..

Mitchell Starc becomes quickest to take 50 wickets in ICC World Cup

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 12:19:21 AM IST

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc completed 50 wickets in the ICC World Cup, becoming only the second Australian and overall fifth bowler to do so. ... read..

ICC Cricket World Cup: "Not ideal....," says Australia skipper Cummins on dropping Virat's catch after loss to India

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 9, 2023 12:19:13 AM IST

Following his side's six-wicket loss to India in their ICC Cricket World Cup campaign opener, Australia captain Pat Cummins said that his team was at least 50 runs short of an ideal total, adding that it was not at all ideal to drop a catch of Virat Kohli ... read..

Rs 753 crore 'transferred' in pharmacy staff's bank account in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 9:15:56 PM IST

In much to his shock and surprise, a pharmacy staff from Chennai received a message that Rs 753 crore had been deposited in his Kotak Mahindra Bank account, the official said on Sunday. ... read..

CWC 2023: Glenn Maxwell completes 6,000 international cricket runs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 9:15:48 PM IST

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell completed 6,000 runs in international cricket on Sunday. ... read..

CWC: Jadeja, Kuldeep, Bumrah prevail as Indian bowling attack holds Australia at 199 runs in first inning

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 8:16:18 PM IST

In the fifth match of the 2023 ODI World Cup at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja delivered an outstanding performance, restricting the Australian batting lineup to a total of 199 runs on Sunday. ... read..

'Displayed remarkable skill...': Tamil Nadu CM hails Indian contingent for 107 medals at Asian Games

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 8:15:56 PM IST

After the Indian contingent's stellar performance and crossing 100 medals mark at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin praised the Indian athletes and said that they have displayed remarkable skill, determination, and dedi ... read..

Cricket World Cup: "There was turn in the wicket.....," says Jadeja after brilliant spell against Australia

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 8:15:39 PM IST

Following a brilliant performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Australia in Chennai, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that there was a turn in the wicket and he was also aware of the conditions because of him playing here for Indian P ... read..

"Giving that first punch, it inspired me": Indian players express admiration for Virender Sehwag

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 7:16:01 PM IST

Current Indian players have openly expressed their admiration for the former Indian opener, Virender Sehwag, whose fearless and aggressive style of cricket entertained millions of fans worldwide, with one of his trademarks being his penchant for hitting b ... read..

'Feels good to be back, travelling with team': Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 7:15:59 PM IST

India locked horns against Australia in the fifth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, before the start of the match Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that he feels good to be back after being out from the field d ... read..

BCCI honorary treasurer confirms India team won't sport alternate kit against Pakistan in World Cup

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 6:16:04 PM IST

Ashish Shelar, the honorary treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday that India will not be donning an alternate match kit during their high-octane ICC World Cup clash against Pakistan on October 14. ... read..

David Warner crosses 1,000 runs in ICC World Cup, becomes 3rd Aussie to reach landmark

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 5:15:45 PM IST

Australian opener David Warner crossed the 1000-run mark in the ICC Cricket World Cup on Saturday, becoming the only third Aussie to do so. ... read..

CWC: Australia win toss, decides to bat first against India; Ishan Kishan replaces Shubman Gill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 3:20:16 PM IST

Pat Cummins-led Australia won the toss and decided to bat first against Rohit Sharma's India in the fifth ODI World Cup 2023 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. ... read..

"I'm happy with the effort of players": Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 2:15:47 PM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his elation following his team's impressive 3-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

"We made a couple of individual errors": Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 2:15:41 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle expressed his disappointment with his team's performance in their recent Indian Super League (ISL) match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The team suffered a challenging 1-3 defeat at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Che ... read..

"I think Ishan Kishan fits in perfectly as an opening partner with Rohit Sharma": Dale Steyn

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 2:15:37 PM IST

We are only a couple of hours away from the blockbuster battle between India and Australia at the cricket World Cup. Speaking to Star Sports before the mega clash between India and Australia in the cricket World Cup, South African pace legend Dale Steyn s ... read..

CWC: "All preparations done for Cricket fans," says TN Sports Minister Udhayanidhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 8, 2023 2:15:21 PM IST

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Minister for Sports Development and Youth Welfare, announced that all the preparations have been made for the fans to watch the opening of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ... read..

Rohit Sharma admits his team got unfinished business with ICC Cricket World Cup

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 7, 2023 8:46:38 PM IST

Ahead of India's Cricket World Cup campaign opener against Australia, skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that a lot of players in the team have "unfinished business" when it comes to this tournament, but to win the title, the team needs to find a balance betwe ... read..

'Big moment for our country': Rohit Sharma hails men's team for historic gold at Asian Games

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 7, 2023 7:50:09 PM IST

Indian captain Rohit Sharma heaped praise on the men's cricket team for clinching a gold medal in the 19th Asian Games on Saturday. ... read..

"He's not ruled out yet": Rohit Sharma on Shubman Gill's fitness ahead of World Cup Australia clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 7, 2023 5:44:46 PM IST

India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said that star opener Shubman Gill has not been ruled out of the ICC World Cup opening match against Australia. ... read..

"We played more white ball cricket in India than Australia in last 10 years": Cummins ahead of India clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 7, 2023 4:50:13 PM IST

Ahead of their campaign opener of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup against India, Australian captain Pat Cummins said on Saturday they have played more white ball cricket in India as compared to their own country. ... read..

Indian Squash players receive warm welcome in Chennai after Asian Games medal haul

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 7, 2023 1:51:09 PM IST

Indian squash players Dipika Pallikal, Saurav Ghoshal, and Abhay Singh recieved a grand welcome on their arrival at Chennai airport on Saturday for their success at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. ... read..

YouTuber TTF Vasan's driving license suspended for next 10 years

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 7, 2023 11:51:12 AM IST

Popular Tamil YouTuber TTF Vasan's driving license has been suspended for the next ten years. ... read..

"Medical team hasn't ruled him out yet": Head Coach Rahul Dravid drops major update on Shubman Gill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 10:46:10 PM IST

India's men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid provided a major update on Shubman Gill who has been suffering from dengue fever according to sources. ... read..

Governor Ravi lobbying like a BJP spokesperson: DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 4:49:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan on Friday accused the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for disturbing peace and "lobyying" like a "spokesperson" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). ... read..

DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin mocks Income Tax raids at party leaders' houses

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 3:45:41 PM IST

Taking a jibe at the ongoing Income Tax raids on properties linked to DMK leaders, Tamil Nadu Minister and party leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said that they have "become like guests" now. ... read..

"Stalin is behaving like a dictator": AIADMK leader D Jayakumar on teachers' protest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 6:50:39 AM IST

AIADMK senior leader and former Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakumar on Thursday took a jibe at the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the detention of teachers who have been protesting for more than a week in Chennai against the state government for equ ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP chief pledges 'stronger' party focus ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 1:44:54 AM IST

With barely six months left for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Thursday said that they will be "focusing on strengthening the party" and presenting the progress card of the Modi government's nine years of rule. ... read..

Denmark announces alliance on wind energy with India

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 11:20:41 PM IST

Denmark has announced its Wind Alliance India (WAI) initiative in a bid to boost collaborative efforts between the two countries in the sustainable energy solutions sector and advance their joint global goal towards net neutrality, informed the Ministry o ... read..

Madras High Court refuises to grant bail to YouTuber TTF Vasan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 8:15:10 PM IST

The Madras High Court has refused to grant bail to YouTuber TDF Vasan, who was arrested in the case of causing an accident on the highway. ... read..

Annamalai hints at expansion of NDA in Tamil Nadu, says alliance is work in progress

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 4:22:44 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president Annamalai On Thursday hinted at the possibility of expansion of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu by saying that an alliance is a "work in progress". ... read..

BJP's vindictive politics knows no bounds: MK Stalin on Sanjay Singh's arrest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 3:15:59 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled central government over the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh saying that "their vindictive politics knows no bounds". ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Annamalai to kickstart meeting with BJP office bearers today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 12:19:53 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president Annamalai will hold a meeting with office bearers and district presidents from his party in Chennai on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: K Annamalai's Padha Yathra postponed due to illness

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 12:21:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai's Padha Yathra which was scheduled for October 6 has been postponed due to his illness, party leaders said on Wednesday. ... read..

CWC: India, Australia teams reach Chennai Airport ahead of their campaign opener

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 4, 2023 6:21:00 PM IST

The Indian and Australian cricket teams reached Chennai on Wednesday to play their first match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on October 8. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each in Kanniyakumari electrocution case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 4, 2023 3:20:14 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced an ex gratia of Rs two lakhs for the kin of the three deceased who died in Kanniyakumari due to electrocution on Tuesday night. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi to suspend NMC notification on new medical colleges

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 4, 2023 1:15:21 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to keep the notification issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in abeyance. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 3 members of same family electrocuted to death in Kanniyakumari

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 4, 2023 11:15:33 AM IST

Three people, including a pregnant woman, died due to electrocution on Tuesday night near Attoor of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Goods train derails in Kancheepuram East railway station, none injured

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 3, 2023 10:49:41 PM IST

A goods train carrying iron roads from Bellary in Karnataka derailed near the Kanchipuram Old Railway Station in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday evening, officials said. ... read..

Rajinikanth jets off to Kochi for shooting of his next movie

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 3, 2023 1:50:14 PM IST

Megastar Rajinikanth, who is gearing up for upcoming projects on Tuesday jetted off to Kochi for the shooting of his next. ... read..

Teachers protest in Tamil Nadu for equal pay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 3, 2023 5:44:03 AM IST

Hundreds of teachers continued their protest inside the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) campus for the fifth consecutive day on Monday and vowed to continue their protest further until their demands are met. ... read..

Stalin honours nine ISRO scientists from Tamil Nadu, announces scholarship programme

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 3, 2023 3:46:55 AM IST

In recognition of the significant contributions made by space scientists from Tamil Nadu to the nation, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced an award of Rs 25 lakh for each of the nine scientists affiliated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (I ... read..

Top INDIA bloc women leaders to address DMK Women Leaders Conference in Chennai on Oct 14

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 2, 2023 6:14:22 PM IST

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu will hold the Women Leaders Conference in Chennai on October 14, said MP and partys deputy general secretary K Kanimozhi on Monday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin wishes for successful "Grama Sabhas" across the state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 2, 2023 11:15:10 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended his best wishes for the smooth conduct and successful completion of "Grama Sabhas" scheduled to take place today across the state. ... read..

14 Minutes Miracle cleanliness challenge accomplished for Vande Bharat trains at Chennai stations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 2, 2023 12:15:30 AM IST

Vande Bharat Express trains were cleaned in just 14 minutes as part of the 14 Minutes Miracle challenge at railway stations in Chennai on Sunday, said officials. ... read..

DMK leader Elangovan accuses BJP of playing politics over Cauvery issue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 1, 2023 10:15:43 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Sunday targeted the BJP party over the Cauvery water sharing dispute, saying the BJP is doing politics in the state. ... read..

DA case: TN minister K Ponmudy files appeal in Supreme Court

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 1, 2023 2:16:12 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy, in his ongoing legal battle in the disproportionate assets (DA) case, filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on Saturday, seeking further consideration and potential resolution in this matter. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, several injured as tourist bus falls into gorge near Marapalam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 10:47:35 PM IST

At least eight people including three women were killed, while several others were seriously injured after a tourist bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge near Tamil Nadu's Marapalam on Saturday evening, police said. ... read..

35 injured as tourist bus falls into gorge near Tamil Nadu's Marapalam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 9:46:45 PM IST

As many as 35 tourists were injured when a bus they were travelling fell into a gorge near Tamil Nadu's Marapalam on Saturday evening, police said. ... read..

Vishal thanks I&B ministry for taking immediate steps in censor board corruption row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 12:49:05 PM IST

After the Information and Broadcasting ministry ordered an immediate inquiry into actor Vishals allegation that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakh to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the certification of the Hindi version of his Tamil film Mar ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Governor Ravi pays last respects to MS Swaminathan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 10:48:45 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Saturday paid his last respects to the mortal remains of the eminent agricultural scientist Prof MS Swaminathan. ... read..

One killed in petrol pump roof collapse in Tamil Nadu's Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 12:19:56 AM IST

One person died and six people sustained injuries after the roof of a petrol pump collapsed on them at Saidapet in Chennai on Friday, said police. ... read..

Six injured as roof of petrol pump collapses in Tamil Nadu's Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 29, 2023 10:15:11 PM IST

At least six people sustained injuries when the roof of a petrol pump collapsed on them at Saidapet in Chennai on Friday during heavy rainfall in the area, said police. ... read..

Strike is just political: DMKs Elangovan amid protests in Ktaka against release of water to Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 29, 2023 2:20:19 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Friday alleged ongoing protests in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu to be just political. ... read..

Ashok Leyland bags orders for 1,282 buses from Gujarat; shares rise

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 29, 2023 2:19:56 PM IST

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland on Friday announced it has bagged an order for 1,282 fully built buses from Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). ... read..

Will AIADMK replace Palaniswami if BJP asks?: Former Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 29, 2023 12:20:00 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has questioned the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) asking them if they would accept if the BJP sought to replace its general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami. ... read..

"Till end, he was committed to farmers' welfare...," says MS Swaminathan's daughter

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 3:13:41 PM IST

Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who passed away on Thursday in Chennai was till the very end committed to the welfare of farmers and to the upliftment of the poorest in society, according to his daughter Soumya Swaminathan. ... read..

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