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Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls: DMDK announces 5 candidates, Vijaya Prabhakaran to contest from Virudhunagar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 8:57:09 PM IST

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Friday announced its candidates for five Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu for the April 19 elections. ... read..

IPL 2024: AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam's musical touch to opening ceremony leaves Chennai audience in awe

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 8:56:47 PM IST

Adding a musical touch to the grand opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League, music maestros AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam left the audience in awe with their melodious performances. ... read..

IPL 2024: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis wins toss, opts to bat against CSK in blockbuster season opener

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 8:56:45 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the blockbuster opening clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 here at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

After SC's directive, TN governor Ravi administers oath to DMK's Ponmudy as minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 6:56:46 PM IST

A day after the Supreme Court's directive, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered oath to senior DMK leader K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet. ... read..

Refreshed Virat Kohli hitting ball brilliantly: Mo Bobat ahead of RCB's IPL opener

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 5:57:35 PM IST

Fresh from a break, Virat Kohli is in a great frame of mind and raring to go as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign on Friday. ... read..

RCB's Mohammed Siraj, Cameron Green sweat it out in nets ahead of IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 3:57:19 PM IST

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players Mohammed Siraj and Cameron Green were seen practising hard during the net session ahead of the season opener match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi agrees to swear in K Ponmudy as minister after SC intervention

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST

Following the intervention of the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi agreed to swear-in K Ponmudy as a minister. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 3.30 pm at the Raj Bhavan on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor invites K Ponmudy to swear in as minister today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 2:58:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi informed the Supreme Court that he has duly invited MLA K Ponmudi to swear in as the state cabinet minister at 3:30 PM on Friday. ... read..

IPL 2024: Records Virat Kohli can topple during RCB vs CSK clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 2:58:26 PM IST

Star India batter Virat Kohli will be taking to the crease for the first time after January 2024 during the season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His return has the p ... read..

R Ashwin opens up on Ruturaj Gaikwad being CSK skipper, says "This was an inevitable decision"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 2:58:08 PM IST

Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on Ruturaj Gaikwad taking the captaincy baton from MS Dhoni and said that this was an "inevitable" decision. ... read..

"Insult to people of Delhi, and law": Anurag Thakur on Kejriwal to continue as Delhi CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 12:57:20 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday reacted to Aam Aadmi Party claims that arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will run the government from jail and said that this is an "insult" to the people of Delhi and "law and democracy." ... read..

"Great to be trusted by MS Dhoni for leadership role": CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 11:57:32 AM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said that it was "great" to be "trusted" by MS Dhoni for the leadership role ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

IPL 2024: "Good to catch up with MS Dhoni," says Kohli ahead of CSK vs RCB clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 10:56:40 AM IST

Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli opened up on their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and said that it would be "good" to catch up with the legendary ... read..

"Two of India's Greatest ever to play the game," says Du Plessis on CSK vs RCB clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 10:56:36 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis opened up on the season opener match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and said that India's two "greatest" players to take part in the game. ... read..

IPL 2024: All eyes on CSK vs RCB opener as defending champs gear up for more 'Yellove' under new captain

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 12:28:03 AM IST

It is again time of the year when Chennai will drape itself in yellow, holding its breath for a glimpse of Chennai Super Kings former captain MS Dhoni, before falling into a state of euphoric reverie as the Men in Yellow take to the pitch against Faf Du P ... read..

"We weren't ready for Dhoni to move aside": Stephen Fleming after former CSK skipper relinquished captaincy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 11:27:09 PM IST

Having chosen all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as their skipper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming on Thursday revealed that CSK was hesitant to replace MS Dhoni. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: ED searches at real state firm G Square across 20 locations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 6:27:11 PM IST

The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the premises of a prominent real estate firm, G Square, in Chennai and over 20 other locations linked to the firm in the state on Thursday. ... read..

MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Ruturaj to lead Chennai franchise in IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 5:28:09 PM IST

Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) announced star opener Ruturaj Gikwad as the side's new skipper of the team on Thursday ahead of the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

Madras Music Academy president says protest against TM Krishna "unwarranted, slanderous"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 4:27:20 PM IST

Madras Music Academy on Thursday lashed out at the "unwarranted and slanderous assertions and insinuations" by Carnatic music vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri and their "vicious tone" against senior fellow-musician T M Krishna. ... read..

Kanimozhi backs TM Krishna on music award, says hate "uncalled for"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 4:27:00 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi on Thursday backed carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have protested the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him. ... read..

CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana to miss first few matches of IPL 2024 due to injury

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 3:27:23 PM IST

Star Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Matheesha Pathirana will miss the initial few matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after sustaining an injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet earlier this month, according t ... read..

AIADMK releases final list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 2:27:10 PM IST

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday announced its final list of candidates for the upcoming Lok sabha elections. ... read..

Row over award to TM Krishna; Carnatic musicians pull out of the Madras Academy event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 1:27:20 PM IST

Several Carnatic musicans have pulled out of Madras Music Academy's annual December conference to protest the Sangita Kalanidhi award to classical vocalist T M Krishna, who they allege has "glorified Periyar" and vilified the Carnatic music community. ... read..

Musicians Ranjani, Gayatri withdraw from Music Academy Conference in opposition to TM Krishna

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 8:26:55 AM IST

Renowned Indian classical musicians Ranjani and Gayatri have announced their decision to withdraw from the Music Academy's Conference 2024 and said that their participation in this year's conference under TM Krishna's presidency would constitute a "moral ... read..

"One problem that he has.....": Ashwin on Matheesha Pathirana's bowling action

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 8:57:52 PM IST

Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday spoke on the bowling action of Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Matheesha Pathirana and pointed out that the youngster puts his back under immense strain while bowling and "gets into awkwar ... read..

Shivam Dube joins CSK camp ahead of IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 4:57:15 PM IST

India bowling allrounder Shivam Dube joined the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training camp ahead of the upcoming season. ... read..

"DMK Manifesto is an absolute failure" BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan hits out at MK Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 2:57:25 PM IST

Hitting back at the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan questioned, "How many times does the CM meet with the governor?". ... read..

DMK files complaint against Shobha Karandlaje for violating MCC over 'Rameshwaram blast' remarks

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 2:57:11 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India on Wednesday over Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje's recent statement alleging that the suspect involved in the March 1 blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe was from Tamil Na ... read..

Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan joins BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 1:57:05 PM IST

Tamilisai Soundarajan, who quit her post as Telangana Governor, rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

DMK releases first list of candidates and manifesto for Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 12:57:23 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Wednesday announced the party's candidates list for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Stalin also announced the party's manifesto and said that it is DMK who made the manifesto before the election and continu ... read..

DMK manifesto calls for Governor to be appointed in consultation with state CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 12:57:18 PM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday announced its 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha election. Tamil Nadu Chief minister MK Stalin also unveiled the party manifesto for the election and hit out at the BJP alleging that the party had destroyed In ... read..

AIADMK releases first list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 20, 2024 11:58:03 AM IST

AIADMK on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. ... read..

"He's like Benjamin Button": Michael Hussey lauds MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 3:58:02 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey lauded the skipper MS Dhoni and admitted that he is like Benjamin Button. ... read..

"Young Indian players spend time with him": Fleming on Dhoni's role in CSK pre season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 2:57:34 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming spoke about skipper MS Dhoni's strong role in pre-season activities, saying that he goes in early to the pre-season camp and young Indian players spend time with ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: PMK to announce seat sharing deal with BJP today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 7:56:48 AM IST

A day after the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) announced that it has decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, both the parties are slated to have a seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: PMK announces alliance with BJP for Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 1:56:22 AM IST

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Monday announced that the party has decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress to fight on nine seats in Tamil Nadu, one in Puducherry

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 2:57:38 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has finalised the seat-sharing taks with the alliance ahead of the 2024 general election. ... read..

TN: Governor Ravi refuses to appoint K Ponmudy as minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 9:57:24 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has refused to accept the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister after he was reinstated as an MLA. ... read..

Annamalai should be removed from politics: AIADMK leader Sellur Raju

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 7:56:17 AM IST

In a scathing attack on BJP Tamil Nadu Chief K Annamalai, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Sellur Raju on Sunday said the former should be removed from politics as he was not necessary for the country. ... read..

Coast guards of friendly countries undergoing IMO Oil Pollution Response Course in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 3:57:25 AM IST

As many as 20 participants from the coast guards of friendly Countries have been undergoing the IMO Oil Pollution Response Course in Chennai, the Indian Coast Guard said. ... read..

Prime Volleyball League: Mumbai Meteors go past Delhi Toofans to end campaign on high

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 10:57:28 PM IST

Mumbai Meteors bowed out of the third season of Prime Volleyball League (PVL) with a solid 15-11, 12-15, 15-12, 17-15 win over the Delhi Toofans in the Super 5s stage at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Sunday. ... read..

'Success is sum total of those who teach you right lessons': Ashwin after TNCA felicitation for 500 Test wickets

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 8:56:13 PM IST

Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin expressed happiness at being felicitated by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) on Sunday for completing 500 wickets in Test cricket and thanked everyone involved at the function for making it a day he would n ... read..

"Request media to support athletes," says Deepak Chahar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 2:56:38 PM IST

India bowler Deepak Chahar on Sunday requested the media persons to support athletes. ... read..

IPL 2024: Santner, Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra join CSK camp ahead of upcoming season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 10:57:07 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the New Zealand cricketers Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, and Rachin Ravindra joined the five-time winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training camp. ... read..

Try 'One Election, One Phase' before 'One Nation, One Election': Kamal Haasan takes dig at BJP over LS poll dates

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 6:57:13 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan took a dig at the central government over the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll dates by the Election Commission in seven stages, saying that before implementing the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', at least one el ... read..

"I will forever be indebted to him": Ashwin praises Dhoni for giving him new ball against Gayle in 2011 IPL final

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 6:57:12 AM IST

Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin thanked fellow cricketing stalwart and former captain MS Dhoni, stating that he was indebted to the latter for letting him bowl to explosive former West Indian opener Chris Gayle in the final of the Indian Premier Lea ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Leaders from several parties join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2024 6:57:44 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, various leaders from different political parties joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of the state president, K. Annamalai, in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

IPL 2024: India bowling allrounder Ravindra Jadeja joins CSK camp ahead of upcoming season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 2:57:02 PM IST

Star India bowling allrounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday joined the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training camp ahead of the upcoming season. ... read..

"NDA to win big in Tamil Nadu": AMMK's Dhinakaran makes big claim

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 6:57:15 AM IST

In a big claim, the general secretary of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK), TTV Dhinakaran, on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will score a big win in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Rajinikanth spotted at Chennai airport, greets fans

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2024 3:56:53 PM IST

Megastar Rajinikanth was spotted at the Chennai airport on Thursday. ... read..

Standard gauge Vande Bharat rakes to be manufactured in Chennai for exports: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2024 3:56:51 PM IST

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai will now develop standard gauge Vande Bharat trains, only for export purposes. ... read..

American chipmaker Qualcomm opens design center in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2024 3:56:22 PM IST

American semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm has opened a design centre in Chennai. The centre was inaugurated by Union Minister for Information and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, in the presence of the company's President and CEO Cristiano R Am ... read..

"What will happen to people living in PoK...": DMK questions Amit Shah on CAA

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2024 12:56:24 PM IST

Amid the debate on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Thursday asked the Centre what will happen to those living in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) who want to come back to India as they are ... read..

Horror crime drama 'Inspector Rishi' to be out on this date

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2024 11:56:41 AM IST

A new horror crime drama 'Inspector Rishi' is all set to be out soon. ... read..

AIADMK urges DMK to take legal steps for share of Cauvery water; condemns Siddaramaiah remark on water release

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2024 7:26:07 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government over the Cauvery water issue and urged them to initiate legal procedures to ensure that the state receives i ... read..

Prime Volleyball League introduces sports broadcast innovation to enhance fan's experience

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2024 6:26:49 PM IST

The Prime Volleyball League has taken a giant leap forward in sports broadcast innovation by implementing ground-breaking initiatives that involve equipping team owners and coaches with state-of-the-art heart rate monitors. The move is aimed to revolution ... read..

Madras HC notice to Centre on PIL seeking speedy construction of AIIMS Madurai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2024 10:29:39 AM IST

The Madras High Court has ordered a notice to the central government on a petition seeking an order to speed up the construction of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital at Thoppur in Madurai district. ... read..

AIADMK opposes CAA rules' notification, calls it 'huge historical blunder'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2024 7:30:07 AM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday criticised the central government for notifying the rules for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. ... read..

"Persecuted minorities are happy": Annamalai questions Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's authority to prevent CAA implementation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2024 12:25:57 AM IST

After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that his government would not implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the state, BJP TN President Annamalai questioned the authority of the CM to prevent the act to come into force. ... read..

Tamil Nadu will not implement Citizenship Amendment Act, says Chief Minister Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2024 5:26:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) only "creates division" and would not be implemented in the southern Indian state. ... read..

"Break India project that British started still continues...," Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2024 2:26:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said that those denying the existence of Lord Ram and the fact that India was one nation were trying to destroy Tamil culture. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Chief and Actor Vijay opposes CAA notification

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2024 9:27:01 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Chief and Actor Vijay opposed the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2024. ... read..

Actor Vijay donates Rs 1 crore for Nadigar Sangam building project

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 11:56:00 PM IST

Actor Vijay has donated Rs 1 crore for the construction of the new building of Nadigar Sangam. ... read..

CM Stalin writes to External Affairs Minister, urges immediate release of 22 apprehended fishermen

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 11:55:56 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday requested Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar to secure the immediate release of apprehended fishermen and their fishing boats. ... read..

People need to know who purchased electoral bonds: Congress' Karti Chidambaram after SC junk's SBI application

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 4:56:40 PM IST

After the Supreme Court dismissed an application of the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension of time till June 30 to submit details of Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said that the people of ... read..

People need to know who purchased electoral bonds: Congress' Karti Chidambaram after SC junks SBI application

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 4:56:31 PM IST

PVL: Calicut Heroes knock out Chennai Blitz with dominant win

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 10, 2024 11:26:03 PM IST

Calicut Heroes secured the top position in the league stage of the third season of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) with a dominant 15-13, 15-13, 15-12 win over the Chennai Blitz at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. ... read..

Jaffer Sadiq case: TN Governor Ravi expresses apprehension over drug trafficking racket

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 10, 2024 10:26:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sunday expressed apprehension over the drug cartel in the state after the Narcotics Control Bureau arrested a Tamil film producer, Jaffer Sadiq accused of being the kingpin in a Rs 2,000-crore international drug trafficking ... read..

Our alliance is set to continue for the 2024 Lok Sabha election: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 10, 2024 5:26:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin said that the victory alliance, which triumphed in the previous elections, is set to continue its momentum into the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

"A lot of raw talent, potential yet to be unearthed": McGrath on Indian fast bowling

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 10, 2024 11:26:14 AM IST

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath said on Saturday though India has been producing pace bowlers for years, there is a lot of raw fast-bowling talent yet to be unearthed in the country. ... read..

Indian Super League: Hyderabad FC record first win of season, beat Chennaiyin FC

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 10, 2024 9:26:14 AM IST

Hyderabad FC secured their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 campaign as the Thangboi Singto-coached team defeated Chennaiyin FC by 1-0 in their backyard at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

"Govt doesn't want free and fair election": KC Venugopal on Election Commissioner Arun Goel's resignation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 10, 2024 6:26:02 AM IST

Congress General Secretary, KC Venugopal, expressed shock over the abrupt resignation of the Election Commissioner ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, saying that the entire nation is anxious about the upcoming elections. He also said that the government doesn' ... read..

PVL: Kochi Blue Spikers win battle for pride over Hyderabad Black Hawks

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 9, 2024 10:26:36 PM IST

Kochi Blue Spikers ended their campaign in the third season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 on a high, defeating the Hyderabad Black Hawks 15-12, 15-12, 15-11 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Saturday. Jibin Sebastian ... read..

Rajinikanth heads to Hyderabad for 'Vettaiyan' shooting

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 9, 2024 1:25:37 PM IST

Megastar Rajinikanth is all set to come up with the upcoming film 'Vettaiyan'. On Saturday, he headed to Hyderabad for shooting of the movie. ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai extends greetings on Women's Day, lauds PM Modi's welfare measures

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 8, 2024 11:25:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and said that the majority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare measures have been outlined considering the recognition of women in the ... read..

LS Polls: DMK seals seat pact with two allies in Tamil Nadu; VCK clinches 2, MDMK to contest 1

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 8, 2024 4:26:17 PM IST

Repeating the 2019 pact with its allies- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu finalised seat-sharing agreements for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

DMK's A Raja "worst politician": Former AIADMK Minister Sellur K Raju

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 8, 2024 8:25:19 AM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader and former minister Sellur K Raju has slammed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP A Raja for his alleged remarks on Lord Ram. ... read..

Rajiv Gandhi Assasination convict moves to Madras HC for obtaining passport to travel to UK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 7, 2024 11:26:08 PM IST

S Nalini, one of the convict in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case has filed a petition in the Madras High Court seeking an order from the Central and State Governments to permit her husband Murugan for an interview to obtain a pass ... read..

Tamil Nadu: DMK's TR Balu files application, seeking to contest from Sriperumbudur constituency

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 7, 2024 1:25:57 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP and party Treasurer TR Balu on Thursday filed an application at party HQ Anna Arivalayam, seeking to contest from Sriperumbudur constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

'Nothing could mean more in my life': Bengaluru Torpedoes Captain Pankaj Sharma braces himself for fatherhood

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 7, 2024 9:27:13 AM IST

On the eve of the Bengaluru Torpedoes' match against Ahmedabad Defenders on February 26, Pankaj Sharma, Captain of the Bengaluru Torpedoes franchise of the Prime Volleyball League received the news that his wife would soon be expected to deliver their bab ... read..

Sanatan row: Madras HC refrains from issuing quo warranto against Udhayanidhi Stalin, others

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 9:56:07 PM IST

The Madras High Court refused to issue quo warranto against Tamil Nadu ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin and PK Sekar Babu and DMK MP A Raja in connection with remarks on Sanatan Dharma. ... read..

DMK asks BJP to 'explain' Sanatan Dharma after Madras HC disposes quo warranto against TN ministers, MP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 9:56:03 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan called upon Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to 'explain' what Sanatan Dharma is after the Madras High Court on Wednesday disposed of the quo warranto petition against Tamil Nadu ministers, including ... read..

NLC India Green Energy Limited secures 600 MW solar power project with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 1:55:54 PM IST

NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL), the green arm of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has marked a significant milestone by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a 600 MW Solar Power Project. ... read..

Beyond the Court: Onur Cukur's inspiring story of balancing volleyball and education

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 12:55:22 PM IST

Onur Cukur, a setter for Kolkata Thunderbolts in the ongoing third season of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has garnered a lot of fan-following because of his impressive showing on the court. ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP President holds meeting to discuss candidates for Lok Sabha Election

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 12:54:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai convened a meeting at the party headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday. The discussion centred around finalizing candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

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