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Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj passes away at 75, CM Vijay offers heartfelt tribute

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 21:41:17 IST

Popular Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj, who was a close associate of late music composer Deva, passed away in Chennai on Thursday due to ill health. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 roadshow held in Chennai, highlights opportunities for industrial collaboration

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 19:11:20 IST

Gujarats complementary industrial strengths took centre stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027 Roadshow held at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, bringing together industry leaders and government representatives to explore new avenues for investme ... read..

Air pollution stunting lung development, affecting learning capacity in children: Dr Soumya Swaminathan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 15:11:19 IST

Former World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist and Chairperson of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, has warned that rising pollution levels across North India pose serious health risks, particularly to infants and chil ... read..

Pallikaranai wetland retaining wall causing flooding, demolish structures and order probe: PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 14:41:17 IST

PMK President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday alleged that the construction of a retaining wall and walkway in the Pallikaranai marshland had obstructed the flow of rainwater, leading to flooding in Pallikaranai and Jalladianpet, and demanded that the st ... read..

IIT Madras to release white paper on AI jobs, global standards and reskilling: Director V Kamakoti

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 14:11:17 IST

IIT Madras is partnering with Better India to promote artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and is set to release a white paper on global AI standards, the impact of AI on jobs across sectors and reskilling initiatives to help workers transition to new r ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Thoothukudi, IMD forecasts more rain in coming days

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 09:41:19 IST

Schools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days. ... read..

"No one can defeat nature, but CM can protect people": TN Minister Sengottaiyan on monsoon preparedness

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 22, 2026 08:11:17 IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan stated that the Chief Minister has issued comprehensive directives to all state government departments regarding precautionary and relief measures to be carried out ahead of the rainy season. ... read..

"Barbaad karein alfaaz mere": Ranbir Kapoor apologises for Kolkata Dussehra slip of tongue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 21, 2026 22:11:17 IST

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his remarks at a Dussehra event in Kolkata after videos of his speech went viral on social media, saying he had a slip of tongue and clarifying what he intended to convey. ... read..

"Do you have guts to do same to BJP leaders?": Kanimozhi condemns TVK for arresting Karthika

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 21, 2026 13:11:20 IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government over the arrest of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) woman leader Karthika, calling it an authoritarian misuse of police power targeting female oppos ... read..

Chennai Corporation deploys 15,000 personnel, 600 pumps for Northeast monsoon preparedness

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 9:01:52 PM IST

Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner GS Sameeran said on Monday that the civic body had mobilised 15,000 personnel and deployed around 600 pump sets as part of its preparedness for the Northeast monsoon, citing predictions of unpredictable weather con ... read..

"Vijay is slave of BJP": DMK's Elangovan alleges Tamil Nadu CM fears centre over Karur stampede

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 12:00:18 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Monday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay of being aligned with the BJP, alleging that he was not running his party independently and was afraid of the party over the Karur stampede matter ... read..

"CM monitoring every hour": TN Health Minister assures preparedness as IMD predicts heavy rainfall across state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 10:30:46 AM IST

As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, State Health Minister KG Arunraj reviewed monsoon preparedness and relief operations at the Directorate of Medical a ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM reviews Chennai monsoon preparedness; PMK demands release of Thirupugazh Committee's report

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2026 9:31:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) headquarters on Sunday to review preparedness for the northeast monsoon and assess the city's rain-related situation. ... read..

AIADMK General Secretary EPS pays last respects to legendary music director Deva

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2026 11:31:27 AM IST

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday paid his last respects to the mortal remains of legendary music director Deva at his residence in Chennai. ... read..

Music director Deva passes away: Tamil film fraternity, politicians pay tributes after musician's demise

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:01:58 PM IST

The Tamil film fraternity and politicians mourned the loss of the veteran music composer Deva, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 75. ... read..

TVK will secure MPs in 2029 LS polls, extend full support to INDIA bloc: TN Minister P Viswanathan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 10:30:45 PM IST

Ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan on Saturday highlighted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) national expansion plans, asserting that the party would win seats in the upcoming parliamentary polls a ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays tribute to veteran music composer Deva, announces state honours

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 4:02:27 PM IST

Tamil Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has offered his heartfelt tributes to late music composer Deva, expressing deep shock and sorrow. ... read..

Rajinikanth arrives at late music composer Deva's residence to offer final tributes

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 3:02:54 PM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth arrived at the residence of veteran music composer Deva on Saturday to pay his last respects to the composer, who passed away earlier today. ... read..

A Raja says DMK "primary party to oppose SIR"; questions Congresss "moral right" after party passes resolution

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 2:32:43 PM IST

Shortly after the DMK Parliamentary Party adopted a resolution demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, DMK MP and former Union Minister A Raja on Saturday defen ... read..

Veteran music composer Deva passes away: MK Stalin offers emotional tribute, "Gaana became synonymous with Deva himself"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 2:32:23 PM IST

Veteran Tamil music composer Deva, renowned for his Gaana songs, has passed away on Saturday. ... read..

"We have already supported CJP": DMK MP Kanimozhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 2:02:26 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP and deputy general secretary Kanimozhi on Saturday said that her party had extended support to the CJP when its leaders were arrested, adding that she had attended a protest in Chennai to convey the party's support. ... read..

"Gyanesh Kumar must be removede": DMK passes resolution demanding CEC's ouster, backs student protests

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 1:32:35 PM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Parliamentary Party on Saturday adopted a resolution demanding the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from office and an inquiry into his conduct, accusing him of spearheading the syste ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin chairs DMK MPs meeting on SIR, other key issues today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:31:43 AM IST

Members of Parliament representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) began arriving at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, on Saturday morning ahead of a parliamentary party meeting to be chaired by DMK President and former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministe ... read..

Madras HC permits RSS route marches at 128 locations in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:31:41 AM IST

The Madras High Court on Friday permitted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct route marches across 128 locations in Tamil Nadu on October 25 and November 1, while criticising the state police for repeatedly denying permission on grounds that ... read..

DMK's Stalin calls TVK "Breaking Bad" party following TVK functionary's arrest in meth seizure case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:31:38 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday took a swipe at CM Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it a "Breaking Bad party" after one of the party's functionaries was arrested in a methamphet ... read..

"Cheap CM obsessed with sticking labels": Udhayanidhi hits out at Vijay over Naan Mudhalvan name covered at Periyar Arivulagam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 16, 2026 1:31:35 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Vijay over the alleged covering up of the name of the state's 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme at the newly inaugurated Periyar Knowledge World and Sci ... read..

Where There Is No Stage: Victoria Isaac, Her Violin, and the Care Homes of Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 31, 2026 2:58:41 PM IST

Most of Victoria Isaac's violin is played in care homes, not concert halls. In June, the social impact of that work won her a Changemaker Award in Gurugram. ... read..

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