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"Thanks for your remarkable service...," MK Stalin as Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 11:58:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed gratitude to the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his remarkable service to the nation for 33 years, as the latter retired from Rajya Sabha. ... read..

TN CM Stalin launches scathing attack on PM over Kachchatheevu Island issue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 3:58:49 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin slammed the BJP for raising the Kachchatheevu issue ahead of the the Lok Sabha polls and said that the issue has started to backfire now. ... read..

DMK files petition in Madras HC over EVMs ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 8:57:54 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Tamil Nadu ruling party, DMK, has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court regarding the electronic voting machines. ... read..

BJP's South Chennai candidate Tamilisai Soundarajan campaigns in Ekkatuthangal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 4:58:29 PM IST

Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for South Chennai commenced her election campaigned in the Ekkatuthangal area of Chennai district on Tuesday. ... read..

"More than 43.3 cr digital transactions in India every month", says FM Nirmala Sitaraman

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 3:58:02 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday lauded the strong digital public infrastructure and access has been given to all which has brought India at the fore-front in digital transactions. Speaking at Viksit Bharat 2047 Ambassador Campus Dialogue at ... read..

Never proper, improper time to talk about national issues: Sitharaman on Kachchatheevu issue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 3:57:29 PM IST

In reaction to opposition charges that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intentionally raking up the Kachchatheevu issue to increase its electoral prospects in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said t ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Political Parties IT Wing gearing up with tech ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 10:27:41 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Bharatiya Janata Party--all three major political parties have set up a war room for the IT Wing across Tamil Nadu to coordinate the campaign on social media and use of ... read..

DMK, Congress should apologise to people for "selling" Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka: TN BJP Vice President

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 7:27:47 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Narayanan Thirupathy on Monday said that Congress and DMK should apologise to the people of the state for "selling" Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. ... read..

"DMK donated Katchatheevu for its personal gains": BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 2:28:32 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday hit out at the Congress and the DMK, the ruling party of Tamil Nadu, over the Katchatheevu Island issue, accusing them of "donating it for their personal gains". ... read..

"DMK has always given away rights of people of Tamil Nadu": AIADMK on Katchatheevu row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 12:28:39 PM IST

Weighing in on the Katchatheevu issue after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the ruling party of Tamil Nadu, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader J Jayavardhan on Monday also launched an attack on the DMK, saying that MK Stalin- ... read..

"DMK and AIADMK ruled state for 57 years and ruined everything": PMK chief Ramadoss

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2024 11:28:02 PM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said that DMK and AIADMK have ruled the state for the last 57 years and have ruined everything. ... read..

"Impressed by how good a batsman he is...": CSK's Daryl Mitchell on skipper Ruturaj

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2024 3:25:58 PM IST

Ahead of his team's clash against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell lauded skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for his calmness and batting prowess and opened up on his rol ... read..

Election Commission suspends Nilgiris flying squad head for laxity in checking vehicle of DMK candidate A Raja

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 8:56:53 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended head of the flying squad team of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu for not checking the cavalcade of DMK party candidate A Raja on Saturday. ... read..

"PM Modi sent Tamilisai as vaccine to defeat DMK virus in polls": BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 2:56:48 PM IST

Exuding confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said that former Telangana Governor and South Chennai BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan was the 'Modi ki guarantee' for So ... read..

"INDIA bloc is doing very well in Tamil Nadu": DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 1:57:38 PM IST

Dayanidhi Maran, who is contesting from Central Chennai as a DMK candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, said on Saturday that the INDIA alliance is doing very well in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil actor Daniel Balaji dies of cardiac arrest at 48

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 11:56:45 AM IST

Actor Daniel Balaji, who worked primarily in Tamil films, has passed away at the age of 48 due to cardiac arrest. ... read..

Soaring heat poses new threat to political campaign in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 4:56:51 AM IST

For each political party, irrespective of their opponent, to counter during their campaign, soaring heat has been a major challenge to pull the crowd in late forenoon campaigning. ... read..

"MK Stalin, DMK are enemies of Tamil Nadu": TN BJP chief Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 10:56:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai, on Friday slammed the ruling DMK and its chief MK Stalin, saying that they are the enemies of Tamil Nadu and the people of the state. ... read..

Chennai: Three dead after false ceiling inside Sekhmet club collapses

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 1:58:00 AM IST

Three people died after a false ceiling collapsed at Sekhmet club in Chennai, an official informed. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 1 killed after ceiling collapses in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 10:58:23 PM IST

One person was killed after the false ceiling inside Sekhmet club in Chennai collapsed, an official said. ... read..

'Nonsense': BJP demands apology from DMK's Kathir Anand over 'fairness cream' remarks

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 9:58:27 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an apology from Kathir Anand, candidate of the ruling Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) from Vellore Lok Sabha constituency, over his alleged remarks against women during an election event. ... read..

Parasitic worm infection in TB patients makes lung disease more severe, finds study

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 9:57:57 PM IST

Parasitic worms in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis can lead to serious lung disease, found a study which was conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH) ICER in collaboration with M Vishwanathan Diabetic Research Centre (MVDRC) in Chennai on ... read..

CSK are 'different' from other teams in IPL, says allrounder Shivam Dube

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 8:57:35 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube said on Thursday that his franchise is "different" from other teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was giving him the requisite freedom with the bat. ... read..

"Shocked and pained": Tamil Nadu CM condoles demise of MDMK's Erode MP Ganeshamurthi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 12:57:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Erode MP and senior Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader A Ganeshamurthi, who died in a Coimbatore hospital early this morning. ... read..

"For elections, people support needed, not money": DMK reacts to Nirmala Sitharaman's statement

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 12:56:59 PM IST

DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday reacted to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement, saying that she doesn't have the money to contest the Lok Sabha polls, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday said that for contesting e ... read..

DMK's South Chennai candidate kicks off election campaign says getting welcome with thumping sign

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 10:56:47 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from South Chennai and party's sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, began her election campaign from T Nagar in Chennai on Thursday. ... read..

DMK criticises Election Commission for being biassed in allocating symbols to political parties

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 9:57:01 AM IST

The Deputy Secretary of the Student Wing of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Ka Amutharasan, has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of having a biassed attitude towards opposition parties by allocating election symbols as per their wishes. ... read..

"There is a huge wave for PM Modi in Tamil Nadu": K Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 7:56:30 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai on Wednesday said that there is a huge wave for PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

CSK's Rachin Ravindra showers praise on Chennai fans, calls them 'amazing'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 5:26:43 PM IST

After his side's 63-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Rachin Ravindra showered praise on the fans of the yellow brigade saying they were 'amazing'. ... read..

"Dhoni told me....": CSK's new signee Rizvi following explosive cameo against GT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 2:28:17 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Sameer Rizvi made an impactful Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Tuesday and he talked about the advice he received from the franchise's poster boy and legendary former skipper MS Dhoni ahead ... read..

DMK's Dayanidhi Maran files nominations for Central Chennai Lok Sabha constituency

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 2:27:22 PM IST

Sitting Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran on Wednesday filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

"Very challenging election for us... confident of win": DMDK candidate Vijaya Prabhakaran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 12:26:44 PM IST

Late matinee idol and DMDK founder, Vijayakanth's son, V Vijaya Prabhakaran, who is set to make his electoral debut from Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar Lok Sabha constituency has said he looks forward to contesting the upcoming general elections and was confide ... read..

"This franchise is different": Shivam Dube on how CSK turned around his fortunes

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 11:28:44 AM IST

Following his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube expressed that the Yellow franchise is different from all others and has given him freedom in his gameplay. ... read..

TN: On campaign trail BJP's Tamilisai Soundarajan banks on development, pays street vendor digitally for 'Vada'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 11:28:29 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha candidate from South Chennai constituency, Tamilisai Soundarajan kick-started her election campaign for the general elections on Wednesday ... read..

Tamil Nadu Congress chief meets Kamal Haasan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 7:25:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai met Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan on Tuesday. ... read..

"Expected to chase 190 to 200... let ourselves down while batting": GT skipper Shubman Gill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 2:26:31 AM IST

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill hailed the performance from the Chennai Super Kings and acknowledged that they got "outplayed" at Chepauk and let themselves down with their batting following their 63-run defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IP ... read..

"Mahi bhai worked with Dube personally": CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 2:26:29 AM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hailed in-form batter Shivam Dube and decoded the factors that have contributed to his consistent match-winning performances. ... read..

IPL 2024: Dube, Rachin's carnage powers CSK to 206/6 against GT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 12:27:32 AM IST

A combined effort from the batters powered the Chennai Super Kings to a massive total of 206/6 against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. ... read..

UK Royal Navy vessels arrive in Chennai for joint maritime exercise, enhanced cooperation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2024 10:31:09 PM IST

The United Kingdom's Littoral Response Group (LRG) arrived in Chennai on Tuesday as the first engagement of its deployment to the Indian Ocean region, the British High Commission informed in a statement. ... read..

IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans win toss, opt to bowl against Chennai Super Kings

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2024 8:33:53 PM IST

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl against the Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

CSK coach Stephen Fleming praises Rachin Ravindra ahead of GT clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2024 1:26:25 PM IST

Ahead of the fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised Rachin Ravindra for a "performance that was really encouraging" on debut in the Indian Premie ... read..

"We believe in his way": BJP's central Chennai candidate Vinoj P Selvam lauds PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2024 4:26:49 AM IST

After being fielded from the central Chennai constituency, BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam said that we believe in the way Prime Minister Naredra Modi works and that we will serve the people according to their wishes. ... read..

"INDIA alliance will thrive across the country," says MDMK leader Durai Vaiko

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2024 12:27:27 AM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Durai Vaiko on Monday said that he is expecting that INDIA bloc will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. ... read..

DMK, AIADMK hatched masterplan to show their strength: Tamil Nadu BJP leader narrates his nomination filing experience

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2024 12:26:52 AM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu Vice President RC Paul Kanagaraj claimed that both the DMK and the AIADMK were engaging in a drama while filing the nominations for the North Chennai Lok Sabha constituency to show to their voters that they are the "boss of the city." ... read..

"The influence he has on people is inspiring...": CSK's Rachin Ravindra on MS Dhoni

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2024 11:25:56 PM IST

New Zealand and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Rachin Ravindra praised his side's former skipper and India's World Cup winning captain, MS Dhoni, saying that what he has achieved for 'Men in Blue' on the field and the kind of influence he has on everyon ... read..

"Want to work directly for people," BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan files nomination for South Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2024 3:26:08 PM IST

Former Telangana and Puducherry Governor and BJP candidate from South Chennai Tamilisai Soundararajan filed her candidature for the Lok Sabha elections and said that she resigned from the governor's post because she wanted to "work directly for the people ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: EVMs should undergo 'purity test', says MNM's Kamal Haasan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 24, 2024 10:56:48 PM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan called for a 'purity test' of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

NDA partner AMMK announces Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 24, 2024 12:55:42 PM IST

After sewing up a seat-sharing deal with the BJP, the Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) on Sunday unveiled its candidates for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Calicut Heroes' players express delight after lifting maiden PVL trophy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 23, 2024 7:56:55 PM IST

Calicut Heroes beat the Delhi Toofans in the Final of the third season of the Prime Volleyball League picking a 15-13, 15-10, 13-15, 15-12 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Thursday to lift their maiden Championship trophy ... read..

Shivam Dube reveals one thing he learned from MS Dhoni that he tries to "implement" in every game

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 23, 2024 1:56:51 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube disclosed that he learned the art of finishing a game from former skipper MS Dhoni which he tries to implement in every match. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs TM Krishna on music award, says don't mix politics and music

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 23, 2024 12:56:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday backed Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have opposed the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him. ... read..

"Never felt any pressure": Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on leading CSK in IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 23, 2024 1:55:55 AM IST

Newly appointed Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who started his captaincy with a victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener, said he did not feel any pressure while leading the team. ... read..

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 10:56:31 PM IST

Batting talisman Virat Kohli on Friday became the first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs. ... read..

IPL 2024: RCB's Virat Kohli completes 1,000 runs against CSK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 10:56:28 PM IST

Star Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli completed 1,000 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. ... read..

"BJP is afraid of total failure in this election," says DMK's Elangovan on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 10:56:19 PM IST

TKS Elangovan, spokesperson for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stating that the BJP is afraid of se ... read..

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..

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