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Australian Minister visits India, aims to address shortage of medical professionals back home

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 24, 2024 9:55:02 PM IST

Australian Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson is in India aiming to address the shortage of healthcare workers in Western Australia. ... read..

PVL: Calicut Heroes blaze through Delhi Toofans, get dominant win

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 24, 2024 8:55:45 AM IST

Calicut Heroes picked up their second win of the third season of the Prime Volleyball League powered at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Friday, defeating the Delhi Toofans 15-8, 15-13, 16-14. Jerome Vinith was named the Player of the Match ... read..

Bharat is cultural and civilizational evolution: TN Governor RN Ravi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 23, 2024 5:55:20 PM IST

Speaking on the cultural unity of India, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday said that Bharat is a cultural and civilizational evolution. He was speaking at an event organised to celebrate the foundation day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram here. ... read..

ECI reviews poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 23, 2024 4:56:18 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with the top officials of the Election Commission of India on Friday reviewed poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu for forthcoming general elections to Lok Sabha. ... read..

Important to keep good momentum going: Chennaiyin FC's Rahim Ali ahead of Mumbai City FC clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 11:54:55 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC forward Rahim Ali is oozing confidence after a win at home in their last game and stated that the team will now focus on keeping the momentum going as they take on Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 match at the Jawaharl ... read..

"Looking at Tokyo, speaking to London, but not looking at China": Cong TN in charge shreds PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 8:55:57 PM IST

Taking a swipe at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, Congress leader and the party in charge for Tamil Nadu, Ajoy Kumar on Thursday claimed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country was lagging on all social indices whi ... read..

Indian volleyball developing at good pace, will grow quickly: Bengaluru Torpedoes' Thomas Heptinstall

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 8:55:53 PM IST

Bengaluru Torpedoes missed out on the trophy last year in the second edition of the Prime Volleyball League. Led by head coach David Lee, the Torpedoes are vying to win their first title this year in the ongoing third edition in Chennai. To help them in t ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Memorial of former CM Karunanidhi to be inaugurated on Feb 26

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 4:56:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that the memorial of former CM and DMK leader M Karunanidhi will be inaugurated on February 26. ... read..

'Not even a single brick can be laid for Mekedatu Dam without Tamil Nadu's consent, says State Water Resource Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 4:55:47 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan gave strong assurance in the Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday saying that not even a brick can be laid for Mekedatu dam without the state's consent. ... read..

PVL: Mumbai Meteors get past Bengaluru Torpedoes to return to winning ways

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 8:53:28 AM IST

Mumbai Meteors came back from behind to hand over an 8-15, 15-12, 15-10, 11-15, 15-9 defeat to the Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League. Amit Gulia was named ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MNM's Kamal Hassan asserts to ally with 'anyone who thinks selflessly about nation'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 21, 2024 3:55:15 PM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam president and actor Kamal Hassan said on Wednesday that his party will ally with 'anyone who thinks selflessly about the nation'. ... read..

"INDI alliance may not exist," says Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2024 11:54:16 PM IST

Taking a dig at the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Tuesday, Union Minister Hardeep Singh predicted that the alliance may not exist as there is no discussion on seat-sharing. ... read..

PVL: Chennai Blitz electrifies home crowd with dominant win over Kochi Blue Spikers

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2024 10:53:46 PM IST

Chennai Blitz' continued their roaring form on Tuesday, defeating the Kochi Blue Spikers 15-10, 15-12, 16-14 in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Akhin GS was named the Player of the Match. ... read..

Jammu & Kashmir is hub of volleyball, need proper facilities and support: Delhi Toofans' skipper Saqlain Tariq

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2024 8:53:53 PM IST

Indian Volleyball player Saqlain Tariq's addition to the third season of Prime Volleyball League has already garnered much attention from the fans. One of the brightest volleyball stars of the country, Saqlain, who hails from the Poonch district of Jammu ... read..

PVL: Hyderabad Black Hawks' sensational comeback win stun Mumbai Meteors

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 19, 2024 10:24:02 PM IST

Hyderabad Black Hawks picked an unbelievable comeback win in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League, defeating the Mumbai Meteors 7-15, 12-15, 15-10, 15-11, 20-18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday. Ashamat Ullah was named the Playe ... read..

Accidental volleyball player, Naval petty officer, Calicut Heroes star: Story of teenage sensation Chirag Yadav

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 19, 2024 9:24:24 PM IST

After completing his school exams in 2016, 16-year-old Chirag Yadav went for a visit to his relatives in Gujarat for a family visit. Little did he know, his life would be turned around in that short visit. ... read..

Actor Vijay's Tamizhalaga Vettri Kazhagam sets membership target at 2 crore

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 19, 2024 6:24:37 PM IST

Actor Vijay's Tamizhalaga Vettri Kazhagam held a consultation meeting here on Monday and decided to start a membership drive that targets two crore members for the party. ... read..

TN: PM Modi to join final day of 'En Mann En Makkal' padayatra in Tirupur on Feb 27

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 19, 2024 3:25:10 PM IST

The BJP president of Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the party's 'En Mann En Makkal' padayatra on its concluding day. ... read..

"Will meet you with good news": Kamal Hassan to make announcement on alliance in two days

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 19, 2024 11:25:04 AM IST

In a run-up to the Lok Sabha Elections, Makkal Needhi Maiam president and actor Kamal Hassan said on Monday that an alliance announcement will be made within two days. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin virtually inaugurates, lays foundation stone for various welfare projects in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2024 4:55:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various welfare projects in Chennai via video conferencing on Saturday. ... read..

Indian Naval Warship reaches Chennai after rescuing hijacked Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2024 7:23:58 AM IST

Indian Naval Warship INS Chennai which rescued the hijacked Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk on January 5, successfully reached Chennai, Tamil Nadu on Friday. ... read..

PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes reign supreme over Kolkata Thunderbolts in first game of season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 16, 2024 9:54:20 AM IST

Bengaluru Torpedoes began their campaign in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League with a 16-14, 14-16, 15-13, 15-10 win over the Kolkata Thunderbolts at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Thomas Heptinstall was named Player of the ... read..

PVL: Ahmedabad Defenders stun hosts Chennai Blitz, win opening contest in straight sets

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 16, 2024 8:53:23 AM IST

The defending Champions Ahmedabad Defenders picked up a comprehensive 15-10, 15-11, 15-12 win over the hosts Chennai Blitz at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Thursday to kick off the third season of Prime Volleyball League. Muthusamy Appav ... read..

TN CM Stalin accuses Governor Ravi of using Assembly for "political activities"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 15, 2024 7:24:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday accused Governor RN Ravi of using the Assembly for his political activities. ... read..

Stage set for epic action in Chennai as Prime Volleyball League stars kick off season 3

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 15, 2024 5:24:15 PM IST

With the third season of Prime Volleyball League set to begin, all the captains of the nine franchises came face to face in a grand Pre-Season Press Conference at The Taj Club House in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

"Why is Delhi like a war zone?": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin criticises Centre's handling of farmers' protest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 15, 2024 12:24:56 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Thursday criticised the central government regarding the high-level security arrangements in Delhi to resist the Punjab farmers' protest. ... read..

"TN Governor thinks himself as King," DMK Mouthpiece Murasoli slams RN Ravi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 14, 2024 11:25:46 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) mouthpiece "Murasoli" slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and stated that the TN Governor thinks of himself as "King." ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin moves resolutions against 'One Nation One Election', Delimitation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 14, 2024 1:24:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday moved two resolutions in the Tamil Nadu assembly, one that spoke against the 'One Nation, One Election' policy and the second against delimitation based on a fresh census. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from Rameswaram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 13, 2024 10:24:07 AM IST

The Sri Lankan Navy released the 18 fishermen arrested from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram for allegedly crossing the border. ... read..

"Govt chose to ignore advice of Governor": TN Raj Bhavan over address refusal in Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2024 6:54:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, in a release said that the government chose to ignore the advice of the Governor that led to the latter's refusal to read the customary address in the state assembly on Monday. ... read..

TN: DMK hits out at Governor over refusal to read Govt speech in Assembly, says "he is becoming a joker"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2024 1:53:30 PM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) came down heavily on Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi after he refused to read the state government's customary address in the Assembly on Monday. ... read..

TN: AIADMK defends Governor's refusal to read Govt speech in Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2024 1:53:23 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Monday said that Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to give customary address in Assembly as his suggestion was "ignored." ... read..

TN Governor RN Ravi refuses to read out Government speech, Assembly passes resolution declaring speech delivered

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2024 12:53:32 PM IST

The first session of the year 2024 of the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw unprecedented scenes when Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday refused to read the customary address prepared by the Government on "factual and moral grounds." ... read..

Decision on more funds for TN after central team submits flood report: Union Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2024 3:52:54 AM IST

The Centre will soon decide on releasing more disaster relief funds for Tamil Nadu to help the state cope with the fallout of the recent floods, Union Minister L Murugan said on Sunday. ... read..

BJP President JP Nadda participates in 'En Mann, En Makkal' padayatra in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2024 11:55:03 PM IST

BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda participated in the party's 'En Mann, En Makkal' padayatra in Chennai on Sunday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Street lights switched off, markets closed...": JP Nadda compares state of affairs in Tamil Nadu to 'Emergency'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2024 11:54:56 PM IST

BJP President JP Nadda criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, drawing parallels with the current state of affairs to that during the days of 'Emergency.' ... read..

Nagal seals victory over Nardi, captures men's singles title at Chennai Open 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2024 9:52:50 PM IST

India's rising tennis star Sumit Nagal defeated Italy's Luca Nardi in the Chennai Open 2024 to clinch the men's singles title on Sunday at the SDAT Tennis Stadium. ... read..

DMK launches 'Stalin Voice to Recover Rights' campaign ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2024 6:53:58 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced on Sunday a constituency-wise public meeting titled 'Urimaigalai Meetka Stalinin Kural' (Stalin Voice to Recover the Rights) in view of the upcoming general elections. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: DMK forms war room ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2024 9:52:31 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced a war room to coordinate election works ahead of the 2024 general election, an official statement issued by the party said on Sunday. ... read..

Rajinikanth's latest release 'Lal Salaam' gets positive response; updates on upcoming film 'Vettaiyan'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 10, 2024 5:25:09 PM IST

Megastar Rajinikanth's latest release, 'Lal Salaam,' is now out in theatres. ... read..

"Recognition to Agriculture": Tamil Nadu BJP Chief on Bharat Ratna announcement to MS Swaminathan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 10, 2024 10:24:13 AM IST

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Bharat Ratna to the late Indian agronomist and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, BJP President K Annamalai expressed happiness and said that the award is an honour to farmers and a recognition to ... read..

"Attacks on Tamil fishermen increasing": CM Stalin writes to PM Modi; urges diplomatic intervention

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 10, 2024 4:22:43 AM IST

Urging the Centre to expedite its diplomatic efforts in securing the release of fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concerns about the increase in attacks on members of the state's fishing communi ... read..

Lal Salaam: Rajinikanth gives a shout out to daughter Aishwarya, Dhanush too reacted

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 9, 2024 12:23:58 PM IST

Rajinikanth's latest release 'Lal Salaam' is now out in theatres. The film will always hold a special place in Thalaiva's life as his daughter Aishwarya has directed it. ... read..

"You increase your pace when...,": Deepak Chahar talks about importance of 'gaining strength'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 9, 2024 12:22:58 AM IST

India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) speedster Deepak Chahar talked about the importance of gaining strength and said that it helps a fast bowler to gain strength and increase pace. ... read..

Fans awaits release of Rajinikanth's 'Lal Salaam' with enthusiasm, put up banners, garlands outside theatre in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 9, 2024 12:22:51 AM IST

Ahead of the release of the movie 'Lal Salaam', fans of megastar Rajinikanth put up banners, posters, and garlands outside the Rohini Theatre in Chennai. ... read..

Schools in Chennai get bomb threat; police personnel sent for probe

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2024 9:24:29 PM IST

A few schools in the Greater Chennai City Police limits received bomb threat e-mails on Thursday from an anonymous person, said police. ... read..

Russian envoy Denis Alipov visits Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2024 7:22:52 AM IST

Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, visited the construction sites of Units 3-6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"I have returned with substantial investments.." says CM Stalin on Spain visit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 7, 2024 10:54:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has returned to Chennai after a visit to Spain on Wednesday. Senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader, Durai Murugan and Member of Parliament (MP), TR Baalu, welcomed the Chief Minister at the airport. ... read..

12 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka, 11 still held in detention

Chennai | February 6, 2024 2:24:57 PM IST

Twelve fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 13, have been released and reached Chennai airport on Tuesday. ... read..

ISL: Chennaiyin aims to grab playoffs spot, asserts head coach Coyle ahead of Southern Derby

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 6, 2024 12:23:56 AM IST

Chennaiyin FC are ready to face Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Wednesday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru after a two-week break and head coach Owen Coyle asserted that the team's sole focus is to qualify for the playo ... read..

TN Silambam players win big at international competition in Malaysia, bringing home 40 medals

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 5, 2024 10:24:28 PM IST

Silambam players from Tamil Nadu won 40 medals, including five golds, 23 silvers and 12 bronzes, at the International Silambam Competition held in Malaysia. ... read..

Ennore gas leak: TN govt imposes Rs 5.92 cr environmental compensation for Coromandel fertiliser plant

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 11:53:33 PM IST

Tamil Nadu State government has imposed Rs 5.92 cr environmental compensation for Coromandel International Limited in Ennore responsible for the Ammonia Gas leak on December 26 last year. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Kanimozhi asserts extensive outreach plans for DMK's election manifesto preparation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 10:54:31 PM IST

In a bid to address the diverse needs and aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu, DMK MP Kanimozhi on Sunday unveiled plans for an extensive outreach programme aimed at shaping the party's election manifesto. ... read..

"Can they say they have not purchased MLAs?": DMK's Elangovan takes on BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 12:22:51 AM IST

Amidst escalating political tensions following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's allegations of 'poaching of MLAs by BJP', DMK leader TKS Elangovan weighed in on the recent notice issued by the crime branch to Kejriwal for his claim. ... read..

Thalapathy Vijay forays into politics, announces party name

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2024 4:24:58 PM IST

South superstar Thalapathy Vijay on Friday officially announced the name of his political party as 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazham' (TVK). ... read..

"People were fooled": Tamil Nadu CM on interim budget

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 11:26:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Thursday that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, people were expecting a price reduction of petrol and diesel in the interim budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman but were "fooled." ... read..

KIYG 2023: School bus driver's daughter won bronze, father's relentless persistence reaps fruit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 8:24:24 PM IST

At 4.30 in the morning, Jagdish Gulia and his eight-year-old daughter Tannu were glued to the television watching Indian women wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. When Sakshi Malik turned the bout on its head in the dying seconds to secure bronze, both Ja ... read..

"Outrageous and shameful...": MK Stalin on Hemant Soren's arrest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 4:24:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday called the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate "Outrageous and shameful" and said that blatant display of vendetta politics is being displayed by the Bharati ... read..

TN: DMK's election committee holds discussion with office bearers of Ramanathapuram, Cuddalore units

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 10:23:50 AM IST

The DMK Election Coordination Committee held a discussion with the office-bearers of its Ramanathapuram and Cuddalore districts. The committee has been holding discussions with the leaders of its district units, mainly to select candidates for the upcomin ... read..

'Khelo India Games envisioned by PM Modi is embodiment of his interest...': Anurag Thakur hands trophies to winners

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2024 10:53:11 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur handed the trophies to the winners of the Khelo India Youth Games at the closing ceremony of Tamil Nadu in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

KIYG gold medallist Janvi's training module includes playing shankh, grooving on DJ music

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2024 7:54:31 PM IST

While Janvi was waiting for her girl's 61kg final wrestling bout against Delhi's Yashita in the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 at the Rajarathinam stadium here, her coach Ajmer Malik gave her few tips on how to shoot good images on a mobile phone and prompt ... read..

"We took permission": AR Rahman on using using AI to recreate voices of late singers Bamba Bakya, Shahul Hameed

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 6:54:39 PM IST

Music maestro AR Rahman's latest song 'Thimiri Yezhuda' from Rajinikanth-starrer 'Lal Salaam' features voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed. Wondering how is it possible? Well, don't be surprised as we are living in the age of AI. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Assam's Pahi applies her Tezpur lake lessons to win Chennai pool

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 12:53:35 PM IST

Far from the glittering waters of an Olympic-size pool, Pahi Borah learned to swim in a lake, and had to use makeshift bamboo arrangements to dive and somersault. But the talent and passion of the 14-year-old from Tezpur, Assam, has carried her seamlessly ... read..

KIYG 2023: Haryana weightlifter Sanjana improves her own national mark, Sayali Wani of Maharashtra bags double crown in table tennis

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 9:53:22 AM IST

Haryana's Sanjana improved on her own National Youth records in Snatch, Clean and Jerk and overall to clinch the girls 76kg weightlifting gold while Maharashtra's Sayali Wani came back from the brink to win the girls singles table tennis gold in the Khelo ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Rural Development Minister Periyasamy clarifies on Governor's criticism of PM Awas scheme implementation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 1:53:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister Periyasamy gave his clarification on Monday on Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's criticism of the implementation of the PM Awas Yojana scheme in the state. ... read..

"There is no issue...": DMK leader Elangovan on INDIA bloc seat sharing

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 10:54:13 PM IST

With the Lok Sabha elections just months away, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Monday reacted to the INDIA bloc seat sharing and said that there is no "issue" and things will be "settled" soon. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu Governor acting as political broker for BJP": DMK leader TKS Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 7:53:31 PM IST

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Monday slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and claimed that he is acting as a "political broker for the BJP" and is deeply indulged in sheer politics. ... read..

Khelo India Games creates a big community: Tokyo Olympian Varun Thakkar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 3:54:26 PM IST

Tokyo Olympian sailor Varun Thakkar was spotted in the crowd during events at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu, cheering on the young wrestlers as the wrestling action began at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai. ... read..

TN Governor Ravi alleges corruption, says poor villagers in Nagapattinam district not able to get PM Awas Yojana benefits

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 10:53:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday claimed that villagers of Nagapattinam district, eligible to become beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, are not able to get the benefit of the scheme due to administrative apathy and alleged corruption. ... read..

"What is the guarantee": DMK leader RS Bharathi on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's allegiance to NDA

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 6:52:18 AM IST

After Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ended his 18-month ruling alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress on Sunday and rejoined the NDA, DMK leader RS Bharathi said that there was no guarantee that he would continue in t ... read..

KIYG 2023: Weightlifter Jyoshna rises from poverty in remote Odisha village to shatter national record

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2024 6:53:10 PM IST

A few months ago, Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter K Ravi Kumar was supposed to reach Jyoshna Sabar's village around 11am. But it was evening then and he had still not been able to find his way through this mountainous, forested region of Od ... read..

TN: DMK's election committee holds discussion with office bearers of Namakkal, Erode units

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2024 3:53:18 PM IST

The DMK's election coordination committee on Sunday held a discussion with the office bearers of its Namakkal and Erode districts units ahead of the coming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

"Votes against BJP must not get split": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges INDIA bloc leaders

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 27, 2024 9:24:47 AM IST

Amid the differences within the opposition alliance, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged the INDIA bloc to stay united and make sure that the votes against BJP should not split. ... read..

Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini dies of cancer, Kamal Haasan mourns demise

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 27, 2024 12:22:59 AM IST

Veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini is no more. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Dominant Yashvardhan Singh shows why he is rated so highly in boxing world

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2024 10:23:12 PM IST

As Yashvardhan Singh proudly displayed his gold medal at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, his father Satyajeet watched from side-lines. While proud of his son's achievement, he is quick to point out that these are mere baby steps in a long journey. ... read..

Hema Malini meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala, says latter is full of life

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2024 10:23:07 PM IST

Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini recently met legendary actor Vyjayanthimala at the latter's residence in Chennai. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Tamil Nadu twins who travelled 85km to train on synthetic track makes journey count

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2024 3:22:58 PM IST

Covering a considerable distance to meet their goals is nothing new to Tamil Nadu twins Ansilin M and Akslin M. The 18-year-olds from the coastal village of Karankadu in Kanyakumari district travel 25 kms one way twice a week just to get a chance to train ... read..

KIYG 2023: Rajasthan's Vimla Machra overcomes memories of earlier fall to win Keirin gold

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2024 3:24:43 PM IST

Rajasthan's Vimla Machra was barely smiling despite dominating the girls' Keirin race at the Cycling Velodrome in TNPESU complex to win the gold medal. The teenager was quite conscious of her broken tooth and had been told by her father to skip the event. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Bihar farmer's daughter Durga Singh runs into record books with 1500m gold

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2024 3:24:22 PM IST

As a child obsessed with sports, Durga Singh would run in the wide open spaces around the fields in her remote village of Belwa Thakurai in Gopalganj district of Bihar. In an area with little sporting background, Durga's father Shambhu Sharan Singh, a whe ... read..

Chennai Metro Rail introduces QR tickets through WhatsApp

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2024 10:53:33 AM IST

As part of its green environment and digital initiatives, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has introduced a new system of delivering QR tickets through WhatsApp to passengers at the metro station's ticket counter. ... read..

INDIA alliance has struggle on hand to keep alliance intact: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 10:24:14 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has taken a jibe at the INDIA bloc that is suffering over seat sharing among the regional parties for the Lok Sabha elections, calling it a 'fragmented' alliance. ... read..

Udhayanidhi Stalin honours fishermen for Michaung Cyclone rescue efforts, support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 2:24:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday appreciated and felicitated the fishermen who saved and rescued lives and helped to distribute relief materials during the recent Michaung cyclone in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Ocean cleaning awareness campaign held in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 11:23:29 AM IST

An ocean cleaning awareness campaign was held in Chennai on the theme 'Swim for the Ocean, Save the Ocean', where three children, Thaaragai (9), Nishvik (7) and Kavi Ashvathan (14) swam from Chennai Neelankarai to Marina Beach. ... read..

"It is the victory of people who believe in Dharma...": Annamalai on SC order on "ban" in TN for Pran Pratishtha telecast

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 23, 2024 10:24:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai termed the Supreme Court order on the alleged ban in temples in the state for the public viewing of the live telecast of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple as a victory to the people who believe in Dhar ... read..

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