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Depraved minds to make such efforts...: Piyush Goyal on bomb threats received in Delhi schools

After Police cracked down on the case of a series of hoax bomb threats sent to Delhi schools, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that it is the work of depraved minds to destabilise social harmony and the progress of the nation.... read..

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"Delhiites won't believe drama of Congress, AAP": BJP's CR Kesavan

BJP leader CR Kesavan on Wednesday took a dig at Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, saying that the people of Delhi will not believe in the Congress and AAP's drama and will teach both of them a lesson on February 5.... read..

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"Imagine I'm only in team because...": Ashwin on playing farewell match for India

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on his retirement and playing a farewell match, saying that he did not want to play a farewell game if he did not deserve his place in the team.... read..

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ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC aim to settle scores on first league visit to Mohammedan SC

Chennaiyin FC will be eyeing revenge on their first visit to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League on Wednesday when they take on Mohammedan SC in a league match.... read..

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World is looking up to India to set up data centres: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday stated that the world is looking up to India to set up data centres.... read..

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One Killed, 75 injured during Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

One person was killed during a Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, an officer said on Tuesday. 75 others are said to be injured, out of which 30 sustained grievous injuries.... read..

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"As I move into this new chapter...": Actor Jayam Ravi goes back to his birth name Ravi Mohan

Popular Tamil actor Jayam Ravi has announced that he will now go by his birth name, Ravi Mohan. The announcement comes just one day before the release of his upcoming film 'Kadhalikka Neramillai', where he stars alongside actress Nithya Menen.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Flight operations affected at Chennai Airport due to poor visibility

Flight operations were affected at the Chennai International Airport due to poor visibility amid dense fog conditions in Tamil Nadu.... read..

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"In next 2 to 3 months, my PM will visit India": Mauritius Deputy FM Hambyrajen Narsinghen

Mauritius Deputy Foreign Minister Hambyrajen Narsinghen, during his visit to Chennai on Saturday stated that the country's Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, will be visiting India in the next two to three months at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra... read..

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After AIADMK, NDA to boycott Erode East by-polls, says focus on "eliminating" DMK in 2026

After AIADMK and DMDK, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA also announced the boycott of the upcoming assembly by-polls in the Erode East constituency on Sunday.... read..

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Actor-politician Vijay hits out at DMK govt for failing to fulfil promise to scrap NEET

Actor and the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, on Saturday criticised the Tamil Nadu government for its 'failure' to fulfil the promise to scrap the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and accused Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of "be... read..

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Governor Ravi unable to accept Tamil Nadu's progress, says CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin while replying to the motion of thanks to the governor address has strongly criticised Governor RN Ravi for not reading his annual address on the first day of assembly.... read..

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Train to Kashmir will start very soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a long-cherished train service between Jammu and Kashmir valley will start very soon.... read..

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"Language of convenience": BJP's Annamalai agrees with Ashwin's 'Hindi's not national language' remark

Shortly after Ravichandran Ashwin's comments on Hindi, which sparked a debate, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai voiced his agreement with the famous cricketer on Friday, calling Hindi a 'link language' and a 'language of con... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin introduces two bills proposing stricter punishment for crimes against women

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday introduced two amendment bills in the state assembly to make punishment stringent for crimes against women.... read..

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates Syrma SGS's laptop assembly line in Chennai

In a significant boost to India's electronics manufacturing sector, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated Syrma SGS's new state-of-the-art laptop assembly line in ... read..

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews Vande Bharat & Amrit Bharat coaches

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai on Wednesday to inspect several key developments in India's railway network, including the Vande Bharat rakes, Amrit Bharat train coaches, and the Vistadome di... read..

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Ashwin hails Pant for "one of the best defences in world cricket"

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin hailed star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for having "one of the best defences in world cricket".... read..

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Dr. S.G. Suryah Unveils Book on Veer Savarkar's Legacy at Grand Ceremony in Chennai

On January 4, 2025, the grand launch of the book Veera Savarkar Oru Kalagakaaranin Kathai, authored by Dr. S.G. Suryah, BJP State Secretary, took place in Chennai.... read..

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DMK students' wing holds protest in Chennai against UGC draft rules

Members of the DMK students' wing held a protest at Valluvar Kottam here on Friday against University Grants Commission's (UGC) new draft rules for the appointment of Vice Chancellors.... read..

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"They did not threaten us...": Chennaiyin FC coach on Odisha FC following draw

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle voiced his frustration at not securing all three points against Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, saying that their opponents did not really threaten them.... read..

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"More about our mistakes": Odisha FC coach Lobera after draw with Chennaiyin FC

Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera voiced his displeasure at his team's performance, despite their comeback from a two-goal deficit to salvage a point against Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, saying that the result is ... read..

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Anna University Sexual Assault Case: AIADMK MLAs wear black shirts, continue symbolic protest

Amid the ongoing winter session of the Tamil Nadu assembly, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Thursday arrived at the Secretariat wearing black shirts to mark their protest against the ruling DMK government, over the Anna Universit... read..

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Tamil Nadu announces 2 million sq ft IT park in Coimbatore under PPP

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 2 million square foot IT park in Coimbatore under a public-private partnership, focusing on artificial intelligence.... read..

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Top Indian riders, Johann, Kavin join Gaman Racing; set to train in Spain for 2025

Promising Indian riders Geoffrey Emmanuel, Kavin Quintal, and Johann Emmanuel, along with a lady rider, Nadine Balaji, have joined Gaman Racing, and will be honing their skills in Spain for the competitive 2025 season as the Spanish outfit inked an agreem... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM condoles loss of lives in Tirupati stampede incident

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin condoled the loss of lives in the Tirupati stampede incident in Andra Pradesh a day earlier.... read..

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ISL: Jordan Gil scores twice as Chennaiyin FC settle for 2-2 draw against Odisha FC

Wilmar Jordan Gil scored a quickfire brace, taking his tally to eight for the season, in Chennaiyin FC's 2-2 home draw versus Odisha FC in the Indian Super League 2024-25 on Thursday.... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM announces financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to kin of victim killed in Tirupati stampede

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the family of a victim who died during a stampede at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.... read..

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BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan demands CBI probe in Anna University sexual assault case

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundarajan on Wednesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged sexual assault incident at Anna University and said that a resolution had been passed in a meeting of the part... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC's impressive away streak will look to capitalize on Chennaiyin FC's worrying home form

Chennaiyin FC will host Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the ISL said in a release on Wednesday.... read..

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AIADMK MLAs wear black shirts amid sexual assault controversy

AIADMK MLAs on Wednesday were seen wearing black shirts for the third day of the Tamil Nadu Assembly session. AIADMK is likely to raise the issue of the alleged Anna University sexual assault case.... read..

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"Will stand with the victim to get justice legally": CM MK Stalin amid sexual assault controversy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that his government will stand with the victim of the Anna University alleged sexual assault case.... read..

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