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"Ban NEET": MK Stalin reiterates call for abolition of medical entrance exam

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Friday reiterated his demand for the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), saying the DMK's campaign against the medical entrance examina... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Students from Chennai protest inside college campus seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Students affiliated with the Students' Federation of India (SFI) gathered inside the Presidency College campus in Chennai on Friday to stage a sit-in demonstration and raised slogans voicing fierce opposition to the central administration and pressing for... read..

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Fans dance, cheer as Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' finally hits theatres in Chennai, actor Jai thanks fans' patience

Following high anticipation and several delays, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has finally opened in theatres, bringing much joy to his fans.... read..

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TN Sports Minister Adhav Arjuna inaugurates renovated Anna Swimming Pool in Chennai

The Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna, on Thursday inaugurated the renovated Anna Swimming Pool, refurbished for Rs 2.75 crore by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority.... read..

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"Trust states, abolish NEET": MK Stalin accuses Centre, calls protests "wake-up call"

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Thursday said that NEET had failed to fulfil its three principal promises of reducing students' burden, eliminating commercialisation and improving standards, and ... read..

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Rahul Gandhi has no proper political ground, says TN BJP chief amid NEET paper leak row

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Thursday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no proper political ground, while alleging that the ongoing protest in Delhi was being triggered by the Communist Party, AAP and other political parties.... read..

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"Historic day for Tamil cinema": Fans celebrate CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release, turn emotional

The release of Tamil Nadu CM and actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has sparked scenes of extraordinary excitement across theatres on opening day, as fans gathered in large numbers well before the first show.... read..

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar visits Satyam theatre to watch Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar visited Chennai's Sathyam Theatre on Thursday to watch 'Jana Nayagan', the latest film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay.... read..

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Jana Nayagan: Pooja Hegde shares pics with Vijay from the sets

As 'Jana Nayagan' finally hit the theatres on Thursday, actor Pooja Hegde expressed her happiness by sharing a few pictures from the sets with his co-star Vijay.... read..

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Trisha watches Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' in theatre with her mom

Actor Trisha Krishnan on Thursday afternoon stepped out with her mother, Uma Krishnan, to watch Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' at a theatre in Chennai.... read..

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TVK cadres celebrate release of Vijay's last film 'Jananayagan' across Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres celebrated the worldwide release of 'Jananayagan', billed as the final film of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay, with festive events outside theatres across the state on Thursday.... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay extends support to Congress' protest, demands scrapping of NEET exam

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has extended support to Congress' protest, condemning the police action against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on Monday.... read..

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"Only scrapping NEET will provide a lasting solution": MK Stalin backs students' protest at Jantar Mantar

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Wednesday backed the protesting students in the national capital and called for the "abolition of NEET", saying that "only scrapping" the medical entrance exam can... read..

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"Big conspiracy by opposition and CJP": BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy criticises NEET protests

Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy on Wednesday claimed that the ongoing NEET protests are a conspiracy hatched by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the opposition during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.... read..

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"Attack on democracy": TVK slams Rahul Gandhi's detention, extends support to opposition

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday strongly condemned the detention of Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi during protests at Lok Kalyan Marg, calling it a direct "attack on democracy."... read..

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Chennai's World-Class Healthcare Infrastructure - A Great Boon and Lifesaver for Patients Worldwide

Reinforcing Chennai's reputation as a global destination for advanced healthcare, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, successfully performed a complex Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) ablation on a patient from Poland, providing him lasting relief from recurrent palpi... read..

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Nayanthara, Kavin starrer 'Hi' release date announced, to face box office clash from Suriya's 'Vishwanath And Sons'

The release date of Nayanthara and Kavin starrer 'Hi' has officially been locked. The movie is set to clash with Suriya's upcoming film 'Vishwanath And Sons' at the box office.... read..

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Madras HC adjourns petitions challenging govt on providing jobs to Karur Stampede victims' families to July 27

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has adjourned the petitions challenging the government's decision to provide public employment to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede to July 27.... read..

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"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all chess enthusiasts": TN CM Vijay hails state's chess legacy on World Chess Day

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of World Chess Day, celebrating the state's rich legacy in the sport and reaffirming his government's commitment to supporting the next generation of champions.... read..

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Kamal Haasan congratulates Mammootty on National Award honour, calls actor "man of your word"

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan extended his warm greetings to superstar Mammootty on winning the prestigious National Award.... read..

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TN: Former CM Stalin condemns MLA Markandeyan's arrest, alleges TVK government targeting opposition leaders

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Monday condemned the arrest of Vilathikulam MLA Markandeyan over his alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of targeting pol... read..

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Southern states should not be affected in any delimitation exercise: DMK's Elangovan

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Sunday said that the government is trying to again bring delimitation bill linked to women's reservation in Parliament, saying that political parties have various suggestions and seats of southern states in the Lok Sabha should... read..

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Mammootty, Dhanush, Rajkumar Perisamy, R Kalaivanan celebrate National Award win on sets of 'OM: Chapter 1'

Superstar Mammootty, Dhanush, director Rajkumar Perisamy and editor R. Kalaivanan celebrated their National Award win on the sets of their upcoming film 'OM'. The film is written and directed by Rajkumar Perisamy.... read..

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CBCID intensifies probe into Rs 100 cr land fraud at Palani Mutt

An intensive inquiry is being conducted on Friday at the Dindigul CBCID office by District CBCID Superintendent Sajitha, with more than 5 Palani HR&CE officials, regarding the fraud involving land worth Rs 100 crore belonging to the Palani Dhandayutha... read..

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"Collateral-free education loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh extended to students": Tamil Nadu Minister K Viswanathan

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Viswanathan on Saturday said the state government is committed to ensuring that no student is denied access to higher education due to financial constraints and is working to expand education loan facilities.... read..

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