Tamil Nadu: News
23 Dec 2024
IndiaWoman trampled to death by elephant in Tamil Nadu's Erode
A 36-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant in Tamil Nadu's Erode district.
21 Dec 2024
iPhone'Belongs to deity now': Temple refuses to return dropped iPhone
Authorities at the Arulmigu Kandaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu's Thiruporur allegedly refused to return an iPhone to a devotee, who had accidentally dropped it into the temple's donation box or "hundi."
20 Dec 2024
Bipin RawatWhat caused the chopper crash that killed General Bipin Rawat
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ruled human error as the main reason behind the helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others in 2021.
18 Dec 2024
IndiaTamil Nadu: Man chases away crocodile using just stick
In a brave act, a man in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai chased away an eight-foot-long crocodile that had wandered onto the tourist walkway at Sathanur Dam.
16 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'One Nation, One Election' threat to democracy: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has vehemently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government's "One Nation, One Election" policy.
16 Dec 2024
AIADMKAIADMK slams Centre for naming laws in Hindi, Sanskrit
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has accused the central government of indirectly imposing Hindi by naming laws in Hindi and Sanskrit.
16 Dec 2024
MalayalamWhy legendary Ilaiyaraaja was asked to leave Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja recently got caught in an unexpected situation when he visited the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Tamil Nadu.
13 Dec 2024
BengaluruRainfall predicted for Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry till December 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, warning residents of heavy rainfall over the next four days starting Thursday.
13 Dec 2024
Dindigul6 killed, 20 injured in fire at Tamil Nadu hospital
A fire at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul on Thursday night claimed six lives.
11 Dec 2024
ChennaiSeveral South districts to receive heavy rainfall till December 16
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.
09 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)DMK government faces flak for 'lax' probe in rape case
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu is facing the ire of opposition leaders for its handling of a rape case of a mentally challenged college student.
06 Dec 2024
S JaishankarTensions simmer as Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Tamil fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
05 Dec 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)At 37.3°C, Mumbai records hottest December day in 16 years
Mumbai experienced its hottest December day in 16 years on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 37.3 degrees Celsius.
05 Dec 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa 2' targets massive opening of ₹250cr worldwide
The much-awaited sequel to Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is finally here!
03 Dec 2024
CuddaloreTamil Nadu: CM Stalin announces relief package for flood-hit families
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a financial aid package for victims of Cyclone Fengal, which wreaked havoc in several districts with severe flooding and heavy rainfall.
02 Dec 2024
ChennaiTamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai
Cyclone Fengal, which has been lashing Tamil Nadu with heavy rainfall, caused a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday.
02 Dec 2024
CuddaloreSchools, colleges closed in TN's Nilgiris due to heavy rain
All educational institutions in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district remain shut on Monday following heavy rainfall. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya announced the closure.
02 Dec 2024
BengaluruCyclone Fengal: Are Karnataka schools shut amid heavy rainfall
Bengaluru and parts of South Interior Karnataka have been put on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected due to Cyclone Fengal.
01 Dec 2024
ChennaiCyclone Fengal makes landfall: 4 electrocuted, airport reopens in Chennai
Cyclone Fengal, which struck the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday evening, has wreaked havoc in Chennai. The cyclone caused heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the city.
30 Nov 2024
ChennaiCyclone Fengal: IndiGo suspends all flights at Chennai airport
IndiGo Airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport temporarily in light of the inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Fengal.
29 Nov 2024
Oxford UniversityOxford museum to return Tamil Nadu's stolen Thirumangai Alwar statue
The Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University has agreed to return a stolen bronze idol of saint-poet Thirumangai Alwar to Tamil Nadu.
29 Nov 2024
ChennaiCyclone Fengal: Deep depression heads to Puducherry coast, schools shut
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strike the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast close to Puducherry on Saturday.
28 Nov 2024
Adani GroupJagan Reddy dismisses bribery allegations linked to Adani power deal
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has dismissed allegations of bribery in a power deal with the Adani Group.
28 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone Fengal to intensify; heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is expected to intensify and hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts by November 30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
27 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalTN on alert for Cyclone Fengal: How powerful is it
Cyclone Fengal—intensifying from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal—is set to make landfall on Wednesday.
26 Nov 2024
Andhra PradeshCyclone Fengal to form over Bay of Bengal, impact TN
A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
26 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalTamil Nadu rain: IMD issues red alert for 4 districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu.
24 Nov 2024
PhonePeTamil Nadu police warn against UPI scam involving PhonePe
The Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police has issued a public warning regarding a scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users.
22 Nov 2024
Aamir Khan30yrs later, Mansoor Khan confesses: 'I could've ruined Aamir's career'
Acclaimed filmmaker Mansoor Khan, cousin of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, recently opened up about his cinematic journey in an interview with India Now and How.
21 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalChennai rains: More rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in a few districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday.
20 Nov 2024
Anna Dravida Munnetra KazhagamTamil teacher stabbed in front of colleagues for rejecting proposal
A 26-year-old teacher was fatally stabbed in the staff room of Mallipattinam Government Higher Secondary School in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district on Wednesday.
19 Nov 2024
Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaLIC blames technical glitch after its website turns all-Hindi
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is facing backlash for making Hindi the default language on its website.
17 Nov 2024
IndiaFearing displacement, livelihood loss, villagers protest expansion of Madurai airport
Over 1,000 police personnel have been deployed in Tamil Nadu's Chinna Udaippa village after locals protested against the land acquisition for Madurai airport's expansion.
17 Nov 2024
AppleTata Electronics acquires Pegatron's iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu
Tata Electronics has acquired a majority stake in Pegatron's only iPhone manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The move makes Tata a major supplier for Apple.
15 Nov 2024
Bobby Deol'Kanguva' slightly underperforms; earns ₹16.67cr on Day 1
The much-awaited action film Kanguva, starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, has taken a phenomenal start at the box office.
14 Nov 2024
Andhra Pradesh'Kanguva' targets huge Day 1: Advance booking exceeds ₹17cr
The much-anticipated Tamil film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring the likes of Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles is off to a promising start.
13 Nov 2024
Andhra Pradesh'Kanguva' advance booking is massive; Suriya's film earns ₹10.14cr
The much-awaited film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring the likes of Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu is poised to take a solid opening at the box office.
13 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalTN: Schools, colleges closed in several districts amid heavy rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu owing to a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
12 Nov 2024
Madras High CourtActor Kasthuri goes missing after controversial remarks against Telugu community
South Indian actor Kasthuri Shankar has reportedly gone missing after she was served multiple legal notices over controversial remarks about the Telugu community.
12 Nov 2024
Bobby Deol'Kanguva' advance booking: Suriya's film has collected ₹2.31cr
The much-awaited film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu is off to a great start at the box office.
09 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.
07 Nov 2024
Box Office CollectionSivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' maintains pace; nears ₹170cr worldwide
Sivakarthikeyan's latest release, Amaran, is taking the world by storm with its box office collection approaching an unbelievable ₹170cr. The emotional action drama has been loved by audiences in India and abroad alike.
04 Nov 2024
DiwaliWhy this village's residents throw cow dung to end Diwali
After Diwali, the villagers of Thalavadi in Tamil Nadu's Erode district have a unique way of concluding the celebrations.
03 Nov 2024
Narendra Modi'Feel bad for her': Priyanka after meeting her father's assassin
While campaigning in Kerala's Wayanad on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a personal anecdote about his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
03 Nov 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa 2: The Rule' eyes record-breaking ₹270cr global opening: Report
The much-awaited sequel to the Allu Arjun starrer, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is expected to break Indian cinema records with a whopping ₹270cr worldwide opening day collection, reported Sacnilk.
01 Nov 2024
Box OfficeSivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' posts bumper opening with ₹22cr Day-1 collection
The Tamil war drama Amaran, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has made a record-breaking box-office debut.
27 Oct 2024
VijaySupporters faint in heat at Vijay's first political conference
Tamil actor Vijay's political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) held its first-ever public conference in Tamil Nadu's Vikravandi on Sunday.
26 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshTirupati hotels receive fresh bomb threats, mentions Udhayanidhi Stalin's wife
Two hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh received bomb threats on Saturday, a day after similar threats were made to other hotels in the area, India Today reported.
24 Oct 2024
Aksai ChinBJP accuses DMK of sharing India's 'incomplete' map, demands apology
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu has accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of sharing a map of India that allegedly excludes Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin.
23 Oct 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues yellow alert for heavy rains in these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several Indian states on Wednesday.
22 Oct 2024
M Karunanidhi'I'm Kalaignar's grandson, won't apologize...': Udhayanidhi on Sanatana row
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has refused to apologize for his controversial remarks about Sanatana Dharma.
19 Oct 2024
MK Stalin'Imposing Hindi everywhere': MK Stalin to governor amid anthem row
In a long post on X, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused Governor RN Ravi of vilifying the Dravidian race and trying to "impose Hindi everywhere."
16 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshBay of Bengal depression to bring rain to these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for southern states after a depression formed over the Bay of Bengal.
15 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshHeavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu; Kerala, Andhra Pradesh on alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense showers in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh after heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu.
15 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshChennai on high alert for heavy rain, schools shut
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed information technology (IT) companies in the state to implement work-from-home policies till October 18.
12 Oct 2024
Air India ExpressVideo: Air India Express pilots leave airport after mid-air scare
Air India Express Flight IX 613 pilots Iqrom Rifadly Fahmi Zainal and co-pilot Maitryee Shrikrishna Shitole were spotted leaving the Tiruchirapalli airport after a mid-air hydraulic failure incident.
12 Oct 2024
ChennaiTamil Nadu: Passenger and goods train collide; 12 coaches derail
At least 12 coaches of the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed after it collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district.
11 Oct 2024
Amitabh BachchanRajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' begins with a bang, collects ₹30cr on Day-1
The much-anticipated film Vettaiyan, starring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has taken a strong start at the box office.
10 Oct 2024
ChennaiWhat is the Samsung workers strike in Chennai about
Over 1,500 striking workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have turned down a settlement offer made by the company.
10 Oct 2024
IndiaNewborn girl found abandoned in Tamil Nadu public toilet
A newborn girl was found abandoned in a public toilet at the New Bus Stand in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai.
07 Oct 2024
Chennai'Unmanageable...': What DMK's Kanimozhi said on Chennai air show deaths
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Member of Parliament Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has expressed sorrow over the deaths of five people at an Air Force air show in Chennai.
07 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'State-sponsored murders...': BJP blames Stalin for Chennai air show tragedy
The deaths of five spectators at the Chennai air show have sparked a political feud in Tamil Nadu.
06 Oct 2024
Prakash RajPrakash Raj accused of abruptly leaving set, causing ₹1cr loss
Renowned actor Prakash Raj, recently seen in Koratala Siva's Devara: Part 1, is facing allegations from film producer Vinod Kumar.
04 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Wait and see...': Udhayanidhi on Pawan Kalyan's 'Sanatan Dharm' challenge
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has responded to Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan's recent challenge concerning his controversial "sanatan dharm is like malaria, dengue" remark.
04 Oct 2024
BengaluruTamil Nadu: Schools receive bomb threats for 2nd consecutive day
Several schools in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, have received bomb threats through email for the second consecutive day.
02 Oct 2024
CoimbatoreWhy 150-member police team visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore
A 150-member police team, including one assistant deputy superintendent rank officer and three DSPs, visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation at Thondamuthur on Wednesday.
01 Oct 2024
Amitabh BachchanRajinikanth was admitted due to swelling in aorta, reveals hospital
Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Monday evening after reportedly experiencing stomach pain.
01 Oct 2024
Box Office'GOAT' wraps up theatrical run with ₹456cr global collection
The action-drama film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), featuring Thalapathy Vijay, is wrapping up its box office journey with an impressive worldwide collection of nearly ₹456 crore. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie's success is largely attributed to Vijay's star power.
30 Sep 2024
AppleTata's iPhone plant halts production indefinitely after major fire incident
A recent fire incident has led to an indefinite halt in production at a Tata Electronics plant in Tamil Nadu, which manufactures components for iPhones.
29 Sep 2024
AppleForensic probe begins into Tata's iPhone plant after fire incident
A forensic investigation is now underway into the fire, that broke out at Tata Electronics' Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu on Saturday.
29 Sep 2024
AIADMKUdhayanidhi is now Tamil Nadu deputy CM, Senthil Balaji minister
Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, took oath as the state's new deputy chief minister on Sunday.
28 Sep 2024
M K StalinTamil Nadu: Foundation stone laid for Tata Motors' ₹9,000cr facility
Tata Motors is gearing up to set up a new manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, pouring in ₹9,000 crore into the venture.
26 Sep 2024
IndiaTN: Family of 5 found dead in car, suicide suspected
A family of five was found dead inside an abandoned car on the Trichy-Karaikudi National Highway in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu.
26 Sep 2024
Anna Dravida Munnetra KazhagamSupreme Court grants bail to ex-Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in June 2023 in a money-laundering case.
