Tamil Nadu: News
15 May 2023
MK StalinTamil Nadu: 13 dead after consuming spurious liquor, 9 arrested
At least 13 people have died and many others have been hospitalized in critical condition after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in two districts of Tamil Nadu over the last three days, India Today reported.
12 May 2023
The Kerala Story'The Kerala Story': SC questions West Bengal government on ban
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday sent a notice to the West Bengal government, asking for its rationale behind banning The Kerala Story in the state. The state government announced a ban on its screening on Monday, following which the makers filed a plea with the SC.
09 May 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA raids multiple locations in J&K to dismantle terror network
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out raids across multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir.
08 May 2023
Bollywood Films'The Kerala Story': Shabana Azmi terms ban demands as 'wrong'
Filmmaker Sudipto Sen's latest release, The Kerala Story, has been in the midst of controversies.
08 May 2023
BiharSC junks Manish Kashyap's plea: What the case is about
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of YouTuber Manish Kashyap seeking to club three FIRs filed against him in Bihar and Tamil Nadu for spreading fake news and enmity between groups.
07 May 2023
Bollywood'The Kerala Story' not to be screened in Tamil Nadu
The controversies surrounding Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story have refused to die down.
01 May 2023
Narendra ModiTamil Nadu: BJP, RSS-linked party brawl over 'Mann Ki Baat'
An altercation over the screening of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat turned ugly as members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) clashed in Tamil Nadu's Dharapuram on Sunday.
28 Apr 2023
MK StalinTamil Nadu: 2 killed, 39 injured in bull-chasing event
Two people were gored to death and at least 39 others sustained injuries in Manjuvirattu, a bull-chasing event, during a temple festival in Kandramanickam village in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district on Thursday, reported The Hindu.
27 Apr 2023
LifestyleWhat makes Manamadurai pottery from Tamil Nadu special
Recently Manamadurai in Tamil Nadu got global recognition with the GI tag (Geographical Indication) for its unique pottery. The label protects the imitation of the pottery and guarantees authenticity.
24 Apr 2023
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamTamil Nadu: I-T raids at alleged Stalin-linked real estate firm
The Income Tax Department on Monday conducted raids at over 50 locations across Tamil Nadu related to G Square Realtors, a real estate firm allegedly linked to CM MK Stalin and his kin.
21 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC grants protection from coercive action to OpIndia owner, editor
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday granted protection from possible coercive action to the owner and editor of news outlet OpIndia in a criminal case filed against them over allegations of spreading fake news regarding attacks on Bihar migrants in Tamil Nadu.
20 Apr 2023
Mamata BanerjeeMamata calls Stalin, suggests opposition CMs meet over governors' issue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday phoned her Tamil Nadu counterpart, MK Stalin, and expressed solidarity with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which is pushing for a time limit for governors to act on bills.
18 Apr 2023
FoodCheck out these GI-tagged sweets from India
Each state in India has its own special and distinct sweets made from locally available ingredients that highlight the essence of the place. Indian sweets are mostly made with dairy and sugar.
14 Apr 2023
KeralaBaishakhi, Bihu, Vishu, and Puthandu: Why these harvest festivals matter
Spring harvest festivals are a time of great celebration in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and culture.
12 Apr 2023
Madras High CourtTamil Nadu's anti-online gambling law: All you need to know
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday gazetted the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022.
12 Apr 2023
Bharti AirtelAirtel launches 5G in Ladakh: Check which states have coverage
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in the union territory of Ladakh. The telco's 5G network is now live in over 500 cities across India.
12 Apr 2023
LifestyleAuthoor betel leaf joins Tamil Nadu's kitty of GI tags
The Authoor vetrilai (betel leaf) from Tamil Nadu, which is mostly used in special occasions like temple festivals, housewarming, and weddings, has received the Geographical Indication tag recently.
09 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka: PM Modi takes safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka and went on a jungle safari as part of several events scheduled to mark "50 years of Project Tiger" on Sunday.
06 Apr 2023
Chennai3 men arrested for biting off snake's head, filming it
Three men from Chennai's Arakkonam were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly biting off a live snake's head and posting the incident's video on social media.
06 Apr 2023
BiharTamil Nadu migrant row: YouTuber Manish Kashyap booked under NSA
Manish Kashyap, a YouTuber from Bihar arrested in the Tamil Nadu migrant workers row, has been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) on Thursday, reported PTI.
04 Apr 2023
ChennaiChennai: Sex worker murders ex-boyfriend; buries him with priest's help
A man was allegedly killed by his former lover, a sex worker, and three other men in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai, likely over money, the police said. They then chopped up his body and traveled 400km to bury it.
03 Apr 2023
Nirmala SitharamanTamil Nadu villagers ask Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce LPG prices
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday visited Pazhaiyaseevaram village in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district and interacted with the residents, asking them whether they received benefits from the government.
01 Apr 2023
ChennaiChennai Police books Kalakshetra teacher for allegedly sexually harassing alumna
The Tamil Nadu Police has booked a teacher of the reputed dance college at Chennai's Kalakshetra Foundation for allegedly sexually harassing an alumna.
01 Apr 2023
Economic Offences Wing (EOW)Tamil actor-producer RK Suresh linked to Aarudhra Gold Trading scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Tamil Nadu, which is probing the Aarudhra Gold Trading scam, has reportedly received inputs that linked Tamil cinema actor-producer RK Suresh to the scam.
31 Mar 2023
ChennaiHyderabad man spent Rs. 6 lakh on idlis last year
For this idli lover from Hyderabad, nothing beats the taste of his favorite South Indian delicacy.
30 Mar 2023
MK StalinAmid backlash, FSSAI withdraws order to rename 'curd' to 'dahi'
In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday officially withdrew its order to use the Hindi term dahi on curd (yogurt) packets in Tamil Nadu.
30 Mar 2023
KarnatakaTamil Nadu: Locals unhappy with curd being renamed to 'Dahi'
What 'curd' get more wrong?
25 Mar 2023
Kiren RijijuDifferences don't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju on alleged Centre-SC clash
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the differences between the central government and judiciary were inevitable in a democracy and should not be misconstrued as confrontation, reported PTI.
23 Mar 2023
CoimbatoreTamil Nadu: Man throws acid on wife inside court premises
A 40-year-old man allegedly threw acid on his wife inside district court premises in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, reported The Hindu.
21 Mar 2023
Reliance JioJio rolls out 5G in 41 more cities: Check coverage
Reliance Jio has rolled out its fifth-generation services in 41 more cities including Udhagamandalam, Narsapur, Margao, Rajouri, Thalassery, and Kumarghat. With the latest rollout, Jio 5G is now live in 406 cities.
21 Mar 2023
MK StalinMK Stalin felicitates Oscar-winner Kartiki Gonsalves with Rs. 1 crore
Kartiki Gonsalves along with Guneet Monga won an Academy Award this year, the first for an Indian production. The duo won in the Best Documentary Short category for the film The Elephant Whisperers.
18 Mar 2023
BiharTamil Nadu migrant workers' row: Bihar YouTuber Manish Kashyap arrested
Manish Kashyap, a popular YouTuber from Bihar accused in the Tamil Nadu migrant workers row, was arrested on Saturday after he surrendered at the Jagdishpur Police Station in Bihar's Bettiah.
15 Mar 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in several states; farmers alerted
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast rainfall for several states. It said that rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorm will likely occur over sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Northeast India from Wednesday.
15 Mar 2023
Reliance JioJio 5G launched in 34 cities, overall count reaches 365
Reliance Jio has launched its fifth-generation service in 34 new cities in India, including Ambur, Suryapet, Sundargarh, Dharmavaram, and Dharamshala.
15 Mar 2023
MK StalinTamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin felicitates 'The Elephant Whisperers' caretakers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced Rs. 1 lakh each for all the 91 caretakers at the two elephant camps in the state, reported ANI.
09 Mar 2023
AIADMKTamil Nadu: AIADMK, BJP alliance to continue for 2024 elections
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday said its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would continue for the 2024 State Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, reported NDTV.
09 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Tamil Nadu: 13 BJP workers quit party, join AIADMK
A total of 13 functionaries from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) resigned on Wednesday and joined its alliance partner in Tamil Nadu, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
05 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)TN: Case against BJP's Annamalai amid alleged Bihar migrant attacks
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Tamil Nadu unit chief, K Annamalai, was booked on Sunday by the state police on charges of promoting enmity between groups and inciting violence.
24 Feb 2023
OTT releases'Iru Dhuruvam 2' review: A must-watch psychological thriller
Tamil director Arun Prakash has arrived with the second season of crime psychological thriller, Iru Dhuruvam.
16 Feb 2023
NagalandKnow about these incredible folk festivals in India
Being one of the oldest civilizations in the world, India is well-known for its rich culture which has its own traditions and customs.
