Tamil Nadu: News
01 Mar 2024
MK StalinBJP's Mandarin birthday wish for MK Stalin amid ad row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday by wishing him a happy birthday in Mandarin.
27 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi kicks off three-state tour from Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday.
26 Feb 2024
VinFastAfter Tesla, VinFast seeks lower EV import tax in India
Vietnam-based VinFast is seeking a two-year reduction in India's import duties on electric cars while its local plant is being built.
23 Feb 2024
IndiaLanguage legacies: Discovering the ancient roots of five spoken tongues
In the web of human history, languages emerge as enduring threads, preserving cultures, narratives, and identities that transcend time.
21 Feb 2024
Kamal HaasanLok Sabha polls: Haven't joined INDIA bloc, says Kamal Haasan
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan clarified on Wednesday that his party is not part of the multi-party opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
11 Feb 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsArmed forces recruitment exam in 13 regional languages, says MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday announced that it will conduct the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) constable (general duty) examination in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.
08 Feb 2024
Pinarayi VijayanKerala cabinet's protest against Modi government in Delhi today
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Left Front government will stage a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday against the Centre's alleged "injustice" to the state in fund allocation.
07 Feb 2024
Tamil CinemaVishal quashes media reports about joining politics; shares statement
Ever since Thalapathy Vijay announced his foray into Tamil Nadu politics, several reports have been hinting at other actors' entry into politics.
06 Feb 2024
Rajinikanth'Congratulations': Rajinikanth reacts as 'Thalapathy' Vijay enters Tamil Nadu politics
Tamil Nadu politics and cinema go hand in hand as various celluloid stars have made their foray into politics and emerged successful.
06 Feb 2024
Madhya PradeshMP: 11 killed, 60 injured in fire at firecrackers factory
At least 11 people were killed and 60 others injured after a fire broke out in a firecracker factory in Bairagarh village in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh.
02 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Tamil Nadu sand mining case: Assets worth Rs. 130cr seized
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth Rs. 130.60 crore in connection with an illegal sand mining case in Tamil Nadu.
02 Feb 2024
VijayTamil actor Vijay launches political party 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam'
Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his new political party—Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam.
31 Jan 2024
Madras High CourtMadras High Court restricts non-Hindus from entering Tamil Nadu temples
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to place signs at all Hindu temples in the state indicating that non-Hindus are not allowed beyond the "kodimaram" (flagpole) area.
29 Jan 2024
PunePune: Infosys techie shot dead in hotel room by boyfriend
A 26-year-old software engineer was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend in a hotel room on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday.
28 Jan 2024
AccidentsCar rams into truck after driver falls asleep; 6 dead
At least six people were killed after a car rammed into a truck loaded with cement bags near Puliangudi in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district on Sunday.
26 Jan 2024
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDMK legislator's son, daughter-in-law arrested for abusing domestic help
Anto Mathivanan and his wife Maarlina, both relatives of a prominent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislator in Tamil Nadu, were arrested on Friday.
25 Jan 2024
SalemMultiple vehicles collide in Tamil Nadu, 4 dead
At least four people were killed in an accident involving four vehicles in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.
23 Jan 2024
ChinaApple supplier Corning to manufacture Gorilla Glass in Tamil Nadu
Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning has teamed up with Indian telecom company Optiemus Infracom to establish Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies in Tamil Nadu.
22 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiRam Mandir consecration day: What are opposition leaders doing
The much-awaited Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
21 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiTamil Nadu government has banned Ram Mandir telecast, puja: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday claimed that the Tamil Nadu government has banned live telecasts of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event and special prayers dedicated to Lord Ram.
19 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiModi to visit three states today, launch multiple development projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Friday to launch multiple development projects in the three states.
18 Jan 2024
Cold WaveUnusual cold grips Tamil Nadu hill stations
Unusually chilly weather has hit hill stations in Tamil Nadu. The never-seen-before weather has caused concerns for residents, environmentalists, and farmers.
11 Jan 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Tamil Nadu BJP chief booked for promoting 'religious enmity'
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai was booked for allegedly inciting religious enmity, provoking public peace, and fostering ill-will between different groups at a place of worship.
10 Jan 2024
OdishaFrom red ant chutney to khaje, exploring the GI-tagged delicacies
Odisha's red ant chutney also known as kai chutney, made with red weaver ants, was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
08 Jan 2024
HyundaiHyundai to invest Rs. 26,180cr in Tamil Nadu by 2032
Hyundai Motor India has revealed plans to invest an additional Rs. 6,180 crore in Tamil Nadu by 2032, bringing its total investment in the region to Rs. 26,180 crore.
08 Jan 2024
ChennaiTN: Heavy rains shut schools, colleges, trigger massive traffic jams
Torrential rains on Sunday caused massive traffic jams, creating difficulties for commuters in various parts of Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai.
07 Jan 2024
QualcommQualcomm's new Rs. 177cr Chennai facility to create 1,600 jobs
Global semiconductor giant Qualcomm has announced plans for a new design center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a proposed investment of Rs. 177.27 crore.
31 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Dense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.
30 Dec 2023
DelhiDense fog continues to disrupt trains, flights in North India
Foggy conditions continued to disrupt train and flight schedules across North India, including the national capital, Delhi, and states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
28 Dec 2023
Tamil CinemaTamil actor-DMDK founder 'Captain' Vijayakant (71) dies following illness
Tamil actor and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder, "Captain" Vijayakant, passed away on Thursday aged 71.
27 Dec 2023
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27 Dec 2023
ChennaiChennai: 42 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak in Ennore
A major ammonia gas leak late on Tuesday at the Coromandel International Limited industrial unit in Ennore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, led to 42 people being hospitalized.
27 Dec 2023
Indian Oil Corporation LimitedTamil Nadu: Blast at IOCL's plant in Chennai, 1 dead
One person was killed and another injured in an explosion at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)'s plant at Tondiarpet in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday.
25 Dec 2023
ChennaiTechie burned alive by ex-classmate who changed sex for her
In a spine-chilling incident in Tamil Nadu, a 24-year-old software engineer, R Nandhini, was allegedly brutally murdered by her former classmate, Vetrimaran, who underwent a sex change operation in hopes of marrying her.
24 Dec 2023
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDMK MP's 'Hindi speakers clean toilets' remark triggers political row
An undated video showing Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran remarking that Hindi speakers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar clean toilets in Tamil Nadu has triggered a political controversy.
22 Dec 2023
EducationCelebrating numbers: National Mathematics Day and Ramanujan's profound legacy
National Mathematics Day, an annual celebration observed on December 22, holds a special significance as it commemorates the birth anniversary of the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan.
21 Dec 2023
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDMK minister jailed for 3 years in corruption case
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister K Ponmudy has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment in a Rs. 1.75 crore disproportionate assets case, ANI reported.
20 Dec 2023
Indian Air ForceTamil Nadu rains: 10 dead, IAF pressed for relief, rescue
At least 10 people have reportedly been killed in Tamil Nadu after torrential rains wreaked havoc in the state's southern areas.
19 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Tamil Nadu rains: 3 dead, high alert in 4 districts
At least three people were reportedly killed and three more are feared dead in Tamil Nadu after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the southern districts of the state.
18 Dec 2023
RainfallTamil Nadu: 500 passengers stranded, rain washes away rail tracks
Nearly 500 passengers are stuck at the Srivaikuntam Railway Station in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu, which continued to witness heavy rainfall on Monday.
