
May 23, 2025 18:18 IST
Out on bail on what were slammed as ‘flimsy’ charges, Vedan is star presence at LDF govt’s anniversary event. Meanwhile, BJP wants him prosecuted for “defaming” PM Modi and “promoting” caste divisions
Sat, May 24, 2025
May 23, 2025 15:52 IST
The archaeologist, Ramakrishna, was transferred to Assam in 2017, which critics described as a politically motivated move after his preliminary findings suggested the presence of an urban civilisation in Tamil Nadu that could rival, or at least parallel, the Gangetic Plains
Fri, May 23, 2025
May 22, 2025 11:31 IST
On Tuesday, the IMD predicted that the southwest monsoon, which typically begins in Kerala on June 1, will now arrive before May 27. This would also spread into southern parts of Tamil Nadu, marking its earliest onset since 2010.
Thu, May 22, 2025
May 21, 2025 22:48 IST
The PIL challenged the constitutional validity of the state amendments to 10 university Acts on 56 grounds, primarily arguing that the changes were repugnant to Regulation 7.3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, which prescribe the process for Vice-Chancellor appointments.
Thu, May 22, 2025
May 19, 2025 18:55 IST
According to police, the assailants were careful to choose a house that did not have any CCTV cameras nearby, made sure not to use phones, and wore gloves while committing the crime, making the investigation a challenging one.
Tue, May 20, 2025
May 19, 2025 07:10 IST
While the presidential reference does not explicitly mention any state or judgment, Stalin warned that “its intent is to undermine” a ruling that he described as a “historic judgment obtained by my government."
Mon, May 19, 2025
May 17, 2025 19:34 IST
The students claimed that the hall lacked basic backup infrastructure—no inverters or generators were in place—and candidates were forced to continue under poor lighting conditions.
Sun, May 18, 2025
May 17, 2025 19:07 IST
The NTA is required to submit a detailed report identifying the centres impacted by power failures during the exam in the next two days.
Sun, May 18, 2025
May 16, 2025 20:42 IST
"Lion's legs have not weakened," thunders PMK founder even as party insiders say many unhappy about his public airing of differences with son Anbumani
Sat, May 17, 2025
May 16, 2025 04:20 IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday sharply criticised the Union government over the Presidential reference seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion on the Governors’ powers over state Bills, calling it a “desperate attempt to weaken democratically elected state Governments”. Left parties, too, have criticised the move. In a strongly worded statement, Stalin described […]
Fri, May 16, 2025
May 14, 2025 11:33 IST
Pollachi sexual assault case: How did the Pollachi sexual assault cases come to light? How were the accused finally brought to book? Here's the story of the crime that rocked Tamil Nadu in 2019.
Wed, May 14, 2025
May 13, 2025 12:51 IST
Judge R Nandhini Devi is expected to pronounce the sentence in the afternoon, following arguments from both the prosecution and the defence.
Wed, May 14, 2025
May 12, 2025 18:10 IST
The party, now led by S Ramadoss and his son Anbumani, rose on the back of the Vanniyar reservation movement in the 1980s and was granted Most Backward Class status. Now, the community wants 10.5% internal reservation.
Thu, May 15, 2025
April 28, 2025 18:55 IST
The nine-point package, from encashment of leaves to changes in maternity and wedding allowance, will benefit about 10 lakh people ahead of next year's Assembly polls
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
April 27, 2025 21:40 IST
Balaji, a key strategist, may now be redeployed to help strengthen the party in the politically crucial west Tamil Nadu region ahead of the Assembly polls next year.
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
April 25, 2025 20:27 IST
The Governor’s remarks — made in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who inaugurated the conference — come amid a deepening row with Chief Minister M K Stalin’s government over control of the state’s universities.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
April 25, 2025 14:21 IST
Raj Bhavan had tried to impress that this was no power play with the DMK govt after Supreme Court rebuff. But state varsity V-Cs stay away from Ooty conference
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
April 24, 2025 18:54 IST
Mayonnaise today has become an ubiquitous ingredient in global fast food cuisine. Versions made of raw eggs, however, can pose serious health risks
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
April 24, 2025 11:59 IST
The ban places raw-egg mayonnaise in the same category as gutka and pan masala, both previously banned in the state as hazardous food products.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
April 23, 2025 17:35 IST
In recent years, the BJP administration has pointed to the abrogation of Article 370 — a controversial move that revoked the state’s special status — as a turning point in its fight against militancy.
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
April 23, 2025 15:54 IST
For 31 years, a murder case file remained open in a Tamil Nadu town. The accused, a Navy sailor, had vanished without a trace. Until three police teams used a simple AI app and some old-fashioned sleuthing to track down the alleged killer
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
April 21, 2025 20:11 IST
Governor’s plan to host a conference of Vice-Chancellors in Ooty faces criticism from DMK-led ruling coalition, concern in NDA camp too
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
April 18, 2025 20:05 IST
Speaking at a public function in Thiruvallur district, Stalin criticised Shah’s recent remarks in Chennai — that the state’s ruling DMK was merely engaging in distraction politics — and said, “Tamil Nadu is fighting not just for itself, but on behalf of all states across India. Is it wrong to demand the rights of the states?”
Sat, Apr 19, 2025