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The Election Commission has ordered re-polling in 13 booths in Tamil Nadu during the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha polls on May 19, alongside the Assembly bypolls. (Photo: File)

Re-polling at 13 booths in Tamil Nadu on May 19

Re-polling will be held in eight polling stations in Dharmapuri, two in Theni and one each in Cuddalore, Tiruvallur, and Erode.

09 May 2019 3:17 PM

While by-elections to 18 assembly seats were held on April 18 along with the Lok Sabha elections, four others will go to the polls on May 19.

AMMK seeks DMK's support to 'send home' AIADMK

The outcome of the by-polls is crucial for Tamil Nadu as it would determine the continuance of the ruling AIADMK in power.

07 May 2019 7:09 PM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami made the contribution from their respective state relief funds to help people affected by cyclone Fani that hit the state on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Cyclone Fani: TN, UP Chief Ministers pitches in financial aid to Odisha

Also, the Tamil Nadu government is ready to render any other assistance as may be required by Odisha, he said.

05 May 2019 5:21 PM

Talking to reporters at the airport here, TNCC president K S Azhagiri said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was changing his political stance, sensing fear and unnecessarily raising the issue about Rahul Gandhi and his citizenship. (Photo: Facebook I KL Alagirl)

BJP 'misleading' people over Rahul's citizenship issue: TNCC

The TNCC chief exuded confidence that the Congress would win substantial number of seats and form the government at the Centre.

05 May 2019 5:04 PM

'In all major ports distant warning signal number two has been made. As far as the forecast is concerned, Fani will recurve,' Hyma Rao from Vishakapatnam cyclone warning centre said. (Photo: ANI I File)

PM Modi warns officials as cyclone Fani likely to intensify into cyclonic storm

The conditions of the sea are likely to be very rough along and off Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts till May 3: OSDMA

29 Apr 2019 11:14 AM

The CBI has taken over the investigation into alleged sexual harassment of a woman in Pollachi town of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district by a gang of men who had shot a video of her and blackmailed her demanding money, officials said. (Photo: Representational Image)

CBI takes over probe in Pollachi sexual harassment case; files 2 FIR

The gang is believed to have sexually harassed and blackmailed a large number of women in Tamil Nadu which triggered an outrage in state.

28 Apr 2019 11:11 AM

'After gaining strength, the cyclonic circulation has finally induced a low-pressure area. The system is formed over Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining the southeast Bay of Bengal,' IMD said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Red alert for TN as Cyclone Fani expected to hit coast on April 30, May 1

Strong winds are expected in TN from Friday. A yellow alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Malappuram on April 29: IMD

26 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

The Churches which were targeted were mostly situated in Tamil areas, therefore many Tamilians have also died. I demand strict action against the perpetrators. I urge the world and India to come forward and help those affected,' said Vaiko. (Photo: PTI I File)

Vaiko expresses anguish over terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka

He reckoned that the churches which were attacked were mainly situated in Tamil areas and many Tamil people may have lost their lives

23 Apr 2019 2:29 PM

Conveying their condolences, party top leaders O Panneerselvam and K Palaniswami, said they prayed to the Almighty to strengthen the bereaved to bear with the grief. (Photo: File)

TN parties condemn blasts in Sri Lanka, say Tamils too hit

The blasts struck three churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing more than 200 people and injuring over 450 others.

21 Apr 2019 8:11 PM

Union Minister Smriti Irani holds a roadshow in Tamil Nadu

More details are awaited.

14 Apr 2019 4:06 PM

Enraged with the lensmen, a few congress party workers misbehaved with photojournalists and began to thrash them. (Photo: ANI)

Congress workers thrash photojournalists for clicking empty chairs at TN rally

The Congress party had organised a public campaign to explain the party manifesto to the people.

07 Apr 2019 1:46 PM

hief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday lashed out at arch-rival DMK, dubbing it a 'chameleon' for shifting its stand for power while DMK chief M K Stalin trained his guns on the AIADMK, saying it has forgotten late J Jayalalithaa, who opposed Prime Minister Modi. (Photo: File)

CM Palaniswami, DMK chief Stalin trade barbs in campaign trail

Palaniswami, spearheading the ruling party's election campaign, said DMK was akin to a chameleon which changed its colours quite too often.

23 Mar 2019 8:16 PM

Ayyakannu, who is also president of the National South Indian Rivers Inter-Linking Farmers Association, said the decision to contest the polls from Uttar Pradesh was to urge the BJP to include in their manifesto that their demands, including 'profitable prices for farm produce,' would be fulfilled. (Photo: File)

111 TN farmers to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi

Tamil Nadu farmers leader P Ayyakannu said on Saturday that 111 farmers from the State will contest against Modi from Varanasi.

23 Mar 2019 3:06 PM

The list included three disqualified AIADMK MLAs owing allegiance to Dhinakaran, who floated the AMMK after being sidelined in the ruling party. (Photo: File)

2019 LS polls: Dhinakaran releases final list of 14 AMMK candidates in TN

On Friday, Dhinakaran released the list of the 14 candidates, including close aide Tamilselvan who has been fielded in Theni constituency.

22 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran. (Photo: File)

AMMK releases 1st list of 24 candidate for LS polls

Dhinakaran's AMMK announced its first list of 24 candidates for 24 Lok Sabha seats and 9 byelection seats for the upcoming elections.

17 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

It is learnt that the CB-CID will continue its probe until the case is taken over by the CBI, which could take some time.

CBI to probe Tamil Nadu sex scam

AIADMK leader accuses Stalin of spreading rumours.

15 Mar 2019 2:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of various projects in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: ANI)

'Chennai Central Station to be renamed after great MGR': Modi in TN

Connecting with the people of Tamil Nadu, PM Modi in his speech praised the culture and language.

06 Mar 2019 6:27 PM

MDMK leader Vaiko and scores of his supporters were on Friday arrested after BJP and MDMK volunteers clashed in Kavalkinaru area on the border of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, police said. (Photo: File)

MDMK, BJP workers clash ahead of PM visit; Vaiko arrested

Vaiko had announced that black flags would be shown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest against his visit to Tamil Nadu.

01 Mar 2019 2:23 PM

The EC on November 23, 2017, had allotted the 'two leaves' symbol to the group headed by Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam. (Photo: File)

Two leaves symbol case: Delhi HC rejects Dhinakarna, Sasikala plea

EC agrees in HC that 'pressure cooker' symbol will not be allotted to anyone else in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for next 15 days.

28 Feb 2019 3:37 PM

Days ago, the DMK organ ‘Murasoli’, had alleged that he was accusing it of corruption due to 'BJP's pressure'. (Photo: BJP)

‘I’m not BJP’s B Team, I’m TN’s A Team,’ claims MNM’s Kamal Haasan

Addressing a party rally on Sunday night, Haasan said that he was being targeted as his party was growing in stature.

25 Feb 2019 12:54 PM

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