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Will CBI take inquiry on Tamil Nadu CM seriously?

The crux of the issue is that the main highways contracting company belongs to a man whose son-in-law is the chief minister’s son.

16 Oct 2018 12:35 AM

The report book will, from now on, carry sufficient information to allow students to judge their relative performance, and assess their strengths and weaknesses.

To grade or not to grade

What do parents, teachers and counsellors think of scrapping the grading system in schools?

14 Oct 2018 1:13 AM

The DMK has alleged irregularities and corruption in award of road contracts. It has accused Palaniswami of abusing his power and allotting projects worth Rs 3,500 crore to his relatives and 'benamis'. (Photo: File | PTI)

Madras HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM Palaniswami

Justice AD Jagadish Chandira gave direction on petition by DMK, after perusing report filed by Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.

12 Oct 2018 4:53 PM

Guest column: The right dosage – Why homework is like medicine

There’s a lot being said against the system of homework that is currently in vogue.

17 Sep 2018 6:44 AM

Madras HC granted interim stay while admitting petition from Institute of the Franciscan Missionaries of Maryiyapushpam seeking to quash govt order issued on April 5, 2018, which also fixed upper limit of 75 pc in respect of aided institutions. (Photo: File | PTI)

Madras HC stays state govt order on admission in minority institutions

TN said all minority educational institutes should admit not less than 50 pc students from minorities per yr to retain minority status.

12 Sep 2018 4:40 PM

The CBSE said it had issued similar circulars on September 15, 2004, and on September 12, 2016, saying there should not be any homework assigned to students of classes 1 and 2. (Photo: File)

Madras HC orders CBSE to tell schools to follow 'no homework rule' or face action

According to CBSE affiliation bylaws, schools must satisfy its advisory saying no school bag and no homework for students up to class 2.

21 Aug 2018 1:38 PM

Supreme Court security informed the police that a man was lying inside the complex in an unconscious state. (Photo: File/PTI)

Hungry and frustrated, TN man creates ruckus in Supreme Court

After an enquiry it was learnt that the man had lost his case in Madras HC and had come to Delhi to file an appeal before SC five days ago.

21 Aug 2018 11:40 AM

Supreme Court in March held that the fundamental right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right to live with dignity till the end and it, therefore, includes the right to die with dignity. (Representational Image)

Chennai tailor seeks passive euthanasia for 9-yr-old son

Petitioner's son also suffers from epileptic seizures, caused by disturbance in electrical activity of brain.

21 Aug 2018 11:12 AM

So, we do give work to be done at home more like a home connect which is reflecting on the work done in the school. (Representational Image)

No homework for CBSE std 1 & 2

City schools have initiated ‘classwork’ and weekend ‘activities’

17 Aug 2018 2:45 AM

Vedanta on Thursday said it is yet to receive notification from the Madras High Court on the latter issuing notice to the group's Sterlite Copper plant on a petition seeking Rs 750 crore compensation and asserted that it will evaluate further course of action upon study of the same.

Yet to receive notification from Madras HC on Sterlite petition: Vedanta

The Madras High Court had earlier this week issued a notice to the Sterlite Copper plant.

16 Aug 2018 1:17 PM

13 people were killed after violent clashes broke out in May as the police tried to prevent protesters from marching to the district collectorate at Tuticorin. (Photo: File | AFP)

Madras HC orders CBI probe into police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters

Madras High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its probe within four months.

14 Aug 2018 12:21 PM

The 94-year-old leader had breathed his last at a hospital here after fighting for life for 11 days. (Photo: AFP)

Dravidian doyen M Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Karunanidhi was buried with full military honours with soldiers giving him a gun salute and buglars sounding the last post.

08 Aug 2018 9:08 PM

Karunanidhi's son and DMK working president MK Stalin broke down soon after the Madras High Court ruled. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Stalin breaks down after HC ruling on Karunanidhi's burial at Marina

Madras High Court ruled that M Karunanidhi will be buried next to his mentor CN Annadurai at Marina Beach in Chennai.

08 Aug 2018 12:13 PM

DMK chief M Karunanidhi being laid to rest at Marina Beach. (Photo: ANI)

End of a political era in TN as DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi is laid to rest

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94.

08 Aug 2018 9:50 AM

The special CBI court had in March discharged Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi and others accused in the case. (Photo: PTI/File)

Dayanidhi Maran will face trial in telephone exchange case, rules SC

Maran had appealed against a Madras High Court ruling that sent back case to CBI for framing of charges.

30 Jul 2018 1:23 PM

Over 700 high-end telecommunication lines were installed at their residences in Boat Club. (Photo: File)

Setback to Marans as HC sets aside order in illegal exchange case

The special CBI court had on March 14 discharged the two Maran brothers and five other accused.

26 Jul 2018 12:23 PM

The special CBI court had in March discharged Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi and others accused in the case. (Photo: File)

Madras HC sets aside Maran brothers’ discharge in telephone exchange case

Madras HC directed a special CBI court to frame charges, conclude trial within 12 months from date of receipt of copy of the order.

25 Jul 2018 2:00 PM

A bench of Justices S A Bobde and L Nageswara Rao stayed the order and issued notice on a plea of the CBSE challenging the high court order. (Representational Image)

SC stays Madras HC order awarding grace marks to NEET students

The SC observed it appears that after judgment, the students who opted for Tamil language are in the advantageous position over others.

20 Jul 2018 6:46 PM

DMK MP R S Bharathi further submitted that Panneerselvam had made false declarations before the Income Tax authorities and election officials. (Photo: File)

Why graft charges against OPS not probed: Madras HC asks DVAC

In a complaint by DMK MP R S Bharathi, he alleges that the senior AIADMK leader had amassed wealth by abusing his power gained unlawfully.

17 Jul 2018 2:45 PM

In Tamil Nadu, about 1.07 lakh candidates took the test across 170 centres in 10 cities. (Photo: File | DC)

Give 4 marks extra to 49 erroneous questions in Tamil version of NEET: HC to CBSE

Madras High Court judges said students who took NEET in Tamil should be suitably compensated to provide a level-playing ground.

10 Jul 2018 9:16 PM

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