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DMK supporters react after the party president M Karunanidhi passed away, in Chennai. (Photo: File | PTI)

3,500 sq ft for Jayalalithaa but AIADMK refusing 6 ft for Karunanidhi: DMK

DMK said AIADMK's refusal to permit the burial was plain and simple 'political vendetta' and 'reeks of pettiness'.

08 Aug 2018 9:12 AM

Police said the travel agent used to prepare fake Indian passports for Sri Lankan nationals, based on the information he received from his aide in Colombo. (Representational Image)

Fake passport racket helping Sri Lankans fly abroad as Indians busted in TN

Two Sri Lankans, including a 38-year-old woman, suspected to be part of the racket, have been arrested, police said.

14 Jul 2018 8:27 PM

The woman, who appeared to be from north India, was beaten up by residents of Pathinettankudi near Melur after they tied her hands with a rope. (Representational Image)

Woman with biscuits thrashed in Tamil Nadu on suspicion of being child lifter

The woman was seen having biscuits in her hand, which prompted the villagers to mistake her to be a child lifter.

13 Jul 2018 9:43 AM

Local police rushed to the scene and the electricity board did their best to cut off the power supply but it was too late. (Photo: Pixabay)

Loyal dog dies trying to save owner from being electrocuted in Tamil Nadu

The villager M Mokkusu, took the cow to graze, but the animal fell to the ground after touching the cable.

05 Jul 2018 9:49 PM

Miss India 2018 Anukreethy Vas (in middle) from Tamil Nadu along with first runner-up Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and second runner-up Shreya Rao Kamavarapu from Andhra Pradesh.

Miss India 2018: I want to keep the blue crown back, says winner Anukreethy Vas

Vas’ win is a milestone moment for Tamil Nadu which gets a Miss India winner for first time since pageant’s inception 55-years back.

21 Jun 2018 5:31 PM

Miss India 2018 Winner Anukreethy Vas (Tamil Nadu) with Haryana's Meenakshi Chaudhary (1st Runner up) and Andhra Pradesh's Shreya Rao (2nd Runner up) after being crowned during Miss India 2018 pageant, in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

In video: Tamil Nadu’s Anukreethy Vas crowned Femina Miss India 2018

The winner, Anukreethy Vas will now represent India at Miss World 2018.

20 Jun 2018 4:59 PM

Tamil Nadu's Anukreethy Vas crowned Miss India 2018

The first runner-up is Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and the second runner-up is Shreya Rao Kamavarapu from Andhra Pradesh.

20 Jun 2018 8:19 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami also expressed condolences and sympathy to the family of 19-year-old Prateebha from Villupuram district. (Photo: File)

Prateebha suicide: Palaniswami govt announces Rs 7 lakh relief to kin

Prateebha allegedly committed suicide on June 4 by consuming poison, after she could not clear NEET, despite scoring well in class 12.

06 Jun 2018 2:05 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palanisamy announced the ban on manufacture, sales, storage and usage of disposable plastic across the state. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu bans manufacture, use of plastic from January 1, 2019

Ban excludes using disposable plastic for packaging milk, curd, oil and medical utilities, says Tamil Nadu CM Palanisamy.

05 Jun 2018 12:48 PM

Dalit medical aspirant in Tamil Nadu who allegedly failed to crack NEET, killed herself by consuming poison. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu dalit medical aspirant kills self after failing to clear NEET

Medical aspirant scored 1125 out of 1200 in her Class 12 exams killed self after failing to clear NEET.

05 Jun 2018 9:38 AM

The footage, taken at the Kolumakondan in Dindigul District on January 21 and S Kumarapalayam in Coimbatore District on February 4, shows bulls being electro-shocked, roughly pulled by their nose ropes, and beaten and jabbed with nail-tipped, pointed wooden sticks and their tails being bitten and yanked to make them run faster.

Watch: Bulls electrically shocked, beaten at illegal Rekla races in Tamil Nadu

Animal rights group PETA India calls for action against organisers and participants of illegal events.

28 May 2018 2:59 PM

PETA India's investigator visited the DBU from 12 to 14 March 2018 and documented that none of the adult dogs or puppies were allowed to play, exercise, or socialise at any point in the areas of the facility designated for this purpose. (Photo: Pixabay)

PETA India finds new proof of flagging conditions at Tamil Nadu dog-breeding unit

Investigation confirms dogs of facility continue to be denied basic necessities even while state files faked photos in supreme court.

22 May 2018 1:39 PM

Identified as 27-year-old Edwin Jose, the man would strip himself down completely, drench himself in black paint and just don an underwear on his head to keep his identity hidden, before barging into houses. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Kerala's 'naked thief' arrested, all he wore was underwear on his head

The 28-year-old law student from from Aarudesam in Kanyakumari reportedly broke into over 25 houses.

21 May 2018 9:28 PM

Quantum dots produced from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tea leaf extract can destroy cancer cells: Study

Tea leaves contain a wide variety of compounds, including polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants.

21 May 2018 4:08 PM

The cost of petrol in Chennai is Rs 79.47 per litre while that of diesel is Rs 71.59.

Tamil Nadu govt hints it may not cut VAT on fuel

Both petroleum products and liquor sales in the state are covered under the VAT regime.

21 May 2018 3:31 PM

SSP Budgam said that the vehicle in which the family from Chennai was travelling came under stone pelting near Narabal bridge on Monday morning. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

J&K: 22-year-old Chennai tourist dies after hit by stone near Srinagar

Thirumani, son of Rajaveel was rushed to a City’s hospital where he succumbed to his injuries in the evening.

08 May 2018 8:42 AM

On May 3, the Supreme Court had directed Attorney General KK Venugopal to file an affidavit explaining the steps taken for the formation of Cauvery Management Board. (Photo: File)

Scheme finalized, Centre seeks 10 days from SC to form Cauvery board

The Centre virtually cited Karnataka assembly polls on May 12 to delay the process.

07 May 2018 8:28 PM

Tamil Nadu BJP leader said S. VE. Shekher Venkataraman, 'Uneducated stupid ugly beings... largely in Tamil Nadu media. This woman is no exception.' (Facebook Screengrab | S. VE. Shekher Venkataraman)

Can't be reporters without sleeping with bigwigs: TN BJP leader writes, deletes post

BJP leader S. VE. Shekher Venkataraman said the Governor should 'wash his hands with phenyl' for touching the woman journalist.

20 Apr 2018 3:22 PM

The video footage of Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar's brief conversation was aired on Friday by 'Puthiya Thalaimurai,' the channel the journalist represented, and some other channels. (Photo: ANI)

You’re beautiful: TN minister makes sexist remark on woman journo to evade question

Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar on Friday expressed regret over the incident, saying he was replying to queries from a 'sister'.

16 Mar 2018 9:04 PM

Tamil industrialists' daughter marries Bengaluru-based tech entrepreneur in Jodhpur

Dr. Lakshmi Venu, Managing Director of Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) married tech entrepreneur, Mahesh Goginen in a private ceremony.

08 Mar 2018 12:59 PM

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