Tamil Nadu

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: File)

'Prefer native food than fast food,' says Vice President

The Vice President was speaking at a function to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity.

22 May 2019 7:38 PM

The move would strengthen the supervision and regulation of commercial banks, urban cooperative banks and non-banking financial companies.

RBI to create specialised supervisory and regulatory cadre

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the Central Board here under the Chairmanship of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

21 May 2019 7:33 PM

Asked if the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would be a part of the next Union cabinet formed by 'whichever party', Stalin had said, 'I can respond to this only after the conclusion of counting on May 23.' (Photo: File)

Why hesitate to declare DMK is with Congress? AIADMK asks MK Stalin

'It is clear that Stalin is only keen on securing cabinet berths (for the DMK) and not following (coalition) principles,' AIADMK said.

21 May 2019 1:41 PM

Palaniswami is Tamil Nadu Chief Minister while Panneerselvam is his deputy. (Photo: PTI | File)

AIADMK asks counting agents to be alert over DMK's 'dishonest practices'

Panneerselvam said in statement that agents must follow slew of steps, including reaching the counting centres as early as 6 am on May 23.

21 May 2019 12:49 PM

He has also learned the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which is a universal way to transcribe the sound of any spoken language to know its pronunciation. (Photo: ANI)

Meet 8-yr-old boy from Chennai who can read and write over 106 languages

With the help of the internet, especially YouTube, Niall Thoguluva learned a plethora of languages.

21 May 2019 11:29 AM

The actor-turned-politician had stirred a controversy the same day by saying that the 'first terrorist in independent India was a Hindu', referring to Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

MNM seeks action against minister for threatening Kamal Haasan

This comes after Bhalaji on May 13, threatened to 'cut off' Haasan's tongue for his remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's killer.

21 May 2019 10:26 AM

They also questioned the accused's parents, who were in the house during the search, police said. (Photo: File)

Pollachi sexual harassment case: CBI conducts searches

Tamil Nadu CB-CID police recently, conducted the searches at the house of Sabarirajan, among the five people arrested in the case.

20 May 2019 7:12 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami (Photo: File)

'Routed' in Tamil Nadu, Palaniswamy calls exit polls a lie

he exit polls have suggested that the AIADMK would get close to 10-12 seats in the 38 constituencies of the state.

20 May 2019 3:48 PM

Palaniswami's statement comes amidst renewed calls, both from the opposition and Tamil groups, for the release of the seven convicts. (Photo: File)

TN govt committed to release of Rajiv case convicts: CM Palaniswami

Palaniswami expressed hope that the state Governor will act on the cabinet recommendation for setting them free.

20 May 2019 2:51 PM

Haasan, however, denied allegations and claimed that his speech was 'misquoted with malafide intent'. (Photo: File)

Madras HC grants anticipatory bail to Kamal Haasan over his Godse remark

'My speech focused on co-existence, and did not incite hatred. The comments on Nathuram Godse are a historical fact,' Haasan said.

20 May 2019 11:48 AM

'Singapore-bound Scoot Airways flight TR 567 flying from Trichy (Tamil Nadu) made an emergency landing at Chennai airport after the pilot detected smoke in the aircraft cargo at around 3:40 am today. The pilot had requested an emergency landing, which was granted by the ATC,' an airport official said. (Photo: FIle)

Singapore bound Scoot Airways flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport

The pilot detected smoke in aircraft cargo in early hours of Monday after which emergency landing was made.

20 May 2019 11:02 AM

The remarks had resulted in a major row, with the BJP and AIADMK tearing into Haasan, even as cases were filed against him in Tamil Nadu and Delhi. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan calls Mahatma Gandhi 'superstar', says can't accept Godse as hero

Earlier, stoking a controversy, Haasan had said “free India’s first extremist was a Hindu,' referring to Godse.

19 May 2019 7:16 PM

R S Bharathi also claimed the flying squad and surveillance teams deputed by the Election Commission are not conducting checks outside the Ottapidaram territorial limits. (Photo: Twitter | @RSBharathiDMK)

AIADMK bypassing security to distribute cash to voters of Ottapidaram: DMK

DMK claimed AIADMK workers were using party district office at Thoothukudi outside territorial limit of constituency.

18 May 2019 3:42 PM

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan who drew flak from all political quarters and Hindu groups for his remarks on Nathuram Godse, on Saturday once again stoked a possible controversy by saying that the word 'Hindu' is of foreign origin and not native to India. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan says 'Hindu' not native to India; given by Mughals, endorsed by British

The actor-turned-politician maintained that history has shown that all religions have their extremists.

18 May 2019 12:22 PM

Haasan, founder of new political outfit Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), kicked up a controversy this week with his comment that 'free India's first extremist was a Hindu', a reference to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Not afraid, all religions have terrorists: Haasan after stones, eggs hurled at him

Meanwhile, police in Coimbatore district denied permission for the actor to undertake campaign for the Sulur bypoll on Friday.

17 May 2019 9:40 AM

Haasan had stoked a controversy on Sunday by saying 'free India's first extremist was a Hindu', referring to Nathuram Godse who killed Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan asks party cadre to maintain decorum, not to be drawn into violence

'They are extremists who are slighted by the Truth. Naalai Namadhey! (Tomorrow belongs to us),' he added.

17 May 2019 9:01 AM

Modi has assured to provide two crore jobs annually which means a total of 10 crore jobs in five years, but he has failed on that count, he said. (Photo: File)

Stalin calls PM 'liar' for not honouring 2014 poll promises

'The people of the country have already decided to oust Modi government at the Centre,' Stalin said.

16 May 2019 8:21 PM

A police complaint was also filed against the actor-politician on Monday in Aravakurichi over his comments. (Photo: file)

Slipper hurled at Haasan amid Godse remark, 11 named in complaint

In the police complaint, eleven people have been named, including BJP workers and members of another outfit, Hanuman Sena.

16 May 2019 9:43 AM

The Chairman of Apollo Hospital Dr PC Reddy (Photo: ANI twitter)

Jayalalithaa death probe: 'Medical evaluation should be done by experts,' says Apollo Hospital chief

Apollo Hospitals further said that words like 'intubation' were recorded as 'incubation', apart from other fatal errors.

15 May 2019 8:04 PM

CII would focus on high growth sectors like manufacturing, automobiles, information and communication technology as part of its move to enhance industry's core competitiveness, said Southern Region Chairman Sanjay Jayarathnavelu.

CII to focus on enhancing industry competency, job creation

Employment generation would focus on education, skills, livelihood, human resource development.

15 May 2019 7:38 PM