Chennai (Madras)

Important decisions for the upcoming local body elections are also expected to be taken in the meeting. (Photo: ANI)NI)

Chennai: MK Stalin chairs party's general council meeting at YMCA Ground

Discussions will focus on the reasons behind the party's defeat in Vikravandi and Nanguneri by-election.

10 Nov 2019 1:47 PM

A student of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, committed suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan in her hostel room on Friday, the police said. (Representational Image)

Teen Madras IIT student depressed over poor marks, commits suicide

Fatima Latif, a native of Kerala, was pursuing an integrated MA programme at the institute, the police said.

10 Nov 2019 1:34 PM

Efforts being made to paint me with saffron: Rajinikanth

Thiruvalluvar (Tamil savant) will not get trapped in this saffronising, I will not get trapped either, says Rajinikanth.

09 Nov 2019 1:53 AM

Noting that turbulence has become an occupational hazard, N Srinivasan said one needs to have a clear focus and eye on the goals without responding to 'adversities'. (Photo: File))

'Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings dealt with it on and with cold-blooded focus took us to victory': N Srinivasan

Chennai Super Kings, which has won IPL three times, was slapped with a two-year ban and re-entered the league in 2018.

08 Nov 2019 8:00 PM

Authorities of a temple in Puducherry on Thursday found a beggar outside the premises in possession of Rs 12,000 in cash, a bank account with Rs 2 lakh to her credit and an Aadhaar Card. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu beggar found outside temple with Rs 12,000 cash; has Rs 2 lakh in bank

The beggar identified as Parvatham, 70, claimed that she earned the money by seeking alms from the devotees visiting the temple.

08 Nov 2019 1:08 PM

Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday said the BJP has not invited him to join the party, but insisted efforts were being made to paint him with "saffron", the idealogical colour the national party is associated with. (Photo: File)

'Will not get trapped': Rajinikanth to BJP on attempts being made to saffronise him

Also, the party had posted a picture of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes with sacred ash on his forehead.

08 Nov 2019 12:51 PM

NIA carries out searches in Tamil Nadu to probe terror module

In August, NIA had conducted searches across multiple locations in Coimbatore in connection with a terror alert issued to TN.

31 Oct 2019 3:18 PM

The Chinese leader had arrived here for his second informal meet with Modi on October 11 and 12. (Photo: File)

PM lauds Tamil Nadu Govt for 'excellent arrangements' for Sino-India

China's Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, has also written to Palaniswami thanking him for the arrangements.

25 Oct 2019 2:20 PM

Tamil Nadu Minister D Jayakumar took a jibe against his rival DMK chief Stalin on Thursday as early trends show AIADMK taking a lead in two Assembly seats in bye-election. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu bypolls: Jayakumar mocks Stalin as AIADMK takes lead on both seats

Jayakumar claimed DMK chief Stalin wanted his son Udhayanidhi's entry into politics and many senior party leaders were overruled.

24 Oct 2019 2:54 PM

AIADMK workers celebrating at party headquarters in Chennai. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Celebrations at AIADMK office as candidates lead in by-poll results

The party leaders and workers also poured flowers and paid tributes over the statues of party stalwarts Jayalalithaa and MG Ramachandran.

24 Oct 2019 1:32 PM

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswamy. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami receives honorary doctorate

CM Palaniswami said that the education and more importantly life skills makes students perfect.

20 Oct 2019 8:30 PM

Preliminary investigation revealed the robbers had broke open into the shop, removed the jewels the woman was wearing and set the body afire. (Photo: File | Representational)

Tamil Nadu: Woman attacked, robbed, burned to death in provision shop

The robbers had strewn chilli powder near the body to throw sniffer dogs, if pressed into service.

19 Oct 2019 5:14 PM

On Sunday, TNCC President K S Alagiri welcomed the two leaders meeting at Mamallapuram and visiting UNESCO heritage sites, saying it reflected Tamil Nadu's pride. (Photo: File)

Cong takes swipe at Modi plogging on beach at Mamallapuram calls it 'drama'

On Saturday Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, water bottles and other waste from a beach during his morning walk.

13 Oct 2019 1:27 PM

The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening. (Photo: File)

China President Xi Jinping wraps up Chennai visit, leaves for Nepal

'This will be a memorable experience for me and for us,' Xi Jinping said.

12 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

The Chennai informal summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | @nardendramodi)

India rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping, will hold talks to expand overall ties

Xi will proceed to Mamallapuram amid tight security by road, where he will meet Prime Minister Modi.

11 Oct 2019 3:48 PM

Fishing boats stay off sea at Mahabalipuram coast on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Security checks: Fishermen avoid venturing into sea

The officials have ordered fishermen to carry Aadhaar cards with them as they venture into the sea for fishing.

10 Oct 2019 6:48 AM

Tamil people are not opposed to Hindi and students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi, said Shiv Sena's state unit chief Radhakrishnan on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Tamils are not opposed to Hindi: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena organised demonstration where apart from clearing their stand on issue of Hindi, they made some other demands as well.

06 Oct 2019 2:02 PM

Ponnaiyan, who is a senior leader and founding member of the party, in a TV interview, said that Jeyagopal did not have any intention to hurt Subhashri and that he simply wanted to announce his son's wedding. (Photo: File)

'File case against wind': AIADMK leader on 23-year-old Chennai techie's death

The banner was placed on AIADMK leader C Jeyagopal's instructions for his son's wedding.

06 Oct 2019 1:49 PM

Earlier Monday, Modi had sought ideas for the speech he will deliver at the convocation ceremony. (Photo: File)

My govt will take India to greatness, PM Modi at IIT Madras convocation

He will participate in the prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon

30 Sep 2019 8:50 AM

Stalin, the Leader of opposition in the Assembly, alleged “corruption in the Rs 350 crore tender for buying communication equipment including camera, CCTV, and digital mobile radio for the Tamil Nadu police” and demanded a fair probe by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing. (Photo: File | PTI)

Chennai: Stalin claims graft in gadgets tender, CM refutes allegation

In Salem, CM Palaniswami rejected the allegation as 'a lie'.

29 Sep 2019 9:05 PM