Chennai (Madras)

Dubbing the October 21 bypolls to two Assembly segments in Tamil Nadu as a "corrupt political drama" by the AIADMK and DMK and a "power struggle," between them, Makakl Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan on Sunday said his party would not contest the byelections. (Photo: File)

MNM not to contest Oct 21 bypolls to 2 assembly segments in TN

Vikravandi and Nanguneri seats fell vacant in June and May this year respectively.

22 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

This was agreed to at a meeting between DMK President M K Stalin and state Congress President K S Alagiri shortly after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the bye elections. (Photo: PTI)

DMK to contest in Vikravandi, Cong in Nanguneri and Puducherry

Both the parties had won the three seats from these constituencies respectively in the last elections.

21 Sep 2019 7:01 PM

Senior Telugu Desam Party leader and former MP N Sivaprasad died due to renal failure on Saturday, party sources said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

TDP senior leader Siva Prasad passes away in Chennai

Sivaprasad had been suffering from kidney ailment for some time now and was admitted to hospital in Tirupati.

21 Sep 2019 4:13 PM

As the controversy over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks refuses to die down, BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan on Friday advocated for recognition of Tamil as the national language. (Photo: ANI)

Amid row over Hindi, BJP leader advocates Tamil as national language

The Home Minister's statements drew sharp reactions from Opposition parties, particularly those in the South.

20 Sep 2019 3:03 PM

MK Stalin postpones protest after Shah's clarification on 'Imposition' of Hindi

Shah said that while unity in diversity is India's defining trait, a common language is needed as a culturally unifying factor.

18 Sep 2019 8:50 PM

Petition filed in Madras HC against Chief Justice's transfer

She prayed the court to adjudicate whether a proposal to transfer a chief justice of a high court can be made by the President.

18 Sep 2019 7:43 PM

‘Especially, if you impose Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no southern state will accept that. Many states in northern parts will also not accept that,’ he said. (Photo: PTI)

‘Can’t impose one in India’: Rajinikanth on Shah’s appeal for Hindi as common language

‘Common language not just for India but any country is good for its unity and progress,’ he also said.

18 Sep 2019 1:35 PM

Meanwhile, Balaji Maradappa, who has been part of the TNPL governing council and is now involved with a franchise as manager, said having seen things from both sides he had a feeling that there was no malpractice. (Photo: TNPL/Twitter)

TNPL owners want better revenue sharing model, quality umpires for next edition

The BCCI ACU on Monday revealed that multiple players have reported about corrupt approaches.

17 Sep 2019 8:39 PM

Earlier, Stalin had criticised Home Minister Amit Shah's call to culturally unify India with Hindi as its national language. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu: DMK to protest against centre's Hindi 'imposition' across state

A controversy had erupted after Shah said that Hindi is the only language that can unite the country.

16 Sep 2019 8:50 PM

Accoording to the policy, all EVs--two, three and four-wheelers, buses and light commercial vehicles, will be given 100 per cent Motor Vehicle Tax exemption till the end of the year 2022, the press release said. (Representational Image)

TN govt unveils electric vehicle policy with slew of sops

Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 has been prepared to promote manufacturing of electric vehicles, an official release said.

16 Sep 2019 8:04 PM

Recalling the 2017 Jallikattu protests over the SC's decison to put a ban on the practise, Haasan said that it was a mere protest. "The battle for our language will be exponentially bigger than that. India or Tamil Nadu (TN) does not need or deserve such a battle," he said. (Photo: Twitter | @ikamalhaasan)

Watch: 'Protest will be exponentially bigger,’ Kamal Haasan on Centre’s Hindi move

The video comes amidst several protests surfacing in the southern states over the language row.

16 Sep 2019 3:17 PM

Shah’s Hindi push sparks outrage among TN ministers

Attempts to force Hindi upon the non-Hindi people would in fact, pose a threat to national unity, the DMK chief warned.

15 Sep 2019 2:52 AM

Amit Shah's 'one nation, one language' theory gets criticised by DMK

Language had been a sensitive issue in TN with the anti-Hindi agitation led to the growth of Dravidian parties.

14 Sep 2019 3:01 PM

'I lost my daughter due to the banner culture. The banner collapsed on her and she fell. The tanker lorry ran over her and she ran on the spot,' he said recalling the tragic incident. (Photo: File)

'Lost my only daughter to banner culture,' says Chennai techie's father recalling tragic incident

The banner was erected by an AIADMK's local party man, C Jayagopal for his son's wedding.

14 Sep 2019 12:43 PM

The hoardings were put up by a local leader of the AIADMK, C Jeyagopal for a family wedding. He was booked on Friday for the action. (Photo: File | ANI)

Chennai: After techie's death, Dravidian parties ask members not to put hoardings

Subhashree, who was returning home from work on her two wheeler was struck down with the life-size hoarding.

13 Sep 2019 5:42 PM

The AIADMK leader – S Jayagopal is a former councillor and Kancheepuran East Mandram Assistant Secretary. Jayagopal erected the hoardings in Pallikaranai to announce the wedding of his son. Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam was also one of the invitees at the event. (Photo: File)

AIADMK leader booked for erecting illegal hoardings that killed Chennai techie

A complaint was filed by the Greater Chennai Corporation and the Pallikaranai police have booked the AIADMK leader.

13 Sep 2019 3:58 PM

The Chennai city police in a media statement said, S Yesupadam, a supervisor working along with four maids in the Lankalingham's bungalow broke upon the door when Reeta didn't open the door till 9 AM. When he opened the door, he found Reeta's lifeless body hanging from the ceiling fan. He informed the Nungambakkam police about the incident who rushed on site. (Photo: File | Representational)

Chennai: Lanson joint MD Reeta Lankalingham found dead, suicide suspected

The statement added that there was no suicide note found on site in Reeta's room.

12 Sep 2019 9:01 PM

The government has announced merger of 10 public sector banks (PSBs) into four strong lenders with countrywide networks and global reach to boost credit and revive economic growth, said the minister. (Photo: ANI)

Modi government has taken landmark steps in past 100 days: Sitharaman

Listing major achievements in first 100 days, FM said creating robust infrastructure is imperative for fast-growing economy like India.

10 Sep 2019 5:31 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief minister E Palaniswami. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister woos investors in Dubai

'TN has taken initiatives to promote sectors like e-vehicle manufacturing, electronics, food processing, aircraft MRO facilities,' he said.

09 Sep 2019 9:55 PM

Vikram while on its descent to soft land on the lunar’s south polar region apparently lost control and crash landed on the lunar surface snapping communication links. On September 8, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has found its moon lander Vikram on the lunar surface. (Photo: Twitter)

Tamil Nadu temple holds special prayers to establish link with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander

According to him, Monday is a special day for Chandran God. Chandran is also known as ‘Thingal’ in Tamil and Monday in Tamil is ‘Thingal’.

09 Sep 2019 8:32 PM