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As per the provisions of the Representation of People's Act and other relevant rules, they were elected unopposed, the returning officer said. (Photo: File)

Ambumani, Vaiko elected to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu

In total, six candidates were elected unopposed in the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu.

11 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

'For sure, they would have won if I had played. Get me a chance,' Fisheries minister Jayakumar said. (Photo: File)

They would have won if I played: AIADMK minister on India's loss in WC

The senior AIADMK leader, however, was confident that the team would bounce back and so would his party, in the future.

11 Jul 2019 4:41 PM

The two bills were sent to the President's office by the Tamil Nadu government in 2017 and were recently rejected after 27 months in the office. (Photo: DMK twitter handle).

DMK stages walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly on NEET

The DMK chief also demanded the resignation of Shanmugam.

10 Jul 2019 1:40 PM

The AIADMK government has announced that Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence would be converted into a memorial. (Photo: File)

Madras HC questions need for converting Jaya's house into memorial

Former chief minister's relatives, have filed petitions objecting to the conversion of Veda Nilayam, a bungalow, into a memorial.

08 Jul 2019 9:41 PM

‘As the newly purchased buses were manufactured in other states, they had Hindi stickers. However, we removed that before the buses are used by the public,’ Tamil Nadu transport department said in a press note. (Photo: ANI)

Outrage in TN after pictures of Hindi stickers in state buses go viral

‘Already Centre tried to impose Hindi. Now, AIADMK govt is also trying to prove that they are not lacking in imposing it,’ Kanizmohi said.

07 Jul 2019 7:25 PM

On July 1, the DMK had announced names of its three nominees for the ensuing Rajya Sabha polls. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: MDMK chief Vaiko files nomination for RS polls

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Chief MK Stalin was also present on the occasion.

06 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

Delhi Metro has been given a grant of Rs 414.70 crore in the Union Budget 2019-20 as against Rs 50 crore in the last fiscal.

Budget 2019: Massive Rs 2 lakh cr push to infrastructure, connectivity

Budget finds that the country needs to develop waterways to shift a significant portion of inland cargo movement from road and rail.

06 Jul 2019 2:16 AM

Nalini Sriharan was brought to the court amid tight security in compliance with the June 25 order of the bench granting her permission to appear in person and argue on her petition. (Photo: File)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Madras HC grants one month parole to life convict Nalini

Nalini, lodged in the Special Prison for Women in Vellore for the last over 27 years.

05 Jul 2019 4:13 PM

MDMK Secretary-General Vaiko (Photo: File)

Veteran political leader Vaiko convicted for sedition charges

Vaiko was expected to file his nomination for Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

05 Jul 2019 11:18 AM

The notification for the August 5 election will be issued on July 11. The nomination process will begin the same day and the last date for filing papers is July 18. (Photo: ANI)

NDA's candidate AC Shanmugam sure of his win from Vellore Lok Sabha seat

‘This time NDA will definitely win, people of Vellore are intelligent, will not waste vote by casting their votes to DMK," Shanmugam said.

04 Jul 2019 7:19 PM

Suresh had left his house as was upset and had some issues. He moved to Tamil Nadu and started a new life as a mechanic. (Photo: File)

Busted! Chennai wife finds husband after 3 years on TikTok app

Suresh, a native of Krishnagri, abandoned his wife and 2 children 3 years ago, in 2016.

04 Jul 2019 11:09 AM

A high-level MDMK meet decided to nominate its chief Vaiko for the lone seat allotted to it by the DMK as part of a pre-poll agreement. (Photo: File)

MDMK nominates general secretary Vaiko as its candidate for Rajya Sabha polls

The Rajya Sabha polls in Chennai are slated for July 18.

02 Jul 2019 3:12 PM

The strength of the ruling AIADMK and DMK-led opposition in the assembly is such that they can send three members each to the Upper House. (Photo: PTI)

DMK refutes Congress request to allot RS seat for Manmohan Singh from TN

Congress had sought one seat for Manmohan Singh as the former PM’s term from Assam had come to an end.

01 Jul 2019 2:05 PM

Water booked online is not being delivered for more than one month by metro water service in Chennai, he said. (Photo: File)

'Calling attention motion' on water crisis in TN Assembly moved by M K Stalin

DMK has hit out at government stating that it has not taken any action on water crisis in the state.

01 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

A section of Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) employees went on a strike here on Monday, putting commuters, especially office-goers, to hardship due to lack of buses. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Bus drivers go on strike over delayed wages in Chennai; TN govt urges to resume

Of 33 depots in city, 29 are working in full strength and some issues persisted in the rest due to 'communication issues', an official said.

01 Jul 2019 12:04 PM

"Public distribution is a fundamental right of state governments. The Union food minister does not understand the repercussions that would follow if such a right is infringed upon," DMK president MK Stalin said in a statement. (Photo: File)

DMK slams centre's 'One Nation, One Ration card' proposal

Under 'one nation, one ration card' system, beneficiaries can buy subsidised foodgrain from ration shops in any part of the country.

30 Jun 2019 10:14 PM

The city is facing a severe crisis with all four major reservoirs supplying water going bone dry, forcing residents to look for alternatives to tide over the crisis. (Photo: Representational)

TN water crisis: Rainwater harvesting should be taken up, says Rajinikanth

The 69-year-old actor was speaking to reporters here on his arrival from Mumbai, where he was shooting for his film 'Durbar.'

30 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

Days after demands for a 'single leader' to lead the outfit peaked, the AIADMK convened a high-level meet here, which decided that it would continue to be led by both Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam. (Photo: File)

AIADMK lifts media gag order on its spokespersons, work to be resumed from July 1

The ruling party had on June 12 gagged its spokespersons from airing their views on any issue.

29 Jun 2019 9:20 PM

Tamil Nadu's new Chief Secretary and Director General of Police were appointed on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

K Shanmugam appointed as new Chief Secretary of TN, JK Tripathy as new DGP

The said officials have been replaced Dr Girija Vaidyanathan and TK Rajendran respectively.

29 Jun 2019 6:34 PM

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan on Friday voiced concern over the safety of the country's proposed first Away From Reactor (AFR) facility of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, saying never in history have governments spoken the truth about atomic equipment. (Photo: File)

‘Govt has never spoken truth about atomic equipments’, says Kamal Haasan

The MNM founder, while pitching for stronger gram sabhas, said similar meetings should be held in all wards of cities.

29 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

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