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Police at a check-post at Christianpettai near Vellore close to the AP border examining the boot of a car late Saturday night. (Photo: K. Senthil Nathan)

5 detained after terror warning in Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The two were reportedly taken to a police guest house in Thrissur for questioning.

25 Aug 2019 7:32 AM

Venkaiah Naidu bats for learning in local language up to Class 6

People should learn as many languages as possible without neglecting their own mother tongue,” the vice-president said.

25 Aug 2019 5:39 AM

Security was tightened in Tamil Nadu on Friday following reports that six members of the terror outfit LeT had infiltrated the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities. (Photo: Representational| File)

Navy on high alert in Tamil Nadu following intel inputs

Armed forces were deployed at temples, mosques and churches, which were normally targeted by terrorists as was done in Sri Lanka recently.

24 Aug 2019 6:51 PM

A 'high alert' has been issued in the adjoining Tirupati Urban Police range. The police also conducted large-scale frisking and search operations on Srikalahasti-Tirupati roadway in the wee hours of Friday. (Photo: ANI)

After reports of terror intrusion in TN, police in Chittoor put on high alert

Security has been beefed up by the police at various famous pilgrim centres like Tirumala, Srikalahasti, and Kanipakam.

24 Aug 2019 6:26 PM

Railway security personnel checking passengers at Chennai Central railway station following intelligence inputs that members of the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba had infiltrated into the state. (Photo: DC)

Major terror alert issued in Tamil Nadu cities

The electronic monitoring sections in the police and other agencies have upped antennas for picking up suspect signals and conversations.

24 Aug 2019 3:24 AM

On information, police in Walayar, bordering Tamil Nadu and Kerala, rushed to the spot and took the injured duo to the Government hospital in Palakkad. (Photo: Representational)

Kerala jeweller waylaid, robbed off Rs 70 lakh cash by gang in Tamil Nadu

Four masked men snatched the cash bag from the businessman after attacking him and his driver, who fell unconscious.

23 Aug 2019 7:52 PM

This came exactly a week after the Sri Lankan Navy detained three fishermen on similar charges. (Photo: Representative Image /ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Fishermen's Union to hold strike on August 28

Sri Lankan Navy on August 20 apprehended four Indian fishermen on charges of trespassing into their waters.

23 Aug 2019 1:55 PM

Tamil Nadu police launched a combing operation following the alert which included raids at several locations. (Representational Image)

TN put on high alert after intel warns of 6 LeT members entering state

The security has been beefed up in all the major cities of Tamil Nadu and in public places including railway stations, malls and bus stands.

23 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

The government had earlier said Sivan would receive the award from Palaniswami on a later date. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

TN govt honours ISRO chairman with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam award

The award was earlier announced in recognition of Sivan's stellar work in the promotion of science and technology.

22 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

The Madras High Court on Wednesday extended by another three weeks, the ongoing ordinary leave of Nalini Sriharan, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. (Photo: File)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Madras HC extends Nalini's leave by 3 weeks

Last month, allowing petition by Nalini, court had granted her 30 days ordinary leave for making arrangements for her daughter's marriage.

22 Aug 2019 2:42 PM

After former finance minister P Chidambaram was arrested by CBI on Wednesday night in connection with INX Media case, his son Karti Chidambaram on Thursday said they will fight this 'trumped-up and vindictive act' by a 'pliant agency' politically and legally. (Photo: File)

Political vendetta, never met Mukherjeas: Karti Chidambaram on father's arrest

Chidambaram has strongly denied allegations, saying payments were for consultancy and his son was in no way associated with that company.

22 Aug 2019 8:39 AM

Kallicharan, a stylish left-hander, featured in 66 Tests and 31 ODIs and was part of the West Indies team that won the inaugural World Cup in 1975. (Photo: Youtube/Screengrab)

Alvin Kallicharan to be mentor of Puducherry team

Out-of-favour India bowler R Vinay Kumar will be part of the squad as a guest player.

21 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

This came to light on Sunday when the administrators of the orphanage, which is a home to 50 boys, could not produce the boy when one of his relatives came to meet him. (Photo: Representational)

Tamil Nadu: 13-year-old boy illegally sold by orphan home to couple, rescued

As the orphanage administrators were evasive in their replies when the relative asked for the boy, a complaint was lodged with the police.

21 Aug 2019 1:32 PM

According to marine experts, the blue glow in water is known as bioluminescence. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennai beach sparkling with blue glow leaves netizens with breathtaking visuals

Blue waves were seen at the Thiruvanmiyur, Injambakkam, Besant Nagar's Eliot's Beach and Palavakkam beaches.

20 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

Fatima, the 65-year-old petitioner, submitted that though over a year had passed, no steps have been taken to restore the area and remediate the damage caused to the environment. (Photo: File)

Retd prof moves Madras HC seeking directive to demolish Vedanta's Sterlite plant

The Tamil Nadu government closed down the copper smelter unit on May 28, 2018 over pollution concerns.

20 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

The versatile Afghanistan player can play as a central defensive midfielder or central defender and has previous experience of playing in India with Aizawl FC. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennaiyin FC signs versatile Afghan player Saighani

The 32-year old Saighani joins Chennaiyin after a season-long stint with Bangladeshi side Abahani Dhaka, a press release said here.

19 Aug 2019 6:00 PM

As a result of the MDMK leader's hospitalisation, the plan to hold a campaign against neutrino project in Theni district on August 20, 21 and 22 has been postponed. (Photo: File)

MDMK chief Vaiko hospitalised, protest against neutrino project put off

The Rajya Sabha MP was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals in Madurai for a check-up.

18 Aug 2019 7:10 PM

Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu govt to raise Aavin milk price by Rs 6 per litre from tomorrow

'The increase in the price was following a request from milk producers,' state government said in a statement.

18 Aug 2019 4:16 PM

On July 31, Directorate of School Education had issued a circular which directed senior officials from various districts to identify schools where students were being made to wear wrist bands to segregate them on the basis of caste. (Representational Image)

'Coloured-wrist bands to continue, no action would be taken': TN Education Minister

The wristbands, which come in shades of red, yellow, green and saffron indicate whether student belongs to 'lower class' or 'upper class'.

16 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the highly-successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Shane Watson plays, with Stephen Fleming being the head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

'MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming best captain-coach combination in world': Shane Watson

Watson smashed a 57-ball 117 not out to help Chennai Super Kings win the IPL final in 2018.

15 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

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