Tamil Nadu

The rally, where at least 35,000 people showed up, is doubly significant because it takes place near ex-AIADMK leader K Sengottaiyan's hometown of Vijayamangalam.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches phase II of Rs 1,000 direct cash assistance scheme for women

The expansion would benefit about 17 lakh women, and takes the total number of beneficiaries who receive the monthly entitlement directly to their bank accounts to 1.34 crore

Parliament panel pulls up IREL over board-level vacancies, Odisha mining JV stuck awaiting clearances

The minerals and rare earths company under the Department of Atomic Energy is under review for slow progress on key fronts.

'Thiruparankundram row can be resolved in Tamil Nadu itself on the basis of Hindus' strength': RSS chief

"At present, I think the issue can be resolved here only on the basis of Hindus' strength in Tamil Nadu," he said.

'Pseudo secularism': Pawan Kalyan invokes Sabarimala verdict to question DMK's impeachment push against Madras HC judge

Kalyan accused the INDIA bloc MPs of ‘weaponising the Constitution’ to intimidate the judiciary.

Karthigai Deepam lamp row: Oppn moves impeachment motion against Justice Swaminathan - what's the controversy?

Left parties have alleged that there are attempts to whip up communal tensions in Tamil Nadu by manufacturing a controversy around the religious sites situated on the Thiruparankundram Hill in the Madurai district.

Tamil Nadu theatre owners push Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and other A-list stars to take pay cuts amid deepening industry crisis

Tamil Nadu theatres say the system has reached breaking point, with Tirupur Subramaniam urging top stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to accept salary cuts as the current financial model can no longer sustain itself.

Tamil Nadu set to buy out Indian Railways' 33% stake in Chennai MRTS

Senior Southern Railway officials, responding to queries on the condition of anonymity, said they granted formal approval for the transfer on July 31.

ISRO satellite captures Cyclone Ditwah barrelling towards Sri Lanka in high-precision view from space

ISRO released clear images showing strong bands building. The satellite followed Ditwah as it moved northwest. Its sensors mapped rain clusters reaching nearby coasts.

With Sengottaiyan’s entry, TVK rules out any alliance with AIADMK and NDA

Vijay and his party has gained an experienced organiser in Sengottaiyan, whose organising skills had helped the AIADMK for 52 years.

Sancraft Industries announces expansion plans in Tamil Nadu, inks pact at TN Rising Investors Conclave

The investment MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu was signed at the TN Rising Coimbatore chapter.

Cyclone Senyar likely to form in next 48 hours, IMD warns of heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, Kerala

As the system travels westwards over the Bay of Bengal, it is expected to produce heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions.

TVK chief Vijay resumes poll campaign, targets ruling DMK for 'loot, dynasty politics'

Vijay slammed the DMK for questioning his party, the TVK, over its ideology and asserted that his party was founded on solid ideological standpoints

'Centre spent Rs 2,400 crore on dead language Sanskrit', says Udhayanidhi Stalin; BJP reacts

Reacting to Stalin, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan said that he has insulted Sanatana Dharma and that appreciating one's own language does not mean degrading other mother tongue.

Wonderla Chennai to open on December 2, giving Tamil Nadu a major tourism boost — all you need to know

Wonderla Chennai opens on December 2 with 43 rides, Tamil-themed design, India’s first B&M inverted coaster and world-class attractions. Read all you need to know.

Tamil Nadu man loves Coca-Cola so much, he dedicated a museum to it: 'People call me...'

The man's devotion to the fizzy drink caught the company's attention, and Coca-Cola sent him a bag of goodies as a token of appreciation -- a gesture that left him visibly emotional.

Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against President withholding assent to NEET exemption bill

The President's action has created a constitutional impasse, said the state government

Supreme Court declines to hear Tamil Nadu's plea against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam construction plan on Cauvery

Referring to its earlier order from August 2023 which refused to go into the issue arising out of the Monsoon that year, the Court said that it does not “possess expertise”.

SC seeks EC's response on pleas of DMK, TMC challenging SIR exercise in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked the poll panel to respond to the fresh petitions in two weeks.

CPI(M) challenges Tamil Nadu SIR in Supreme Court: 'Arbitrary, illegal, humanly impossible’

The petition pointed out that a BLO can only visit 40 to 50 households in a day, while the overall schedule as notified from October 28 to February 7 next year gives hardly 102 days for every stage of the process covering over 6.18 crore voters.

Woman hands over sack containing Rs 17.5 lakh on the street to police

The woman identified as Selvamani said they found the sack on October 26, on their way home.

Karur stampede: Actor Vijay to meet victims’ families at resort near Chennai on Monday

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has arranged the meeting at a resort where the party has booked 50 rooms

'Vijay arrived 7 hours late...': Stalin slams TVK chief over Karur stampede

Stalin held Vijay responsible for arriving at the venue seven hours late, triggering chaos among the massive crowd.

Foxconn to invest Rs 15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, generate 14,000 jobs: Minister

State industries minister TRB Rajaa said this was the largest ever commitment for Tamil Nadu so far

Beauty parlour to pay Rs 5 lakh to Chennai woman who lost earlobes to acidic 'herbal mix'

Surgeons at Apollo Hospitals had to remove both earlobes to prevent further infection. The doctors confirmed that the mixture was not herbal but highly acidic in nature.