Madurai: News
Shah says next Tamil Nadu CM will be from AIADMK
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu's adored elephant Akila turns 23
Akila, the revered temple elephant of the Thiruvanaikoil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple in Trichy, celebrated her 23rd birthday on Saturday.
Meet Samyuktha Narayanan, 7-year-old girl who is youngest Taekwondo instructor
Samyuktha Narayanan, a seven-year-old from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has entered history as the world's youngest Taekwondo instructor. She accomplished the incredible milestone on August 14, 2024.
'Student funds, e-scooters…global city': What DMK government announced during budget
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly on Friday.
TN on alert for Cyclone Fengal: How powerful is it
Cyclone Fengal—intensifying from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal—is set to make landfall on Wednesday.
IAS officer's wife, involved in child kidnapping, drinks poison; dies
The estranged wife of Gujarat Indian Administrative Service officer Ranjeet Kumar, died by suicide on Sunday after ingesting poison.
5 killed in road accident near Madurai
Five people were killed in an accident on the Virudhunagar-Madurai highway in Sivarakottai near Tirumangalam, early on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu: ED officer arrested for taking Rs. 20L bribe
Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) arrested a senior Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in Dindigul for allegedly accepting Rs. 20 lakh bribe from a government doctor on Friday.
Exploring India's ancient towns and their timeless charm
Ancient civilizations have left behind signs of their presence in the shape of towns and communities that have withstood the test of time, weaving their threads into India's rich tapestry of history.
Must-buy souvenirs from your trip to Madurai
When you are in Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, don't forget to do some awesome souvenir shopping.
Tamil Nadu: 10 dead, 20 injured in massive train fire
At least 10 people have lost their lives, while over 20 were injured after a massive fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment at the Madurai Railway Station in Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning.
TN: BJP condemns leader's arrest over alleged fake news tweet
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state secretary in Tamil Nadu, SG Suryah, was arrested on Friday for allegedly spreading fake news about a sanitation worker's death in Madurai, reported NDTV.
Victoria Gowri sworn-in as Madras-HC judge, SC junks challenge petitions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea seeking to prevent Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri (49) from taking oath as an additional Madras High Court judge.
Actor Siddharth alleges harassment by 'CRPF personnel' at Madurai airport
Tamil actor Siddharth has never shied away from standing up against unjust issues and is one of the most outspoken celebrities.
Madurai: PM Modi lays foundation for AIIMS, amid Twitter war
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for an AIIMS in Madurai, as hundreds of thousands of Tamil Nadu residents took to Twitter to voice their protest against PM Modi's arrival.
AAI to soon use plastic waste to lay roads
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to use plastic waste to lay or repair roads on the city-side of airports, and the plan is expected to be put in motion soon.
Long-sleeves cut, nose-pin removed: NEET aspirants undergo heavy-security checks
Over 1.33 million students are appearing for National Entrance Eligibility Test [NEET] on Sunday.
Madurai: Prayer homes of Pentecostal Church attacked at 2 areas
Prayer homes of the Pentecostal church were attacked at two places in Madurai, allegedly by members of the Hindu Munnani.
Policeman on duty at Jayalalithaa's memorial commits suicide
A 28-year old policeman posted on duty at the memorial of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa here allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself today, police said.
News website faces threats over Madurai temple half-naked girls' story
Coimbatore-based news website, Covai Post, published a story on the bizarre, "ancient" ritual performed in a temple in Madurai's Vellalur involving half-naked girls.
SC asks CBSE to declare NEET results by 26 June
The SC stayed the Madras HC order and directed the CBSE board to declare the NEET 2017 results by 26 June.
Amma rests in "peace", thanks to TN Police's 24x7 security
The anticipated "extreme reactions" that were expected to follow the announcement of Jayalalithaa's death did not happen.
UN to issue stamp to commemorate MS Subbulakshmi's birth centenary
In a statement, India's Permanent Mission to the UN said that the UN Postal Administration will issue a stamp to honour the legacy of India's Carnatic music legend M.S. Subbulakshmi to mark her birth centenary, which falls on 16th September.