Tamil Nadu: News

12 Jun 2025

COVID-19

97% Tamil Nadu elderly population has protective immunity; what's seropositivity

A recent serosurvey in Tamil Nadu has found that 97% of the elderly population in six districts have protective immunity against COVID-19.

10 Jun 2025

India

Man caught eating chicken in Thiruvannamalai temple; taken into custody 

Tensions flared in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, after a man was caught consuming non-vegetarian food within the premises of the Annamalai temple.

09 Jun 2025

Box Office

Kamal Haasan stands against Hindi imposition in South India

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has taken a firm stand against the imposition of Hindi in South India.

09 Jun 2025

Kamal Haasan

SC declines urgent plea hearing for 'Thug Life' screenings

The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined an urgent plea seeking protection against threats to cinemas planning to screen Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka.

06 Jun 2025

Salem

What caused the accident that killed Shine Tom Chacko's father?

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was involved in a tragic road accident on Friday morning near Salem, Tamil Nadu.

06 Jun 2025

Ali Fazal

Amid poor reviews, Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' opens to ₹17cr 

Kamal Haasan's latest film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, hit theaters on Thursday amid huge expectations. However, the gangster action drama opened to poor reviews and a moderate box office response.

06 Jun 2025

Salem

Shine Tom Chacko's father dies in accident, actor injured

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured in a tragic road accident near Salem, Tamil Nadu, which claimed the life of his father, CP Chacko.

05 Jun 2025

Ali Fazal

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' opens big with ₹14cr advance booking

Kamal Haasan's latest film Thug Life is off to a roaring start, with over 3.5 lakh tickets sold in advance booking for its opening day across all languages (except Kannada).

04 Jun 2025

Chennai

Kamal Haasan thanks people of Tamil Nadu amid Kannada row

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan held a Chennai press conference on Wednesday to promote his upcoming film Thug Life, which is set to release on Thursday.

03 Jun 2025

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

Kanimozhi asked about India's national language; her response was awesome

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi was asked about India's national language during her speech in Spain.

03 Jun 2025

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan declares 'Thug Life' won't release in Karnataka

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has announced that his upcoming film, Thug Life, will not be released in Karnataka for now.

03 Jun 2025

Kamal Haasan

'Are you historian': Court raps Kamal Haasan over Tamil-Kannada remark  

The Karnataka High Court has pulled up actor Kamal Haasan over his controversial statement that "Kannada was born out of Tamil."

02 Jun 2025

India

Annamalai University professor arrested for sexually assaulting, blackmailing former student 

An assistant professor at Annamalai University, Annamalai J Raja, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a former student and blackmailing her with a private video.

02 Jun 2025

COVID-19

COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported 

India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.

31 May 2025

Assam

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.

30 May 2025

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan refuses to apologize over Kannada language row

Tamil Nadu actor-politician Kamal Haasan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that "Kannada was born out of Tamil." The remark sparked a major civil and political uproar between the two states.

28 May 2025

Chennai

'Politicians...unqualified to talk about language': Kamal Haasan reacts to backlash 

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has responded to the backlash over his comments about the Kannada language.

28 May 2025

Chennai

Anna University sexual assault case: Accused Gnanasekaran found guilty 

A Chennai lower court has convicted Gnanasekaran in the Anna University sexual assault case.

28 May 2025

Chennai

Kamal Haasan to enter Rajya Sabha with DMK's support

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is all set to enter the Rajya Sabha with the support from Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), per reports.

26 May 2025

Goa

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, Pune; Karnataka on high alert

Mumbai and Pune have been witnessing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon advances after hitting Kerala on May 24.

25 May 2025

Jallikattu

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.

24 May 2025

Andhra Pradesh

Woman leaves son as collateral for loan; finds him dead

In a shocking incident in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, a woman was forced to leave her son as collateral for a ₹25,000 loan.

21 May 2025

MK Stalin

TN moves SC, alleges Centre blocking funds over NEP non-implementation  

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a suit in the Supreme Court against the Union government for allegedly withholding over ₹2,291 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme (SSS).

21 May 2025

Delhi

Heavy rain expected in 10+ states; check details 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and West Bengal on Wednesday.

19 May 2025

Bengaluru

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Bengaluru 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra on Monday.

14 May 2025

India

Entire Tamil Nadu village claimed as Waqf; native approaches SC 

A resident of Thiruchendurai in Tamil Nadu, Sreeman Chandrasekar, has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.

9 accused in 2019 Pollachi sexual abuse case life imprisoned 

In a major development, a Coimbatore Special Court has convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual abuse case.

13 May 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD predicts heavy rains in Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave in UP

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the country in the next few days.

12 May 2025

Dengue

Tamil actor Vishal rushed to hospital after collapsing at event 

In a shocking turn of events, Tamil actor Vishal collapsed on stage during an event in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday.

05 May 2025

MK Stalin

Video: Light post collapses on stage, nearly hitting DMK MP 

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP A Raja had a close shave when a stage light fell on his microphone in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai on Sunday.

30 Apr 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.

29 Apr 2025

MK Stalin

'Tamil Nadu not Manipur, Kashmir; no Kumbh-like deaths here': Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin gave a strong rebuttal to those questioning the state's law and order situation.

28 Apr 2025

Lifestyle

When in Tamil Nadu, try these dishes

When it comes to vegetarian breakfasts, Tamil Nadu takes the cake!

28 Apr 2025

M K Stalin

Tamil Nadu ministers Senthil Balaji, K Ponmudy resign 

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party leaders V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy have resigned from the state Cabinet.

25 Apr 2025

Samsung Electronics

Samsung to invest ₹1,000cr in Chennai facility following labor disputes

Samsung Electronics has announced a massive ₹1,000 crore investment in its Chennai-based facility. The decision comes after the labor disputes at the site earlier this year.

22 Apr 2025

Narendra Modi

India spent ₹1.5L crore on smart-cities in 10 years: Report

The Indian government has spent more than ₹1.5 lakh crore under the Smart Cities Mission, a flagship project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that was launched in June 2015, CNBCTV18 reported.

20 Apr 2025

India

TN: 3 dead, over 30 hospitalized after drinking sewage-contaminated water

In a tragic incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district, over 30 residents have been hospitalized, and three fatalities have been reported due to drinking water contaminated with sewage. The victims include a four-year-old girl.

20 Apr 2025

Sunny Deol

MDMK urges ban on Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' in Tamil Nadu

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party has demanded a ban on Sunny Deol's film, Jaat, in Tamil Nadu, reported PTI.

20 Apr 2025

Dhanush

Dhanush's 'Idly Kadai' set catches fire; no casualties reported

A massive fire erupted on the set of actor Dhanush's upcoming directorial Idly Kadai in Anupapatti village near Andipatti in Tamil Nadu's Theni district on Saturday.

18 Apr 2025

Kochi

Where's Shine Tom Chacko? Actor's phone traced to Tamil Nadu

The mystery of Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's disappearance only gets murkier as his last mobile signal was traced to Tamil Nadu.

16 Apr 2025

Bay of Bengal

IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert for 5 states  

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some parts of India. The forecast is based on the formation of five cyclonic circulations in the country.

16 Apr 2025

Ajith Kumar

How Ilaiyaraaja controversy impacted 'Good Bad Ugly' box office run

The Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has seen a dip in collections due to a controversy over using Ilaiyaraaja's songs.

15 Apr 2025

Kerala

India to experience above-average monsoon in 2025: IMD

India will witness an above-average monsoon in 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

15 Apr 2025

Politics

Stalin forms panel to recommend measures for Tamil Nadu's autonomy  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formed a high-level committee to recommend measures on state autonomy and to improve working ties with the central government.

14 Apr 2025

India

Did SC just remind the president of her constitutional duties? 

The Supreme Court recently observed that it is the duty of the president of India to seek the advice of the SC under Article 143 when a state bill is reserved for her assent on the basis of perceived unconstitutionality.

13 Apr 2025

Politics

TN governor sparks new controversy over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has sparked a fresh controversy by reportedly asking students at a function to chant "Jai Shri Ram."

Tamil Nadu government enacts 10 laws post Supreme Court ruling

The Tamil Nadu government has enacted 10 laws following a Supreme Court ruling.

12 Apr 2025

Amit Shah

'Alliance of defeat': MK Stalin on AIADMK-BJP tie-up

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denounced AIADMK's renewed tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.