Tamil Nadu: News
Meghalaya governor resigns over allegations of sexual misconduct
After the reports of Meghalaya governor V Shanmuganathan's sexual misconduct surfaced in the media, he resigned from his position.
Two leading clean energy projects are in India
India's resolve in battling climate change has manifested in two of the world's leading clean energy projects.
2016 review for records set by India
Insofar as records are concerned, India's performance in 2016 was mixed.
'Sharia courts' banned by Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has banned unauthorized Sharia Courts.
Rajasthan government launches mobile kitchens
Rajasthan government has just launched mobile kitchens under the Annapurna Rasoi scheme which will offer meals at highly subsidized rates.
India needs $18 billion to eliminate malaria by 2030
India reportedly has the highest malaria burden outside Africa and needs an $18 billion investment to achieve the 2030 deadline to eliminate the disease.
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.
82 year old Cho Ramaswamy passed away
Veteran journalist, satirical political commentator, actor and dramatist Cho Ramaswamy passed away on Wednesday morning following a cardiac arrest.
Happenings galore in Mumbai
Congress runs out of funds for construction of building and is struggling to raise any more.
Jayalalithaa to be laid to rest
Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's funeral procession is underway; she has been laid to rest in a sandalwood casket and will be buried at Marina beach next to the memorial for MG Ramachandran.
Amma leaves TN with excellent social, industrial indicators
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa passed away at Apollo Hospital on 5 December, but she has left behind a legacy that will not be forgotten.
Carnatic music legend M Balamuralikrishna passes away
Expert Carnatic musician Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna passed away in Chennai; he was 86 years old.
Tamil Nadu under the watchful eye of Jayalalithaa's 'photograph'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has been away from public eye and under close medical supervision while recovering from a serious lung infection.
Inventor of fake herbal fuel behind bars
In the years 1999 and 2000, Ramar Pillai earned fame in Tamil Nadu by claiming to create herbal fuel.
PM Modi's outreach towards Muslims and Dalits
In BJP's National Council meeting on Sunday, PM Modi urged party cadres to focus on "social justice" by empowering the Dalit and Muslim communities.
What made news last week?
The Cauvery-water dispute turned violent, leading to clashes in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Government to promote Hindi in North-East and South india
To make the language more popular, Centre has decided to promote use of Hindi in everyday conversation in government offices and in North East and South India.
Dixcy Textiles looks to raise Rs.300 crore from investors
Innerwear brand Dixcy Textiles is looking to raise funding of about Rs.300 crore from a pool of private equity investors, according to reports.
Madhya Pradesh CM to launch Rs.10 thali for the poor
Following Jayalithaa and Navin Patnaik's footsteps, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is planning to launch a subsidized meal program for the poor, comprising of a 'filling' thali for Rs.10.
Vedanta Group set to invest Rs.3,000 crore in Tuticorin unit
Indian metals and mining behemoth, Vedanta Group, is set to invest a massive Rs.3,000 crore at its Tuticorin unit.
Chancellor of SRM University arrested
Chancellor of SRM University, TR Pachamuthu (TRP), was arrested by the Crime Branch, Chennai Police.