Tamil Nadu: News
#Elections2019: Election Commission declares seizures worth a whopping Rs. 3,439cr
The Election Commission (EC) declared it has seized a whopping Rs. 3,439cr across India this polling season.
5 questions for (Kabhi)neta Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is a part-time politician. When he is bored, his team asks him to perform in front of live audience. Case in point: Voters in a Muslim-dominated area (by his own admission) of Karur district.
Inspiring stories of 5 UPSC rank-holders who beat all odds
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.
Understanding how Cyclone Fani got its name
Cyclone Fani, which has turned into "extremely severe cyclonic storm", has been giving sleepless nights to many.
Cyclone Fani: PM Modi asks officials to take preventive measures
Expressing concern over the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had spoken to officials to take preventive measure and provide assistance.
#CareerBytes: These institutes offer free UPSC IAS coaching for underprivileged
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams. But with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.
#CareerBytes: Top private engineering colleges in India
Engineering remains the most preferred course in India after Class-12 given the vast prospects it offers.
#Warning: Cyclone Fani to turn into severe cyclonic storm
According to the MeT Department, Cyclone Fani is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday and could turn into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours.
Age of consent should be reduced to 16: Madras HC
On Friday, Madras High Court suggested that age of consent should be reduced from the current 18 years to 16 and that consensual teenage relationships should remain outside the purview of draconian POCSO Act.
Success stories of five UPSC CSE rank-holders who beat poverty
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.
Jihadist group Thowheed Jamath is responsible for Sri Lanka attacks
Reportedly, the Sri Lankan government has held jihadist group Thowheed Jamath responsible for Sunday's attack in the country that killed 290 and injured close to 500 people.
Sri Lanka blasts: 24 suspects arrested, 290 killed, 450 injured
Sri Lankan police have arrested 24 people in connection to the deadly bomb blasts which ripped apart churches and high-end hotels on Sunday. Officials said 290 people have died and 450 got injured.
159 inmates of Institute of Mental Health vote, create history
In a historic first, 159 inmates of Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Chennai, practised their right to vote today.
Jammu: University website hacked after attack on Kerala, TN students
Following the alleged attack at Central University of Jammu (CUJ) on students from Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Friday, the university's website was hacked on Tuesday.
Polling in Tamil Nadu's Vellore canceled, confirms Election Commission
The Election Commission said on Tuesday that Lok Sabha polling in Tamil Nadu's Vellore has been canceled after Rs. 11.5 crore cash was seized from a warehouse, allegedly belonging to a DMK leader's aide.
DMK leader Kanimozhi's house raided; I-T Department says 'false tip'
The Income Tax Department in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday evening conducted raids at DMK leader Kanimozhi's house to "verify" allegations of "lots of cash" being stashed on the first-floor of her Thoothukudi residence.
LS elections in Vellore likely to be cancelled: Sources
The Lok Sabha polls in Vellore constituency in Tamil Nadu is likely to be canceled over excessive use of money power, sources aware of the development said yesterday.
Five schools in India that are unique and innovative
Education is an important part of life that enables growth and development of one's mind and intellect.
23-year-old man kidnapped for fourth time by disgruntled employees
Bengaluru Police recently arrested three people, Sanjay, Niranjan and Rakesh, for abducting their former employer, Sujay SK.
Engineer from Noida brings over 10 lakes back to life
When anything goes wrong, blame the authorities.
Pollachi: Girl, who went missing, found dead with slit throat
A 19-year-old girl, who had gone missing two days ago in Pollachi of Tamil Nadu, was found dead on Saturday with a slit throat.
Not Kangana, Vidya Balan was first choice for Jayalalithaa biopic
Recently, Kangana Ranaut grabbed headlines after she was roped in to play former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in a biopic.
Inspiring stories of 5 UPSC rank-holders who beat all odds
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.
Madras HC asks Centre to ban TikTok over pornographic content
The Madras High Court yesterday asked the Centre to put a ban on the famous app, TikTok, saying that it encourages pornographic content.
For Jayalalithaa-biopic, Kangana getting Rs. 24cr, highest for any female-actor
Bollywood's Queen Kangana Ranaut recently announced that she will play former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa in her next.
Will bring bad name: Congress leader opposes Karti Chidambaram's candidature
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti was given a Congress ticket from Sivaganga late on Sunday night, making way for infighting in the party.
TN: AIADMK fields kin of its leaders in LS polls
The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, which has for long attacked the DMK for dynastic politics, has drawn criticism for nominating sons of its leaders, including O Panneerselvam, for the April 18 Lok Sabha polls.
Inspiring stories of 5 UPSC rank-holders who beat all odds
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.
Five schools in India that are unique and innovative
Education is an important part of life that enables growth and development of one's mind and intellect.
Unique and interesting facts and records of Lok Sabha elections
This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election is scheduled to be held from 11 April-19 May.
Pollachi sexual-harassment: NCW asks DGP to take action against accused
The National Commission for Women today asked the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to initiate action against the men accused in the alleged sexual harassment of a woman in Coimbatore district.
Pollachi sex abuse: Four-member gang harassed, videographed 50+ women
In a shocking incident, a group of four men, all in their 20s, sexually harassed over 50 women in Tamil Nadu, police said.
Rajinikanth says he won't contest Tamil Nadu Assembly bypoll
Top film star Rajinikanth today announced that he would not contest in the by-elections to 21 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly, nearly a month after declaring that his target was only the Assembly election.
PM Modi is our daddy, says AIADMK leader
In an unusual turn of events, an AIADMK leader called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the party's "daddy" who has turned out to be a guiding light after J Jayalalithaa died in 2016.
DMK finalizes seat-sharing agreement with KMDK for coming LS polls
The DMK today sealed a seat-sharing agreement with Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) for the coming Lok Sabha polls, allotting one seat to its ally.
Tamil Nadu: 23-year-old teacher murdered by stalker inside school premises
In a horrifying incident, a 23-year-old teacher was murdered on Friday in Tamil Nadu's Kurinchipadi of Cuddalore district allegedly by her stalker.
Delhi government discusses possibilities of 'robots' cleaning sewers
In a bid to completely end the practice of manual scavenging in the nation's capital, the Delhi government is thinking of using robots to clean septic tanks and sewers.
Chennai-man orders from Swiggy, delivery guy 'brings' food from Rajasthan
Food delivery companies have always been under immense pressure to deliver quality food in minimum time.
AIADMK, BJP seal Tamil Nadu's deal for Lok Sabha elections
A day after BJP and Shiv Sena reached an understanding in Maharashtra for the upcoming general elections, the saffron party sealed a deal with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
AIADMK and PMK join hands ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) today and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.