Tamil Nadu

TN preacher demands selfies from minors in skirts; students share shocking chats

Jaisundar visited missionary schools across the state to propagate Bible, Netizens demand cancellation of the license or registration of Scripture Union.

Oct 6, 2020

Kannada saves kidnapped child in Tamil Nadu; language helped cops detect case

According to the preliminary inquiries the girl child was trapped by a couple on the pretext of getting her ice cream from Majestic Bus stand and taken to the Kaliyakkavilai bus stand in Tamil Nadu.

Oct 2, 2020

Periyar statue desecration in Tamil Nadu's Trichy may have been planned: BJP

BJP has weighed in on the desecration of Periyar's statue in Trichy and has said that the vandalism could have been a 'planned' move.

Sep 27, 2020

Sathankulam custodial deaths: Nine cops named in CBI chargesheet [Details]

In the case of the custodial deaths of Jeyaraj and Benicks (Fenix) which created an uproar in Tamil Nadu, the CBI chargesheet has been filed. In it the CBI has named nine cops after a three-month probe.

Sep 26, 2020

Puducherry: Cops seize 74 antiques worth crores from French national's house

The police in Puducherry this week raided a french national's house, where they uncovered 74 antiques worth crores.

Sep 25, 2020

CM Palaniswami ready to fund a Tamil medium school in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami has said in a letter to the Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani that he would be willing to fund a Tamil medium school in Gujarat.

Sep 25, 2020

Sasikala objects to RTI applications by 'third parties'; writes to Bengaluru prison

VK Sasikala's release has created dramatic uncertainty in Tamil Nadu's political circles. Now the politician who is currently at Bengaluru's Central prison has written to prison authorities asking that details of her release not be shared with 'third parties'.

Sep 24, 2020

Galwan Valley martyr Havildar Palani's wife gets a government job in Tamil Nadu

On Tuesday, Galwan valley marty K Palani's wife Vanathi Devi received a government posting from the CM of Tamil Nadu Edappadi Palaniswami.

Sep 22, 2020

Mekedatu row: MK Stalin takes on Karnataka Govt, asks PM Modi not to approve reservoir proposal

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been at loggerheads over the Mekedatu reservoir. DMK's MK Stalin has now written to the Prime Minister asking not to give his nod to the Mekedatu Dam proposal.

Sep 22, 2020

Chennai cop buys phone for schoolboy after he gets caught stealing one for online classes

In Chennai, a police inspector bought a young boy a new phone so that he would be able to attend online classes. This was after the boy had stolen a phone, because his family couldn't afford one. Citizens have been impressed by the inspector's show of kindness.

Sep 22, 2020

Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Uncertainity looms over Kamal Haasan's show after 2 signed contestants test coronavirus positive

There are rumours that two of the contestants signed for Bigg Boss Tamil 4 have tested positive for Covid-19.

Sep 21, 2020

Tamil Nadu announces policies for cybersecurity, blockchain, AI

Tamil Nadu has announced new policies for cybersecurity, blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, CM Palaniswami said on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2020

Sun TV serial actress is absconding after her plan to rob her home goes haywire

Tamil TV actress Suchitra is absconding after her husband was arrested in a theft case by the Chennai cops.

Sep 16, 2020

Fact-Check: No, K Annamalai did not say this about NEET; beware of Fake accounts

A fake account tweeted with K Annamalai's name and managed to hoodwink the public and the media that the opinions expressed were those of BJP politician, Annamalai's.

Sep 15, 2020

Prospect of Sasikala's early release looms over Tamil Nadu politics

The Central Prison in Bengaluru has responded to an RTI query saying that Sasikala might be released in January 2021. This has created a stir in Tamil Nadu politics.

Sep 15, 2020

Hindi Diwas 2020: Resistance from Non-Hindi speakers mounts

As the government and many in the public celebrate Hindi on Hindi Diwas, cries of resistance are being heard in other states, Non-Hindi speakers are resisting Hindi imposition.

Sep 14, 2020

NEET Exam 2020 update: Karnataka students arrive; protests continue in Madurai

The NEET exam 2020 was held on Sunday, and students arrived at centres in Karnataka. However, this is not the case everywhere, as protests are being held in Madurai outside the exam centre following the attempted suicide by 4 candidates.

Sep 13, 2020

NEET aspirant dies by suicide fearing exam outcome; leaves behind apology note

"If I don't secure a medical seat, all of your efforts will have gone in vain. I am sorry. I am tired," read a suicide note left by 19-year-old Jyothi Sri Durga.

Sep 12, 2020

Posting in Hindi cell irks GST official in Chennai: 'Imposing Hindi on me'

After being posted in the Hindi cell, an IRS officer who worked for GST Chennai has objected to being made to work in the Hindi cell when he can't understand Hindi. A letter written by him to the CBIC claims Hindi imposition on him.

Sep 8, 2020

Tamil Nadu: Three-storey building collapses in Coimbatore killing 2, many rescued

In Coimbatore on Sunday night a building collapsed, in which two people lost their lives. While 7 of the 8 trapped were rescued, rescue operations continue in search of the eighth individual.

Sep 7, 2020