Tamil Nadu news

Against all odds, silver lining for Kasthuri Rajamani

CHENNAI: For years, Kasthuri Rajamani took up odd jobs to support her family.

The Times Of India22 Oct, 12:31 am

Ex-BJP leader Annamalai invokes PM Modi’s 2011 ‘war against Centre’ remark to defend stand on CJP protesters

In a post on X, Annamalai said Modi, then Gujarat Chief Minister, had made the remark while condemning the midnight police crackdown on anti-corruption protesters at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan in 2011.

The New Indian Express22 Oct, 12:27 am

Child Assault Convict, Nepali Citizen Escape From Chennai's Central Prison

The Nepali national, identified as 21-year-old Sudeep Bogati, was lodged in the foreign nationals' block of the convict prison. A resident of Padi in Chennai, Bogati was arrested in connection with a theft case on August 16.

NDTV22 Oct, 12:18 am

All parties’ meeting over SSR exercise on Oct 23

ECI to hold all-party meeting in Chennai on Oct 23 to discuss Tamil Nadu’s special summary revision; claims and objections open Nov 12–Dec 11, 2027 rolls.

The Times Of India22 Oct, 12:13 am

Board exams: Govt warns private schools of action if they conduct special classes on govt holidays

Tamil Nadu warns private schools against special board exam classes on Sundays, govt holidays or festivals, including online, with action under 2023 rules.

The Times Of India22 Oct, 12:10 am

Chennai student’s struggle to obtain disability certificate exposes gaps in accessibility

Chennai hearing-impaired Class X student’s repeated hospital visits for disability exam attestation highlight accessibility gaps and calls to accept UDID/state certificates.

The Times Of India22 Oct, 12:10 am

TN fixes car purchase ceiling at ₹26L for ministers, ₹15L for MLAs

Tamil Nadu caps official car purchases at ₹26 lakh for ministers and ₹15 lakh for MLAs, with 5% annual hikes; total spend on 234 vehicles near ₹40 crore.

The Times Of India22 Oct, 12:10 am

Vistadome coach to ply along Sengottai-Punalur ghat section from today

The Times Of India21 Oct, 11:22 pm

Tamil Nadu Cancer Registry Projects Lower 2025 Cases After Pandemic Disruptions

Tamil Nadu cancer registry cuts 2025 projection to 91,301 cases; experts cite Covid-era underreporting. State expands screening and regional cancer centres.

The Times Of India21 Oct, 11:08 pm

'Barbaad karein alfaaz mere': Ranbir Kapoor clarifies Kolkata Dussehra remarks, apologises for ‘slip of tongue’

CHENNAI: Actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his remarks at a Dussehra celebration in Kolkata after videos of his speech went viral on social media.

The Times of India21 Oct, 10:54 pm

'I Had A Slip Of Tongue': Ranbir Kapoor Apologises For Dussehra Speech Gaffe At Ramayana Chennai Event

The actor then recalled his collaboration with music composer AR Rahman on Rockstar and used a line from the film's song to explain how he sometimes struggles to express himself correctly

NDTV21 Oct, 10:28 pm

Three-storey building gutted in Dharmapuri

DHARMAPURI: A fire gutted a three-storey building on the Netaji Bypass Road in Dharmapuri on Wednesday, disrupting traffic for nearly three-and-a-half

The Times Of India21 Oct, 10:28 pm

Heavy rain in Tirupati as low pressure area forms off Tamil Nadu coast

Heavy rainfall in Tirupati as a low-pressure area forms off Tamil Nadu coast, with warnings of more showers across coastal Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu21 Oct, 10:27 pm

Annamalai accuses BJP govt. at the Centre of manufacturing an enemy to stay relevant

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president poses a series of questions on the Centre’s handling of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest in New Delhi

The Hindu21 Oct, 9:06 pm

Vummidi Ethiraj, who witnessed Independence sengol’s making and rediscovery, dies in Chennai aged 101

The sceptre was installed behind the Speaker’s chair in the new Parliament building in May 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ethiraj that year.

The Times Of India21 Oct, 8:29 pm

Keralam, Telangana Chief Ministers attend Jamboo Savari in Mysuru; Shivakumar stresses harmony among States

Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.

The Hindu21 Oct, 8:17 pm

MKU hosts 53rd annual Mycological Society meeting

Madurai Kamaraj University hosts the 53rd Mycological Society of India meeting and national conference on fungal diversity and applications.

The Hindu21 Oct, 7:56 pm

More rain and storms to hit states in South India. Read forecast here

India Today21 Oct, 7:30 pm