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Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu—Chili farmers are witnessing jaw-dropping price surges as Mundu and Samba varieties breach 20,000 rupees per quintal in local markets. The dramatic rise stems from...
A devastating incident near Darbha on NH 30 in the Kanger Ghati National Park area of Jagdalpur resulted in the deaths of four family members. The deceased included a husband, wife, and their two...
Large public gatherings in India continue to be marred by tragic accidents, underscoring the ongoing need for improved event safety measures. During a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, organized by...
Devadath Shaji's Malayalam film, Dheeran, presents a complex viewing experience, riddled with imperfections. The film features a multitude of characters, each seemingly intended to contribute, yet...
Kamal Haasan, the actor and politician, is facing a death threat in response to his recent contentious statements concerning Sanatana Dharma. The controversy ignited at an event celebrating the 15th...
The producers of the film 'Thug Life,' starring Kamal Haasan, have sought the intervention of the Supreme Court. They claim the Karnataka government has failed to provide security or assistance...
A viral video circulating online depicts a tragic event in Tamil Nadu involving a Tata Harrier EV. The footage suggests the brand-new electric vehicle either malfunctioned or was operating in summon...
A video circulating online depicts a tragic event in Tamil Nadu involving a Tata Harrier EV. The incident suggests the vehicle was operating in summon mode, or potentially malfunctioning, when it...
A tragic incident in Tamil Nadu, captured in a viral video, has brought attention to the Tata Harrier EV's summon mode. The video depicts a brand-new Harrier EV allegedly malfunctioning or operating...
Honda has initiated the 2025 edition of its annual 'Drive To Discover' event, designed to ignite the spirit of adventure and passion for driving. This year, the event, flagged off from Kochi, focuses...
Renault is preparing to revitalize its Indian lineup, and a new electric vehicle (EV) hatchback, likely the Kwid EV, has been spotted undergoing testing. The Kwid EV, which might be based on the...
Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Monday offered a detailed explanation for his visit to a private hospital in Coimbatore. The senior DMK leader said an unusually heavy workload had prevented him...
AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran has sharply criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its handling of crimes against women and children following the alleged sexual assault of an eleven-year-old in...
The Supreme Court has thrown its weight behind the Isha Foundation's innovative gasifier-based crematoriums at its Coimbatore ashram, describing them as a noble endeavor. In a February 26 session,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned nostalgic in his latest Mann Ki Baat broadcast, the 131st edition, where he honored the iconic J. Jayalalithaa on the eve of her jayanti. The former Tamil Nadu...
The ancient tradition of Jallikattu roared back in Madurai's Palamedu today, unleashing 1,000 bulls and 600 skilled players into a whirlwind of dust and determination. This bull-taming extravaganza,...
In a significant step towards accountability, the CBI has summoned Karur police officers regarding the stampede at actor Vijay's TVK rally. Following orders from the Madras High Court, the agency is...
Educational institutions across Chennai and neighboring districts are shut down today as Cyclone Ditwah unleashes heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for...
Cyclone Ditwah is on a collision course with India's eastern coast, prompting a red alert for northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The powerful storm, which has already unleashed devastating...
A routine training mission turned perilous for the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday when a PC-7 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft experienced a crash near Tambaram, a suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu....
The Supreme Court has scheduled November 11 as the date to hear a significant plea lodged by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party is challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
A significant cyclonic storm, named 'Montha', is rapidly developing over the Bay of Bengal, prompting high alert notifications for the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu....
The relationship between the Tamil Nadu government and the Governor has been marked by disputes. The government has now approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Governor's decision regarding the...
Investigations into the stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, are ongoing, alongside political discussions. Police announced on Saturday that they questioned...
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a ban on the sale of the cough syrup ColdRif and mandated its removal from the market. This action follows suspicions linking the product to the deaths of 11...
A catastrophic incident occurred in Chennai on Tuesday when a steel arch under construction at the Ennore Thermal Power plant site collapsed, resulting in the tragic deaths of nine individuals....
An 8-member NDA delegation visited the site of the stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The delegation met with the families of the victims and heard accounts from those present during the tragic event....
In a significant development following the Karur stampede, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) district secretary Mathiyazhagan has been arrested. The arrest, made on Sunday, is linked to the tragic...
In Karur, Tamil Nadu, posters depicting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay with bloodstained hands appeared, sparking outrage. The posters, attributed to the Tamil Nadu Students Union, were...
The tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur, organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has ignited a fierce political battleground in Tamil Nadu. The ruling DMK government swiftly placed...
Heartbreaking stories are emerging from the stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur. The chaos resulted in the loss of 40 lives, including children, teenagers, and the elderly. Among the...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday to convey his condolences following the stampede in Karur. Chief Minister Stalin shared information about the...
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order, S Davidson Devasirvatham, addressed the tragic stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, firmly stating that it was not an intelligence...
Following a devastating stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign event in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which resulted in the loss of at least 39 lives and injuries to over 50 individuals, TVK...
Following a stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which resulted in 40 fatalities and 95 injuries, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed his grief and raised concerns about...
The aftermath of the stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, paints a grim picture. The site, just a day after the tragic event, is littered with the remnants of chaos and...
Following a tragic stampede at a rally organized by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which resulted in the deaths of 39 people and injuries to over 50 others, police...
A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in a significant loss of life and numerous injuries on Saturday. While organizers anticipated a gathering of...
The stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, has left everyone shaken. Eyewitnesses present at the scene have described the devastating scene, claiming that nothing could be...
A stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, resulted in the death of over 35 people, with many more injured. President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, and...
A stampede at a rally held by actor and politician Vijay's TVK party in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the tragic deaths of 39 people. The victims included 16 women and 10 children. Numerous others...
A stampede-like incident during a rally led by TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the loss of at least 36 lives, including 8 children and 16 women....
A victim of the Tamil Nadu stampede recounted the horrific events of Saturday, revealing the immense personal tragedy. His brother's elder son perished in the chaos, while the whereabouts of his...
CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President on September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at 10:10 am. Radhakrishnan,...
CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on Friday. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The swearing-in ceremony was...
A 60-year-old daily wage worker from Malaikottalam village committed a horrific act in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, beheading his second wife and her suspected lover. The gruesome incident...
The DMK has criticized Uttar Pradesh for considering a law granting married daughters equal rights to their fathers' agricultural land, stating that Tamil Nadu had enacted such a law 35 years prior....
A shocking incident unfolded near Panruti in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, where a woman was allegedly subjected to a brutal attack by a group of four women. The victim was reportedly tied to a...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is currently on a visit to Germany. During his trip, the CM explored Classic Remise Düsseldorf, immersing himself in a world of famous vintage cars. He shared his...
A major operation targeting the trade of counterfeit drugs has been exposed in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. A joint team from the Special Task Force (STF) and the Drug Department conducted raids, seizing...
The anticipated expressway project linking Bengaluru and Chennai has experienced further setbacks, with the expected completion date now projected to fall between December 2025 and July 2026. This...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin voiced strong disapproval of the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill on Wednesday. The bill proposes the removal of an elected Chief Minister if arrested for 30...
The NDA has nominated C.P. Radhakrishnan, representing Tamil Nadu, as its candidate for the post of Vice President. This follows the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, leaving the position vacant....
A PhD scholar from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, publicly snubbed Governor RN Ravi during a convocation ceremony. The scholar, Jean Joseph, chose to receive her degree...
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan, leader of the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During their discussion, Haasan requested the Prime Minister's assistance in...
The Madras High Court has intervened to address caste-based discrimination in access to water, a fundamental necessity and a persistent symbol of social inequality. Following a case from Tamil Nadu's...
Torrential rain continues to disrupt daily life in several regions, leading to significant traffic congestion and widespread disruption. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates...
Heavy rain is continuing to disrupt daily life in several states across India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast torrential rain in different parts of the country. Heavy to very...
During a visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative coin to honor Rajendra Chola I on his birth anniversary. The unveiling fulfilled a request by R. Komagan, Chairman...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai following an episode of mild dizziness during his morning walk. According to a medical bulletin released by Apollo...
Southern India continues to experience heavy rainfall, with Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu bearing the brunt of the downpour. While the monsoon has covered the entire nation, Delhi remains largely...
A devastating explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetrilaiyurani village, Sivakasi taluk, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, resulted in one fatality and injuries to five others....
A 40-year-old woman in Kerala died by suicide after reportedly being subjected to public humiliation. Police have arrested three activists associated with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI)...
Authorities are investigating the death of a young doctor in Tamil Nadu, who was found deceased in a vehicle near Kodaikanal. Preliminary investigations suggest suicide, with the 29-year-old...
A young doctor, Dr. Joshua Samraj, was discovered deceased in a vehicle parked near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Preliminary investigations suggest a suspected suicide involving the self-administration of...
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is set to make his parliamentary debut, marking a significant moment in his political journey. The MK Stalin-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu has announced his...
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday came down heavily against the Union government's Presidential reference in connection with the Tamil Nadu Governor case, saying that it attempts to "subvert" the...
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the ruling party of Tamil Nadu, has removed the state Forest Minister and senior leader K. Ponmudy from the post of the party's Deputy General Secretary after a row...
With Tamil Nadu polls in sight, the meeting with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Edappadi K Palaniswami and Union Home Minister Amit Shah sparked speculations of a reunion...
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) K. Annamalai on Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin after his government replaced the Indian rupee symbol (₹) in the official state budget logo with a...
The delimitation to increase the Lok Sabha seats as per the population of the country will take place in 2026. However, the same has already become a bone of contention between the southern states...
An IAS officer, J. Radhakrishnan, displayed a heartwarming gesture when he officiated the wedding of Meena, the youngest survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Tamil Nadu. Radhakrishnan, who...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday alleged that the NEP was a Saffron policy aimed at developing Hindi and claimed that the BJP, through the proposed delimitation exercise, was...
Following an intense political brawl in the Parliament between the treasury and Opposition benches over the National Education Policy, delimitation and other issues, DMK MP Kanimozhi criticised the...
Amid the language row in Tamil Nadu involving the ruling DMK and the BJP-led Centre, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked Chief Minister M K Stalin to impart engineering and medical...
The Tamil Nadu government has launched a new WhatsApp chatbot, aiming to enhance citizen accessibility to public services. This initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, was...
Foxconn is set to begin manufacturing iPhone casings in India, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the country. The Taiwanese electronics giant is establishing a dedicated unit...