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Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday said the BJP has not invited him to join the party, but insisted efforts were being made to paint him with "saffron", the idealogical colour the national party is associated with. (Photo: File)

'Will not get trapped': Rajinikanth to BJP on attempts being made to saffronise him

Also, the party had posted a picture of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes with sacred ash on his forehead.

08 Nov 2019 12:51 PM

The two-year-old boy who was stuck in an abandoned borewell near Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu since Friday, is dead, an official said on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

After 75 hours of rescue ops, 2-year-old TN boy trapped in borewell found dead

Earlier on Monday, a heavy German-made drilling machine was deployed to dig a parallel shaft to reach the boy.

29 Oct 2019 8:45 AM

The two-year-old boy, Sujith Wilson, who is trapped in borewell in Tamil Nadu’s trichy for over 60 hours now, had fainted but was breathing, said authorities on Sunday night. (Photo: File)

2-year-old Tamil Nadu boy trapped in borewell for 60 hours, faints

There are conflicting reports about the depth of the hole- some say it is 600 feet deep, while others say it is at least 1,000 feet.

28 Oct 2019 10:11 AM

The boy fell into the borewell at about 5:30 pm on Friday. Later at night, he slipped from a depth of 25 feet to 70 feet after the tube-well caved in during the rescue efforts. (Photo: ANI)

2-yr-old TN boy stuck in 70-feet borewell, rescue ops on

TN Health Minister C Vijaya Baskar said: 'It's unfortunate that since morning we can't hear his voice. More teams are on way,'

26 Oct 2019 1:10 PM

Tamil Nadu Minister D Jayakumar took a jibe against his rival DMK chief Stalin on Thursday as early trends show AIADMK taking a lead in two Assembly seats in bye-election. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu bypolls: Jayakumar mocks Stalin as AIADMK takes lead on both seats

Jayakumar claimed DMK chief Stalin wanted his son Udhayanidhi's entry into politics and many senior party leaders were overruled.

24 Oct 2019 2:54 PM

On Sunday, TNCC President K S Alagiri welcomed the two leaders meeting at Mamallapuram and visiting UNESCO heritage sites, saying it reflected Tamil Nadu's pride. (Photo: File)

Cong takes swipe at Modi plogging on beach at Mamallapuram calls it 'drama'

On Saturday Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, water bottles and other waste from a beach during his morning walk.

13 Oct 2019 1:27 PM

Tamil people are not opposed to Hindi and students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi, said Shiv Sena's state unit chief Radhakrishnan on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Tamils are not opposed to Hindi: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena organised demonstration where apart from clearing their stand on issue of Hindi, they made some other demands as well.

06 Oct 2019 2:02 PM

The thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is likely to occur over Uttarakhand, Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, the IMD stated in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu, Kerala to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

IMD also predicted that Rayalaseema region of Andhra, Rajasthan and Bihar are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

03 Oct 2019 9:06 AM

While Kamal Haasan has launched his political party and contested Lok Sabha polls, Rajinikanth is yet to take the step and launch his party. In December 2017, Rajinikanth said he will make his debut in the State Assembly elections scheduled for 2021 and contest in all the 234 constituencies. (Photo: PTI)

After Chiranjeevi's advice, ex-Cong leader announces Rajinikanth's party launch date

Suspended TN Cong member, Chidambaram's loyalist, Karate Thiagarajan claimed that Rajinikanth will launch his party in 6 months.

27 Sep 2019 3:53 PM

'If that pig comes here, shoot him,' K T Rajendra Balaji said. (Photo: ANI)

'Beat him with torn slipper': AIADMK leader Balaji hits out at Cong's Manickam Tagore

'For Nanguneri candidate I think Congress is deciding its candidate sitting in Delhi,' he also added.

25 Sep 2019 2:11 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K.. Palaniswami (R) and AIADMK's senior leader O Panneerselvam. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK announces candidates for October 21 Tamil Nadu assembly by-polls

AIADMK also announced the appointment of functionaries from its other district units for the two constituencies as in-charge.

25 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

For the first time in India, a transgender library has been opened as part of the transgender resource centre in Viswanathapuram, Madurai, to increase awareness about ambisexual people in the country. (Representational Image)

In a first, transgender library opens in Madurai

Launched in 2016, the centre focuses on the promotion of transgender people and making people aware of the no-binary gender.

24 Sep 2019 3:01 PM

While a team of policemen arrived on the scene, the head constable brought the child of Manikandan and let it on the ground near its father and pleaded with him to see reason and avoid taking the drastic step. (Representational Image)

Toddler's cries melts Tamil Nadu man's heart, gives up bid to blow

Though the man was prevented from blowing himself up, anguished man told police he had already consumed poison and was rushed to a hospital.

23 Sep 2019 9:18 AM

Dubbing the October 21 bypolls to two Assembly segments in Tamil Nadu as a "corrupt political drama" by the AIADMK and DMK and a "power struggle," between them, Makakl Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan on Sunday said his party would not contest the byelections. (Photo: File)

MNM not to contest Oct 21 bypolls to 2 assembly segments in TN

Vikravandi and Nanguneri seats fell vacant in June and May this year respectively.

22 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

Senior Telugu Desam Party leader and former MP N Sivaprasad died due to renal failure on Saturday, party sources said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

TDP senior leader Siva Prasad passes away in Chennai

Sivaprasad had been suffering from kidney ailment for some time now and was admitted to hospital in Tirupati.

21 Sep 2019 4:13 PM

A five-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team from Kochi conducted a raid here as a follow up to probe the Tamil Nadu-Kerala ISIS module. (Photo: File)

ISIS module case: NIA conducts 2 raids in Tamil Nadu

A person identified as Divan Mujibur was questioned in connection with the case.

21 Sep 2019 1:56 PM

Rajinikanth takes a strong stand on imposing Hindi

Rajinikanth has finally voiced his opinion on the burning language issue.

19 Sep 2019 11:49 AM

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan visited the family of the 23-year-old techie who lost her life due to erection of illegal hoardings or banners that rattled the entire Tamil Nadu. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan visits Subhasri's house to offer condolence, says 'offenders shall be punished'

The accident occurred when an illegal banner put up by an AIADMK functionary fell on her while she was driving.

16 Sep 2019 3:10 PM

A 56-year-old woman has got a new lease of life after doctors successfully removed a 7-kilogram tumour from her stomach. (Representational Image)

Doctors in Coimbatore remove 7-kg tumour from 56-yr-old woman's stomach

The tumour involved the intestine, uterus, right kidney and right urine tube, said the doctor.

16 Sep 2019 10:13 AM

Post imposition of the Act, from September 1, hefty challans for traffic rules violations by the police has hit the headlines. (Photo: PTI | Representational Image)

After Gujarat, Tamil Nadu to reduce traffic violations fine under new Motor Vehicle Act

Recently, Gujarat Government announced a reduction in the fines under the new act.

11 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

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