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In April last year, Modi and Xi Jinping had held multiple meetings in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. (Photo: PTI | File)

Tamil Nadu may host next informal summit between Modi and Xi Jinping

'Mamallapuram is one of probable cities that could host informal summit between PM and Chinese Prez,' govt official said.

02 Sep 2019 12:50 PM

He claimed he lost his business and reputation as the demonetised currency notes were not accepted by Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court notice to Centre, RBI on TN man’s plea to deposit demonetised currency notes

Notice was issued by bench comprising Justices NV Ramana, Indira Banerjee, Ajay Rastogi on a petition by a textile businessman from Madurai.

30 Aug 2019 5:33 PM

Raids were conducted at the residences of Umar Farooq in GM Nagar, Shanofar Ali at Vincent Road, Shamesa Mubin at Slum Clearance Board Apartment, Vincent Road, Mohammad Yasir at Bilal Estate and Saddam Hussain at Palli Street, GM Nagar. (Photo: ANI)

NIA conducts raids at locations linked to ISIS sympathisers in Coimbatore

Laptops, mobile phones, SIM cards, and pen-drives have been seized.

29 Aug 2019 2:27 PM

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches across multiple locations here in connection with a recent terror alert issued to Tamil Nadu. (Photo: ANI)

NIA conducts raid at multiple locations linked to ISIS sympathisers in Tamil Nadu

Earlier, the state went on a high alert on August 23 following intelligence inputs that members of the LeT had infiltrated into the state.

29 Aug 2019 1:42 PM

‘After 20 years a chief minister of Tamil Nadu is travelling abroad, Palaniswami is on a study tour and to attract investments in Tamil Nadu,’ the statement reads. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu CM embarks on 3 nations study tour after 20 years

TN organised second global investor's meet in January in which investment deals worth 3 lakh crore were signed with various investors.

28 Aug 2019 4:35 PM

Earlier, the statues of the highly respected rational leader EVR Periyar were found vandalised in some parts of the state, drawing widespread condemnation. (Photo: Representational image)

Political leaders condemn vandalism of Ambedkar statue in Tamil Nadu

Peace prevailed Nagapattinam district, as officials moved swiftly to replace the damaged statue of Ambedkar with a new one.

26 Aug 2019 3:42 PM

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday launched its exclusive education TV channel, aimed at benefiting students of classes I to XII. (Photo: File)

TN CM K Palaniswami launches exclusive education TV channel

Senkottaiyan said the launch of the TV channel in Tamil Nadu was being 'done for the first time.'

26 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

At least one person died while four others were injured in a blast near Gangai Amman Temple in Thiruporur on Sunday, police said. (Photo: ANI)

1 killed, 4 four injured in blast near Gnagai Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu

Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that it was a country bomb that had exploded.

26 Aug 2019 11:25 AM

A man who was taken into custody in Kerala under the suspicion that he helped terrorist to enter Tamil Nadu does not appear to have links to the security threat, said police on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Suspected terrorist detained in Kerala has no link to Tamil Nadu terror alert: Police

In Kerala, security has been strengthened around airports, railway stations, bus stands, places of worship and other public places in state.

25 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Security was tightened in Tamil Nadu on Friday following reports that six members of the terror outfit LeT had infiltrated the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities. (Photo: Representational| File)

Navy on high alert in Tamil Nadu following intel inputs

Armed forces were deployed at temples, mosques and churches, which were normally targeted by terrorists as was done in Sri Lanka recently.

24 Aug 2019 6:51 PM

A 'high alert' has been issued in the adjoining Tirupati Urban Police range. The police also conducted large-scale frisking and search operations on Srikalahasti-Tirupati roadway in the wee hours of Friday. (Photo: ANI)

After reports of terror intrusion in TN, police in Chittoor put on high alert

Security has been beefed up by the police at various famous pilgrim centres like Tirumala, Srikalahasti, and Kanipakam.

24 Aug 2019 6:26 PM

Tamil Nadu police launched a combing operation following the alert which included raids at several locations. (Representational Image)

TN put on high alert after intel warns of 6 LeT members entering state

The security has been beefed up in all the major cities of Tamil Nadu and in public places including railway stations, malls and bus stands.

23 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

According to marine experts, the blue glow in water is known as bioluminescence. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennai beach sparkling with blue glow leaves netizens with breathtaking visuals

Blue waves were seen at the Thiruvanmiyur, Injambakkam, Besant Nagar's Eliot's Beach and Palavakkam beaches.

20 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

Fatima, the 65-year-old petitioner, submitted that though over a year had passed, no steps have been taken to restore the area and remediate the damage caused to the environment. (Photo: File)

Retd prof moves Madras HC seeking directive to demolish Vedanta's Sterlite plant

The Tamil Nadu government closed down the copper smelter unit on May 28, 2018 over pollution concerns.

20 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu govt to raise Aavin milk price by Rs 6 per litre from tomorrow

'The increase in the price was following a request from milk producers,' state government said in a statement.

18 Aug 2019 4:16 PM

On July 31, Directorate of School Education had issued a circular which directed senior officials from various districts to identify schools where students were being made to wear wrist bands to segregate them on the basis of caste. (Representational Image)

'Coloured-wrist bands to continue, no action would be taken': TN Education Minister

The wristbands, which come in shades of red, yellow, green and saffron indicate whether student belongs to 'lower class' or 'upper class'.

16 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Thursday announced trifurcating the large Vellore district into three and asserted his government's commitment to the two-language formula. (Photo: File)

TN CM announces trifurcation of Vellore district; govt commits for 2-language formula

Quoting late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, he expressed his government's commitment to the two-language formula of Tamil and English.

15 Aug 2019 12:28 PM

In a village in Madurai district, students from the Dalit community can’t enrol their children to schools. At least 65 FIRs are registered every year because of clashes between two students’ groups based on castes. (Photo: File | Representational)

TN govt gives strict warning to schools after caste based wrist bands for students spark uproar

Dept also asked district educational officers to identify such schools in TN, take ‘severe’ action against those responsible.

14 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on P Chidambaram, saying the veteran Congress leader was 'only a burden' on the earth. (Photo: File)

'Only a burden on earth,' TN CM Palaniswami lashes out at Chidambaram

TN CM said despite being Central Minister for long, Chidambaram had not resolve issues concerning state including Cauvery river dispute.

13 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

Her first instinct was to pick up a pair of slippers and throw them on the intruders. She later threw chairs and a stool. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Brave elderly couple fight armed burglars with chairs, slippers in Tamil Nadu

Investigators said the couple lived alone and the incident took place around 9 pm on Sunday.

13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

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