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Rahul Gandhi also questioned whether the prime minister could stand in a large audience and answer people's questions. (Photo: ANI)

Investigate Robert Vadra but probe Modi too: Rahul in Chennai

Gandhi said the Congress would pass the women's reservation bill it if it comes to power.

13 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

Rajinikanth not to contest Assembly polls in TN

Haasan, talking to reporters here separately later, said his party has been allotted the torch light symbol by the Election Commission.

11 Mar 2019 7:02 AM

Various Tamil organisations across the state took part in a human chain on Saturday seeking early release of seven individuals convicted for their involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Human chain organised in TN, seeks release of convicts

Participants across the state sought early release of the seven convicts who have been in jail for 28 years now.

09 Mar 2019 8:13 PM

AIADMK top leader and Chief Minister K Palaniswami

AIADMK downplays DMDK's MPs' jibe, denies impasse over talks

The AIADMK had stalled Parliament last year over an alleged bid by Karnataka to build a dam at Mekedatu across the Cauvery.

09 Mar 2019 8:01 PM

An inquiry commission probing late Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's death on Friday submitted in the Madras High Court. (File Photo)

Apollo hospital's plea opposed by Jayalalitha's death probe panel

The counsel said the commission was yet to prepare its final report as it had to question the politicians concerned.

09 Mar 2019 8:48 AM

The mediator panel includes Advocate Sriram Panchu (left), Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (centre), Justice FM Kalifulla (right) (Photo: File)

All 3 mediators in Ayodhya dispute are from Tamil Nadu

Justice Kalifullah, mediation expert Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri to help settle dispute.

09 Mar 2019 1:31 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest military honour. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu CM seeks Param Vir Chakra for Abhinandan

In a letter to Modi, Palaniswami said IAF pilot displayed amazing confidence during an adverse condition and should be awarded Param Vir.

08 Mar 2019 5:29 PM

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam leader and party founder Vijayakanth

DMDK maintains suspense on alliance for LS polls

The NDA constituents in the state include the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Pattali Makkal Katchi, besides some smaller outfits.

08 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

Sutheesh, brother-in-law of DMDK founder Vijayakanth, said though the party had started off its alliance talks with the BJP, the latter informed them that the coalition in Tamil Nadu will be led by the AIADMK. (Photo: File)

DMDK-AIADMK alliance decision for 2019 polls to be announced soon

to reporters here, senior DMDK leader LK Sutheesh referred to parleys he held on Wednesday with BJP state-in-charge Piyush Goyal.

07 Mar 2019 4:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is felicitated during a rally in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Modi plays regional card in TN, lashes out at Cong

“Even the DMK had been the victim of Congress hatred for regional aspirations. But for the DMK, opportunism has prevailed over values”, PM Modi said.

07 Mar 2019 1:39 AM

IndiGo airlines offloaded a passenger after he protested the tightened security and mentioned the word bomb. (File Photo)

IndiGo offloads Kerala man for saying, ‘Am I carrying a bomb in my bag?’

IndiGo Airlines confirmed the incident occurred at Chennai Airport about 1930 hours during Secondary Ladder Point Security or SLPC.

06 Mar 2019 2:36 PM

A drone was sighted flying over a Naval station here following which an investigation has been launched, police. (Representational Image)

Drone spotted over Naval station in Chennai, probe on: Police

The Naval personnel found the drone flying over the INS Adyar campus, in the heart of the city, around 9 pm on Monday, police said.

05 Mar 2019 8:45 PM

The DMK has allocated 10 seats to Congress, 10 seats to other alliance partners and kept 20 seats for itself. (Photo: File)

DMK seals alliance deals, gives 10 seats to Congress, keeps 20 for self

On Monday, CPI and DMK had signed a poll pact for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

05 Mar 2019 4:07 PM

DMK president MK Stalin last month announced to give 10 Lok Sabha seats to Congress in Tamil Nadu including Puducherry wherein all 40 seats are at stake. (Photo: ANI)

CPI, DMK declares seat-sharing agreement for Lok Sabha elections

CPI state secretary R. Mutharasan and DMK President MK Stalin have signed the seat sharing agreement on two constituencies.

04 Mar 2019 6:56 PM

Chidambaram said, 'I certainly will not allow Kashmir to secede from India, that is not allowed, that is a no go area.' (Photo: File)

Dealing with Pak complicated, war not an option: Chidambaram

Chidambaram said plebiscite in J&K had been made under very different conditions, it no longer relevant.

03 Mar 2019 2:57 PM

Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has lauded the Narendra Modi government for its Clean Ganga initiative and the National Highway programme. (Photo: File)

Chidambaram hails Modi's Clean Ganga effort, hopes for its success

Chidambaram, however, said he is 'angry' over the government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetisation moves.

03 Mar 2019 11:07 AM

While the AIADMK has concluded its poll deal with the BJP and the PMK for the Lok Sabha polls by allotting five and seven seats in the state to them respectively, talks with the DMDK and other smaller outfits are yet to be formalised. (Photo: PTI/File)

No uncertainties in tie-up with DMDK, good news soon: AIADMK

'In one or two days we will be taking a good decision and will announce happy news,' said AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam.

02 Mar 2019 6:57 PM

The EC on November 23, 2017, had allotted the 'two leaves' symbol to the group headed by Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam. (Photo: File)

Two leaves symbol case: Delhi HC rejects Dhinakarna, Sasikala plea

EC agrees in HC that 'pressure cooker' symbol will not be allotted to anyone else in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for next 15 days.

28 Feb 2019 3:37 PM

It was reported that the three fishermen from Kanniyakumari district were employed as fishing labourers in a mechanised fishing boat belonging to a Saudi Arabian national. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu seeks Centre's intervention for release of 3 fishermen detained in Iran

'I request Indian embassies in Iran and Saudi Arabia to ensure immediate release and repatriation of Indian fishermen,' said CM Palaniswami.

26 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

The seat-sharing was finalised between DMK President M K Stalin and KMDK leader E R Easwaran at the DMK headquarters here, a party release said. (Photo: File)

DMK-KDMK finalises seat-sharing agreement

The DMK on Tuesday sealed a seat-sharing agreement with KMDK for the coming Lok Sabha polls, allotting one seat to its ally.

26 Feb 2019 2:46 PM

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