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Earlier this month, a woman PhD scholar from IIT-M's metallurgy department allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room. (Representational Image)

IIT-Madras student commits suicide in his hostel room

Gopal Babu, a first year student of M Tech programme, belonged to Uttar Pradesh committed suicide in his room in Brahmaputra hostel.

29 Jan 2019 9:15 AM

MK Stalin, whose DMK sailed to power in 1967 on a massive anti-Hindi agitation in the 60s, however, said that his party was not against Hindi, but was opposed to its 'imposition.' (Photo: File)

MK Stalin hits out at BJP, says focus only on Ram temple, cow protection

Training his guns on PM Modi, MK Stalin said he was not bothered about the people of the country, economic growth and employment generation.

26 Jan 2019 12:26 PM

What steps have you taken to stop encroachments on water bodies?

Furnish steps taken on CAG report, Madras high court tells chief secretary.

26 Jan 2019 7:43 AM

IndianOil will invest Rs 7941 crore in next five years, the company informed in the sidelines of the Global Investors Meet.

Indian Oil to invest Rs 16,641 crore in Tamil Nadu in five years

The investment will create 20,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.

24 Jan 2019 11:10 AM

The manufacturing units will receive 100 per cent exemption on electricity tax on power purchased from the govt. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Tamil Nadu wants to attract USD 10 bn investment in aerospace, defence sector

The policy document was released by Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Global Investors Meet.

24 Jan 2019 10:36 AM

'We have not closed our doors for alliance. The doors are very much open. But who is to be included, who is not required, these decisions cannot be made by an individual,' Jayakumar said. (Photo: File)

Doors open for any alliance for 2019 Lok Sabha polls, says AIADMK

AIADMK leader indicated that a clearer picture would emerge as the elections approach.

22 Jan 2019 6:20 PM

Issuing an apology, Loyola college said that offensive paintings, put up as part of a cultural event, were immediately removed. (Photo: File)

Chennai’s Loyola College apologises over ‘anti-Hindu’ paintings at expo

BJP, other right-wing outfits strongly objected to paintings showing 'trishul' and 'Bharat Mata' in inappropriate manner.

22 Jan 2019 9:04 AM

Carcasse of an olive ridley turtle washed ashore the Chennai coast on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Another olive ridley tragedy

Marine conservationists deeply concerned, cause of their death still not known.

19 Jan 2019 7:44 PM

This meeting is scheduled to happen in Kolkata on January 19. (Photo: File)

DMK’s Stalin to attend Mamata’s opposition party meeting on Jan 19

The previous meeting had been called by Andhra CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to create united opposition front against BJP.

17 Jan 2019 4:53 PM

‘12 gold bars weighing 1 kg each were recovered from each passenger. In total 24 gold bars weighing 1 kg each of 24 karat purity totally weighing 24 Kgs valued at Rs 8 crores was recovered,’ Office of the Chief Commissioner of Customs said. (Representational Image)

2 Korean women held for smuggling 24 kg gold

The women came under the radar of customs officials when they were noticed walking in a suspicious manner, as if carrying heavy load.

12 Jan 2019 3:16 PM

‘This (charge) is completely contrary to facts and there is no iota of truth in it,’ said CM K Palaniswami. (Photo: File)

TN CM rejects accusatoins against him in Kodanad break-in case

This comes after Tehelka editor, Samuel Mathew released a video in Delhi in which accused linked CM to Kodanad estate break-in case.

12 Jan 2019 2:22 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, 'What Atal ji did was in direct contrast to the Congress which has never cared for regional aspirations.' (Photo: File | AP)

‘BJP always open to alliances, cherishes old friends’: PM Modi

In interaction with party booth-level workers in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi said strong NDA was 'an article of faith for us'.

10 Jan 2019 5:44 PM

New FDI norms have imposed some restrictions on e-commerce companies over selling products of those companies in which they have an equity holding.

Shoppers Stop evaluates FDI, e-commerce strategy

The FDI rule is largely against e-commerce company holding inventory and controlling management of the seller.

09 Jan 2019 11:44 AM

Saravana Bhavan, established by P Rajagopal in 1981, has its outlets in 20 countries including the US, the UK, France and Australia. (Photo: Facebook | @hsbindiaa)

Saravana Bhavan among 4 food chains raided in Chennai over 'tax evasion'

Searches are being conducted at homes, offices of directors of Saravana Bhavan, Hot Breads, Anjappar group and Grand Sweets.

03 Jan 2019 3:00 PM

Prakash Raj has been vocal about his views on the current BJP-led government at the Centre. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Ab ki baar Janatha ki Sarkar’: Actor Prakash Raj to fight 2019 polls

Prakash Raj said he will contest as independent candidate in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

01 Jan 2019 3:45 PM

After testing positive for the virus, the woman underwent treatment at the hospital for some time. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Got HIV after blood transfusion at TN govt hospital, claims another woman

Refuting allegations, the hospital said it had record and 'evidence' to show that only HIV negative blood was transfused.

28 Dec 2018 7:48 PM

The blood was negligently labelled safe by the hospital's lab technicians. (Representational Image)

TN teen donor attempts suicide after infecting pregnant woman with HIV

Four days after the pregnant woman was given received blood transfusion, it was found that the blood was HIV-infected.

28 Dec 2018 9:07 AM

A pregnant woman in Tamil Nadu contracted HIV after blood transfusion at a government hospital in Virudhunagar district's Sattur. (Representational Image)

TN teen who donated blood to pregnant woman attempts suicide knowing he has HIV

Blood donated by the teen was meant for his relative, but it was not used and stored in the hospital's blood bank.

27 Dec 2018 6:47 PM

O Raja was removed from all posts and AIADMK's primary membership by brother Panneerselvam and CM K Palanisamy, on December 19 for ‘going against the party's policies and bringing disrepute to it.’ (Photo: DC File)

O Raja re-inducted under 'forget and forgive' policy after he expressed regret

‘However, this won’t apply to V K Sasikala and TTV Dhinakaran and they would never be re-inducted’, D Jayakumar said.

26 Dec 2018 4:23 PM

The ruling party had then welcomed the action, saying the leadership would not tolerate any indiscipline, irrespective of the person's status. (Photo: File)

Sacked brother of O Panneerselvam, O Raja re-inducted into AIADMK

O Raja is being allowed to function as member after he expressed regret for his action in person and through letter.

24 Dec 2018 6:39 PM

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