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A deserted intersection in Chennai as a total civil curfew was clamped on the capital of Tamil Nadu and several other cities. (PTI)

Heartbreak in under-siege Salem: Mother collapses begging for son's release

Tamil Nadu's cities are a total contrast with rural districts

27 Apr 2020 11:18 AM

On Monday, Mr Palaniswami hit out at Rajinikanth for his comment that there was a leadership vacuum in Tamil Nadu, saying he was just an actor and not a political leader. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth will meet Sivaji Ganesan's fate in politics: TN CM

While no political leader claimed a vacuum, the remark came only from the actor, he had said.

13 Nov 2019 8:15 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

Palaniswami's statement comes amidst renewed calls, both from the opposition and Tamil groups, for the release of the seven convicts. (Photo: File)

TN govt committed to release of Rajiv case convicts: CM Palaniswami

Palaniswami expressed hope that the state Governor will act on the cabinet recommendation for setting them free.

20 May 2019 2:51 PM

Rahul Gandhi on Friday addressed poll rallies in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: File)

NYAY will benefit poor without harming economy: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also slammed the Modi led-BJP government for indulging in hate politics against the people of Tamil Nadu.

12 Apr 2019 12:49 PM

Taking strong exception to Palaniswami's statement, Siva said the DMK workers were unable to stomach them. (Photo: File)

Palaniswami's remarks on Karunanidhi do not behove a CM: DMK

Senior DMK leader said,'Stalin has risen to be the party chief by his hard work and that the party has accepted him'.

09 Apr 2019 5:33 PM

M K Stalin picks expressway project to target TN CM in his home town

Stalin said about 8,000 acres of farm land will be hit if the project was implemented.

22 Mar 2019 7:01 PM

Palaniswami, also the joint co-ordinator of ruling AIADMK, took a dig at the DMK-led opposition, saying it was seeking votes in the absence of a Prime Ministerial candidate whereas the NDA was projecting Modi. (Image: File)

TN CM pitches for second term to Modi, says he alone capable of protecting country

Taking a swipe at the DMK-led alliance, Palaniswami said its PM candidate was yet undecided.

22 Mar 2019 2:42 PM

K Palaniswami, besides being co-coordinator of AIADMK, is also headquarters secretary and Salem rural district secretary. (Photo: Asian Age)

Expressway plan not opposed by 89 per cent people, says TN CM K Palaniswami

Highway project was opposed by a minor sections of farmers and the public as well, the Tamil Nadu CM said.

15 Dec 2018 3:27 PM

A view of the damage caused by cyclone 'Gaja', after it hit Velankanni, in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, Friday, November 16, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Death toll in Cyclone Gaja rises to 45, relief ops on war footing underway

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami said relief operations were going on a war footing and that extent of damage was still being evaluated.

18 Nov 2018 5:46 PM

The victim was studying at a nearby government school and was the last of three siblings. Her parents are said to be labourers. (Representational Image)

13-yr-old Dalit girl beheaded in TN’s Salem by neighbour for rejecting advances

Police said Dinesh Kumar beheaded the girl using a sickle.

31 Oct 2018 7:24 PM

The AIADMK has 37 MPs in Lok Sabha, making it the third-largest party after the ruling BJP and opposition Congress. (Photo: File | PTI)

AIADMK might not back no-trust motion against Modi govt: Palanisamy

Palanisamy said no party had backed TN when AIADMK had stalled LS seeking constitution of Cauvery Management Board.

19 Jul 2018 2:41 PM

Akhila had married a Muslim man called Shafin, embraced Islam and changed her name to Hadiya. (Photo: File)

Kerala love jihad: Mother drugged food, cops ignored claim, says Hadia

In an affidavit filed in the SC on Tuesday, Hadiya sought permission to remain as Shafin Jahan's wife.

22 Feb 2018 1:40 PM

In a recent verdict on the Kerala 'love jihad' case in January this year, the Supreme Court declared that an adult woman has the right to live freely and choose a life of her choice. (Photo:File)

Kerala ‘love jihad’: Want to remain Muslim, wife of Jahan, Hadiya tells SC

Hadiya's marriage was annulled by Kerala HC after she converted to Islam and married Jahan.

20 Feb 2018 5:52 PM

A bull suddenly came out of the arena, ran into an area where spectators were seated and attacked a 25-year-old man, resulting in serious injuries to his stomach. (Photo: File)

1 killed, 4 injured at Jallikattu event conducted without permission

The bull taming event was held at Nakiampatti near Athur in Salem district with over 100 bull-tamers taking part.

31 Jan 2018 8:57 PM

A day after Hadiya arrived at Salem in Tamil Nadu to continue studies at Sivaraj Homeopathy medical college as directed by the Supreme Court, she spoke to her husband using the phone of the College Dean. (Photo: File)

Hadiya talked to husband from my phone, says college dean

College dean also said that there is no restriction imposed on Hadiya to talk or to meet anybody.

30 Nov 2017 10:40 AM

Akhila Ashokan aka Hadiya (Photo: Asian Age)

Hadiya accuses Supreme Court of denying her basic rights

The court had ordered that the college records her name in the registry as Akhila and not as Hadiya.

30 Nov 2017 5:01 AM

Hadiya also expressed disappointment over not having the freedom to meet her husband, Shafin Jahan. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

I asked for freedom, not free yet: Hadiya after rejoining TN college

'I am demanding basic rights that every Indian citizen has. It has nothing to do with politics or caste,' she says.

29 Nov 2017 11:40 AM

Sedition case on TTV Dhinakaran over pamphlet slamming PM

Dhinakaran supporters had distributed pamphlets accusing the Centre and the Tamil Nadu govt for the death of medical aspirant S. Anitha.

03 Oct 2017 2:48 AM

TN: 2 drivers, conductor gangrape teenage girl in bus, arrested

The incident came to light after some locals in the village heard the cries of the girl and alerted the police.

07 Jun 2017 8:11 AM

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