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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

The Chinese leader had arrived here for his second informal meet with Modi on October 11 and 12. (Photo: File)

PM lauds Tamil Nadu Govt for 'excellent arrangements' for Sino-India

China's Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, has also written to Palaniswami thanking him for the arrangements.

25 Oct 2019 2:20 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

AIADMK workers celebrating at party headquarters in Chennai. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Celebrations at AIADMK office as candidates lead in by-poll results

The party leaders and workers also poured flowers and paid tributes over the statues of party stalwarts Jayalalithaa and MG Ramachandran.

24 Oct 2019 1:32 PM

An official in the RTO office allegedly told her to go home and come back properly dressed. (Representational Image)

RTO official denies driving test to woman for wearing jeans in Chennai

The woman, wearing a pair of jeans and sleeveless top, had gone to the RTO office in KK Nagar to take the driving test.

23 Oct 2019 1:18 PM

The cow is currently undergoing treatment. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Doctors remove 52kg plastic from cow's stomach

On October 2 central government has announced the ban of single-use plastic.

21 Oct 2019 8:24 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releasing a Tamil version of his poem on Mamallapuram’s beauty has won appreciation from Tamil film personalities. (Photo: File)

'Tamil language is beautiful, people are exceptional': PM Modi

Responding, the Prime Minister said on his twitter handle, 'Glad to be expressing myself in the world's oldest language.'

21 Oct 2019 11:06 AM

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswamy. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami receives honorary doctorate

CM Palaniswami said that the education and more importantly life skills makes students perfect.

20 Oct 2019 8:30 PM

Preliminary investigation revealed the robbers had broke open into the shop, removed the jewels the woman was wearing and set the body afire. (Photo: File | Representational)

Tamil Nadu: Woman attacked, robbed, burned to death in provision shop

The robbers had strewn chilli powder near the body to throw sniffer dogs, if pressed into service.

19 Oct 2019 5:14 PM

The undisclosed income covers unaccounted cash receipts of about Rs 409 crore. (Photo: Facebook)

I-T raids find Rs 500 crore unaccounted money from Kalki Bhagwan’s ashrams

The searches, which are still in progress, has covered premises in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore.

19 Oct 2019 10:40 AM

The students were accused of attempting to intimidate the witnesses in a case pertaining to the murder of a brick kiln owner in Tiruvallur last year. (Representational Image)

27 Chennai students arrested for intimidating witnesses during murder trial in court

The arrested students have been remanded to Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai on judicial custody for 15 days.

17 Oct 2019 12:42 PM

Rameswaram receives heavy rainfall after northeast monsoon hits Tamil Nadu

A warning for fishermen has also been issued by the state's Fisheries Department for Thursday due to high wind speed.

16 Oct 2019 10:53 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

The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening. (Photo: File)

China President Xi Jinping wraps up Chennai visit, leaves for Nepal

'This will be a memorable experience for me and for us,' Xi Jinping said.

12 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

Both Xi and Modi said the two countries need to look to the future. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

India, China agree to set up new mechanism for trade, investment

The two leaders agreed that both countries should work together to deal with the challenge of terrorism.

12 Oct 2019 2:41 PM

Prime Minister Modi had earlier too spoken in favour of the exercise which not only keeps the body healthy but helps the environment. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Modi goes plogging in TN to spread message of cleanliness

Earlier on Saturday, the Prime Minister also released several pictures of him on a morning walk at the beach.

12 Oct 2019 10:40 AM

Prime Minister Modi will also host a lunch for President Xi, following which the Chinese leader will proceed to Chennai airport where he will depart for a two-day state visit to Nepal. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

PM Modi, Xi Jinping to hold delegation-level talks on day 2 in Tamil Nadu

The two leaders will meet at the Tanjo Hall in Taj Fisherman's Cove for the second round of their informal talks.

12 Oct 2019 9:57 AM

The Chinese leader wore a full sleeve white shirt and black trousers. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi dons TN's 'veshti' as he welcomes Xi, wins praise from regional parties

Modi, who reached Mamallapuram ahead of Xi by a chopper, received the Chinese leader at Arjuna's penance monument.

12 Oct 2019 9:39 AM

In a tweet following the dinner, Modi said he was delighted to spend time with Xi. (Photo: Twitter)

Modi-Xi meet reflects positive atmospherics; signals recalibration of ties

This is the second edition of the informal summit between Modi and Xi.

12 Oct 2019 9:17 AM

Taking forward the Wuhan Spirit, the Mahabalipuram meet will provide an opportunity to the Chinese President and PM Modi to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Modi, Xi enjoy Carnatic music, Kathakali at sea-facing Shore Temple

The city is famed for its temples and architecture which date back to the Pallava Dynasty.

11 Oct 2019 8:58 PM

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