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Modi-Xi meet: Tamil song at cultural event invokes peace

The meeting is a follow up to the inaugural summit which was held in Wuhan from April 27 to 28 last year.

11 Oct 2019 8:33 PM

The Chennai informal summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders 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 Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | @nardendramodi)

India rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping, will hold talks to expand overall ties

Xi will proceed to Mamallapuram amid tight security by road, where he will meet Prime Minister Modi.

11 Oct 2019 3:48 PM

While the two leaders on Friday are scheduled to undertake guided tours of UNESCO sites in the historic coastal city, the talks between Modi and Xi are scheduled for Saturday. (Photo: File | ANI)

Modi, Xi to have total engagement of 6 hours during 2-day summit in TN

The delegation-level talks will take place following the one-on-one engagement.

11 Oct 2019 3:20 PM

After Xi-Khan meeting, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India's consistent and clear position has been that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and China is well aware of New Delhi's position. (Photo: File)

India, China pose no threat to each other, says Chinese Envoy ahead of Modi-Xi summit

Xi will arrive in Chennai on Friday on a nearly 24-hour visit to hold talks with Modi in an informal setting.

11 Oct 2019 9:26 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Thiruvidanthai village near Kovalam town, where he was received by Tamil Nadu Minister K Pandiarajan. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Xi arrives in Tamil Nadu, to meet PM Modi soon in Mamallapuram

Earlier in 2014, Modi had welcomed the Chinese President at Ahmedabad.

11 Oct 2019 9:19 AM

Reflecting the high levels of security requirement for the two top leaders, dozens of temporary police outposts have been set up in and around the town which will be under the watch of 800 CCTV cameras. (Photo: File)

Mamallapuram turns into fortress ahead of PM Modi, Xi Jinping meet in Chennai

Modi and Xi Jinping will hold talks on Oct 11-12 to deepen ties, including in the field of counter-terrorism in the second informal summit.

10 Oct 2019 1:23 PM

With Xi's photo in the backdrop, children stood in a pattern to say "welcome" in Chinese, "hearty welcome" was also written in yellow close to the formation of the pupils who were dressed in red t-shirts. (Photo: ANI)

Masks, banana leaves and more: Around 2000 students welcome Chinese Prez in unique way

Security has been heightened at the airport and flags of India and China have been put up around the area.

10 Oct 2019 12:45 PM

Fishing boats stay off sea at Mahabalipuram coast on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Security checks: Fishermen avoid venturing into sea

The officials have ordered fishermen to carry Aadhaar cards with them as they venture into the sea for fishing.

10 Oct 2019 6:48 AM

Tamil people are not opposed to Hindi and students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi, said Shiv Sena's state unit chief Radhakrishnan on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Tamils are not opposed to Hindi: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena organised demonstration where apart from clearing their stand on issue of Hindi, they made some other demands as well.

06 Oct 2019 2:02 PM

Ponnaiyan, who is a senior leader and founding member of the party, in a TV interview, said that Jeyagopal did not have any intention to hurt Subhashri and that he simply wanted to announce his son's wedding. (Photo: File)

'File case against wind': AIADMK leader on 23-year-old Chennai techie's death

The banner was placed on AIADMK leader C Jeyagopal's instructions for his son's wedding.

06 Oct 2019 1:49 PM

Earlier, Haasan said this month that any imposition of Hindi would lead to a battle that will be "exponentially bigger" than the ''jallikattu'' protest. (Photo: File)

Hindi is a ‘little child in diapers’ in family of languages: Kamal Haasan

In Chennai, Kamal Haasan said: 'Compared to Tamil, Sanskrit and Telugu, Hindi is still a young language.'

04 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

He also reminded PM Modi about the death of 23-year-old techie Subashree, who was knocked down by an illegal hoarding put up by an AIADMK functionary and hit by a water tanker. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan appeals to PM Modi to end 'haphazard banner culture'

Appeal comes a day after TN govt moved Madras HC seeking permission to put up banners citing Modi and Jinping meet.

03 Oct 2019 9:51 AM

A CCTV footage of the two masked burglars.

Burglars carry out major heist in Tiruchy

Masked robbers decamp with 35kg ornaments; Jewellery owner puts loss at Rs 13 crore.

03 Oct 2019 4:20 AM

Stalin, the leader of the opposition in Assembly, said his party wholeheartedly welcomed and lauded the Prime Minister for his comments on Tamil's antiquity. (Photo: File)

DMK welcomes PM's Tamil pitch, seeks official language status

The Prime Minister's remarks were a joy not only for Tamils in the State but across the world, Stalin noted.

02 Oct 2019 9:45 AM

Earlier Monday, Modi had sought ideas for the speech he will deliver at the convocation ceremony. (Photo: File)

My govt will take India to greatness, PM Modi at IIT Madras convocation

He will participate in the prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon

30 Sep 2019 8:50 AM

Stalin, the Leader of opposition in the Assembly, alleged “corruption in the Rs 350 crore tender for buying communication equipment including camera, CCTV, and digital mobile radio for the Tamil Nadu police” and demanded a fair probe by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing. (Photo: File | PTI)

Chennai: Stalin claims graft in gadgets tender, CM refutes allegation

In Salem, CM Palaniswami rejected the allegation as 'a lie'.

29 Sep 2019 9:05 PM

While Kamal Haasan has launched his political party and contested Lok Sabha polls, Rajinikanth is yet to take the step and launch his party. In December 2017, Rajinikanth said he will make his debut in the State Assembly elections scheduled for 2021 and contest in all the 234 constituencies. (Photo: PTI)

After Chiranjeevi's advice, ex-Cong leader announces Rajinikanth's party launch date

Suspended TN Cong member, Chidambaram's loyalist, Karate Thiagarajan claimed that Rajinikanth will launch his party in 6 months.

27 Sep 2019 3:53 PM

On July 5, the court had granted 30 days parole to Nalini Sriharan, who is serving a life sentence in the case. (Photo: File)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict moves Madras HC, seeks 30-day leave

Seven people were sentenced to life imprisonment for killing and conspiring to murder Gandhi in May 1991.

26 Sep 2019 3:21 PM

The press release further stated that all the donations and funds received during the period of the Lok Sabha elections have been reflected in the statement of election accounts which is submitted to the Election Commission of India. (Photo: File)

CPI(M) refutes reports of DMK's funding to left parties, terms it 'concocted'

‘This is nothing but disinformation designed to discredit the Party,’ the press release said.

26 Sep 2019 2:42 PM

'It is condemnable to attempt imposition of Sanskrit by making philosophy compulsory in the syllabus of Anna University's CEG campus,' Stalin said in a tweet. (Photo: File)

DMK, Left slam move to 'impose' sanskrit in Anna University; varsity clarifies

The varsity, for its part, said no course was compulsory and denied any attempt to "impose" Sanskrit.

26 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

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