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He escaped by jumping off a running train with his handcuffs on near Itarsi railway station, police said today. (Photo:

Quack couple run hospital in Chennai, held

The hospital even has a dedicated website which claims that they have received three awards.

25 Oct 2017 1:37 AM IST

The injured boy, Karthikeyan*.

Chennai: Plus-2 boy detained for attacking junior

The injured boy, Karthikeyan* (16) suffered injuries on his head and shoulder and is undergoing treatment at a hospital,...

25 Oct 2017 1:35 AM IST

Luke united with his owners Janin Scharrenberg and Steffen Kagerah. (Photo: DC)

Luke back with his owners Janin, Steffen

Animal lover and entrepreneur Vijaya Narayanan had been in touch with the Germans ever since she saw the media reports...

25 Oct 2017 1:33 AM IST

Greater Chennai Corporation

Families in Avvai Puram evicted, relocated

The senior official from the civic body reasserted that there was no forceful eviction as the residents expressed...

25 Oct 2017 1:31 AM IST

According to the study, on an average, four plastic fibres between 0.1 and 5 mm in size are found in one litre of water. Experts say while this fact doesnt come as a surprise, this is the first study to have demonstrated the presence of microplastics in tap water. (Representational image)

30 per cent of Chennai facing water shortage

Recent rains fail to provide succour.

25 Oct 2017 1:29 AM IST

Madras High Court

No living persons' pics on banners: Madras High Court

The judge recorded this submission and ordered police to register cases against those who object to removal of such...

25 Oct 2017 1:26 AM IST

The racket came to light after Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad lodged a complaint with the city police, stating that they were not running any such campaign for kidney donors and their name was being used to trap victims. (Representational image)

Erode: Police avert forced selling of kidney to pay usurer

We stopped the transplant based on the wife's complaint that her consent had not been obtained, said SP Sivakumar.

25 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

wo women attempted self-immolation at a government function attended by Chief Minister K Palanisamy at Sivakasi. (Representational Image)

TN: 2 women attempt self-immolation at govt function, police dubs act...

According to the police, the women attempted to set themselves ablaze after the chief minister left the venue at the end...

24 Oct 2017 11:24 AM IST

Vijay in a still from

Revoke censor certificate to 'Mersal' for 'lowering moral standards':...

A petition was on Monday filed in the Madras High Court for a direction to revoke the censor certificate issued for...

24 Oct 2017 9:20 AM IST

As many as 11,555 people have been diagnosed with dengue in Tamil Nadu (till Sunday) out of which nearly 6,000 cases were reported in the last two months, according to data released by the Union health ministry.

Dengue control: Vellore collector slams Rs 1.10 lakh fine on unclean...

Following the recent rains, they turned ready receptacles for breeding of dengue-causing mosquitoes.

24 Oct 2017 6:34 AM IST

Police have so far quizzed over 100 people, including friends, relatives, and colleagues of the deceased, in connection with the crime. (Representational image)

Girl knifed on way to school near Avinashi in Tirupur district

The girl raised an alarm, even as shocked passers-by on that stretch turned panic seeing her bleeding.

24 Oct 2017 6:32 AM IST

Rebel AIADMK faction leader O Paneerselvam

DMK MLA files plea in Madras HC to disqualify Deputy CM O...

The Governor directed a floor test to prove the majority by the Chief Minister.

24 Oct 2017 6:29 AM IST