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Opposition Presidential candidate Meira Kumar called on ailing DMK president M. Karunanidhi at his Gopalapuram residence on Saturday to seek the support of his party (Photo: DC)

Meira Kumar seeks conscience vote in Presidential poll

Unity of oppn firmly based on ideology: Former LS Speaker.

2 July 2017 6:08 AM IST

MDMK leader Vaiko had declared that he would lead a protest against the scheme in Neduvasal on February 28.

Politicos in Tamil Nadu slam police assault on ONGC protesters

They also demanded the release of nine protesters who were arrested by the police, besides withdrawing the cases against...

2 July 2017 6:05 AM IST

A CCTV video grab shows the bike-borne duo snatching a womans chain on Friday.

Chennai: Duo snatching chain caught on camera

The victim, Sumitra, is a resident of JJ Nagar and runs a mobile phone accessories store there, police sources said.

2 July 2017 1:52 AM IST

Around 300 Chennaiites gather at Valluvar Kottam on Saturday to protest against the increasing cases of mob violence and lynching in the country. (Photo: DC)

Chennaiites voice anger on lynching

The organisers said that silence on the issue will usher an authoritarian rule with its embedded patriarchy.

2 July 2017 1:44 AM IST

With just four days left for the rollout of GST, the government has deferred implementation of TDS and TCS provisions as well as exempted from registration small businesses selling on ecommerce platform. E-commerce firms will not be required to collect 1 per cent TCS (Tax Collection at Source) while making payment to suppliers under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which will be rolled out from July 1.

Prices will come down, says TN minister

The new tax regime will see a 14 percent increase in revenue from the base year 2015-16 besides bringing down the...

2 July 2017 1:42 AM IST

Despite GST that left all shopping hubs deserted, Ranganathan Street at T. Nagar remains a crowd-puller as goods are still priced low due to non-issue of bills (Photo: DC)

Post-GST: Weekend shoppers tighten purse strings

Chennaiites avoid malls, hotels fearing fat GST bills.

2 July 2017 1:37 AM IST

Chennai: Japanese hacked, robbed of iPhone

The victim was on a walk inside the Sipcot estate when the incident happened.

2 July 2017 1:31 AM IST

Tamil Nadu finance minister D. Jayakumar

GST will bring down prices, bolster revenue to state: TN Finance...

There is likely to be a 14 per cent increase in revenue over the sum generated during 2015-16 fiscal due to GST.

2 July 2017 1:29 AM IST

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami shakes hands with the NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind who was in the city on Saturday to seek the support of the ruling AIADMK and other parties for his candidature. Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan also seen. (Photo: DC)

Ram Nath Kovind seeks votes in TN; CM, Panneerselvam pledge support

The NDA Presidential nominee met Mr Panneerselvam and his supporters and canvassed for votes.

2 July 2017 1:27 AM IST

GST: TN film fraternity urges Centre to put regional cinema in the...

President of Tamil Nadu's Film Producers Council, Vishal said that it is going to affect cinema, adversely.

1 July 2017 7:36 PM IST

Tamil PG literature student gives free

Tamil PG literature student gives free auto ride to pregnant women,...

The 25-year-old boy completed his under graduation and post graduation with the help of a government scholarship.

1 July 2017 2:24 PM IST

Rajendran, holding additional charge as DGP (law and order) was due to retire on June 30 and the Government Order appointing him to the top post came late on Friday night. (Photo: File)

DGP Rajendran, 'named' in gutkha scam, is head of Tamil Nadu police

A 1984 batch officer and a native of Tiruvannamalai, he formally assumed charge as DGP Tamil Nadu at 11.30 PM on Friday...

1 July 2017 1:42 PM IST