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AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala flashes victory sign as she comes out to address media at Poes garden in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Sorry. Declined': SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against Sasikala

Petitioner sought stay on Sasikala's swearing-in contending that if she was convicted and forced to resign, there could...

10 Feb 2017 12:25 PM IST

To set the ball rolling, Sasikala spoke in English for a couple of minutes according to insiders. (Photo: PTI)

Will take correct decision': Tamil Nadu Governor likely to favour...

It is said that Sasikala's spokesman put up a pretty convincing case against O Panneerselvam.

10 Feb 2017 10:39 AM IST

Dhanush was recently in the news for protesting against the ban on Jallikattu.

Couple claims 'son' Dhanush produced fake birth certificate in court

R Kathiresan and Meenakshi have accused him of producing a fake birth certificate before the Madras High Court.

10 Feb 2017 9:43 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, flamke by supporters, addresses a press conference at his residence in Chennai on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

O Panneerselvam pleads for floor test opportunity

O. Panneerselvam on Thursday asked Governor CH Vidyasagar Rao to order a floor test to prove his majority.

10 Feb 2017 7:31 AM IST

AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala

Sasikala tells Governor CH Vidyasagar Rao that she has clear majority

She commands the support of majority of MLAs and demanded that she be in sworn-in as Chief Minister immediately.

10 Feb 2017 7:28 AM IST

Justice S. Rajeswaran begins his probe at Nadukuppam on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: Judicial probe begins into jallikattu violence

The Tamil Nadu government had named Justice Rajeswaran to probe into the causes and circumstances.

10 Feb 2017 7:05 AM IST

Agitations and demonstrations are banned in Marina Beach through the powers derived by the City Police Commissioner from section 41(2) of the Madras City Police Act.

Marina beach to remain out of bounds for protests

The City police warn of stringent action against any proposed stir in Marina beach.

10 Feb 2017 7:01 AM IST

In an appalling tragedy, a 42-year-old laborer working in a hotel was set on fire on Wednesday. (Representational image)

Coimbatore: Parotta master' set on fire over money dispute

Kannan suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment where he died on Thursday.

10 Feb 2017 6:58 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (Tancet) 2017, the entrance test for postgraduate engineering courses will be conducted on March 25 and 26.

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test to be held on March 25, 26

Anna University announced that candidates seeking admissions to MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch and M.Plan can register...

10 Feb 2017 6:52 AM IST

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Chennai (North) has directed a leading real estate giant to register undivided share of land to a couple who failed to get a flat even after paying entire amount to the firm. (Representational image)

Chennai: Realty giant told to compensate buyer

The forum directed the company to pay a compensation of Rs 55,000 to them for causing mental agony.

10 Feb 2017 6:46 AM IST

Sivagami receives certificate.

8 Chennai corporation school kids win a trip to Germany

They won an opportunity to visit Germany for an educational tour in July.

10 Feb 2017 6:40 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu Government is not only against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Neet), but is also opposed to the National Exit Test (Next), which it made a part of its memorandum to the Prime Minister. Stating that it is not needed in the state.

Tamil Nadu govt against Next, wants MCI assessment revamp for doctors

One test cannot determine the standard of education over a period of five years.

10 Feb 2017 6:36 AM IST