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BJP has claimed that only the BJP is capable of playing the role of a constructive Opposition party in the state.

Tamil Nadu by-polls: BJP edges out DMDK, comes 3rd

BJP pushed its estranged ally, 'Captain' Vijayakanth's DMDK, who gave a raw deal to it during the Assembly elections, to...

23 Nov 2016 6:20 AM IST

Captain Vijayakanth

DMDK suffers setback by ending fourth in poll race

Vijayakanth's party failed miserable loss would lead to next round of exit of second rung leaders from the party.

23 Nov 2016 6:16 AM IST

AIADMK leaders celebrating partys victory in Chennai. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu by-polls: DMK fails to break jinx, but brings down margin

The DMK lost Aravakurichi by a margin of 23,661 votes, while the difference in Thanjavur is 26,874.

23 Nov 2016 6:13 AM IST

The new law to prohibit benami transactions, which also provides for up to 7 years imprisonment and fine for those indulging in such activities, will come into effect from November 1. (Representational image)

Consumer forum asks packer co to pay Rs 1.5 lakh compensation to...

Despite repeated requests the company did not settle the claim as per the insurance coverage.

23 Nov 2016 6:10 AM IST

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

Chennai couple held for Rs 6 crore EDF scam

The couple, brought to the City on Monday, was remanded to judicial custody.

23 Nov 2016 6:07 AM IST

The Chennai police on Sunday disclosed that they are providing utmost security cover for Pakistan womens cricket team.

Ashram on Ganga bank was on cards for Madhan

He had identified the property and had purchased a farmhouse, which was being converted into an ashram at a cost of Rs...

23 Nov 2016 6:06 AM IST

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu ruling party sweeps bypolls winning 3 seats

The three seats won pushes up the party's strength in the Tamil Nadu Assembly to 136 of 235.

23 Nov 2016 5:39 AM IST

AIADMK senior leaders P Valarmathi and Gokula Indira celebrating their partys victory in Assembly bypolls in front of Apollo Hospital where Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is undergoing treatment, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Bypolls: AIADMK wrests Aravakkurchi, retains 2 others in Assembly...

AIADMK retained Thanjavur and Thiruparankundram by margins ranging from more than 20,000 votes to 42,000.

22 Nov 2016 6:51 PM IST

He had also played the role of Narada Muni, in the cult Telugu movie Bhakta Prahlada.

Veteran Carnatic musician M Balamuralikrishna passes away at 86

He was conferred the Padmavibhushan, the second highest civilian honour, in 1991.

22 Nov 2016 6:00 PM IST

SIPCOT had allotted 31.54 acres of land to both the MNCs in 2004 at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tirunelveli district.

Coca Cola, Pepsi restrained from sourcing Thamirabarani water

Petitioner also explained that 12.5 cr litres of water has been sourced from the river to meet drinking water...

22 Nov 2016 7:06 AM IST

Madras High Court

Single window system sought for BE campus placements

The MNCs are, however, following discriminatory practices by recruiting students only from around 40 colleges.

22 Nov 2016 7:02 AM IST

Meanwhile, motorists and local residents are demanding that the flyovers be inaugurated at the earliest.

Infrastructure projects to ease Chennai traffic

Long awaited flyover works may be completed by this month end.

22 Nov 2016 6:59 AM IST