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Chennai woman attacked with acid

The enraged auto driver, according to Kalakkad police, threw acid that he had in his auto on the victim and escaped.

8 Nov 2016 6:08 AM IST

Madras High Court

Thumb impression valid: Madras High Court dismisses PIL on poll...

The bench had said the petitioner was aggrieved by the alleged non-examination of his representation dated October 29,...

8 Nov 2016 6:05 AM IST

Three foetuses were seen floating on Monday in a drainage channel in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Tamil Nadu: 3 foetuses found in drainage channel in Tiruchirappalli

Health department workers retrieved the foetuses and are holding investigations in hospitals in and around the locality,...

7 Nov 2016 4:25 PM IST

Candidates writing the TNPSC group IV exam in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Over 12 lakh students appear for TNPSC group IV exam

Of 15 lakh eligible candidates, more than 80 per cent of them appeared for the exam.

7 Nov 2016 7:07 AM IST

The Noyyal river goes dry at Perur in Kovai. (Photo: DC)

Noyyal river goes dry at Perur, devotees worried

Every day, large numbers of people congregate in Perur to observe the last rites of their dear ones on the riverbanks.

7 Nov 2016 7:02 AM IST

Burning of waste at Moovarasampet lake continues, despite an order from National Green Tribunal opposing the act. (Photo: DC)

Dumping continues at Moovarasmpet lake

A board placed on the lake's bund to stop the dumping has been uprooted; leading to contempt of court.'

7 Nov 2016 7:00 AM IST

The group speaking to villagers after a day of paddling. (Photo: DC)

Chennai man blends passion with sport for green cause

The group aims to reach Gangasagar 2525 km from their starting point in three months.

7 Nov 2016 6:53 AM IST

Party volunteers perform a special Puja for the speedy recovery of chief minister J. Jayalalithaa at Apollo Hospital on Sunday. DC Former BJP MP, Tarun Vijay on Sunday visits Apollo Hospital to enquire about Chief minister J Jayalalithaas health. (Photo: DC)

AIADMK cadre succumbs to burns

He was admitted to the Medical College hospital in a serious condition.

7 Nov 2016 6:43 AM IST

DMK President M Karunanidhi. (Photo: PTI)

BJP hits out at M Karunanidhi for double standards'

On Emergency and jibed if he has forgotten about the Emergency imposed by the Congress when his party aligned with it.

7 Nov 2016 6:40 AM IST

With experiments, schemes and measures like cloud seeding not alleviating the drought situation in the district, at least 223 debt-ridden farmers have committed suicide since June 16, 2014 till October 19 this year in Anantapur district alone.

Compensate farmers for crop losses: Political parties

Leader of Opposition and DMK treasurer M. K. Stalin sought compensation of Rs 25 lakh each for the deceased farmer's...

7 Nov 2016 6:36 AM IST

Peoples Welfare Front (PWF) coordinator and MDMK founder Vaiko (Photo: PTI)

VCK, Left may support DMDK in November 19 election

If support is sought, we will offer it, says Thiruma.

7 Nov 2016 6:34 AM IST

Handles made of gold found attached to the cutting pliers. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Eight arrested with golden cutting pliers

5.9 kgs gold seized in state-wide raids.

7 Nov 2016 6:31 AM IST