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A woman sells umbrellas to commuters along a road as it rains in Chennai. (Photo: AFP)

Chennai likely to receive light to moderate rain

Earlier on Sunday, IMD had predicted rainfall in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry during the next five days

22 Nov 2021 11:16 AM IST

In 2001, Veilpur was declared a child labour free mandal, followed by surrounding mandals. People participated and owned the movement. Representational image/AFP

Tamil Nadu govt's new policy ensures more protection for children

The policy also assures to protect children from violence, abuse and exploitation

21 Nov 2021 4:17 AM IST

The replays showed that neither did Curran edge the ball nor did Dhoni catch it cleanly, as it bounced before entering his gloves. The decision was overturned but the veteran skipper looked very unhappy and was seen arguing with Shamshuddin for going for a referral after giving his decision. (Photo | PTI)

Hope to play my last T20 match in Chennai: Dhoni

He also said the IPL next year will be played in India

20 Nov 2021 9:23 PM IST

A man struggles to hold an umbrella at Marina beach during a heavy rain shower in Chennai. (AFP)

NE monsoon: Tamil Nadu received 68% excess rainfall this year

Three people and over 300 heads of cattle were killed in the last 24 hours, as per government records

20 Nov 2021 4:51 PM IST

Even though Tamil Nadu fared better on many of the indices compared to the national average, some issues are preventable and need the attention of the state government. (PTI Photo)

TN releases child policy with focus on their overall well-being

The Tamil Nadu State Child Policy 2021 was released by Chief Minister M K Stalin at the Secretariat here, an official...

20 Nov 2021 3:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (PTI file image)

Centre should slash taxes on petrol, diesel: Finance Minister Thiaga...

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan clearly demonstrated that it was excise duty charged by the Union Government that led to the...

20 Nov 2021 12:13 AM IST

A man works in a paddy field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, Friday, Nov. 19. (AP Photo)

Rice exports to set new record this year

Rice exports rose an impressive 10.5 per cent between April and October over the record exports in FY21

19 Nov 2021 11:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. (PTI Photo)

Parliament must formally repeal farm laws on 1st day of winter...

When these laws were introduced, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) opposed them from the outset

19 Nov 2021 4:32 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. (PTI Photo)

TN CM Stalin welcomes PM Modi's announcement on repealing farm laws

I congratulate all the farmers & bow down to their determination for having achieved this through Gandhian means, Stalin...

19 Nov 2021 12:22 PM IST

The gift bag comprises of 20 items including raw rice, jaggery, cashew, raisins, cardamom, moong dal and ghee for preparing the sweet pongal. (Representational Image: DC)

AIADMK urges TN govt to continue Pongal cash bonanza for ration card...

On Wednesday, the State government announced the Pongal gift hampers for 2.15 crore ration rice card holders at an...

18 Nov 2021 4:00 PM IST

Commuters wade through a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

Rain updates: Extreme rainfall predicted for coastal AP, red alert in...

Intense rainfall has begun over coastal Tamil Nadu since early hours of today

18 Nov 2021 12:11 PM IST

IMD director S Stella said that due to convergence of winds, rainfall will occur over coastal AP till November 7. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over north coastal Andhra Pradesh. Representational image/DC

Low pressure area to reach AP-TN coast on Nov 18, rainfall expected

Rainfall is expected till November 21 in various parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikkal

17 Nov 2021 6:25 PM IST