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Senior Congress leader and Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy (Photo: PTI/File)

Let me work as per Constitution: V Narayanasamy

Narayanasamy admitted that there were differences between the home ministry and the Puducherry government.

11 Jan 2017 6:13 AM IST

The speedy judgement in the honour killing case was hailed by Dalit outfits.

Tirunelveli: Couple get death for honour' killing

It is believed that this is the first case of death penalty awarded for honour' killing.

11 Jan 2017 6:10 AM IST

MK Stalin defends freebies culture in Tamil Nadu

Stalin on Tuesday said social welfare schemes are the hallmark of the Dravidian parties which brought economic growth...

11 Jan 2017 6:07 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu promises Krishna water for Tamil...

We will give whatever (quantum of water) that is possible, Mr Naidu said.

11 Jan 2017 6:04 AM IST

Representative picture of women offering pongala.

Pongal back on holiday list in Tamil Nadu

A move that doused a major controversy brewing after reports emerged a day earlier that the festival was placed under...

11 Jan 2017 6:02 AM IST

The war on drought announced with a lot fanfare by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has failed to yield the desired results. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Drought-affected Tamil Nadu gets relief package

17 farmers committed suicide in 2 months.

11 Jan 2017 5:59 AM IST

Late AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

From South India to Trump's election: The happy marriage of stardom...

We can use the phrase mediatisation of politics to describe the larger phenomenon of celebrities taking political...

10 Jan 2017 6:50 PM IST

Will take a stand on Jallikattu once matter is decided by SC: Centre

Anil Dave wondered why cognizance is not being taken when the sport is a animal friendly and non violent.

10 Jan 2017 6:37 PM IST

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Centre declares Pongal as compulsory holiday in Tamil Nadu

This development comes a day after Centre changed the status of Pongal holidays from compulsory to restricted.

10 Jan 2017 6:04 PM IST

Tamil Nadu unit BJP President Tamilisai Sounderrajan. (Photo: PTI)

Pongal holiday: Efforts to paint central govt as 'anti-Tamil', says...

The Centre's notification reportedly converted compulsory holiday for the harvest festival of Pongal into a restricted...

10 Jan 2017 5:16 PM IST

The chief ministers statement comes in the wake of opposition claims that over 100 farmers have died in the state due to shock or committed suicide due to distress over crop failure. (Photo: Representational Image)

17 farmers committed suicide in TN in 2 months: CM Panneerselvam

Though they have committed suicide due to various reasons, a sum of Rs 3 lakh each will be provided to their families,...

10 Jan 2017 4:22 PM IST

Finance minister O. Panneerselvam at AIADMK party office to oversee election work in Chennai on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

CM to declare Tamil Nadu drought-hit; waives land tax for farmers

The chief minister announced measures worth Rs 160 cr and Rs 350 cr to mitigate water crisis in the state.

10 Jan 2017 3:15 PM IST