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People queue up outside a polling booth as they await their turn to cast vote. (ANI)

Local body polls: Chennai votes after a hiatus of 11 years

In October 2016, the elections were scheduled but were postponed in the wake of the Madras High Court-'s direction

19 Feb 2022 10:06 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalins son Udayanidhi Stalin during an election campaign for the upcoming local body polls, in Kumbakonam. (PTI Photo)

Tamil Nadu all set for polls today as major parties hurl charges at...

The BJP that broke its alliance with the AIADMK to go it alone in the polls wants to test the water

18 Feb 2022 11:51 PM IST

Police keep a watch as fishermen stage a protest against the Sri Lankan Government, in Rameshwaram. (Photo: PTI)

47 fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody reach Chennai

The fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy when they ventured into the sea for fishing in December 2021

18 Feb 2022 12:10 PM IST

Students wearing facemasks and face-shields attend a class after the reopening of schools closed as a preventive measure to curb the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, at a government girls primary school. (Photo: AFP)

Nursery schools across Tamil Nadu reopen amidst declining COVID-19...

Teachers welcomed the students with balloons, chocolates and flowers on day one

16 Feb 2022 12:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin with Madras High Court Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari. (Photo: Twitter/@airnewsalerts)

Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari takes oath as Chief Justice of Madras...

Governor R N Ravi administered the oath of office to Justice Bhandari in the swearing-in event

14 Feb 2022 3:49 PM IST

The Burglar used uniforms of Urban Clap, Swiggy and Dunzo where he worked at different times, to roam around residential areas and burgle houses. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Quick delivery services driving hiring in e-com

The year seems to be optimistic for last mile delivery services and a healthy kick-start is expected, says TeamLease...

14 Feb 2022 7:22 AM IST

Young batting sensation Ishan Kishan became the second most expensive Indian player ever bought at an IPL auction when Mumbai Indians snapped him up for Rs 15.25 crore. (Twitter)

Ishan is big hit at IPL auction

The dramatic opening day also saw auctioneer Hugh Edmeades replaced after he collapsed on stage due to postural...

13 Feb 2022 1:29 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (PTI)

EPS accepts CM Stalin-'s challenge for live debate on NEET

But after the Governor himself shone the light on his returning the Bill two days later, the DMK acted fast to turn the...

12 Feb 2022 2:27 AM IST

Presided over by Haldar, the 15th meeting of the CWMA was held through video conference. The team of officials from the State were headed by Additional Chief Secretary of Water Resources, Sandeep Saxena. DC Image

Tamil Nadu stops discussion on Mekedatu

Since Karnatakaâ€™s proposal to build the dam has been challenged in court, the proposal cannot be taken up for...

12 Feb 2022 1:52 AM IST

A worker screen prints flags of various political parties, for advertising in the upcoming Coimbatore Corporation elections, in Coimbatore. (Photo: PTI)

TN urban local body polls: Campaigning picks up tempo as rules relaxed

Stalin launched a scathing attack on Modi on various issues, including his failure to protect fishermen setting out to...

12 Feb 2022 1:31 AM IST

Fishing boats anchored at Vizhinjam Coast following a cyclone alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing out to sea from Thursday due to the cyclone alert over the Arabian Sea. (PTI)

Tamil Nadu CM seeks PM Modi-'s intervention in release of 29 fishermen...

In a letter to PM Modi, Stalin said the incident has come as a rude shock to the people of the state

9 Feb 2022 9:17 AM IST

The Lankan Navy personnel also cut the nets of the Indian fishermen and chased them away, the Fisheries department official said and alleged that they (Lankan Navy men) did not even bother to try and rescue the fishers who fell into the water. (Representational Image - ANI)

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

The arrests are part of the Navy-'s patrols to cut illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters

8 Feb 2022 9:15 AM IST