Tamil Nadu

Centre ends ‘No-Fail Rule’ for classes 5 & 8, Tamil Nadu says it will not follow decision

The Centre has abolished the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools allowing students to fail if they do not clear the year-end exams

Parliamentary committee confirms human error in General Rawat’s crash

NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence (SCOD) has officially confirmed that the tragic helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, which claimed the lives of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others, was caused by human error.   The incident involved a Mi-17 V5 helicopter en route […]

One nation, one election: Key facts about India’s electoral reform

India's proposal for "One Nation, One Election" seeks to synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, aiming to reduce costs, logistical challenges, and governance disruptions.

Tamil Nadu is death capital of India | 2.9 L out of 21 L road accidents between 2018-22 in country

Collaboration between the central and state governments, along with active public participation, remains crucial to ensure safer roads for all.

Opposition’s alleged ties to Adani in ₹2,080 crore kickback scandal

A recent tweet has sparked fresh controversy around the Adani Group and its alleged involvement in a massive kickback scandal.

NIA conducts searches in Hizb-ut-Tahrir conspiracy case

NEW DELHI – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) intensified its probe into the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) anti-India conspiracy case by conducting extensive searches at the residence of Faizul Rahman, a key accused, in Chennai on Thursday.   The searches led to the seizure of several incriminating materials, including digital devices and documents, which are […]

Google to make Pixel phones in Chennai: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Friday that Google Pixel smartphones will soon be manufactured at a facility near Chennai. Samsung and Apple are already making their smartphones in Chennai.

Shyam Nikhil becomes India’s 85th Grandmaster after 12-Year journey

After a patient journey spanning over a decade, Shyam Nikhil, a chess player from Tamil Nadu, has finally achieved the prestigious title of Grandmaster (GM), becoming India's 85th grandmaster.

I went against family wishes to join BJP in 1996: Tamilisai Soundrajan

She talks in detail about how was growing up Kanyakumari and what was her father’s reaction when she intended to join BJP as her father was a Congress leader at that time.

End of era: DMDK chief and veteran actor ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth breathes his last

CHENNAI: The demise of veteran actor, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder, Vijaykanth, has left a void after his death ended his three-decade-long illustrious career as both an actor and a politician. As an action hero who rose to the ‘superstar’ of Tamil Cinema in the early 90s, Vijayakanth played versatile roles enthralling youngsters and […]