'Not joining politics': Rajinikanth citing health condition
Chennai/IBNS: In a U-turn from his previous decision, Tamil actor-turned politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced he won't take a plunge into politics owing to his health condition.
Cyclone 'Burevi': TN govt declares holiday for 6 dists tomorrow
Chennai/UNI: As the Cyclonic Storm 'Burevi' is said to have crossed the southern coast, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday declared a public holiday for six districts tomorrow.
'Now or never' : Rajini calls for political change in Tamil Nadu
Chennai/UNI: Barely hours after announcing that he would enter politics, start his own party in January next year and contest the upcoming Assembly polls, actor Rajinikanth sounded the poll bugle on Thursday saying time had come for a political change and change of government in Tamil Nadu.
Rajinikanth to launch political party in Jan 2021 ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Chennai/IBNS: Southern superstar Rajinikanth will take a plunge into politics in January 2021 just a few months ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Rajinikanth meets RMM members, to announce his political stand soon
Chennai/UNI: Actor Rajinikanth on Monday met the office-bearers and district Secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) and later said he would disclose his political stand (whether entering politics or not) as soon as possible.
Rajini to meet RMM members tomorrow, announcement likely on political stand
Chennai/UNI: Superstar Rajinikanth has called a meeting of his Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) office-bearers here tomorrow to decide on whether or not to enter politics and contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections due in 4-5 months time.
Cyclone Nivar makes landfall, heavy rain lashes Chennai, Puducherry
Chennai/IBNS: Cyclone Nivar has started the process of landfall between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu's Marakkanam, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said late on Wednesday.
Cyclone Nivar: PM Modi assures support from Centre to Tamil Nadu, Puduchurry
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured complete support from the central government to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry where cyclone Nivar is likely to arrive on Wednesday.
Death toll in fireworks factory explosion rises to 7
Madurai/UNI: The death toll in an explosion at a private fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district rose to seven with two more workers succumbing to burn injuries at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) here on Saturday.
After Bihar and Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh promises free vaccine amid growing controversy
New Delhi/IBNS: After Bihar and Tamil Nadu, the Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday too joined the bandwagon of promising free Covid-19 vaccines for the poor people of the state amid widespread criticisms for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which has been targeted by the opposition for using a life-saving vaccine to get political mileage.
EPS announces free Covid-19 vaccine in poll-bound Tamil Nadu amid row over Bihar BJP's promise
Chennai/IBNS: Joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has promised free Covid-19 vaccines for people in Bihar in its poll manifesto, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami, who will face elections next year, on Thursday made a similar pledge triggering a widespread controversy.
Khushbu Sundar joins BJP hours after quitting Congress
New Delhi/IBNS: In a jolt for the country's oldest political outfit, Tamil Nadu actor-turned politician Khushbu Sundar on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hours after quitting the Congress.
Khushbu Sundar quits Congress, likely to join BJP today
New Delhi/IBNS: In a jolt to the country's oldest political outfit, Tamil Nadu Congress leader Khushbu Sundar on Monday quit her party amid rumours of her joining in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.
Tamil Nadu: Temple priest brutally murdered by gang
Madurai/UNI: In a shocking incident, a junior priest of the famous “Pandi Muneeswarar Temple” was hacked to death by an unidentified gang within the temple premises in full public view here on Saturday evening.
Tamil Nadu: Sasikala may be released on Jan 27 next year if fine is paid, says prison department
Chennai/UNI: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalaithaa's close aide V K Sasikala, who was convicted and sentenced to four-year jail term in the disproportionate assets case in 2017, might be released from prison on January 27 next year, provided she paid the fine imposed on her.