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HC Dismisses Plea by Jaya's Kin Claiming Right Over Valuables

The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa—J Deepak and J Deepa—claiming right over the confiscated valuables and properties seized in connection with the disproportionate assets case against her.

Kerala LoP accepts former MLA's apology on graft charges

In a significant political development, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has accepted former Nilambur MLA P V Anvar's apology over the corruption allegations he had raised against the former in the assembly.

BJP slams K'taka govt for ‘protecting’ real culprits

OPPOSITION BJP leaders have accused the state government of trying to protect the real perpetrators of violence against cows in the Cottonpet area of Bengaluru, by arresting a mentally-unstable person as an accused.

Anvar resigns as MLA, not fighting Nilambur bypoll

The two-time independent MLA represented the assembly segment for last 8 and half yrs

Surjewala Hints at Cabinet Reshuffle in K'taka

IN an apparent attempt to mitigate the leadership crisis in the ruling Congress, AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday warned ministers of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's camp, who had criticised the party high command.

Helmetless cop slaps pedestrian, transferred after video goes viral

COMMISSIONER of Police Saravana Sundar has transferred a constable who slapped a pedestrian on Monday.

'MURDERS REDUCED BY 20% THROUGH PROACTIVE POLICING'

Covering the northwestern suburbs of Chennai, the Avadi police commissionerate recently announced a significant reduction in 11 major heads of crime in 2024 over the past year.

BJP Man Arrested for Sexually Harassing Girl With Mom's Help

A BJP state functionary was arrested by the Madurai city police on charges of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

HC Orders State to Pay ₹50K to History-Sheeter for Illegal Detention

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the TN home department to pay ₹50,000 compensation to a history-sheeter for illegally detaining him for more than two months, even after the advisory board told the government to revoke the detention order.

People Talking About Social Justice Should Follow Vallalar: Guv

Says violence against Dalits has increased and caste-related atrocities continue in TN

Guv, CM Extend Pongal Greetings

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, CM MK Stalin, and leaders of political parties extended their Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu.

3,000 Cops, Fire Personnel Selected for Pongal Medals

OVER 3,000 police personnel (men and women) have been selected for the Chief Minister's Constabulary Medals and 120 Fire and Rescue Services Personnel will receive the CM's medals.

TRADITIONAL ARTFORMS GET A REBIRTH AS CHENNAI SANGAMAM KICKS OFF

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated the annual Chennai Sangamam - Namma Ooru Thiruvizha in Chennai.

Stalin Flags Off Test Drive of Electric SUVs

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, flagged off Mahindra XEV 9E and BE 6 electric vehicles as part of their test drive launch, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

Sahitya Akademi winners given house-allotment orders

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday handed over orders for allotment of houses in the multistorey apartments of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board to 10 winners of the Sahitya Akademi award for translation.

Cop Among 4 Killed as Cars Collide on Nat'l Highway

FOUR persons, including a head constable of police, were killed and three others sustained injuries after two cars collided head-on near the Puducherry-Villupuram border near an overhead bridge in Madagadipet late on Sunday night.

43 Business Deals Worth ₹70 Crore Signed During Tamil Diaspora Day

A total of 43 MoUs generating around ₹70 crore business for the global Tamils were signed during the overseas buyer-seller meet organised jointly by FaMe TN, Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Non Resident Tamils and South India Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of the annual World Tamil Diaspora Day 2025.

Raj Bhavan to Give Awards for Social Service, Eco Protection

The Raj Bhavan on Monday announced awards in the 'social service' and 'environmental protection' categories.

Stalin Urges Modi To Direct Ministry To Release ₹1,056 Cr MGNREGS Dues

CM MK Stalin on Monday urged PM Narendra Modi to advise the Union Ministry of Rural Development (UMRD) to immediately release outstanding dues amounting to ₹1,056 crore so that the pending wages under MGNREGS could be disbursed.

City breathes cleaner air this Bhogi

Officials attribute 'relatively' smokeless festival to enhanced awareness, public cooperation

Metro Rail Changes Timetable of Services From Jan 14-17

METRO trains will operate as per Sunday timetable on January 14, 15 and 16 and Saturday timetable on January 17, a release said.

Claim to 'tame': Avaniyapuram all set for jallikattu

WITH Avaniyapuram all set to host the first jallikattu event of the season on January 14, it is all 'bulls' and whistles in Madurai city, with bull tamers, owners and officials on their toes to wrap up all preparatory works.

Nine Kumari Fishers Among 15 Detained by British Navy

FIFTEEN Indian fishermen, including nine from Kanniyakumari district, were detained along with their mechanised boat in Diego Garcia, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, for allegedly breaching the maritime boundary.

OF DRAINS, DIVERSIONS AND DELUGES AMID URBAN CHAOS

In 2015, residents of Venus Colony in Alwarpet were rudely awakened by a flood that entered their homes and rose to over two feet.

Nation's largest livestock research institute in Salem becomes operational

THE country's largest livestock research institute—Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLAS)—in Thalavasal, Salem, commenced operations on Monday.

TN to develop ₹26-cr model tribal school in T'malai

IN a first, the state's tribal welfare department will construct a 'model school' in Arasavalli, located in the Jawadhu Hills of Tiruvannamalai district, upgrading the existing 10-acre campus from a primary school into a higher secondary school with modern amenities, at a cost of 26 crore.

FLOWING WATERS AND FAITH: 1.5 CR TAKE HOLY DIP

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

HOMECOMING FOR PONGAL TRADITIONS AS EXTENDED HOLIDAYS ADD MORE COLOURS

This year's festival is extra special as people get ample time to celebrate with families in their hometown

₹ sinks further, hits all-time low

THE rupee on Monday logged its steepest single-day decline of 58 paise (0.67%) in nearly two years, closing the session at a historic low of 86.62 to the dollar.