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Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

TN voter roll trimmed by about 1 cr after SIR exercise

TN voter roll trimmed by about 1 cr after SIR exercise

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Tamil Nadu's electoral roll has been revised, resulting in the removal of 9.74 million voters following an enumeration exercise. The state's electoral roll now stands at 5.43 crore voters.

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

TN: Army havildar killed by rifleman over punishment

TN: Army havildar killed by rifleman over punishment

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The rifleman committed suicide by shooting himself, police said.

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

A municipal school produces karate champs

A municipal school produces karate champs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

A municipal school in Tamil Nadu is encouraging its students to excel in karate and chess.

From stage fright to rejection, this VC has seen it all

From stage fright to rejection, this VC has seen it all

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Dr Anand Samuel, Pro Vice Chancellor, VIT University shares how he overcame stage fear, job dissatisfaction and more

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Accompanied by BJP national general secretary and party in-charge of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, C T Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the home minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning.

Vaiko to contest TN assembly poll after 2 decades

Vaiko to contest TN assembly poll after 2 decades

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

He made an announcement in this regard at an election rally in Chennai on Saturday.

Chennai gets 93% more rain than normal, 8 dead so far

Chennai gets 93% more rain than normal, 8 dead so far

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Schools and colleges, closed since October 31, were shut on Saturday as well, while several universities postponed their exams.