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Inflation rates in Tamil Nadu during AIADMK and DMK tenure

Inflation rates in Tamil Nadu during AIADMK and DMK tenure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

As the assembly elections are on the way in Tamil Nadu, the major parties have promised for reduction in the price of goods.

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Bihar man held in Tamil Nadu for spreading false info about migrants

Bihar man held in Tamil Nadu for spreading false info about migrants

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

A special team from Tirupur Cyber Crime continued their surveillance and traced the accused Prashantkumar a native of Bihar, settled at Henegare village of Latehar district in Jharkhand, for posting the videos as if North Indian migrant workers were attacked.

Governor shake-up: RN Ravi moves to Bengal, Hasnain to Bihar

Governor shake-up: RN Ravi moves to Bengal, Hasnain to Bihar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has announced a series of gubernatorial appointments, including new governors for West Bengal, Bihar, and other states.

AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP in TN, to contest 178

AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP in TN, to contest 178

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

AIADMK has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with key NDA alliance members, including the BJP, PMK, and AMMK, for the upcoming elections, as announced by AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami.

Tamil Nadu on solid ground

Tamil Nadu on solid ground

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Brilliant centuries by skipper S Badrinath and opener M Vijay saw Tamil Nadu in a strong position amassing 302

Why Tamil Nadu suspended this IAS officer

Why Tamil Nadu suspended this IAS officer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Did IAS officer C Umashankar's suspension have anything to do with his proposal that Sumangali CableVision, owned by the politically powerful Maran family, be nationalised?

'Not a poet': Tamil writers revolt over Jnanpith for Vairamuthu

'Not a poet': Tamil writers revolt over Jnanpith for Vairamuthu

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Jnanpith Award conferred upon lyricist Vairamuthu has ignited controversy within the Tamil literary community, with prominent figures like Jeyamohan and Charu Nivedita criticising the decision due to #MeToo allegations and questioning his literary merit.

Gurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record; Vishal TK Creates History

Gurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record; Vishal TK Creates History

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the men's 100m, clocking 10.09 seconds, while Vishal TK became the first Indian to run the 400m in under 45 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition.

DMK allots 25 seats to Congress for Tamil Nadu polls

DMK allots 25 seats to Congress for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

After days of deliberations, a point of conclusion was reached late Saturday night and Congress leader and Tamil Nadu in-charge Dinesh Gundu Rao told reporters that the agreement was signed in "a spirit of cooperation" when the country was facing a 'threat' from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Tamil Nadu rain toll 39

Tamil Nadu rain toll 39

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

The death toll in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu mounted to 39 on Monday as the vigourous north-east monsoon paralysed life for the fourth day with the Met office predicting more showers due to cyclone Ogni.

How Tamil Nadu fights chikungunya

How Tamil Nadu fights chikungunya

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

DMK's jibe at allies joining TVK govt causes uproar

DMK's jibe at allies joining TVK govt causes uproar

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The DMK criticised its former allies, VCK and IUML, for joining the TVK government, leading to a heated exchange and prompting DMK chief M K Stalin to call for restraint.

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.

Lottery King Santiago Martin's kin in poll fray from 3 different parties

Lottery King Santiago Martin's kin in poll fray from 3 different parties

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Members of lottery 'king' Santiago Martin's family are contesting in the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections through three different political parties.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six In Dacoity Case

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six In Dacoity Case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a dacoity case. The accused allegedly trespassed into a house, threatened the occupants, and stole valuables.

El Nino effect: 111 districts tagged as most vulnerable, 20 in Maharashtra

El Nino effect: 111 districts tagged as most vulnerable, 20 in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The Indian government has identified 111 districts as 'most vulnerable' to crop damage due to a 43 per cent monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, which threatens kharif sowing. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that weak monsoon conditions are expected to persist until July 2, prompting contingency plans and recommendations for alternative, less water-intensive crops.

Karnataka crush Tamil Nadu to retain Ranji Trophy

Karnataka crush Tamil Nadu to retain Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Riding on Karun Nair's record innings of 328 and a magnificent all-round performance from captain R Vinay Kumar, Karnataka crushed Tamil Nadu by an innings and 217 runs to successfully defend their Ranji Trophy title.

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Vijay termed the assembly polls due in April this year as a "surprising election" as all parties in the state are allegedly teamed up against him and reiterated that the contest was between the DMK and TVK only.

Hyderabad To Host Archery Premier League Season 2 In October

Hyderabad To Host Archery Premier League Season 2 In October

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) will be held in Hyderabad from October 8-18, featuring 48 Indian and international archers across six franchises. The tournament aims to bolster India's Olympic medal prospects in archery.

Man Killed In Elephant Attack Near Kotagiri

Man Killed In Elephant Attack Near Kotagiri

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 44-year-old man was killed in an elephant attack near Kotagiri in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred as the man was walking to his village, prompting a police investigation and a safety advisory from the forest department.

Tamil Nadu commences work on Hogenakkal project

Tamil Nadu commences work on Hogenakkal project

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

The Tamil Nadu government has opened the field office of the Rs 1330 crore Hogenakkal water project in Dharmapuri, formally commencing work on the integrated scheme to provide water for the two districts bordering Karnataka.

Handloom mega cluster for WB, Tamil Nadu

Handloom mega cluster for WB, Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament on Monday, announced that it is proposed to add one handloom mega cluster each in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and one powerloom mega cluster in Rajasthan.

Videocon, Unitech win spectrum in Tamil Nadu

Videocon, Unitech win spectrum in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

The government on Tuesday started allocating GSM spectrum to new telecom players, commencing with the Tamil Nadu circle including Chennai, in a move that would infuse more competition in the mobile telephony space.Five new players -- Videocon-promoted Datacom, Idea Cellular, realty major Unitech, Swan Telecom and Loop Telecom -- have been given start-up 4.4 MHz GSM spectrum in Tamil Nadu circle.

Tamil Nadu's PMK quits NDA

Tamil Nadu's PMK quits NDA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

It is the third party in Tamil Nadu, after DMK and MDMK, to quit the BJP-led alliance.

SIR focused on voter exclusion, disturbed free and fair elections: Ex-CEC Quraishi

SIR focused on voter exclusion, disturbed free and fair elections: Ex-CEC Quraishi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi has strongly criticised the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating it is 'focussed more on exclusion' and has 'played havoc with democracy' by disturbing free and fair elections.

Back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, he's a 20-year investment, says Sivaramakrishnan

Back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, he's a 20-year investment, says Sivaramakrishnan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

At 15, a talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play right through the year without being rested as it would help him learn from mistakes while gaining invaluable experience in all conditions, former India spinner L Sivaramakrishnan said on Sunday.

Badrinath, Badani lift Tamil Nadu

Badrinath, Badani lift Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The duo put on 193 runs for the unfinished third wicket as Tamil Nadu amassed 261 for 2 against Delhi on day 1 in the Ranji Trophy match.

BCCI May Switch Under-23 Tournament To T20 Format

BCCI May Switch Under-23 Tournament To T20 Format

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering changing the national Under-23 men's 50-over tournament to a T20 format from the upcoming domestic season.

Gurindervir Singh Breaks 60m Record Amidst Drama at National Indoor Athletics Championships

Gurindervir Singh Breaks 60m Record Amidst Drama at National Indoor Athletics Championships

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gurindervir Singh set a national record in the 60m sprint at the National Indoor Athletics Championships after Animesh Kujur's disqualification.

Tamil Nadu proposes two-day power holiday

Tamil Nadu proposes two-day power holiday

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Tamil Nadu is facing a shortage of 2,000-2,500 Mw. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has proposed a compulsory two-day power holiday for both heavy and light industries due to the ongoing power crisis in the state.

J'khand boy, 7, sets record, crosses 29-km Palk Strait in under 10 hrs

J'khand boy, 7, sets record, crosses 29-km Palk Strait in under 10 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Seven-year-old Ishank Singh has become the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, completing the 29-km stretch in 9 hours and 50 minutes after months of rigorous training.

Karur stampede: TVK's Vijay grilled by CBI for over 7 hours

Karur stampede: TVK's Vijay grilled by CBI for over 7 hours

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Actor Vijay faces intense CBI questioning regarding the tragic stampede at his rally in Tamil Nadu, as the investigation seeks to uncover the truth behind the incident that claimed 41 lives.

Tamil Nadu in strong position

Tamil Nadu in strong position

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Tons by Sridharan Sriram and Dinesh Karthik helped Tamil Nadu post 481 in their first innings against Railways on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final.

Loop Telecom's Tamil Nadu launch next week

Loop Telecom's Tamil Nadu launch next week

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Despite its run-in with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Mumbai-based GSM telecom service provider Loop Telecom will launch its services in the Tamil Nadu and Orissa circles by next week.

Uttarakhand to Host UTT Inter-State Table Tennis Championships

Uttarakhand to Host UTT Inter-State Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Uttarakhand is set to host the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships for the first time, marking a significant milestone for sports in the region. The event will feature teams from across the country competing for top honours.

Tamil Nadu win Ranji one-day title

Tamil Nadu win Ranji one-day title

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Opener Abhinav Mukund's cracking century helped Tamil Nadu trounce Bengal by 66 runs to win the Ranji Trophy one-day tournament at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Stadium in Agartala on Monday. Electing to bat, Tamil Nadu hit 284 for six in 50 overs and then bowled out Bengal for 218 in 45.2 overs to win the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and articulate what they are lacking, why they are lacking and what should be done to go forward.'

Kamal Haasan's car 'attacked' during poll campaign in Tamil Nadu

Kamal Haasan's car 'attacked' during poll campaign in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The actor-turned-politician did not suffer any injury in the incident.