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A teenage, Class 12 student was found murdered near her home in Thoothukudi after going missing during her Plus Two exams. The incident has sparked massive outrage, with locals alleging police delay in registering the complaint and demanding swift justice.
43 students from a government school were rushed to the hospital after suffering severe food poisoning. The students reportedly fell ill after consuming the midday meal served at the school.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, announced the Kalaingar Magalir Urimai Thogai (Women's Rights Grant) on September 15, 2023, a scheme for the welfare of women in Tamil Nadu. Every woman head of a family will receive Rs. 1000 per month. On Tuesday, March 3, an unexpected joy knocks at t
Class 12 State Board examinations began across Tamil Nadu today (March 2), marking a crucial academic milestone for lakhs of students aspiring to step into higher education. The exams, conducted from 10.00 am to 1.15 pm, will continue until March 26. This year, a total of 8,27,475 students are appea
R Nallakannu (1924 - 2026), one of Tamil Nadu's most respected communist leaders and a lifelong champion of social justice, passed away in Chennai on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was 101. Fondly known as RNK within party circles, he had been undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Ge
In a major announcement ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that ₹5,000 has been credited to the bank accounts of 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT). The move is being seen as a significant financial boost for
IIT Madras has launched a new Bachelor of Science programme in Aeronautics and Space Technology, on Feb 09, 2026. This programme aims to expand access to high-quality technical education and meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging aerospace sectors. The programme is offered com
The AIADMK has released the second phase of its election manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining a series of welfare measures for pensioners, students, farmers, women, minorities, and vulnerable communities. AIADMK 2026 Manifesto highlights Old Pension Scheme benefits to b
A fire accident was reported in Peelamedu, Coimbatore, on January 31, triggering panic in the surrounding area. The incident occurred at around 2:30 PM, when a fire broke out at a thermocol warehouse located near the Giri Mariamman Temple. According to initial reports, the blaze spread rapidly due t
A minor fire incident was reported at Chennai International Airport on Tuesday morning after an electrical wire short-circuited, officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 11.30 am in the staff canteen located within the international departure area. Airport authorities said the situation was
TVK chief Vijay was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI on January 12), as part of a second round of inquiry on January 19 into the Karur stampede case, which claimed 41 lives and injured more than 60 people during a political rally on September 27, 2025. Vijay reached the CBI hea
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) outlined the party's major welfare commitments for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, announcing five key promises aimed at women, rural workers, and the economically weaker sections. Addressing reporters, Palaniswami said the AIADMK's mani
TVK Chief and actor Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi on January 12, 2026, following a summons related to the Karur stampede case, which resulted in the deaths of over 40 people and left nearly 60 others injured. Under section 179 of BNSS, Vijay has been summo
Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur stampede case. He is scheduled to appear before the agency on Monday, January 12. The development comes at a crucial political moment, as
In a significant development related to the Thirupparankundram hill lamp lighting, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Jan 06, 2026, Tuesday, issued an order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon—the stone pillar traditionally used for lighting the ceremonial la
