The Madurai BenchoftheMadrasHighCourthas reinstated theconvictionofan86-year-oldmanfor subjecting hiswifetomental and economiccruelty, reversing a previous acquittal.

The power struggle involving the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, took a twist Tuesday after six-time MLA Manoj Pandian - a prominent member of the influential Nadar community - jumped to rivals DMK, joining it in the presence of MK Stalin

Former Tamil Nadu Forest Minister and senior DMK leader K Ponmudy, who was sacked from his party position over misogynistic remarks in April this year, was reinstated as one of the party's Deputy General Secretaries on Tuesday.

A senior police officer said that the "attackers targeted only R Arul's car".

The three men were arrested after a brief encounter with the police this morning. They were shot in the leg and taken to the hospital.

The woman, a student at a private college in Coimbatore, was in a car with her male friend when the accused allegedly kidnapped her, forcibly took her to another location, and sexually assaulted her.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has set aside the Tamil Nadu government's order cancelling the organ transplant licence of Tiruchi's Cethar Hospital.

A woman college student was abducted and sexually assaulted by a three-member gang near Coimbatore airport late on Sunday night, police have said

A 35-year-old woman who had been reported missing was found murdered and buried in a private banana plantation in Tamil Nadu's Erode district, police said. Investigators have arrested a 27-year-old man with whom she was allegedly in a relationship.

MK Stalin has convened an all-party meeting in poll-bound Tamil Nadu today to discuss and decide the next course of action after the Election Commission of India announced a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states.

A day after being expelled from the AIADMK, veteran leader and nine-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan hit back at party chief Edappadi K Palanisamy (EPS), calling the decision "illegal" and announcing that he would approach the court.

The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a large multi-storeyed residential complex comprising 1,400 housing units near the ecologically fragile Pallikaranai Marsh, a wetland designated as a Ramsar site of international importance.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has allowed a Hindu group to conduct Annadhanam (community feast) on a public ground in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district.

An interesting political churn is unfolding in Tamil Nadu with Thevar Jayanthi celebrations at Pasumpon the birthplace of Muthuramalinga Thevar, a freedom fighter and influential leader of the community turning into a platform for possible re-ali

Filing a detailed chargesheet in the dishonour killing of Dalit techie Kavin in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli, the Crime Branch-CID (CBCID) has reiterated that the 23-year-old software engineer was hacked to death by his girlfriend's brother.

In a swift political move, actor and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Tuesday constituted a new 28-member administrative committee, a day after he met the families of many of the 41 victims who died in the Karur rally stampede last month.

The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.

A day after the Election Commission announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 more states, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Tuesday led a workshop in Chennai to train cadres.

Hours after the Election Commission announced voter roll revision in 12 states, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, the DMK and its allies accused the poll body of acting with political motives.

Tamil Nadu government asked to formulate and publish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within 10 days for granting permission to political parties and organisations to hold public rallies across the state.

The Madras High Court will today hear seven petitions related to the Karur stampede tragedy that claimed 41 lives - including several women and children - exactly a month ago during a rally organised by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Amid buzz that the Election Commission is set to announce the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Tamil Nadu tomorrow, DMK leader M K Kanimozhi on Saturday said her party is fully geared up to take on the exercise.

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay will meet the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede on Monday morning at a private hotel in Mamallapuram.

The proposal triggered strong reactions from legislators, academicians, and civil society, prompting the Chief Minister to direct that it be withdrawn.