Five coaches of a passenger train from Villupuram to Puducherry derailed near Villupuram railway station here on Tuesday morning, said railway officials adding that a major accident was averted as the train stopped immediately after a loud noise was heard.
A petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court requesting the immediate removal of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi by the Secretary to the President of India and others.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar on Friday defended the draft regulations on vice-chancellor appointments, emphasizing that the revised process "eliminates ambiguity and ensures transparency."
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 2 million square foot IT park in Coimbatore under a public-private partnership, focusing on artificial intelligence.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation, Durai Muragan, on Monday addressed controversy surrounding Governor RN Ravi skipping the customary address at the Tamil Nadu assembly ahead of the winter session, questioning the governor's intention on the matter.
Earlier in the day, three people had initially been reported dead following a fire that broke out in a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district during the early hours.
The Indian stock market witnessed substantial growth in 2024. The National Stock Exchange's growth across listings, market capitalisation, investor participation, and funds mobilisation is better than the previous year.
Prasad said that the Tamil Nadu Police's incompetence under DMK rule is exposed by the recent Anna University sexual harassment case, amidst skyrocketing crimes transforming the state into a violence hub.
As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its year-end mission, the "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), on December 30, the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea for fishing tomorrow as a precautionary measure.
Governor Ravi interacted with university officials and students to gather feedback on strengthening campus security. Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a fact-finding committee to thoroughly investigate the case and recommend necessary steps for justice.