Seven school students, van driver killed in mishap

Seven school students and the driver of a van were killed and four seriously injured on Wednesday when the vehicle collided with a private bus at Poovarasangudi, 10 km from here, police said.

Seven school students, van driver killed in mishap

Seven school students and the driver of a van were killed and four seriously injured on Wednesday.

TN: Two new ministers sworn-in

Two newly appointed Ministers of Jayalalithaa-led Tamil Nadu Cabinet were sworn-in Tuesday.

TN: Nephew kills aunt, stabs daughter-in-law

A man strangulated his aunt and inflicted serious injuries on her daughter-in-law before decamping with jewellery at Vanigramam area here Tuesday, police said.

DMDK seeks Congress support for Rajya Sabha polls

A day after the main opposition party DMDK entered the fray for the June 27 biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu, the party approached the Congress seeking support for its candidate.

UK same-day visa service now in Chennai

The United Kingdom has launched the same-day visa service (Super Priority Visa service) for people in south India.

Adults indulging in sex are husband and wife: HC

The Madras High Court has said if a couple in the right legal age indulge in sexual gratification, it will be considered a valid marriage.

Govt hostel warden arrested for taking bribe

A government hostel warden has been arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 for giving an appointment order to a cook at a new bus stand.

HC notice to Govt for not withdrawing cases against anti-nuke agitators

The Madras High Court ordered issue of notice to Tamil Nadu Government, asking why steps were not taken to withdraw cases filed against anti-nuclear activists.

Kanimozhi and DMDK nominee in RS poll battle

The contest and backroom manouvering hotted up for election to six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu in which DMK supremo`s daughter Kanimozhi is making an all-out bid to ensure a second term.