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TN Varsity Challenges UGC Order Saying No to Admission
The writ petition from the Chidambaram-based institution in the state sought to quash a public notice dated March 25 and 30 this year of the UGC, which stated Annamalai University should not admit any students in any programme.
Mom's the Word: Tamil Nadu Woman Disguises Herself as Man for Three Decades to Raise Daughter
Three decades ago, Pechiyammal, 20, from Katunayakkanpatti village in Thoothukudi lost her husband to a heart attack 15 days after their wedding
Madras HC Admits Plea Against Forcible Conversion in Schools
The bench of Justices R Mahadevan and S Ananthi admitted the petition after having satisfied themselves that the issue raised, was maintainable
Ban Two-Finger Test on Sexual Assault Victims, Madurai HC Bench Orders Tamil Nadu Government
Quoting a Supreme Court order of 2013, the additional public prosecutor and the appellant's counsel submitted the test was conducted unconstitutionally and it violated the girl’s right to privacy
Kodanad Case: Sasikala Grilled for 2nd Day Demands Stringent Punishment for Culprits
The questioning of Sasikala, which was recorded, was mostly based on the deposition by some accused and other witnesses
Chennai: Man, His Three Sons Rape Adopted 17-Year-old Daughter for Two Years; 4 Held
The girl was given education and the foster family treated her well. The harassment began when the girl attained puberty at 15, said police
Centre Taking All Steps to Rescue Tamil Nadu Students Stranded in Ukraine: EAM Jaishankar
The minister gave the assurance to ensure the safe return of students from the state during a telephonic conversation with the Chief Minister.
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Body Elections: Single-phase Polls Tomorrow, Here Are Do's and Dont's for Candidates, Voters
The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission issued a model code of conduct for local body elections in the state for both rural and urban areas.
Tamil Nadu Governor Returns NEET Bill, Says It's Against Interest of Rural Students
The Governor has returned the bill and the report of a High-Level Committee constituted by the state government in this connection to the Assembly Speaker M Appavu
IIT Madras Partners with Larsen & Toubro to Research in 5G
As part of this partnership, LTI and IIT Madras will promote research towards development of low-cost, low-frequency 5G network setup for better connectivity in rural India.
Chennai Man Arrested for Duping Rs 2 Lakh, Jewellery from Woman After Befriending Her on Facebook
During the police investigation, the husband was shocked to learn about his wife's illegal relationship with a 23-year-old man.
NEET is Not Against Social Justice: TN BJP Chief
Accusing certain political parties of attempting to create an impression that the screening test was against the interests of the poor and downtrodden, Annamalai said, on the contrary, it has fulfilled the aspirations of many students in pursuing their am...
Tamil Nadu Govt Extends Covid Curbs Till Jan 31, Night Curfew to Continue
Night curfew, which was imposed from January 6, will continue till this month-end and there will be complete lockdown on January 16
Covid-19 Pandemic: Permission to Attend Weddings on Sunday Lockdown in Tamil Nadu
Police would extend their full cooperation to such travellers who display invitations to attend family functions including marriages, an official release said.
Madras High Court Frowns Over Lower Court 'Summoning' God
Justice R Suresh Kumar said the lower court judge, instead, could have deputed an advocate-commissioner to inspect/verify the veracity of the idol and recorded his findings/report.
Top Cop Among Coimbatore Police Team in Scuffle With RSS Cadre, Sparks Tension
The video grab of the DCP locked, in close quarters, with members of the RSS in a standoffish situation went viral, raising questions about the state of law and order.