Vindicated: Anti-Sterlite protest victim's kin after autopsy report confirms bullet wounds
The report said that 12 of the 13 protesters were killed when police opened fire on a demonstration against Vedanta's copper smelter in Tamil Nadu in May.
Dec 24, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
'Kaala' can't guarantee political success, AIADMK taunts Rajinikanth
Taking a jibe at Rajinikanth, AIADMK has said that a film's success can't guarantee success in politics.
Jun 09, 2018, 22:47 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Explain reasons for police firing on protesters by June 6, Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court directed the TN govt to file its response by June 6.
Jun 01, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protests: Don't disturb families of missing accused in name of inquiry, says Madras HC to Tamil Nadu Police
Last month, as many as nine people were killed in police firing following protests for the closure of Vedanta group's Sterlite Copper plant over pollution concerns that turned violent.
Jun 01, 2018, 15:25 PM IST
Rajinikanth blames anti-social elements for deaths during anti-Sterlite protest in Tuticorin
Rajinikanth on Wednesday blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in the tragic death of at least 13 people in Tuticorin.
May 30, 2018, 18:37 PM IST
SC vacation bench refuses to give urgent hearing to Thoothukudi violence case
Advocate GS Mani In his PIL alleged a "pre-planned murder" by police with the help of high-level officials of police and civil administration.
May 28, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Committed to environment, welfare of people in Tuticorin: Vedanta Chairman
Vedanta has often been accused of making a mockery of environmental laws. The latest fire that Anil Agarwal is attempting to fight is raging in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district.
May 25, 2018, 07:10 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: PIL in SC seeks action against police officials, NHRC probe
The PIL has been filed by advocate GS Mani, who sought a direction from the top court for registering an FIR against the Collector, SP and other police officials in connection with the deaths linked to the anti-Sterlite protests.
May 24, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
Deadly protests land a blow to Indian resources magnate Agarwal's ambitions
Agarwal, who holds a 71.4 percent stake in Vedanta, told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday that he plans to step back from running the company.
May 24, 2018, 14:45 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: CM Palaniswami blames political rivals, NGOs, miscreants but not police
"If someone is attacked, the natural course would be to defend and safeguard themselves. This is what has been done by the police in response."
May 24, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: DMK demands CM's resignation, calls for TN bandh
DMK workers have staged a protest outside TN secretariate while party president Stalin has flayed the CM for inaction.
May 24, 2018, 11:49 AM IST
Controversy, closure, chaos– Vedanta's Sterlite plant has seen it all
Vedanta's Sterlite plant is no stranger to controversy ever since it was proposed in 1995.
May 24, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
Cut power supply to Sterlite Copper's smelter: TN Pollution Control Board
Board has reportedly found activities still continuing at the plant despite a court order prohibiting it.
May 24, 2018, 10:29 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Tuticorin tense, internet services suspended for five days
11 people have died in two days of violence in protest against a copper smelting plant of Sterlite Industries - owned by Vedanta. 67 people have been arrested so far for indulging in violence.
May 24, 2018, 08:19 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Vedanta urges Tamil Nadu government to ensure safety of its employees in Tuticorin
The Thootukudi copper smelter at Tuticorin is run by Vedanta Ltd's Sterlite Copper unit.
May 23, 2018, 19:53 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protests: On second day of violence, police firing kills one
Despite the massive backlash against the use of force against protestors in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin on Tuesday, forces once again resorted to firing live rounds - killing one and injuring two on Wednesday afternoon.
May 23, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government appoints retired Judge Aruna Jagadeesan to probe police firing during anti-sterlite protest
The Home Ministry has sought a report from Tamil Nadu government over the violence.
May 23, 2018, 13:15 PM IST
Court stays construction of new Sterlite Industries copper smelter in TN
A day after 11 people died during clashes with police in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin, a Madurai bench of Madras High Court issued a stay order on the construction of a new copper smelter by Sterlite Industries.
May 23, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: 9 killed in Tuticorin; CM Palaniswami announces compensation, Opposition slams Tamil Nadu government
Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced a judicial inquiry into the violence in Tuticorin.
May 23, 2018, 00:26 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Gunning down 9 people by police in Tamil Nadu is state-sponsored terrorism, says Rahul Gandhi
Nine people were killed in police firing after protests for the closure of Vedanta group's Sterlite Copper plant over pollution concerns turned violent in Tuticorin on Tuesday.
May 22, 2018, 20:24 PM IST
