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  Tamil Nadu: Massive gas cylinder blast in Karaikudi injures three during cooking mishap

  January 30, 2026 11:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Karaikudi Fire and Rescue Department arrived promptly at the site, quickly dousing the blaze and cordoning off the area for safety. The three seriously injured victims received immediate transport to a local hospital for urgent care, where their conditions were initially stabilised.

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  'Their internal matter': BJP maintains distance on OPS's reunion offer to EPS for Tamil Nadu polls

  January 29, 2026 20:41 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Earlier in the day, Panneerselvam hinted at rejoining AIADMK and said he is ready to accept the Palaniswami's leadership. However, EPS has rejected OPS's proposal.

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  TNSURB SI Result 2025 at tnusrb.tn.gov.in soon; how to download merit list PDF

  January 29, 2026 16:27 IST

  TNSURB SI Result 2025: TNUSRB SI result 2025 link is tnusrb.tn.gov.in, the candidates can check and download SI merit list on the official portal- tnusrb.tn.gov.in, once released.

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  Tamil Nadu weather: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 9 districts as Bay of Bengal system intensifies

  January 25, 2026 9:49 IST

  Tamil Nadu weather updates: In Chennai and suburbs, expect moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning all day as per IMD prediction. Widespread flooding isn't forecast, but intermittent showers could disrupt peak-hour traffic.

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  'Bomb hurled at police vehicle in Tamil Nadu but Stalin patting his own back': EPS lambasts DMK

  January 24, 2026 23:38 IST

  In a post on X, the former chief minister called Stalin a 'puppet' and said he keeps 'patting his own back and boasting away' but such incidents are regularly taking place in the state. As many as four police personnel have been injured in the incident, Palaniswami said.

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  PM targets DMK as poll battle kicks off, says Tamil Nadu ready to oust 'corrupt' Stalin-led govt

  January 23, 2026 14:12 IST

  The political temperature in Tamil Nadu soared as PM Narendra Modi accused the DMK of corruption and declared that the state was ready for change. CM MK Stalin strongly countered him, listing alleged NDA failures.

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  Chunav Flashback: When did BJP win its 1st Assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, who was winning candidate?

  January 23, 2026 9:10 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Born in 1951, Velayutham climbed from grassroots activism to claim BJP's landmark status as Tamil Nadu's first MLA at age 45. A committed social worker, he championed regional growth in Padmanabhapuram but fell short in re-election attempts in 2001 and 2006.

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  PM Modi's Tamil Nadu rally ignites NDA's aggressive push for polls amid coalition buzz, diversions

  January 23, 2026 9:08 IST

  PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: BJP has effectively brought Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) chief TTV Dhinakaran-a prominent AIADMK dissenter-into the NDA fold, bolstering the alliance's foothold in Tamil Nadu.

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  R Vaithlingam defects from AIADMK to DMK: Major boost for MK Stalin's ruling alliance

  January 21, 2026 12:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Vaithilingam represented Orathanad constituency and stood firmly with OPS during internal party rifts. Expelled from AIADMK in 2022 alongside Panneerselvam and others amid leadership turmoil, he had been speculated to switch camps for months.

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  Social media weight loss tip turns fatal as college girl dies after consuming 'borax' in Tamil Nadu

  January 21, 2026 12:13 IST

  A Madurai college student died after consuming venkaaram for weight loss following a YouTube video's advice. She developed severe health complications and was declared dead en route to hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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  TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA: Can AMMK tilt the Mukkulathor vote and reshape Tamil Nadu's 2026 battle?

  January 21, 2026 14:22 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Dhinakaran, heir to the powerful Thevar legacy, wields significant influence over Mukkulathor groups (Thevars, Maravars, Agamudayars) across southern strongholds like Theni, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram- crucial battlegrounds for breaking DMK's dominance.

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  Video: Toddler among 3 family members killed in tragic bus-scooter collision in Tamil Nadu's Karur

  January 21, 2026 8:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu road accident: Three family members perished in the crash, including a heartbreaking one-year-old toddler whose life was cut tragically short. The other two victims, believed to be the child's parents or caregivers, succumbed at the accident site despite desperate attempts by rescuers.

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  Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol case: Unnikrishnan Potti granted statutory bail

  India | January 20, 2026 23:01 IST

  Despite getting bail in one case, Unnikrishnan Potti will not be released from jail immediately. He is still required to secure bail in the separate case related to the gold-plated door frames of the sanctum sanctorum.

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  Sabarimala gold theft case: ED conducts searches at 21 locations in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

  India | January 20, 2026 9:43 IST

  Sabarimala gold theft case: The probe is related to a series of irregularities, including official misconduct, administrative lapses and a criminal conspiracy to misappropriate the gold from the various artefacts of the Lord Ayyappa shrine.

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  Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, probe underway

  January 20, 2026 6:37 IST

  Kallakurichi District Collector Prashant also arrived at the scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, and a forensic team is examining the site where the cylinder exploded.

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  PM Modi to kickstart NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign on Jan 23 as alliance talks gain momentum

  January 19, 2026 13:41 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the NDA's Tamil Nadu election campaign on January 23 through a massive rally in Maduranthakam. With alliance negotiations intensifying, the NDA is preparing for a fierce battle against the ruling DMK-Congress coalition.

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  Tamil Nadu gears up for 2026 polls: AIADMK unveils welfare promises, TVK sets campaign machinery

  January 17, 2026 14:20 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay unveiled an Election Campaign Committee to drive operations across Tamil Nadu's 234 constituencies, managing statewide to grassroots campaigns, meetings, and strategies. He urged party workers to unite and strengthen the organisation.

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  Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay grilled by CBI for over six hours, to be called again

  January 12, 2026 23:49 IST

  Karur stampede case: TVK chief and actor Vijay has left the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office on Monday after undergoing prolonged questioning.

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  Karur stampede: CBI seizes TVK president Vijay's campaign vehicle, driver appears before officials

  January 10, 2026 13:44 IST

  The CBI has intensified its probe into the Karur stampede by seizing actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. Vijay has been summoned to appear before the agency on January 12 as investigators seek accountability for the deadly rally that killed 41 people.

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: BJP-AIADMK hold key meet to finalise seat-sharing pact

  January 09, 2026 17:46 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: According to sources, the BJP has shown intentions of contesting on more than 50 seats. However, the AIADMK is unwilling to accept the BJP's demand, as it wants to contest on at least 170 seats.