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  Nainar Nagendran declared Tamil Nadu BJP president in Chennai | Video

  April 12, 2025 20:16 IST

  Nainar Nagendran was formerly associated with the AIADMK. He was the first aspirant to arrive at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam, in T Nagar, and file the nomination.

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  BJP announces alliance with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 elections, EPS to be CM candidate

  April 11, 2025 22:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Giving details about the NDA alliance for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Amit Shah said these elections will be contested under the leadership of PM Modi at a national level and under the leadership of AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami at the state level.

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  Tamil Nadu: DMK minister K Ponmudy removed from party after comment on 'sex workers'

  April 11, 2025 16:41 IST

  DMK named Rajya Sabha member Tiruchi Siva as K Ponmudy's replacement. Siva was relieved from his Propaganda Secretary post as per party rules in Tamil Nadu.

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  Who is Nainar Nagendran, the new Tamil Nadu BJP chief? All you need to know about him

  April 11, 2025 16:54 IST

  The official announcement of Nainar Nagendran's appointment as president of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit will be made on Saturday from the party headquarters in Delhi.

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  Nainar Nagendran, Tirunelveli MLA, to replace Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP chief

  April 11, 2025 21:05 IST

  Nagendran will replace Annamalai as the chief of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit.

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  Coimbatore: Dalit girl forced to write exam outside classroom during menstruation, sparks outrage

  April 10, 2025 13:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu: A menstruating Class 8 girl from a Dalit community was made to write her exam outside the classroom in Coimbatore, sparking outrage, inquiry, and public backlash.

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  Kumari Ananthan, senior Congress leader, dies at 93 | Tamil Nadu CM, other leaders pay tribute

  April 09, 2025 10:53 IST

  Senior Congress leader and former TNCC president Kumari Ananthan passed away at the age of 93 after a brief illness. A staunch Gandhian, Ananthan had a long political career, having served as both MP and MLA.

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  Madras High court extends interim protection to Kunal Kamra till April 17 in Shinde remarks case

  April 07, 2025 17:07 IST

  In a plea to the Bombay High Court asking for the FIR against him to be quashed, Kamra argued that the case against him infringed upon his constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression, right to profession and business of choice, and right to life and liberty.

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  PM Modi's subtle jibe at MK Stalin amid language row: 'At least sign your name in Tamil'

  April 06, 2025 18:24 IST

  During the Tamil Nadu visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a rally, said the letters he receives from Tamil Nadu leaders don't have signatures in the Tamil language.

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  From Pambam bridge to Chennai Metro | Top quotes of PM Modi in Tamil Nadu

  April 06, 2025 17:56 IST

  PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for Tamil and asserted that all efforts are on to take the language across the world and asked the Tamil Nadu government to impart medical education in Tamil medium to benefit the poor.

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  Pamban Bridge inauguration: PM Modi launches India's first vertical sea bridge | WATCH

  April 06, 2025 13:20 IST

  Pamban Bridge inauguration: The Pamban railway bridge aims to improve the connectivity to the spiritual coastal city of Rameswaram, which is flocked by devotees from different parts of the country and the globe throughout the year.

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  Pamban bridge: India’s first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram was launched by PM Modi today

  April 06, 2025 13:29 IST

  The Pamban bridge, built at a cost of Rs 550 crore, is constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints.

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  Rain alert! IMD issues warnings of thunderstorms in several districts in Tamil Nadu, check details

  April 05, 2025 13:22 IST

  Weather update: The adverse weather conditions can also lead to waterlogging and slippery roads, the IMD predicted. The rain can also give way to traffic snarls.

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  I'm not in race of Tamil Nadu BJP state chief, will select leader 'unanimously': Annamalai

  April 04, 2025 17:18 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Annamalai said that BJP is a national party and in order to defeat the corrupt DMK government in Tamil Nadu, the party has to make certain decisions.

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  MK Stalin says DMK to challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court, calls it 'attack on Constitution'

  April 03, 2025 17:20 IST

  Waqf Bill: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha early on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate. All amendments proposed by Opposition members were rejected through voice votes.

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  Chennai weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in isolated places till Sunday, issues yellow alert

  April 03, 2025 8:39 IST

  The Chennai-based Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in isolated places until Sunday. This is primarily because of a cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood and it is expected to bring widespread showers across the state.

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  MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf Amendment Bill

  April 02, 2025 15:43 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: The bill seeks to amend Act of 1995 and also seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. It aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process etc.

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  Ooty shutdown: Business owners, auto and taxi drivers protest against new e-pass system

  April 02, 2025 11:25 IST

  The protesting shopowners and tourist and taxi operators wanted the withdrawal of the e-pass system, saying it was affecting their livelihood. The protes mainly affected tourists as they did not have access to hotel rooms and food as hotels remained closed.

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  Chennai-bound domestic flight suffers tyre burst, makes emergency landing

  March 30, 2025 9:40 IST

  Flight makes emergency landing: Before landing, the pilot detected the tyre-burst and alerted authorities, and they acted as per norms for landing under such circumstances.

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  Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill, Stalin says it will destroy Muslim rights

  March 27, 2025 13:54 IST

  MK Stalin said the central government is inserting schemes that are against state rights, culture, and tradition. In India, various cultures, traditions, and languages are present, but they are doing it with the intention of taking revenge on the states, he said.

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  Sri Lankan Navy detains 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen, moves them to Kangesanthurai camp for investigation

  March 27, 2025 12:06 IST

  Earlier on March 20, 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing outside the approved boundaries.

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  Amit Shah and EPS announce BJP-AIADMK reunion: How did this alliance perform in the past?

  April 11, 2025 17:24 IST

  In the past two elections to Lok Sabha and previous Assembly polls, the AIADMK has not been able to put up a strong show and has also faced factionalism. The BJP is also keen to improve its prospects in Tamil Nadu after a determined effort in the last Lok Sabha polls.

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  Palaniswami after meeting Amit Shah: 'AIADMK-BJP alliance will be decided ahead of Tamil Nadu polls'

  March 26, 2025 16:19 IST

  The meeting between Edappadi K Palaniswami and Amit Shah assumes significance as AIADMK was an ally of BJP in NDA before parting ways in 2023, and the two parties are gearing up for the Assembly polls next year.

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  Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical sea bridge, to be inaugurated soon: Key features and timeline

  March 26, 2025 16:03 IST

  The new Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift rail bridge, is set to be inaugurated by April 2025. Spanning 2.10 km, it connects Mandapam and Rameswaram, replacing the 105-year-old bridge with advanced automation for seamless rail and maritime movement.

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  Chennai: Rippling co-founder alleges harassment by wife: 'Kidnapped son, filed fake rape case'

  March 24, 2025 23:34 IST

  Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of the USD 10 billion tech firm Rippling, has accused his wife of infidelity and false rape case.

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  Delimitation meeting by DMK a 'big drama' to hide issues including corruption: AIADMK

  March 23, 2025 23:28 IST

  AIADMK general secreatry alleged that the people were upset due to issues like increased property tax, water tax, power tariff hikes, and other grievances that have surfaced over the four years of DMK rule.

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  MK Stalin pushes for 25-year delimitation freeze, panel seeks legal-political action plan

  March 22, 2025 18:53 IST

  Speaking at the first Joint Action Committee meeting, Stalin said the proposed population-based delimitation exercise after the next census could significantly reduce parliamentary representation for states that have successfully controlled population growth through social and welfare initiatives.

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  Tamil Nadu: Three Rameswaram fishermen captured by Sri Lankan Navy, boat seized in Palkbay

  March 18, 2025 22:27 IST

  Three fishermen from Rameswaram were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime border, sparking concerns and calls for a permanent solution from Indian authorities.