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  Chennai Power Outage: Electricity supply to be suspended today | List of affected areas, timings

  August 28, 2024 9:23 IST

  Tamil Nadu capital city will experience a scheduled power cut in several areas on August 28 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance work.

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  Sri Lankan Navy arrests eight fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to Centre

  August 27, 2024 16:03 IST

  In the latest instance, eight fishermen who set sail from Rameswaram were arrested and their boat seized, Stalin told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a letter.

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  'Asked to prove Hindu identity': Actress Namitha claims discrimination during temple visit

  August 26, 2024 23:32 IST

  Actress Namitha Vankawala accuses Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple authorities of discrimination. Said, was asked to prove her Hindu faith during her visit to the temple.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed in explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory

  August 25, 2024 12:06 IST

  The exact reason behind what caused the explosion is not clear.

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  11 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy, Tamil Nadu CM urges centre's immediate intervention

  August 24, 2024 15:01 IST

  The Sri Lankan Navy detained 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries. Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged the central government to secure their release amid increasing tensions.

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  Tamil actor Vijay unveils Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam's flag, pledges to follow path of social justice

  August 22, 2024 10:38 IST

  Tamil actor Vijay had, earlier, said his party - Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam - would contest Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. Tamil Nadu has a rich legacy of actors who sought electoral fortune in the elections. Vijay is the latest entry into the elite club of actor-turned-politicians in the state.

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  Former Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan passes away at 83 in Chennai

  August 19, 2024 16:13 IST

  General Padmanabhan served as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from October 2000 to December 2002, successfully leading the Indian Army during Operation Parakram.

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  13 girls sexually abused at fake NCC camp in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri, school principal arrested

  August 19, 2024 12:18 IST

  A probe report stated that the private school had no NCC unit and a group approached the school management with the claim that hosting such a camp would qualify them for one, police said.

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  Rajnath Singh releases commemorative coin in honour of M Karunanidhi, Tamil Nadu CM thanks PM Modi

  August 18, 2024 22:43 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Singh released the coin in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, son of Karunanidhi, who received it.

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  Director General of Indian Coast Guard Rakesh Pal dies in Chennai after cardiac arrest

  August 19, 2024 6:07 IST

  Rakesh Pal had taken charge as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19 in 2023. Under his apex supervision, the Coast Guard carried out many major operations and exercises that included theseizure of drugs and narcotic substances and gold worth crores of rupees.

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  Trainee doctor at Coimbatore Medical College alleges molestation, police take action

  August 17, 2024 11:01 IST

  Following the incident night security around the hostel has been further increased.

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  Uttar Pradesh man detained at Chennai airport after used bullets found in his handbag

  August 15, 2024 17:41 IST

  According to Chennai airport officials, the UP man told the interrogators that he was not aware of the used shells in his bag and that the bag belonged to his brother who was serving in the Army.

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  Tamil Nadu: 4-year-old boy dies of suspected rabies in Ranipet district

  August 14, 2024 16:51 IST

  The boy was admitted to Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital ever since. However, he did not show any improvement during his stay in the hospital and passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday.

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  Tamil Nadu: Five students dead, two injured after lorry collided with car in Tiruvallur

  August 12, 2024 10:14 IST

  The students were travelling in the car on the Chennai-Tirupati National Highway when it rammed into a lorry near the Thiruthani area in Thiruvallur.

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  'No historical record of Lord Ram's existence': Tamil Nadu Minister remark triggers row, BJP slams

  August 03, 2024 11:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu Minister Sivasankar has claimed that there is no evidence of Lord Ram's existence and urged people to celebrate the legacy of Rajendra Chola instead. This statement has prompted K Annamalai to question the DMK's stance on Lord Ram.

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  Police shoot at, nab suspect in BJP Tamil Nadu functionary murder case

  July 29, 2024 22:10 IST

  Tamil Nadu Police reported that a suspect in the murder of BJP leader Sevalkumar attacked a police officer while attempting to escape but was shot and apprehended.

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  BJP leader killed in Tamil Nadu, special police teams formed to nab culprits

  July 28, 2024 20:32 IST

  Following the murder of BJP district secretary Sevalkumar in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu Police have initiated an investigation with special teams deployed to capture the perpetrators.

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK worker hacked to death in Cuddalore district, two detained

  July 28, 2024 18:42 IST

  Tamil Nadu saw two political murder cases - one was in Cuddalore where an AIADMK worker was killed and another one was in Sivaganga where a BJP worker was targeted.

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  DMK holds protest against Centre for neglecting Tamil Nadu in Union Budget | VIDEO

  July 27, 2024 10:49 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting a Union Budget 2024-25 made major announcements for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday (July 23), including a boost in infrastructure.

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  Tamil Nadu: ED attaches assets of DMK leader K Ponmudy, son in mining-linked PMLA case

  July 26, 2024 19:59 IST

  K Ponmudy, Minister for Higher Education, is accused of providing mining licenses to his family members using which Red Earth was extracted illegally beyond the permitted limits.

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  Stalin accuses Centre of ignoring Tamil Nadu in budget, to boycott NITI Aayog meet

  July 23, 2024 21:22 IST

  Recalling his wishlist for Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that none of the representations from the state have been considered for announcement in the union budget.

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  Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing

  July 23, 2024 10:40 IST

  This came days after massive protests by fishermen in Rameswaram, who demanded the release of 74 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka this year. India and Sri Lanka regularly spar over the issue of fishermen, with several Indian fisherfolk arrested every year.

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  Airline operations at Chennai airport affected, 6-8 flights cancelled amid Microsoft outage

  July 20, 2024 17:49 IST

  According to the company which provides third-party security updates to the Satya Nadella-run tech giant, on July 19, at 9.30 am (India time), it released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems following which the IT giant faced its biggest-ever outage.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin plays down reports of becoming Tamil Nadu Deputy CM | What did he say?

  July 20, 2024 14:25 IST

  Udhayanidhi's remarks have put to rest the reports about his elevation while highlighting the party's focus on the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. The party leader also called on supporters to enhance their engagement on social media and to keep up with the party's activities.

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  Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi likely to be appointed as Deputy CM soon, say sources

  July 19, 2024 9:49 IST

  In 2009, Udhayanidhi Stalin was appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister when his father M Karunanidhi was CM, catapulting him into the big league of Tamil Nadu politics.

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  Chennai: BSP leader murder accused shot dead in police custody

  July 14, 2024 10:26 IST

  BSP Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong was hacked to death in Chennai on July 5 by a gang and at least 11 suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

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  Tamil Nadu: DMK's Anniyur Siva pledges to work for people's welfare after Vikravandi bypolls victory

  July 13, 2024 18:47 IST

  Anniyur Siva, DMK's candidate from Vikravandi, pledges to prioritize welfare initiatives following his victory in the by-polls. He thanked Chief Minister MK Stalin and celebrated the win with party supporters.

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  Karachi-bound consignment from China containing banned chemicals seized at Tamil Nadu port

  July 11, 2024 17:01 IST

  Tear gas, riot control agents and other banned chemicals were part of the consignment which was seized at a Tamil Nadu port. The consignment was on its way to Pakistan's Karachi from China.