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  Lok Sabha polls: DMK finalises seat-sharing with allies CPI and CPI (M), allots them two seats each

  February 29, 2024 14:53 IST

  An official release from the DMK said the seat-sharing talks were finalised on Thursday.

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  'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat': PM unveils infrastructure projects worth over Rs 17,000 cr in Tuticorin

  February 28, 2024 14:14 IST

  PM Modi will also unveil India's first hydrogen fuel vessel developed indigenously at Cochin Shipyard Limited, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in hydrogen fuel vessel manufacturing.

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  Tamil Nadu: PM Modi offers prayers at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. See photos

  February 28, 2024 0:14 IST

  PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to southern states, will dedicate projects worth several thousand crores of rupees in Tamil Nadu on February 28. He earlier visited Kerala.

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  Video: PM Modi plays beats as German singer Cassandra Mae Spittmann sings devotional songs in TN

  February 27, 2024 23:30 IST

  PM Modi met German singer Cassandra Mae Spittmann during his visit to the southern states including Tamil Nadu and Kerala, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

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  PM Modi takes sharp dig at Oppn in Tamil Nadu, says 'those dreaming to break country's integrity...'

  February 27, 2024 18:21 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah had flagged off the padayatra from Rameshwaram on July 28 last year. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai led the yatra for over six months, which came to a conclusion on Tuesday in Tiruppur.

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  GK Vasan's Tamil Maanila Congress to contest Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with BJP, leaves AIADMK

  February 26, 2024 12:28 IST

  GK Vasan announced forging alliance with the BJP for the Lok Sabha polls. His party Tamil Maanila Congress left the alliance with the AIADMK.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: DMK begins seat allotment to allies in Tamil Nadu

  February 24, 2024 22:44 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: Both IUML and KMDK have been allotted the same seats they were given in the 2019 LS polls. KMDK general secretary ER Eswaran said the nominee to be named by his party will contest in the DMK's 'Rising Sun,' symbol.

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  Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa's AI-generated voice released by AIADMK on her 76th birth anniversary

  February 24, 2024 18:58 IST

  Jayalalithaa 76th birth anniversary: Jayalalithaa, fondly called 'Amma' by the people of Tamil Nadu, served the state for three terms, 1991-96, 2002-06 and 2011-14 as chief minister. She had acted in around 130 films.

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  Lok Sabha elections: 'Parties have right to make promises in poll manifesto', says CEC Rajiv Kumar

  February 24, 2024 17:20 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Election Commission has prepared a proforma to make parties to disclose their election promises. However, this aspect also relates to the pending court matter.

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  Congress’ three-term Tamil Nadu MLA Vijayadharani joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

  February 24, 2024 15:48 IST

  A three-time Congress MLA from Tamil Nadu, S Vijayadharani joined the BJP in the national capital in a major shot in the arm for the saffron party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

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  Tamil Nadu: Former CM M Karunanidhi's memorial to be inaugurated on February 26

  February 22, 2024 16:28 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Muthuvel Karunanidhi started his political career in 1953 with his involvement in the famous Kallakudi demonstration. He entered the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly by winning the Kulithalai seat in Tiruchirapalli.

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  Jayalalithaa's gold, diamond jewellery to be handed over to TN govt in March, rules Karnataka court

  February 21, 2024 12:03 IST

  In the same order, the Special Court had ordered the payment of Rs five crore to Karnataka for the expenses of the trial conducted in the State.

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  Agriculture budget 2024-25 presented in Tamil Nadu Assembly

  February 20, 2024 12:45 IST

  Steps to reduce chemical fertilisers in paddy crop, measures to nurture villages to help them tackle climate change were among the announcements the Minister made in the House.

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  Tamil Nadu govt presents budget with focus on '7 grand Tamil dream'

  February 19, 2024 11:30 IST

  Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the budget and made a slew of announcements. This included the "Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam," a housing scheme named after the late DMK patriarch and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

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  Congress appoints K Selvaperunthagai as its Tamil Nadu unit president

  February 18, 2024 12:35 IST

  The appointments come ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, slated to take place in April-May.

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  Tamil Nadu: Sale of cotton candy banned in state due to presence of cancer-inducing chemicals

  February 17, 2024 22:18 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Health Minister MA Subramanian ordered all food safety officers to take the required measures and strict action.

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  Tamil Nadu: 9 killed, several others injured in firecracker factory explosion in Virudhunagar

  February 17, 2024 15:36 IST

  A massive explosion took place in a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor Ravi of using assembly for 'political activities'

  February 15, 2024 21:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was apparently referring to R N Ravi's refusal to read out the customary address by the head of state on February 12.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes 'One Nation, One Election' and delimitation exercise

  February 14, 2024 14:51 IST

  The Tamil Nadu Assembly voiced its opposition to the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal and the upcoming delimitation exercise. Led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, the Assembly passed resolutions highlighting concerns about the impact on democratic principles and the state's interests.

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  Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, accused in cash-for-jobs scam resigns

  February 13, 2024 11:28 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had on August 12 filed a charge-sheet, running to 3,000 pages against Balaji Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji in a cash-for-jobs scam case.

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  TN Governor refuses to read govt's address in Assembly: 'It would amount to Constitutional travesty'

  February 12, 2024 18:01 IST

  In yet another instance of confrontation with the DMK dispensation in Tamil Nadu, Governor RN Ravi concluded his customary address within a few minutes. He asserted that he disagreed with the govt over the content and criticisd them 'not respecting' the national anthem.

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  NIA raids 21 locations across Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore car blast, ISIS recruitment case, 4 held

  February 11, 2024 19:56 IST

  NIA conducted raids at 21 locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with cases related to ISIS radicalization and the 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast. The agency revealed that susceptible youth were being recruited to carry out terrorist acts and unlawful activities.

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  Tamil Nadu: Luxury wrist watches worth Rs 1.70 crore seized at Chennai airport, passenger held

  February 10, 2024 20:08 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Investigations revealed that the passenger was acting as a 'carrier' and was supposed to deliver the watches to another individual for a monetary benefit, an official release from R Srinivasa Naik, Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport said on Saturday.

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  Chennai: Bomb threats rattle five private schools, police assure public safety

  February 08, 2024 14:22 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the origin and credibility of the bomb threats to determine the appropriate course of action.

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  Tamil Nadu: Six workers die, one missing as under-construction portion of building collapses in Ooty

  February 07, 2024 15:37 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Ooty General Hospital Dean Padmini confirmed the deaths of six people after portion of a building collapsed on Wednesday.

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  BJP gets big boost in Tamil Nadu as 15 ex-MLAs, mostly from AIADMK, and 1 former MP join party

  February 07, 2024 18:02 IST

  The new entrants in BJP will boost the presence of the saffron party in Tamil Nadu where the party is struggling to make a mark. The BJP failed to open its account in the Lok Sabha elections 2019.

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  CM Stalin returns from Spain visit with 'promising investments', gets warm welcome at airport

  February 07, 2024 10:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin highlighted the success of the trip, securing substantial investments for Tamil Nadu's growth. Stalin emphasised Spain's role in the state's development and commented on political dynamics, expressing skepticism about ambitious electoral goals.

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  Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 23 fishermen from Rameswaram

  February 04, 2024 20:02 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Last month, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 18 Indian fishermen and seized two Indian poaching trawlers in Lankan waters.