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  TN: ED officer, arrested for accepting Rs 20 lakh bribe, sent to judicial custody till Dec 15

  December 01, 2023 22:45 IST

  The ED official was caught red-handed for taking a bribe from a doctor. He along with other officials were threatening people and extorting money from them in return of closing their cases.

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  Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains batter Chennai; CM Stalin mobilises ministers for relief efforts

  November 30, 2023 0:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Chennai and northern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu experienced intense rainfall as a low-pressure system developed into a well-marked one. Chief Minister MK Stalin promptly instructed officials to provide vital assistance.

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  Tamil Nadu: Bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kerala catches fire on Dharmapuri-Salem Highway | VIDEO

  November 28, 2023 18:01 IST

  In the video that surfaced on social media, the bus is seen burning like a ball of fire. However, no causality or injury was reported in the incident.

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  Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin unveils VP Singh statue in Chennai, advocates nationwide caste census | VIDEO

  November 27, 2023 20:06 IST

  Former Prime Minister VP Singh's statue stands near the memorial of late DMK president M Karunanidhi on Marina Beach. Stalin stressed the importance of teaching Singh's history to students and commended his firm implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendation.

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  'NEET was imposed on Tamil Nadu, state will be exempted,' says MK Stalin

  November 26, 2023 17:56 IST

  In his address, Stalin credited his late father and former chief minister M Karunanidhi for creating robust health and medical infrastructure in Tamil Nadu under past DMK governments.

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  Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash Chennai, warning issued for over 10 other districts

  November 25, 2023 10:21 IST

  The authorities announced a holiday for schools in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts following heavy rains.

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  Doctors conducting 'two-finger test' on rape survivors will be guilty of misconduct: Madras HC

  November 24, 2023 13:00 IST

  The Madras High Court has issued a warning, stating that those conducting two-finger tests in rape cases will also be considered guilty of misconduct. It is worth noting that the Supreme Court had already imposed a ban on the two-finger test earlier.

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  Tamil Nadu in process of developing green hydrogen hub, says Industries Minister Rajaa

  November 23, 2023 18:03 IST

  The Tamil Nadu minister said that the electric vehicle sector would get tremendous visibility during the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet to be held in January next year.

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  Tamil Nadu: 'Mask up', Coimbatore administration issues notice amid spike in fever cases

  November 22, 2023 16:11 IST

  Coimbatore administration said rains in the last couple of days caused the sudden rise in fever cases in the district. The authority urged people to follow Covid-like norms such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and avoiding crowds.

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  Tamil Nadu Police disperses protestors staging demonstration against govt

  November 21, 2023 22:28 IST

  The protest, organised by the Tamil Nadu Anaithu Vivasaya Sangangalin Poratta Kuzhu (The Struggle Committee of All Farmers Associations of Tamil Nadu) was held in several parts of the state including Tiruvarur and Krishnagiri.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopts 10 bills returned by Governor Ravi

  November 18, 2023 14:12 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi returned 10 out of the 12 bills sent to him for assent over the last three years.

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  Tamil Nadu: Five dead after truck collides with car in Tirupur district

  November 17, 2023 6:49 IST

  Tamil Nadu road accident: The deceased were identified as Tamilmani (51), Chitra (49), Selvarani (70), Balakrishnan (78), and Kalarani (50), said the police. Kalarani died while undergoing treatment at the Dharapuram Government Hospital.

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  Tamil Nadu: DMK Govt calls special Assembly session after Governor returns 10 Bills

  November 16, 2023 23:51 IST

  During the last hearing, the Supreme Court had observed that it was a matter of serious concern that the Governor was sitting on various Bills and other important documents sent to him by the government.

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  Watch | MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi rides bike as DMK flags off youth wing rally from Kanyakumari

  November 15, 2023 17:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi also drove the bike at the DMK's youth wing rally in Kanyakumari.

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  N Sankaraiah dies at 101: Remembering the freedom fighter and veteran Left leader

  November 15, 2023 17:03 IST

  Sankaraiah, a three-time MLA, served as the president and general secretary of the Marxist Party's affiliate, All India Kisan Sabha. He held the position of Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the CPI (M) from 1995 to 2002, and he was also the chief of the state committee of the farmers' body.

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  DMK accuses Governor RN Ravi of ideological posturing, alleges delay in assenting bills

  November 14, 2023 18:38 IST

  DMK's official publication, 'Murasoli,' accuses Governor R N Ravi of using public speeches to promote himself as a guardian of 'Sanatana,' labeling it as ideological propaganda against social justice.

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  Seven villages in THIS state celebrate silent Diwali to conserve birds in nearby sanctuary

  November 13, 2023 8:48 IST

  Over 900 families residing in the vicinity of the bird sanctuary opted not to burst crackers on Diwali to safeguard the birds and avoid startling them.

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  Tamil Nadu: Seven villages celebrate silent Diwali to conserve birds in nearby bird sanctuary

  November 12, 2023 20:56 IST

  As Diwali usually falls in the month of October or November, the more than 900 families living around the bird sanctuary took the decision to save the birds and not scare them off by bursting crackers.

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  Tamil Nadu: Five people killed, 60 injured after two buses collide in Thirupathur district

  November 11, 2023 11:21 IST

  Preliminary investigation has revealed that the one of the bus apparently lost control, and rammed into another bus which was coming from the opposite direction.

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  SC issues notice to Centre on TN plea against delay by Governor in assenting Bills

  November 10, 2023 19:49 IST

  Not only Tamil Nadu, other states including Punjab and West Bengal have also highlighted the issue of bills not being cleared by the Raj Bhavan.

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  Tamil Nadu: Seven students held for ragging, assaulting junior in Coimbatore college

  November 09, 2023 8:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: According to the police, all seven accused students are studying in their second year and were indulged in ragging and demanding money from the victim for liquor consumption.

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  Tamil Nadu: NIA files supplementary charge sheet against three in PFI case

  November 08, 2023 22:12 IST

  The NIA has filed the chargesheet against three accused including Abdul Razzak, Mohamed Yusuf, and Kyzer A for unlawful activities. The probing agency said that they (accused) were running operations across various locations in the state.

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  'Will oppose Sanatan forever': Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterates his stand amid legal proceeding in HC

  November 06, 2023 21:15 IST

  The judge posted to November 7, further hearing of the case, after Wilson and Advocate General R Shanmughasundaram sought time to file a counter affidavit to the application filed by the petitioner.

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  IT Department carries out searches for fourth consecutive day at premises linked to TN Minister Velu

  November 06, 2023 12:18 IST

  The Income Tax officials on Friday launched searches at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state minister EV Velu.

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  CM Stalin accuses BJP-led centre of 'daydreaming' about intimidating DMK with income tax searches

  November 05, 2023 23:09 IST

  In an address read out by his son and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Chief Minister stated that these actions were a response to the DMK's efforts to expose the BJP's "anti-people" stance.

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  Tamil Nadu weather: Rain lashes parts of state, more showers likely for next two days

  November 04, 2023 9:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: From October 1 till date, the region of Tamil Nadu recorded 12 cm of rainfall during the ongoing Northeast Monsoon against the normal rainfall of 19 cm, which is 40 per cent less than normal. Schools in the Chennai and Madurai districts are closed today due to heavy rainfall.

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  Tamil Nadu: Income Tax searches underway at residence, college of Minister EV Velu

  November 03, 2023 11:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: The searches were being held in different parts of the state, including Chennai, the sources said without divulging any further details in this matter.

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  Tamil Nadu: Six held for assaulting, urinating on two Dalit youths

  November 02, 2023 23:26 IST

  In a shocking incident, six people were arrested after they assaulted and urinated on two Scheduled Caste youths. The police have registered cases against the six accused under various sections of the IPC and also under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.