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  Congress acted under DMK pressure to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: BJP leader

  August 22, 2023 19:55 IST

  The reason is they have released water due to their 'ghamandia' ally DMK. The Congress has done to save its coalition. The DMK has a track record of pressuring the Congress and the Congress has a history of responding to it, the BJP leader said.

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  Karnataka: Special prayers organised for success of Chandrayaan-3 in Dakshina Kannada | Video

  August 21, 2023 16:01 IST

  People with excitement waiting for August 23 when the Vikram Lander will land on the Moon's surface in the south pole.

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  SC agrees to constitute bench to hear Tamil Nadu's plea on Cauvery River water-sharing dispute

  August 21, 2023 11:41 IST

  The states have been locked in a decades-long battle over the sharing of water from the Cauvery River, which is a major source of irrigation and drinking water for millions of people in the region.

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  Udhayanidhi leads DMK's state-wide hunger strike against NEET, father Stalin backs demonstration

  August 20, 2023 15:35 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said DMK won't stop until NEET exemption is secured as his party DMK leader and son Udhaynidhi staged a hunger strike seeking to abolish the premium exam for medical.

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  AIADMK celebrates 50th foundation year, Palaniswami inaugurates party’s Madurai conference

  August 20, 2023 14:54 IST

  Palaniswami vowed to bring back the AIADMK to power in the next assembly elections. He also criticised the DMK government for its handling of the state's affairs.

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  Tamil Nadu: Car goes up in flames in Chennai | VIDEO

  August 19, 2023 9:15 IST

  Tamil Nadu: This incident caused traffic disruption on the GST main road for an hour. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

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  'Move education to the state list of Constitution to scrap NEET', says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

  August 15, 2023 15:04 IST

  The Chief Minister in his Independence Day speech said that over 55,000 positions in various government departments will be filled soon.

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  Tamil Nadu: Stalin urges President Murmu to clear state's anti-NEET Bill at the earliest

  August 14, 2023 20:06 IST

  Writing to the President, Stalin pointed to the "unfortunate consequences" due to the delay in the grant of approval to the Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021 and urged her to provide assent immediately.

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  Tamil Nadu: 19-year-old boy who had failed NEET twice dies by suicide, father kills himself

  August 14, 2023 14:56 IST

  The deceased, Jagadeeswaran, was spotted hanging in his room in the city's Chromepet region on August 12. He was hurried to a nearby hospotal where he was proclaimed brought dead.

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  Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in residential building in Chennai, tenders present at spot

  August 13, 2023 23:48 IST

  Meanwhile, another incident of fire was reported from Kumbakonam district of Tamil Nadu where the flames engulfed a 7-storey clothing store.

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  'No need for Governor consent:' Tamil Nadu Health Minister on NEET bill

  August 13, 2023 23:09 IST

  The state Assembly had last year once again adopted a Bill seeking exemption for Tamil Nadu from NEET, after Ravi returned it earlier.

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  ED files charge sheet against TN minister, court sends him to judicial custody till August 25

  August 12, 2023 23:56 IST

  The charge sheet consisted more than 2,000 pages of annexures and 168-170 pages of operational documents, arraigning Balaji as an accused, the sources said.

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  Tamil Nadu: SC student attacked by classmates, CM Stalin concerned over 'casteism poison' in youth

  August 12, 2023 13:54 IST

  The sister of the boy also sustained injured in the incident at Nanguneri when the assailants barged into their house and thrashed the victim.

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  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, DMK leaders hold peace march on death anniversary of M Karunanidhi | WATCH

  August 07, 2023 10:44 IST

  Ruling DMK leaders commemorated the 5th death anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi. Karunanidhi was the founder of DMK.

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  'MK Stalin does not know Hindi or English that's why...': BJP's K Annamalai on language row

  August 06, 2023 6:54 IST

  Language is a politically very sensitive issue in Tamil Nadu. The state often saw a political stir over Hindi. The regional parties allege the BJP of Hindi imposition in the state.

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  ED seizes cash worth Rs 22 lakh, valuables from close associate of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaj

  August 05, 2023 17:15 IST

  Earlier, the Madras High Court reserved orders on writ petitions related to Balaji's continuance in the Cabinet despite his arrest and the withheld move by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi to dismiss him from the Council of Ministers.

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  Tamil Nadu: High Court frowns upon temple's decision to deny entry to widows

  August 05, 2023 16:05 IST

  The widowed woman wanted to participate in a two-day festival organised by the temple on August 8 and 9 and had even given a representation in this connection last month.

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  Tamil Nadu: Nirmala Sitharaman lays foundation stone for archeological museum in Adichanallur

  August 05, 2023 14:26 IST

  Adichanallur was one of the five archeological sites announced to be created as 'Iconic Sites' in the Union Budget 2020–21. It is an archeological site situated on the banks of the Tamirabarani River in this area.

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  Tamil Nadu: One more arrested in ISIS-inspired car bomb blast

  August 03, 2023 22:08 IST

  The prime accused in the case, Jamesha Mubeen, was killed when the car laden with an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in front of the ancient Arulmigu Kottai Sangameshwarar Thirukovil temple at Eswaran Kovil Street, Ukkadam, in Coimbatore on October 23, 2022.

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  Tamil Nadu weather: Temperature likely to rise in coastal districts for next four days | READ

  August 02, 2023 8:14 IST

  Tamil Nadu weather updates:A few districts like Madurai, Karur, Salem and Vellore might also witness an increase in the maximum temperature. They are likely to record around 38 degree Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius.

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  Chennai: Two history-sheeters shot dead by police after they attack cops

  August 01, 2023 10:30 IST

  Chennai: An inquiry into the matter ordered by the Tamil Nadu police. Two criminals succeeded to flee from the scene.

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  PM Modi likely to flag off Chennai-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express in Tamil Nadu on August 6

  July 31, 2023 17:12 IST

  This Vande Bahrat train, which will have eight coaches, would only stop at two locations: Trichy and Madurai.

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  Tomato price touch Rs 200 per kg in Tamil Nadu as rainfall badly hits crop in K'taka, Andhra Pradesh

  July 30, 2023 17:20 IST

  Tomato price update: PV Ahmad, a wholesale vegetable dealer in Koyambedu market while speaking to media said, “There is a shortage in the arrival of tomatoes from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh due to the heavy losses in crop due to intermittent rain in these states."

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  Tamil Nadu: Woman allegedly murders alcoholic husband in Erode, police case registered

  July 30, 2023 16:26 IST

  Tamil Nadu crime news: According to police, Balu (65) and his wife Eswari were living separately at Namakkalpalayam village in a rented house for the past few months.

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  Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, several injured in explosion in Krishnagiri firecracker factory godown

  July 29, 2023 15:46 IST

  The blaze spread to nearby shops and houses. Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations.

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  Indian Navy's INS Khanjar rescues 36 fishermen stranded in Bay of Bengal

  July 29, 2023 10:22 IST

  The Indian Naval Ship Khanjar's prompt intervention ensured their safe return to the Chennai harbor.

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  Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah slams Opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A, says nothing will happen by change in nam

  July 28, 2023 23:19 IST

  Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Tamil pitch, Shah said that he honoured Tamil culture by installing the 'sengol' in the new parliament building.

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  Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah flags off BJP's 'En Mann En Makkal Yatra' from Rameswaram | WATCH

  July 28, 2023 21:35 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah while flagging off K Annamalai's padayatra, took a jibe at the opposition's coalition saying 'naam badalane se kuchh nahi hota' (Name changing will not work).