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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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  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 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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  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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  '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: 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.

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  MK Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking release of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka

  October 29, 2023 18:00 IST

  A total of 37 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested, and five of their fishing boats were confiscated by the Sri Lankan navy. These actions were taken after the fishermen were suspected of entering Sri Lankan territorial waters without permission.

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  CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by Maldives

  October 28, 2023 18:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the 12 detained fishermen had set out for a fishing trip on October 1 from the Tharuvaikulam Fish Landing Centre in Thoothukudi District, and they were apprehended by Maldives authorities after that.

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  CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill

  October 27, 2023 15:00 IST

  The Bill was passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2021, however, was returned by Governor RN Ravi. It was reintroduced in the House in 2022 and was sent to the Governor for reserving the same to Presidential assent.

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  Petrol bomb case: Fair probe 'killed', says Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan in fresh row with Stalin govt

  October 26, 2023 16:15 IST

  Petrol bomb Chennai: A Molotov cocktail was lobbed by a man in front of the Raj Bhavan's main gate on October 25, an incident which drew the Opposition's ire over the handling of law and order by the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu: 'Petrol bomb' hurled outside Raj Bhavan’s main gate, BJP’s Annamalai reacts sharply

  October 25, 2023 21:01 IST

  The police caught the accused person and his questioning regarding the incident is underway. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai hit out at the MK Stalin government and alleged that the "criminals have taken the streets".

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

  October 25, 2023 15:43 IST

  AIADMK had snapped ties with the BJP in September after which EPS had said that the party took the step only to respect party workers' feelings and there was no pressure from the former ally over the seat sharing in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. DMK alleged that AIADMK's opposition to BJP was "drama".

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  Tamil Nadu: Several feared dead after fatal collision between car and bus in Tiruvannamalai

  October 24, 2023 8:38 IST

  The accident occurred under circumstances that are yet to be fully detailed, and local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause and gather more information about the incident.

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  Tamil Nadu: Actress Gautami Tadimalla resigns from BJP, cites 'lack of support'

  October 23, 2023 8:57 IST

  Gautami, a well-known actress in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, joined the BJP in February 2021. Her move into politics was met with curiosity and anticipation from both her fans and political observers.

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  Madras high court reserves order on Senthil Balaji's bail application in money laundering case

  October 19, 2023 13:06 IST

  The minister suffered chest pain and was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital immediately after the arrest. Later, he was transferred to Kauvery Hospital where he underwent bypass surgery.

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  Madras High Court's Madurai bench denies permission for RSS rallies in THESE districts on October 22

  October 18, 2023 18:49 IST

  The matter was heard by the Madurai Bench of the High Court on Wednesday. This comes after the court had allowed the RSS to hold a route march of its cadre in Tamil Nadu on October 22 and 29.

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  Over 5,000 beneficiaries included in Tamil Nadu monthly grant for women family heads

  October 16, 2023 23:10 IST

  In order to ensure that not a single eligible beneficiary was left out, the government identified the eligible family heads and accordingly included them in the list of beneficiaries for the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam scheme.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two history-sheeters killed in police encounter in Thiruvallur

  October 12, 2023 20:58 IST

  The accused were armed and opened fire at police personnel during their escape attempt. In self-defense, the police returned fire, injuring the accused. Both the accused were taken to a nearby hospital but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.

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  Tamil Nadu: Farmer Unions call for 'bandh' against Karnataka over Cauvery water issue

  October 11, 2023 9:45 IST

  On September 16, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that this year, till September 14, his state should have received 103.5 tmc ft water. However, the state received only 38.4 tmc ft, a shortfall of 65.1 tmc ft, he added. Karnataka's alleged non-cooperation propelled farmers to resort to protests.

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  Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji seeks bail from Madras HC, plea to be heard on Wednesday

  October 10, 2023 14:12 IST

  Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 14, accused of involvement in a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam that occurred during his tenure as Transport Minister in a previous AIADMK government.