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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.

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  Tamil Nadu: Medical student dies by suicide in Kanyakumari, names three in note

  October 09, 2023 11:21 IST

  The deceased, a native of Tuticorin, was pursuing a PG Medical second year and died by suicide in Kanyakumari. The woman named three people in her last note.

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  Chennai: Rs 753 crore transferred in pharmacy staff's bank account

  October 08, 2023 21:09 IST

  Chennai news: This is the third incident in the last month in Tamil Nadu with several hundreds of crores being deposited into a commoner's bank account.

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  Tamil Nadu: Four workers die in explosion at firecracker godown in Nagapattinam, police probe on

  October 05, 2023 6:50 IST

  The police said the workers were making firecrackers when the explosion took place in the godown in Nagapattinam. A case was registered into the matter and an investigation was initiated.

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  CM Stalin announces Rs 25 lakh cash prize to nine ISRO scientists from Tamil Nadu

  October 02, 2023 23:03 IST

  As a token of appreciation, the Tamil Nadu Government is awarding each of these scientists Rs 25 lakhs, recognising their immense talent and achievements.

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  AIADMK chief Palaniswami accuses DMK of negligence in Cauvery river dispute

  October 01, 2023 14:47 IST

  Palaniswami, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, alleged that the DMK was supporting the Congress government in Karnataka to safeguard the interests of its family members who have businesses there.

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  AIADMK to fight 2024 Lok Sabha Polls with our own alliance, no ties with BJP: KP Munusamy

  September 28, 2023 15:58 IST

  K P Munusamy emphasised that an important meeting involving senior leaders, district secretaries, MLAs, and MPs had taken place on September 25, during which the unanimous decision to exit from the BJP-led NDA was made, reflecting the sentiments of over 2 crore AIADMK cadres.

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  My govt gave 22,000 government jobs in two years, more to come: Tamil Nadu MK CM Stalin

  September 27, 2023 21:51 IST

  While addressing the government event, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urged the Centre to give priority to government job aspirants from his state. He asserted his government will provide 50,000 jobs in the next two years.

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  'National leadership will give a timely response': Tamil Nadu BJP chief on AIADMK leaving NDA

  September 26, 2023 6:09 IST

  The BJP and the AIADMK till now fought three Lok Sabha elections together in 1998, 2004 and 2019 and the saffron party was expecting to go to the next General Election with the Dravidian party. Now, it would be interesting to see the next move of the BJP.

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  AIADMK snaps ties with NDA in Tamil Nadu, passes resolution to end alliance with BJP

  September 25, 2023 18:38 IST

  The alliance between the AIADMK and the BJP was a failure in both the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and the 2021 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

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  'NEET 0': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin slams Centre's PG cut-off decision

  September 21, 2023 16:10 IST

  FAIMA described the decision to make zero percentile candidates eligible for postgraduate seats as a mockery of the healthcare system.

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  Tamil Nadu: Stalin terms Women's Reservation Bill 'poll gimmick', AIADMK welcomes quota

  September 20, 2023 19:59 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said the delimitation is like a Sword of Damocles hanging over the head of Tamil Nadu and south India.

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  Tamil Nadu: Chennai court denies bail to jailed minister V Senthil Balaji in PMLA Case

  September 20, 2023 17:04 IST

  Minister V Senthil Balaji, a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu, was arrested in early September 2023 following allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering.

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  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin demands states be allowed to decide on quantum of reservation

  September 19, 2023 23:19 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin targeted the Centre saying it is not properly implementing the reservation policy.

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  Tamil Nadu farmers block railway tracks in protest, seek release of Cauvery river water

  September 19, 2023 21:19 IST

  Approximately 80,000 acres of land in the Thiruvarur district have been planted with paddy crops, and farmers fear that the diminishing water levels could jeopardize their livelihoods.

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  Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates 1,591 houses for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees

  September 17, 2023 17:05 IST

  The inauguration was conducted through video conferences, and the new houses are spread across 12 other districts, including Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Virudhunagar, and Sivaganga.

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  Tamil Nadu: NIA launches searches in Chennai, Coimbatore in suspected terror module case

  September 16, 2023 11:43 IST

  Searches were being held at the premises of various individuals in Chennai, Coimbatore and Tenkasi, the sources added.

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  ​Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji's judicial custody extended for 14 days

  September 15, 2023 19:39 IST

  Senthil Balaji was arrested on June 14 by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam when he was the Transport Minister during an earlier AIADMK regime.

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  Chennai Police arrests former VHP leader for derogatory remarks on BR Ambedkar, Dalits

  September 14, 2023 14:55 IST

  Former VHP leader RBVS Maniyan was arrested by Police from his Chennai residence.

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  Tamil Nadu to launch basic income scheme for women on September 15: Know details

  September 13, 2023 19:17 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin made the announcement while addressing a gathering of women in Chennai. He said that the scheme would benefit over 20 lakh women in the state.

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  Tamil Nadu: Kalaignar Centenary Medical Research Centre worth Rs 100 cr to be set up in Chennai

  September 10, 2023 22:42 IST

  Chief Minister M K Stalin would take part in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the proposed facility, Subramanian, also the Pro-Chancellor of the University, said.

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  VIDEO: Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway to start by January 2024, says Nitin Gadkari

  September 08, 2023 9:14 IST

  Bengaluru Chennai Expressway: Earlier, in July, Nitin Gadkari said that central government has set a provisional target for the construction of about 13,800 kilometre National Highways (NHs) in 2023-24.Against the set target for the year, 2250 km has already been constructed till June 2023, he said.

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  Sanatan remarks row: Will face cases legally, says DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin

  September 07, 2023 12:57 IST

  DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin had during an event in Tamil Nadu compared the Sanatan Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria, a comment that sparked a backlash from political parties.