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  Sri Lankan president makes surprise visit to Katchatheevu island after Vijay's call for reclaiming

  September 02, 2025 16:02 IST

  Dissanayake, who was in Jaffna to launch welfare programmes and review the expansion of the Mayilidi Fishing Port, travelled by Navy speedboat to Katchatheevu with senior defence officials.

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  Chennai weather: IMD predicts heavy rains, thunderstorms today' orange alert in parts of Tamil Nadu

  August 22, 2025 10:01 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu on August 22.

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  TVK's Vijay to contest Tamil Nadu polls from Madurai East, rules out alliance with BJP, DMK

  August 21, 2025 23:56 IST

  Vijay said the Assembly polls next year will see the TVK scripting a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's political history similar to the achievements of the regional parties in the 1967 and 1977 Assembly elections.

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  Madras HC bars Tamil Nadu govt from using political leader names, symbols in welfare scheme ads

  August 01, 2025 14:46 IST

  The bench also noted that it was impermissible to mention the name of political personalities in the nomenclature of a government scheme.

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  Panneerselvam to join DMK? His meet with Stalin hours after quitting NDA sparks buzz

  July 31, 2025 22:39 IST

  O Panneerselvam, who was expelled from the AIADMK in 2022, had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in an alliance with the NDA.

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  Ex-Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam exits NDA hours after meeting MK Stalin

  July 31, 2025 22:29 IST

  The announcement was made by Panneerselvam's supporter Panruti Ramachandran while speaking to reporters in Chennai. He further said that Panneerselvam, who is popularly known as OPS, will tour several parts of the state in view of the assembly elections, scheduled to be held next year.

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  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin admitted to hospital, necessary diagnostic tests being done

  July 21, 2025 14:16 IST

  Giving details, Apollo Hospitals' medical services director Dr Anil B G said Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin had mild giddiness during his routine morning walking and has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai for evaluation of his symptoms and the necessary diagnostic tests are being done.

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  New national highway to come up in Tamil Nadu as Union Cabinet gives nod: Check project cost

  July 01, 2025 17:19 IST

  The Know will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a capital cost of Rs 1,853 crore, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while briefing on the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting.

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  Amit Shah says Annamalai will get national role but he will continue work in Tamil Nadu

  June 27, 2025 20:57 IST

  It should be noted that this isn’t the first time that Amit Shah has hinted at a bigger role for Annamalai outside Tamil Nadu. After Annamalai stepped down as the state BJP president in April and Nainar Nagendran was appointed his successor, Amit Shah had lauded his tenure in the state.

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  Chennai weather update: Today's rain chances and 10-day forecast

  June 09, 2025 19:41 IST

  Check today’s Chennai weather forecast with current temperature, rain chances, and a 10-day outlook.

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  Kamal Haasan files nomination for Rajya Sabha election from Tamil Nadu in presence of CM Stalin

  June 06, 2025 19:00 IST

  Rajya Sabha Election 2025: The Election Commission of India earlier announced the schedule for the biennial elections to fill six Rajya Sabha seats – one-third of the seats from Tamil Nadu – that are set to fall vacant on July 24.

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  Anna University sexual harassment case: Tamil Nadu court sentences convict to minimum 30 years' jail

  June 02, 2025 13:34 IST

  A Mahila Court in Chennai has sentenced Gnanasekaran, convicted of sexually harassing a student on the Anna University campus in December 2024, to life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years without remission. The court found him guilty on all 11 charges filed by the prosecution.

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  Four killled, three injured as car hits family while crossing road in Madurai

  May 25, 2025 10:31 IST

  The incident occurred near Usilampatti, according to Madurai Superintendent of Police Arvind. Further investigation is underway.

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  Tamil Nadu bus conductor's quick thinking saves dozens of passengers after driver collapses on wheel

  May 24, 2025 17:00 IST

  TV footage from inside the bus showed the moment Prabhu collapsed after experiencing severe chest pain, losing control of the vehicle. The conductor and several passengers immediately rushed to assist him.

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  NEP row: MK Stalin govt moves Supreme Court against Centre for withholding funds

  May 21, 2025 10:31 IST

  The Tamil Nadu government in the petition sought the release of more than Rs 2000 crores under Samagira Sikha Scheme and urged the SC to fix a time frame and sought the recovery of the amount with a future interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the principal sum.

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  Tamil Nadu: 4 workers killed in landslide in Sivaganga, CM Stalin Announces ex-gratia for families

  May 20, 2025 18:47 IST

  Four workers died and one was injured in a landslide at a Sivaganga stone quarry in Tamil Nadu; CM Stalin announced ex-gratia for victims' families and ordered a safety probe.

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  Tamil Nadu govt increases Pongal festival bonus, announces DA hike by 2% for 16 lakh employees

  April 28, 2025 15:42 IST

  MK Stalin made a slew of announcements aimed at ensuring the welfare of state government employees and teachers, including a manifold jump in the "marriage advance " and a 2 percent DA hike. Making the announcements in the state Assembly, the CM also proposed various benefits to pensioners.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces major cabinet reshuffle after ministers resignation

  April 27, 2025 22:59 IST

  Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy and Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji resigned on Sunday night.

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  Four, including two minors, killed in cracker blast in TN's Salem district

  April 26, 2025 14:46 IST

  The mishap occured when a bundle of firecrackers, carried in a gunny bag on a two-wheeler for bursting during the Draupadi Amman temple festival, caught fire and exploded.

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  Three fresh cases of Covid reported in Chennai, no active case in Tamil Nadu so far

  April 22, 2025 20:05 IST

  Coronavirus: About 32 people were subjected to RT-PCR test. There have been no active cases in the state as of April 20.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin alleges NEET, three-language policy are tactics to 'impose' Hindi in Tamil Nadu

  April 20, 2025 17:11 IST

  The language row between Tamil Nadu and the Centre has been ongoing for very long, however, it was amplified due to the three-language formula proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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  Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu AC suburban train service begins: Check ticket prices, route, timings

  April 19, 2025 14:06 IST

  The AC EMU service was flagged off from Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu at 7 am and saw eager passengers enjoying the ride. Southern Railway stated that the introduction of the AC EMU is part of its efforts to offer a more comfortable travel experience to commuters.

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  BJP hits out at DMK for using 'temple' replica on Karunanidhi memorial, says assault on Hindu belief

  April 18, 2025 9:32 IST

  BJP leader Narayanan Thirupathy demanded an apology from Chief Minister MK Stalin over the issue and asked him to order an immediate removal of the temple replica.

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  Heavy rains lash Chennai, waterlogging reported in many areas | Video

  April 16, 2025 14:20 IST

  Chennai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat but also causing significant waterlogging in various parts of the city. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) deployed teams to clear clogged drains and facilitate water runoff.

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  Air India’s Chennai-Delhi flight delayed for hours, passengers made to deboard after wait

  April 15, 2025 15:01 IST

  An Air India flight from Chennai to Delhi (AI 2836) was delayed by nearly five hours on Tuesday due to a technical snag, with around 180 passengers made to deboard after waiting an hour onboard. The airline cited "operational reasons" and said the delay was being addressed.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution to protect state rights, forms panel led by retired SC judge

  April 15, 2025 13:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a landmark resolution to protect state rights, forming a committee led by retired SC judge Justice Kurian Joseph. CM MK Stalin accused the center of eroding federal principles.

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  Premalatha Vijayakant recalls PM Modi's bond with late Vijayakant: 'He is like brother to us'

  April 14, 2025 22:50 IST

  Premalatha Vijayakant recalled the deep, brotherly bond between PM Modi and late actor-politician Vijayakant, emphasising their friendship beyond politics.

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  Tamil Nadu: Tragic electrocution during temple festival claims three lives in Virudhunagar

  April 14, 2025 21:44 IST

  Three family members, including a seven-month pregnant woman, died of electrocution during a temple festival in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district while trying to save a man who touched a live wire.