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  Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone warning issued, schools closed as heavy rains lash Chennai

  October 22, 2025 23:54 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone formation near Tamil Nadu’s coast brings heavy rainfall and flood risks. IMD warns of worsening weather, with schools closed in Chennai for safety.

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  Tamil Nadu: Red alert for extremely heavy rains ahead of possible cyclone, landfall on Thursday

  October 22, 2025 8:08 IST

  Tamil Nadu cyclone update: On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, heavy rain continued to lash northern districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai and Tiruvallur since midnight, driven by a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.

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  Tamil Nadu on alert: Heavy rains lash in Chennai, IMD issues red alert; CM Stalin reviews situation

  October 21, 2025 23:44 IST

  Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewed the situation with officials and directed that precautionary measures be put in place in view of the downpour.

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  Chennai rains: Streets waterlogged as heavy downpour hits Tamil Nadu capital

  October 20, 2025 10:38 IST

  Heavy rains lashed Chennai on Diwali morning, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and disruption of daily life across the city.

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  Chennai weather: Rain expected, warning for 12 districts; check IMD’s latest forecast

  October 15, 2025 7:45 IST

  Bihar Assembly PollsChennai weather: Tamil Nadu will continue to see rain with thunder and lightning in parts of the city, and fishermen have been warned of strong winds along the coast. Check IMD update.

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  Bomb threat to TVK chief Vijay's Chennai residence, days after Karur stampede

  October 09, 2025 10:21 IST

  TVK chief Vijay bomb threat: Police and bomb squad carried out extensive searches at Vijay's residence in Chennai after the bomb threat.

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  Air India's Colombo-Chennai flight carrying 158 passengers cancelled after bird hit

  October 07, 2025 14:46 IST

  The aircraft has been grounded, and extensive checks were carried out by the Air India engineers and the airline officials cancelled its return journey due to the incident.

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  Nine dead after mishap at under-construction thermal plant in Chennai, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

  September 30, 2025 22:58 IST

  An under-construction thermal power plant collapsed n Chennai on Tuesday. Several are feared dead, according to reports.

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  Karur stampede: Madras High Court to hear today Vijay's TVK's plea seeking CBI probe

  September 29, 2025 10:24 IST

  Karur stampede: At least 41 people, including 18 women and 10 children, died in a stampede that broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on September 27.

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  Vijay receives bomb threat day after Karur stampede; security tightened at TVK chief's Chennai home

  September 28, 2025 23:40 IST

  Karur stampede: Security was tightened at TVK chief Vijay's residence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This comes a day after the stampede at his rally in Karur in which 40 people were killed.

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  Tamil Nadu Stampede: 36 dead during TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur; PM Modi reacts | Highlights

  September 28, 2025 0:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu Stampede Highlights: Chief Minister MK Stalin has taken cognisance of the incident and will also visit Karur to take a stock of the situation. He also directed officials to provide immediate assistance to the injured.

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  Tamil Nadu Minister T Rajaa says women in North judged by husband; BJP hits out

  September 26, 2025 19:01 IST

  T Rajaa's remarks drew sharp reaction from the BJP, with saffron party's Shehzad Poonawalla saying the ruling DMK has crossed all the limits, insulting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and the entire North India.

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  Chennai weather update: IMD predicts wet week with spells of heavy showers. Check full forecast

  September 16, 2025 6:59 IST

  Chennai weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Chennai and several districts of Tamil Nadu throughout this week.

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  Ramadoss sacks son Anbumani from PMK: What does it mean and how will it impact Tamil Nadu politics?

  September 12, 2025 13:23 IST

  PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss expelled his son Anbumani Ramadoss over leadership clashes, deepening party divisions ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections and threatening its Vanniyar vote base and alliance prospects.

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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.