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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.

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  BJP announces alliance with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 elections, EPS to be CM candidate

  April 11, 2025 22:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Giving details about the NDA alliance for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Amit Shah said these elections will be contested under the leadership of PM Modi at a national level and under the leadership of AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami at the state level.

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  Who is Nainar Nagendran, the new Tamil Nadu BJP chief? All you need to know about him

  April 11, 2025 16:54 IST

  The official announcement of Nainar Nagendran's appointment as president of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit will be made on Saturday from the party headquarters in Delhi.

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  Nainar Nagendran, Tirunelveli MLA, to replace Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP chief

  April 11, 2025 21:05 IST

  Nagendran will replace Annamalai as the chief of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit.

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  Coimbatore: Dalit girl forced to write exam outside classroom during menstruation, sparks outrage

  April 10, 2025 13:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu: A menstruating Class 8 girl from a Dalit community was made to write her exam outside the classroom in Coimbatore, sparking outrage, inquiry, and public backlash.

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  Kumari Ananthan, senior Congress leader, dies at 93 | Tamil Nadu CM, other leaders pay tribute

  April 09, 2025 10:53 IST

  Senior Congress leader and former TNCC president Kumari Ananthan passed away at the age of 93 after a brief illness. A staunch Gandhian, Ananthan had a long political career, having served as both MP and MLA.

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  Madras High court extends interim protection to Kunal Kamra till April 17 in Shinde remarks case

  April 07, 2025 17:07 IST

  In a plea to the Bombay High Court asking for the FIR against him to be quashed, Kamra argued that the case against him infringed upon his constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression, right to profession and business of choice, and right to life and liberty.

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  Pamban bridge: India’s first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram was launched by PM Modi today

  April 06, 2025 13:29 IST

  The Pamban bridge, built at a cost of Rs 550 crore, is constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints.

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  I'm not in race of Tamil Nadu BJP state chief, will select leader 'unanimously': Annamalai

  April 04, 2025 17:18 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Annamalai said that BJP is a national party and in order to defeat the corrupt DMK government in Tamil Nadu, the party has to make certain decisions.

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  Chennai weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in isolated places till Sunday, issues yellow alert

  April 03, 2025 8:39 IST

  The Chennai-based Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in isolated places until Sunday. This is primarily because of a cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood and it is expected to bring widespread showers across the state.

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  Chennai-bound domestic flight suffers tyre burst, makes emergency landing

  March 30, 2025 9:40 IST

  Flight makes emergency landing: Before landing, the pilot detected the tyre-burst and alerted authorities, and they acted as per norms for landing under such circumstances.

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  Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill, Stalin says it will destroy Muslim rights

  March 27, 2025 13:54 IST

  MK Stalin said the central government is inserting schemes that are against state rights, culture, and tradition. In India, various cultures, traditions, and languages are present, but they are doing it with the intention of taking revenge on the states, he said.

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  Sri Lankan Navy detains 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen, moves them to Kangesanthurai camp for investigation

  March 27, 2025 12:06 IST

  Earlier on March 20, 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing outside the approved boundaries.

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  Amit Shah and EPS announce BJP-AIADMK reunion: How did this alliance perform in the past?

  April 11, 2025 17:24 IST

  In the past two elections to Lok Sabha and previous Assembly polls, the AIADMK has not been able to put up a strong show and has also faced factionalism. The BJP is also keen to improve its prospects in Tamil Nadu after a determined effort in the last Lok Sabha polls.

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  Palaniswami after meeting Amit Shah: 'AIADMK-BJP alliance will be decided ahead of Tamil Nadu polls'

  March 26, 2025 16:19 IST

  The meeting between Edappadi K Palaniswami and Amit Shah assumes significance as AIADMK was an ally of BJP in NDA before parting ways in 2023, and the two parties are gearing up for the Assembly polls next year.