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  'A true social service': Google Maps alerts Chennai commuters, motorists of Police Checkpoints

  Trending | July 24, 2024 8:48 IST

  Chennai driver uses Google Maps to warn others of police checkpoints, sparking amusement online. The marked location advises "Police irupanga helmet podhungo" (wear a helmet).

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  Who is Kamala Harris? All you need to know about Indian-origin leader fighting against Donald Trump

  World | July 22, 2024 1:00 IST

  Harris, a former US senator and California attorney general, would be the first woman to assume the presidency of the United States if nominated by her party and victorious in the November 5 election.

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  Airline operations at Chennai airport affected, 6-8 flights cancelled amid Microsoft outage

  July 20, 2024 17:49 IST

  According to the company which provides third-party security updates to the Satya Nadella-run tech giant, on July 19, at 9.30 am (India time), it released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems following which the IT giant faced its biggest-ever outage.

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  'This is weird': Chennai man complains about Zomato's 185 extra charge, faces backlash

  Trending | July 19, 2024 10:57 IST

  Man complains Zomato charges more than restaurant, sparking debate. Some agree, but many defend Zomato's fees for service and delivery convenience.

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  Madras HC rejects plea seeking slain TN BSP chief Armstrong's burial in party office premises

  July 07, 2024 17:08 IST

  BSP chief Mayawati termed the murder of K Armstrong, president of the party's Tamil Nadu unit, as "brutal", and said the government must act to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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  NEET-UG 2024 Row: Thalapathy Vijay opens up on ongoing debate, says 'exemption is only solution'

  July 03, 2024 12:38 IST

  Amid the ongoing debate over NEET paper leak, actor-turned-politician has finally broken his silence on the issue and said that the people have lost faith in the examination.

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  Karnataka High Court to hear BS Yediyurappa's plea to dismiss POCSO charges

  Karnataka | June 28, 2024 15:18 IST

  Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet under the POCSO Act, alleging offenses including sexual assault and harassment. Earlier, the High Court had barred Yediyurappa's arrest, citing his stature. Yediyurappa denies the allegations, vowing to contest them legally.

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  Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 58 in Kallakurichi, Kamal Haasan visits victims

  June 24, 2024 16:04 IST

  The state government has announced financial support for affected children, while a police investigation continues with seven arrests made so far. The death toll in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi hooch tragedy has reached 57, with 156 people still receiving treatment.

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  Rajya Sabha MP's daughter involved in fatal hit-and-run in Chennai, granted bail

  June 19, 2024 10:15 IST

  Madhuri, the daughter of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Rajya Sabha MP Beeda Masthan Rao, allegedly ran over 21-year-old Surya, a painter sleeping on a pavement in Besant Nagar, Chennai. The incident, occurring on Monday evening, resulted in Surya's death.

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  'Time is ripe': Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala announces comeback after AIADMK's poor show in polls

  June 17, 2024 12:33 IST

  Sasikala condemned caste-based politics within the AIADMK, highlighting the party's electoral decline and emphasizing the need for unity. Despite past expulsion, she aims to unify AIADMK under her leadership, challenging DMK and outlining plans for a party resurgence.

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK announces to boycott Vikravandi Assembly constituency by-polls

  June 15, 2024 20:24 IST

  The DMK MLA contested the 2019 by-poll in Vikravandi following the demise of DMK's Radhamani but lost the seat. The party fielded him again in 2021 in which he defeated AIADMK's R Muthamilselvan.

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  Kanimozhi replaces T R Baalu as DMK parliamentary party leader

  June 11, 2024 13:56 IST

  K Kanimozhi, re-elected from Thoothukudi, has been appointed as the new parliamentary party leader for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), replacing T R Baalu. This change follows the DMK-led alliance's sweeping victory in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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  DMK chief MK Stalin chairs meeting of party MPs in Chennai

  June 08, 2024 22:41 IST

  The DMK won 22 out of the 39 seats in Tamil Nadu while the BJP was left with nil, as per the Election Commission of India data.

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  PM Modi to meditate for 24 hours at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari

  May 28, 2024 17:46 IST

  PM Modi will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from May 30 to June 1, marking the end of his Lok Sabha election campaign. He will meditate at the Dhyan Mandapam, the same site where Swami Vivekananda meditated, highlighting its spiritual significance.

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  After Mumbai hoarding collapse, Chennai Corporation orders removal of illegal billboards

  May 17, 2024 21:43 IST

  Tragic incident of hoarding collapse in Mumbai that unfolded after strong winds hit the city on May 13, lead to the demise of 16 people, raising a concern over the illegal and unaudited billboards in the cities.

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  Tamil Nadu to release draft of State Education Policy after lifting of Model Code of Conduct

  May 12, 2024 11:06 IST

  Tamil Nadu: The panel comprises educationists and experts from different other fields. Sources in the Tamil Nadu Education Department told media that the draft of the State Education Policy was already prepared in November 2023.

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  Tamil Nadu: 9 dead in fireworks factory blast in Sivakasi, President, CM Stalin express condolences

  May 09, 2024 20:44 IST

  According to reports, the blast resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, with several others sustaining injuries. Rescue operations were promptly initiated following the explosion, with emergency services rushing to the scene to aid the injured and assess the extent of damage.

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  Rising above adversity: Auto driver's daughter tops school, dreams of an equal world

  High Schools | May 08, 2024 23:43 IST

  The daughter of an autorickshaw driver, she dreams of becoming a chartered accountant, envisioning a world free from financial worries for her family. Supported by her parents and sister, Poonkodi's story is a beacon of hope, emphasizing the power of perseverance and dreams in overcoming adversity.

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  Janhvi Kapoor's childhood Chennai home now listed on Airbnb, says it was her 'prized possession'

  May 03, 2024 10:58 IST

  The Gen-Z diva Janhvi Kapoor has listed her Chennai home on the vacation rental company Airbnb under the category titled 'Icons'. More details below.

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  Explosion at Tamil Nadu stone quarry kills three workers, CM Stalin expresses sorrow

  May 01, 2024 23:29 IST

  Three workers lost their lives in a tragic explosion at a stone quarry in Tamil Nadu. The blast, which occurred during the unloading of explosives, resulted in severe damage, with body parts scattered and buried in debris.