Tamil Nadu
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CM Vijay gifts 22-carat gold rings to newborns as Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram scheme launches
Tamil Nadu | Sep 28, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTTamil Nadu CM Vijay launched the 'Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram' scheme in Madurai, fulfilling an election promise to provide one-gram, 22-carat gold rings to eligible newborns born in government hospitals.
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Backlash forces Vijay's TVK govt to withdraw RTI exemption for Law and Order department
Tamil Nadu | Sep 27, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTIn its previous order dated September 21, the Tamil Nadu government had exempted the Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act. However, it caused a row in the state, with the DMK and the CPI(M), urging the TVK government to withdraw the move.
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'Secret understanding among DMK, AIADMK, BJP': CM Joseph Vijay at Tamil Nadu bypoll campaign
Tamil Nadu | Sep 25, 2026, 06:02 PM IST"What was the deal, Tamil Nadu is asking. Stalin sir, open your mouth, joining hands with you the AIADMK is also not opening its mouth; should there be a collusion even in this issue, will you not open your mouth by having an understanding even in this matter," CM C Joseph Vijay asked.
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Tamil Nadu: Three killed, four injured as car rams into omnibus on Trichy-Chennai highway
Tamil Nadu | Sep 24, 2026, 09:32 AM ISTThe accident happened after a car rammed into the rear of a private omnibus on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway (NH-38) near Thuraimangalam in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu.
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Will beef be served in Tamil Nadu govt-run student hostels? Here's what minister Vanni Arasu says
Tamil Nadu | Sep 23, 2026, 07:39 AM ISTTamil Nadu Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu said a section of government hostel students had requested beef to be included in their menu, citing the high cost of mutton. He said students have differing views and the government will consult officials before taking any decision.
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Hundreds gather to see Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in London, event cancelled over safety concerns
World | Sep 16, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTChief Minister C Joseph Vijay is leading a state delegation to the UK to attract investments into Tamil Nadu. The investment drive is aimed at positioning Tamil Nadu as Asia's premier advanced manufacturing and technology hub.
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Solomon Pappaiah dies at 90: Remembering the renowned moderator who brought Thirukkural to millions
Tamil Nadu | Sep 11, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTSolomon Pappaiah, the iconic 'Pattimandram' (debate) moderator, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his 'down to earth' speaking style, Pappaiah had moderated over 12,000 debate programmes over the decades.
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Roof of under-construction church collapses in Tamil Nadu's Vellore, 3 workers dead, 11 injured
Tamil Nadu | Sep 11, 2026, 09:16 AM ISTThree workers were killed and 11 others injured after the roof slab of an under-construction Church collapsed near Katpadi in Vellore. NDRF, fire services, police and district administration teams launched a rescue operation, while authorities ordered an inquiry into the matter.
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Vijay's TVK fields former AIADMK MLAs for Dharapuram, Madurantakam byelections
Tamil Nadu | Sep 10, 2026, 04:41 PM ISTThe TVK has announced Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama will be its candidates for byelections to Madurantakam and Dharapuram, respectively. The polling for the bypolls would be held on October 6 and the results will be declared on October 9.
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History can never be changed: Stalin to Vijay over jaw gesture, recalls DMK's Emergency-era strugle
Tamil Nadu | Sep 10, 2026, 09:03 AM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, during his September 7 speech, in which he targeted the main opposition DMK over alleged corruption, was seen holding his jaw with one hand as if to lift it.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly witnesses uproar over CM Vijay's ED remarks, DMK MLAs evicted
Tamil Nadu | Sep 08, 2026, 11:25 AM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay addressed the Legislative Assembly on Monday, in which he targeted the opposition DMK over past corruption allegations, triggering sharp reactions from the main opposition.
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Bypolls to 5 Assembly seats including Nandigram, Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency on October 6
India | Sep 07, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTByelections would be held in West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar, Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram, Puducherry's Thattanchavady and Assam's Nagaon Parliamentary seat on October 6. The results would be declared on October 9.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly erupts over law and order, CM Vijay says 'Police should not be a power centre'
Tamil Nadu | Sep 07, 2026, 10:58 AM ISTThe Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed an uproar over recent murders and concerns surrounding law and order. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said police must protect people rather than become a power centre and stressed that the law would apply equally to everyone.
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Refused to lend cigarettes, 62-year-old migrant worker beaten to death by drunk men in Chennai
Chennai | Sep 06, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTAccording to the police, N. Abhijit Mandal, a native of West Bengal, was working at a construction site in Gajalakshmi Nagar, Nolambur. Police have arrested four individuals - V. Vasigaran (18), R. Ajay (18), S. Gokul Raj (18), and R. Sabari - on charges of murder.
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Eight engineering students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
India | Sep 05, 2026, 10:23 AM ISTThe accident happened on Friday night when a vehicle registered in Tamil Nadu collided with a parked lorry in the Thrissur district of Kerala. Eight people, suspected to be students, died in the accident.
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Stray dogs make man flee after he tries to harass woman in Coimbatore
Trending | Sep 04, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTA late-night incident in Coimbatore's Thudiyalur area took an unexpected turn when two stray dogs repeatedly intervened as a minor approached a vulnerable woman. CCTV footage shows the dogs returning after being chased away and eventually forcing him to flee. The accused has since been arrested.
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Olympic City, Formula 1 track: CM Vijay announces ambitious makeover plan for Chennai
Chennai | Sep 03, 2026, 03:39 PM ISTThe Olympic City will be established to create an integrated sports hub to provide athletes with advanced training and support facilities, to help sportspersons from Tamil Nadu win more medals at the Olympic Games and other international sporting events.
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Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK regime: CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu | Sep 02, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said that it has been decided to withdraw all those cases on humanitarian grounds and based on democratic principles.
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'Rahul made Vijay CM, will make him PM in 2029': Kanimozhi Santhosh amid Congress-TVK face-off
Chennai | Sep 02, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTThe statement comes as five Congress MLAs have threatened to walk out of the government over this issue. Two Congress MLAs are ministers in Vijay's government.
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Tamil Nadu raises milk procurement price by Rs 3 per litre, second hike within two weeks
Tamil Nadu | Aug 31, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTThe announcement on enhancing the government's procurement prices comes closely on the heels of an earlier hike announced on August 19 in the Assembly, which had raised the procurement price from Rs 38 to Rs 41.