Tamilnadu
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President appoints new governors in six states, Arlekar moves to Tamil Nadu, Om Mathur to Keralam
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors in six states. These appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices.
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'Will take forward development of Tamil Nadu, together with CM Vijay': PM Modi at Chennai event
Tamil Nadu | Oct 11, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTTalking about some development projects in the state, PM Modi said that Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi is being developed into a world-class mega container and green energy hub with an investment of around Rs 17,000 crore.
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Madurantakam Bypoll Result 2026: TVK's K Maragatham Kumaravel wins by over 20,000 votes
Tamil Nadu | Oct 10, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTMadurantakam Bypoll Result 2026: The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of incumbent AIADMK MLA K Maragatham Kumaravel. In the 2026 Assembly election, the AIADMK had won the seat, with Kumaravel securing 34.95 per cent of the vote.
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TVK's P Sathyabama wins as Vijay's party passes first electoral test in Dharapuram bypoll
Tamil Nadu | Oct 09, 2026, 04:41 PM ISTTVK's P Sathyabama had a comfortable win in the Dharapuram bypoll. The bypoll in Dharapuram was necessitated following the resignation of AIADMK MLA P Satyabama.
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Madurantakam Bypoll Results 2026: TVK's K Maragatham wins by over 20,000 votes
Tamil Nadu | Oct 09, 2026, 07:49 PM ISTMadurantakam Bypoll Results 2026: In Madurantakam, 27 candidates were trying their luck and the key nominees are ruling TVK's Maragatham Kumaravel, DMK's I Paranthamen, AIADMK's Kanitha Sampath, CPI (M)'s P Suganthi, and NTK's Janakiraman.
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Dharapuram Bypoll Result 2026: TVK's P Sathyabama wins by 9,471 votes, defeats DMK candidate
Tamil Nadu | Oct 09, 2026, 04:48 PM ISTTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate P Sathyabama won the Dharapuram bypoll, securing 66,841 votes. The Dharapuram assembly constituency went to poll on October 6.
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Bypoll Results highlights: BJP wins Nandigram, Rejinagar, Nagaon; Vijay's TVK sweeps Tamil Nadu
India | Oct 10, 2026, 12:05 AM ISTThe BJP registered a sweeping victory to retain the Nandigram constituency. BJP's Hasin Rani Rath, mother of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's former aide Chandranath Rath, defeated her nearest rival and Congress leader Milan Pradhan by a margin of 122,753 votes or 75 per cent of the vote share.
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Wild elephant climbs onto moving car near Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, passengers left shaken
offbeat | Oct 07, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTA wild elephant climbed onto a moving car near Asanur in Tamil Nadu, terrifying passengers travelling from Mysuru to Coimbatore. The animal damaged the car's side mirror before the passengers managed to escape unharmed.
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Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay plays bus conductor as free travel for women gets expanded | WATCH
Tamil Nadu | Oct 02, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTThe welfare scheme, 'Vettri Payanam', will benefit nearly 84.32 lakh women each day in Tamil Nadu, the state government said. It added this will ensure that women too contribute in the state's development.
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CM Vijay expands free bus travel for women, 84 lakh to benefit daily under Vettri Payanam scheme
Chennai | Oct 02, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has launched the expanded Vettri Payanam scheme, extending free bus travel for women to Express, Limited Stop, Deluxe, Mofussil Ordinary and certain Ghat services. Around 84.32 lakh women are expected to benefit daily.
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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.