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"Irreparable damage caused": MK Stalin urges PM Modi to address US tariffs threatening Tamil Nadu exports
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2025 9:18:41 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the impact of the "50 per cent tariffs" imposed by the United States on Indian exports, warning that the move has triggered a severe crisis in the State's major ... read..


 
"They are fighting against Hindus...": DMK leader alleges BJP fringe groups creating trouble over hilltop lamp lighting
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2025 9:18:36 AM IST
The controversy over the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the stone continues in Tamil Nadu. DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday stated that the Karthigai Deepam has been lit in a particular area for hundreds of years and claimed that the opposition is pl ... read..


 
"I am humbled," says AR Rahman on being honoured with Lakshminarayana International Award
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 9:49:01 PM IST
Renowned composer and global music icon A R Rahman was honoured with the Lakshminarayana International Award for 2025 at a grand ceremony held at the Rasika Ranjani Sabha in Mylapore, celebrating his extraordinary contributions to music and his enduring g ... read..


 
Rahul Gandhi, Congress are "antithesis" to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals: BJP's CR Kesavan on MGNREGA row
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 4:49:12 PM IST
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday defended the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that he and his party are "antithesis" to Mahatma Gandhi's ... read..


 
11 flights cancelled at Chennai Airport due to dense fog in North India
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 9:49:00 AM IST
Flight operations at Chennai International Airport were disrupted on Wednesday morning after dense fog and adverse weather conditions in Delhi and other northern states led to the cancellation of 11 flights, airport authorities said. ... read..


 
Minority Community facing difficulty in enjoying granted land, Dargah tells Madras High Court in Thiruparankundram Deepam dispute
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 16, 2025 9:48:46 AM IST
The Hazarath Sultan Sikkandar Badhusha Avuliya Dargah, challenging a single judge's order directing the lighting of a lamp at the stone pillar (Deepathoon) atop the Thiruparankundram Hills, submitted before the Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) on Monday ... read..


 
BJP puts Piyush Goyal in charge of Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda in charge of Assam ahead of 2026 polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 15, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday appointed Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry as the Election Incharge for Tamil Nadu, while BJP MP Baijayant Panda takes charge of the state of Assam. Both states ... read..


 
DRI thwarts organised red sanders smuggling; seizes 15 MTs of red sanders worth Rs 6.26 crore at Chennai; four arrested
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 10:49:30 PM IST
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has thwarted an attempt to illegally export restricted/prohibited red sanders valued at Rs 6.26 crore. A total of 15 MTs of red sanders was seized from various warehouses and four persons were arrested in the ... read..


 
AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai urges Vigilance Directorate to register FIR against DMK Minister KN Nehru over corruption allegations
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 11:48:35 AM IST
AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai, has urged the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Chennai to immediately register an FIR against Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru over allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulati ... read..


 
ShakthiSAT expands Africa outreach, forging global alliances for girls in space science
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 6:48:35 AM IST
Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, is rapidly evolving into a global movement with a strong focus on Africa. Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, has concluded a series o ... read..


 
India make history, down defending champions Egypt to reach maiden Squash World Cup final
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 1:48:55 AM IST
India made history, booking their place in the Squash World Cup for the first time ever, beating defending champions Egypt in a semifinal clash at Chennai on Saturday. ... read..


 
Rajinikanth turns 75: Fans gather outside actor's residence to celebrate superstar's birthday, celebrities pour heartfelt wishes
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 9:18:26 PM IST
The fans gathered outside Rajinikanth's residence to celebrate the superstar's 75th birthday in Chennai on Friday. In addition to fans, several politicians and movie stars penned their heartfelt wishes for the actor. ... read..


 
Senior Lawyer rejects claims of favouritism in Impeachment move against Madras HC Judge
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 3:18:44 PM IST
Senior Advocate M. Sricharan Rangarajan has written a letter strongly denying allegations made in an impeachment motion against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. ... read..


 
Rajinikanth turns 75: Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Dhanush and other South stars lead heartfelt wishes for the superstar
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 1:48:35 PM IST
A legend in himself, superstar Rajinikanth, fondly known as 'Thalaiva', celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday, with fans and fellow stars across the South Indian film industry pouring in warm wishes. ... read..


 
AR Rahman to be honoured with Lakshminarayana International Award for contributions to the field of arts
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 1:48:26 PM IST
Music maestro A.R. Rahman is set to be honoured with the Lakshminarayana International Award on December 15, 2025, at the curtain raiser of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival 2025 ... read..


 
"From six to sixty, captivating for half a century...": Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin sends warm birthday wishes to Rajinikanth
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 8:48:38 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin extended his warm greetings, celebrating superstar Rajinikanth's 75th birthday on Friday. ... read..


 
Tamil Nadu: Ettayapuram Raja fights to restore ancestral legacy; calls out historical inaccuracy of 'Ettapan' slur
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 19, 2025 8:46:26 AM IST
Chandra Chaitanya, the titular 42nd Raja of the Ettayapuram Samasthanam, has launched a passionate campaign to correct what he calls a "deeply painful historical inaccuracy" surrounding his ancestral name, Ettapan. ... read..


 
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