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"Does Madurai need development or politics?": MK Stalin hits back at BJP over Karthigai Deepam row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 5, 2025 11:17:55 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Friday took a jibe at the BJP over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, saying people will decide if they need development or politics in the city. ... read..

"We Demand immediate release of those detained": BJP's Annamalai on Subramaniya Swamy Temple Karthigai Deepam row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 5, 2025 9:48:15 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai launched a scathing attack on the DMK government over the arrest of several party leaders in connection with the Karthigai Deepam row, demanding the immediate release of all those detained and ins ... read..

BJP protests in Chennai over Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, demands resignation of CM Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 5, 2025 7:17:52 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) workers on Thursday staged a protest against the Tamil Nadu government over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu. ... read..

Ashwin wants Ruturaj to get longer run in ODIs even after Iyer's return to team

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2025 11:48:03 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed that opener Ruturaj Gaikwad should get an extended rope in the ODI side following his maiden ton against South Africa at Raipur on Thursday. ... read..

"Deeply saddened...": Keerthy Suresh mourns the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2025 8:17:51 PM IST

Actor Keerthy Suresh expressed grief over the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan. ... read..

FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025: Confident India ready for Belgium challenge in QFs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2025 7:18:51 PM IST

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team will face traditional rivals Belgium in the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 to be played on Friday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai. ... read..

"Undemocratic DMK govt brazenly defying court order": BJP's Kesavan on Karthigai Deepam row at Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Madurai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2025 12:48:14 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government over the Karthigai Deepam row at Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Madurai, alleging that the undemocratic DMK government is "brazen ... read..

IMD issues Yellow alert as Light to Moderate rain, thunderstorms expected across Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2025 12:18:21 PM IST

Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Nilgiris, are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall in the next three hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. ... read..

TN:Tamilisai Soundararajan criticises DMK govt over 'disruption' of Karthigai Deepam festival in Thirupparankundram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2025 7:47:56 AM IST

Former Puducherry Lt Governor and senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the 'disruption' of the Karthigai Deepam festival in Thirupparankundram, alleging that Hindu rights had been violated. ... read..

TVK's Vijay urges caution, blames drainage failures for rain havoc in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 3, 2025 3:17:49 PM IST

TVK chief Vijay, on Wednesday, expressed concern over the severe hardship being caused to the public by continuous rains across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and criticised the government for failing to complete essential drainage works. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi has become an albatross around the neck of India's Opposition: KTR

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 3, 2025 11:18:32 AM IST

BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao strongly criticised the Congress leadership on Wednesday, asserting that Rahul Gandhi has become an albatross around the neck of India's Opposition. ... read..

BJP's Annamalai slams DMK for HR&CE appeal on Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple lamp lighting

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 3, 2025 10:17:54 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department for filing an appeal against the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench ord ... read..

FIH Junior Men's Hockey WC: India beat Switzerland, set QF clash with Belgium

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2025 11:48:47 PM IST

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team eased their way into the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 after their unbeaten run in the round robin league stage. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Red alert in Chennai, other districts, heavy spells triggered by Cyclone Ditwah predicted

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2025 10:48:33 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts in Tamil Nadu, as heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah are expected to batter the state. ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah: Schools, colleges shut today in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram due to rain alert

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2025 3:48:32 AM IST

Schools and colleges across Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed today following forecasts of heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah brings vigorous monsoon, heavy rainfall across TN; red alert issued for several districts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 3:48:03 PM IST

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, on Sunday reported that the Northeast Monsoon remained vigorous over Tamil Nadu, bringing widespread rainfall across the state as Cyclone Ditwah continued to move northward parallel to the Tamil Nadu-Pudu ... read..

NDRF on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rains to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 3:47:56 PM IST

As Cyclone 'Ditwah' intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall lashes coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has launched an all-out preparedness drive, including specialised teams depl ... read..

3 killed in rain related incidents: TN Minister Ramachandran on Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 2:48:03 PM IST

Three people have died in rain-related incidents caused by Cyclone Ditawh in Tamil Nadu, state Disaster Management Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran said on Sunday. ... read..

Five 6th Battalion NDRF teams airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 9:47:49 AM IST

Five teams of the 6th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai on Sunday to strengthen emergency preparedness as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and impacts the eastern coastal ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah: IMD issues yellow alert across various districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry for next 3 hours

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 9:47:47 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for several districts across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including Chennai, for the next three hours on Sunday till 10 am, warning of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms an ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash several districts; Deputy CM, ministers on inspections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 1:47:59 AM IST

As several districts in Tamil Nadu continue to witness heavy rainfall since the past two days. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin conducted field inspections in the affected areas and at the state disaster force control room in Chennai. ... read..

Chennai Airport cancels 47 flights for tomorrow as Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Ditwah

Chennai (Tamil Nadu ) | November 29, 2025 11:18:18 PM IST

As Cyclone Ditwah approached closer to the coastal region of Tamil Nadu, 47 flights scheduled for Sunday have been cancelled at Chennai Airport due to the threat of heavy rain. Of the 47 flights, 36 are domestic, and 11 are international. ... read..

IMD issues red warning in parts of TN, Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approaches

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 7:17:49 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approaches closer to the coastal areas. ... read..

"Not fair to turn deaf ear to demands, needs of Tamil Nadu": MK Stalin accuses Centre of "betrayal"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 4:48:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday expressed strong discontent over the Union BJP government's alleged disregard for the state's demands and needs. ... read..

"Many issues need to be raised... state needs money for education, NREGA": Kanimozhi after DMK MPs' review meet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 1:47:48 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MPs, under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin, held a meeting on Saturday to discuss issues concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the overall performance of MPs. ... read..

300 Indian passengers stranded in Colombo for three days as Cyclone Ditwah disrupts flights; TN govt, centre step up efforts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 11:47:49 AM IST

Nearly 300 passengers, including around 150 Tamilians travelling from Dubai to India via Sri Lanka, have been stranded at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport for the last three days after Cyclone Ditwah forced the cancellation of multiple flights ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah: 54 flights cancelled in Tamil Nadu amid heavy rains, authorities on alert

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 10:47:47 AM IST

A total of 54 flights have been cancelled across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Ditwah, Chennai Airport officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Cyclone 'Ditwah' triggers orange alert as storm moves toward TN, Puducherry coasts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 3:47:58 AM IST

With cyclonic storm Ditwah advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have intensified preparedness measures as the weather system continues to move across coastal Sri Lanka and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, prompti ... read..

Rains, thunderstorms likely in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry till Saturday morning

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2025 2:47:56 AM IST

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely to strike several districts of Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry-Karaikal region till 4 am on Saturday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) Chennai said in its latest early-m ... read..

BJP's Annamalai hits out at TN Legislative Assembly Speaker M Appavu over "terrorist" remarks on Governor RN Ravi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 7:18:05 PM IST

BJP leader K Annamalai on Saturday launched a scathing attack at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M Appavu over his "terrorist" remarks on Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. ... read..

"Known Gambhir as an....." AB warns about "emotional" coaches in dressing room

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 5:48:26 PM IST

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers termed Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir as an "emotional" person during his encounters with him while playing against each other and warned that such coaches could not be a "good thing to have" for a team. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin mobilises SDRF, NDRF teams for cyclone Ditwah

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 5:17:43 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said the state is fully prepared for cyclone Ditwah, with 16 SDRF and 12 NDRF teams deployed to districts expected to receive heavy rainfall. ... read..

"Fully prepared to face Cyclone Ditwah, collectors instructed to remain on alert": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 3:48:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that the state government is fully prepared to deal with the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, adding that district collectors have been instructed to remain on 'alert' to deal with the situation. ... read..

Chennai MeT Department issues a yellow alert for multiple Tamil Nadu districts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 2:17:51 PM IST

Ahead of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah's arrival, the IMD Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai issued a yellow alert for multiple districts in Tamil Nadu for the next three hours on Friday. ... read..

Orange alert as cyclone 'Ditwah' nears coasts of TN, Puducherry

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 7:48:01 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts, as cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' continued its north-northwestward movement over coastal Sri Lanka and the adj ... 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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