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TN: Former CM Stalin condemns MLA Markandeyan's arrest, alleges TVK government targeting opposition leaders

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Monday condemned the arrest of Vilathikulam MLA Markandeyan over his alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of targeting pol... read..

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"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all chess enthusiasts": TN CM Vijay hails state's chess legacy on World Chess Day

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of World Chess Day, celebrating the state's rich legacy in the sport and reaffirming his government's commitment to supporting the next generation of champions.... read..

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Kamal Haasan congratulates Mammootty on National Award honour, calls actor "man of your word"

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan extended his warm greetings to superstar Mammootty on winning the prestigious National Award.... read..

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Mammootty, Dhanush, Rajkumar Perisamy, R Kalaivanan celebrate National Award win on sets of 'OM: Chapter 1'

Superstar Mammootty, Dhanush, director Rajkumar Perisamy and editor R. Kalaivanan celebrated their National Award win on the sets of their upcoming film 'OM'. The film is written and directed by Rajkumar Perisamy.... read..

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Southern states should not be affected in any delimitation exercise: DMK's Elangovan

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Sunday said that the government is trying to again bring delimitation bill linked to women's reservation in Parliament, saying that political parties have various suggestions and seats of southern states in the Lok Sabha should... read..

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CBCID intensifies probe into Rs 100 cr land fraud at Palani Mutt

An intensive inquiry is being conducted on Friday at the Dindigul CBCID office by District CBCID Superintendent Sajitha, with more than 5 Palani HR&CE officials, regarding the fraud involving land worth Rs 100 crore belonging to the Palani Dhandayutha... read..

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"Collateral-free education loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh extended to students": Tamil Nadu Minister K Viswanathan

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Viswanathan on Saturday said the state government is committed to ensuring that no student is denied access to higher education due to financial constraints and is working to expand education loan facilities.... read..

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"Against the interest of the states": DMK's Saravanan Annadurai clears party's stance on delimitation bill

Amid recent speculation regarding the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) offering support to the Centre over the Delimitation Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session, party spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Friday cleared the air, terming the legislation "aga... read..

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Madras HC refuses to entertain PIL against govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

The Madras High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by one N Prabakaran against the government's offer of jobs to the family members of Karur stampede victims.... read..

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Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer 'DC' release date postponed to avoid clash with Jana Nayagan

The release date of Lokesh Kanagraj-starrer Tamil film 'DC' has been postponed to August 7. It was initially slated to hit theatres on July 31.... read..

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AIADMK MP Inbadurai urges DGP to probe into alleged TVK horse-trading, claims anti-corruption complaint ignored

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Rajya Sabha MP Inbadurai on Friday submitted a petition to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP), seeking an investigation into alleged horse-trading involving TVK.... read..

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"It's a wrap for Suriya47": Makers of Suriya, Nazriya Nazim starrer conclude shooting

The makers of the actor Suriya and Nazriya Nazim Fahadh starrer tentatively titled movie 'Suriya 47' have wrapped up the shooting of the film.... read..

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TVK sacks panchayat leader Veerasamy over viral bribe video

Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has on Wednesday removed Chengalpattu East district Joint Secretary Veerasamy from the party's primary membership and all responsibilities with immediate effect after a video purportedly showing him accepting a bribe went v... read..

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Tamil films 'The Dark Heaven', 'Immortal' release dates postponed to avoid clash with CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

The makers of Tamil films 'The Dark Heaven' and 'Immortal' have postponed their release dates to avoid the box office clash with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay's starrer 'Jana Nayagan ', which is slated to release in theatres on July 2... read..

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Madras High Court sets aside property sale; declares controversial 1.35-acre Palani deed "null and void"

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed an appeal filed by the Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam (Mutt), Palani. The court explicitly declared as "null and void" a highly controversial sale deed executed in favour of certain indiv... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays floral tribute to K Kamaraj on 124th birth anniversary

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday paid floral tributes to the statue of former Chief Minister K Kamaraj on Mount Road in Chennai on the occasion of his 124th birth anniversary.... read..

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Rahul Gandhi should disclose details of foreign trips, says BJP's CR Kesavan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday questioned Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his foreign visits, alleging a lack of transparency, and demanding that he disclose details of his tr... read..

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Tamil Nadu adds 150 MBBS seats in govt medical colleges, 5,200 seats available across 36 institutions: Health Minister Arunraj

Tamil Nadu has increased the number of MBBS seats in its government medical colleges by 150 for the 2026-27 academic year, following approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC).... read..

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CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' finally locks theatrical release date, new poster out

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has finally locked its theatrical release date, ending a long wait that kept fans on edge.... read..

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Keralam HM Chennithala to meet TN CM Vijay to seek support for 'Operation Toofan'

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala is set to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday to seek interstate cooperation for 'Operation Toofan', a massive anti-narcotics campaign launched by the Keralam government.... read..

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Madras HC upholds life sentence in sexual exploitation case; warns against sharing intimate photos, videos online

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, while upholding the life sentence imposed by the trial court in Nagercoil on T Kasi alias Suji for sexually exploiting women and extorting several lakhs of rupees from them, made a significant appeal to young pe... read..

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CPM leader Shanmugam applauds TN decisions on Inam lands, village renaming; Demands action on forest evictions, Suez contract

Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) Tamil Nadu State Secretary P Shanmugam on Wednesday commended the Tamil Nadu state administration for resolving a long-standing land dispute, clarifying the status of certain Inam lands in Karur district and urged ... read..

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"Cheaper, quicker and faster": British Dy HC Sutapa Choudhury on India-UK CETA

British Deputy High Commissioner to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, Sutapa Choudhury, on Wednesday hailed the historic milestone in bilateral relations, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), along with a concurrent Agreement o... read..

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Tamil Nadu-Keralam border to have increased police deployment with CM Vijay "further strengthening Operation Toofan", says Ramesh Chennithala

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expressed readiness to deploy more police personnel at the Keralam-Tamil Nadu border and place it under "complete police surveillance", Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Wednesday. Following a me... read..

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Cracking down on bribes: Tamil Nadu mandates bilingual DVAC complaint boards across all Govt offices

In a renewed bid to eliminate institutional corruption, the Tamil Nadu government has issued a strict directive to all public offices, boards, and state-run corporations to prominently display bilingual anti-corruption notice boards.... read..

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Survivor recounts horror of Vietnam boat mishap as bodies arrive in Chennai; tributes paid to deceased

The mortal remains of Indian tourists who lost their lives in the tragic boat capsize incident in Vietnam arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Tuesday and were handed over to their families amidst sombre tributes.... read..

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DMK MP Kanimozhi seeks action against TVK functionary over alleged harassment case, questions Vijay's response

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday questioned the alleged delay in police action over a complaint against a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary accused of sexually harassing and attempting to kidnap a young woman in Tamil Nadu'... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay distributes appointment orders to 2,144 medical staff, inaugurates medical infrastructure in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday distributed appointment orders to 2,144 healthcare professionals and inaugurated medical infrastructure worth Rs 140 cr in Chennai.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay meets Kazakhstan Ambassador Azamat Yeskarayev

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to India, Azamat Yeskarayev, at the Secretariat here.... read..

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