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DMK MP Kanimozhi alleges rise in law and order issues in Tamil Nadu

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam M P Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Friday alleged that murders and crimes against women and children continued to occur in Tamil Nadu and accused the government of failing to take adequate measures to control them.... read..

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Madras High Court quashes criminal proceedings against protesters seeking Tamil as official language

 The Madras High Court has quashed criminal proceedings pending before a trial court against a group of people who staged a protest in Theni in February 2024, demanding that Tamil be made an official language of the High Court.... read..

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“Taking all necessary precautions”: TN Health Minister on monsoon readiness; 27,150 benefit from Chennai medical camps

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arun Raj on Friday said the state government was taking all necessary precautionary measures to tackle the monsoon season, adding that 100 medical camps were being conducted daily in Chennai to provide healthcare services and de... read..

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Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj passes away at 75, CM Vijay offers heartfelt tribute 

Popular Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj, who was a close associate of late music composer Deva, passed away in Chennai on Thursday due to ill health.... read..

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1,300-year-old Tamil Nadu temple to get 125-foot Rajagopuram using traditional methods

A 1,300-year-old temple in Tamil Nadu is set to get a 125-foot Rajagopuram, built using traditional techniques and natural materials instead of cement and steel.... read..

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Air pollution stunting lung development, affecting learning capacity in children: Dr Soumya Swaminathan

Former World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist and Chairperson of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, has warned that rising pollution levels across North India pose serious health risks, particularly to infants and chil... read..

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 roadshow held in Chennai, highlights opportunities for industrial collaboration

Gujarat’s complementary industrial strengths took centre stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027 Roadshow held at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, bringing together industry leaders and government representatives to explore new avenues for investme... read..

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IIT Madras to release white paper on AI jobs, global standards and reskilling: Director V Kamakoti 

IIT Madras is partnering with Better India to promote artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and is set to release a white paper on global AI standards, the impact of AI on jobs across sectors and reskilling initiatives to help workers transition to new r... read..

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"No one can defeat nature, but CM can protect people": TN Minister Sengottaiyan on monsoon preparedness

Tamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan stated that the Chief Minister has issued comprehensive directives to all state government departments regarding precautionary and relief measures to be carried out ahead of the rainy season.... read..

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Pallikaranai wetland retaining wall causing flooding, demolish structures and order probe: PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday alleged that the construction of a retaining wall and walkway in the Pallikaranai marshland had obstructed the flow of rainwater, leading to flooding in Pallikaranai and Jalladianpet, and demanded that the st... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Thoothukudi, IMD forecasts more rain in coming days

Schools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days.... read..

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"Barbaad karein alfaaz mere": Ranbir Kapoor apologises for Kolkata Dussehra ‘slip of tongue’

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his remarks at a Dussehra event in Kolkata after videos of his speech went viral on social media, saying he had a “slip of tongue” and clarifying what he intended to convey.... read..

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"Do you have guts to do same to BJP leaders?": Kanimozhi condemns TVK for arresting Karthika

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government over the arrest of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) woman leader Karthika, calling it an authoritarian misuse of police power targeting female oppos... read..

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"Vijay is slave of BJP": DMK's Elangovan alleges Tamil Nadu CM fears centre over Karur stampede

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Monday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay of being aligned with the BJP, alleging that he was not running his party independently and was afraid of the party over the Karur stampede matter... read..

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Chennai Corporation deploys 15,000 personnel, 600 pumps for Northeast monsoon preparedness

Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner GS Sameeran said on Monday that the civic body had mobilised 15,000 personnel and deployed around 600 pump sets as part of its preparedness for the Northeast monsoon, citing predictions of unpredictable weather con... read..

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DMK questions Tamil Nadu govt over 137-kg meth seizure; MDMK's Vaiko accuses CEC of voter deletions

DMK Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary I Paranthamen on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's response to the seizure of 137 kg of methamphetamine in a case involving the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres.... read..

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"CM monitoring every hour": TN Health Minister assures preparedness as IMD predicts heavy rainfall across state

 As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, State Health Minister KG Arunraj reviewed monsoon preparedness and relief operations at the Directorate of Medical a... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM reviews Chennai monsoon preparedness; PMK demands release of Thirupugazh Committee's report

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) headquarters on Sunday to review preparedness for the northeast monsoon and assess the city's rain-related situation.... read..

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AIADMK General Secretary EPS pays last respects to legendary music director Deva 

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday paid his last respects to the mortal remains of legendary music director Deva at his residence in Chennai.... read..

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"Gyanesh Kumar must be removede": DMK passes resolution demanding CEC's ouster, backs student protests

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Parliamentary Party on Saturday adopted a resolution demanding the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from office and an inquiry into his conduct, accusing him of spearheading the syste... read..

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Madras HC permits RSS route marches at 128 locations in Tamil Nadu

The Madras High Court on Friday permitted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct route marches across 128 locations in Tamil Nadu on October 25 and November 1, while criticising the state police for repeatedly denying permission on grounds that ... read..

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Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin chairs DMK MPs meeting on SIR, other key issues today

Members of Parliament representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) began arriving at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, on Saturday morning ahead of a parliamentary party meeting to be chaired by DMK President and former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministe... read..

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Rajinikanth arrives at late music composer Deva's residence to offer final tributes

Superstar Rajinikanth arrived at the residence of veteran music composer Deva on Saturday to pay his last respects to the composer, who passed away earlier today.... read..

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TVK will secure MPs in 2029 LS polls, extend full support to INDIA bloc: TN Minister P Viswanathan

Ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan on Saturday highlighted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) national expansion plans, asserting that the party would win seats in the upcoming parliamentary polls a... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays tribute to veteran music composer Deva, announces state honours

Tamil Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has offered his heartfelt tributes to late music composer Deva, expressing deep shock and sorrow. ... read..

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DMK's Stalin calls TVK "Breaking Bad" party following TVK functionary's arrest in meth seizure case

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday took a swipe at CM Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it a "Breaking Bad party" after one of the party's functionaries was arrested in a methamphet... read..

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"We have already supported CJP":  DMK MP Kanimozhi

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP and deputy general secretary Kanimozhi on Saturday said that her party had extended support to the CJP when its leaders were arrested, adding that she had attended a protest in Chennai to convey the party's support.... read..

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Veteran music composer Deva passes away: MK Stalin offers emotional tribute, "Gaana became synonymous with Deva himself"

Veteran Tamil music composer Deva, renowned for his ‘Gaana’ songs, has passed away on Saturday. ... read..

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A Raja says DMK "primary party to oppose SIR"; questions Congress’s "moral right" after party passes resolution 

Shortly after the DMK Parliamentary Party adopted a resolution demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, DMK MP and former Union Minister A Raja on Saturday defen... read..

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Music director Deva passes away: Tamil film fraternity, politicians pay tributes after musician's demise

The Tamil film fraternity and politicians mourned the loss of the veteran music composer Deva, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 75. ... read..

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"Cheap CM obsessed with sticking labels": Udhayanidhi hits out at Vijay over ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ name covered at Periyar Arivulagam 

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Vijay over the alleged covering up of the name of the state's 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme at the newly inaugurated Periyar Knowledge World and Sci... read..

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"Anyone questioning Centre branded as anti-national": Kanimozhi at Chennai protest against SIR, demands CEC’s resignation

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Friday criticised the Union government over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that voters were being deprived of their voting rights and accusing the Centre of lac... read..

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Where There Is No Stage: Victoria Isaac, Her Violin, and the Care Homes of Chennai

Most of Victoria Isaac's violin is played in care homes, not concert halls. In June, the social impact of that work won her a Changemaker Award in Gurugram.... read..

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