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TN: Transport employees hold protest in Chennai; commuters face problems

Agitated over privatization in Transport Department, transport employees held a protest in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Monday.... read..

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"Condemnable...," CM Stalin on police action against wrestlers

Condemning that protesting wrestlers were "dragged" by the Delhi Police on a day when the Prime Minister was dedicating a new Parliament building to the nation, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday criticised the BJP-led Centre for not taking any action aga... read..

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TN: Ten including 2 DMK councillors arrested for Preventing IT Officials from doing their duty

As many as ten people including two Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Councillors were arrested for preventing Income Tax officials from doing their duty, informed police officials on Monday.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Annamalai condemns snake bite incident, says govt fully responsible for child's death

Condemning the tragic incident where a toddler who succumbed to a snake bite was carried by her parents in their arms to hospital, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai said that it is deeply painful and the state government is fully r... read..

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"Sengol bent on the first day," Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on police action against wrestlers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government for police action against wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Mallik and Bajrang Punia and said that the Sengol (sceptre) bent on the very first day when ... read..

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TN: Child dies of snake bite, parents carry body in arms for 10 km after ambulance drops midway due to lack of proper road

In Tamil Nadu's Vellore district, due to the lack of proper road facilities, the parents of an 18-month-old child who succumbed to a snake bite, carried her body in her arms for 10 km after the ambulance dropped them midway.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: CRPF constable shoots self with service rifle in Coimbatore, dies

A constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has allegedly died by suicide by shooting himself at the CRPF central training college at Kurudampalayam near Thoppampatti in Coimbatore district on Saturday afternoon, police said.... read..

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"Sengol is Tamil pride": AIADMK's Palaniswami writes to PM Modi

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his gratitude for the installation of the "Sengol" in the new Parliament near the Speaker's seat and described the historic golden sceptre as a sy... read..

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IIT Madras Prof praises Afghanistan-based student for remotely completing MTech amid uncertainty in her country

Professor Preeti Aghalayam of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Madras praised Behishta Khairudddin, a student from Afghanistan who completed her MTech remotely from the institute amid the political uncertainty in Afghanistan.... read..

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21 Adheenams leave for Delhi to participate in new Parliament building inauguration ceremony

Twenty-one Adheenams have left for Delhi from Chennai to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building.... read..

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"Why Sengol was marked as 'walking stick' in museum," says Annamalai

Hitting out at Congress over the 'Sengol' issue, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Friday said why it was marked as a "walking stick" in the museum.... read..

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"Congress should tender an apology": C Rajagopalachari's great-grandson after 'Sengol' row

As the row over 'Sengol' became the latest addition to the new Parliament building political slugfest, former Union Home Minister C Rajagopalachari's great-grandson and BJP leader CR Kesavan on Saturday demanded an apology from Congress after the party 'q... read..

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ED attaches Rs 35 lakh of Udayanidhi Stalin Foundation in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached Rs 34.7 lakh of Tamil Nadu's Udayanidhi Stalin Foundation in connection with a money laundering case, officials said on Saturday.... read..

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Watch: Chennai fans' special messages for 'Thala' MS Dhoni, ahead of IPL Final clash against Gujarat Titans

MS Dhoni led-Chennai Super Kings is set to have a title clash against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.... read..

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"Political disagreements can wait...": Kamal Haasan asks opposition to reconsider boycott call amid new Parliament building row

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan on Saturday called upon the opposition parties, which have given a call for boycotting the new Parliament building's inauguration on May 28, to reconsider their decision and make the event an "occasion of national un... read..

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"Matter of Tamil pride...sad some are lying": Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam on 'Sengol' in new Parliament building

Ambalavana Desiga Paramachariya Swamigal, Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam on Friday said that it is a "matter of pride" for Tamil Nadu that 'Sengol', a symbol of justice, will be installed in the new Parliament building adding that "some people are spreading ... read..

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"Feel elated Sengol will be placed in building of India's secular govt": Tamil classical dancer who wrote to PMO

The 'Sengol' which will be placed in the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 will symbolise justice, renowned Indian classical dancer Padma Subrahmanyam said on Thursday.... read..

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"Not invited during Telangana Secretariat inauguration," recalls Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan on Thursday stated that she was not invited to the inauguration of Telangana Secretariat, which was recently inaugurated by the Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in Hyderabad.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: IT raids underway at premises linked to DMK minister Senthil Balaji

The Income Tax department on Friday carried out raids at around 40 locations across Tamil Nadu linked to the State Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji.... read..

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TN: Annamalai accuses DMK of manhandling officials, vandalizing vehicles during IT raids

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Friday slammed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party accusing it of "manhandling officials and vandalising vehicles" during the income tax raids in the state.... read..

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"Re-think, change your stand," Nirmala Sitharaman requests opposition not to boycott Parliament building's inauguration

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday "requested" and "appealed" to the opposition on their decision to boycott the ceremony to unveil the new Parliament building and said to re-think and change their stand.... read..

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"Grateful to PM Modi for adopting same procedures of handing over Sengol": Sceptre creator's descendent

Vummidi Sudhakar, the chairman of Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers which made the historic 'Sengol' that will be installed in the new Parliament building on May 28, said that he was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to follow the same procedures of handin... read..

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Akash Madhwal deserves all credit for taking Mumbai Indians to Qualifier: Irfan Pathan

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians stormed into the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 by knocking Lucknow Super Giants in a largely one-sided encounter at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.... read..

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Haven't seen bowling performance like this since 2008: Suresh Raina on Akash Madhwal

Mumbai Indians brought all their experience to the fore as they outplayed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 81 runs in the Eliminator of the IPL 2023 played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai's sweltering heat on Wednesday. They will now take on defendi... read..

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Dwayne Bravo is "100 per cent" sure of Dhoni's return to CSK next year

Dwayne Bravo, the bowling coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) said that he is "100 per cent" sure that MS Dhoni will make a return as a player in the 2024 edition of Indian Premier League.... read..

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"Momentous occurrence...would like to thank PM Modi": Rajaji's great-grandson Kesavan on move to establish 'Sengol' in new Parliament House

CR Kesavan, great-grandson of first Indian Governor-General C Rajagopalachari, has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the decision to establish the historical 'Sengol' in the new Parliament House, saying only a person with a profound understanding o... read..

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"I completely take blame...": Lucknow Super Giants' Krunal Pandya after loss to Mumbai Indians

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Krunal Pandya's wicket was one of the talking points of the game against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Eliminator match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.... read..

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"At Wankhede, you need one or two brilliant performances, but....," Rohit Sharma points out key difference between Chepauk, Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma highlighted the key difference between Wankhede Stadium and the MA Chidambaram Stadium after their dominant victory against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Eliminator on Thursday.... read..

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"I am not Bumrah's replacement...": Mumbai Indian's Akash Madhwal after stunning display against Lucknow Super Giants

Mumbai Indians pace bowler Akash Madhwal has asserted that he is not a replacement for India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah and is merely fulfilling the responsibility entrusted to him.... read..

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TN: Anna University temporarily suspends admissions to several Tamil, English medium engineering courses

Anna University has decided to temporarily suspend admissions to Bachelor in Engineering (BE) courses in Civil and Mechanical streams offered in Tamil medium in 11 of its constituent colleges for the 2023-24 academic year.... read..

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"I like the crowd chanting his name...," Naveen-ul-Haq on Virat Kohli

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq on Thursday opened up on the heated chat with Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli and said that he "enjoys" when the crowd chants his name while he bowls.... read..

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"Only President should inaugurate new Parliament building," says DMK's TKS Elangovan

Amid uproar between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition over the inauguration of the newly constructed Parliament building on Sunday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Thursday s... read..

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"Sengol symbol of monarchy, not democracy...": DMK leader TKS Elangovan

As 'Sengol', a five-feet long sceptre is all set to be installed near the Speaker's seat in the new Parliament, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday said that it is a symbol of "monarchy" and not democracy.... read..

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Mumbai Indians' new find Akash Madhwal, displays scintillating show in IPL eliminator, re-writes records

Mumbai Indians young bowler Akash Madhwal delivered a brilliant spell against Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match. He became an overnight sensation after breaking many records at the MA Chidambaram Stadium ... read..

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IPL 2023: Madhwal's five-wicket haul helps MI defeat LSG by 81 runs, confirm Q2 clash with GT

A fiery five-wicket by Akash Madhwal helped Mumbai Indians (MI) seal an 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator match at Chennai on Wednesday, setting up a clash with defending champions Gujarat Titans in... read..

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Gujarat Titans have very balanced side due to match winners: Aaron Finch

Mumbai Indians' charismatic captain Rohit Sharma also recieved plaudits for the way he lead his team in IPL 2023 because no one really counted the five-time champions as favourites in the competition after the shaky start.... read..

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"Everything's okay, one more to go": CSK's Deepak Chahar plays down injury scare

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Deepak Chahar played down injury concerns after win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 and said he is ready to go for the big IPL 2023 final.... read..

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"I can be very annoying captain": MS Dhoni after CSK book place in IPL 2023 final

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, who was in his segment, marshalling his bowlers and making field standings to conceal the Gujarat Titans' chase, has said that he can be a very "annoying captain."... read..

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IPL: Ruturaj Gaikwad comments on his partnerships with Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway

The star batter of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on his partnerships with both Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway and said that the current CSK opener possesses excellent batsmanship in terms of locating gaps and rotating strikes.... read..

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IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya rues Gujarat Titans' basic errors after defeat against Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Hardik Pandya believes basic errors and a few "soft balls" cost GT the Qualifier 1 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: DMK leaders condole demise of industrialist Karumuttu T Kannan

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders on Wednesday expressed condolences on the passing away of industrialist Karumuttu T Kannan and noted his contributions in the domain of industries and education.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Ban on gutkha, pan masala extended for one year

Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on -- manufacturing, storage, transport, distribution or sale of chewable food products, such as Gutkha and Pan masala, which contain tobacco and nicotine as ingredients - for one more year.... read..

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IPL 2023: "MI shaped my career, gave me direction," says skipper Rohit Sharma

Ahead of a crucial match with Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said that MI has shaped his career and made him more matured... read..

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IPL 2023: MI win toss, opt to bat against LSG in IPL eliminator

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Wednesday.... read..

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"Decorum not followed..." says DMK's Kanimozhi on Parliament building inauguration

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Wednesday said that the required decorum was not being followed in the process of inaugurating the new Parliament building adding that this is the reason for the boycott of the event by the o... read..

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"Democracy should not be thrashed like this...": DMK on boycotting Parliament building inauguration

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP T Siva criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to inaugurate the Parliament building without President Droupadi Murmu, saying that "democracy should not be thrashed" in such a way.... read..

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IPL 2023: Solid knocks from Green, Suryakumar, Nehal take MI to 182/8 against LSG in eliminator

Solid knocks from Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav and a fine cameo from Nehal Wadhera in the death overs helped Mumbai Indians (MI) reach 182/8 in their 20 overs of Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants at Chennai on Wednesda... read..

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"Piyush Chawla's wicket-taking software is amazing": Harbhajan Singh ahead of IPL second Qualifier

Ahead of the second qualifier match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians, former Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh praised MI's Piyush Chawla and said he has an amazing "wicket-taking software".... read..

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Rashid Khan will be trump card for Gujarat Titans against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: Sehwag

The IPL 2023 is all set to host the highly-anticipated Qualifier 1 between defending champions Gujarat Titans and four-time champions Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.... read..

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Gold worth over Rs 67 lakh seized at Trichy airport

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Trichy International airport on Monday seized 1091 grams of 24-carat gold worth Rs 67,05,286 from a male passenger, officials said on Monday.... read..

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Rajinikanth remembers late actor Sarath Babu, says, "He was a good man"

The sudden demise of South actor Sarath Babu has left everyone in shock. He passed away at the age of 71 on Monday in Hyderabad. Superstar Rajinikanth visited the residence of the veteran actor in Chennai to pay his last tribute.... read..

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