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Former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan passes away

Former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday. He was 75.... read..

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"A bold leader who criticized his own party": BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan pays tribute to EVKS Elangovan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan, who passed away earlier in the day, describing him as a bold leader.... read..

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Yuva Kabaddi Series 2024 Day 1: Divison 3 concludes with dominant wins and thrilling finishes

The highly anticipated Division 3 of the Yuva Kabaddi Series 2024 commenced on Saturday at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore.... read..

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MK Stalin pays tribute to former Tamil Nadu Congress Chief EVKS Elangovan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has paid his last respects to the mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan at his residence in Chennai.... read..

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"Goes beyond realm of chess....": Srinath hails Gukesh's FIDE World Championship triumph

Indian chess star and 2024 Chess Olympiad team captain Srinath Narayan hailed D Gukesh's landmark International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championship title win as a triumph that will unite the country in joy and expressed that it will popularise the ... read..

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11th Yuva Kabaddi Series kicks off in Coimbatore with division matches

The 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series (YKS) got underway with the Divison Matches here in Coimbatore. The Division Matches will feature 26 teams from 21 states, culminating in a Grand Finale with 12 teams competing in a high-stakes showdown in Febru... read..

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"Why did Priyanka Gandhi make such big mistake," asks BJP leader Kesavan

After Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inadvertently criticized her own Himachal government, National Spokesperson of BJP CR Kesavan on Saturday said that Priyanka Gandhi was "ill-prepared, uninformed" during her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha and asked ... read..

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Maha Deepam lit atop Annamalaiyar Hills as part of Karthigai Deepam celebrations in Tamil Nadu

As part of Tamil Nadu's oldest festival, Karthigai Deepam celebrations, the Maha Deepam was lighted at Arunachala Hills, Tiruvannamalai district in the presence of a large number of devotes on Friday evening.... read..

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TN: Rain causes severe waterlogging in Trichy, Thoothukudi regions; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in multiple districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a warning for Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rainfall across multiple districts until December 14.... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces prize money of Rs 5 crores for newly-crowned Chess world champion D Gukesh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a prize of Rs 5 crore for the newly crowned International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion, D Gukesh, whose victory, he said, had brought "immense pride and joy to the nation".... read..

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Karthigai Deepam festival begins in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple

One of Tamil Nadu's oldest festivals, Karthigai Deepam, is being celebrated today at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.... read..

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"If you enjoy Chess, you play it better," Coach Vishnu Prasanna reveals World Champion Gukesh's winning mantra

Following D Gukesh's historic FIDE World Championship title win, his coach Vishnu Prasanna said that world champion had been given only one advice by him and that was to enjoy his chess.... read..

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Six killed in fire at private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul

As many as six people lost their lives in the fire accident that occurred at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul on Thursday night, the Dindigul district Superintendent of Police said.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Over 20 injured, many feared dead in Dindigul hospital fire

Over 20 people were injured and many feared dead in a massive fire at a private hospital in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday night.... read..

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Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian meets victims of Dindigul hospital fire

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Friday visited the Dindigul Government Medical College and Hospital to meet people injured in a fire that broke out at a private hospital on Thursday.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Schools to remain closed in 11 districts after heavy rain forecast

All schools will remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu in anticipation of heavy rains on Thursday.... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin wishes megastar Rajinikanth on 74th birthday

Megastar Rajinikanth celebrates his 74th birthday on December 12, and fans across the world are sharing heartfelt wishes on social media to mark the occasion.... read..

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"Meeting Adani is not sin": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai slams DMK and Congress

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Wednesday defended meeting industrialist Gautam Adani, calling it "not a sin" and accusing Congress and DMK of misleading the public with their protests over Adani's ties to the party.... read..

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"Impractical, anti-democratic move" MK Stalin opposes 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday strongly opposed the Union Cabinet's approval of the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Parliament saying that this "impractical and anti-democratic move will erase regional voices, erode federalism, and dis... read..

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IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal with thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall over most parts of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area with thunderstorms and lighting expected at isolated locations.... read..

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Indian Light Tank achieves major milestone by firing at high altitude

The Indian Light Tank (ILT) has achieved a significant milestone by firing multiple rounds at varying ranges at an altitude exceeding 4,200 metres, demonstrating consistent accuracy, according to a press release issued on Thursday.... read..

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Steel cutting ceremony of second fleet support ship held at Katupalli shipyard

The steel cutting ceremony for the second boat of the Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ships (FSS) project was held at the Larsen and Toubro Shipyard in Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu.... read..

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TN: Villagers oppose tungsten mining in Arithapatti, urge govt to declare Biodiversity Park

Following the passage of a special resolution in the Tamil Nadu assembly opposing the tungsten mining project, farmers and members of the Anti-Tungsten Mining Project Association welcomed the move and reiterated their demand to declare 48 villages, includ... read..

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AIADMK slams Stalin, says "he is a pathological liar"

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) National spokesperson Kovai Sathyan launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, labelling him as a "pathological liar."... read..

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC end losing streak with 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC

Chennaiyin FC ended their three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight (Wednesday).... read..

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Tamil Nadu: BJP slams DMK, AIADMK for criticism over tungsten mining project, affirms party's commitment for farmers

Tamil Nadu BJP hit out at DMK and AIADMK for posing "unfounded" allegations against the tungsten mining project in Madurai and accused them of "misleading" the people in state.... read..

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ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC eye strong response in home tie against Hyderabad

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will be eyeing a strong response to their recent run when they take on Hyderabad FC (HFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on Wednesday.... read..

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Ajith requests fans to stop using 'Kadavuley Ajithey' slogan for him

Actor Ajith on Tuesday issued a statement requesting his fans stop chanting the viral 'Kadavuley Ajithey' slogan for him.... read..

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IIT Madras releases most detailed 3D high resolution images of human fetal brain

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Tuesday released the most detailed 3D High-Resolution images of the fetal brain.... read..

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As long as I am Tamil Nadu CM tungsten mining in Melur will not be allowed: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday said that as long as he is the Chief Minister of the state he will not allow tungsten mining at Melur in Madurai district.... read..

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"From old times till now, DMK govt given many schemes and projects for Chennai": Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Monday that the DMK government has given a number of schemes and projects for Chennai which has benefited a lot of people in the city.... read..

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Tamil Nadu govt moves resolution in Assembly condemning Centre for granting tungsten mining rights

Tamil Nadu Water Resource Minister Duraimurugan on Monday moved a resolution in the State Assembly condemning the Union Government's decision to grant tungsten mining rights to Hindustan Zinc Limited in Madurai district.... read..

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Tamil Nadu: Annamalai slams CM Stalin over handling of mentally-challenged girl's rape case

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai on Sunday lashed out at Chief Minister MK Stalin for the alleged rape of a mentally-challenged college student in Chennai and "delayed" police action on the complaint of the victim's father.... read..

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Mentally-challenged girl's rape: AIADMK hits out at DMK govt for acting "negligently"

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and the police of "negligence" in the alleged rape case of a mentally challenged college student.... read..

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Two arrested for raping mentally challenged girl in Chennai

Two accused have been arrested and hunt is on to nab at least seven others for the alleged gangrape of a college girl with mental disabilities in Chennai, police said.... read..

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Indian Coast Guard detains 4 foreigners off Tamil Nadu coast

Four foreigners have been detained from a boat, approximately 46 nautical miles off the Tamil Nadu coast, defence officials said on Sunday.... read..

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"Hindi has potential to unite country": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday highlighted the potential of the Hindi language to unite the country. He said that Hindi has never been hostile to other regional languages but has "enriched" them.... read..

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Sri Lankan Navy apprehends eight Indian fishermen, captures two boats off the coast of Ramanathapuram

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended eight Indian fishermen and captured two boats off the coast of Ramanathapuram on Sunday morning.... read..

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