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News website Vikatan ‘blocked’ after row over cartoon on PM Modi
Following protests from the Tamil Nadu BJP regarding a cartoon depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chained hands, Vikatan, a legacy media group in Tamil Nadu, reported that its website was “blocked”…
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SC dismisses Jayalalithaa’s kin’s petition to release her seized properties
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, February 14, dismissed a petition filed by the niece of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa seeking the release of the latter’s properties seized…
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One person killed, six injured in TN fireworks factory blast
Virudhanagar: A 50-year-old woman was killed and six injured in an explosion in a private fireworks factory in Virudhunagarof Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, February 5. Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the…
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CM Stalin accuses Governor Ravi of acting against TN govt
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday accused Governor RN Ravi of acting against the state government in all the issues. Ravi has been levelling allegations against the state…
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NIA arrests one suspect in ISIS recruitment case during raids in TN
Chennai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key suspect, identified as Alphazith (25), in connection with ISIS recruitment activities. The arrest took place in Purasaiwalkam, Chennai during a raid by…
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‘Sanatan Dharma’ remarks: SC dismisses pleas against Udhayanidhi Stalin
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, January 27, refused to entertain pleas seeking legal action, including registration of an FIR, against Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial statements…
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34 Indian fishermen held by SL Navy; TN CM flags matter with Centre
Chennai: As many as 34 Indian fishermen–32 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Kerala, have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were fishing near Dhanushkodi in TN, Chief Minister…
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CM Stalin boycotts Governor Ravi’s ‘At Home’ reception
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday did not take part in the traditional ‘At Home,’ reception hosted by Governor R N Ravi on the occasion of Republic Day…
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Tamilisai praises Annamalai, denies rumours of seeking TN BJP chief post
Chennai: Former Governor of Telangana and Puducherry, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, dismissed rumours that she was eyeing the post of the state BJP president in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, she…
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Actor-politician Vijay supports farmers in fight against in Parandur project
Chennai: Actor-politician and TVK chief Vijay on Monday pledged support to farmers protesting against the proposed airport at Parandur near here, and alleged that the ruling DMK dispensation was “benefiting” in the…
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SC asks TN govt, governor to resolve differences over V-C appointments
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government and the governor to resolve the issue of appointment of vice-chancellors in universities. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and…
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TN: Vijay to lead protest march against Parandur airport on Jan 20
Chennai: Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay will lead a protest march on January 20 at Eganapuram village against the proposed greenfield airport, which is set to become Chennai’s…
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Tamil Nadu BJP leader arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Tamil Nadu state functionary was arrested by the police on Monday, January 13, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…
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Flights delayed, cancelled at Chennai airport due to Bhogi festival smoke
Chennai: The Chennai airport cancelled the arrival of three Indigo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday morning due to poor visibility caused by smoke from burning old clothes and tyres during…
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TN to set up special courts for crimes against women: CM Stalin
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday, January 11, announced the setting up of 7 special courts to try sexual offences against women and a special committee to be…
