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State in southern India

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Tamil Nadu: State in southern India
Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India. The tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population, Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil language—one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world—is widely spoken in the state and serves as its official language. The capital and largest city is Chennai.

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Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Resigns, Eyes Political Contest: Sources | Oneindia [Video]

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Resigns, Eyes Political Contest: Sources | Oneindia

Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, resigned, hinting at contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Her political journey includes previous..

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Tamil Nadu Denies Permission for PM Modi's Coimbatore Roadshow, BJP Moves Court | Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu Denies Permission for PM Modi's Coimbatore Roadshow, BJP Moves Court | Oneindia News

In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu government has denied permission for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore, scheduled for March 18th. The district police authorities cited..

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Lok Sabha Elections: PM Modi's Campaign Blitz Across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections: PM Modi's Campaign Blitz Across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Oneindia News

Join us as we cover Prime Minister Narendra Modi's extensive campaign tour across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. With multiple programmes and public meetings scheduled, PM Modi aims to make..

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BJP’s K Annamalai Urges NCB to Investigate Drug Bust and Link with DMK| Oneindia News [Video]

BJP’s K Annamalai Urges NCB to Investigate Drug Bust and Link with DMK| Oneindia News

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai comments on the NCB's bust of an international drug trafficking network, emphasizing Jaffer Sadiq's connections beyond politics, particularly in the film and hotel..

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Congress To Fight on 9 Seats in Tamil Nadu as DMK Eyes To Recreate 2019 Success| Oneindia News [Video]

Congress To Fight on 9 Seats in Tamil Nadu as DMK Eyes To Recreate 2019 Success| Oneindia News

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's DMK and ally Congress finalized a seat-sharing agreement, mirroring their successful 2019 formula. Congress secured nine seats in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry...

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Congress-DMK Seal Alliance in Tamil Nadu: Kamal Haasan's Guest Appearance | Oneindia News [Video]

Congress-DMK Seal Alliance in Tamil Nadu: Kamal Haasan's Guest Appearance | Oneindia News

Catch the latest update as the DMK finalizes a strategic accord with the Congress in Tamil Nadu, building on their successful partnership in previous elections. With Kamal Haasan's MNM making a guest..

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PM Modi arrives at Kalpakkam nuclear power plant | Know what he said | Oneindia Nerws [Video]

PM Modi arrives at Kalpakkam nuclear power plant | Know what he said | Oneindia Nerws

Tamil Nadu: On India’s first indigenous FastBreeder Reactor (500 MWe) at Kalpakkam, PM Narendra Modi says, "...Today, our government is working tirelessly towards ensuring energy security. In..

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Tamil Nadu's ISRO Advertisement blunder, BJP says 'shows DMK's commitment to China' | Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu's ISRO Advertisement blunder, BJP says 'shows DMK's commitment to China' | Oneindia News

An advertisement released by Tamil Nadu's DMK government has run into controversy allegedly over the Chinese flag. Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has shared a photo of a newspaper ad, allegedly..

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Tamil Nadu: Firecracker factory blast causes nine casualties in Virudhunagar | Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu: Firecracker factory blast causes nine casualties in Virudhunagar | Oneindia News

On Saturday, a devastating explosion rocked a firecracker factory in the Vembakottai area of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar, claiming the lives of at least nine individuals and leaving several others..

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Tamil Nadu: DMK Govt. Passes Resolution Criticising One Nation One Election| Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu: DMK Govt. Passes Resolution Criticising One Nation One Election| Oneindia News

The Tamil Nadu Assembly, led by the DMK government, opposes the One Nation One Election proposal, branding it impractical and contrary to democratic principles. Chief Minister MK Stalin argues against..

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Tamil Nadu Governor Skips Address to DMK Govt, Citing Issue over National Anthem| Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu Governor Skips Address to DMK Govt, Citing Issue over National Anthem| Oneindia News

Governor RN Ravi's customary address to the Tamil Nadu House on February 12 turned contentious as he swiftly concluded his speech, citing disagreement with the DMK government. He criticised their..

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BJP gets big boost in Tamil Nadu as 15 former MLAs, mostly from AIADMK join party | Oneindia News [Video]

BJP gets big boost in Tamil Nadu as 15 former MLAs, mostly from AIADMK join party | Oneindia News

In a significant political development ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, leaders from Tamil Nadu have made a notable shift. Fifteen former MLAs and an ex-MP, most of whom were previously associated..

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Tamil Nadu: Residents Struggle as Frost Grips Plants, Vehicles, Roads in Ooty | Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu: Residents Struggle as Frost Grips Plants, Vehicles, Roads in Ooty | Oneindia News

Experience the freezing temperatures in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, as residents grapple with the impact of severe cold. Witness frost-covered landscapes, vehicles, and roads, affecting daily life. Stay tuned..

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Sri Ram’s Presence in Southern-India| Exploring the Revered Ramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu| Oneindia [Video]

Sri Ram’s Presence in Southern-India| Exploring the Revered Ramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu| Oneindia

The Ramaswamy Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India, is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu. Renowned in the town and considered one of the prominent Rama..

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153rd Thai Pusa Jothi Dharshin | Sacred Moments in Vadalur Vallalar Town, Tamil Nadu | Oneindia News [Video]

153rd Thai Pusa Jothi Dharshin | Sacred Moments in Vadalur Vallalar Town, Tamil Nadu | Oneindia News

Join the spiritual fervor as thousands of devotees unite at Sathya Gnana Sabai for the 153rd Thai Pusa Jothi Dharshin in the picturesque Vadalur Vallalar town of Tamil Nadu. Witness the sacred rituals..

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Nirmala Sitharaman: Accuses DMK of Tamil Nadu Police Misuse and Anti-PM Bias | Oneindia News [Video]

Nirmala Sitharaman: Accuses DMK of Tamil Nadu Police Misuse and Anti-PM Bias | Oneindia News

Discover the unfolding events at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu, where LED screens installed for live streaming of Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha are now being taken down. Union Finance..

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Shri Ram's Connect to the Southern Tip of India | Srirangam's Rama Temple in Tamil Nadu| Oneindia [Video]

Shri Ram's Connect to the Southern Tip of India | Srirangam's Rama Temple in Tamil Nadu| Oneindia

Immerse yourself in the divine aura of Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, as we embark on a spiritual journey tracing the roots of Ramabhakti to the southern tip of India. The echoes of Rangapura Vihara and the..

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The DMK has allocated nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu to the Congress party for the upcoming general elections. The agreement was signed by DMK chief M K Stalin and TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai..
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'Exceptional fervour in the NDA's favour': PM Modi ahead of poll rallies in Southern India

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PM Modi to hold roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore today

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‘Tainted’: TN governor nixes Stalin bid to reinduct ex-minister Ponmudy

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has turned down CM M K Stalin's proposal to reinstate K Ponmudy as a minister. The Governor cited Ponmudy's tainted corruption record as the reason for rejecting the..
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Tamil Nadu agrees to implement PM SHRI school scheme: Centre


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Madras high court grants permission for PM Modi's Coimbatore roadshow

The Madras high court on Friday granted permission for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Coimbatore roadshow scheduled for March 18. Justice N Anand Venkatesh has instructed the Coimbatore Police to allow..
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Tamil Nadu government denies permission for PM Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore, BJP moves court

Tamil Nadu government denied Prime Minister Modit to hold a road show in Coinmbatore, Tamil Nadu. The permission was denied for PM's scheduled roadshow, which was set for March 18. The district police..
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'DMK, Congress have history of scams': PM Modi slams INDIA Bloc in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi asserted that Congress and DMK only know how to misbehave with women and slammed DMK for "doing politics in the name of women"."Everyone remembers what the DMK leaders did to Jayalalithaa ji...
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: DMK seals seat-sharing pact with Congress, allots...

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PM Narendra Modi to visit 12 states in ten-day tour, check schedule

The twelve states include Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
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PM Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said the projects were symbolic of the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
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Tamil Nadu Firecracker factory mishap: PM Modi declare Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased, Rs 50000 for injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the Tamil Nadu firecracker factory mishap that took place on Saturday.
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8 killed, several injured in Tamil Nadu factory firework mishap

At least 8 people were killed and 3 others injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in this district.
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'ED tampered with digital proof': Senthil Balaji tells high court

Former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji accuses the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of tampering with digital evidence seized from his residence to frame him for money laundering. He argues that the..
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After 230 days in custody, Tamil Nadu minister quits

Less than a fortnight after the Madras High Court questioned the continuation of minister V Senthil Balaji in the council of ministers despite his judicial incarceration for more than 230 days, the..
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Tamil Nadu governor refuses to read out address to House; leaves before national anthem

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi greeted the members in Tamil and read out a couplet of Thirukkural in his address before expressing his inability to read the speech due to misleading claims. Ravi..
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Congress makes key appointments in Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, J-K ahead of Lok Sabha polls

In an official statement, Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal said, "Congress President has approved the proposal of the appointment of Suman Bharti as the President of the Hamirpur District..
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Non-believing non-Hindus can't enter TN temples: HC

A temple is not a tourist or picnic spot, Madras high court said Tuesday, and directed Tamil Nadu's Hindu religious and charitable endowments department to install boards at all shrines in the state..
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'Votes against BJP must not get split': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges INDIA bloc leaders amid turmoil

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Stalin writes to Jaishankar, flags 'disturbing trend' of Indian fishermen arrest

Expressing apprehension about the "alarming trend" of the arrest of Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, chief minister M K Stalin urged the Centre on Wednesday to reinstate a joint working group,..
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Bapu-led stir after 1942 was a non-event, Netaji delivered freedom, says Tamil Nadu governor

Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi credited Subhas Chandra Bose more than Mahatma Gandhi for India's freedom. Ravi stated that the national freedom movement led by Gandhi became a non-event after 1942, while..
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Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi gives more credit to Netaji than to Gandhiji for India’s independence


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India logs 1,640 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1

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Congress to hold state-level workers' conventions for 2024 polls

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Supreme Court pulls up Tamil Nadu for not allowing Ayodhya telecast

Supreme Court rejects oral ban on telecast of religious events in Tamil Nadu, says reasoned orders required by law. Tamil Nadu government denies passing any order, court asks for data on live telecast..
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Court defers framing of charges against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji


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Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla is as significant as August 15, 1947, says Tamil Nadu Governor

The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is as significant as August 15, 1947, and heralded the cusp of a change of an era towards Ram Rajya and national development, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi..
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Legal battles secured right to hold events in Tamil Nadu to mark Ayodhya Ram mandir consecration: BJP

The BJPe vs ruling DMK battle over live telecast of the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration in Tamil Nadu shrines reached the SupremCourt on Monday, with the apex court asking the authorities to act in..
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City court extends remand of Senthil Balaji, minister files bail plea in HC

On Monday, a city court extended the custody of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, until January 29. The Principal..
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'Ban' on telecast of consecration ceremony: SC asks Tamil Nadu authorities to act in accordance with law


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Nirmala Sitharaman alleges temple telecast ban in Tamil Nadu, DMK government hits back

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday reacted strongly to a report in a Tamil newspaper that the Tamil Nadu government had banned special poojas in temples in the state managed by the..
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Union finance minister condemns TN for preventing people from watching live telecast of Ram temple inauguration

Tamil Nadu government denies banning special poojas in temples managed by HR and CE department during Ram temple consecration. Union finance minister condemns alleged ban, stating that no..
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Workers from UP, Bihar, Tamil Nadu constitute majority of workforce from India in Middle East: Report

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PM Modi visits Ram Setu's origin point Arichal Munai in Tamil Nadu ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'

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Ahead of Ayodhya event, PM Modi visits Tamil Nadu temple linked to Ram

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For 1st time, yearly cadaver donations cross 1,000 in 2023

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PM Modi takes holy dip in 'Agni theerth' beach; prays in TN temples

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NCW demands report after Dalit woman alleges abuse by DMK leader's kin

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PM Modi presented with a gift by priests at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple to be taken to Ram Mandir

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Man crushed to death during stone-lifting competition

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Not just North India: This Tamil Nadu town is shivering due to near-zero degree temperature

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Farmer takes snake that bit him to hospital

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