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Tamil Nadu: State in southern India
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian subcontinent and is bordered by the union territory of Puducherry and the South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by the Eastern Ghats on the north, by the Nilgiri Mountains, the Meghamalai Hills, and Kerala on the west, by the Bay of Bengal in the east, by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait on the southeast, and by the Indian Ocean on the south. The state shares a maritime border with the nation of Sri Lanka.

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'Cyclone Nivar' is weakening gradually, says NDRF DIG [Video]

'Cyclone Nivar' is weakening gradually, says NDRF DIG

Speaking on the 'Cyclone Nivar,' Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Randeep Rana on November 26 stated that the landfall happened yesterday at midnight and now..

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Cyclone Nivar: 'Chennai to have moderate rainfall till tomorrow', informs IMD [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: 'Chennai to have moderate rainfall till tomorrow', informs IMD

Speaking to ANI, Director of Area Cyclone Warning Centre in Chennai, Dr N Puviarasan said, "Severe cyclonic storm Nivar expected to move Northwest wards and weaken into cyclonic storm in districts of..

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Cyclone Nivar: Water-logging at Puducherry Railway Station due to continuous rainfall [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: Water-logging at Puducherry Railway Station due to continuous rainfall

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Nivar to move northwestwards and weaken further into a cyclonic storm during the next 3 hours. Puducherry continues to receive rainfall amid..

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Cyclone Nivar to weaken into cyclonic storm: IMD | Latest Updates [Video]

Cyclone Nivar to weaken into cyclonic storm: IMD | Latest Updates

India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the Cyclone Nivar would decrease further in strength and turn into a cyclonic storm. The cyclone made landfall near Puducherry in the early hours of..

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Chennai witnesses rain, strong winds as cyclone Nivar makes landfall [Video]

Chennai witnesses rain, strong winds as cyclone Nivar makes landfall

Cyclone Nivar made landfall in Chennai and Puducherry on late night of November 26 with both the cities witnessing rainfall and strong winds. The Marina beach area in Chennai was almost deserted in..

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Cyclone Nivar: Over 1 lakh people evacuated across Tamil Nadu [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: Over 1 lakh people evacuated across Tamil Nadu

Updating about the situation of Cyclone Nivar, NDRF Director-General, SN Pradhan informed that over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu. "Cyclone Nivar may make landfall around 2 am-..

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Watch: Coast Guard ship on alert as Cyclone Nivar approaches; NDRF chief briefs [Video]

Watch: Coast Guard ship on alert as Cyclone Nivar approaches; NDRF chief briefs

A Coast Guard vessel with relief items was deployed off the Chennai coast as India's southeastern states brace for cyclone Nivar. It is expected to make landfall on November 25 night or November 26..

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Cyclone Nivar: 'We go for zero casualty approach', says NDRF DG [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: 'We go for zero casualty approach', says NDRF DG

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General SN Pradhan spoke on force's approach to manage effects of severe cyclonic storm 'Nivar' likely to make a landfall in southern states of India in..

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Watch: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry brace for Cyclone Nivar with Covid protocols [Video]

Watch: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry brace for Cyclone Nivar with Covid protocols

Cyclone Nivar is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry before dawn on Thursday. IMD said Nivar would cross over betwen Karaikal and..

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Cyclone Nivar: 'Need to ensure COVID-19 protocols are followed', informs Tamil Nadu govt [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: 'Need to ensure COVID-19 protocols are followed', informs Tamil Nadu govt

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Nivar is likely to cross between Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) and Karaikal during midnight on November 25 and early hours of November 26.Speaking..

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Watch: Sea rough in Puducherry as cyclonic storm Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu coast [Video]

Watch: Sea rough in Puducherry as cyclonic storm Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu coast

Ahead of severe cyclonic storm Nivar, sea rough in Puducherry coast observed on November 25. The severe cyclonic storm Nivar over southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-north-westwards with a speed of 6..

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Cyclone Nivar: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on alert ahead of landfall [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on alert ahead of landfall

Cyclone Nivar is likely to cross coasts of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry late on November 25. The cyclone will cross the coasts as ‘very severe cyclonic storm’. It is expected to make landfall between..

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Cyclone Nivar: Rainfall causes waterlogging in Chennai [Video]

Cyclone Nivar: Rainfall causes waterlogging in Chennai

Chennai is witnessing rainfall on November 24. People are facing problem in commuting as heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging in many areas. Earlier, IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfall, due..

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Extremely heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu districts on Nov 25: IMD DG [Video]

Extremely heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu districts on Nov 25: IMD DG

Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of India Meteorological Department, on November 24, informed that extremely heavy rainfall are expected in coastal and north interior Tamil Nadu districts on..

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Cyclone Nivar makes landfall, impact likely till afternoon in TN

Cyclonic storm Nivar commenced landfall 30km north of Puducherry and 115km south of Chennai around 11.15pm on Wednesday. The core of the storm which hit close to Marakkanam is expected to take three..
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Cyclone Nivar: Chennai airport suspends operations; Tamil Nadu announces public holiday in 13 districts

Chennai airport will remain shut from Wednesday, 7 pm to Thursday, 7 am as Cyclone Nivar approaches the Tamil Nadu coast.
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Cyclone Nivar set to hit Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Puducherry witness heavy rains: Latest developments


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Cyclone Nivar to intensify into 'very severe storm', heavy rains lash Chennai

The IMD has said Cyclone Nivar is set to cross the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as a "very severe cyclonic storm" late on Wednesday.
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‘Very severe cyclonic storm’ to hit TN, Pondi & Andhra today

With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgrading its alert on Cyclone Nivar, which will made landfall as a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ between Karaikal and Mamallapuram late on Wednesday..
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Cyclone Nivar: Tamil Nadu declares public holiday on Nov 25, Sec 144 in Puducherry; more details here

Six special trains of the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railways have been cancelled on November 25 in view of cyclone Nivar.
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Cyclone Nivar: Indian Navy, Coast Guard assets ready for rescue ops in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Indian Navy has deployed INS Parundu, a vessel from Vishakapatnam with HADR bricks and diving teams to render assistance.
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PM Modi speaks to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry CMs over Cyclone Nivar


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Cyclone 'Nivar' to hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coast soon; NDRF issues 'dos and don'ts' guidelines

Met sources said the depression is very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm 'Nivar' during the next 24 hours and will move north-westwards.
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Cyclone Nivar likely to make landfall in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, heavy rains to lash coastal areas today

During November 24 and 25 extremely heavy rainfall is expected at North coastal districts and delta districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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IMD warns of cyclonic storm approaching Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast; six NDRF teams deployed

A cyclonic storm is expected on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in the next 24 hours, the IMD had informed earlier on Monday.
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SC grants a week’s parole to Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict AG Perarivalan

The Supreme Court on Monday extended parole of AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, by one week. The apex court also directed the Tamil Nadu government to provide..
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6 NDRF teams deployed in parts of Tamil Nadu ahead of cyclonic storm warning


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Cyclonic storm likely to sweep across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Nov 25, to bring heavy rains along coastal areas

The cyclonic storm will bring heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karikkal regions.
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Cyclonic storm likely to cross over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on Nov 25

The low pressure area over Bay of Bengal has become well marked and is likely to concentrate into a depression and intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on November..
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Tamil Nadu bans online gaming, with fine up to Rs 5,000 and imprisonment of up to six months

Rs. 5000 fine and and six months imprisonment for those found gaming, two years jail and Rs.10,000 fine for people who operate common gaming house.
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BJP-AIADMK tie-up to continue for 2021 Tamil Nadu polls

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AIADMK-BJP alliance will continue, win 2021 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu: CM Palaniswami, deputy CM Panneerselvam

The AIADMK had allied with the BJP, as a part of the NDA to fight the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
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Cyclone of lower intensity may hit Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Nov 25, says IMD


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Amit Shah in Chennai, inaugurates several projects in Tamil Nadu

Union home minister Amit Shah reached Chennai on Saturday amid efforts by the BJP to increase the party's footprint in the southern state. Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, deputy chief..
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Buoyed by Telangana bypoll win, BJP to go all out in south India

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Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgates ordinance banning online gambling games

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Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls, Kamal Haasan urges adults to get Voter ID checked and ready

Special camps will be held at the voting centres where voters can apply for corrections or changes to be made.
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DNA Explainer: Does BJP stand a chance in upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls?

BJP's foray into Tamil Nadu politics after the sudden demise of the late CM Jayalalithaa in December 2016, saw a series of political upheaval in the state.
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Fine amount of Rs 10 cr accepted by Bengaluru Court, says VK Sasikala's counsel

VK Sasikala, the aide of Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is serving a four-year jail term in a disproportionate assets case, after being convicted by the Supreme Court.
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Unicef: 25% of schoolkids from Covid-hit families may drop out

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Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 67000 crore on Nov 21

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Rename Jawaharlal Nehru University after Swami Vivekananda, demands BJP general secretary

BJP's national general secretary for Maharashtra, Goa and Tamil Nadu, CT Ravi, demanded on Monday that Delhi's premier institute, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), be renamed as Swami Vivekananda..
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Election Commission releases draft electoral rolls for Tamil Nadu; women voters outnumber men

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Anna University VC probe: TN government appoints retired Madras HC judge as inquiry officer

Based on petitions filed by different individuals, six allegations have been listed against Anna University Vice-Chancellor MK Surappa. One of the major allegations against Surappa has been that of..
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Tamil Nadu: Arundhati Roy's book scraped from university syllabus after ABVP complaint

Although there is no official letter yet in this regard, the Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli has confirmed to Zee Media on having scrapped the book 'Walking with the..
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Lankan Navy arrests 4 Tamil Nadu fishermen; rescues 14 stranded from Karaikal

Four Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday when they were allegedly fishing in the sea off Kodiakarai coast, a fishermen association here said. The fishermen belonging to..
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Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Mother of convict pleads with Tamil Nadu CM for son's release

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Tamil Nadu TV journo hacked to death, 4 held


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Tamil Nadu: How vested interests kept media glued to Kamala Harris’s native village Thlasendrapuram

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Not just Kamala, Biden too has Indian link

I may have relatives in India,” US President-elect Joseph Biden had declared on his maiden visit to Mumbai in 2013, when VP-elect Kamala Harris’s Tamil Nadu connection wasn’t headline news yet.
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Tamil Nadu: Income Tax department detects Rs 1,000-crore black money after raids on Chennai IT infra firm

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Tamil Nadu govt denies permission for BJP's Vel Yatra; state party unit awaits word from Delhi

Advocate General Vijay Narayan has informed the Madras High Court that the rejection order would be served to the BJP State unit office bearers on Thursday.
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NGT widens ambit of firecracker pollution cases beyond NCR, notices to 18 states, UTs

The green panel sought response from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya,..
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When will local train services resume in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu? Know here

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Doraikkannu dies due to COVID-19

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Decline in active case-load in some worst-affected states, but Delhi records highest jump in 24 hours

The trajectory of active case-load of Covid infections has been diverse across the country with some of the worst-affected states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala reporting a decline..
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After govt takes executive route, Tamil Nadu governor assents to 7.5% NEET quota Bill

Nearly 300 MBBS seats in government medical colleges and self-financing colleges would be made available for students from government schools.
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Tamil Nadu: I-T dept uncovers unaccounted investment of around Rs 150 crore, searches still underway

The searches on the Educational institution and their associates, including a civil contractor began on Wednesday and were carried out in Coimbatore, Erode, Chennai and Namakkal.
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NASA to launch tech demonstrator satellite developed by three TN students, will be World’s smallest and lightest if launched successfully


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Southwest monsoon withdraws, 13 days after normal schedule

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Tamil Nadu CM says pandemic under control as daily COVID-19 cases hover around 2,500

Addressing the district collectors, he laid down a target for them to undertake measures to ensure that the COVID-19 cases are brought down even further before Diwali.
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Tamil Nadu: BJP's Khushbu Sundar takes on Thirumavalavan over Manusmriti row

Actor and BJP leader Khushbu Sundar countered Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi MP Thol. Thirumavalavan, over the raging controversy in Tamil Nadu over ancient tech Manusmriti.
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