Tamil Nadu
State in southern India
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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, who speak the Tamil language—the state's official language and one of the longest surviving classical languages of the world. The capital and largest city is Chennai.
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‘No longer with NDA’: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam-led AIADMK faction ends ties with BJPIndiaTimes - Published | |
'How do you plan to hold Senthil trial,' SC asks Tamil NaduIndiaTimes - Published | |
SC fixes Aug 19-Sep 20 hearing schedule for Presidential Reference; will hear preliminary objection of TN & Kerala on its maintainabilityThe Supreme Court has scheduled a nine-day deliberation, starting August 19, on a Presidential Reference questioning the court's authority to set timelines for presidential and gubernatorial assent to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu playing fraud on system in Senthil Balaji case, says SCIndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi hails Chola legacy, unveils statue plan in TNPrime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Chola dynasty's historical and cultural significance, announcing plans to erect statues of Raja Raja Chola and Rajendra Chola in Tamil Nadu. PM Modi commemorated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
New self-confidence in India post Sindoor: PM Modi before Parliament debatePrime Minister Modi, ahead of a crucial parliamentary debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, asserted India's firm stance against terrorism. Speaking in Tamil Nadu, Modi emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Ancient roadmap for Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi hails Chola Empire's military, economic legacy in Tamil NaduIndiaTimes - Published | |
Top 5 news of the day: INDIA bloc slams EC over roll revision; PM Modi honours Chola legacy; & moreOpposition parties have voiced concerns regarding the transparency of the electoral process, particularly focusing on EVMs and voter data. Prime Minister Modi commemorated the 1,000th birth anniversary..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2-day TN visit: PM Modi offers prayers at Chola temple; holds roadshow in Gangaikonda CholapuramPrime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the birth anniversary of Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I at the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in Tamil Nadu, offering prayers and participating in the Aadi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu elections: EPS meets PM Modi at Tiruchirappalli airport; first meet since AIADMK and BJP alliance renewedEdappadi K Palaniswami welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Trichy, sparking speculation about a potential AIADMK-BJP alliance despite past disagreements. This meeting, the first since their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Weapons made in India unsettle terrorism's masters': PM Modi hails indigenous arms in Operation Sindoor; pushes for manufacturing and economic growthPrime Minister Modi highlighted the role of indigenous weapons in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing their impact on terrorism. He launched development projects in Tamil Nadu, including a new terminal at..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hospitalised after 'mild giddiness'The Chief Minister is currently undergoing evaluation, and all necessary diagnostic tests are being carried out, confirmed Dr Anil BG, director of Medical Services at Apollo Hospitals.DNA - Published | |
Tamil Nadu elections: BJP confident of coalition govt, says Annamalai amid EPS pushback; asks AIADMK to 'talk to Amit Shah'Amidst political maneuvering in Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Annamalai expressed confidence in forming a coalition government, suggesting AIADMK should address concerns with Amit Shah. This follows EPS's..IndiaTimes - Published | Age just a number: Senior citizens crack NEET, apply for medical seats in Tamil NaduIn Tamil Nadu, a surprising trend has emerged as several senior citizens, including lawyers, cleared NEET and applied for MBBS admissions. Officials are now grappling with the implications of older..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ get Unesco tag; 44th honour for India; forts highlight strategic strengthIndia's 'Maratha Military Landscapes' have earned Unesco World Heritage status, becoming the nation's 44th recognised site. This prestigious recognition, announced in Paris, highlights the Maratha..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu blast accused held in Karnataka after 27 yearsIndiaTimes - Published |
CCTVs at all railway level crossings to prevent mishapsFollowing a tragic accident in Tamil Nadu, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has mandated CCTV surveillance at all level crossings nationwide. The ministry is also lowering the traffic volume threshold..IndiaTimes - Published | Language twist to TN school van tragedy: DMK says gateman did not know Tamil; urges to hire people who know mother tongueA tragic school van collision in Tamil Nadu resulted in the death of three students, sparking political controversy. The DMK alleges a language barrier involving the railway gateman, who purportedly..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tamil Nadu: Train hits school bus in Cuddalore; several children feared deadIndiaTimes - Published | Medical negligence: Doctors operate on Tamil Nadu man’s healthy left kneeIndiaTimes - Published |
Language row: RSS supports regional language; says primary education should be disseminated in mother tongue that people speak at homeAmidst the ongoing language debate, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) advocates for primary education in local languages. This statement follows the rollback of the three-language policy by..IndiaTimes - Published | Hindi row: Why Uddhav Sena has distanced itself from Stalin's hardline stance - BMC in focus?Following a rare show of unity against "Hindi imposition," Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin sought support from Uddhav Thackeray. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) distanced itself from DMK's radical stance, clarifying..IndiaTimes - Published |
15 fishermen returned from Iran, efforts on to rescue others, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief NagendranNagendran explained that the fishermen, hailing from coastal villages in Sivagangai and Uvari regions, had travelled to Iran for deep-sea fishing. However, due to rising conflict in the region, they..IndiaTimes - Published | Sivaganga custodial death: Victim Ajith Kumar’s brother Naveen alleges he too was beaten; hospitalised for examinationNaveen Kumar, brother of Ajith Kumar, is in hospital, alleging police brutality. Ajith died in Sivaganga district, reportedly in police custody. A postmortem revealed injuries, suggesting torture. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Not against Hindi, just its compulsion in schools': Sanjay Raut distances from Stalin's 'support'; clarifies Maharashtra's stand on language rowSanjay Raut clarifies Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stance on Hindi, distinguishing it from Tamil Nadu's outright rejection. Maharashtra opposes mandatory Hindi in primary schools, not the language itself, unlike..IndiaTimes - Published | Not Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, THIS Indian state now permit 10-hours workdays for commercial establishments due to...The Government of Telangana has announced a new policy allowing employees in all commercial establishments (excluding shops) to work up to 10 hours a dayDNA - Published |
'Come, let us unite': MK Stalin hails Thackeray brothers' anti-Hindi powerplay; vows to 'teach BJP a lesson'Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lauded the Thackeray brothers' unity against alleged Hindi imposition in Maharashtra. He criticized the Centre for withholding funds and questioned the languages taught in..IndiaTimes - Published | SC to decide validity of Madras HC stay on Tamil Nadu law on University VC appointmentsIndiaTimes - Published |
Girl 'rescued' from Tamil Nadu says cop raped her in UP thanaIn a shocking incident, a 16-year-old girl has accused a sub-inspector of rape within the Kadar Chowk police station complex in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The girl alleges the assault occurred after she..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu custodial death: Sivagangai case handed over to CBI; CM Stalin cites transparency behind the moveTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a CBI investigation into the custodial death of Ajith Kumar, a temple guard who died after being detained for questioning about a jewellery theft. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Unjustifiable mistake’: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin condemns custodial death of 29-year-old in Sivaganga, vows actionIndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu custodial death: Vijay demands SIT probe, Ajith Kumar beaten with plastic pipes and iron rods- What we all need to knowThe death of Ajith Kumar, a temple guard, in police custody in Tamil Nadu has triggered widespread outrage, prompting actor Vijay to demand a special investigation. Evidence presented in court suggests..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tamil Nadu: 4 killed in explosion at firecracker factory; injured rushed to hospitalA devastating explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least four lives. Five individuals sustained injuries in the incident and are currently..IndiaTimes - Published | 'My marriage has...': Woman commits suicide over dowry abuse, blames husband, in-laws despite giving gold, luxury carA newlywed woman in Tamil Nadu died by suicide after alleged dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws, despite receiving a lavish dowry.DNA - Published |
50 years of Emergency: EAM Jaishankar blames 1974 deal for fishermen arrests by Sri Lanka; says consequences still visible in Tamil NaduExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency by criticizing a controversial 1974 agreement that ceded Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, impacting Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah's big take on languages: 'Hindi friend of all'; says 'no opposition to foreign tongues'Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Hindi is a friend to all Indian languages, advocating for the promotion of one's own language without opposing any foreign tongue. His statement comes amid..IndiaTimes - Published |
Show the power of Hindu vote: Tamil Nadu BJP ally at Murugan meetIndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu: Defence personnel perform Yoga in front of Adiyogi at Coimbatore's Isha Yoga centreIndiaTimes - Published |
Day after rapping Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court says ADGP's suspension is in orderThe Supreme Court has acknowledged the Tamil Nadu government's authority to suspend ADGP H M Jayaram, who is under investigation for an alleged kidnapping. The suspension aligns with All-India Service..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court slams TN for suspending ADGP, says it's demoralisingThe Supreme Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government's decision to suspend ADGP H M Jayaram after the Madras HC ordered his arrest in an abduction case, seeking justification for the suspension..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kidnapping case: SC calls Madras HC order to arrest ADGP 'shocking'; pulls up Tamil Nadu govt over suspensionThe Supreme Court criticized the Madras High Court's order to arrest ADGP H M Jayaram in a kidnapping case, deeming it "shocking and demoralising." The court questioned the Tamil Nadu government about..IndiaTimes - Published | TN rape accused attacks cops to evade arrest, shot in legIn Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, a 25-year-old man, S Sundaravelu, was shot in the leg by police after he allegedly raped an 80-year-old woman and attacked them with a knife during his arrest. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
After his arrest on HC order, Tamil Nadu ADGP suspendedIndiaTimes - Published | Centre-Tamil Nadu dispute over Keeladi find claims 1st victim: ASI director shuntedThe Union government has removed Amarnath Ramakrishna as ASI director (antiquity) after disagreements over the dating of Keeladi archaeological finds. Ramakrishna's report suggested the finds were from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tamil Nadu: Daily-wagers' girl dwarfs the odds, engineers path to IIT-BombayYogeshwari, a girl from rural Tamil Nadu with dwarfism, is set to study aerospace engineering at IIT-Bombay. Coming from a humble background where her mother works as a daily wage labourer, Yogeshwari..IndiaTimes - Published | On Madras high court order, Tamil Nadu cops arrest ADGP-rank officer in kidnapping caseIn a dramatic turn of events, ADGP H M Jayaram was arrested on Madras HC orders for allegedly abducting a minor in an inter-caste marriage case. Justice P Velmurugan directed the arrest based on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lost in translation: Hindi statement sinks drug case in Tamil Nadu courtA Chennai court acquitted Nag Narayan Prasad in a narcotics case due to critical prosecution errors. The primary issue was the submission of a key witness statement in Hindi without translation,..IndiaTimes - Published | In Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, educated middle-class put off childbirthA UN report reveals India's declining fertility rate alongside barriers to reproductive freedom, creating a "high-low duality." While some states grapple with unintended pregnancies due to limited..IndiaTimes - Published |
No urgency, will hear TN plea on school funds in due course: SCThe Supreme Court declined Tamil Nadu's request for an immediate hearing regarding its suit against the Union government concerning the release of ₹2,291 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme. The..IndiaTimes - Published | NDA will form govts in TN and Bengal in 2026, says Amit ShahAmit Shah's second visit to Tamil Nadu in two months aims to strengthen the BJP's position before the 2026 assembly election, following DMK's criticism of the Centre. Amidst alliance complexities with..IndiaTimes - Published |
