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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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 |
Home Minister Amit Shah makes BIG statement, says BJP-led NDA will form governments in...Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal next year. Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of..DNA - Published | 'I cannot defeat DMK but...': Amit Shah at Madurai rally; BJP gears up for 2026 Tamil Nadu pollsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Madurai, asserted that while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin believes Shah cannot defeat the DMK, the people of Tamil Nadu will ensure the DMK's..IndiaTimes - Published |
With five more deaths, Covid-19 toll rises to 37India's current Covid-19 wave has resulted in 37 deaths, with five new fatalities reported on Tuesday from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal. The total number of cases has reached 4,026, with..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Delhi lead in adult literacy, shows test data so farTamil Nadu, Tripura, and Delhi have excelled in the 2024-25 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), showcasing high success rates in adult literacy and education. While the national..IndiaTimes - Published |
Anna University rape case: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's response to AIADMK's 'who is that sir' questionA political controversy erupted after the Anna University rape convict received a life sentence. AIADMK's E Palaniswami accused the Tamil Nadu government of shielding Gnanasekaran, questioning the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Gratitude for verdict': Stalin after Anna University sexual assault case accused awarded life sentenceTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin praised the Chennai Mahila court's verdict after it awarded the life sentence for a minimum period of 30 years without remission and a fine of Rs 90,000 to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
DMDK to reconsider alliance after AIADMK defers Rajya Sabha seatThe DMDK voiced its discontent with the AIADMK's decision to postpone the allocation of a Rajya Sabha seat until 2026, despite a prior written commitment. Premlatha Vijayakanth announced that DMDK will..IndiaTimes - Published | M K Stalin visits estranged brother Alagiri in MaduraiTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin visited his elder brother M K Alagiri at his Madurai residence on Saturday night, marking a significant reunion after years of estrangement. The visit, prompted by Alagiri's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Has monsoon arrived in India early this year due to global warming and climate change? IMD says...The southwest monsoon has already hit Kerala, Tamil Nadu, large parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra ahead of time. The monsoon has not only arrived early, its rapid expanse is shocking, it has covered..DNA - Published | COVID-19 cases spike across 9 states in India, advisory issued for THESE states, know state-wise active cases hereMaharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of Coronavirus cases, with 85% current active cases. This new variant is very mutable in nature, leading to rise in active cases...DNA - Published |
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin makes big statement after NITI Aayog meeting with PM Modi, demands share for states in...Raising the issue of devolution, Stalin stated that states were currently receiving only 33.16 per cent of central taxes, well below the previously promised 41 per cent.DNA - Published | Madras high court stays Tamil Nadu law changes allowing vice-chancellors appointments by CMIndiaTimes - Published |
Madras HC stays provision enabling Tamil Nadu government to appoint vice chancellorsThe Madras high court has temporarily halted a provision allowing the Tamil Nadu government to appoint vice chancellors in state universities, despite the government's opposition. This stay stems from..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD high alert: Delhi, South India, Northeast to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorm; heatwave in UP, RajasthanThe western coastal region, including states like Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will experience heavy rainfall between May 18 and May 24. The southern region of India, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry..DNA - Published |
Stalin urges 8 non-BJP CMs to unite against Centre on governor powerTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested support from eight non-BJP state leaders. He wants a united legal challenge. This challenge is against the President's reference to the Supreme Court...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Must unite for legal battle': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to non-BJP states, accuses Centre of plotting against SC's governor verdict with Presidential referenceTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged non-BJP ruled states to unite against the Centre's alleged attempt to undermine the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the Governor's role. President Murmu sought SC's..IndiaTimes - Published |
