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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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Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP releases third list, fields K Annamalai from Coimbatore | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP releases third list, fields K Annamalai from Coimbatore | Oneindia News

On Thursday, the BJP unveiled its third roster of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated to commence on April 19, 2024. Notably, the ruling party has nominated K Annamalai, the chief of..

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BJP-PMK Alliance: Seat-Sharing Deal for Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Polls | Oneindia News [Video]

BJP-PMK Alliance: Seat-Sharing Deal for Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Polls | Oneindia News

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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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