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The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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Chennai Rains | Flights diverted, delayed

Due to the heavy overnight rains that have lashed Chennai, 10 flights were diverted from Chennai airport.

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In Frames | Chennai rains

News in Frames | Heavy rains lash Chennai and its suburbs; holiday declared for schools

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Controversial DMK man expelled, arrested

The controversial DMK platform speaker, Shivaji Krishnamurthy, was expelled from the party and arrested in Chennai on Sunday for making abusive comments at a public meeting against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, BJP State president K. Annamalai and functionary Khushbu Sundar.

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600 fishing boats in Chennai fitted with transponders with ISRO technology

Around 600 boats in the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai have been fitted with two-way communication transponders with technology developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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Rainfall brings relief from high temperatures in Tamil Nadu

Several places in Tamil Nadu including Chennai city and its suburbs experienced welcome showers on June 18 morning bringing down the high temperatures felt over the past few days

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Power games: the anatomy of an arrest

Minister V. Senthilbalaji was questioned for 18 hours by the ED and when he complained of chest pain, was initially admitted to the Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital at Omandurar Government Estate in Chennai. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Chennai

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Eliminate gender disparity in data to ensure better policies for women’s participation in labour: W20 summit communique

An important area of the communique that was released on Thursday at the W20 Summit in Mamallapuram near Chennai, called for a focus on women’s education, skill development and labour participation.

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Tamil Nadu: Actor Vijay tells students to ask their parents to vote in elections without accepting bribe

Vijay was addressing an event organised by the All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, his fans association, in Chennai on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shakeel Akhter takes oath as Tamil Nadu State Chief Information Commissioner

Retired IPS officer Shakeel Akhter took oath as the State Chief Information Commissioner in the presence of Governor R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on June 16, 2023

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Tamil Nadu records 10 fresh cases of COVID-19, no cases in Chennai

Tamil Nadu reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, June 16, 202

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Senthilbalaji sent to eight-day Enforcement Directorate custody

The Principal District Sessions Court, Chennai, on June 16 allowed the Enforcement Directorate(ED) to conduct “custodial interrogation” for eight days (until June 23) with Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji, who was arrested in an alleged money laundering case, and is hospitalised.

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Madras High Court directs Southern Railway to adhere to conditions imposed for felling and transplanting 285 trees to expand Egmore station

The Madras High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation petition filed against felling of trees for expansion of Egmore Railway Station in Chennai after recording the submission of Southern Railway that it had obtained the approval of District Green Committee (DGC), headed by the Collector, to fell 182…

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ED probes money trail in law university admission irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money-laundering probe in the case of alleged irregularities and corruption in the admission of students under the NRI quota at Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, during 2016-17

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Meet Chennai’s all-women improv ensemble

Celebrating their first anniversary, The Hysterical reflects on their journey so far and what it means to be women In comedy

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Letters to The Editor — June 16, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Chennai-based entertainment start-up Jadooz to expand its presence in Kashmir Valley

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates 1000-bedded Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai

While the construction of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai is yet to make progress even after seven years, Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital was completed within 15 months, said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday.

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New train service from Kerala border village lends hopes of growth for Idukki

In a major boost to the development prospects of Idukki, a high-range district with no rail connectivity, Railways have flagged off a service connecting the border village of Bodinayakanur in Tamil Nadu to Chennai

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Madras High Court allows arrested Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji to shift to private hospital

The Madras High Court on June 15, 2023 ordered that Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise V. Senthilbalaji, now undergoing treatment at the Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital at Omandurar Estate in Chennai after his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) early June 14, should be shifted…

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‘DMK Files’ | Chennai Court summons T.N. BJP president Annamalai to appear before it on July 14

A Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Chennai has issued summons to Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai, directing him to appear before the court on July 14. The order was passed by the court after taking cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by DMK party treasurer and Member of Parliament,…

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Angling in Chennai rides a wave of growing interest after COVID

As more angling enthusiasts pick up the fishing rod and bait across Chennai, we join them to investigate the lure of the sport

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Chennai’s Prarthana Beach Drive-in shuts down, film fans get nostalgic

Chennai’s Prarthana Drive-In Theatre, which is now making way for real estate development, was a hot favourite among moviegoers for its family-friendly atmosphere

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Interview | Team Atti Culture behind the viral song ‘Jorthaale’, on riding the viral wave

What does it take to create one of Tamil music’s most viral independent numbers? Atti Culture, a record label from Chennai, speak about making music that stands out because of sheer originality

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Interview | Muthamizh Selvi, the first woman from TN to summit Mount Everest

N Muthamizh Selvi is back to Chennai after her exhausting climb over the highest peak in the world, scaling 8,850 metres. She recounts her 56-day journey full of grief, grit, mercy, and exhilaration

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