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Tamil Nadu: Explosion occurs at firecracker manufacturing factory

An explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur region of Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu on Saturday? Read further on Dynamite News:

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The VHP and BJP exploited a dying Tamil Nadu teenager to push Hindutva agenda

Seven months into his tenure as Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai launched one of his biggest political campaigns, following the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Lavanya in Thanjavur. Annamalai alleged that Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, where Lavanya was studying, pressured her to convert to Christianity, driving her to take…

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TN duo of Jeevan and Vijay wins Hangzhou doubles

CHENNAI: At an age when many players think of retiring from professional tennis, Vijay Sundar Prashanth has secured his biggest title at the ATP level. The 37-year-old Vijay Sundar and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, both from Tamil Nadu, won their maiden ATP Tour crown as a pair by overcoming Germany's Constantin Frantzen…

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TN: History sheeter Raja shot dead in Chennai

History sheeter Raja alias Seizing Raja was killed in a police encounter in Akkarai area of Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Monday morning, police said

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Karnataka’s pushback on language imposition grows

Over the last few years, there is a visible and sustained pushback against Hindi imposition in Karnataka. Before that, the agitation against Hindi imposition was more visible in Tamil Nadu.

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India vs Bangladesh: How T20 hitting prepared Ravichandran Ashwin for Chepauk bash

CHENNAI: When Ravichandran Ashwin made his debut for an age-group Tamil Nadu team many moons ago, he did so as a batter who could bowl a bit. Years have gone by, the teenager of yesterday is in the twilight of a brilliant international career as an off-spinner, but his first…

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Udhayanidhi Stalin rejects speculation on Tamil Nadu Dy CM post

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin dismissed the speculation regarding his elevation as Deputy Chief Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Udhayanidhi Stalin likely to be appointed as Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu

Udhayanidhi Stalin is likely to appoint as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Currently he is the state’s Sports Minister. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Let Me Explain: Modi govt denying funds to best-performing states?

In this week's episode of Let Me Explain, TNM's Pooja Prasanna breaks down the controversy surrounding the Modi government’s alleged denial of education funds to five opposition-ruled states – Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab, and Delhi.

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Sathiyan set to partner Sreeja in mixed doubles

CHENNAI: After a three-year association with Manika Batra in mixed doubles, paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has mutually parted ways with her. Tamil Nadu player Sathiyan will combine forces with Sreeja Akula, with their partnership set to start at the end of this season or beginning of next.

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Tamil Nadu to play all Ranji Trophy group home games in districts

The Sri Ramakrishna College Ground in Coimbatore will host two matches, while the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground in Salem will hold one game

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Natarajan to stay away from red-ball cricket for now

CHENNAI: After struggling with multiple injury setbacks in recent years, India and Tamil Nadu left-arm pacer T Natarajan has decided to prioritise white-ball cricket.

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After years of struggle, TN tennis player Dhakshineswar is slowly coming up the ranks

CHENNAI: Dhakshineswar Suresh from Tamil Nadu gave a good account of himself in his maiden ATP Tour competition at the Winston-Salem Open, a few weeks ago. The 24-year-old Madurai boy, who is pursuing an undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University, reached the semifinals in men's doubles and showed promise in…

The Times of India

Why Marathwada’s farm workers are migrating even in summer

In a typical year, Savitra Thadke, 50, and her husband work as sugarcane cutters at farms in Sangli or Kolhapur in western Maharashtra from October to March-April. In the summer months of April-June, they work as agricultural labourers in their village, Chopdyachiwadi in the Georai taluka of Beed district. Savitra could even…

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NEP, SSA, and now PM-SHRI: Centre and states adding more flashpoints than averting them

After its repeated objections to the National Education Policy, Tamil Nadu flagged the non-release of funds by the centre under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. And now, it seems another education sector programme – the PM-SHRI scheme – has been hit amid a frost in centre-state ties.

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PM Narendra Modi flags off new Vande Bharat Express Trains in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains. The virtual flag-off ceremony took place at 12:30 pm. The newly launched trains will operate on the Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil routes, offering passengers a faster and more comfortable travel experience.

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Suryakumar Yadav gets injured days before Duleep Trophy

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav suffered a hand injury while fielding for Mumbai in the team's match against Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) XI in the Buchi Babu tournament.

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A year after accident, cueist Mohitha makes a comeback with bronze in World U-21 meet

CHENNAI: India's RT Mohitha lost to Thailand's Narucha Phoemphul in the semifinals of the IBSF World Under-21 Women's Snooker Championship in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Tamil Nadu player shared the bronze medal with Hong Kong's Chan Wai Lam. Bengaluru teenager Natasha Chethan held her nerve to edge out Narucha in…

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Powertrip: Kerala govt’s film industry dilemma, who will bag AIADMK’s poll strategy contract

The fallout from the Hema Committee report continues to unfold, with new perpetrators being named everyday. While the en masse resignation of the leadership of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists might have solved one headache, the Kerala government seems to have another, more problematic issue to deal with. Two…

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‘Why are you after him’: SC slams TN govt over detention of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar

Hearing a plea against the second detention of independent journalist and YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in connection with his alleged “derogatory remarks” in an interview, the Supreme Court said on Friday that the Tamil Nadu government is targeting Shankar and using its power to “ensure that he stays in prison”.

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Kolkata Horror: Doctors and Women Wing of NTK protest in Chennai

"I request the Tamil Nadu government also to take appropriate measures for the women safety in the state", Seeman said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Protesting Tamil Nadu doctors flag unsafe work environment in hospitals

Protesting the rape and murder of a post graduate doctor in Kolkata, Tamil Nadu doctors have voiced the need for safe, well-equipped, and sufficient on-call rooms for doctors to rest inside hospitals. Citing their long working hours, doctors are demanding that the state government and hospital administrations create secure rooms…

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From temple donations to family visits, how Kamala Harris is still the pride of her Indian ancestral village

Some 8,000 miles from Washington DC, this village in southern Tamil Nadu is an unlikely pocket of fervent support for the presumptive 2024 Democratic candidate. Vishwam Sankaran meets locals who are hoping to see one of their own named the next US president

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SC grants interim relief to Tamil Nadu YouTuber held over ‘defamatory remarks’

The Supreme Court has ordered the interim release of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, who has been detained as a “goonda” since May by the Chennai Police, Bar and Bench reported.

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Tamil Nadu power distribution company surges electricity tariff to cover financial loss

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). Read further on Dynamite News:

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