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South Central 87: Udhayanidhi’s arrest and Union government’s Meta crackdown

Has the recent arrest of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin strengthened his political standing, or did the young TVK government make a political miscalculation?

Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events

Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a resolution mandating the state song. Tamil Thai Vazhthu will now be sung first at all official state programs. This move emphasizes the state's linguistic and cultural rights and pride. The resolution received unanimous support from legislators across party lines. This action…

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Karnataka Bandh Today August 10: Here's everything you should know about strike

Karnataka Bandh Today August 10: Here's everything you should know about strike

Karnataka Bandh Today: Kannada activists are blocking the Attibele inter-state border today, impacting traffic in both directions. This action serves as a preview for a larger statewide shutdown planned for August thirteenth. The August thirteenth bandh is organized over several long-standing Karnataka water project grievances. Activists also threatened to disrupt…

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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

What Traditional Indian Jewellery Really Signals About Your Region, Religion, and Caste

The dialect spoken in goldThe mangalsutra a woman wears in Pune looks nothing like the one her counterpart wears in Chennai. One is black beads strung on gold thread. The other is a thali tied with turmeric cord at the wedding and later restrung on a gold chain. Both signal…

Tamil Nadu could incentivise couples for more children over falling fertility rate: Health Minister Arunraj

Tamil Nadu's Health Minister indicated potential incentives for couples to have more children. This move addresses the state's declining Total Fertility Rate and growing elderly population. The government is also studying reasons for fewer deliveries at public hospitals. Discussions also covered medical education policies and fee collection irregularities.

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The Gajra Means More Than Beauty: What Hair Adornment Carries for Indian Women and Their Identity

The string your grandmother didn't explainNobody told you what it meant. Your mother pinned the gajra into your braid on the morning of a cousin's wedding and moved on to the next task. Your grandmother had done the same for her. The jasmine was simply there, the way certain things…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay chairs MPs' meeting on delimitation in Chennai

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay chairs MPs' meeting on delimitation in Chennai

The meeting is being held at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chepauk, Chennai, and is aimed at discussing Tamil Nadu's concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise and its potential impact on the state's parliamentary representation.

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Five Salt Lakes and Flats Across India That Rival Sambhar and Rann of Kutch for Travel

Five Salt Lakes and Flats Across India That Rival Sambhar and Rann of Kutch for Travel

Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan, India's Largest Inland Saline LakeMost Indian travellers who know Sambhar know it only as a name on a map between Jaipur and Ajmer. The lake itself, roughly 230 square kilometres at full spread, sits in a shallow basin that has been harvested for salt since at least…

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution batting for 'fair tax devolution' from Centre

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution batting for 'fair tax devolution' from Centre

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution seeking fair tax devolution. This resolution aligns with constitutional principles of fiscal and cooperative federalism. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson presented the resolution to the Union government. The state emphasised its economic contribution and development needs.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proposes Karnataka talks in first remarks over Cauvery row

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proposes Karnataka talks in first remarks over Cauvery row

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has extended an olive branch to Karnataka regarding the Cauvery issue, underscoring the importance of dialogue. He steered clear of trivial political maneuvering, recalling the state's long-standing efforts dating back to 1969 in managing the conflict. Vijay insisted on a strong legal approach…

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"No need for all-party meeting on Mekedatu": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says " will not compromise on the rights regarding the Cauvery water issue"

"No need for all-party meeting on Mekedatu": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says " will not compromise on the rights regarding the Cauvery water issue"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stated no all-party meeting is needed for the Mekedatu Dam issue. He assured the government will protect the state's Cauvery water rights. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the Chief Minister's stance and arrest. Stalin questioned the delay in convening an all-party meeting on the dispute.…

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Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenue

Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenue

Tamil Nadu's Revenue Augmentation Committee seeks public input for revenue enhancement. Suggestions are invited from the public and experts to boost state finances. The panel aims to improve tax and non-tax revenue efficiency and self-reliance. Stakeholders can email their proposals to tnrac@tn.gov.in before August 11. Broad categories for suggestions include…

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How Indian Women Are Rewriting the Graphic Liner Trend With Kohl, Kajal, and Centuries of Memory

How Indian Women Are Rewriting the Graphic Liner Trend With Kohl, Kajal, and Centuries of Memory

The Line You Already Knew How to DrawBefore graphic liner had a name, your grandmother drew it. Not with a felt-tip brush pen from a Seoul beauty haul, but with a stick of kohl she'd had since before you were born, pulled along the waterline until it smudged just past…

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Tamil anthem first' showdown reignites; 21 TN MPs write to Governor over convocation protocol

Tamil Nadu MPs wrote to Governor R N Ravi Arlekar regarding event protocol. They requested the state anthem precede other songs at official functions. This follows recent events where the anthem was placed third. The MPs cited past conventions and other states' practices. They seek assurance that no disrespect was…

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Vinoth to table TVK govt's maiden Agriculture Budget today

Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 will be presented soon. The state budget outlined plans for economic growth and education sector improvements. Initiatives include school modernisation and laptop distribution for college students. The government also addressed financial liabilities and proposed new revenue streams. Welfare schemes and electoral promises will continue…

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TASMAC online liquor booking starts today: Direct link, app and how to order online

TASMAC Online Booking: TASMAC has launched an online liquor booking portal in Tamil Nadu, allowing customers aged 21 and above to check stock, pay digitally and collect orders from selected outlets using a QR code. However, the service does not offer home delivery.

India's Most Deadly Snake Is Not the Cobra: The Saw-Scaled Viper Kills More Per Year

Small Enough to Miss, Fast Enough to KillThe saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus, rarely exceeds 60 centimetres. Most adults are closer to 40. Put one next to a standard ruler and it looks like something a child might keep in a shoebox. That size is the first reason it kills so…

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Russell's Viper Kills More Indians Than the Cobra Does, What You Need to Know About India's Deadliest Snake

The Snake India Fears and the Snake India Dies From Are Not the SameAsk most Indians which snake to fear and you will hear: cobra. The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is woven into temple iconography, folklore, and every snake-charmer image ever put on a postcard. It is genuinely dangerous. It…

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8 gram gold coin and silk saree to be given to bride, announces Finance Minister Marie Wilson in Vijay govt's first budget

TN Budget 2026: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday tabled the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's maiden budget for 2026-27, announcing an 8 gram gold coin and a silk saree for women at the time of their wedding, with Rs 812 crore allocated for the scheme.

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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Vijay govt announces Rs 44,527 crore for school education, gold coins & silk sarees for weddings, free laptops and bicycles

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Tamil Nadu's new government has unveiled its first Budget, outlining major investments in education and welfare schemes. Key announcements include free bicycles and laptops for students, gold rings for newborns, and wedding assistance for women. The Budget also focuses on modernising schools and tackling substance abuse,…

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TVK govt to present its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget amid political tension

The Tamil Nadu government will present its first budget on Wednesday morning. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson will table the budget for the upcoming financial year. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the budget to be exemplary and visionary. The opposition DMK MLAs may boycott the session due to…

Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

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DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin dismisses 'double-meaning' allegation, says he demanded release of Cauvery water

Former Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, released by police, refuted allegations of a "double-meaning" remark, stating his comments were "single meaning" and focused on demanding Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu farmers. He accused the Chief Minister of a diversionary tactic and dismissed the cases as false, criticizing his treatment by the…

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Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK workers arrested after FIR over CM Vijay remarks and 'Trisha' slogan controversy

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by Chennai Police on Tuesday after an FIR was registered against him over his alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Police had stepped up security outside his Chennai residence ahead of the arrest. The controversy stemmed from a…

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