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Centre approves procurement of copra, Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

The Centre approved copra and Totapuri mango procurement for Tamil Nadu farmers. This move aims to shield growers from distress sales due to falling market prices. The government will buy 87,226 metric tonnes of copra at MSP. Additionally, 96,879 metric tonnes of Totapuri mangoes will be procured under MIS. These…

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Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC verdict striking down quota benefits for converts to Islam

In a pivotal legal maneuver, the Tamil Nadu government has taken its case to the Supreme Court, challenging a High Court verdict that restricts converts to Islam from securing reservation benefits. This ruling came after the High Court invalidated a prior government order that enabled these individuals to obtain community…

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Women investors account for over 13% of crypto futures traders; XRP and Bitcoin top their portfolios

Crypto futures trading in India saw significant growth from smaller cities. Women traders showed lower leverage and preferred specific digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum comprised a smaller portion of futures volume. Tamil Nadu led regional participation in crypto futures trading. Traders demonstrated tactical approaches and risk awareness in leveraged products.

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What the Indian Peacock's Feathers and Display Are Actually Signalling Beyond Simple Mating

The Standard Story Has a ProblemThe peacock spreads roughly 200 feathers, each tipped with an iridescent eyespot, and the textbook explanation has always been the same: he is performing for a peahen who will judge his plumage and choose accordingly. It is a tidy story. It is also incomplete in…

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5 Thirukkural Verses That Give Better Life Advice Than Any Self-Help Book You've Read

Kural 1, Start With What You Cannot SkipThe Thirukkural opens with a verse about the primacy of first principles: before anything else, establish the foundation. Thiruvalluvar's first couplet (Chapter 1, Praise of God) is not simply devotional, it is architectural. The argument is that everything built without a correct base…

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Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficits

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stems from expenditure, while West Bengal's reflects weaker revenues and debt. West Bengal's lower per-capita income and higher population density strain its public services. Tamil Nadu's stronger revenue base and fiscal…

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Sunsure Energy secures Rs 262 cr project financing from FMO, Axis Bank

Sunsure Energy has secured a significant Rs 262 crore financing for its 75 MWp open-access solar project in Tamil Nadu. Dutch development bank FMO is leading the funding, with Axis Bank contributing approximately Rs 71 crore. This marks FMO's debut in India's Group Captive C&I renewable energy sector, aiming to…

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Mekedatu dam row: File contempt case against Karnataka in SC, says AMMK chief Dhinakaran

AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran has urged the Tamil Nadu government to initiate contempt proceedings against Karnataka for proceeding with Mekedatu dam construction, allegedly violating Supreme Court orders. He called for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and halt the unilateral work.

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DMK hits out at Tamil Nadu govt over removal of Stalin's name from desalination project plaque

The DMK has strongly criticized the ruling TVK for allegedly removing a plaque bearing M K Stalin's name from a desalination project. This move escalates the political rivalry, with the DMK accusing the TVK of "erasing" their government's achievements. The project, crucial for Chennai's water supply, was commissioned by Stalin.…

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Why C-Section deliveries are rising in India

More than a quarter of India’s births now happen through Caesarean-section (C-section) deliveries, driven primarily by high rates of surgical intervention in private hospitals.

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Chettinad Food Guide: The Best Dishes, Spices, and Restaurants to Eat Your Way Through Tamil Nadu

Why Chettinad Food Hits DifferentlyThe kuzhambu arrives black. Not dark brown, not deep red, black, from a spice paste that includes kalpasi (stone flower), marathi mokku (dried flower pods), and star anise, none of which appear together in any other Indian regional cuisine. This is the first thing to understand…

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The Vivek Express From Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari: India's Longest Train Journey Nobody Takes

Train Number 15906, and What It Actually DoesThe Vivek Express departs Dibrugarh every Friday evening and arrives at Kanyakumari roughly 82 hours and 30 minutes later, having crossed 4,286 kilometres of the subcontinent's spine. It stops at more than eighty stations. It passes through Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh,…

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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter"

"Whether it is me, you, or anyone else, we must proceed in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court. They themselves have said that excess water is flowing into the sea. They have also said that Kannadigas can make productive use of that water. We will take whatever steps…

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Karur stampede: DMK moves SC to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements

The DMK has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to prevent TVK leaders, including Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, from making public statements regarding the Karur stampede. The party alleges "false accusations" and claims ministers involved in the incident are now in the Tamil Nadu cabinet. The plea also seeks CBI…

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Tamil Nadu: DMK to file separate case against Aadhav Arjuna over Karur stampede remarks, terms Anitha Radhakrishnan's arrest "vendetta politics"

Radhakrishnan was taken into police custody today shortly after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan rejected the plea, which was filed in connection with a case registered over the former minister's allegedly defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay during a DMK public…

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Karnataka LoP questions CM Shivakumar's 'silence' over TN Cong warning against Mekedatu project

BJP leader R Ashoka slammed Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar for his silence on Tamil Nadu Congress' warning against the Mekedatu dam. Ashoka challenged Shivakumar to protest in Chennai, questioning if coalition politics in Tamil Nadu has made him fearful. He accused the Congress government of using the dam issue…

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Mass exodus continues from AIADMK, 3 ex-ministers, cadres join TVK

Three former AIADMK ministers and several party functionaries defected to the ruling TVK in Mamallapuram, citing disillusionment with the AIADMK's current leadership. The move drew sharp criticism from the DMK, which alluded to corruption allegations against the defectors. TVK leaders welcomed the new members, criticizing the AIADMK's functioning and leadership.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing Rs 5,000 crore financial burden

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has voiced strong opposition to the Centre's Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing a potential Rs 5,000 crore financial strain and operational hurdles. He urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the fund-sharing pattern and allow states more flexibility in allocating resources, arguing the current…

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Tamil Nadu: Former Ministers C Vijayabaskar, MR Vijayabaskar to join TVK on July 2

Senior AIADMK leaders and former Tamil Nadu Ministers C Vijayabaskar and MR Vijayabaskar announced that they will be joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on July 2, marking a significant political development in the state's evolving political landscape.

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Tamil Nadu govt moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court order banning cow slaughter

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the high court's directive contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cattle under specific conditions. The high…

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Tamil Nadu based Stalwart People Services files DRHP for Rs 150 crore IPO

Tamil Nadu-based Stalwart People Services has filed its DRHP with Sebi to raise Rs 150 crore through a fresh issue of shares, alongside an offer for sale by promoters. The security, facilities management and staffing services company plans to use the proceeds for working capital, debt repayment and general corporate…

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Rs 700-cr Delhi medical ‘scam’ ignored by primetime TV

A scam involving alleged siphoning of approximately Rs 700 crore, three arrests, and roughly a dozen government officials under investigation went entirely unmentioned on primetime television on Monday, even as anchors spent their segments on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, a viral video implicating a Tamil Nadu minister…

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She gave birth and travelled 200 km for exam: How this Tamil Nadu woman from a tribal village became state's youngest judge at 23

V. Sripathy, a young mother, achieved a historic feat by becoming the first civil judge from the Malayali tribal community in Tamil Nadu. Just two days after childbirth, she traveled over 200 kilometers to appear for the civil judge examination in November 2023, demonstrating immense determination. Her journey from a…

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Today's weather update (June 30): IMD issues rain, thunderstorm alert for multiple states as monsoon advances; light rain likely in Delhi too

India's southwest monsoon is intensifying, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across numerous states. The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy downpours and lightning, with the monsoon expected to advance further north soon. Residents in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and other regions can anticipate relief from heat as…

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AIADMK suffers another setback as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK faces another blow as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns, following a series of defections post the 2026 elections. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran accepted the resignation, deeming it valid. This exodus includes former minister C. Vijayabaskar and over 300 members who joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, citing leadership issues…

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