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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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Sam Pitroda Row: PM Modi attacks MK Stalin over Pitroda’s controversial racist remarks | Watch [Video]

Sam Pitroda Row: PM Modi attacks MK Stalin over Pitroda’s controversial racist remarks | Watch

On Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's controversy, PM Modi says,"...A close aide of Congress and biggest adviser of 'Prince' (Rahul Gandhi), what he said is very shameful. Congress..

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Building Bharat: A Cinematic Journey Through India's Heart and Soul | Oneindia News [Video]

Building Bharat: A Cinematic Journey Through India's Heart and Soul | Oneindia News

As election fever gripped India, Our crew savoured 'Kawa' in Kashmir 'Rawa Dosa' in Karnataka 'Lassi' in Punjab ‘Coconut water’ in Tamil Nadu 'Khatkhatem' in Goa 'Kulukki Sarbath' in..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exploring the Political Landscape of Tamil Nadu as Phase1 Polling Begins [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exploring the Political Landscape of Tamil Nadu as Phase1 Polling Begins

As polling begins in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha elections, delve into the intricate political dynamics of the state. From the dominance of regional parties like the AIADMK and DMK to the emergence of..

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LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News [Video]

LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News

Polling in 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections commenced at 7 am on April 19 and ended at 6 pm. Over 102 parliamentary..

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Lok Sabha Elections: First Phase Voting, Exclusive Insights with KV Lakshmana| Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections: First Phase Voting, Exclusive Insights with KV Lakshmana| Oneindia News

As India's initial voting phase begins, it offers a chance to contest for 102 seats, with Tamil Nadu emerging as a pivotal battleground boasting 39 seats. Senior Journalist KV Lakshmana shares insights..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Candidate Tamilisai Soundarajan Casts Vote in Chennai | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Candidate Tamilisai Soundarajan Casts Vote in Chennai | Oneindia News

Watch as Tamil Nadu's BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundarajan exercises her democratic right by casting her vote at a polling booth in Saligramam, Chennai. Former Governor and Lok Sabha constituency..

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Poll Pulse EP 3: Congress Workers quit party, Rahul Gandhi buys Mysore Pak and more | Oneindia [Video]

Poll Pulse EP 3: Congress Workers quit party, Rahul Gandhi buys Mysore Pak and more | Oneindia

As the Lok Sabha elections draw nearer, the political landscape is ablaze with election fever. States nationwide are poised to experience electrifying campaign trails as parties vie for voter support...

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PM Modi Targets DMK with Jayalalithaa Reference Amid BJP's Solo Fight in Tamil Nadu | Oneindia News [Video]

PM Modi Targets DMK with Jayalalithaa Reference Amid BJP's Solo Fight in Tamil Nadu | Oneindia News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a swipe at the DMK by invoking the memory of J Jayalalithaa, as the BJP faces the challenge of making inroads in Tamil Nadu's political landscape dominated by..

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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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Weather update: Cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal, these states are likely to see rain, strong winds

Light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Lakshadweep until May 23.
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Annamalai questions government’s contract to Keltron

BJP state president K Annamalai criticizes Tamil Nadu govt for awarding Rs 1,000 crore contract to Keltron for smart classrooms. He questions the absence of ELCOT in the tender and accuses IT Minister..
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PM Modi will win from Varanasi with resounding margin, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the work he has done in Varanasi and said that the Prime Minister will win the Lok Sabha..
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Not aware of criminal case against Annamalai, no sanction order issued: Tamil Nadu Raj Bhawan

"Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu has been receiving anxious inquiries from the public for the last two days regarding news circulating in media that the Governor of Tamil Nadu has accorded sanction to prosecute..
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When will Madurai, Trichy wake up?

Cities in Tamil Nadu, like Trichy and Madurai, are considering implementing stricter regulations for pet dog ownership following a recent incident involving rottweilers in Chennai. The civic bodies are..
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8 killed in blaze at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi


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2 pet Rottweilers maul 5-year-old in Tamil Nadu; owners arrested

Two full-grown Rottweiler dogs - untethered and aggressive - mauled a five-year-old girl in a park in Chennai's Thousand Lights on Sunday. Her mother, who tried to rescue the child, also suffered..
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BJP CM will take oath in Odisha on June 10: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday predicted Naveen Patnaik's uninterrupted run since 2000 will end on June 10, when a BJP CM will take oath, evoking sharp reactions from the ruling BJD leaders...
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East, south peninsula to get rain, thunderstorms next week, IMD predicts

IMD forecasts wet spell, thunderstorms, gusty winds in east, south peninsula till May 9. Cyclonic circulation in northeast Assam, Bihar. Southwesterly winds from Bay of Bengal. Rains in Tamil Nadu,..
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15 years after anaesthesia overdose killed man, kin awarded Rs 15 lakh in compensation

After surviving a complicated neurosurgery, a man passed away due to cardiac arrest induced by an extra dose of anaesthesia administered at a private scanning centre in Kilpauk, Chennai. Fifteen years..
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Iranian boat intercepted off Koyilandy coast, six Indian fishermen held

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Koyilandy in Kerala on Sunday, six fishermen from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, were taken into custody from the boat, as per..
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Heatwave intensity decreases in eastern and southern India

The intensity of the heat wave in eastern and southern peninsular India decreased slightly on Saturday. Relief from the scorching conditions in these regions is predicted after two days. The India..
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CCTVs in 6 TN strongrooms housing EVMs malfunction

CCTV malfunctions in Villupuram's EVM strong rooms raise candidate concerns. Technicians quickly resolve the issue. Instances in Tamil Nadu emphasize the need to safeguard EVMs in strong rooms.
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Tamil Nadu teacher held guilty in sexual favours case

Six years after an audio clip — wherein Nirmala Devi, then an assistant professor at a Tamil Nadu college, was found luring girl students to offer sexual favours to senior officials — went viral,..
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CCTV fails in Tamil Nadu strongroom


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Lok Sabha elections: Severe heat wave predicted in many states during second phase of polling

The Met office said high humidity could add to people's inconvenience in Tripura, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, Meghalaya and Goa. Voters in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies in..
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19k kids in shelter homes, Tamil Nadu tops list with 1.5k: Govt to SC

Union government has apprised the Supreme Court of the distressing reality that 18,807 orphaned, abandoned, and surrendered children are currently in limbo for adoption within child care institutions..
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2 elderly voters die of cardiac arrest in Tamil Nadu


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Lok Sabha polls: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, leaders cast their vote


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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key battles to watch out in Phase 1 of polling

The Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu will witness a high-stakes battle, with State BJP president K Annamalai facing DMK leader Ganapathy P Rajkumar and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's..
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It seemed it would be an easy win for DMK, but looks like a challenge now

The upcoming Tamil Nadu elections present a significant challenge for the DMK as the BJP, along with its allies, gains momentum in several key constituencies. High-profile BJP candidates, including K..
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Acute dryness in 125 districts, up from 33 in 2023, says IMD

According to IMD data from March 14-April 10, 2024, around 125 districts across 23 states and UTs in India are facing drought-like conditions, marking a significant increase from previous years. Some..
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Tamil Nadu all set to vote, BJP hoping to make major headway

Tamil Nadu will go to polls for all its 39 seats on Friday in first phase of Lok Sabha polls with a triangular contest on the cards in the southern state. While DMK-led alliance is hopeful of repeating..
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In ‘exile’, OPS hopes fishing dispute with Lanka can resurrect his career

JP Nadda's Tamil Nadu roadshow resonates with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants. Panneerselvam, backed by TTV Dhinakaran, highlights Jayalalithaa's legacy. The election carries significance for India's future..
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Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls; 48-hour silence period begins

Campaigning for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded with a 48-hour silence period. PM Modi targeted Congress in Assam, while Priyanka Gandhi held a roadshow in Saharanpur for Imran Masood. Key..
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How safe is BJP’s best bet in tough Tamil Nadu terrain?

Coimbatore, an ADMK stronghold, is a battleground for BJP, Congress, and Left. BJP's Annamalai faces competition from DMK and ADMK. DMK's alliance adds to the challenge in this high-stakes political..
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DNA TV Show: Why did election officials check Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Tamil Nadu?

Gandhi was on his way to his parliamentary constituency, Kerala's Wayanad, where he has a slew of campaign activities, including public meetings.
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Bikaner constituency Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Know polling date, candidates and past results

Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency will go to polls in April this year. The date of voting is 19 April (Phase 1).
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Vellore Lok Sabha constituency: Check polling date, candidates list, past election results

On April 19, the first phase of the election will take place, where Vellore, one of 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu, will cast its vote.
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Clean-up act: Tamil Nadu party cadres take cue from Japan soccer fans

Naam Tamilar Katchi's environment wing, established in 2017, focuses on cleanliness inspired by Japanese fans. They clear trash post-campaigns, promote environmental protection, urge cadres to use..
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At 13 lakh, Maharashtra tops in voters aged 85+; UP next with 10.4 lakh

Maharashtra has 13 lakh voters aged 85+, the highest in India. Nationally, 81 lakh such voters exist, with women outnumbering men at 58%. Tamil Nadu and union territories have lower registrations in..
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Congress will get more seats in 2024 election than previous one, Chidambaram predicts

Congress leader P Chidambaram predicts that the party's seat will increase in the upcoming general election. INDIA bloc's wins in Tamil Nadu, Kerala shared by two fronts discussed. Performance in..
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It's Tamil Nadu versus CAG as state repatriates senior audit officer

Tamil Nadu govt clashes with CAG as DG audit D Jaisankar removed for objecting to quick settlement of 300-400 audit objections in one hour at joint sittings, seeking CAG intervention due to violations.
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'Scan to see scam:' Posters appear in Tamil Nadu to counter PM Modi's corruption offensive against DMK


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'Scan to see scam': DMK's 'Ji-Pay' poster attack on PM Modi

In his address, Modi indirectly referred to the DMK's leadership, alleging their involvement in corruption and accusing them of plundering Tamil Nadu.
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Why didn't Congress implement statute nationwide: PM on J&K

PM Narendra Modi criticizes DMK for corruption and scams, questions Congress's commitment to Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution, and campaigns for NDA candidates in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Modi..
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MK Stalin likens PM Modi's Tamil Nadu trips to migratory bird's

Stalin criticizes PM Modi's Tamil Nadu campaign, comparing it to a migratory bird's arrival at a sanctuary. Questions raised include exemptions from NEET, no Hindi/Sanskrit imposition, and education..
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Time not just to call each other names, but also to give names

During Tamil Nadu's election season, politicians step in to name babies when parents can't decide. DMK's Udhayanidhi, AIADMK leaders, and even J Jayalalithaa have participated in this tradition, with..
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BJP repeatedly tried to impose its will on people of Tamil Nadu: Congress


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In Chennai, PM Modi adds weight to BJP’s poll push in TN

With less than a fortnight to go for the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday intensified the campaign trail for the BJP in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister, who is on his seventh visit to the..
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Theni Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024: Check important dates, key candidates, past results and other details

The date of voting is 19 April ( Phase 1 ). The results date for the Theni constituency elections is on 4th June.
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Tamil Nadu: ED raids multiple places as part of drug-related money laundering probe


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Relief for TN minister Periyasamy, SC stays trial in land allotment case

Supreme Court halts trial against Tamil Nadu minister I Periyasamy over illegal land allotment, deferring until DMK leader's appeal. Challenges Madras HC order. Allegations involve irregular land..
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30% of Indians aged 18-54 have never got BP measured: ICMR

ICMR-NCDIR study in India reveals 30% aged 18-54 never had blood pressure checked. Southern India has high screening rates, including standout UT/states like Lakshadweep (91%), Kerala (89%), Tamil Nadu..
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Not everyone making claims on social media can be jailed: SC

Observing that not everyone who makes claims on social media may be imprisoned, the Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the bail of YouTuber 'Sattai' Durai Murugan, who was charged with uttering..
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PM Modi calls Uddhav's bloc 'nakli Shiv Sena', praises CM Shinde for taking forward Bal Thackeray's idea

During a rally in Maharashtra's Chandrapur, Prime Minister Modi criticised the Shiv Sena and Congress for inviting individuals who belittled Sanatam Dharma by comparing it to diseases like dengue and..
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IMD weather report: Heatwave alert in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu; rainfall in these states, check state-wise forecast

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