Tamil Nadu
State in southern India
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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, who speak the Tamil language—the state's official language and one of the longest surviving classical languages of the world. The capital and largest city is Chennai.
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![Cyclone Fengal's Aftermath in Tamil Nadu: 19 Dead, Massive Flooding & Destruction Across Tamil Nadu [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241202/1394983954-Cyclone-Fengal-Aftermath-in-Tamil-Nadu-19.jpg) Cyclone Fengal's Aftermath in Tamil Nadu: 19 Dead, Massive Flooding & Destruction Across Tamil Nadu Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:53Published | |
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Murder accused hacked to death in front of Tamil Nadu courtA murder accused, out on bail, was hacked to death in front of a Tirunelveli district court in Tamil Nadu. The victim, involved in a prior murder case, was attacked by a gang wielding sickles who..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Phone dropped in hundi by accident, temple claims it in Tamil NaduA devotee in Thiruporur accidentally dropped his iPhone into a temple's donation box. The temple authorities refused to return it, stating anything dropped in the hundi becomes temple property. They..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu netas attack Amit Shah over Bhim; Uddhav slams BJP's 'arrogance'IndiaTimes - Published | |
Oman stops eggs import, hits Tamil Nadu poultry industryOman halted new import permits for Indian table eggs, impacting Namakkal's poultry industry. This follows Qatar's recent weight restrictions, stranding a large egg shipment. Exports to Oman, previously..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu Rains: Severe waterlogging in these regions; IMD predicts heavy rainfall predicted in multiple districtsThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a warning for Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rainfall across multiple districts until December 14.DNA - Published | |
Tamil Nadu: Over 20 injured, many feared dead in Dindigul hospital fireMore than three fire engines and over 10 ambulances were deployed to rescue patients trapped inside the hospital in the Gandhi Nagar area near the Dindigul-Trichy highway, a senior official said.DNA - Published | |
Vijayan pushes for 'cooperative federalism' at Periyar memorialTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the renovated Thanthai Periyar memorial and library at Vaikom. Stalin emphasized creating societal equality, while Vijayan..IndiaTimes - Published | |
At least 7 dead, 20 injured in Tamil Nadu hospital fire; rescue ops onTragedy struck a Dindigul orthopaedic hospital as a fire claimed seven lives, including a child and two women, and injured 20 others. The blaze, likely sparked by a short circuit in the reception area,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal with thunderstormsThe India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall over most parts of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area with thunderstorms and lighting expected at isolated locations.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Chennai rains: Schools shut in 10 Tamil Nadu districts, know more details hereThe regional weather office has forecast more spells of rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur districts in the state, besides the..DNA - Published | |
Subramania Bharati dreamed of India's rise: PM ModiPM Modi highlighted Subramania Bharati's contribution to making the Gita accessible by translating it into Tamil. Releasing Bharati's complete works, Modi praised the poet's dedication to India's rise..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu resolution asks Centre to cancel Hind Zinc mining rightsIndiaTimes - Published | 4.5 years after launch, just 7% of vacant houses allotted to migrant workers under affordable rental schemeThe Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) scheme, launched in 2020 to house migrant workers, has seen limited success. Only 5,648 vacant government-funded houses, less than 7% of the target, have..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cyclone Fengal: Centre approves Rs 944 crore as aid for Tamil NaduAs part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with the states affected by natural calamities in mitigating the hardship faced by the people.DNA - Published | 31 states, UTs collected around Rs 12,632 crore in traffic rule violation fines between 2019-2024: GovernmentIndian states and union territories have collected a staggering Rs 12,632 crore in traffic violation fines from 2019 to 2024. Uttar Pradesh leads the pack with Rs 2,495 crore, followed by Haryana and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Language row erupts in Lok Sabha: Sitharaman says 'mocked for learning Hindi in Tamil Nadu'; DMK hits backFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed in the Lok Sabha that she faced ridicule in Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi during her school years, accusing the state of treating Hindi and Sanskrit as..IndiaTimes - Published | Cyclone Fengal: Villagers protest, throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister - videoResidents of Aragandapuram in Tamil Nadu protested during forest minister K Ponmudy's visit, hurling mud at him due to inadequate flood relief. The protest, held on Chennai-Trichy National Highway,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sack Senthil Balaji from cabinet post: BJP to Stalin after Supreme Court rapThe Supreme Court has raised concerns about the reinstatement of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji in the state cabinet, after his bail in a money laundering case. In response, the BJP has urged..IndiaTimes - Published | Cyclone Fengal: Rain-hit Tamil Nadu districts battle with flood woes, PM Modi assures CM Stalin of 'all possible help'As per an estimate by the Tamil Nadu government, Cyclone Fengal caused unprecedented devastation in 14 districts, extensively damaging roads, and electricity lines and causing heavy inundation.DNA - Published |
PM Modi dials MK Stalin over flood situation in Tamil Nadu; assures 'all possible help'Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to discuss the flood situation after Cyclone Fengal affected 1.5 crore people. Modi assured central assistance. Stalin announced Rs 5 lakh..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Vehicles swept away, villages submerged as massive floods wreck havoc in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu experienced severe flooding on Monday due to heavy rains despite Cyclone Fengal's weakened state. The deluge cut off roads and bridges, disrupted traffic, and submerged crops and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'We grant bail, you become minister next day!': SC in Senthil Balaji caseThe Supreme Court expressed surprise at V Senthil Balaji's appointment as a minister in Tamil Nadu immediately after being granted bail. The bench highlighted concerns over potential witness..IndiaTimes - Published | Cyclone Fengal crosses north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts; heavy rainfall continuesDue to heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal, a holiday has been declared for Monday in all government and government-aided schools, private schools, and colleges in Puducherry, said the Union..DNA - Published |
Watch: Veedur dam overflows as Cyclone Fengal hits Tamil Nadu, 10 villages at flood riskCyclonic storm Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts early Sunday, bringing heavy rainfall, high winds, and rough seas. The Veedur Dam in Tamil Nadu overflowed, flooding risk to..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Fengal makes landfall, flight operations resume in ChennaiCyclone Fengal has crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday night and is likely to continue inching towards west-southwestward weakening into a deep depression within the next few..DNA - Published |
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Cyclone Fengal: Coastal areas witness changes in weather with high tides, rain in Tamil NaduThe weather department has issued warnings for North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts.DNA - Published | Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges in Tamil Nadu's coastal districts to remain closed for..., check IMD update hereThe IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai on Friday, signaling very heavy rain, and upgraded it to a red alert for Saturday, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in some locationsDNA - Published |
Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues 'orange' alert, heavy rains to continue in Tamil Nadu; schools, colleges to remain...IMD recently issued a warning stating that a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal will intensify into a cyclonic storm as it moves northwestward.DNA - Published | Chennai power shortage: Electricity supply disruption to impact THESE areas due to...As cyclone 'Fengal' approaches Tamil Nadu, several parts of the capital Chennai will face a five-our power cut on Wednesday and Thursday, i.e., November 27 and 28 due to the maintenance work.DNA - Published |
Tamil Nadu braces for cyclone Fengal: Heavy rain likely, schools, colleges shut in Chennai, Puducherry; check IMD updateAccording to the IMD, the depression is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27. Thereafter, it will continue to move..DNA - Published | Adani US indictment: Order probe as Tamil Nadu named, CPM tells DMK govtIndiaTimes - Published |
Dense fog, heavy rain predicted in these states till November 25; check hereLight to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to prevail over Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe on November 25, as predicted by IMD.DNA - Published | Charges against Gautam Adani: BJP's scathing attack on Congress, questions timing of developmentCiting from the US federal prosecutors's indictment, Amit Malviya said the states where government officials were paid bribes allegedly by the Adani Group were Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and..DNA - Published |
Madras HC slams Tamil Nadu, transfers hooch probe to CBIIndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu teacher refuses to marry without parents' nod, killedIndiaTimes - Published |
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Tamil Nadu airport expansion: Madurai villagers protest land acquisition, over 1000 cops deployedOver 1,000 police were deployed to Chinna Udaippa village in Tamil Nadu, India, as villagers protested against a land acquisition for Madurai airport expansion. Protesters demanded three cents of land..IndiaTimes - Published | Saffron-clad Thiruvalluvar: Tamil Nadu governor triggers fresh rowTamil Nadu governor RN Ravi is facing criticism for using an image of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes for a Raj Bhavan event. This decision has ignited controversy, with critics accusing Ravi..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA arrests Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Tamil Nadu Ramalingam murder case linked to PFIThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended M Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Tamil Nadu for providing refuge to a fugitive involved in the 2019 murder of Ramalingam. Ramalingam was killed by members of..IndiaTimes - Published | Chennai Rains: IMD predicts heavy showers for 2 days in Tamil Nadu; Are schools, colleges closed today?The city experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday night, and the IMD bulletin indicates that several isolated areas of the capital are expected to see heavy downpours on Thursday.DNA - Published |
Chennai Rains: IMD issues yellow alert, predicts showers in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra PradeshA low-pressure area is anticipated to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours, potentially leading to isolated heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu from November 11 to 17DNA - Published | SC orders SIT for crimes against Tamil Nadu, West Bengal womenThe Supreme Court halted a Madras High Court order to transfer the investigation of a 10-year-old girl's repeated sexual assault to the CBI. Expressing concern over the police's handling of the case,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express including parcel van derail in HowrahThree coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station, leading to a disruption in rail services. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. This incident follows two..IndiaTimes - Published | Hope she wins next time: Kamala’s ancestral TN village upbeat in defeatResidents of Thulasendrapuram, India, the ancestral village of Kamala Harris, were disheartened by her loss in the US presidential election. Despite their prayers and hopes for her victory, they..IndiaTimes - Published |
US Election 2024: Kamala Harris' ancestral village in Tamil Nadu offers prayers for her success; WATCH videoWith just a few hours to go before the US Presidential elections, special prayers were held for Vice President and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris's victory in the polls at her ancestral village in..DNA - Published | Tamil Nadu cabinet rejig: MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi Stalin is Deputy CM, Senthil Balaji back as ministerSenthil Balaji was recently granted bail by the Supreme Court in a money laundering case.DNA - Published |
