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Actor Vijay's TVK to boycott Erode (East) byelection

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will boycott the byelection to the Erode (East) Assembly constituency, scheduled to be held on February 5. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED raids Tamil Nadu water resources minister's premises

The raids have been underway since morning at four locations in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, connected to Duraimurugan, as well as other accused individuals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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South Central Ep 5: Kerala actor assault, Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, Vijay-VCK-DMK row

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by author and activist Meena Kandasamy and TNM's senior editor Ragamalika Karthikeyan.

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Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

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Cyclone Fengal: Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers to assist in relief work

In the wake of Cyclone Fengal causing devastating destruction, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday offered his condolences to the families of those affected and killed due to the accidents amid heavy downpours triggered by the cyclonic storm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Downpour lashes Puducherry, residents struggle

Heavy rain continues to batter in several isolated areas in Tamil Nadu, bringing the residents to halt and major services disrupted due to incessant rain on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Face detention or go home’: In Tamil Nadu, police continue crackdown on Samsung strike

As daylight broke on Thursday, October 10, the number of policemen near Echoor in Sriperumbudur kept increasing. This is the place where Samsung's workers have been protesting for over a month now – a protest that the Madras High Court on Wednesday said should be allowed to continue. But as…

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Tamil Nadu Oath Ceremony: Udhayanidhi Stalin takes oath with leaders

DMK leader V Senthil Balaji was sworn in as minister in the Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government on Sunday, along with three other MLAs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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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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ED arrests former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in drug-related money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in a drug-related money laundering case.

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Delhi Court allows ED to examine former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in Tihar Jail

Delhi's Patiala House Court has once again granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to question former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in Tihar Jail. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Illicit liquor seized in Trichy, days after Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy

In the wake of the deaths in Kallakurichi in Tamil Nadu in which 50 people died, 250 liters of illicit liquor were seized and disposed off in the state's Tiruchirapalli district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 29; AIADMK demands CM Stalin's resignation

The death toll in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district of people who had consumed illicit liquor has risen to 29, officials said on Thursday. "Twenty nine are confirmed dead." Read further on Dynamite News:

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The rise and fall of VK Sasikala

For thirty years, VK Sasikala was known for her association with the most powerful woman in Tamil Nadu. Described by most as Jayalalithaa’s friend, a ‘shadow’ by some others, it was the late Chief Minister, who saved the kindest words for Sasikala, describing her as “almost like a sister”.

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DMK, AIADMK encouraging drug abuse in T.N.: Dhinakaran

AMMK founder accuses DMK and AIADMK of promoting drug abuse in Tamil Nadu, calls for action by Chief Minister.

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Palaniswami slams building of check-dam by Kerala across Silandhi River

AIADMK condemns Kerala's check-dam construction on Silandhi River, urges legal action to protect Tamil Nadu's rights.

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In Tamil Nadu, time for Congress to answer wake-up calls

The Congress must reassert itself given the DMK’s alleged mistreatment and the BJP’s forcefulness in Tamil Nadu

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Palaniswami urges T.N. government to punish perpetrators in Udumalpet rape case

AIADMK leader condemns sexual assault in Tamil Nadu, urges government to punish perpetrators for deteriorating law and order.

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‘We have wasted 57 years; time to re-capture power in Tamil Nadu,’ TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai tells cadres

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president aims to regain power in the state after years of alliance struggles.

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Panneerselvam expresses concern over damage to procured paddy in two T.N. districts

ADMK coordinator criticizes government for failing to protect paddy bags at purchase centers, urges action from Chief Minister.

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DMK should rectify mistakes it has committed in implementation of social justice: PMK

PMK founder Dr. Ramadoss urges DMK government to rectify social justice mistakes, demands caste-wise census for reservations.

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AIADMK leader counters R.S. Bharathi, alleges irregularities in Nanganallur Cooperative Building Society

AIADMK leader vows investigation into Nanganallur Society irregularities, questions DMK government's achievements and welfare programmes.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras High Court investigates custodial violence complaints against YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar; BJP MLA criticizes DMK government's tactics.

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Edappadi Palaniswami accuses DMK regime of turning T.N. into ‘hub of drug abuse’

AIADMK accuses DMK of turning Tamil Nadu into a hub of drug abuse, citing rise in crime and economic challenges.

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