Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

SHOCKING: 28 | Mind Blowing Facts

Alleged sand loot | Is the ruling DMK in big trouble?

What is the alleged sand mining loot in Tamil Nadu all about? It all began in September this year, when multiple teams of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) fanned out to over 25 locations, looking for excess sand mining in the mining sites directly controlled by the Water Resources Department.

DMK cheated farmers by announcing less compensation for affected crops: Palaniswami

DMK cheated farmers by announcing less compensation for affected crops: Palaniswami

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK govt of cheating farmers by not providing adequate water for kuruvai paddy crop & announcing less compensation. He urges govt to meet Karnataka's CM & demand 10 tmc of Cauvery water. He also criticises free bus travel scheme & urges govt to control dengue.

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for investments worth over ₹5,500 crore

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for investments worth over ₹5,500 crore

TN govt's Investment Conclave in Chennai saw 293 MoUs signed, proposing ₹5,566.92 cr investment. It will create jobs for 26,477 people & help TN become $1 trn economy by 2030. 241 proposals for ₹2,97,196 cr have been attracted since DMK came to power.

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

inkl

T.N. government should act firmly on atrocities against Scheduled Castes: Annamalai

BJP president K. Annamalai urges TN govt to act firmly on SC atrocities, claims DMK playing vote bank politics & failing to take stern action. Expressing shock over recent attack on five SCs, including a child, he says govt's "indifferent attitude" can't be accepted.

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates women’s college in Tiruppur; underlines DMK’s commitment to Kongu region’s development

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurated an arts & science college for women in Tiruppur, established by Kongu Vellalar Trust. He took a dig at AIADMK Ministers for not helping in setting up the college. He also inaugurated the Dheeran Chinnamalai CBSE School. DMK govt. granted permission for the college. Stalin…

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, AIADMK makes efforts to retrieve lost ground in Chennai

AIADMK leader Palaniswami has tasked his colleagues to take urgent steps to revive the party in Chennai for 2021 Lok Sabha polls. He hopes to reduce the margin of defeat from 2019 and 2021 elections, and regain support of religious minorities.

‘Co-operative banks to consider demand for education loans’

Co-op banks in Chennai to consider request for education loans; Minister Periyakaruppan says farmers are priority; Dept. has achieved ₹1.4 lakh cr. growth target & released ₹13,400 cr. crop loan in 2021-22; won prize from Union Govt. for maintaining most godowns.

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

No activity in INDIA bloc, even as sub-groups coalesce

No activity in INDIA bloc, even as sub-groups coalesce

INDIA bloc's inactivity due to Congress' focus on 5 State elections. Akhilesh Yadav and MK Stalin's joint event in Chennai signals bloc need not follow hub-spoke model with Congress as pivot. Seat negotiations between SP and Congress in UP unlikely to be easy. DMK sees event as politically significant, AAP…

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC stays ED summons to five District Collectors in sand mining case

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC stays ED summons to five District Collectors in sand mining case

Earlier, the central agency had summoned 10 district collectors as part of its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the sand mining case in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

DMK’s expediency on land acquistion in Tamil Nadu

DMK’s expediency on land acquistion in Tamil Nadu

DMK faces challenges in acquiring land for infrastructural projects. It must ensure that the concerns of farmers are addressed and compensation is fair.

DMK MP criticised for wanting to dine with slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran and apologise for Mullivaikkal tragedy

DMK MP criticised for wanting to dine with slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran and apologise for Mullivaikkal tragedy

TNCC leaders strongly oppose CHENNAIDMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian's eulogizing of LTTE chief Prabhakaran, citing his dastardly assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and other Tamils, as well as LTTE's use of civilians in military installations and recruitment of children. TNCC working president Mohan Kumaramangalam said it is possible to support the Tamil…

Reel life to real life: when the hero was shot at by a villain

Reel life to real life: when the hero was shot at by a villain

Reel life to real life: when the hero was shot at by a villain

Atrocities against Dalits happen irrespective of whether DMK or AIADMK is in power: Thirumavalavan

Atrocities against Dalits happen irrespective of whether DMK or AIADMK is in power: Thirumavalavan

VCK founder Thirumavalavan rejects charge of being "too soft" on DMK. VCK has protested against Dalit atrocities in Vengaivayal, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Tirunelveli. Adopted two resolutions critical of State govt. Urged to pass SC/ST sub-plan laws, conduct socio-economic caste census, end proliferation of drugs. Criticised police inaction, praised CM's intervention. Urged…

Youth wing conference will lay foundation for Lok Sabha polls, says K.N. Nehru

Youth wing conference will lay foundation for Lok Sabha polls, says K.N. Nehru

DMK's 2nd State Conf. of youth wing to lay foundation for LS polls. Meeting chaired by CM Stalin, held in private hotel due to renovation of Anna Arivalayam. Conference in Salem to discuss various issues, 70,000 persons appointed in-charge of booths. Kanimozhi to hoist flag, Udhayanidhi Stalin to inaugurate.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Will obtain exemption from NEET with people’s support; will oppose NExT too, says Stalin

TN CM Stalin affirms goal of exemption from NEET w/ people's support, despite position of those in authority. Opposes NExT like NEET. TN govt to continue steps for exemption, asserting State's rights in medical edu & Education to State List. DMK signature campaign against NEET now people's movement. TN govt…

Karunanidhi’s skills are unparalleled: Duraimurugan

DMK Minister Duraimurugan praised Karunanidhi's unparalleled skills in politics, cinema, literature, arts & culture. He was instrumental in hoisting national flag, voicing support for State autonomy & nationalisation of banks. He was multifaceted with immense talent, remembered fondly.

Removal of DMK’s anti-NEET posts from Facebook leaves cadre vexed

DMK alleges Facebook deleting posts in support of 'BanNEET' campaign; Meta denies any bias against hashtag. #BanNEET posts crossed 70K despite removal. DMK wants Facebook to be transparent about its policy framework governing algorithms.

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Chennai Police register case against reporter, ex-DGP for harassing women, spreading false news against CM. Actor apologizes to Trisha for insensitive remarks; she accepts apology.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

V.P. Singh’s special connect with Tamil Nadu and Dravidian rule

V.P. Singh’s special connect with Tamil Nadu and Dravidian rule

Sanatana Dharma row | No one is born a Brahmin, argues senior counsel before Madras High Court

Sanatana Dharma is the most tolerant and inclusive religious principle in the world. It does not assign caste by birth, but rather by deeds. Lord Rama and Lord Krishna were not born Brahmins, and Vishwamitra became a Brahmarishi through deep penance. Untouchability is a barbaric practice, and Sanatana Dharma does…

DMK government stands with Hindus: Sekarbabu

CM Stalin stands with Hindus; HR&CE Dept. has retrieved lands worth Rs. 5,500 crore, recovered 400 idols, constructed 250 idol strong rooms. Over ₹600 crore granted for running & restoring temples, temple tanks, temple cars & salaries to archakas. Strict action taken if wrongs committed.

BJP questions DMK over caste discrimination

BJP slams DMK for caste-based discrimination against Tindivanam municipality's vice-chairwoman. MLA Vanathi Srinivasan says Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement of party's opposition to discrimination exposed as double standards.

I-T department reopens sealed rooms at medical college linked to E.V. Velu in Tiruvannamalai

I-T dept. reopens sealed rooms at educational institution linked to TN Minister E.V. Velu in Kilnachipattu village. CRPF & AR personnel deployed. Rooms sealed during 5-day search. Minister rushed to campus. Searches linked to CM's visit to DMK's workshop in Malappambadi.

16 student outfits form joint platform to protest against NEP

Students form 'United Students of India' to oppose NEP. Platform of Congress, AAP, SP, Left, DMK & RJD with 5 crore members. Slogan: 'Save Education, Reject NEP; Save India, Reject BJP'.

Palaniswami urges party functionaries to counter DMK’s campaign

AIADMK GS Palaniswami urges party to spread message of final break with BJP, stresses fair representation for religious communities, those who crossed over, women & youth. He also condemns Israel's actions in Gaza & urges govt to stick to pro-Palestine line. #AavinMilk

1 … 27 28 29 30

People

Edappadi K Palaniswami

Udhayanidhi Stalin

Thangam Thennarasu

Karti Chidambaram

Mansoor Ali Khan

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

inkl

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Samajwadi Party

Madras High Court

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

153,712 stories

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play