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Madras Labour Union that blazed a trail for the trade union movement in India

The Madras Labour Union (MLU), the country’s first organised labour union, was founded in 1918 to fight for workers' rights. It was based in the Selvapathy-Ramanuja building, named after its founders. MLU inspired thousands to fight for rights, conducted agitations and celebrated May Day in 1923. It split, and many…

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Madras HC stays ED summons to 5 TN Dists; SC allows TN Min to withdraw bail plea; IIT-M suspends prof over scholar's death; 150 sovereigns of gold burgled from Coimbatore jewellery showroom; Police form 5 teams to investigate.

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AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if cases against seven farmers not withdrawn. Conservationists lament seventh elephant death due to electrocution in Gudalur Forest Range. TN govt informs Madras HC of action against officials in 2018 police firing case; seeks status of criminal prosecution by Dec 11.

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Freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah (101) passed away; CPI(M) formed due to ideological differences. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced State funeral. Madras HC instructed 48 temples to live stream hundial opening on YouTube. HC appreciated anti-corruption org Arappor Iyakkam for filing police complaints after collecting voluminous materials.

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Court can’t remove MP on unstated grounds, argues DMK’s A Raja

CHENNAI: Seeking to remove a Member of Parliament for unstated grounds of disqualification would amount to requesting the court to rewrite the Constitution, DMK MP A Raja argued before the Madras high court on Friday.

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SC expresses "serious concern" over TN Governor's delay in assent to 12 Bills. TN CM launches 2nd phase of Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Madras HC quashes detention order against YouTuber Manish Kashyap for spreading fake videos on TN migrants.

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Madras HC grants injunction to restrain O. Panneerselvam from claiming to be party coordinator; I-T Dept. searches properties linked to Minister E.V. Velu; NCSC reps meet SC youths assaulted by intermediate caste youth in Tirunelveli.

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.Madras HC files PIL against TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, SC refuses to interfere in HC order on DMK Minister, SC allows RSS route march in TN, HC asks individual to detox from social media & Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his remarks on Sanatana Dharma.

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M.K. Stalin requests PM Modi & HM Amit Shah to not move TN Governor R.N. Ravi until 2024 LS elections. TN police released video footages to prove lone man involved in Raj Bhavan petrol bomb case. Stalin handed over representation to President Droupati Murmu for NEET exemption. Edappadi K. Palaniswami…

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Taking a time machine to the Montieth Road of the past

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Madras HC denies bail to jailed Minister V. Senthilbalaji; O. Panneerselvam urges CM M.K. Stalin to scrap electricity tariff hike; NTK chief Seeman claims AIADMK approached him for alliance, but NTK to contest alone.

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Arrest of doctor & woman for selling newborns; HC reserves orders on bail petition of jailed Minister; ISRO chief meets TN CM to discuss activities: Police arrested a doctor & woman for forcing a couple to sell their newborn & for selling newborns in the past. Madras HC reserved orders…

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T.N. Advocate General’s former junior gets elevated as judge of Madras High Court

Chennai HC Chief Justice administers oath to two new judges, increasing strength to 65. Advocate General introduces them, highlighting their humble beginnings and successful careers. He also expresses pleasure of having worked with them and looks forward to being on the other side of the Bench.

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Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates organ donation awareness camp in court campus

Madras HC Chief Justice inaugurates organ donation awareness camp. AG, Health Sec. present. P. Muthukumar signs pledge to donate organs. TN praised for progress in organ donation, 36,472 pledges made. 169 hospitals harvest organs, 1,737 donations since 2008, 10,353 organs obtained. 6,923 waitlisted persons need organs, 6,205 kidneys, 443 livers,…

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Madras HC refuses to issue direction to TN govt to conduct caste-wise census; AIADMK firm on decision not to demand removal of BJP state president; MLAs meet Union FM to address coconut farmers' issues; four killed in fire cracker unit explosion in Mayiladuthurai.

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Indo-Anglian writer from Bengal who began his career in Madras

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Madras HC rules minority institutions need not follow reservation rule; BJP TN chief meets NDA leaders; TN CM rewards ISRO scientists; Nilgiris police book bus owner, drivers for fatal crash; AIADMK, AMMK criticise TN govt for hiring bus drivers via private agency.

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Women pioneers in the legislature since the days of Madras Presidency

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Govt. Arts College Udhagamandalam Principal caught on video allegedly accepting ₹4,000 bribe from student for hostel admission. Madras HC displeased with Southern Railway for not installing CCTV cameras in TN railway stations since 2016. IT Dept. searches premises of electronic component manufacturer Flex in Chennai. NIA questioning two of 13…

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World Tourism Day | Explore Indo-Saracenic landmarks in Chennai’s George Town

From standing under the long arches of the Indo-Saracenic mould to walking over the deep shadows cast by architectural landmarks in the city’s Central Business District, we discover pockets of history untapped by modernity

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Madras HC restrains DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations against former CM Palaniswami. TN BJP President Annamalai refuses to apologise for remarks on late CM Annadurai. Four warders of Coimbatore Central Prison injured in clash with remand prisoners. Two youths drown in check dam during Vinayaka Chathurthi festival.…

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Seeman moves Madras High Court to quash a rape case booked against him in 2011

NTK Chief Seeman seeks Madras HC to quash rape case filed against him by Valasaravakkam police. Seeman alleges false allegations and political motives behind case. He claims actress withdrew complaint due to misguidance. Seeman shocked to know police kept case alive for 12 yrs despite Cr.P.C. requiring investigation to be…

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When films from Mollywood romanced Madras

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Madras HC stays order of single bench permitting sale of idols made of plaster of paris

MADURAI: Granting stay on the operation of the order passed by a single bench which had directed the authorities not to prevent a man from selling idols made of plaster of paris in Tirunelveli district, Madras high court in a special sitting on Sunday made it clear that there shall…

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Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin launched Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to give ₹1,000/month to 1.06 crore women heads of family. Two illicit sand miners were given life imprisonment for murdering a VAO. Two Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested near Kodiyakkarai coast. Madras HC directed DMK MP V. Kalanidhi to vacate…

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