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Former AIADMK Minister R. Vadivel no more

Veteran AIADMK member R. Vadivel passes away at 82. In 2002, he won a by-election in Vaniyambadi, despite Jayalalithaa deviating from the conventional practice of fielding a Muslim candidate. He was made Rural Industries Minister but lost his post in 2003. Edappadi K. Palaniswami condoled his death.

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Palaniswami criticises DMK regime for ‘not being able to contain the spread of dengue’

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes DMK govt for not containing spread of dengue in TN. Cites Madurai & Pudukottai as examples. Slams Health Minister for holding token fever camps & focussing on CM's son's coronation instead of rain-affected people.

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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…

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Two held for throwing human waste at two places in Coimbatore

Two men arrested for throwing human faeces at office of Congress councillor and residence of AIADMK functionary in Coimbatore. Prakash (39) and Radhakrishnan (accomplice) targeted buildings due to financial dispute with AIADMK functionary.

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Palaniswami assails DMK govt. for gathering ‘details of caste’ of women passengers

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes DMK govt. for attempting to collect caste details of women passengers. He questions if govt. consulted senior Ministers/experienced officers before embarking on this exercise. He also condemns govt. for filing case against former DGP and former MLA. Urges govt. to withdraw case and end process…

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Fathima Beevi had sworn in a disqualified Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister

Justice Fathima Beevi's tenure as Governor of Tamil Nadu (1997-2001) was mired in controversies, most notably her decision to administer the oath of office and secrecy to Jayalalithaa despite her disqualification. This sparked debate and criticism, and the Supreme Court eventually unseated Jayalalithaa. Beevi's tenure ended abruptly when the Centre…

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Tributes pour in for eye surgeon S.S. Badrinath

Tributes pour in for Dr. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, who dedicated his life to restoring sight to millions of people. Politicians, doctors, and spiritual mentors praise his selfless service, ethical practices, and compassion. His legacy will be remembered for generations.

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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

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PM Modi taking my five-minute speech across India, says T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

We do not need NEET exams, and we raised our voice truly and passed a resolution in the Assembly. This is not an issue of the DMK youth wing; it is an issue of Tamil Nadu students, says Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin.

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Governor accords sanction to prosecute two former AIADMK Ministers in gutkha case

Gov. R.N. Ravi has granted permission to prosecute two ex-AIADMK Ministers, C. Vijayabaskar and B.V. Ramanaa, in the gutkha scam case. He also approved prosecution of ex-Minister K.C. Veeramani and ex-Vice-Chancellor G. Baskaran. He rejected the govt.'s proposal to prematurely release life convicts and appointment of members of TNPSC due…

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AIADMK maintains silence on Governor’s sanction to prosecute two former Ministers

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SC: Const. does not provide TN Gov. "discretion" to withhold Bills re-passed by Assembly. NCW directs TN police to register case against actor Mansoor Ali Khan for alleged derogatory remarks on Trisha Krishnan. AIADMK to review progress of booth-level committees at meeting tomorrow.

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AIADMK’s district secretaries to meet on November 21

AIADMK GS Palaniswami calls meeting of district secretaries and point men to review progress of booth-level committees. Former MLA Mahendran rejoins AIADMK in presence of Palaniswami and Udhayakumar. Mahendran polled 55,500 votes in 2021, 31,200 in 2019 by-election, but AIADMK lost by 2,400 votes.

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DMK spreading rumours of AIADMK having links with BJP, says Palaniswami

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused DMK of spreading rumours of his party's links with BJP. He said AIADMK was a family not bound by caste/religion & accused DMK of cheating minorities. He said AIADMK had done much for Dharmapuri & accused DMK of not fulfilling poll promises. He said public…

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AIADMK walked out of the Assembly for a ‘lame’ reason as it did not want to antagonise BJP, alleges DMK

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu alleges AIADMK walked out of Assembly to avoid antagonising BJP; reason cited by Leader of Opposition false; amendment Bill to rename Tamil Nadu Fisheries University after late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa pending with Governor; Bill among those taken up for readoption by Assembly; AIADMK should have supported…

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AIADMK questions need for special Assembly session to readopt Bills when case is pending in Supreme Court

. Opposition Leader Palaniswami questions need for special session to readopt Bills, Gov. Ravi had withheld assent. Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan says Gov. now has no choice but to grant assent. Palaniswami blames DMK for inconsistency in stand on V-C appointments. CM Stalin says changes needed since convention not followed…

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Withholding assent means rejection and the Assembly can reconsider the Bills, says T.N. government

TN govt contends Governor's withholding assent means Bill rejected, can be reconsidered by Assembly. Speaker has powers to allow discussion on matters not provided for in Constitution/TNLA Rules. Law Minister says Bills returned, not pending. Governor must act on Council of Ministers' advice.

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Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly, says Chief Minister Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor of illegal, anti-people actions, says he should act as bridge between State and Centre; AIADMK, BJP stage walkout; CM says Governor teaching wrong lessons, expressing opinion against Tamil culture.

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T.N. Assembly re-enacts 10 Bills which were denied assent by Governor Ravi

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes 10 Bills for which Governor withheld assent. Bills empower State govt. to appoint Vice-Chancellors instead of Governor, who is Chancellor. CM Stalin moved resolution to reconsider & pass Bills. Article 200 of Constitution says Governor must give assent when Bill returned & adopted again. Rule 143…

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Majority of farmers agreed for acquisition, outsiders are instigating a few to protest: E.V. Velu

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Palaniswami warns DMK regime of agitation over filing of cases against farmers under Goondas Act

AIADMK GS Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if it doesn't withdraw cases against farmers opposing land acquisition in Tiruvannamalai. He accused DMK of using police to suppress protests instead of resolving issues. AMMK GS Dhinakaran deplores Anna Univ. for hiking exam fee, calls for withdrawal.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

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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Panneerselvam, Palaniswami question maintainability of cases filed by each other before Madras High Court

Madras HC reserves judgment on appeal by O. Panneerselvam against interim injunction preventing him from using AIADMK flag, symbol and letterhead. Senior counsels argue maintainability of cases filed by each other. Court to decide after filing of counter-affidavit.

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Palaniswami condemns attack on bus crew in Kallidaikurichi

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Tamil Nadu prepares for a third front

The probability regarding the third front in Tamil Nadu has gone up, with the AIADMK walking out of its four-year-old alliance with the BJP.

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