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Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu’s fact check unit being opposed?

Last month, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu quietly issued an order, setting up a fact check unit (FCU) in Chennai, which will comprise 80 staff members, including a Mission Director, who shall be paid a salary of Rs. 3 lakhs.

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Gang of sari thieves from Andhra Pradesh traced in Chennai

The city police has traced a gang of thieves from Andhra Pradesh who indulged in stealing costly silk saris in textile shops and boutiques after diverting the attention of staff. The crime investigation police of Shastri Nagar police recovered pure silk Kancheevaram saris worth ₹2 lakh following a theft at a…

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On what basis did you arrive at assumption that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, HC asks Udhayanidhi

The Madras High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the literature based on which Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin had understood Sanatana Dharma to be the one that promotes the caste system. Justice Anita Sumanth raised the question at the hearing of a writ of quo…

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Election Commission to review election preparedness in four southern States, Union territories on November 9

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has convened a conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and police nodal officers of four States and the Union Territories in south India in Chennai for November 9 to review important aspects of preparedness for the 2024 general election

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Worried for your pets during Deepavali? Chennai hotels turn pet-friendly

This festive season, hotels in Chennai have opened up their premises to guests who bring their four-legged companions to escape from the inevitable noise pollution

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Indian Oil to expand its LNG terminal at Kamarajar Port in Chennai

IOCL plans to double capacity of its LNG terminal in Ennore, Chennai. No additional land required. Cost of project estimated at ₹3,000 crore. Expansion to supply clean energy to TN, AP, Karnataka. Re-gasified LNG to be used for power, fertiliser plants, city gas, vehicles, piped natural gas. Terms of Reference…

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Glenn Maxwell magic at Wankhede: Unreal or true?

MUMBAI: Back in September 1986, when Australian batsman Dean Jones, suffering from severe dehydration during the tied Test against India at the Chepauk in Chennai, requested his captain Allan Border if could retire hurt because of exhaustion, the Australian skipper taunted him back: “We'll get a real Australian, a Queenslander,…

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ICC World Cup: Rain threat looms over crucial New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's chances of going through to the semifinals of the ongoing ICC World Cup heavily depend on a win in their last league fixture against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

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Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Chennai Collector in suo motu contempt proceedings

. Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Collector J. Vijaya Rani in suo motu contempt proceedings. AAG informs court she is on election duty in another State. Judge directs IAS officer to appear on Dec 11 & directs NHAI Project Director to file report on orders passed…

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DMK condemns Centre for not telecasting Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s speech at Colombo event

CHENNAI: The DMK and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday accused the Union government of “preventing” chief minister M K Stalin’s video message from being telecast at an event in Colombo on November 2 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian-origin or ‘Malaiyaha’ Tamils being taken from India to…

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Vaishali follows brother Prag to seal Candidates berth

Chennai siblings first brother-sister duo to take part in marquee event

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T.N. CM’s video address not telecast in Sri Lanka; report hints at GoI’s objection

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's video message for 'Naam 200' event in Colombo was not telecast due to reported objection from GOI. Event was to commemorate 200th anniversary of Indian-origin Tamils' arrival from Chennai.

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Gang smuggling foreign liquor bottles nabbed

The District Task Force (DTF) of the Prohibition and Excise Department caught a bus driver from Chennai while he was handing over illegally transported liquor bottles to a biker in Nampally

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Akshay Bohra dominates from start to finish in first F4 race

Indian F4 championship kicks off in Chennai with Akshay Bohra winning first race. Torrential rain ended the race behind the Safety Car. Series moved to Chennai due to upcoming elections in Telangana. Final round to be held as India’s first-ever night race on Dec 9 & 10.

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Time when Chennai feared about floods during rains has changed, says Stalin

TN CM Stalin: Works since 2021 have changed Chennai's fear of flooding. Desilting, 876km of new drains, swift draining of Alandur & Velachery despite heavy rains. Ministers, reps & officials must be on field to ensure public not affected. #ChennaiFloods #ChennaiRains #ChennaiSafety

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Modern wearable devices useful in monitoring heart patients’ health, says cardiologist

10M+ people in India affected by heart failure; Quadruple Therapy & Emergency Bypass Surgery can improve life expectancy; coronary interventions, complex & critical, provide effective relief; wearable devices useful for heart patients; international conference in Chennai discussed delay in diagnosis.

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T.N. BJP functionary Ranjana Nachiyar arrested, after shouting at, beating MTC bus driver, students for footboard travel in Chennai

BJP functionary S. Ranjana Nachiyar arrested for moral policing, abusing & beating school students travelling on MTC bus footboard. She stopped bus, scolded driver & conductor, slapped & beat students for flouting safety rules. Police booked her under IPC & Juvenile Justice Act.

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‘I expected better’: Why so many empty seats at India’s Cricket World Cup?

While India’s matches have attracted huge crowds, attendance for many other games have been underwhelming.

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Southern Railway cancels multiple suburban trains in Chennai due to engineering work

CHENNAI: Southern Railway has cancelled eight suburban trains on Saturday and 58 suburban trains on Sunday for engineering work on Chennai Central-Arakkonam section between Pattabiram yard and Ambattur yard. Passenger special trains will be operated instead of the cancelled trains.

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Bengaluru’s air quality was cleaner in October 2023 compared to last year

Bengaluru saw a fall in PM 2.5 levels in Oct 2023 vs same period last yr, according to Respirer Reports. Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru & Chennai managed to reduce PM 2.5 levels, demonstrating potential for successful air quality improvement efforts. Chennai least polluted, Delhi most polluted.

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Deepavali 2023 | Customised fashion, beauty, sweets, and more in Chennai

The festival of Deepavali comes alive with a unique blend of tradition and innovation in Chennai

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Over 15,000 submit applications for inclusion in electoral rolls in T.N. in seven days

ECI received 15,887 Form 6 applications from 38 districts in TN, incl. highest from Tiruvallur (990), Coimbatore (965) & Chennai (960). 19,036 Form 8 & 1,914 Form 7 applications also received. ECI pleased with response & organising special camps Nov 4-5 for citizens to check electoral rolls.

The Hindu

Chennai’s one-hour tailors have all your Deepavali fashion solutions

Chennai's Ranganathan Street is filled with tailors guaranteeing one hour delivery of clothes; Embroidery and stone-work artists also get busy during festivals like Deepavali.

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Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Prep for Deepavali in Chennai: Sweet stalls gear up for busy season, offering traditional & newer varieties, online catalogues & ready-to-make mixes. Customers flock to buy pakodas, samosas & iconic sweets like Ajmeer Cake, Jangris & Wheat Halwa. Shops offer delivery & tie-up with pan-India delivery partner.

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Chennai’s neighbourhood beauty parlours now customise make up looks, saree drapes this Deepavali

Independent beauty parlours in Chenai, some older than the world wide web, weigh in on the festive season rush, the trends this Deepavali season and how beauty is a family activity

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