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Muslim organisations plan marches, agitations in TN against ‘misuse’ of UAPA
Chennai: Shocked by the early morning swoop by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 22 against the radical Islamist outfit Popular Front of India and foisting…
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BJP flays filmmaker Vetrimaaran for ‘Raja Raja Cholan not a Hindu’ remark
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu unit of BJP has come out strongly against a remark by national award-winning Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran that ‘Raja Raja Cholan was not a Hindu’. Speaking on the sidlines…
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Islamic Federation of Tamil Nadu under scanner of Central agencies
Chennai: The Central intelligence agencies have upped the ante on a newly floated Islamic outfit, the Islamic Federation of Tamil Nadu, which was launched at Coimbatore on October 1. The outfit which has…
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DMK is not against spiritualism, but opposed to mixing religion with politics: Stalin
Chennai: Contrary to negative narrative aimed at tarnishing its image, the DMK is not against spiritualism but is opposed to using religion for political and selfish gains, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister…
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MDMK to hold protest march at Valluvar Kottam, TN against ‘Imposing’ Hindi
Chennai: The Madumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko will lead a protest march of the party at Valluvar Kottam near Chennai on October 6 against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement…
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PFI in Tamil Nadu is the face of growing Islamic fundamentalism
Chennai: The now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI) became the face of growing Islamic fundamentalism in Tamil Nadu and it is widely believed that it was involved in several nefarious activities, including the…
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TN Police denies permission for state-wide RSS processions on Oct 2
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Police have denied permission for an RSS processions on October 2 at 51 locations across the state to maintain law and order in the wake of the Centre’s move…
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Tamil Nadu: Activist submits bill against honour killing to CM Stalin
Chennai: A bill titled ‘The Freedom of Marriage and Association and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour Act 2022’ was submitted to Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K Stalin on Tuesday.…
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Cop, BJP worker, journo among 13 handed jail term for pushing teen into flesh trade
Chennai: A POCSO court here sentenced eight people to life imprisonment on Monday for raping and pushing a teenage girl into prostitution, while a police inspector, BJP functionary and journalist were among…
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Isha Foundation exempted from environmental clearance: Centre tells HC
The BJP-led Central government told the Madras high court that Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation need not require prior environmental clearance for carrying out construction work between the years 2006 and 2014 in the…
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‘Anti-Hindu remarks’: TN BJP to hold protest march against A Raja
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP will hold protest marches on September 26 to condemn the remarks made by DMK leader and former Union Minister A. Raja against the Hindus…
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Stalin seeks Centre’s intervention to rescue Indians held in “illegal captivity” in Myanmar
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention in the rescue and repatriation of Indians held in “illegal captivity” in Myanmar, saying they were…
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TN fishermen protest against Sri Lankan navy chasing fishers, destroying nets
Chennai: Fishermen in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram area were protesting against the Sri Lankan Navy chasing away fishers and destroying the fishing nets. The protests started on Tuesday. Recently, eight Indian fishermen from…
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DMK to continue present alliance with Congress in 2024 general elections: Stalin
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Tuesday said that present alliance with Congress and other coalition partners would continue in 2024 general elections. DMK is in a…
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Hectic lobbying in DMK for new district secretaries, office-bearers
Chennai: Hectic lobbying has commenced in the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu as the party announced elections to the post of new district secretaries and office-bearers. Sources in the party told IANS…
