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TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

Political future under lens after Karur tragedy, how Vijay must ‘show he can be a leader, not just star’

Post death of 41 in stampede at the TVK chief's rally, experts warn incident could dent his political career unless he manages to turn his mass base into a disciplined political crowd.

Bihar SIR outcome should bring clarity to the ghuspaithiyaa debate

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Bargaining chip? Rahul’s phone call with Vijay stirs speculation amid strain in DMK-Congress ties

Congress MP from Tamil Nadu says more than the state unit, DMK would be curious about Rahul’s phone call with Vijay to express grief over loss of lives in Karur stampede.

Trump is the latest recruit of India’s ancient licence regime

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Fans waiting since noon, sight of actor’s van—how Vijay’s Karur rally ended in a stampede

Stampede that claimed 41 lives has put spotlight on crowd control measures by cops and Vijay’s future in politics. AIADMK gen secy EPS had held rally at same venue two days earlier.

Sasikala demands probe into stampede during Vijay’s Karur rally that claimed 41 lives

Stampede at actor and TVK leader Vijay's rally in Karur in the late hours of 27 September claimed 41 lives and left several others with grievous injuries.

Panic & chaos at Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, at least 31 dead in stampede

A massive crowd surge at the rally leads to chaos, with people experiencing breathlessness and falling on each other. 'More than a lakh people had gathered,' says police official.

Why does Tamil Nadu have Adi Dravidar welfare dept instead of SC welfare dept? Debate reaches HC

A PIL has been filed in Madras High Court seeking to change the name of the Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department to Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department.

Inside Tamil Nadu’s Karaikudi, India’s first private museum dedicated to Chettinad Jewellery

The Nagarathar community were once fearless traders who carried the culture of Chettinad to foreign countries through the seas and brought global influence to the region.

ED to question Sri Lankan woman lodged in Chennai jail as probe into ‘LTTE revival bid’ picks up pace

Chennai court has granted ED permission to question Franciska as part of money laundering probe into ‘bid to revive’ LTTE by remnant leaders or cadres of Tamil militant outfit.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.