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TopicTamil Nadu government

Topic: Tamil Nadu government

9 Tamil Nadu cops convicted over father-son custodial death in Covid. A look back at Sathankulam case

Jayaraj & his son Bennix were arrested on 19 Jun 2020 in Sathankulam for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during COVID lockdown. They died 3 days later.

HC orders probe into Chennai temple’s finances. The 1999 ‘public or private’ test & why it’s crucial

Case involves alleged financial irregularities at Chennai’s Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimma Perumal Temple, which receives public donations, & whether Tamil Nadu govt can inquire into them.

SC jumped the gun in ordering CBI probe into Karur stampede without hearing out state—TN affidavit

Calling the litigation politically motivated, Tamil Nadu cautions court against frequent transfers of probe from state police to CBI as it would erode public trust in state police.

PMK foundation day overshadowed by father-son feud as Anbumani Ramadoss pitches for share in TN govt

Chennai: The Pattali Makkal Katchi’s 37th foundation day was observed quietly amid the growing standoff between the party’s founder S. Ramadoss and his son,...

‘Governor must be the catalyst, not inhibitor’—Inside SC’s ruling in plea against TN Governor

The top court urges all Governors to not create roadblocks in the state machinery and respect the will of the people, without giving in to political considerations.

Tamil Nadu governor skips address, walks out of assembly over ‘insult’ to National Anthem, Constitution

Raj Bhavan alleges that CM Stalin & speaker refused to sing National Anthem despite governor’s ‘reminder’ amid sloganeering in the assembly.

Cognizant faced bribery charges just like Adani in 2019, paid $25 million settlement to US SEC

Company paid settlement as 2 of its senior executives were implicated in bribery of officials in the govts of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra to obtain construction-related permits.

Handpicked by Stalin, how chief secy Muruganandam became TN’s most sought-after IAS officer

Muruganandam’s professional capabilities and detailed planning of flagship scheme to provide financial aid to women helped build a rapport with Stalin.

Death toll from Tamil Nadu tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47

The Tamil Nadu government said it was taking steps to identify people involved in the production of methanol - a toxic chemical normally used for industrial purposes.

30 dead, over 70 hospitalised after consuming illicit arrack in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi

Kallakurichi police have arrested Govindraj alias Kannukutty (49), who allegedly sold illicit pocket liquor in area. District collector, several police officers transferred, suspended.

On Camera

UAE exit from OPEC isn’t about oil. Iran War making Gulf states seek new shelters

Britain’s failure to secure the oil of Arabia in the 1950s was no misjudgement. The sun was setting on the Empire, and a new hegemon had emerged. Is another anarchy on the rise now?

The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap- money era

The rupee’s fall to record lows amid rising energy-import costs and capital outflows is raising expectations that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra may be forced to abandon his pause and hike rates.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.