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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

Blame game erupts between TN BJP, DMK over award of tungsten mining block in Madurai by Centre

Mines ministry announced last month that tungsten block in Madurai had been auctioned to Hindustan Zinc, sparking protests. TN assembly has passed resolution against move.

1,526 births with 0 fatalities in 3 cyclone-hit TN districts. Mothers evacuated days before due date

Using Pregnancy Infant Cohort Monitoring & Evaluation portal data, state health dept ensured timely evacuations in Chennai, Villupuram & Tiruvannamalai hit by Cyclone Fengal.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin bats for reservation in judiciary at social justice conference

At All India Federation for Social Justice conference, he also backed women's reservations & caste-census. Other speakers included Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren & ex-CM of UP Akhilesh Yadav.

7 dead in Cyclone Fengal landslide, CM Stalin announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia

Stalin says that the cyclone has wreaked havoc across 14 districts of Tamil Nadu and urges the PM to release Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund to aid relief.

Chennai court convicts BJP’s H Raja in two defamation cases for remarks on Periyar, Kanimozhi

Special MP/MLA court said remarks by former BJP MLA Raja were ‘highly provocative’ and ‘such type of venomous messages can’t be accepted’ in society governed by rule of law.

‘Telling local stories & protecting forests.’ Guides from tribal communities lead TN’s tourism drive

Of about 230 guides working for Trek Tamil Nadu, 70 percent are from indigenous communities. Their other responsibilities include documentation of flora & fauna in off-season.

Ruling DMK to Vijay’s TVK, TN parties bet big on poll consultants ahead of 5-cornered fight in 2026

Political commentator T. Sigamani says trend of hiring poll consultants shows Tamil Nadu leaders' failure to understand ground reality through their grassroot level workers.

Indian Navy activates disaster response as Cyclone Fengal threatens Tamil Nadu coast

Cyclone Fengal is forecast to intensify within the next 48 hours and is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to coastal regions.

Songs, posters & evocation of Kalaignar: How DMK marked scion Udhayanidhi’s 1st birthday as deputy CM

Udhayanidhi Stalin celebrated his 47th birthday on 27 November with several ministers & DMK cadres queuing up to greet him & songs, posters & messages projecting him as ‘Tamil Nadu’s hope’.

Tamil Nadu among states where Adani allegedly offered bribes, but AIADMK is quiet. Here’s why

Ruling DMK govt has denied direct links to Adani. Political watchers point to business ties the AIADMK govt had with the group between 2011 & 2021.

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Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.