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Topic: Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu files plea in SC, accuses Centre of withholding funds after NEP row

Tamil Nadu sought release of more than Rs 2,000 cr under Samagira Sikha Scheme. It alleges funds have been withheld following state govt's decision to not implement New Education Policy.

Tamil Nadu’s Anganwadi workers are drowning in data duties. Apps, OTPs & digital surveillance

As beneficiaries become data points on the dashboard, Anganwadi workers in Tamil Nadu grapple with an overload of digital labor, being data collectors building a state’s health repository, and being subjects of surveillance.

With Kanimozhi, A Raja among 7 new zonal in-charges, DMK steals a march in 2026 TN poll prep

The newly appointed in-charges are already in their constituencies, taking stock at booth level. DMK is more serious about 2026 polls than 2021, political watchers say.

Chettiars were Tamil Nadu’s pioneer movie financiers. Great Depression led to risk-taking

In 'Fortune Seekers', Raman Mahadevan explores the fascinating history of Nattukotai Chettiars, the Tamil region's most prominent business community.

All 9 accused found guilty & sentenced to life, a look at infamous 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case

Among the nine convicts is K Arulanantham, AIADMK’s Pollachi town student wing secretary, who was expelled from the party after he was arrested in 2021.

More than ‘petty quarrel over petrol’—behind Vadakadu caste violence, a long-simmering temple dispute

According to data submitted by Union Home Ministry in Lok Sabha this February, Tamil Nadu recorded 1,274 cases of crimes against SCs in 2020, 1,377 in 2021, and 1,761 cases in 2022.

Inside SC’s split verdict on culpability of former TN minister’s wife in disproportionate assets case

P Nallammal, wife of late former Tamil Nadu labour minister AM Paramasivam, has challenged her conviction by a lower court. All eyes now on incoming Chief Justice of India BR Gavai.

Her WhatsApp status slammed Op Sindoor. SRM tech institute suspends professor for ‘unlawful activities’

On Wednesday, S Lora, on her WhatsApp status, allegedly called the Indian military's operations in Pakistan a 'Cowardice Act'. The university has launched an inquiry. 

How Tamil Nadu went from mass Olive Ridley turtle deaths to record hatchings in one breeding season

More than 3 lakh Olive Ridley eggs have been collected & over 2.49 lakh hatchlings have been recorded on the state's beaches so far this yr. Season likely to continue till June.

DMK’s 4-yr report card: A look at Stalin govt’s major hits & misses as Tamil Nadu polls near

DMK's social welfare schemes are likely to leave a lasting impact on voters & could eat into AIADMK’s vote bank, but Stalin’s 4 years as CM have not been without challenges either.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?