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TNAU had earlier indicated that the rank list would be released on June 23. Students, who applied and were awaiting the list, have been informed that the publication has now been postponed due to the ongoing CBSE Plus 2 revaluation process.
TNEA scheduled to release the engineering rank list for 2.45 lakh students on June 29. Following the delay in releasing the CBSE Class XII results, the release of the rank list has been postponed to July 1.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched a strong attack on the opposition DMK, urging people to grant him time to eradicate corruption and fulfill promises. He vowed to hold all corrupt individuals accountable, dismissing the DMK's long-standing tactics as outdated. Vijay also countered Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks, emphasizing his government's commitment to Tamil identity and state rights, while rejecting criticisms of their governance style.
The Enforcement Directorate has initiated extensive searches across Tamil Nadu, targeting 18 locations in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, and Madurai. This operation is linked to a 2017 scam involving the manipulation of polytechnic teacher recruitment exam results. Allegations suggest middlemen were involved in inflating candidate scores for financial gain. The ED is investigating potential money laundering activities following an earlier chargesheet filed by Chennai police.
Tragedy struck a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur as an ammonia gas leak claimed its ninth victim, an Assam resident, on Tuesday. All nine deceased are women. The incident, which occurred during routine operations, left many workers with severe respiratory issues. Health officials are now urging continuous monitoring for delayed complications and safety audits across similar facilities.
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A light-hearted moment broke the political tension in the Tamil Nadu assembly when a debate over water distribution led to laughter.
He was criticised by some party leaders for wanting to continue in DMK-led alliance while they wanted to switch to allying with TVK