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The Times of India

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How CM MK Stalin executed Rs 5,000 bonanza for 1.31 crore TN women; secrecy was the key to success of operation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin orchestrated a surprise 5,000 credit to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. This move, described as a surgical strike, preempted potential opposition promises and Supreme Court scrutiny on freebies, stunning political rivals.

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I boycotted BU convocation to slam governors insult to students and assembly: Minister Govi Chezhiaan

He accused the governor of undermining the dignity and traditions of the Tamil Nadu assembly, referring to his walkout during an address as disrespectful.

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Erode-Salem diocese bishop Jacob Livingston found dead under flyover

Police were investigating if he died after falling off the flyover by accident or if it was a case of suicide.

14 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
Suburban train services disrupted in Chennai

Several suburban trains were delayed for 20-30 minutes after an internet cable fell on the overhead electric (OH) line near Guindy railway station around 5pm on Saturday.

14 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
Man's relatives accept his body after Vijays TVK assures financial aid for kin

TVK Salem district secretary A Parthiban met the relatives and promised to cover the family's expenses, including the educational expenses of Suraj's two children. Parthiban arranged an ambulance to transport the body to Maharashtra.

14 Feb 2026 6:30 pm