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The Times of India

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Scuffles break out between police and C Ve Shanmugam supporters outside AIADMK Villupuram office

The deepening political crisis within the party escalated after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami removed Shanmugam from the Villupuram district secretary post.

16 May 2026 10:52 pm
Kamal Haasan urges Vijay to launch TN govt OTT platform, offer services at affordable rates

Rajya Sabha member Kamal Haasan has urged the Tamil Nadu government to launch a state-owned OTT platform for Tamil content at subsidized rates. He also proposed a mandatory 8-week OTT window for films, abolition of local body entertainment tax, and a dedicated anti-piracy team to support the film industry.

16 May 2026 9:49 pm
Podanur Train Users Association urges railways to halt these trains at Chennais Ambattur

Association general secretary N Subramanian has written to the divisional railway manager of the Salem Railway Division highlighting the difficulties faced by passengers travelling from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode and Salem regions to Ambattur and nearby areas.

16 May 2026 5:49 pm
TN farmer gets Rs 2.47 crore GST notice, alleges identity theft, files complaint

He clarified that he had never started any business in the name Raju Traders.

15 May 2026 10:28 pm
Congress, AIADMK faction demands delay in cabinet formation

Lobbying by Congress MLAs aspiring for ministerial berths and demands from the AIADMK faction supporting the govt are delaying the process.

15 May 2026 12:52 am
Grave Diggers in India: Unseen Labor, Social Stigma, and Health Risks

For three decades, Rajesh Ravichandran has dug graves, inheriting the work from his father within the marginalized vettiyan community. Despite facing social discrimination and lacking permanent jobs, pensions, or safety gear, these workers perform a vital, yet stigmatized, service, often exposed to severe health risks.

14 May 2026 11:09 pm