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Tamil Nadu News

The Times of India

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Madras high court imposes Rs 50,000 cost on Union home and external affairs ministries

A division bench of Justice Anita Sumanth and Justice Sunder Mohan passed the order on a plea moved by Mohamed Sameer seeking to produce his father Zahir Hussain and set him at liberty.

3 Jul 2026 9:04 pm
3 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
'I refused to join TVK: DMK's Anitha Radhakrishnan claims his arrest was political vendetta

Former DMK minister Anitha Radhakrishnan was arrested after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected, with the MLA claiming he was pressured to join the ruling TVK and his arrest followed his refusal. DMK leaders, including MK Stalin and Kanimozhi, condemned the arrest as political vendetta and questioned the government's selective actions. The case stems from alleged defamatory remarks against the chief minister.

3 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Chennai's Mahjong explosion: A game once obscure is now a passion for many; local players forming communities and clubs

Chennai is experiencing a surge in popularity for Mahjong, a 200-year-old Chinese tile game. Once obscure, it's now a fervent pastime in clubs and homes, attracting mostly women aged 35 and above. This strategic game, akin to rummy, offers mental stimulation and social connection, replacing traditional games like bridge. Workshops and informal clubs are flourishing, indicating Mahjong's growing appeal as a lifestyle choice.

3 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
DMK MLA and ex-Tamil Nadu minister Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested over 'defamatory' remarks against TN CM Vijay

DMK leader and former minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested today after the Madras High Court denied his anticipatory bail. The arrest follows alleged inflammatory comments made by Radhakrishnan targeting TVK president and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at a public gathering. Police took him into custody following the court's decision, with investigations continuing.

3 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
When ECR turned into a cycling carnival

The event celebrated the spirit of fitness, sustainable mobility and community engagement.

3 Jul 2026 10:51 am
EV adoption gains pace; 20% share could save 1L cr in oil imports by 2030

A dozen states post double-digit EV penetration; Assam and Odisha near 20%

3 Jul 2026 4:00 am
3 Jul 2026 12:00 am
Plaza built for people, claimed by everything else

T Nagars 40 crore dream has become a daily ordeal

2 Jul 2026 10:56 pm
Heres how new Tamil Nadu govt can help unorganized workers

Centres New Labour Codes Have Changed The Rules, But The Constitution Still Allows States To Enact Laws That Preserve Welfare Measures, Safety Provisions And Social Security

2 Jul 2026 10:25 pm
Coimbatore Grape Cultivation Plummets as Farmers Shift to Other Crops

Coimbatore, which used to have 200 grape growers, now has seven

2 Jul 2026 10:22 pm
Tasmac bars go out of govt control; stay open without licence

Bar Owners Say Tasmac HQ Sent Confirmation Stating Extension Of Licence Period

2 Jul 2026 10:04 pm
Businesses will be affected if TN doesnt get a new airport in five years: CII

If a new airport is not possible, the govt can also think about expanding the airport at Meenambakkam in Chennai to cater to the increasing traffic, according to CII southern region president P Ravichandran

2 Jul 2026 9:01 pm
Tamil Nadu maternal health improved post-pandemic, finds IIT Madras study

A study by IIT Madras, published in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, found that TNs healthcare system did not merely recover from the pandemic, but emerged stronger

2 Jul 2026 1:14 pm