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Elections 2026Tamil Nadu / The Times of India
An Indian Air Force Chetak helicopter executed a safe emergency landing in a Chengalpattu agricultural field Monday morning due to a technical issue during a training flight. Pilots Vishal Bhaskar and a colleague skillfully landed the aircraft at Keerapakkam after detecting the snag. Following repairs by a recovery team from Tambaram Air Force Station, the helicopter successfully returned to base.
To Honour Growth & Welfare Commitments, TN Must Fix Revenue Leaks, Strengthen Governance, Reform PSUs, Rationalise Expenses
Poor Amenities Cited As One Of The Reasons
Digitisation is only the first step. Tamil Nadu needs a law that makes timely delivery of public services a citizens right by default, not at an officials discretion
Railway officials said that track improvement work is mandatory for better passenger safety
Udhayanidhi Stalin declared the DMK government a protective fortress for minorities, vowing to counter malicious political campaigns. He highlighted the party's enduring loyalty from minority communities, contrasting it with those who left. Udhayanidhi also praised the dedication of party stalwart 'Thuraimugam' Kaja, recounting his past gesture of sportsmanship towards M. Karunanidhi. The event underscored the DMK's commitment to minority welfare.
A 32-year-old man from Salem, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two years on rape and impregnation charges, has been acquitted by a Pocso court. He refused bail, confident in his innocence. A crucial DNA test proved he was not the father of the child, leading to his release and allowing him to return to his village with his reputation restored. The court concluded he was falsely accused.
Archaeologists find a brick stepwell that may date back by 2,500 years

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