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Controversy over MK Stalin MISA arrest

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu political dispute over MK Stalin’s MISA detention

A political controversy has emerged in Tamil Nadu regarding the 1976 arrest of MK Stalin under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). DMK leaders have defended Stalin, asserting that his detention involved sev

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Tamil Nadu administrative and infrastructure initiatives

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu plans new Rs 1,200 crore Secretariat in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government has initiated several administrative and infrastructure projects. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay introduced a resolution in the Assembly urging the Union Government to recognize Tamil as the pri

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Cauvery dispute: Water scarcity, dam protests, and legal aid

18 clusters · 66 sources · last updated

Latest: Karnataka Cauvery water appeal to be heard by Supreme Court on Sep 14

The Cauvery water-sharing dispute has intensified as farmer organizations in Tamil Nadu prepare for a five-day statewide protest beginning September 20. The Coordination Committee of All Farmers' Associations of Tamil Na

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Tamil Nadu political alliance shifts and by-elections

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Middle East tensions rise as Iran-Gulf talks are postponed

Political dynamics in Tamil Nadu are undergoing significant shifts driven by changing party alliances and upcoming by-elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is reportedly consolidating a major coalition including

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Tamil Nadu political clash over Stalin arrest

14 clusters · 66 sources · last updated

Latest: MK Stalin responds to CM Vijay following Assembly gesture controversy

Following Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest on 3 August 2026, protests spread across Chennai and other districts. The arrest stemmed from remarks regarding the Cauvery water dispute, which the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (T

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Tamil Nadu political party restructuring

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: DMK faces internal crisis following Tamil Nadu election defeat

Following poor performances in state assembly elections, major political parties in Tamil Nadu are undergoing organizational restructuring. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing a leadership reshuffle, with repor

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Kolathur election dispute and legal challenge

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Madras High Court dismisses MK Stalin's VVPAT counting plea

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party raised allegations regarding the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in Chennai’s Kolathur Assembly constituency. Initially, party officials claimed that approximately

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Tamil Nadu TASMAC reforms, strikes, and legal challenges

10 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu Assembly clash over Tasmac liquor overcharging allegations

Following the 5 August High Court order requiring receipts for every bottle sold, TASMAC launched a mobile app to display prices, enable online ordering, and generate QR codes for pickup to improve transparency. Howeve

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