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The Supreme Court today turned down the Tamil Nadu government’s request to issue a stay order preventing Karnataka from preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to build a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu. The apex court however asked the Union government and Karnataka to file a response within four weeks on the plea by Tamil Nadu challenging a nod… Continue reading "Mekedatu: SC turns down TN’s plea, issues notice to Centre, K’taka"

Today (December 12) is the birthday of superstar Rajinikanth and his fans have made wide arrangements to mark the day with various welfare measures. Since the superstar is all set to enter politics and with his 2.0 running succeesfully even as Petta is gearing up to hit the screens, his fans have been very busy and this birthday is an… Continue reading "Rajini’s Birthday: Top Celebrities Greet, Fans Celebrate"

Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, both actor turned politicians, have reacted to the results of Assembly elections in five states- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, Rajinikanth said the BJP losing elections in the Hindi heartland states of Chattisgarh and Rajasthan and a close contest with arch rival Congress in Madhya Pradesh showed… Continue reading "Rajini, Kamal React to Election Results in 5 States"

  Even as the Congress appeared to have making a comeback in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan and there seemed to be a close fight between the Congress and Madhya Pradesh. TNCC president S Thirunavukkarasar and BJP state president Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed their views. Speaking to the media, Thirunavukkarasar said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wave is on the decline and it is… Continue reading "Tamilisai, Thirunavukkarasar react to BJP, Cong Performance in 5 States Polls"

Tamil Nadu law minister C. Ve. Shanmugam has dubbed Karnataka Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar’s move to open dialogue with the lower-riparian state on the Mekedatu reservoir as an attempt to slow down the case filed against the reservoir in the Supreme Court, and the contempt proceedings initiated against him and others last week. In his letter to Shivakumar on… Continue reading "K’taka Minister’s letter to TN CM: C Ve Shanmugam says TN not ready for talks"

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday launched a 24-hour helpline for women, among others, facing domestic violence and sexual harassment. Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami launched the initiative developed at a cost of Rs 62.70 lakh. Launching the toll-free helpline number ‘181’, Palaniswami said it could be used to report any problem that women face. Women can contact this number… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu govt launches 181 helpline for women"