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Protest erupts at Thiruparankundram hill over Santhanakoodu flag hoisting
Updated : 3 months ago IST
On Sunday, the protesters demanded that, as per a court order, Karthigai Deepam be lit at the pillar near the dargah during the Tamil month of Karthigai. They objected to the permission granted for the flag-hoisting ceremony, as the court's directive on the lighting of the lamp had not be
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"SIR needed to remove double and dead voters... EC ensuring fair polls": U
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Murugan's remarks come after the Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer announced on Friday that the EC has dropped the names of 97.37 lakh voters from the draft electoral rolls at the end of the first phase of SIR in the state.
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"Blood on hands of rulers": VHRP demands judicial inquiry after devotee's
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"Today, we see what stands as a symbol of how DMK's selective secularism crushes the Hindu faith. The Madras High Court had clearly upheld devotees' right to worship at Thiruparankundram, Murugan Hill. Despite this, the Tamil Nadu government failed to ensure safe, unhindered access. This
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BJP Tamil Nadu Chief Nainar Nagenthran demands Rs 1 cr compensation for Po
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
As compensation, Nagenthran said, "a government job should be provided to Poorna Chandran's family, and compensation of Rs 1 crore should be given, without any political discrimination... On behalf of the BJP and Hindu organisations, Rs 10 lakh is being given to Poornachandran's family."<
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Tragic end to devotee's protest: Man sets self on fire over Karthigai Deep
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Madurai City Police, the deceased was identified as Poorna Chandran, a resident of Narimedu. He is survived by his wife and two sons, ages 4 and 8. Chandran worked as a medical representative and also owned a mini auto, which he used to sell fruits and vegetables across t
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Piyush Goyal to visit Chennai on Dec 23, Nitin Nabin on Dec 20, ahead of T
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister and Tamil Nadu state election in-charge Piyush Goyal will visit Chennai on December 23, ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls next year, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President RN Jayaprakash said on Thursday.
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Aakash Chopra expresses surprise at three overseas stars going unsold in I
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
During the IPL auction, headlines were made with Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green going to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 25.20 crores and domestic talents like Aquib Nabi (to Delhi Capitals), Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma (to Chennai Super Kings) and Mangesh Yadav (to Royal Challe
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"They are fighting against Hindus...": DMK leader alleges BJP fringe group
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday stated that the Karthigai Deepam has been lit in a particular area for hundreds of years and claimed that the opposition is plotting against the Hindu community in the Thiruparakondram, who have been lighting the lamps on the hilltop for years.
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Sikkandar Dargah claims no evident that Karthigai Deepam has traditionally
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Sikkandar Dargah Secretary Arif Khan, on Wednesday, commented on the lighting of a lamp atop the stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill, saying there is no evidence which suggests that lamps have traditionally been lit at the hill.
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Breaking bank on Green, hefty rewards for domestic toil, steal deals: How
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The IPL 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected to begin around three weeks af
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"DMK is against Hindu community": K Annamalai demands abolition of HR&CE D
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP leader K Annamalai on Tuesday called for abolishing the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) of Tamil Nadu, which is opposing the directive to light the lamp atop the Deepathoon on the stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill.
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CSK's two new record-breaking, uncapped Indian signings express excitement
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Prashant and Karthik became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players to be signed by an IPL franchise, getting Rs 14.20 crores each from CSK during the IPL Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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