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Star Vijay holds back Neeya Naana episode on 3-language policy, DMK alleges BJP pressure

Amid the ongoing standoff between the union government and Tamil Nadu over the three-language policy, a fresh controversy has emerged after Tamil television channel Star Vijay stalled its programme on the issue. The network had recorded an episode for its flagship debate show Neeya Naana, hosted by television personality Gopinath.

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On delimitation fears, some lessons from Jammu and Kashmir

Concerns of southern states regarding the impending delimitation exercise after the freeze on it lapses in 2026 are valid. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, who is one of the most vocal critics of the proposed delimitation, has justifiably framed it as an existential threat. Delimitation based on population would…

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Why Modi’s plan to redraw India’s political map has sparked a backlash

Delimitation will likely diminish influence of southern states and give more power to northern states where prime minister’s party enjoys strong support

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Man killed by elephant near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

The deceased, identified as Vijayakumar from Sembakkarai village, was returning home along with his friend Ravi on Sunday night when the wild elephant attacked them. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Bus-lorry collision claims five lives, 10 injured in Tiruvallur

Tiruttani police said that 10 injured people have been admitted to Thiruttani General Hospital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Let Me Explain: Tamil Nadu's century-long struggle against Hindi 'imposition'

Tamil Nadu is once again at loggerheads with the BJP-led union government over the perceived imposition of Hindi in southern states. The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has accused the Modi government of withholding over Rs 2,000 crores meant for the state after it rejected the three-language formula proposed in the…

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Hafta 526: Elon Musk’s DOGE, Tamil Nadu-Centre clash over three-language formula

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Nitin Pai, director of Takshashila Institution, and The News Minute’s Shabbir Ahmed.

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"All languages should be respected": Tejashwi Yadav on CM Stalin's remark

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urged the people to "rise" to defend the state in a fight against the delimitation of constituencies and the three-language policy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu CM urges people to fight for language and fair delimitation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday urged the people to "rise" to defend the state in a fight against the delimitation of constituencies and the three-language policy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TN: Rameswaram fishermen on strike after SL Navy arrests 32; Their demands?

Since last January, 18 boats have been seized by the Sri Lankan Navy, and 131 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested. Read further on Dynamite News:

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South Central Ep 15: Centre vs TN over language policy, media censorship

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal and senior journalist K Venkataramanan to discuss the union government withholding education funds from Tamil Nadu over the three-language policy and what it signals about its control over…

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Actor Nassar thanks Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi for renewing lease agreement of land for cinema unions

Actor Nassar, who heads 'Nadigar Sangam', the South Indian Artistes' Association of Kollywood Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin rejects three language policy; Why...

Udhayanidhi reiterated DMK's stand and said that the state will never accept the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the three-language policy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TN SIT’s FIR probe turns personal: Journalists asked about families, assets and foreign travel

The Madras High Court on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the nature of a questionnaire given to four journalists by a Special Investigation Team investigating the Anna University sexual assault case. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan questioned why the personal details of the journalists were being collected when it was the police who…

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South Central Ep 12: Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age discovery, copyright battles on AI

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath are joined by Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and independent journalist Sowmiya Ashok.

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Fire breaks out in paper warehouse in Chennai

A fire broke out in a paper warehouse in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Sunday. The incident took place in the Tiruvottiyur area of Chennai. read the story on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh among 5 states set-up Transgender Welfare Boards after SC order

The state governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Rajasthan have constituted Transgender Welfare Boards, the Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chief of top Indian university sparks backlash for promoting ‘medicinal value’ of cow urine

In a video that has now gone viral, Kamakoti can be heard narrating a story about an Indian ascetic who apparently cured himself of high fever by consuming cow urine

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Controversial bull-riding festival involving more than 12,000 animals gets underway in India

Bull-taming is celebrated as cultural heritage but criticised by animals rights groups

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Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu event begins in Madurai; 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers in fray

The best bull will be awarded a tractor worth Rs 11 lakhs, while the best bull-tamer will receive a car worth Rs 8 lakhs, alongside other prizes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Campus unfreedom, demonstrates Centre’s penchant’: Editorials on UGC draft rules

The controversy over the University Grants Commission’s recent draft regulations refuses to die down with criticism from states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and allegations that it is a bid to “centralise and corporatise” higher education.

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Tamil Nadu: Devotees celebrate Vaikuntha Ekadasi at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Trichy

Amid the chanting of 'Ranga Ranga Namperumal,' the procession of deity Namperumal passed through the 'Paramapatha Vaasal' (gate of heaven) on the occasion. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: 6 dead after fire breaks out at firecracker factory

Six people died after a fire broke out in a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district in the early hours of Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu's first Jallikattu to start in Pudukkottai today

The first Jallikattu event of Tamil Nadu for 2025 will be held on Saturday at Thachankurichi village in Pudukkottai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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