Deploy police, register case for MRP violations at Tasmac shops, rules HC | Chennai News

Chennai: Police to register a case against Tasmac employees at retail vending outlets if they are found overcharging the consumers, ruled Madras high court, ordering the state govt to deploy police personnel to regulate buyers at crowded liquor shops.Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan issued the directions on Friday, when the state govt submitted the compliance report of…

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DMK to skip TVK govt’s all-party MP meet on delimitation, terms it a ‘political drama’ | Chennai News

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised the state govt’s move as a ‘political drama’ intended to divert public attention from the ongoing Mekedatu dam controversy and Cauvery water dispute. CHENNAI: DMK announced its decision to boycott the consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs convened by the TVK govt to evolve a collective strategy for the state regarding delimitation…

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MK Stalin backs minority delegation, demands Centre scrap or review FCRA Bill | Chennai News

MK Stalin urged the Union government to address concerns regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. CHENNAI: DMK president MK Stalin has urged the Union government to address concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill 2026, backing a delegation that sought its withdrawal and a review of the existing law.Stalin’s remarks came…

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Tamil Nadu court recalls NBW against DMK leader Ponmudi in hate speech case | Chennai News

K Ponmudi had filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds. CHENNAI: A city magistrate has recalled a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudi in a hate speech case after he appeared before the court.Ponmudi appeared before the III Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town, on Friday…

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VIP visits must not disrupt devotees, mobile phone use to be curbed in Tamil Nadu temples | Chennai News

Tamil Nadu temples strictly regulate VIP visits and set up mobile phone deposit counters. (AI-generated image used for representational purpose) CHENNAI: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has directed temple authorities to ensure that visits by VIPs and other important persons do not disrupt the darshan of ordinary devotees or affect the sanctity…

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Deploy police and register case for MRP violations at Tasmac liquor shops, Madras high court rules | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Police should register a case against Tasmac employees at retail vending outlets if they are found overcharging the consumers, ruled Madras high court, ordering the state govt to deploy police personnel to regulate buyers at crowded liquor shops.Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan issued the directions on Friday, when the state govt submitted the compliance report of…

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Vijay urges PM Modi not to introduce separate entrance test for veterinary admissions | Chennai News

Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to introduce a separate entrance examination or use NEET scores for admissions to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) courses. Instead, admissions should be made based on Class XII marks or criteria decided by state…

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Fake accident claims: Closed cases can still invite criminal action, says HC | Chennai News

Chennai: Those who make fake motor accident claims can face criminal prosecution if they are found to have submitted fake documents, even if the accident cases are closed, dismissed for default or withdrawn, Madras high court has ruled.Justice N Anand Venkatesh clarified the issue while monitoring the investigation into suspected fake motor insurance claims, in…

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Man posing as police officer robs four workers of mobile phones; arrested | Chennai News

Chennai: Police arrested a 26-year-old man for posing as a police officer and robbing four private company employees of three expensive mobile phones at knifepoint in Singaperumal Koil in Chengalpet district.Police identified the accused as Dhanush, 26, of Sasthirambakkam near Singaperumal Koil. The stolen mobile phones, valued at about ₹1 lakh, were recovered from him….

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