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Madhava Prasad and Athish produced commanding centuries and shared a 250-run partnership that transformed Tamil Nadu Under-23’s innings into a position of strength against Rest of India. Their stand blunted the opposition attack, drained momentum from the bowlers and gave Tamil Nadu a decisive platform in the contest.
The Tamil Nadu government will appeal against the acquittal of former DMK minister K. Ponmudy, his son Gowtham Sigamani and five others in the Rs 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the Enforcement Directorate told the Madras High Court. The development comes as Ponmudy seeks to quash the money-laundering proceedings, arguing that the acquittal in the predicate offence leaves no basis for the ED case.
The AIADMK's decision to field candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly byelections has turned the contests into an early test of whether the party can arrest its steep decline in Scheduled Caste-reserved constituencies. With its tally in SC seats falling from 32 in 2016 to just eight in 2026, the opposition party faces pointed criticism from former insiders even as it argues that its legacy and welfare record still resonate with Dalit voters.
Christian Medical College has opened a dedicated Paediatric Speciality Centre at its Ranipet campus, adding a focused facility for child health services in Tamil Nadu. The move strengthens tertiary paediatric care access in the region and reflects the continuing expansion of specialised healthcare infrastructure beyond major urban centres.
Tamil Nadu has activated its first booth-less toll collection system at Paranur, marking a significant shift in highway operations and traffic management. Vehicles carrying FASTag or exempt tags can now pass through without stopping, as their tags are scanned ahead of the plaza point to reduce congestion and waiting time.
As Tamil writer Kannadasan’s birth centenary is marked, attention is returning to a literary figure who helped define the emotional and philosophical register of modern Tamil cinema. Born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti in present-day Sivaganga district, he moved from early atheism and Dravidian politics to a later spiritual outlook that deepened the moral texture of his writing.
The Election Commission of India will conduct a special enrolment drive in Tamil Nadu to capture left-out electors and first-time eligible voters ahead of the next electoral cycle. Officials said the Declaration Form attached with Form 6 will be used only during the Special Intensive Revision phase, underscoring that the measure is procedural and time-bound.
Members of the transgender community have criticised the online backlash directed at the Tamil film Dorothy, saying the movie reflects lived realities and was made with sincere intent. The film, released on September 25, has drawn homophobic and transphobic comments online, prompting calls for viewers to judge it on its message rather than prejudice.
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