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'No Apology...': Supreme Court On Kamal Haasan's 'Kannada Born Of Tamil' Remark
The Supreme Court hauled up the Karnataka government Thursday over threats against the screening of actor-politician Kamal Haasan's new film 'Thug Life' in the state, and said it is the state's duty to ensure the movie's release.
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Kamal Haasan Faces Protests, Calls For Ban On His Film Over Kannada Row
Actor Kamal Hasaan - who also heads a new political party -- is facing massive protests after his comment that the Kannada language was "born out of" Tamil. There have even been calls for ban on his latest film "Thug Life".
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Actor Vijay's Party To Hold Protest Against Waqf Bill In Tamil Nadu Tomorrow
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Tamil superstar Vijay, has announced a statewide protest on Friday, demanding the repeal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
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Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Detained Ahead Of Protest Against Alleged Liquor Scam
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai, the party's women's wing national chief Vanathi Srinivasan and senior state leader H Raja were among the party leaders who were detained here on Monday.
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Top Tamil Nadu BJP Leaders Detained During Protest Over Alleged Liquor Scam
Chennai police clashed with BJP supporters this morning during a protest over an alleged liquor scam in Tamil Nadu - which marks the latest point of friction between the state BJP unit and the DMK amid a raging debate over "Hindi imposition".
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"Eye-Wash...": BJP Slams Tamil Nadu Budget, Its 4 MLAs And AIADMK Walk Out
The BJP's four Tamil Nadu MLAs walked out of the Assembly Friday, as the budget was being read out, to protest the currency symbol swap and allegations of corruption in TASMAC, the state-run liquor sales agency.
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"Ruining Students' Future", "Arrogant": Centre vs Tamil Nadu on Hindi Row
The Tamil Nadu vs centre 'language war' - over the new National Education Policy and the 'imposition of Hindi' on the state, and others in South India - exploded after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's comments about the DMK.
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"Saying Silly Things": Centre On MK Stalin's "Hindi Destroyed 25..." Jab
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ramped up pressure on the centre in the 'Hindi imposition' row, claiming forced adoption of the language in other states had "destroyed 25 native north Indian languages in 100 years".
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"Fight Among KG Students": Actor Vijay On DMK-Centre Clash Over Hindi
Tamil actor-politician Vijay on Wednesday waded into the 'Hindi imposition' row between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and the BJP-led centre, slammed both parties and labelling their bitter back-and-forth "a fight among KG students".
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Amid 'Hindi Imposition' Row, Tamil Actor Quits BJP, Joins Vijay's TVK
Tamil actor Ranjana Natchiyaar joined fellow actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Wednesday, a day after quitting the BJP, which she joined eight years ago, citing dissatisfaction with its policies, including the alleged imposition of Hindi.
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"Chief Minister Patient, But...": DMK Sends Message To Tamil Nadu Governor
The controversy around Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and Governor RN Ravi escalated into public protests today, with Chief Minister MK Stalin's party leaders protesting across the state to demand Mr Ravi's ouster.
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High Drama In Tamil Nadu Assembly Amid Opposition Protests On Anna University Rape Case
Tamil Nadu Assembly's first session of the year got off to a stormy start on Monday as the Opposition AIADMK and BJP MLAs protested and raised slogans against the Anna University sexual assault case.
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Tamil Nadu Governor's Walkout Over Anthem Row, MK Stalin's "Childish" Jab
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to deliver his customary address to the Assembly today and walked out in protest of the National Anthem not being sung at the beginning of the address.
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Video: BJP's Tamil Nadu Chief, K Annamalai, Whips Himself 6 Times
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai flogged himself six times Friday morning to begin a protest against the ruling DMK, over the Anna University incident and to ensure the party is defeated in the 2026 election.
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LIC Blames "Technical Problem" As Tamil Nadu Protests Website's Switch To Hindi
MK Stalin did not mince words. A "propaganda tool for Hindi imposition", is how the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin described the switch to Hindi by the State-run insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India or LIC on its website on Tuesday.
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'No Apology...': Supreme Court On Kamal Haasan's 'Kannada Born Of Tamil' Remark
The Supreme Court hauled up the Karnataka government Thursday over threats against the screening of actor-politician Kamal Haasan's new film 'Thug Life' in the state, and said it is the state's duty to ensure the movie's release.
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Kamal Haasan Faces Protests, Calls For Ban On His Film Over Kannada Row
Actor Kamal Hasaan - who also heads a new political party -- is facing massive protests after his comment that the Kannada language was "born out of" Tamil. There have even been calls for ban on his latest film "Thug Life".
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Actor Vijay's Party To Hold Protest Against Waqf Bill In Tamil Nadu Tomorrow
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Tamil superstar Vijay, has announced a statewide protest on Friday, demanding the repeal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
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Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Detained Ahead Of Protest Against Alleged Liquor Scam
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai, the party's women's wing national chief Vanathi Srinivasan and senior state leader H Raja were among the party leaders who were detained here on Monday.
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Top Tamil Nadu BJP Leaders Detained During Protest Over Alleged Liquor Scam
Chennai police clashed with BJP supporters this morning during a protest over an alleged liquor scam in Tamil Nadu - which marks the latest point of friction between the state BJP unit and the DMK amid a raging debate over "Hindi imposition".
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"Eye-Wash...": BJP Slams Tamil Nadu Budget, Its 4 MLAs And AIADMK Walk Out
The BJP's four Tamil Nadu MLAs walked out of the Assembly Friday, as the budget was being read out, to protest the currency symbol swap and allegations of corruption in TASMAC, the state-run liquor sales agency.
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"Ruining Students' Future", "Arrogant": Centre vs Tamil Nadu on Hindi Row
The Tamil Nadu vs centre 'language war' - over the new National Education Policy and the 'imposition of Hindi' on the state, and others in South India - exploded after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's comments about the DMK.
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"Saying Silly Things": Centre On MK Stalin's "Hindi Destroyed 25..." Jab
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ramped up pressure on the centre in the 'Hindi imposition' row, claiming forced adoption of the language in other states had "destroyed 25 native north Indian languages in 100 years".
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"Fight Among KG Students": Actor Vijay On DMK-Centre Clash Over Hindi
Tamil actor-politician Vijay on Wednesday waded into the 'Hindi imposition' row between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and the BJP-led centre, slammed both parties and labelling their bitter back-and-forth "a fight among KG students".
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Amid 'Hindi Imposition' Row, Tamil Actor Quits BJP, Joins Vijay's TVK
Tamil actor Ranjana Natchiyaar joined fellow actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Wednesday, a day after quitting the BJP, which she joined eight years ago, citing dissatisfaction with its policies, including the alleged imposition of Hindi.
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"Chief Minister Patient, But...": DMK Sends Message To Tamil Nadu Governor
The controversy around Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and Governor RN Ravi escalated into public protests today, with Chief Minister MK Stalin's party leaders protesting across the state to demand Mr Ravi's ouster.
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High Drama In Tamil Nadu Assembly Amid Opposition Protests On Anna University Rape Case
Tamil Nadu Assembly's first session of the year got off to a stormy start on Monday as the Opposition AIADMK and BJP MLAs protested and raised slogans against the Anna University sexual assault case.
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Tamil Nadu Governor's Walkout Over Anthem Row, MK Stalin's "Childish" Jab
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to deliver his customary address to the Assembly today and walked out in protest of the National Anthem not being sung at the beginning of the address.
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Video: BJP's Tamil Nadu Chief, K Annamalai, Whips Himself 6 Times
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai flogged himself six times Friday morning to begin a protest against the ruling DMK, over the Anna University incident and to ensure the party is defeated in the 2026 election.
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LIC Blames "Technical Problem" As Tamil Nadu Protests Website's Switch To Hindi
MK Stalin did not mince words. A "propaganda tool for Hindi imposition", is how the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin described the switch to Hindi by the State-run insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India or LIC on its website on Tuesday.
