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EC serves notice to Kharge for ‘terrorist’ remark on PM
Move follows BJP demand for an apology
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April 23, 2026
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Can’t frame rules on state’s role in religion: SC
ON the seventh day of hearings in the Sabarimala review petitions, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would be hard to lay down universal or prospective guidelines on when the state can intervene in religious practices in the name of social reform, saying such questions are case-specific.
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April 23, 2026
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PIL challenging appointment of Sai Kumar as state chief secretary binned
THE Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation petition challenging the appointment of Sai Kumar as the chief secretary (CS) of Tamil Nadu replacing N Muruganandam, by the Election Commission of India.
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April 23, 2026
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India-Germany co-production of sub deal soon
INDIA and Germany on Wednesday moved to align big-ticket defence projects with a co-development and co-production framework, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Boris Pistorius agreeing on a roadmap to deepen industrial collaboration, including in the field of niche military technologies.
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April 23, 2026
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Voter signline, accessible Form 7A to aid deaf, visually impaired voters
IN a significant step towards accessible elections, the department for welfare of differently-abled has introduced a voter signline to assist deaf voters on polling day.
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April 23, 2026
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HC stays EC decision to nab 'troublemakers' before polls
THE Calcutta High Court on Wednesday stayed the Election Commission’s move to carry out large-scale arrests of alleged “trouble makers” ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, directing that any preventive action must strictly follow due process of law.
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April 23, 2026
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NCW seeks norms for care, justice and rehabilitation for acid attack survivors
THE National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday submitted an extensive set of recommendations to the Centre to address the lifelong needs of acid attack survivors, proposing a comprehensive survivor-centric framework covering medical care, legal justice, rehabilitation, and socioeconomic inclusion.
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April 23, 2026
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NORTH BENGAL HOLDS KEY
GATEWAY TO POWER: TMC, BJP face off in 152 constituencies in first phase of polling today
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April 23, 2026
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THREE-WAY FIGHT WITH AN X-FACTOR IN PLAY
Direction of Vijay's vote swing may ultimately determine not just TVK's fate, but winning prospects of Dravidian giants
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April 23, 2026
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NIA at Raj refinery fire site, 'security lapse' not ruled out
THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a probe into the fire in Rajasthan’s Pachpadra refinery, along with other central agencies, amid concerns over security lapses.
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April 23, 2026
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Court dismisses plea for action against TN CM's secretary for ‘MCC violation’
HOLDING that a public interest litigation (PIL) petition is not maintainable on matters relating to service of government officials, the Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation petition seeking action against IAS officer P Umanath, secretary to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, for alleged poll code violation.
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April 23, 2026
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'Practical' Venkatesh waits for his chance to shine
VENKATESH
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April 23, 2026
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Painted doves in TVK rally spark outrage
A flutter of wings meant to symbolise peace, freedom and hope has instead stirred unease in the charged election season after visuals from actor-politician Vijay’s campaign in Tiruchy showed doves being painted in party colours before being released into the air.
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April 23, 2026
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Tribunals decide: Only 139 more get to vote today
A grand total of 139 more voters can now exercise their franchise in the first phase of the Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday.
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April 23, 2026
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ED summons TMC ministers, questions Nusrat
ACTOR and former TMC MP Nusrat Jahan appeared before the ED in Salt Lake office on Wednesday in connection with a housing fraud case.
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April 23, 2026
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C’garh pvt schools declare all-out war, fate of 14K RTE students lies in limbo
THE Chhattisgarh Private School Management Association on Wednesday declared an indefinite “Non-Cooperation Movement,” vowing to block all admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act until their demands are addressed.
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April 23, 2026
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'Vijay's political entry orchestrated by BJP'
IDUTHALAI Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) general secretary and MLA Sinthanai Selvan, who is shifting his battleground from the Kattumannarkoil Assembly constituency to Cheyyur seat, in an interview with TNIE’s Prabhakar Tamilarasu, explains the reasons for the move, his vision for Cheyyur if elected and what he makes of Vijay’s political debut.
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April 21, 2026
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Cong seeks probe into killings of children, fresh violence in Manipur
AS Manipur remains tense after the eruption of fresh violence, Congress on Monday demanded urgent peace measures for the troubled state and a probe into the recent killings, including that of the two children on April 7.
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April 21, 2026
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EMPLOYMENT WOES SHAPE THIRUMAYAM’S POLL MOOD
As DMK minister Regupathy aims for a hat-trick, other parties seek to capitalise on job gap
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April 21, 2026
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India, S Korea set $50 billion trade target by 2030
PITCHING their ties as a \"message of peace and stability\" amid global tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expanded cooperation across energy, critical minerals, shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel, set a target to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and announced Seoul’s entry into the International Solar Alliance and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
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April 21, 2026
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Fewer candidates in fray as UN chief race unfolds in divided globe
UNITED NATIONS
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April 21, 2026
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Toll hits 25, families struggle to identify blast victims burnt beyond recognition
THE death toll in the Kattanarpatti cracker unit explosion rose to 25 on Monday after two workers undergoing treatment at the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) succumbed to their injuries.
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April 21, 2026
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Oppn fought delimitation bill only, says Kharge
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday claimed it was PM Narendra Modi who “killed” the Constitution amendment bill to implement women’s quota in legislatures from 2029 and pointed out the opposition was against the delimitation bill only.
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April 21, 2026
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THINNER ROLL, THICKER CONTEST
All eyes on crucial Kolkata seats as BJP targets to make a dent in Mamata Banerjee’s fief
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April 21, 2026
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India engages with Iran after firing on vessels for safe passage of ships
AFTER an incident involving firing on Indian vessels by Iran, the government on Monday said it is in constant touch with Iranian authorities to ensure the safe passage of all India-bound ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 21, 2026
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Vaishali to take short break after Candidates victory
R VAISHALI will start preparing for the World Championships after taking a well earned short break from the circuit.
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April 21, 2026
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Rat poison in baby food jars sparks multi-country recall across Europe
COUNTRIES across Central Europe pulled baby food off the shelves on Monday after rat poison was discovered in some jars of the HiPP brand over the weekend.
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April 21, 2026
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At least 21 dead, 61 injured as bus falls into gorge in J&K
AT least 21 people were killed and 61 others injured after the bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday.
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April 21, 2026
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Parties bet on artificial intelligence, but infra hurdles pose real challenge
IN the wake of growing global enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence (AJ), political parties in Tamil Nadu have made bold promises to integrate AI into the state’s educational framework.
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April 21, 2026
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Bishnoi henchman wanted to turn MP entrepreneur
AN ongoing probe into cases of extortion threats by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to businessmen in Madhya Pradesh has revealed that one of the gang’s key players operating from the Ujjain district wanted to turn into a bigentrepreneur through the money thus extorted, particularly from the real estate businessmen.
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