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Mineral resources being illegally mined across Tamil Nadu, says CPI(M) State secretary • Apr. 28, 2025, 12:10 AM ET (The Hindu)
Supreme Court dismisses convicts’ appeals in Tamil Nadu’s Kannagi-Murugesan ‘honour’ killings case • Apr. 27, 2025, 8:33 PM ET (The Hindu)
Tamil Nadu Ministers Senthilbalaji, Ponmudy quit after strong court remarks • Apr. 27, 2025, 8:03 AM ET (The Hindu)
130 canines of top breeds vye for honours at open dog show in Tiruchi • Apr. 27, 2025, 5:43 AM ET (The Hindu)
Tamil Nadu Assembly introduces Bill to amend Goondas Act • Apr. 26, 2025, 7:58 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Mamallapuram: Shore Temple
India; Tamil Nadu
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India: oasis
Pillar Rock
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