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TN observes one day mourning as a mark of respect of Qatar Father Amir's death

Chennai, July 13 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government observed a day's mourning on Monday as a mark of respect to
Qatar's Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
As part of the mourning, National Flags were flown at half mast on all government buildings.
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Mining Bill threatens states' fiscal autonomy, Parameshwara tells Modi

18 Aug 2026 | 2:36 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 18 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider and withdraw the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in its present form and hold comprehensive consultations with state governments, particularly mineral-producing states.

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DMK opposes renaming breakfast scheme after Kamaraj, TVK govt justifies it

18 Aug 2026 | 2:28 PM

Chennai, Aug 18 (UNI) Senior DMK leader and former Minister EV Velu on Tuesday questioned the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to rechristen the Chief Minister’s breakfast scheme after former Chief Minister and Congress stalwart Kamaraj, even as the ruling TVK justified it.

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Kavitha accuses Revanth Reddy Govt of social injustice, land grabbing

18 Aug 2026 | 2:02 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 18 (UNI) Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday accused the Congress government of practising “social injustice” while claiming to champion social justice.

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TVK govt will not allow projects harming fishermen, environment : TN Min opposes hydro carbon exploration by HOEC

18 Aug 2026 | 2:01 PM

Chennai, Aug 18 (UNI) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government will never allow any project that adversely affects the interests of fishermen or the environment, Tamil Nadu Minister for Environment and Climate Change Dr.V.K.Rajeev declared in the State Assembly on Tuesday.

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Resolve Singareni workers' name discrepancy issue immediately: MP Vamsi Krishna

18 Aug 2026 | 1:34 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 18 (UNI) Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna has urged the Centre and Telangana governments to immediately resolve the long-pending name discrepancy (alias names) issue faced by Singareni workers and safeguard their rights.

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