Bigg Boss Tamil 8 winner: Social media influencer and TV anchor Muthukumaran lifts the trophy; wins a prize money of Rs 40 lakh | – The Times of India

The much-anticipated grand finale of Bigg Boss Tamil 8, hosted by the charismatic Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi, concluded on a high note with debater and anchor Muthu Kumaran being crowned the winner.Muthu Kumaran’s journey in the Bigg Boss house was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. He faced significant resistance from fellow contestants early on,…

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Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends UGC 2025 draft, calls Congress claims ‘lies’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education released by the University Grants Commission (UGC) last Monday sowed seeds of a new political battle between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala on one side, and the Centre on the other. However, if compared with the June 30, 2010 gazette notification…

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4wd,4,4,4,4,4,4! N Jagadeesan smashes six consecutive fours in one over in Vijay Hazare Trophy match – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: 29 runs in one over! Tamil Nadu opener N Jagadeesan lit up the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday by smashing six consecutive fours in a single over during the Vijay Hazare Trophy pre-quarterfinal match against Rajasthan. The wicketkeeper-batter’s explosive innings gave Tamil Nadu a flying start in their chase of 268. Facing…

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3 dead in explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu | Chennai News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: At least three people died after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, officials said on Saturday.The fire and rescue department has been deployed to the scene.Authorities are still working to confirm the cause of the explosion and assess the extent of…

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NCW takes suo moto cognizance of Chennai’s Anna University sexual assault case | India News – Times of India

Protests outside Anna University The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday took suo moto cognizance of the brutal sexual assault of a 19-year-old student from renowned Anna University, Chennai. Condemning the act, the commission also expressed solidarity in the ‘victim’s fight for justice’.“The NCW has taken suo moto cognizance of the disturbing sexual assault…

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Chennai comes to standstill as World Champion D Gukesh participates in ceremonial parade | Chess News – Times of India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will honor World Chess Champion D. Gukesh on Tuesday with a felicitation ceremony and a cheque for ₹5 crore. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and chess legend Viswanathan Anand will also be present.Gukesh arrived in Chennai on Monday with his parents after securing the World Championship title in Singapore.At…

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Six HuT leaders in Tamil Nadu were in touch with their Pak counterparts: NIA | Chennai News – Times of India

CHENNAI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has accused six arrested Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) leaders in Tamil Nadu of being in contact with their Pakistani counterparts. They had propagated newsletters and articles regarding the “violent cession of Kashmir with military assistance from Pakistan” to radicalise the gullible youth in the state, said NIA.“They were actively involved in…

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‘We were not aware …’: Goa duo’s Ranji Trophy ecstasy turns into world record agony | Cricket News – Times of India

Snehal Kauthankar (left) and Kashyap Bakhale after their masterclass on Thursday. (TOI Photo) PANAJI: At lunch break, when Goa’s Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle trooped into the dressing room after putting on 577 runs for the third wicket against Arunachal, the two were told they were just 18 runs short of the highest-ever partnership in…

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