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Madras HC restrains EC from notifying bypolls in five TN constituencies

NT BureauJuly 10, 20260

The Madras High Court on Friday stayed the Election Commission of India’s move to notify bypolls to five vacant Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu until July 31, citing pending election petitions challenging the victories of the resigned MLAs.

DMK slams CM Vijay for spreading false propaganda in Karur

NT BureauJuly 10, 20260

Senior DMK leader T K S Elangovan on Friday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of spreading false propaganda in Karur and treating the public like “fools”.

Wayanad landslide: Death toll increases

NT BureauJuly 10, 20260

One more body was recovered from the Wayanad landslide site on Friday, taking the total number of persons killed in the disaster to seven, district officials said.

Playing music or videos on Chennai Metro? Fine increased to Rs 2,500

NT BureauJuly 10, 20260

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced a steep increase in penalties for passengers who create disturbances inside Metro trains and station premises, with fines now going up to Rs 2,500—five times higher than the previous Rs 500.

Cong lost in Puducherry due to DMK’s betrayal: Narayanasamy

NT BureauJuly 10, 20260

Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Friday alleged that the Congress party’s defeat in Puducherry was due to “betrayal” by its alliance partner, the DMK.