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The far-right, ultra-nationalist party that wants an akhand Tamil Nadu

The far-right, ultra-nationalist party that wants an akhand Tamil Nadu

The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK—We are the Tamil People) was established by firebrand moviemaker Seeman

18 April,2024 07:20 AM IST | Tamil Nadu | Krishna Kumar Padmanabhan
‘Sin’ on Katchatheevu by Cong, DMK stayed hidden; BJP brought it to light: Modi

‘Sin’ on Katchatheevu by Cong, DMK stayed hidden; BJP brought it to light: Modi

Prime Minister Modi makes strong statements at TN rally, calls out Oppn over Katchatheevu issue and alleged corruption

16 April,2024 05:46 AM IST | Tirunelveli | Agencies
Sri Lanka overtake Pakistan in WTC standings as Bangladesh series sweep

Sri Lanka overtake Pakistan in WTC standings as Bangladesh series sweep

Bangladesh dropped to joint seventh with South Africa with their next series coming in Pakistan later this year when they travel for two Test matches.

04 April,2024 06:37 AM IST | Chattogram | IANS
Stalin slams BJP for 'somersault' on issue, dubs RTI disclosure 'wrong info'

Stalin slams BJP for 'somersault' on issue, dubs RTI disclosure 'wrong info'

Speaking at an election rally in Vellore, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin slammed PM Modi for staging a drama and cooking up stories on the Katchatheevu row.

03 April,2024 10:12 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
Sri Lanka on top in Bangladesh Test despite second innings batting blues

Sri Lanka on top in Bangladesh Test despite second innings batting blues

The visitors decided against enforcing a follow-on but were left struggling with their batting in the second innings, reaching 102-6 at stumps on the third day to extend their lead to 455 runs

02 April,2024 07:25 AM IST | Chittagong | AFP
‘Speak on Chinese aggression’

‘Speak on Chinese aggression’

That year, the Indira Gandhi government, in order to maintain good relations with Sri Lanka and to help lakhs and lakhs of Tamils there, negotiated with the island nation’s government

02 April,2024 05:25 AM IST | Sivaganga | Agencies
Absurd allegation: Chidambaram refutes Centre's allegations

Absurd allegation: Chidambaram refutes Centre's allegations

The Congress leader, speaking to ANI, claimed that sufferings of over 6 lakhs Tamils who were in Sri Lanka compelled the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi to acknowledge that the island belonged to the neighbouring country

01 April,2024 02:41 PM IST | Sivaganga | PTI
Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Katchatheevu row takes centre stage in TN

Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Katchatheevu row takes centre stage in TN

Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Katchatheevu row took centre stage after the BJP and the Congress and ts ally DMK traded barbs.

01 April,2024 02:21 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
'Neither ceded nor acquired,' Priyanka Chaturvedi quotes MEA's 2015 RTI reply

'Neither ceded nor acquired,' Priyanka Chaturvedi quotes MEA's 2015 RTI reply

 Priyanka Chaturvedi underlined apparent inconsistency between the MEA 2015 RTI response and its present posture on Katchatheevu row.

01 April,2024 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Stalin questions BJP's 'sudden love' for fishermen, terms issue 'diversionary'

Stalin questions BJP's 'sudden love' for fishermen, terms issue 'diversionary'

Katchatheevu issue: The Katchatheevu islet was ceded to Sri Lanka by India by way of an agreement in 1974

01 April,2024 01:07 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent

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