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2,174 new Covid-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu, tally crosses 50,000

Of the 2,174 new cases, the highest single day spike, 1,276 cases were reported in Chennai alone

After 10 days, Chennai reports less than 1,000 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday

Tamil Nadu state as a whole reports 1,515 new infections, taking total tally to 48,019

SC defers hearing on DMK's plea seeking disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs

DMK referred to an apex court order in another case in which it had ordered forthwith removal of BJP lawmaker and Manipur Forest Cabinet Minister TH Shyamkumar, restraining him from entering the Assem

Complete lockdown in Chennai, 3 neighbouring districts from June 19 to 30

The decision was taken in view of a rapid increase in coronavirus infections in the state

Top headlines: Full lockdown in Chennai from June 19, WPI slips 3%, more

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DMK moves Supreme Court seeking disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs

The 11 lawmakers included Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam

Tamil Nadu govt caps coronavirus treatment charges in private hospitals

The per day charges for treatment in Intensive Care Units shall not exceed Rs 15,000

Tamil Nadu CM sends feelers to 11 automotive CEOs to invest in the state

Palaniswami promised customised incentive package to majors like Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, among others

Tamil Nadu promulgates Ordinance to allow farmers to freely sell produce

The move will allow the cultivator to sell his farm produce in any licenced private market, godown or cold storage point

Tamil Nadu promulgates Ordinance to allow farmers to freely sell produce

The state government said as per the amendment a farmer can sell his farm produce in any licenced private market, godowns and cold storage points.

How states have planned for easing restrictions on inter-state travel

The Maharashtra government says that inter-state travel by road, air and trains from Maharashtra will remain prohibited in the latest phase of the lockdown until June 30

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 30, but with some relaxations

Except in Chennai and containment zones, all companies can function with 100 per cent employees from June 1

Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu over unpaid dues: Report

As part of the settlement, the Japanese automaker is expected to receive between Rs 14 billion ($185 million) and Rs 18 billion ($238 million)

States call conditions on market borrowings an assault on federal structure

They says the conditions will constrain the state govts' ability to find funds in the wake of a serious financial situation

Imposing pointless conditions on loans will stifle States: Tamil Nadu CM

Palaniswami was referring to conditions put forward by Centre to raise borrowing limits from 3% to 5% of GSDP for this financial year

558 people test positive for Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu, Chennai most affected

According to the government, a total of 13,081 samples were tested taking to total over 326,000 till date

Tamil Nadu extends coronavirus lockdown till May 31, but with relaxations

According to the the state government release, while e-passes will not be needed for vehicles within the district, they would be required for inter-district travel

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 31 May, eases curbs in 25 districts

Palaniswami announced new relaxation in curbs for 25 districts, including Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Namakkal and Karur

SC stays Madras HC order asking Tamil Nadu to close liquor shops in state

Lawyer Yogesh Kanna, appearing for the state government, said the top court issued notices to those who had filed the pleas in the high court seeking closure of the liquor outlets in the state

Madras High Court dismisses Karti Chidambaram's plea in tax violation case

He and his wife had sought to block the transfer of the cases to a Special Court