Madras HC Slams TN Govt for Ignoring Judicial Orders
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for citing 'law and order' to avoid implementing court orders. Justice Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
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Madurai Hill 'Deepathoon' Dispute: State's Changing Claims
Petitioners accuse Tamil Nadu govt of contradictory claims on Thiruparankundram hill structure to complicate Karthigai Deepam lighting. Court hearing continues.
Madras HC Slams TN Govt for Ignoring Judicial Orders
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for using 'law and order' as a pretext to not implement court orders. Justice G R Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Wakf Board Claims Thiruparankundram Pillar on Dargah Land
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board argues the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill belongs to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a court order for Karthigai Deepam lighting. Details inside.
Wakf Board Tells HC Thiruparankundram Hill Land is Dargah's
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board tells Madras HC the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is on land belonging to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a temple's right to light a lamp. Hearing continues.
VCK Announces Madurai Protest on Dec 22 Over Communal Harmony
VCK to stage a protest in Madurai on December 22, accusing right-wing outfits of disturbing communal harmony in Thiruparankundram. President Thol Thirumavalavan calls for democratic support.
Madras HC: 3 Versions of Pillar in Deepam Row
Madras High Court highlights conflicting claims in the Deepam pillar dispute. A 1920 order suggests the steps belong to a dargah. Read the latest legal developments.
TN Govt: Thiruparankundram Pillar is Jain, Not Hindu
Tamil Nadu govt tells Madras HC a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain heritage, not Hindu. Hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting continues.
TN Govt: Madurai Hill Pillar is Jain, Not Hindu Heritage
Tamil Nadu govt cites archaeological texts to argue a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain relic. The Madras High Court continues hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting plea. Details inside.
Stalin: People will thwart conspiracies against TN development
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, in Madurai, accused opponents of using cheap politics to stall state's progress. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 2,630 crore and defended temple rituals.
Stalin: Conspiracies to stop TN's development will be thwarted
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, in Madurai, defended his govt's spiritual record, inaugurated 63 projects worth ₹2,630 crore, and hit out at opposition's 'cheap politics'. Read more.
Thiruparankundram Deepam Dispute: Court's Verdict & Path Forward
The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
BJP's Ayodhya Remark Ignites Political Row in Tamil Nadu
BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran's comment on Tirupparankundram becoming like Ayodhya triggers a sharp retort from DMK. Get the latest on the escalating political clash over the Karthigai Deepam issue.
Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of inciting communal tensions in TN
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of using religion for political gains in Madurai. He also launches a sharp attack on AIADMK, calling it a 'slave outfit' of the BJP. Read more on the political clash.
TN Defies HC, Moves SC in Thiruparankundram Lamp Dispute
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
BJP Accuses DMK of Defying Court in Thiruparankundram Deepam Row
BJP leader K Annamalai slams DMK govt for defying Madras HC order on Thiruparankundram deepam, alleges minority appeasement & lawlessness. Read the full details.
Pawan Kalyan's 'Stolen' Deepam Remark Triggers Controversy
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan ignites a row by alleging the sacred Karthigai Deepam was 'stolen' from Thiruparankundram. He also made remarks on religious unity. Full details inside.
93 Booked in Madurai Over Temple Protest, BJP Leaders Named
Madurai police file BNS charges against 93, including BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran, over Thiruparankundram Deepam protest. Heavy security deployed, devotees restricted to foothill temple.
TN BJP Chief, 112 Booked Over Temple Lamp Protest
Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai and 112 party workers face charges for protesting the Thiruparankundram temple deepam lighting. Police invoke multiple IPC sections. Get the full story.
TN BJP Chief, 112 Others Booked Over Temple Row
Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai and 112 others booked for allegedly disturbing peace at Thiruparankundram temple. Two detained, later released. Details inside.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid DMK Protest Over Temple Lamp Row
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted and adjourned till noon as DMK members protested against a Madras HC order on lighting a lamp near a dargah in Madurai. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the state's plea.
Madurai Lamp-Lighting Legal Battle: HC Adjourns Hearings
Madras High Court adjourns appeal & contempt proceedings in Madurai's Thiruparankundram temple lamp-lighting dispute. Case moves to Dec 12 after state moves SC. Key facts inside.
SC refuses Tamil Nadu's plea in Madurai temple lamp-lighting dispute
Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu's urgent hearing request against Madras HC order allowing lamp lighting at disputed Madurai site during Karthigai festival. Details on the legal and political storm.
Madurai Temple-Dargah Row Reignites, Sparks Political Clash
A century-old dispute in Madurai over a lamp-lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram Hill has flared, drawing in courts, police, and major political parties ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. Read the full story.
Court Order Defied: Madurai Police Detain BJP Leaders at Hill
Madurai police detain BJP state president & cadres after defying HC order, citing law & order. Over 1000 personnel deployed at Thiruparankundram hill. Read the full details.
TN Govt Defies HC on Karthigai Deepam, BJP Chief Detained
Tamil Nadu government defies Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram for second day. BJP state chief detained. State moves Supreme Court. Contempt proceedings continue.
Court Order Defied: Police Detain BJP Leaders in Madurai
Madurai police detained BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran and others after denying permission to light a Deepam on Thiruparankundram hill, despite a court order. Over 1,000 personnel deployed.
Madras HC Upholds Order for Lamp Lighting at Disputed Madurai Site
Madras High Court dismisses Tamil Nadu government's appeal, upholding order to light Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram hill. Court criticizes state's 'pre-emptive' legal move. Read the full story.
Karthigai Deepam 2025: Tiruvannamalai Schedule & Rituals
Karthigai Deepam 2025 is on December 3. Discover the sacred Maha Deepam timings at Tiruvannamalai, the rituals, and the spiritual significance of this grand Tamil festival of lights.
AI-Driven Security for 40 Lakh Devotees at Karthigai Deepam
Tiruvannamalai police deploy AI for Karthigai Deepam crowd control, analyzing 3-year data to manage 40 lakh devotees. Real-time tracking at 28 hotspots ensures safety. Discover the tech behind the massive festival bandobust.
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