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Tamil Nadu: Quick Facts

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CII underlines role of airports for Tamil Nadu to achieve $1.5 trillion economy goal • Nov. 11, 2026, 11:10 AM ET (The Hindu)
Six months into its rule, TVK-led govt. in Tamil Nadu enjoys public goodwill despite concerns on being directionless • Nov. 9, 2026, 1:43 PM ET (The Hindu)
Tamil Nadu Scraps Committee on Centre-State Relations • Nov. 7, 2026, 3:55 AM ET (Frontline Magazine)
Periyar Arivulagam books row: People of Tamil Nadu will never forgive DMK for corruption, says CM Vijay • Nov. 6, 2026, 4:45 AM ET (The Hindu)
T.N. government constitutes Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission • Nov. 6, 2026, 3:37 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Mamallapuram: Shore Temple
Map highlighting the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Chennai labeled. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Sri Lanka, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean, are also shown for regional context.
Colorful buildings of Chengalpattu city surrounded by palm trees, with forested hills and mountains in the background in South India.
Pillar Rock
black sand
village in the Anaimalai Hills
Coimbatore
The Shore Temple at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, features two intricately carved stone towers and surrounding ruins under a blue sky, with trees in the background.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Nandi bull
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