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"Lawlessness in Tamil Nadu...": BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan slams DMK govt over Chennai triple murder case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2026 5:20:07 PM IST

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday slammed the DMK government over the recent triple murder case in Chennai and said that it clearly showcases the lawlessness in the state. ... read..

Chennaiyin FC strengthen midfield with signing of Mohammed Ali Bemammer

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2026 3:20:11 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of experienced defensive midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer, adding steel, leadership, and vast experience to the heart of the Marina Machans' midfield ahead of the upcoming season. ... read..

Migrant murder in TN: Missing child's body found near Cooum river, efforts on to locate third victim

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2026 1:20:21 PM IST

As the brutal murder of a migrant worker from Bihar and the death of his two-year-old son sent shockwaves across Chennai, the murder case has taken a grim turn. ... read..

"Delayed but welcome step": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs UGC regulations, urges Centre not to dilute reforms

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2026 8:49:43 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Thursday described the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 as a "delayed but welcome" reform, calling it a crucial step towards addressing deep-rooted discrimination and institutional a ... read..

"Historic victory is in making for TVK in 2026": TVK's Sengottaiyan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2026 10:20:31 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Administrative Committee Coordinator KA Sengottaiyan exuded confidence that the party's founder-leader Vijay, fondly referred to as "Thalapathy," would lead the party to power in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Bihar youth found murdered; 5 arrested, police hunt for missing wife, child

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2026 9:20:16 PM IST

A shocking murder has come to light in Chennai's Adyar area, where the body of a youth from Bihar was found stuffed inside a gunny bag near a popular two-wheeler showroom on First Avenue, Indira Nagar. Police have arrested five persons in connection with ... read..

"Those left behind will carry forward his work": Meenakashi Lekhi expresses deepest condolences to Ajit Pawar's family

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2026 6:49:57 PM IST

BJP leader and MP Meenakashi Lekhi on Wednesday expressed her deepest condolences over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died earlier today in a charter plane crash in Baramati. ... read..

Chennaiyin FC ropes in Spanish midfield maestro Alberto Noguera

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2026 5:20:25 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans' second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign, according to a ... read..

Basil Joseph to make Tamil film debut with 'Raawadi', teaser out

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 27, 2026 11:49:58 PM IST

Malayalam actor Basil Joseph is set to make his Tamil film debut with the movie 'Raawadi'. The makers have shared a teaser while announcing the tentative theatre release date of the movie. ... read..

Stalin's only focus to make Udhayanidhi CM, claims BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2026 5:50:37 PM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, alleging that its administration was focused solely on grooming Deputy Chief Mini ... read..

Aman Nagdev crowned Polo Cup National Champion

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2026 2:20:19 PM IST

India's premier touring car series, the Polo Cup, concluded on a high note with Aman Nagdev emerging victorious after a thrilling three-way battle here on Sunday at the FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship. ... read..

Will not accept Hindi Imposition by Centre: Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 26, 2026 12:20:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has asserted that the state would firmly oppose and not accept the "Hindi imposition" by the central government. ... read..

"This song is special for entire nation": Usha Rani Damerla, Vinay Verma release 'Vande Mataram' album ahead of Republic Day

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2026 9:50:31 PM IST

Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875 in Sanskritized Bengali, embodies India's spirit of freedom, unity, and cultural pride. It is not just a national song but also an emotional tribute to the motherland, which continues to insp ... read..

Party politics focused on welfare of people, protect language of TN: Makkal Needhi Maiam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2026 10:20:01 AM IST

With a few months to go for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, State Secretary, Legal & Policy Wing, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), SB Arjunar, said that the main focus of the party is the welfare and to protect the language of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"NDA not strong:" MDMK General Secretary Vaiko predicts DMK Victory in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2026 10:49:59 PM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko stated that the National Democratic Alliance is not strong in Tamil Nadu and asserted that the DMK will form a government with a clear majority in the upcoming Assembly elections, sched ... read..

Governor Ravi acting against state government: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2026 2:19:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that the achievements of the Dravidian Model government have enabled Tamil Nadu to outperform other states, while also expressing strong anguish over the conduct of the Governor during Assembly proceedings toda ... read..

Alliance talks ongoing for upcoming Tamil Nadu polls: DMDK's Premalatha Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2026 12:20:06 PM IST

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Saturday said that alliance talks for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are still ongoing and that a final decision will be taken at the appropriate time. ... read..

"You are ruled by RSS...": DMK's Annadurai targets BJP after PM Modi's visit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2026 12:20:00 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Saravanan Annadurai on Saturday criticised the BJP following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the poll-bound state. ... read..

"People of Tamil Nadu know they are blatant liars": TKS Elangovan after PM Modi calls DMK 'CMC' govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2026 9:50:15 AM IST

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government the CMC (corruption, mafia, crime) government, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan took a jibe at the Prime Minister and said that he knew where the criminals came fr ... read..

"BJP's 'Dappa engine' won't run in Tamil Nadu": MK Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2026 1:50:40 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday, taking a dig at the BJP's slogan of "double engine government," labelled it as "Dappa engine" stating that it "won't run" in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu will deliver defeat to BJP alliance... ": CM MK Stalin ahead of PM Modi's visit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 23, 2026 12:20:05 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of repeatedly betraying the state and ignoring its key demands. ... read..

TN Assembly to urge Centre to retain Mahatma Gandhi name for rural employment scheme

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 23, 2026 11:19:55 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will move a resolution in the state Assembly on Friday urging the Central Government to retain Mahatma Gandhi's name for the rural employment scheme and ensure adequate fund allocation under the Mahatma Gandhi National ... read..

"Only solution now is to end practice": TN CM Stalin after Karnataka Governor's walkout

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 11:20:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin called for ending the practice of starting the first annual state assembly session with the Governor's address, after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walked out of the Assembly, without reading the complete addre ... read..

'No respect for judiciary in Tamil Nadu': BJP's K Annamalai accuses DMK of not implementing Madras HC order on Tirupparankundram case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 6:20:12 PM IST

BJP leader K Annamalai accused the Tamil Nadu ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, of not implementing the Madras High Court order on the Tirupparankundram case. The court had upheld Justice G.R. Swaminathan's order regarding the lighting of lamps on ... read..

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: EC allots 'Whistle' for Vijay, 'battery torch' for Kamal Haasan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 4:49:55 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, the political parties of veteran actors Vijay and Kamal Haasan have been allotted their respective symbols by the Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..

PM Modi's vision empowering Tamil Nadu's MSMEs for welfare, development: BJP leader ANS Prasad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 4:19:51 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson ANS Prasad on Thursday lauded the Union Cabinet's recent decision to extend equity support to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), claiming that the initiative will emerge as a beacon for welfar ... read..

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: EC allots 'Whistle' for Vijay, 'battery torch' for Kamal Hassan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 3:50:23 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, the political parties of veteran actors Vijay and Kamal Hassan have been allotted their respective symbols by the Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..

Not allowed to speak on poultry, farmers' woes, chikungunya in Tamil Nadu assembly: AIADMK Palaniswami

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 2:49:28 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday alleged that the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly was not allowed to raise critical public issues, including the problems faced by farmers, distress in the poultry s ... read..

"Will defeat nepotist and corrupt Stalin govt," says Piyush Goyal after meeting GK Vasan, AC Shanmugam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 2:19:27 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Thursday criticised the ruling DMK government over alleged nepotism and corruption after meeting Tamil Maanila Congress leader GK Vasan and senior National Dem ... read..

Ashwin feels upcoming T20 WC, IPL will witness Glenn Phillips "put his mark on the game"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 1:49:28 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips' power and ability, saying that the upcoming T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League (IPL) could be the time when the dynamic cricketer "puts his mark on the game". ... read..

"DMK govt has failed in all departments," says AIADMK leader Palaniswami after meeting Piyush Goyal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 12:19:11 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday accused the ruling DMK government of failing in all departments, while asserting that the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu remains strong, following a meeting with Union Minis ... read..

"With PM Modi at Centre, Palaniswami in Tamil Nadu, NDA will completely throw out DMK govt": Piyush Goyal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 11:49:34 AM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will defeat the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assem ... read..

"Monkey off the back": Ashwin on Suryakumar's fine cameo during NZ T20I amid form slump

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 11:49:29 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that skipper Suryakumar Yadav's 22-ball 32 took the "monkey off his back" as he had come into the series battling serious form issues, averaging only over 13 in the last 21 matches. He also noted that the I ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Ettayapuram Raja fights to restore ancestral legacy; calls out historical inaccuracy of 'Ettapan' slur

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 19, 2025 8:46:26 AM IST

Chandra Chaitanya, the titular 42nd Raja of the Ettayapuram Samasthanam, has launched a passionate campaign to correct what he calls a "deeply painful historical inaccuracy" surrounding his ancestral name, Ettapan. ... read..

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