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Elan, Saanvee Meghana's family entertainer 'Pyaar Prema Kalyanam' to stream from August 21

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 5:28:41 PM IST

The 'Pyaar Prema Kaadhal' director Elan is set to make his debut in acting with the film 'Pyaar Prema Kalyanam' which also stars Saanvee Meghana in the lead role. The OTT release date of this family entertainer is finally out. ... read..

"Integrity of question paper setter biggest challenge for paper leaks": IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 4:59:18 PM IST

IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, a member of the high-powered task force for National Testing Agency (NTA) examination reforms, called the credibility of the question paper setter the biggest challenge for avoiding paper leaks. ... read..

Is Dhanush entering politics? Actor's remarks at recent event spark speculation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 4:30:00 PM IST

Is actor Dhanush gearing up for a political debut? Will the Aadukalam star enter politics? These questions have been doing the rounds ever since Dhanush attended a recent event in Chennai, where his remarks sparked widespread speculation about his politic ... read..

PMK presents shadow budget for Tamil Nadu, promises 1 lakh govt jobs, LPG subsidy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 12:59:54 PM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday presented the party's "General Shadow Budget" for Tamil Nadu for 2026-27, proposing measures including one lakh government jobs in the first phase, a Rs 300 subsidy on domestic LPG cylinder ... read..

Jana Nayagan: Anirudh Ravichander thanks Vijay for trusting him with film's music

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 11:28:59 AM IST

On Monday, music composer Anirudh Ravichander expressed his gratitude to actor Vijay for giving him the opportunity to be a part of Jana Nayagan and entrusting him with the responsibility of composing the film's music. ... read..

"Technology intervention is extremely important for conducting exams": IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti on NTA reform task force

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 4:58:23 AM IST

IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, who has been appointed to the high-powered task force for National Testing Agency (NTA) examination reforms, shared his views on the committee's approach for strengthening the NTA. ... read..

"Govt has surrendered" before students, says KC Venugopal on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 4:28:35 AM IST

All India Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said the central government surrendered before the country's youth and students following intense nationwide protests over examination irregularities. ... read..

Lt Gen V Sreehari pays tributes to Kargil War bravehearts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 26, 2026 2:58:43 PM IST

Lieutenant General V Sreehari, General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, on Sunday paid tributes to soldiers who had laid down their lives for the country during the Kargil War. ... read..

"Salute the revolutionary students": MDMK chief Vaiko after Pradhan's resignation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 26, 2026 8:58:41 AM IST

Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as the Union Education Minister, MDMK chief Vaiko hailed the result as a victory for student protesters, stating that the Modi government has "surrendered" due to the agitation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak co ... read..

TN: Minor ammonia leak at Chennai brewery, two workers affected

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 25, 2026 4:58:50 PM IST

Two workers at a beer manufacturing plant in Aranvoyal experienced mild vomiting and dizziness after a minor ammonia gas leak, authorities at the facility said on Saturday, adding that the leak was quickly contained and normal operations resumed. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Students from Chennai protest inside college campus seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 24, 2026 2:57:30 PM IST

Students affiliated with the Students' Federation of India (SFI) gathered inside the Presidency College campus in Chennai on Friday to stage a sit-in demonstration and raised slogans voicing fierce opposition to the central administration and pressing for ... read..

"Ban NEET": MK Stalin reiterates call for abolition of medical entrance exam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 24, 2026 9:56:40 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Friday reiterated his demand for the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), saying the DMK's campaign against the medical entrance examina ... read..

Rahul Gandhi has no proper political ground, says TN BJP chief amid NEET paper leak row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 8:57:48 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Thursday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no proper political ground, while alleging that the ongoing protest in Delhi was being triggered by the Communist Party, AAP and other political parties. ... read..

TN Sports Minister Adhav Arjuna inaugurates renovated Anna Swimming Pool in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 6:57:59 PM IST

The Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna, on Thursday inaugurated the renovated Anna Swimming Pool, refurbished for Rs 2.75 crore by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority. ... read..

Jana Nayagan: Pooja Hegde shares pics with Vijay from the sets

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 4:27:48 PM IST

As 'Jana Nayagan' finally hit the theatres on Thursday, actor Pooja Hegde expressed her happiness by sharing a few pictures from the sets with his co-star Vijay. ... read..

Trisha watches Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' in theatre with her mom

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 3:27:15 PM IST

Actor Trisha Krishnan on Thursday afternoon stepped out with her mother, Uma Krishnan, to watch Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' at a theatre in Chennai. ... read..

TVK cadres celebrate release of Vijay's last film 'Jananayagan' across Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 2:56:07 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres celebrated the worldwide release of 'Jananayagan', billed as the final film of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay, with festive events outside theatres across the state on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar visits Satyam theatre to watch Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 11:56:27 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar visited Chennai's Sathyam Theatre on Thursday to watch 'Jana Nayagan', the latest film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay. ... read..

"Historic day for Tamil cinema": Fans celebrate CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release, turn emotional

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 11:56:21 AM IST

The release of Tamil Nadu CM and actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has sparked scenes of extraordinary excitement across theatres on opening day, as fans gathered in large numbers well before the first show. ... read..

Fans dance, cheer as Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' finally hits theatres in Chennai, actor Jai thanks fans' patience

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 23, 2026 8:55:56 AM IST

Following high anticipation and several delays, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has finally opened in theatres, bringing much joy to his fans. ... read..

"Attack on democracy": TVK slams Rahul Gandhi's detention, extends support to opposition

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 22, 2026 8:55:49 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday strongly condemned the detention of Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi during protests at Lok Kalyan Marg, calling it a direct "attack on democracy." ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay extends support to Congress' protest, demands scrapping of NEET exam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 22, 2026 4:56:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has extended support to Congress' protest, condemning the police action against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on Monday. ... read..

"Big conspiracy by opposition and CJP": BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy criticises NEET protests

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 22, 2026 4:56:22 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy on Wednesday claimed that the ongoing NEET protests are a conspiracy hatched by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the opposition during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. ... read..

"Only scrapping NEET will provide a lasting solution": MK Stalin backs students' protest at Jantar Mantar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 22, 2026 10:56:20 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Wednesday backed the protesting students in the national capital and called for the "abolition of NEET", saying that "only scrapping" the medical entrance exam can ... read..

Nayanthara, Kavin starrer 'Hi' release date announced, to face box office clash from Suriya's 'Vishwanath And Sons'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 21, 2026 7:26:08 PM IST

The release date of Nayanthara and Kavin starrer 'Hi' has officially been locked. The movie is set to clash with Suriya's upcoming film 'Vishwanath And Sons' at the box office. ... read..

Madras HC adjourns petitions challenging govt on providing jobs to Karur Stampede victims' families to July 27

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 21, 2026 1:25:51 PM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has adjourned the petitions challenging the government's decision to provide public employment to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede to July 27. ... read..

TN: Former CM Stalin condemns MLA Markandeyan's arrest, alleges TVK government targeting opposition leaders

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 20, 2026 1:26:57 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Monday condemned the arrest of Vilathikulam MLA Markandeyan over his alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of targeting pol ... read..

"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all chess enthusiasts": TN CM Vijay hails state's chess legacy on World Chess Day

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 20, 2026 12:57:01 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of World Chess Day, celebrating the state's rich legacy in the sport and reaffirming his government's commitment to supporting the next generation of champions. ... read..

Kamal Haasan congratulates Mammootty on National Award honour, calls actor "man of your word"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 20, 2026 2:27:01 AM IST

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan extended his warm greetings to superstar Mammootty on winning the prestigious National Award. ... read..

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