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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..

Mammootty, Dhanush, Rajkumar Perisamy, R Kalaivanan celebrate National Award win on sets of 'OM: Chapter 1'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 19, 2026 8:56:35 PM IST

Superstar Mammootty, Dhanush, director Rajkumar Perisamy and editor R. Kalaivanan celebrated their National Award win on the sets of their upcoming film 'OM'. The film is written and directed by Rajkumar Perisamy. ... read..

Southern states should not be affected in any delimitation exercise: DMK's Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 19, 2026 3:56:17 PM IST

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Sunday said that the government is trying to again bring delimitation bill linked to women's reservation in Parliament, saying that political parties have various suggestions and seats of southern states in the Lok Sabha should ... read..

CBCID intensifies probe into Rs 100 cr land fraud at Palani Mutt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 18, 2026 5:26:42 AM IST

An intensive inquiry is being conducted on Friday at the Dindigul CBCID office by District CBCID Superintendent Sajitha, with more than 5 Palani HR&CE officials, regarding the fraud involving land worth Rs 100 crore belonging to the Palani Dhandayutha ... read..

"It's a wrap for Suriya47": Makers of Suriya, Nazriya Nazim starrer conclude shooting

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 17, 2026 6:26:37 PM IST

The makers of the actor Suriya and Nazriya Nazim Fahadh starrer tentatively titled movie 'Suriya 47' have wrapped up the shooting of the film. ... read..

Madras HC refuses to entertain PIL against govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 17, 2026 2:26:19 PM IST

The Madras High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by one N Prabakaran against the government's offer of jobs to the family members of Karur stampede victims. ... read..

"Against the interest of the states": DMK's Saravanan Annadurai clears party's stance on delimitation bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 17, 2026 12:27:00 PM IST

Amid recent speculation regarding the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) offering support to the Centre over the Delimitation Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session, party spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Friday cleared the air, terming the legislation "aga ... read..

Tamil films 'The Dark Heaven', 'Immortal' release dates postponed to avoid clash with CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 16, 2026 5:26:22 PM IST

The makers of Tamil films 'The Dark Heaven' and 'Immortal' have postponed their release dates to avoid the box office clash with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay's starrer 'Jana Nayagan ', which is slated to release in theatres on July 2 ... read..

TVK sacks panchayat leader Veerasamy over viral bribe video

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 16, 2026 4:56:33 AM IST

Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has on Wednesday removed Chengalpattu East district Joint Secretary Veerasamy from the party's primary membership and all responsibilities with immediate effect after a video purportedly showing him accepting a bribe went v ... read..

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