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"Nehru's Congress erased original Vande Mataram from nation's memory, Rahul Gandhi repeating betrayal": BJP's CR Kesavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 23, 2026 2:28:27 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday criticised the Congress over its resolution to sing only the first two stanzas at party events, saying that the opposition party has always undermined the importance of the national song. ... read..

Tamil Producers Council announces no new film releases from September 1

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 11:57:35 PM IST

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) has announced that no new Tamil films will be released in theatres from September 1 in response to a decision taken by the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association and Distributors Association to screen only those film ... read..

DMK relaxes District Secretary term cap to three terms following Executive Committee discussions

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 7:28:01 PM IST

In a major reorganizational move, the DMK Executive meeting passed a resolution stating that a person elected as District Committee Secretary can hold the post for a maximum of three terms, with age capped at 70 years. ... read..

"Treating Legislative Assembly like a cinema set": MK Stalin's jibe at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 1:58:17 PM IST

DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's conduct in the State Assembly, accusing him of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues, referring to Vijay's background as an ... read..

DMK Executive Meeting passes major reorganisation resolutions, sets age caps for party posts after TN poll defeat

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 1:28:08 PM IST

In a major reorganisation move following the party's defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, the DMK Executive meeting on Saturday passed a resolution to increase youth presence in the party, fixing the term and age limit for several party ... read..

DMK Executive Committee Meeting to be held today, Stalin likely to expand district units

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 11:28:23 AM IST

The DMK Executive Committee Meeting, headed by party president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is scheduled to be held at the party headquarters, Arivalayam, in Chennai's Teynampet on Saturday. ... read..

'Vishwa Bandhu Bharat' spirit guided BRICS STI meet; Chennai Declaration adopted: Jitendra Singh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 4:27:54 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai was guided by the vision of "Vishwa Bandhu Bharat" reiterated by Prime Minister Narendra Mod ... read..

India calls for deeper BRICS cooperation in frontier technologies, innovation financing

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 1:58:25 AM IST

India has called for deeper cooperation among BRICS countries in frontier technologies, innovation financing and talent mobility to build a future-ready science and technology ecosystem focused on accessible, affordable and sustainable innovation. ... read..

'Jailer 2' first song 'Ala Bolelo' features Shamna Kasim's dance moves

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 10:58:42 PM IST

The first song from the upcoming film 'Jailer 2' has been released. The song is titled 'Ala Bolelo' which is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi pay condolences over demise of Sowcar Janaki

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 6:59:04 PM IST

Tributes have been pouring in for legendary actress Sowcar Janaki after news of her demise emerged online. ... read..

Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki passes away at 94

Chennai (Tamil) | August 21, 2026 5:28:06 PM IST

Legendary actress Sowcar Janaki has passed away. She was 94. ... read..

Govt of India, ADB sign USD 230 million loan agreement to upgrade Chennai's water and sanitation systems

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 3:28:42 PM IST

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today, signed a USD 230 million loan agreement to modernise and expand water supply and sanitation infrastructure across Chennai. ... read..

"Did not use the word 'freeze'": DMK, TVK clash in TN Assembly over CM Vijay's Delimitation stand

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 1:58:15 PM IST

A sharp political face-off erupted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday as the DMK and the ruling TVK clashed over the state's official stance on the upcoming delimitation exercise. ... read..

"Govt is in debt": Udhayanidhi Stalin says all 59 DMK MLAs to decline CM Vijay's free vehicles offer

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 12:58:09 PM IST

A heated debate erupted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday after the opposition DMK officially rejected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's offer of free official vehicles for all 234 MLAs, citing the state's mounting debt. ... read..

"Why did Tamil Nadu CM do a somersault on delimitation?": says DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 12:28:11 PM IST

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Friday questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's reported change in position on delimitation, asking, "Why did the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister do a somersault?" and suggesting that the shift came after Vijay's meeting with Union ... read..

"Take action if there's solid evidence": TN LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin dares CM Vijay to release alleged DMK graft files

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 11:58:47 AM IST

A tense situation prevailed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin challenged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to immediately make public the alleged corruption files linked to the previous DMK regime. ... read..

Secretary, MoPNG, along with CMDs of all Oil giants launches "MC+ Ignite: India's Flagship Energy Innovation Accelerator"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 6:59:24 PM IST

Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) along with the CMDs of all Oil & Gas companies and the Chairman, bp India, launched MC+ Ignite at IIT Madras on August 19. ... read..

FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 unveiled ahead of the upcoming season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 6:28:32 PM IST

The FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 was officially unveiled on Wednesday, bringing together leading figures from Indian motorsport, government representatives, championship teams and members of the media ahead of the upcoming championsh ... read..

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gives glimpse of Vietnam getaway with hubby Raj Nidimoru, flaunts baby bump

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 11:28:34 AM IST

Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently gave fans a glimpse into her Vietnam holiday with her husband Raj Nidimoru. ... read..

"Will not allow Karnataka to lay even one stone for Mekedatu dam": Tamil Nadu Minister N Anand

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 3:28:33 PM IST

Amid mounting political tensions over the Cauvery water dispute, the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister N Anand on Wednesday reiterated the government's opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project, stating that Karnataka would not be permitted to lay ... read..

Will reveal corruption files at appropriate time": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay warns DMK amid ruckus in Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 2:28:50 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Wednesday warned that he would reveal alleged corruption-related files from the previous DMK government at an "appropriate time", as a heated exchange broke out between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra ... read..

"Govt should not be encouraging third child," says Congress leader Karti Chidambaram; calls for paternity leave

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 1:58:35 PM IST

Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram on Wednesday asserted that the Tamil Nadu government should not be encouraging a third child in families while also suggesting that maternal support is crucial, paternal leave policies require equal legislative attentio ... read..

Tamil Nadu govt announces major measures on milk procurement, healthcare, medical education

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 10:28:45 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a series of major measures under Rule 110, covering milk procurement prices, medical education, healthcare infrastructure and insurance coverage. ... read..

Demand for CBI probe into alleged killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Department grows in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 18, 2026 11:28:12 AM IST

All opposition parties, including AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, sought to bring attention to three Tamil-origin men allegedly shot dead by the Karnataka Forest Department during an alleged anti-poaching operation in the Cauvery Wildlife ... read..

'Tamil Idol' with AR Rahman launched

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 4:58:44 PM IST

Music Maestro AR Rahman is all set to find the best singing talent from the South with his new show 'Tamil Idol' on Sony Vizha. ... read..

"Still in kindergarten school of learning politics": AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan slams CM Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 4:28:10 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Monday termed the Tamil Nadu government's performance a "kindergarten-level" display of politics and governance. ... read..

"Farmers are our lifeline": TN CM Vijay announces enhanced ?6,220 cr crop loan waiver to mark 100 days in office

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 2:28:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph on Monday announced an expanded crop-loan waiver scheme in the State Legislative Assembly, pushing the total financial assistance to ?6,220 crore and benefiting 13.34 lakh farmers across the state. ... read..

"No proper, responsible answer from concerned ministers": Udhayanidhi Stalin on recent deaths in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 1:28:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday criticised the state government over deaths reported across the state in the past week, alleging that the concerned ministers had failed to provide a proper and responsible response. ... read..

"Government says it is against drugs, but murders are happening": Stalin targets Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 11:27:53 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday criticised the state government over the law and order situation and alleged that the drug menace was behind several recent incidents of violence in the state, as Chief Minister C Josep ... read..

"First 100 days... mark a historic transformation": TN Speaker Prabhakar praises TVK govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 10:58:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar on Monday hailed the first 100 days of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government as a "historic transformation etched in the history of Tamil Nadu", praising its focus on welfare, women's safety and developmen ... read..

"100 days of governance, a govt for generations": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay lists key schemes on completion of 100 days in office

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 9:28:16 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday marked the completion of 100 days of governance, highlighting a slew of welfare measures and investment initiatives under the theme "100 Days of Governance - A Government for Generations". ... read..

"Strongly condemn this massacre": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Karnataka's Hanur shootout

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 8:28:26 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday condemned the killing of three Tamil residents in an alleged firing by Karnataka Forest Department officials in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area, terming the incident a "massacre" and demanding a high- ... read..

"Mekedatu Dam should not come at cost of Tamil Nadu's interests": K Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 4:57:52 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and 'We The Leaders' movement founder K Annamalai said that the proposed Mekedatu dam project should not be taken forward at the cost, calling for the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to find a fair solution to t ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan releases 'Echoes of a Nationalist Mind' on late Hindu Munnani founder R Ramagopalan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 3:28:15 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday released Echoes of a Nationalist Mind, a compilation of the thoughts and writings of late RSS ideologue and Hindu Munnani founder R Ramagopalan, at an event in Chennai. ... read..

"Women not pawns in game of politics": BJP's Khushbu Sundar lambasts Nainar Nagenthran's remark on Vijay's mother

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 16, 2026 4:28:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Khushbu Sundar on Saturday condemned the party's State unit president Nainar Nagenthran's remarks about Chief Minister Vijay's mother, saying women should not be used as political targets. ... read..

Where There Is No Stage: Victoria Isaac, Her Violin, and the Care Homes of Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 31, 2026 2:58:41 PM IST

Most of Victoria Isaac's violin is played in care homes, not concert halls. In June, the social impact of that work won her a Changemaker Award in Gurugram. ... read..

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