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BJP puts Piyush Goyal in charge of Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda in charge of Assam ahead of 2026 polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 15, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday appointed Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry as the Election Incharge for Tamil Nadu, while BJP MP Baijayant Panda takes charge of the state of Assam. Both states ... read..

DRI thwarts organised red sanders smuggling; seizes 15 MTs of red sanders worth Rs 6.26 crore at Chennai; four arrested

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 10:49:30 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has thwarted an attempt to illegally export restricted/prohibited red sanders valued at Rs 6.26 crore. A total of 15 MTs of red sanders was seized from various warehouses and four persons were arrested in the ... read..

AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai urges Vigilance Directorate to register FIR against DMK Minister KN Nehru over corruption allegations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 11:48:35 AM IST

AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai, has urged the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Chennai to immediately register an FIR against Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru over allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulati ... read..

ShakthiSAT expands Africa outreach, forging global alliances for girls in space science

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 6:48:35 AM IST

Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, is rapidly evolving into a global movement with a strong focus on Africa. Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, has concluded a series o ... read..

India make history, down defending champions Egypt to reach maiden Squash World Cup final

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 1:48:55 AM IST

India made history, booking their place in the Squash World Cup for the first time ever, beating defending champions Egypt in a semifinal clash at Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

Rajinikanth turns 75: Fans gather outside actor's residence to celebrate superstar's birthday, celebrities pour heartfelt wishes

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 9:18:26 PM IST

The fans gathered outside Rajinikanth's residence to celebrate the superstar's 75th birthday in Chennai on Friday. In addition to fans, several politicians and movie stars penned their heartfelt wishes for the actor. ... read..

Senior Lawyer rejects claims of favouritism in Impeachment move against Madras HC Judge

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 3:18:44 PM IST

Senior Advocate M. Sricharan Rangarajan has written a letter strongly denying allegations made in an impeachment motion against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. ... read..

Rajinikanth turns 75: Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Dhanush and other South stars lead heartfelt wishes for the superstar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 1:48:35 PM IST

A legend in himself, superstar Rajinikanth, fondly known as 'Thalaiva', celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday, with fans and fellow stars across the South Indian film industry pouring in warm wishes. ... read..

AR Rahman to be honoured with Lakshminarayana International Award for contributions to the field of arts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 1:48:26 PM IST

Music maestro A.R. Rahman is set to be honoured with the Lakshminarayana International Award on December 15, 2025, at the curtain raiser of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival 2025 ... read..

"From six to sixty, captivating for half a century...": Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin sends warm birthday wishes to Rajinikanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 8:48:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin extended his warm greetings, celebrating superstar Rajinikanth's 75th birthday on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: TVK declares Vijay as CM candidate for 2026 polls, invites parties for alliance under his leadership

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2025 4:48:43 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Thursday passed a resolution declaring its party chief, Vijay, as the Chief Ministerial candidate and inviting parties willing to support his leadership to join an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

"Unconstitutional": TKS Elangovan objects to Centre's involvement in Madras HC judge impeachment

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2025 2:19:01 PM IST

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday criticised the alleged involvement of the Central government in the impeachment motion initiated against Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan, terming it "unconstitutional" and asserting that the matter squarely fall ... read..

"Those who want Tamil Nadu to progress wish for AIADMK to reunite": O Panneerselvam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 10, 2025 4:19:02 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said on Wednesday that anyone who wishes well for Tamil Nadu wants a united AIADMK and hopes that the currently divided factions will come together again. ... read..

AIADMK calls for zero government interference in judiciary following impeachment move against Justice Swaminathan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 10, 2025 2:48:15 PM IST

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday proposed 16 resolutions, including one stating that there should be no government interference in the judicial system, following the impeachment motion moved in Parliament by the opposition MPs aga ... read..

AIADMK General Council meeting begins in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 10, 2025 1:18:43 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday arrived for the AIADMK General Council and executive committee meeting at the Srivaari Marriage Hall in Vanagaram, Chennai, bringing together ... read..

JioHotstar announces investment of Rs 4,000 crore in South Indian content, unveiling 25 new titles at 'South Unbound'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 10, 2025 9:48:37 AM IST

An exciting slate of upcoming South titles spanning originals, blockbuster films, and high-engagement series was unveiled at JioHotstar's 'South Unbound' event on Tuesday. ... read..

Nagarjuna, Vijay Sethupathi honour Mohanlal for Dadasaheb Phalke win at South Unbound event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 10, 2025 1:18:08 AM IST

Superstar Nagarjuna felicitated Mohanlal for his Dada Saheb Phalke Award win for his iconic contribution to cinema at JioHotstar's 'South Unbound' event. ... read..

Sadhguru's Isha Foundation launches free cremation service across Tamil Nadu for BPL families

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 9, 2025 11:48:25 PM IST

Sadhguru's Isha Foundation has launched a free cremation service for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families at all crematoriums maintained by the Foundation across Tamil Nadu, said a press release on Tuesday. ... read..

"Regional is becoming new national": Kamal Haasan on growing prominence of Southern cinema at 'South Unbound' event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 9, 2025 11:48:22 PM IST

Actor Kamal Haasan attended the JioHotstar Programme 'South Unbound' in Chennai and highlighted the growing national and global prominence of Southern storytelling. ... read..

TN Dy CM Udhyanidhi Stalin unveils 'Kerala Crime Files S3', 'Kaattaan', more South shows slate at 'South Unbound' event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 9, 2025 10:48:20 PM IST

The Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin unveiled the upcoming slate of 25 South titles spanning originals, blockbuster films and high-engagement series at the JioHotstar's 'South Unbound' event on Tuesday. ... read..

Junior Men's Hockey WC: India to fight for bronze medal against Argentina

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 9, 2025 7:18:35 PM IST

After a hard-fought campaign marked by resilience and attacking flair, the Indian junior men's hockey team will look to conclude the tournament with a medal when they take on Argentina in the 3rd/4th place match of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Ta ... read..

How long does CM Stalin think he, his associates can escape? EPS after probe agency ED accuses TN minister of corruption

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 8, 2025 6:48:29 PM IST

Following the Enforcement Directorate's allegation against Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru of corruption, AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) asked how long Chief Minister MK Stalin thinks he and his associates ... read..

Over 500 sanitary workers protest in Saidapet, demand COVID incentives and pay hike in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 8, 2025 3:18:12 PM IST

More than 500 Sanitary workers from various districts protested in Chennai's Saidapet today, raising several demands, including incentives for work done during the COVID pandemic, Salary hike, and more. The protest was led by the Tamil Nadu Rural Developm ... 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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