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'NEET ensures only rich become doctors': Tamil Nadu Youth Congress protests demands exam ban

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2026 11:25:03 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Youth Congress workers on Sunday staged a protest march towards Lok Bhavan in Chennai against the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, demanding the scrapping of the national medical entrance examination and accusing the system of favouring economi ... read..

Tamil Nadu Police detain 3,246 rowdy elements, arrest 419 drug offenders in crackdown on crime network

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2026 6:24:39 AM IST

In a major statewide crackdown on crime, the Tamil Nadu Police detained 3,246 rowdy elements and arrested 419 drug offenders as part of intensified proactive operations conducted across the state over the last three days, according to an official statemen ... read..

DMK youth wing passes resolution condemning Congress for 'betrayal', accuses party of abandoning Alliance for power

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2026 2:24:44 AM IST

The DMK Youth Wing on Saturday passed a strongly worded resolution condemning the Congress party for "betrayal" and accused it of abandoning the DMK-led alliance despite benefiting politically from the support of DMK cadres and legislators for years. ... read..

Conspiracy behind power outages: Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar warns of action against 'black sheep' responsible for power cuts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 23, 2026 11:23:59 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Saturday alleged that there was a "conspiracy" behind recent power outages in parts of the state and warned that strict action would be taken against those responsible by tonight. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MDMK Gen Secy Vaiko condemns abduction, murder of minor in Coimbatore, demands strict action

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 23, 2026 7:24:05 PM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko on Saturday condemned the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore, and demanded strict action in case from the state government. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Minister Arjuna slams DMK leader A Raja's remarks, seeks apology

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 10:54:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Friday slammed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja over his "bent coconut tree" jibe at Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League and said the DMK leader should apologise for his comme ... read..

Karnataka attempting to build Mekedatu Dam in violation of Supreme Court and tribunal verdicts: Vaiko

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 10:54:17 PM IST

MDMK General Secretary Vaiko has strongly condemned Karnataka's renewed attempt to "construct" the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery River, alleging that it violates the verdicts of the Cauvery Tribunal and the Supreme Court. ... read..

Every party has right to decide: MK Stalin appeals for restraint following TVK's blistering attack on A Raja

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 2:54:32 PM IST

Reacting to the TVK's reply to DMK's A Raja's "bent coconut tree" jibe, DMK Chief MK Stalin on Friday issued a strong appeal for restraint, directing party cadres to refrain from using harsh or hurtful words against former allies who have crossed over to ... read..

"Height of incivility": TVK slams DMK's A Raja over "bent coconut tree" jibe

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 2:25:18 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Friday slammed DMK MP A Raja over his "bent coconut tree" jibe at the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) for joining Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's cabinet, accusing him of cross ... read..

IUML's Shahjahan gets Minorities Welfare, VCK's Vanni Arasu gets Social Justice in TN cabinet allocation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 1:25:19 PM IST

Following the swearing-in ceremony of the newly inducted cabinet ministers in the Tamil Nadu government today, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has officially approved the allocation of their portfolios on the recommendation of Chief Minister C. Josep ... read..

"Politically bankrupt, plummeted public discourse to lowest level": BJP's CR Kesavan slams Rahul Gandhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 12:54:39 PM IST

BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Friday lambasted Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling him "politically bankrupt". He also accused the Congress leader of repeatedly lowering the standard of public discourse with his remarks against the ... read..

"Muttatthengu" in Politics: DMK's A Raja takes jibe at VCK, IUML leaders joining Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's cabinet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 12:23:21 PM IST

Following the induction of VCK's Vanni Arasu and IUML's AM Shahjahan into the cabinet of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP A Raja took a sharp literary dig at the shifting political alignments in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Anthem row escalates in Tamil Nadu as 'Tamil Thai Valthu' relegated behind Vande Mataram for third time

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 22, 2026 11:23:53 AM IST

Fresh political friction has erupted in Tamil Nadu following today's cabinet swearing-in ceremony, where the Tamil Thai Valthu was once again played third during an official ceremony. ... read..

VCK's Vanni Arasu, IUML's AM Shahjahan sworn in as Tamil Nadu ministers

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | May 22, 2026 10:53:37 AM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Vanni Arasu and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA AM Shahjahan on Friday were sworn in as ministers in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led (TVK) Tamil Nadu government. ... read..

Vaiko opposes 'Vande Mataram' at Tamil Nadu govt events; says "Tamil Thai Vazhthu" should be sung first

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 21, 2026 12:53:09 PM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko on Thursday strongly opposed the inclusion of "Vande Mataram" in Tamil Nadu government functions and reiterated his opposition to the PM SHRI scheme, alleging that it was an attempt by ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expands cabinet; Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan sworn in as ministers

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 21, 2026 11:23:30 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Thursday expanded his cabinet as Ministers Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan took oath of office at Lok Bhavan in Chennai. ... read..

"Will reconsider support if AIADMK joins TN Cabinet": CPI(M)'s P Shanmugam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 2:24:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CPI(M) Secretary P Shanmugam on Wednesday reiterated that the Left parties would reconsider their support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government if the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) joins the Tamil Nadu Cabinet. ... read..

"Will consult senior party leaders before deciding on TVK's cabinet invitation": VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 1:53:29 PM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Wednesday stated that his party would take a definitive decision on joining the Tamil Nadu cabinet after consulting senior functionaries and the general secretary. ... read..

DMK Chief MK Stalin pays floral tribute to Pandit Iyothee Thass on his 181st birth anniversary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 1:23:51 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Wednesday paid a rich floral tribute to pioneering social reformer Pandit Iyothee Thass to mark his 181st birth anniversary in Gandhi Mandapam. Senior political figures gathered at the Gandhi Mandapam ... read..

"If prices rise every four days, how can people survive?": CPI(M)'s Shanmugam demands roll back of fuel price hike

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 1:23:48 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CPI(M) Secretary P Shanmugam on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the rise in petrol, diesel and commercial LPG prices, alleging that the BJP-led Union government had pushed people into an "unbearable crisis", while demanding an immediate ro ... read..

"CM wants cabinet to function like one family": Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 12:23:45 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Wednesday said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay wants the state cabinet to function "like one family" and ensure representation to parties that extended support to the ruling coalition. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Class 10 pass percentage reaches 94.31%; girls outperform boys, says TN Education Minister Rajmohan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 11:23:59 AM IST

As Class 10 board examination results are declared, Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan on Wednesday announced an overall pass percentage of 94.31 per cent, an increase of 0.51 percentage points compared to last year. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay pays floral tribute to Pandit Iyothee Thass on his 181st birth anniversary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2026 11:23:45 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay paid a floral tribute to social reformer Pandit Iyothee Thass, who was a pioneering anti-caste thinker, on the occasion of his 181st birth anniversary at Gandhi Mandapam in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

"He hasn't played, but has had big influence": Fleming on Dhoni's role at CSK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2026 2:23:44 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming said that although MS Dhoni has not yet played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2026, the veteran wicketkeeper-batter has continued to have a big influence on the team, adding that his presence ar ... read..

"No intention to offend": 'Karuppu' makers apologise, remove Ilaiyaraaja copyright dialogue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2026 1:23:36 PM IST

The makers of Suriya-starrer 'Karuppu' have issued an apology after a dialogue in the film drew criticism on social media for allegedly mocking music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and his copyright fight. ... read..

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni's appearance at Chepauk leaves CSK fans emotional during final home game

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2026 11:53:58 AM IST

Chennai's final home game of IPL 2026 turned emotional for fans as MS Dhoni made a brief appearance at Chepauk after missing the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad due to fitness concerns. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay congratulates Suriya's 'Karuppu' team on box office success

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2026 11:53:40 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated the team of actors Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer 'Karuppu' after the film's strong performance at the box office. ... read..

"Wicket was not easy": Ishan Kishan reflects on SRH's chase against CSK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2026 1:54:00 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star wicketkeeper/batter Ishan Kishan said the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch was difficult for batting, especially against spinners and slower balls, and felt the target was challenging to chase following a hard-fought victory aga ... read..

IPL: Cummins, Hussain shine with ball as SRH restrict CSK to 180 in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 10:24:08 PM IST

A superb bowling display from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Pat Cummins, skipper, along with decent spells from Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga, restricted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to 180/7 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Monday in Chennai. ... read..

TN CM Vijay chairs review meeting of Energy dept, orders modernisation of Amma canteens across state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 7:54:06 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Energy Department to assess the state's power infrastructure and financial health, while also issuing major directives for the renovation and modernisation of 'A ... read..

IPL 2026: CSK win toss; opt to bat vs SRH in "Southern Derby"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 7:54:02 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their high-voltage Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 "Southern Derby" clash on Monday evening. ... read..

Director Karthik Subbaraj teams up with maestro Ilaiyaraaja for next Tamil film, Guneet Monga to produce

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 6:53:46 PM IST

Director Karthik Subbaraj is set to collaborate with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja for his next Tamil feature film. It will mark the director's 10th film and the composer's 1540th project. ... read..

"Play or else I will come to Chennai and take you to ground:" Harbhajan's playful message to Dhoni

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 5:53:28 PM IST

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni going to play CSK's last home game of the IPL 2026 or not? That is a question which only Dhoni can answer. But his former India teammate Harbhajan Singh believes that the veteran wicketkeeper-batter should play in the much-anticipa ... read..

'Maybe he will be on Impact list": Ashwin backs Dhoni to play CSK's last IPL 2026 match at Chepauk

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 3:24:03 PM IST

Former India spinner and a CSK veteran, Ravichandran Ashwin, is hopeful that CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni will feature in Monday's IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. ... read..

"Bowlers have learnt how to bowl at him better": Ashwin speaks on Priyansh Arya's slump

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 2:53:04 PM IST

After Punjab Kings (PBKS) loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that this season, the team's opening batter Priyansh Arya has faced a dip due to bowlers figuring him out, due to which he is not at his ... read..

"Don't fail like DMK": TTV Dhinakaran flags law and order concerns, urges TVK govt to act on rising crimes in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 2:53:22 PM IST

AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Monday raised concerns over the increasing incidents of crime in Tamil Nadu and urged the TVK government to prioritise law and order, cautioning it not to "fail like the DMK". ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay condoles death of filmmaker K Rajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 2:23:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay expressed condolences on the demise of veteran producer, director, and actor K Rajan, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 85. ... read..

"When drug culture is rising in TN, sports have become essential": Aadhav Arjuna

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 12:23:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister of Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna said that with rising drug usage in the state, children should be given quality training and necessary attention right from the school days to compete at an international level in s ... read..

AIADMK Senior Leader S Semmalai tenders his resignation from the party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 11:23:58 AM IST

Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party and submitted his resignation letter to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), citing dissatisfaction over recent developments wit ... read..

TTV Dhinakaran mourns demise of veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 9:53:44 AM IST

Veteran Tamil film producer, director and actor K. Rajan passed away on Sunday at the age of 85, sending shockwaves across the Tamil film industry. ... read..

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