Tamil Nadu
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R Vaithlingam defects from AIADMK to DMK: Major boost for MK Stalin's ruling alliance
January 21, 2026 12:33 ISTTamil Nadu polls: Vaithilingam represented Orathanad constituency and stood firmly with OPS during internal party rifts. Expelled from AIADMK in 2022 alongside Panneerselvam and others amid leadership turmoil, he had been speculated to switch camps for months.
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Social media weight loss tip turns fatal as college girl dies after consuming 'borax' in Tamil Nadu
January 21, 2026 12:13 ISTA Madurai college student died after consuming venkaaram for weight loss following a YouTube video's advice. She developed severe health complications and was declared dead en route to hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA: Can AMMK tilt the Mukkulathor vote and reshape Tamil Nadu's 2026 battle?
January 21, 2026 14:22 ISTTamil Nadu polls: Dhinakaran, heir to the powerful Thevar legacy, wields significant influence over Mukkulathor groups (Thevars, Maravars, Agamudayars) across southern strongholds like Theni, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram- crucial battlegrounds for breaking DMK's dominance.
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Video: Toddler among 3 family members killed in tragic bus-scooter collision in Tamil Nadu's Karur
January 21, 2026 8:55 ISTTamil Nadu road accident: Three family members perished in the crash, including a heartbreaking one-year-old toddler whose life was cut tragically short. The other two victims, believed to be the child's parents or caregivers, succumbed at the accident site despite desperate attempts by rescuers.
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Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol case: Unnikrishnan Potti granted statutory bail
India | January 20, 2026 23:01 ISTDespite getting bail in one case, Unnikrishnan Potti will not be released from jail immediately. He is still required to secure bail in the separate case related to the gold-plated door frames of the sanctum sanctorum.
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Sabarimala gold theft case: ED conducts searches at 21 locations in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
India | January 20, 2026 9:43 ISTSabarimala gold theft case: The probe is related to a series of irregularities, including official misconduct, administrative lapses and a criminal conspiracy to misappropriate the gold from the various artefacts of the Lord Ayyappa shrine.
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Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, probe underway
January 20, 2026 6:37 ISTKallakurichi District Collector Prashant also arrived at the scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, and a forensic team is examining the site where the cylinder exploded.
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PM Modi to kickstart NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign on Jan 23 as alliance talks gain momentum
January 19, 2026 13:41 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the NDA's Tamil Nadu election campaign on January 23 through a massive rally in Maduranthakam. With alliance negotiations intensifying, the NDA is preparing for a fierce battle against the ruling DMK-Congress coalition.
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Tamil Nadu gears up for 2026 polls: AIADMK unveils welfare promises, TVK sets campaign machinery
January 17, 2026 14:20 ISTTamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay unveiled an Election Campaign Committee to drive operations across Tamil Nadu's 234 constituencies, managing statewide to grassroots campaigns, meetings, and strategies. He urged party workers to unite and strengthen the organisation.
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Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay grilled by CBI for over six hours, to be called again
January 12, 2026 23:49 ISTKarur stampede case: TVK chief and actor Vijay has left the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office on Monday after undergoing prolonged questioning.
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Karur stampede: CBI seizes TVK president Vijay's campaign vehicle, driver appears before officials
January 10, 2026 13:44 ISTThe CBI has intensified its probe into the Karur stampede by seizing actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. Vijay has been summoned to appear before the agency on January 12 as investigators seek accountability for the deadly rally that killed 41 people.
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Tamil Nadu elections 2026: BJP-AIADMK hold key meet to finalise seat-sharing pact
January 09, 2026 17:46 ISTTamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: According to sources, the BJP has shown intentions of contesting on more than 50 seats. However, the AIADMK is unwilling to accept the BJP's demand, as it wants to contest on at least 170 seats.
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CBI summons TVK chief Vijay for questioning in Karur stampede case
India | January 06, 2026 14:56 ISTThe stampede on September 27 during a rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay claimed 41 lives and left over 60 injured. The CBI took over the probe of the stampede case on October 26.
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Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections
January 04, 2026 19:21 ISTAmit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.
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Congress split over DMK tie-up as demand for power share grows ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
December 29, 2025 20:09 ISTThe Congress is divided on whether it should continue with the DMK or explore a fresh alliance with Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu. While the state unit believes TVK offers better electoral prospects and power sharing, the central leadership prefers to stay with traditional allies.
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'Going against Constitution: What Madras HC said on granting bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar
December 27, 2025 10:50 ISTSavukku Shankar was arrested on December 13, along with five of his team members, based on a complaint by a film producer. However, the YouTuber has denied all charges against him, calling them 'fabricated'.
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Tamil Nadu: Nine killed after bus rams into two vehicles in Cuddalore, CM announces ex-gratia
December 25, 2025 7:46 ISTChief Minister MK Stalin has directed officials to release Rs 3 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to the family of each deceased person. The injured will receive Rs 1 lakh each.
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Ticket checker saves woman passenger from falling at Tambaram station, averts mishap | VIDEO
December 23, 2025 12:29 ISTNithish Kumar, Ticket Checking Staff, noticed the passenger losing her balance and reacted immediately. He quickly held her and helped her regain balance.
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Grand Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival Begins at Historic Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam
News | December 20, 2025 12:41 ISTThe Vaikunta Ekadasi festival began at Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam, with the Thirunedunthandakam recitation. Devotees witnessed rituals and prayers on this auspicious day when Lord Vishnu's Vaikunta gates are believed to open, honoring centuries-old traditions.
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Tamil Nadu SIR: Over 97 lakh names of voters deleted, around 85 per cent forms filed
December 20, 2025 0:00 ISTTamil Nadu SIR: Omitted genuine voters can still claim their rights during the Claims and Objections phase, from December 19, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This period enables additions, deletions, corrections, and checks, letting citizens shape accurate rolls together.
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