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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 IST

  Prime 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 IST

  Tamil 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 IST

  Karur 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Tamil 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Amit 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Savukku 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 IST

  Chief 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 IST

  Nithish 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Tamil 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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  Fire breaks out at LIC building in Tamil Nadu's Madurai; one woman killed | Video

  December 17, 2025 23:30 IST

  Three fire tenders have been pressed into service, who are engaged in dousing the flames, sources in the fire and rescue department said.

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  Piyush Goyal named BJP's election incharge for Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda for Assam

  India | December 15, 2025 13:41 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named senior BJP leader Baijayant Panda as the party’s election in-charge for Assam, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been entrusted with overseeing the BJP’s election campaign in Tamil Nadu.

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  YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar's arrest triggers row in Tamil Nadu: What is this issue all about?

  December 14, 2025 12:44 IST

  Hours before getting arrested, the YouTuber had released a video on social media and claimed that the police were trying to arrest him in a 'false' case that had been filed by a film producer. He alleged that the police were trying to arrest him on the instructions of a senior official.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK declares Vijay as Chief Ministerial candidate for 2026 polls

  December 11, 2025 17:13 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK’s efforts to form alliances gained momentum after former AIADMK leader and 9-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan, along with his supporters, joined the party last month, bolstering its position against both the ruling DMK-led coalition and the AIADMK-BJP opposition alliance.

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

  India | December 09, 2025 20:06 IST

  The initiative was formally inaugurated by the Minister for Municipal Administration, Thiru KN Nehru in Chennai. Isha-managed crematoriums called Isha Kayantha Sthanam have facilitated over one lakh cremations, ensuring dignity and adherence to proper procedures.

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  How Difficult Is It to Impeach a Judge in India? A Look at the GR Swaminathan Case

  Originals | December 09, 2025 19:00 IST

  DMK is weighing an impeachment move against Justice GR Swaminathan over his order allowing the Karthigai Deepam lamp near a 14th-century dargah, citing a 2017 bar on judicial interference. The party is seeking INDIA bloc MPs to gather 100 Lok Sabha signatures.

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  Karthigai Deepam row: What is the temple row that has pitted Tamil Nadu govt against Madras HC judge

  December 09, 2025 14:44 IST

  A Madras High Court order permitted devotees to light a ceremonial lamp at a hilltop pillar in Madurai instead of at the temple below. The Tamil Nadu government has appealed the order and is maintaining restrictions on access to the site, resulting in an ongoing legal standoff.