Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin instructs party workers to use 'Dravida Pongal' to highlight DMK's achievements and attack AIADMK-BJP. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi targets 2026 elections.
The DMK government reinstates cash in Pongal gift hampers for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, a move seen as significant ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami instructs district secretaries to ensure alliance victory as BJP seeks more seats in Tamil Nadu. Key meeting highlights pressure and campaign strategies.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
The Pongal film releases in Tamil Nadu, featuring Vijay's 'Jananayagan' and the DMK-backed 'Parasakthi', have escalated into a political proxy war ahead of state elections. Discover the screen battle and the narratives at play.
Allies in Tamil Nadu's DMK-led coalition demand Rahul Gandhi intervene against Congress's Praveen Chakravarthy, accusing him of disrupting the INDIA bloc alliance and aiding BJP narratives.
Internal voices within the Tamil Nadu Congress push for a more equitable power-sharing arrangement with ally DMK, drawing comparisons to the party's alliance dynamics in Uttar Pradesh. Explore the growing dissent.
Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, a growing faction within the state Congress demands a significant power-sharing deal with ally DMK, threatening alliance unity. Read more.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announces a 10-member committee to draft the party's manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The panel will tour the state for public feedback.
Actor-politician Vijay slams DMK's Murasoli for defamatory article against TVK. He claims DMK's fear enabled BJP's growth in Tamil Nadu. Read the full political clash details.
Actor-politician Vijay alleges DMK is 'unmasking' itself after being rattled by TVK's successful public meetings. He accuses the ruling party of confusing people and enabling BJP's growth in Tamil Nadu. Read the full statement.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
DMK MP Kanimozhi announced the party's 2026 Tamil Nadu election manifesto will be shaped by direct public consultation. The committee will meet industrialists, farmers & more.
DMK leadership, including CM Stalin, attends multiple Christmas events. State govt resolves deadlock, approves 350+ appointments in 34 Christian institutions. Analysis of the political outreach.
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of using electoral roll revision to delete DMK votes, mocks AIADMK's alliance. He urges voters to check rolls before Jan 18 deadline.
Tamil Nadu's HR&CE Minister P K Sekarbabu accuses BJP leader H Raja of divisive rhetoric in his film 'Kandhan Malai', released on YouTube. The minister highlights DMK's temple initiatives.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Minor political allies in Tamil Nadu are pushing to contest on the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol for the 2026 assembly elections, citing its proven electoral success in tight multi-cornered fights. Read the full analysis.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
BJP intensifies preparations in Pudukottai for the Jan 9 finale of its statewide campaign. PM Modi or HM Amit Shah likely to attend. Massive arrangements underway. Read for details.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai was arrested in Tiruppur for leading a protest against garbage dumping in Iduvai. The demonstration follows residents' attempts to stop municipal trucks on December 16. Read the full story.
Actor-politician Vijay returned to the public stage in Erode, delivering a fiery speech that positioned the DMK as the 'evil force' and TVK as the 'pure force'. He questioned governance and affirmed his 30-year bond with the people ahead of the 2026 Assem
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
DMK appoints Kanimozhi Karunanidhi to chair its 2026 Tamil Nadu election manifesto committee, building on her successful role in the 2024 Lok Sabha sweep. Read more about the party's strategy.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.