The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of using religion for political gains in Madurai. He also launches a sharp attack on AIADMK, calling it a 'slave outfit' of the BJP. Read more on the political clash.
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
BJP leader K Annamalai slams DMK govt for defying Madras HC order on Thiruparankundram deepam, alleges minority appeasement & lawlessness. Read the full details.
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan ignites a row by alleging the sacred Karthigai Deepam was 'stolen' from Thiruparankundram. He also made remarks on religious unity. Full details inside.
Madurai police file BNS charges against 93, including BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran, over Thiruparankundram Deepam protest. Heavy security deployed, devotees restricted to foothill temple.
Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai and 112 party workers face charges for protesting the Thiruparankundram temple deepam lighting. Police invoke multiple IPC sections. Get the full story.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai and 112 others booked for allegedly disturbing peace at Thiruparankundram temple. Two detained, later released. Details inside.
Madras High Court adjourns appeal & contempt proceedings in Madurai's Thiruparankundram temple lamp-lighting dispute. Case moves to Dec 12 after state moves SC. Key facts inside.
Madurai police detain BJP state president & cadres after defying HC order, citing law & order. Over 1000 personnel deployed at Thiruparankundram hill. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu government defies Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram for second day. BJP state chief detained. State moves Supreme Court. Contempt proceedings continue.
Madurai police detained BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran and others after denying permission to light a Deepam on Thiruparankundram hill, despite a court order. Over 1,000 personnel deployed.
CPM's state council meeting in Pudukkottai adopted resolutions against the Madras HC order relocating the traditional Karthigai Deepam lamp. Party urges state government to file an appeal. Read full details.