Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the DMK government, accusing it of presiding over a serious deterioration in law and order and failing to safeguard national security. State BJP President Nainar Nagenthran alleged that Tamil Nadu was increasingly becoming a refuge for extremist elements under the present DMK government. Referring to the recent arrest of six Bangladeshi nationals in Tiruppur by the Delhi Police, …
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Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday strongly criticised the DMK government in Tamil Nadu following reports that eight persons, allegedly involved in planning a terror attack in Tiruppur, were arrested by the Delhi Police. In a statement posted on his official X account, Palaniswami referred to media reports claiming that the Delhi Police had apprehended eight suspects who were allegedly plotting a terrorist strike in Tiruppur.He accused the State gov…
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) Rising Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is continuing her steady progression on the international circuit as she competes in the ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru. The 16-year-old from Coimbatore suffered a first-round exit in the singles main draw after going down in three sets to fifth seed Polina Iatcenko. However, she remains in contention in the doubles competition, partnering close friend and compatriot Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty to defeat an Ind…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Bollywood beauty Tamannaah Bhatia celebrated the auspicious occasion of MahaShivratri in the company of fellow devotees, surrounded by dance, music, and inner peace.Tamannaah attended the grand Mahashivratri celebration at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore and even chose to share her fulfilling experience on social media.Describing how they spend MahaShivratri in her own words, Tamannaah wrote on her IG, “Shivratri at Isha is not quiet. It’s an all-night vigil. Drums in …
Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections around the corner, state Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu will present the TN Interim Budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday, amid heightened political and public expectations. As this is an election year, the interim budget is expected to prioritise major welfare announcements and enhanced allocations for ongoing flagship schemes rather than unveil entirely new projects.The Minister is also scheduled to table the Vote-on-Account for 2026-2…
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia shared a glimpse of her ‘fun night’ as she was seen dancing joyfully to devotional tunes dedicated to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Tamannaah attended the grand Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. She shared videos on her Instagram stories capturing candid moments of her grooving to the spiritual beats, blending celebration with devotion.The actress looked every bit radiant in an elegant ivory-hued India…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in the 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.In a post on X, Singh informed, “On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone. Today, I shall be at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore to attend the ‘Maha Shivratri’ celebrations. Looking forward to it.”According to the official schedule, Singh will arrive in Coimbatore by flight at 4:15 p.m….
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the grand Mahashivratri celebrations near the iconic Adiyogi Shiva statue at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with the main event stage currently being set up ahead of the night-long spiritual gathering.Stage designer Rupin Suchak highlighted the significance of the occasion. “The biggest attraction during Mahashivratri is always Adiyogi. Just like we decorate a temple, we are simply the people doing the decoration here a…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the Coimbatore serial bombings in 1998, calling it a “dark and painful chapter” in the country’s history.This year marks the 28th anniversary of the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, where 12 explosions killed 58 people and injured over 200, targeting BJP leader L.K. Advani’s rally during a period of communal tensions.In a post on X, the Vice President said, “I pay my heartfelt…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) The makers of director Haroon’s eagerly awaited investigative thriller ‘Buried’, featuring actor Vetri best known for his performance in the critically acclaimed action entertainer ‘8 Thotakkal’, have now announced that the unit has completed the film’s shooting. Sources close to the unit of the film say that ‘Buried’ will be an investigation thriller in which Vetri will be seen essaying the character of an encounter specialist. For the unaware, ‘Buried ‘is being produced …