Mandya (Karnataka), June 2 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement calling for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, his mother Durga Stalin, wife of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, visited the renowned Nimishamba Temple near Mysuru and offered special prayers in the names of her husband and son.Photographs and videos of Durga Stalin performing religious rituals at the temple have since gone viral on social media on T…
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Chennai, June 2 (IANS) VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday put an end to speculation surrounding the upcoming Tiruchirappalli East Assembly by-election, announcing that he will not contest the seat vacated by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay after assuming office.In a video statement, the veteran Dalit leader said he had taken a firm decision to stay away from all by-elections and clarified that he had no interest in seeking legislative office or ministerial positions through electoral op…
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Mohini Mani, mother of acclaimed Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, passed away in Chennai on Saturday due to age-related ailments at 85. Her demise has triggered an outpouring of grief from political leaders, film personalities, and fans across Tamil Nadu.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay conveyed his condolences, expressing solidarity with Ajith Kumar, his family, and loved ones during this period of grief.He acknowledged the profound loss suffered by the actor and paid tribute to M…
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has extended the deadline for its poll debacle review committee to submit its report, giving the panel five additional days to complete its assessment of the party’s disappointing performance in the recent Assembly elections. In a statement issued by the DMK headquarters, the party said that the review committee had sought additional time to gather feedback from party workers, candidates and functionaries across the state before finali…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday took a swipe at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, saying that the latter will soon complete a “century of defeats” in the next election.The reaction followed as several Congress leaders, like Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, have frequently projected LoP Gandhi as the leader who can head the INDIA bloc. However, other members of the Opposition alliance, including the Samajwadi Party and the Trinamool Co…
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended Bakrid greetings to Muslims across Tamil Nadu and the country, highlighting the festival’s message of sacrifice, compassion, faith and communal harmony.In his message, Governor Arlekar said Eid-ul-Adha symbolises the values of sacrifice, compassion and faith. He noted that the festival promotes sharing, unity and communal harmony, and wished people happiness, peace and prosperity.C…
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The DMK’s internal exercise to assess the reasons behind its disappointing performance in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has triggered growing discontent within the party, with several grassroots workers alleging that the leadership is failing to hear the real causes behind the setback.Following the party’s unexpected defeat in the Assembly polls, DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had constituted a “fact-finding committee” to analyse the…
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Ever since Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office, his strict adherence to punctuality has begun reshaping the work culture at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, with several government departments introducing tighter attendance norms and reinforcing office discipline among employees.According to officials, Vijay has been maintaining a consistent work schedule since taking charge, arriving at the Secretariat between 9.45 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays and generally remaining…
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Senior DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Finance Minister P. Thiaga Rajan (PTR) has announced that he will temporarily step back from active politics following the party’s defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, saying he intends to take a “short break” after spending a decade in elected office.In a detailed statement reflecting on the election outcome and the evolving political environment in Tamil Nadu, PTR said he was looking forward to spending a few wee…
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan on Monday claimed that the ongoing rift within the AIADMK is rooted in Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s fear that his leadership position could weaken if senior leaders from the party’s past are brought back into the fold. The remarks came as the internal crisis within the AIADMK intensified further, with factional tensions spreading across several district units in Tamil Nadu and leading to police intervention in multiple locations.The growi…