Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Several major departments in the newly formed Tamil Nadu government are yet to be assigned ministers, adding to expectations of an imminent cabinet expansion as the Vijay-led administration settles into office. Key portfolios, including Agriculture, Revenue, Forests, Housing, Transport, Higher Education, Information Technology and Tourism, remain without ministerial allocation, indicating that more appointments could be announced in the coming days.The Tamil Nadu Legislati…
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Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Kamal Haasan paid a visit to the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and demanded a mandatory 8-week OTT window for all the projects releasing in the state. The ‘Indian’ actor argued that this will help the theatre owners and distributors to sustain themselves in the competitive business.Haasan took to his official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and shared a list of the 6 demands he presented in front of the CM for the betterment of the Tamil film industry.”The demands…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) For Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, the unfolding political transition in Kerala is far less stressful compared to the political turbulence he encountered just days ago while serving as acting Governor of Tamil Nadu.Back in the Kerala Lok Bhavan after a politically charged week in Chennai, Arlekar can finally breathe easier as the Congress-led UDF formally staked claim to power with a massive and unquestionable mandate behind Chief Minister-designate V. D. Sat…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) After a politically turbulent week in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar now appears headed for a far smoother constitutional exercise as Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan formally staked claim to form the next government in Kerala on Thursday evening.Soon after the Congress Legislature Party unanimously elected Satheesan as its leader and the UDF allies extended their support, the Chief Minister-designate called on the Governor at L…
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) BJP leader K. Annamalai on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the DMK and the TVK over remarks made against Sanatana Dharma, accusing both parties of harbouring hatred towards Hindu beliefs and traditions. The BJP leader’s criticism after DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his controversial remarks on “Sanathanam” on the floor of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.TVK MLA V.M.S. Mustafa later backed Udhayanidhi’s comments, triggering a fresh political controve…
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Even as the makers of actor Suriya’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘Karuppu’ continued to make desperate efforts to find a way to ensure the film’s smooth release on Thursday, the film’s director R J Balaji has put out a post on X, exuding faith in God and urging fans to keep the faith, saying the film would definitely release on Thursday. Taking to his X timeline to give an update to fans, R J Balaji said,”Dearest fans, I don’t have a concrete answer to the current s…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) As uncertainty continues over the UDF’s Chief Ministerial pick in Kerala, Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Wednesday said that building a consensus takes time and that a slight delay is natural in such a process. The uncertainty comes amid growing speculation over the top contenders for the post, with senior Congress leaders V. D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and K. C. Venugopal emerging as frontrunners for the role.Speaking to IANS, Anwar said: “It takes some time to build a…
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, the appointment of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD-Political) to the CM, was revoked on Wednesday, soon after the government won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The decision followed intense criticism from opposition parties, social media users and even allies within the ruling coalition,…
Gonda (UP), May 12 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday concluded the Men’s Greco-Roman events at the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026, held at Nandininagar Mahavidyalaya, Gonda, on Tuesday.Following the confirmation of the Greco-Roman medallists, the tournament has transitioned to the women’s wrestling category, with athletes advancing through the knockout stages to secure their national rankings.The Greco-Roman division featured athletes competing across 10 designated w…
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Lauding newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, for his decision to shut down 717 wine shops in the state, actor Vishal on Tuesday said that he saluted Vijay and his government. Taking to his X timeline to pen a post to congratulate the newly elected Chief Minister, Vishal wrote, “Kudos to you, whistles to you. Hats off to you. Dear CM Joseph Vijay avargal. Thank you for the announcement to close 717 wine shops, especially the ones near schools.”Expressing his a…