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Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur stampede case. He is scheduled to appear before the agency on Monday, January 12. The development comes at a crucial political moment, as
In a significant development related to the Thirupparankundram hill lamp lighting, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Jan 06, 2026, Tuesday, issued an order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon-the stone pillar traditionally used for lighting the ceremonial la
Pongal is Tamil Nadu's most widely celebrated harvest festival, marking gratitude to farmers, nature, and the Sun God for a successful agricultural season. The festival reflects Tamil culture and identity, bringing families together through traditional rituals, food, and four days of celebrations. P
On January 03, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced the Tamil Nadu Pension Scheme for government employees, under which they will receive 50% of their last drawn pay as pension. Under the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), employees will receive 50% of their last drawn pay as
Tamil Nadu's voter list revision drive is moving at full pace, but a new issue is slowing down online applicants - mismatches in names and initials between Aadhaar and Voter ID. The special revision of the electoral roll, which began on November 4, 2025, is being carried out across the state with J
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list began on November 4th across Tamil Nadu as part of a nationwide effort in nine states and three Union Territories. The Election Commission's goal is to make the voter list fully accurate before the next elections. The process involves verifying
Tamil Nadu is getting ready to restart its popular Free Laptop Scheme for college students. The state government has set aside about Rs.2000 crore for this project. The main goal is to help students stay updated with modern technology and make digital learning easier and more effective for them. A h
Coimbatore woke up in shock after a brutal crime shattered its image as one of Tamil Nadu's safest cities. A 19-year-old under graduate student from a private college was allegedly gang-raped by three men near the Coimbatore International Airport late Sunday night. Police said the woman was with he
One month after the Karur public meeting tragedy, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay met the families of the 41 people who lost their lives. The meeting took place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at a private resort near Mamallapuram. Vijay met each family personally, offered his heartfelt co
A new delivery platform is entering the market to challenge food delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato. These existing platforms are facing complaints from restaurant owners who allege they charge excessive commissions. Despite repeated requests from restaurant associations, no action has been taken by
As the Diwali festival approaches on October 31, special bus travel arrangements have been made for residents of Chennai heading to their hometowns. Starting from today (October 28), Tamil Nadu's government has introduced a fleet of special buses to accommodate the surge in travelers, with approxima
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for nine districts in Tamil Nadu, urging residents to remain aware of the weather conditions. In recent days, many regions across Tamil Nadu have experienced significant rainfall as the Northeast Monsoon has set in, leading to waterlogg
The Tamil Nadu Metropolitan Transport Corporation (TNMTC) has announced an exciting initiative, the introduction of 500 low-floor electric buses in Chennai, set to begin in April 2025. This initiative aims to improve urban mobility and provide a more comfortable travel experience for city residents.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall for 10 districts across Tamil Nadu. After an hour of heavy rain on October 24, the roads in Salem are waterlogged, causing inconvenience to locals.Salem Rains:In the past few days, Salem has been hit by heavy rainfall, causing sign
In Kanyakumari, a newlywed woman commits suicide just 6 months into the marriage due to her Mother-in-law's torture. It is reported that the dead Coimbatore woman faced dowry issues in her in-law's house.Karthik and Sruthi Babu Marriage:Karthik is from the Suchindram area of Kanyakumari district and
