The BJP and AIADMK have revived their alliance and will fight the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections together. The decision was made after Union Home Minister Amit Shah met AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami. They announced the alliance in a joint press conference along with BJP State President K Annamalai and AIADMK’s K P Munusamy. Amit Shah said the alliance… Continue reading "BJP and AIADMK Join Hands for 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections"
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will undertake a brief visit to Chennai on April 11 and is likely to hold discussions with senior BJP leaders. Apart from informally reviewing the party’s functioning in Tamil Nadu, he may also discuss alliance prospects in the state, where Assembly polls are due next year. “His one-day visit will be significant as he may… Continue reading "Amit Shah to visit Chennai today"
In a bid to intensify its demand for exemption from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin chaired an all-legislators meeting on Wednesday. The meeting, which was boycotted by the AIADMK and the BJP, ended with a renewed commitment from the ruling DMK and its allies to pursue legal remedies to secure the state’s… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu govt to fight legally for NEET exemption: Stalin"
Veteran Congress leader and noted orator in Tamil, Kumari Ananthan who fought for and succeeded in addressing the Parliament in Tamil language has died, his family said on Wednesday. He was 92 and he passed away around 12.15 am, Wednesday. Kumari Ananthan is survived by a son and four daughters, including senior BJP leader and former Governor of Telangana, Tamilisai… Continue reading "Veteran Congress leader Kumari Ananthan passes away"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (April 7, 2025) announced special livelihood schemes worth ₹216.73 crore, besides developing deep-sea fishing harbours in Thangachimadam, Pamban, and Kundukal at a cost of ₹360 crore, for the benefit of fishermen in the districts surrounding Gulf of Mannar. Making a suo motu statement under Rule 110 of the Assembly, Stalin told the… Continue reading "T.N. CM Stalin announces special schemes for fishermen in districts surrounding Gulf of Mannar"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram and would also dedicate other projects on April 6. On the eve of the official event, the Indian Railways came out with a promotional video of the picturesque new Pamban Bridge. The Railway Ministry said, “Bridging the past, lifting the new, Pamban stands tall with a… Continue reading "Pamban bridge in Rameshwaran to be inauguarted tomorrow"
Chennai residents woke to brief showers on Thursday morning, getting a temporary respite from the heat. Skies are expected to remain cloudy as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for select state districts. The RMC has forecasted light thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rainfall over the next few days over isolated areas of Chennai and other… Continue reading "Chennai wakes up to summer showers"
The Waqf Amendment Bill sailed through the Lok Sabha early on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate that saw the government and the Opposition go toe-to-toe on the contentious bill well-past midnight. The debate was intense but the numerical strength of the government had the last word. Around 2 am, the bill was passed by 288-232 votes. The proposed legislation… Continue reading "Waqf Bill passed in Lok Sabha, to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss concerns regarding the delimitation process. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Stalin emphasized the need for a meeting along with Members of Parliament from various parties to present their concerns on the issue. He also shared this letter on his official… Continue reading "Delimitation: CM Stalin seeks meeting with PM Modi "
The Sri Lankan Navy seized one boat and arrested 11 Indian fishermen hailing from Pamban and Rameswaram for alleged violation of the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Sources from the fisheries department said that over 400 boats ventured into the sea from Rameswaram on Thursday. The Sri Lankan Navy patrol unit started chasing away the fishermen, who were allegedly violating… Continue reading "11 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy"