The Election Commission has finalised the final list of candidates for the Erode East bypolls and there are 46 candidates in fray. With key opposition parties boycotting the election, Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi has emerged as the key opponent for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam this time. While there were 47 candidates in the final list, N.Manish, Returning Officer for the Erode… Continue reading "46 candidates in the fray for Erode East bypoll"
The Supreme Court of India has called upon the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to present their views on which committee would be the most effective in overseeing the safety and management of the Mullaperiyar Dam. This comes amid ongoing concerns about the dam’s structural integrity and the safety of the millions of people living downstream. The Mullaperiyar Dam,… Continue reading "SC asks Kerala, Tamil Nadu to address on which committee will be ‘more effective’ to watch over Mullaperiyar dam"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a veiled reference to China’s hegemonic activities at sea, asserted on Wednesday that India stands for “development, not expansion”, while advocating for an “open, secure, inclusive and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region. Addressing a gathering at the commissioning ceremony of three frontline naval platforms — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer — at the Naval Dockyard… Continue reading "India emerging as major maritime power: PM Modi"
The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan on Sunday slammed Chief Minister M K Stalin for describing as ’childish,’ Governor R N Ravi not delivering his address to the Assembly recently, and said “such arrogance is not good.” In a social media post, it said people will not tolerate any “brazen insult” to the country and the Constitution. “Thiru @mkstalin asserts that… Continue reading "‘Such arrogance is not good’: Tamil Nadu governor hits back at MK Stalin over national anthem row"
In a surprising development, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that the construction of the 143.5-km broad-gauge (BG) railway line from Madurai to Thoothukudi via Aruppukottai has been scrapped due to opposition from the Tamil Nadu government. The project, which had been under construction since 2016 by the Southern Railway’s construction unit, now faces an uncertain future.… Continue reading "Madurai–Thoothukudi BG line scrapped due to TN Government opposition"
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, calling on the Union Education Ministry to immediately withdraw the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) draft regulations for 2025, which would grant more powers to Governors in the appointment of vice-chancellors (VCs). The resolution, which was supported by other political parties, including AIADMK, BJP’s ally PMK, argued that the new regulations… Continue reading "TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding withdrawal of UGC draft regulations. BJP MLAs walkout"
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has sought to calm public concerns over the recent detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the state, stressing that there is no need for panic. The state reported two cases of HMPV infection, one in Chennai and another in Salem, with both patients in stable condition. The two individuals, a 64-year-old cancer patient from… Continue reading "No need to panic of HMPV spread: Ma Subramanian"
Five cases of respiratory distress-causing HMPV – two in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad and two in Tamil Nadu – have been detected amid fears of the virus’s spread, as China also recorded a surge in infections. Following the two cases in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government issued an advisory, urging citizens to avoid going to public places if they’re symptomatic and… Continue reading "2 HMPV cases reported in Tamil Nadu, overall count reaches 5"
The Madras High Court on Thursday said that the sexual assault case at Anna University is “being politicised”. The observation was made during a hearing where the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)’s counsel voiced concerns over the police denying permission for a planned protest in Chennai regarding the incident. “Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised. There is no genuine… Continue reading "‘Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised’, says Madras HC"
Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai released a video accusing members of the ruling DMK of being responsible for the increasing sexual crimes against women in the state. Opposition parties have been criticizing the DMK-led government for the rise in crimes against women. In this context, Annamalai released a video highlighting his allegations and announced a “Justice Rally” from Madurai… Continue reading "DMK men behind rising sexual crimes against women: Annamalai"