DMK to boycott Tamil Nadu MPs consultative meeting on delimitation
DMK announced it will boycott a consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs regarding delimitation, calling it political drama intended to divert attention from water disputes.
DMK announced it will boycott a consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs regarding delimitation, calling it political drama intended to divert attention from water disputes.
Actor Dhanush urged people to prioritize fluency in their mother tongue at an event, remarking that lacking fluency in Tamil is an insult. His comments revive the language debate in Tamil Nadu.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader, faces backlash for an offensive remark during a Cauvery dispute protest, interpreted as a double entendre referencing actor Trisha, prompting calls for his arrest and criticism from BJP and TVK leaders.
India achieved a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, marking a 6.5% increase from the prior year and a fourfold rise since 2013, according to NOTTO.
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for Karnataka to release Cauvery water, accusing the neighboring state of ignoring orders from the Cauvery Water Management Authority and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee despite sufficient reservoir levels.
Thalapathy Vijay's action drama 'Jana Nayagan' saw a significant jump in box office collections on its second Sunday, earning ₹10.70 crore India net on Day 11. This strong performance, including ₹3 crore from overseas, pushed its worldwide gross to ₹295.92 crore, nearing the ₹300 crore mark.
The Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, proposed by Karnataka, has sparked a political conflict in Tamil Nadu, with governing and opposition parties trading accusations instead of uniting against the project.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay postponed his Bengaluru visit for Cauvery water talks with Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, following Shivakumar's request due to protests in Karnataka over a water release directive. Vijay accepted to maintain cordial inter-state relations.
Karnataka began releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu following heavy rainfall in Kerala's Wayanad district, which increased inflows into the Kabini reservoir. This action follows a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority, despite ongoing drought threats and protests in Karnataka, with the Mekedatu project proposed as a long-term solution.
Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Rajmohan proposes serving chicken biryani weekly in state schools, under review by CM C Joseph Vijay, alongside plans to revamp the breakfast menu and criticisms of the Union government withholding educational funds.
Actress Trisha Krishnan was mobbed by enthusiastic fans outside a cinema hall in Tamil Nadu after watching Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' on its release day. A video of the incident, where security escorted her and her mother through the crowd, has gone viral.
K Annamalai has launched a new movement called 'We The Leaders' in Pollachi, focusing on governance and public responsibility, explicitly excluding religion. The movement aims to evolve into a political party and emphasizes the significant role of women and youth, particularly Gen Z, in shaping Tamil Nadu's political future.
A significant fire erupted at Bhima Coach, a private bus body-building facility in Tamil Nadu's Karur district on Sunday. Three buses were destroyed, and equipment was damaged. The cause is under investigation, and no casualties were reported.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has received an 'A' certificate, but a full-page newspaper ad has sparked debate over industry rules. Fans question if the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TFPC) will enforce regulations equally for KVN Productions, as it has for others.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met families of the Karur stampede victims, distributing government job appointment orders. He expressed emotion, calling the incident an 'unhealed wound' and promising prevention. A CBI probe is ongoing, while a court reviews the job grants.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met families of the Karur stampede victims, distributing government job appointment orders. He expressed emotion over their grief and vowed to prevent future tragedies, while a CBI probe is ongoing and a court reviews the job grants.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families affected by a stampede at a TVK rally last year. He announced a memorial would be built in Karur to honor victims and alleged police conspiracy.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families affected by a stampede at a TVK rally last year in Karur. He announced a memorial to honor victims and alleged police conspiracy.

Un cardiologo è stato denunciato a Brescia per lesioni colpose e per aver eseguito una circoncisione clandestina su un neonato nel tavolo di una cucina, anziché in una struttura sanitaria autorizzata. Il piccolo ha riportato lesioni.
After months of legal battles and delays, Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC. The film's lengthy and controversial censor process, including a piracy leak, is one of the longest in Tamil cinema history. Release date expected soon.
Tamil Nadu will provide enhanced dhotis and sarees with new zari borders to 2.23 crore ration cardholders for Pongal 2027. The ₹642.88 crore initiative aims to support the poor and textile workers.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu's photo on Japan's Shinkansen, wearing a traditional veshti, went viral, resonating with people for his natural cultural representation. The image highlighted his unconventional approach to success and his commitment to rural development.
The blockbuster film 'Peddi', starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, will be released on Netflix on July 9. The movie, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, with a Hindi release planned soon. The film grossed over Rs 338 crore worldwide.
The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's order imposing a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the ban contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cows.