A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister suggests increasing India's Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 824 by splitting large constituencies, aiming to raise voter turnout by 0.3-2.3 percentage points.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay met PM Narendra Modi, seeking release of pending central funds, exemption from NEET, and a second AIIMS. He also urged protection for fishermen and support for flood mitigation and space manufacturing.
Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin and his supporters have joined the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political shift and continuing exodus from the opposition party. The move occurred in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad resigned from the party on Wednesday, announcing he will join former state president K Annamalai in his future political journey. This follows a wave of resignations from the party after Annamalai stepped down, fueling speculation of a wider exodus.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay awarded R. Praggnanandhaa Rs 50 lakh and a memento for winning the Norway Chess tournament, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat.
BJP president Nitin Nabin accepts K Annamalai's resignation. Annamalai, former BJP state chief, to disclose future plans via social media, fueling speculation of a new political party launch after Tamil Nadu poll debacle.
The DMK is reportedly skipping an INDIA bloc meeting on June 8 in New Delhi. This follows the Congress ending its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly elections, aligning instead with C Joseph Vijay's TVK party.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran has dismissed rumors that K Annamalai has resigned from the party or plans to launch a new political outfit. Nagenthran stated that Annamalai has not resigned and there are no differences between them, despite speculation following Annamalai's meeting with Amit Shah.
The TVK-led alliance has allocated a Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to its partner, the Indian National Congress, for the upcoming June 18 elections. Congress's Tamil Nadu in-charge met CM Vijay to request the seat.
K Annamalai, a former IPS officer and prominent BJP leader in Tamil Nadu, has resigned from the party to form his own regional outfit. He felt his growth was limited within the national party and cited being sidelined as a reason for his departure.
Tamil Nadu is experiencing a significant weather contrast. Southern and western districts are forecast to receive heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds until June 7, while Chennai and northern coastal areas will continue to face intense heat and humidity, with temperatures potentially exceeding 40°C.
Tamil Nadu is experiencing a significant weather contrast. Western and southern districts are forecast to receive heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds until June 7, while Chennai and northern coastal areas will continue to face intense heat and humidity, with temperatures potentially exceeding 40°C.
K Annamalai has resigned as BJP Tamil Nadu president, citing being 'sidelined' and poor alliance decisions. He met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party chief Nitin Nabin to explain his decision, but sources indicate he is not reconsidering his resignation despite party hopes.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the inclusion of two players of Indian heritage in squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar) and Nishan Velupillay (Australia), tracing their roots to Kerala and Tamil Nadu respectively.
Former TN BJP chief K Annamalai resigned and plans to launch a new 'secular' and 'Tamil-first' party within 6-8 months, aiming to be an alternative to existing Dravidian parties and the BJP. Differences over alliance strategy and candidate selection reportedly led to his departure.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has resigned and is reportedly planning to launch a new regional party with a "Tamil-first" outlook, aiming to be an alternative to existing major parties. This follows differences with the central leadership over strategy and alliances.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai is reportedly planning to resign from the party after meetings with senior leaders in Delhi. Sources suggest he may launch his own political party due to differences over the BJP's strategy in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding alliances with AIADMK.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to prepare an action plan within a month to evict thousands of encroachers from the Agasthyamalai biodiversity hotspot. The court also mandated disciplinary action against 118 government servants involved in land encroachment.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is reportedly planning to leave the party in the coming days after meeting with national president Nitin Nabin and Union home minister Amit Shah. Sources indicate he has had disagreements with the leadership over alliances and intends to launch his own political party.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay stated the state's political landscape is now solely between his TVK party and the DMK, accusing the latter of 'family politics'. He vowed transparency and commitment to state rights and secularism.
K Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP president, has sparked speculation about launching a new political party following his visit to Delhi. His cryptic remarks and supporters' posters in Coimbatore have fueled rumors about his future political course.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay urges PM Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project without consent from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, citing legal and farmer concerns.
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay met PM Narendra Modi, thanking him for retrieving the Anaimangalam copper plates. Vijay sought clarification from the Union home ministry to allow Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be sung at government functions before the national anthem, and opposed Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project citing violation of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and Supreme Court verdict.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai publicly opposed the CBSE's revised three-language mandate for Class IX students, citing sudden implementation and pressure on students, in a rare dissent that sparks political chatter in Tamil Nadu.
