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.
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.
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 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.
V. Sripathy, a 23-year-old woman from a remote village in Tamil Nadu, became a civil judge just two days after giving birth. She traveled 200 km to Chennai to take the exam, inspiring many with her determination and resilience.
In Tamil Nadu, the ruling TVK and opposition DMK have accused each other of horse-trading. TVK alleges former minister V Senthil Balaji attempted to poach their MLAs, leading to three arrests. DMK, in turn, claims Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and MDMK chief Vaiko conspired to induce two of their MLAs to resign.
The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's order imposing a blanket ban on cow slaughter, even on Bakrid. The state argues the ban conflicts with existing laws that regulate, rather than prohibit, slaughter under certain conditions.
The TNEA 2026 rank list for engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu was released on July 1, 2026, featuring 2,36,017 applicants. Akshitha N from Dharmapuri is the state topper, and 53 students achieved a perfect score of 200. Counselling begins July 13.
Tamil Nadu has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state contends the ban conflicts with the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which permits slaughter of unfit cattle under certain conditions.
Indian athlete Harshitha R missed out on qualifying for the Asian Games after officials made her rerun her 400m hurdles heat alone. She was disqualified for crossing into another lane to clear a hurdle, only for officials to realize they had omitted a hurdle in her own lane.
Manickam Tagore, Lok Sabha MP from Virudhunagar, appointed as new President of Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing K Selvaperunthagai, effective immediately.
Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj passes away, prompting an outpouring of grief from the film fraternity and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, who announced state honours for his funeral, highlighting Bhagyaraj's impactful contributions to Tamil cinema.
Tamil Nadu minister D. Sarathkumar denied drug use allegations after a two-year-old video resurfaced showing him arranging a powder-like substance on a mobile phone. He claims it was a tablet for his daughter and the allegations are politically motivated.
Tamil Nadu minister D. Sarathkumar denied drug use allegations after a two-year-old video resurfaced showing him arranging a powder-like substance on a mobile phone. He stated he was crushing a tablet for his daughter and called the allegations baseless and politically motivated.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay participated in and completed a 6km anti-drug awareness marathon in Chennai, showcasing his fitness and inspiring participants. Videos of his active involvement went viral, drawing praise.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay participated in the 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' anti-drug awareness run at Chennai's Marina Beach on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He flagged off the event and ran with hundreds of participants, emphasizing sports and healthy lifestyles over substance abuse.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay mimicked MK Stalin's viral hand gesture during an assembly speech, leading to a walkout by DMK legislators. Vijay also attacked the DMK over alleged party funds and law and order issues.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay countered claims that his party, TVK, is merely an "actor's party." He highlighted years of activism, including opposition to the CAA and support for protests, before entering politics and forming TVK. Vijay stated his government serves the most ordinary people, drawing parallels to former CMs Anna and MGR.
