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Actor, director Manoj Bharathi passes away
Chennai, Mar 25: In news that has sent shock waves across the Tamil film industry, actor and director Manoj Bharathi, the son of veteran Tamil film director Bharathirajaa, passed away here on Tuesday evening after suffering a heart attack.
Ground is very clear; people of Tamil Nadu want the NEP: Annamalai
Chennai, March 25: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Tuesday defended the National Education Policy (NEP), underlining its positive impact on the state. He announced a series of seven additional conferences across Tamil Nadu in support of the NEP.
Makers of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer 'Ace' release BTS video of first single 'Urugudhu'
Chennai, Mar 25: The makers of director Aarumuga Kumar's upcoming film 'Ace', featuring Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth in the lead, have now released a behind the scenes video that shows how the first single 'Urugudhu Urugudhu' from the film was shot.
Actress Parvati Nair pens beautiful tribute to late grandmother; Calls her the biggest inspiration!
Chennai, Mar 25: Well known actress Parvati Nair, who has worked in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries extensively, has now penned a beautiful and wholehearted tribute to her late grandmother.
Trailer of R Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayanthara's Tamil film 'Test' unveiled
Chennai, March 25: Captivating audience's attention, the makers of 'Test' unveiled the film's intriguing trailer on Tuesday.
Sasikumar, Simran-starrer 'Tourist Family' to hit screens on May 1
Chennai, Mar 25: The makers of director Abishen Jeevinth's upcoming Tamil comedy drama 'Tourist Family', featuring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, on Tuesday announced that their film would hits screens worldwide on May 1 this year.
Three-language policy aims to promote multi-lingualism: TN BJP
Chennai, March 25: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has clarified that the three-language policy outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is aimed at providing students the opportunity to learn multiple languages and is not an attempt to impose Hindi, as alleged by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
NHRC seeks report from TN govt over assault on Dalit student
New Delhi, March 25: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report in which a Class-XI student, belonging to the Scheduled Caste, was assaulted by upper caste boys in a bus in Tamil Nadu.
CM Stalin accuses Centre of treating states like enslaved regions
Chennai, March 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday accused the union government of treating states like enslaved regions by "imposing" languages and committing "financial injustices".
Madras HC bench recuses from hearing TASMAC case
Chennai, March 25: The Madras High Court bench, comprising Justices M. S. Ramesh and N. Senthilkumar, on Tuesday recused themselves from hearing the case related to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
Vijay's TVK distributes QR code-based ID cards for March 28 general council meet
Chennai, March 25: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has begun distributing identity cards embedded with QR codes ahead of its upcoming general council meeting scheduled for Friday in Chennai.
We don't need money: TN minister Anbil Mahesh on NEP's three language policy
Chennai, March 25: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday staunchly defended the state's language policy, invoking the legacy of late DMK leader M Karunanidhi while addressing concerns over the triple language policy under the New Education Policy (NEP).
MeT office forecasts rise in TN's temperature from today
Chennai, March 25: With summer setting in, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in day temperatures across many parts of Tamil Nadu, starting Tuesday.
TN govt seeks police presence in schools as Class 12 exams conclude today
Chennai, March 25: As the Class 12 board examinations conclude on Tuesday across Tamil Nadu, the state school education department has directed schools to deploy police personnel on campus to maintain order and ensure students disperse without causing any commotion.
TN BJP president Annamalai urges CM Stalin to sack Senthil Balaji after SC criticism
Chennai, March 25: Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to immediately remove Minister V. Senthil Balaji from the state Cabinet, following strong observations from the Supreme Court of India.
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' to be released in January 2026
Mumbai, March 24: The release date for actor Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has been locked.
Tamil Nadu MPs to meet PM Modi, press demands over delimitation: MK Stalin
Chennai, March 24: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced that all-party parliamentarians from the state will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push for their demand for fair delimitation.
44 pc rise in domestic tourism in 2023; UP, TN top two destinations
New Delhi, March 24: Domestic tourist visits across the country increased by 44 per cent to 250 crore in 2023 over the previous year with Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu leading the list as the top two destinations, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
TN MPs to meet PM Modi, urge fair delimitation process: Chief Minister Stalin
Chennai, March 24: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin announced on Monday that a delegation of Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu will soon meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge a fair and transparent delimitation process.
PMK to decide 2026 Assembly poll strategy during Chithirai pournami fest in May
Chennai, March 24: The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), the political arm of the influential Vanniyar community, is set to take a major political decision regarding its alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Ajith Kumar does country proud again as his team comes third at 12H Mugello car race in Italy
Chennai, March 24: Actor Ajith Kumar's car racing team, Ajith Kumar Racing, is fast making winning a habit.
Vijay zeroing in on Ramanathapuram to contest 2026 TN Assembly polls
Chennai, March 24: Tamil superstar-turned-politician and founder of TVK, Vijay, is likely to contest from a constituency in the Ramanathapuram district during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
KIPG 2025: Jaspreet Kaur, Manish break powerlifting records; TN, Haryana share lead (Ld)
New Delhi, March 23: The fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games saw Punjab's powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur and Haryana's Manish grabbing the headlines.
Tamil Nadu: Jan Aushadhi Kendras turn boon for residents of Tiruvallur district
Chennai, March 23: The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's flagship scheme - Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in 2016, are bringing extraordinary changes to people's lives by providing medicines at highly cheaper rates, as compared to their private counterparts (medical stores).
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Punjab's Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting national record; TN keep lead
New Delhi, March 23: The fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games saw Punjab's powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grab the headlines. Jaspreet became the first athlete in KIPG 2025 to break a national record. In the 45 kg category, the 31-year-old lifted 101 kg to claim the gold medal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex on Sunday, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said in a release.
Baseless meeting, time pass: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on JAC's delimitation meeting
Hyderabad, March 23: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday dismissed the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on the delimitation issue as a "baseless" and "time pass" exercise aimed at maligning the BJP.
'Belittling': Kanimozhi slams FM Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on TN fund demands
Chennai, March 23: DMK Deputy General Secretary and Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Sunday strongly criticised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her recent remarks on Tamil Nadu’s demand for its fair share of central funds, terming them "sarcastic" and "dismissive".
People will not tolerate DMK's obscene 'toilet politics': TN BJP
Chennai, March 23: Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad said on Sunday that the people will not tolerate the DMK's obscene 'toilet politics' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP state chief K.
ARV & ASV vaccines available at PHCs and sub-centres: TN Health Minister
Chennai, March 23: Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma. Subramanian said on Sunday that both anti-rabies (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) vaccines have been made available at PHCs and sub-centres in the state.
Tamil Nadu benefits the most from PLI scheme, says FM Sitharaman
Chennai, March 23: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
Chennai Police intensify crackdown on criminals after Kotturpuram double murder
Chennai, March 23: The Greater Chennai Police have stepped up their crackdown on history-sheeters across the city following a double murder in Kotturpuram on March 16.
Light to moderate rain predicted in TN for two days
Chennai, March 23: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to moderate rainfall across many parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days.
Showing loyalty to his party: DK Shivakumar slams Annamalai's delimitation remark
Chennai, March 23: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday slammed Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai's remarks on delimitation, calling him unimportant and lacking knowledge on the matter.
BJP leader K Laxman slams Tamil Nadu govt amid delimitation row
Hyderabad, March 23: Amid a row that erupted over the issue of delimitation, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP OBC Morcha National President K Laxman has launched a scathing attack on the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government.
Kamal Haasan & Silambarasan TR's intense first look from 'Thug Life' revealed
Mumbai, March 23: The makers of the much-anticipated pan-India spectacle 'Thug Life' have unveiled a striking new poster featuring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR.
They want to divert people's attention from governance: BJP's Sudhakar Reddy on Opposition meet on delimitation
Trichy, March 23: Sudhakar Reddy, BJP Tamil Nadu National Co in-charge, has called the Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation a" political move" to divert people's attention from the misgovernance of the Tamil Nadu government and the other States ruled by the Opposition.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's delimitation meeting garners strong support from various leaders
Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's initiative on delimitation has garnered significant backing from leaders across various states, emphasising the need for a comprehensive discussion and transparent approach to the issue.
First JAC meeting on delimitation a 'good beginning' to protect federalism: DK Shivakumar
Chennai, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation as "a good beginning" to protect "the federal structure and the constitution of this country."
Very successful event, whole nation today comes to know what delimitation is: DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu on JAC meeting
Chennai, March 22: After the Joint Action Meeting on delimitation called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin concluded on Saturday, DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu said that it was a successful event and everybody who participated in it was happy that somebody has taken the initiative.
Tharoor calls for broader deliberations on delimitation issue
Bhubaneswar, March 22: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday called for broader deliberations on the delimitation issue, stating that it requires "much more talking" among stakeholders.