Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Breaking in Tamil Nadu
New Sikkim Governor takes oath, Congress says a 'murder accused' now sits in Raj Bhavan
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him on October 12. The Congress tied the choice to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Bhandari's parents and the party are protesting the appointment.
BJP revamps Yuva Morcha team, names seven vice-presidents and three general secretaries
The BJP announced national office-bearers for its youth wing, appointing seven national vice-presidents and three national general secretaries. Bihar MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur was inducted into the national executive. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi heads the Yuva Morcha.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
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DMK councillor booked over remarks against CM Vijay as TVK alliance gets a name
A DMK councillor in Chennai has been booked for allegedly using objectionable language against Chief Minister Vijay. Separately, the ruling alliance led by Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam unveiled its official name, 'Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance'.
Bypoll candidate held: Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK and the opposition trade charges over Dharapuram
Naam Tamilar Katchi's Dharapuram bypoll candidate M. Karthika and nine others have been arrested. Opposition parties called the action politically motivated and attacked the Vijay government, while a DMK councillor was booked over remarks against the Chief Minister.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
DMK councillor booked over remarks against CM Vijay; TVK hits back
Chennai police have registered a case against DMK ward councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and an event organiser over alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 party event. The ruling TVK has accused the DMK of turning political platforms into spaces for personal attacks.
Vijay announces Rs 1,545.50 crore package for two by-poll seats
After TVK won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections, CM C Joseph Vijay announced projects worth Rs 1,545.50 crore for both seats. Dharapuram's 2,700 homeless will also get free house-site pattas.