Palanivel Thiaga Rajan credits himself with saving hundreds of COVID patients in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, campaigning ahead of the 2026 state elections, recalled his role in saving hundreds of patients' lives during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madurai. The claim forms part of ...
Devendrakula Vellalar community decries lack of meaningful electoral representation in Tamil Nadu
Critics have charged that both Dravidian majors — the DMK and AIADMK — have failed to give the Devendrakula Vellalar community genuine electoral representation in Tamil Nadu. The allegation comes as the community ass...
China Enacts New Regulations to Counter Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Laws
China has introduced new rules aimed at blocking what it describes as the unjustified extraterritorial reach of foreign laws, a move analysts characterize as a shift from diplomatic protest to legal countermeasures. The ...
Private bus operators in Tiruchi hike fares ahead of Tamil Nadu polling day
Private bus operators in Tiruchi have raised ticket prices ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, with only limited seats available, driving surge pricing. Passengers say they are being forced to buy tickets at infl...
CPI(M) MP raises alarm over detention of over 1,000 workers after Noida protests
CPI(M) MP John Brittas raised concerns in parliament over the detention of more than a thousand workers and others following protests in Noida over wage hikes and working conditions. Brittas called for the release of tho...
AIADMK fights to hold Melur and Usilampatti strongholds in Madurai ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
The AIADMK is focused on defending its southern strongholds of Melur and Usilampatti in Madurai district, where it has a strong consecutive-win record — Melur has returned AIADMK candidates five straight times since 20...
Madurai West voters highlight persistent civic problems as Tamil Nadu election nears
Residents of the Madurai West assembly constituency are heading into the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections with a series of unresolved civic grievances. Local issues ranging from infrastructure gaps to urban services remain cent...
Apple CEO Tim Cook to Step Down in September, John Ternus Named Successor
Apple announced that Tim Cook, 65, will step down as chief executive officer in September, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over. Cook will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board...
Actor Sundar C. says 'missing mountain' controversy drew him into active politics
Tamil actor and filmmaker Sundar C., now a candidate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, said it was the controversy over a 'missing mountain' — an environmental and governance issue — that motivated him to en...
US-Indonesia Defence Pact Heightens Strategic Pressure on China's Malacca Chokepoint
A major defence cooperation partnership announced by Washington and Jakarta on April 13 carries significant strategic implications for China's so-called Malacca dilemma, according to analysts. Though Indonesia insists it...
Election officials seize ₹13 lakh in unaccounted cash in Vellore and Ranipet districts
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu 2026 assembly elections, election officials seized ₹13 lakh in unaccounted cash from Vellore and Ranipet districts. The seizure is part of ongoing enforcement to curb the use of illicit money to...
Linking women's reservation to delimitation is unconstitutional, says CPI(M) leader Ramakrishnan
CPI(M) leader G. Ramakrishnan argued that the central government's decision to link the women's reservation Bill with delimitation is unconstitutional. He further alleged that the BJP knowingly crafted the provision expe...
Over 404 Tamil Nadu election candidates have serious criminal cases, watchdog report finds
A report released by Tamil Nadu Election Watch found that at least 404 candidates contesting the 2026 assembly elections have serious criminal cases registered against them. The report was received by Arappor Iyakkam's s...
Mylapore MLA meets residents at noon gathering in Jeth Nagar ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
The sitting MLA from Mylapore held a midday public meeting in Jeth Nagar, engaging directly with constituents as polling day approaches in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The interaction was part of last-minute o...
Tiruporur voters want solutions to unchecked ribbon development along OMR
Voters in the Tiruporur assembly constituency are seeking action on rapid and disorganized ribbon development along the Old Mahabalipuram Road, particularly in localities such as Thalambur and Siruseri. Infrastructure an...
Three individuals on the autism spectrum recognized during Autism Acceptance Month
For Autism Acceptance Month, three individuals — Rupak Rajendra Munje, Ashwath Radha Mohan, and M. Ramanathan — are highlighted for achievements that go well beyond conventional expectations. The feature argues that ...
Tamil Nadu Election Candidates Tout Welfare Promises Ahead of Chennai Polls
Candidates across Chennai constituencies are making campaign pledges ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. In Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar, AIADMK's Porkodi Armstrong—widow of slain BSP leader Armstrong—vowed to combat dr...
Fish Becomes a Political Symbol in West Bengal Election Campaigns
Indian politicians in West Bengal are wielding fish as a campaign prop, tapping into its deep cultural and identity significance for Bengali voters. The practice reflects how food can transcend the dinner table to become...
US Senator Calls for China's Inclusion in New Nuclear Arms Control Talks
Senator Deb Fischer, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee's strategic forces subcommittee, said China must be part of any future nuclear arms control framework alongside Russia. Fischer also called for accelerate...
Canadian Tourist Shot Dead at Mexico's Teotihuacan Archaeological Site
A Canadian woman was killed and at least four others were injured when a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City. The gunman shot from partway up the Pyramid of the Moon before taking h...