Tamil Nadu

Setback for ‘Jana Nayagan’ as Supreme Court refuses to intervene in censor dispute
Congress MP Manickam Tagore bats for a UDF-like alliance in Tamil Nadu with DMK

‘Attack on Tamil culture,’ Rahul Gandhi defends Vijay’s movie ‘Jana Nayagan’
Alleged RSS-affiliated ‘Ramayana diplomacy’ seminar sparks row at Tamil Nadu’s MSU
Karur stampede: CBI asks Vijay about delays, lapses and responsibilities
Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay to appear before CBI in Delhi
Tamil Nadu Congress rift over power-sharing unsettles ally DMK; Selvaperunthagai cracks whip
Karur tragedy: TVK leader Vijay’s campaign vehicle brought to CBI office; driver questioned
‘Jana Nayagan’: Cinema, power and control in Tamil Nadu politics
Jana Nayagan censor delay turns political in Tamil Nadu; Stalin speaks up but Vijay stays silent
Tamil Nadu’s SIF 2.0 shows sharp contrast with Bihar, UP on poverty and health indicators
Madras HC stays U/A certification order for Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’
PollSCAN TN: Amid AIADMK’s fiery groundwork and TVK’s growing footprint, will the DMK retain Tirupattur?
From classical Tamil to Ram temples: Is CICT being pulled into BJP’s cultural project?
Anbumani’s PMK joins AIADMK alliance ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Karur stampede case: CBI summons TVK chief Vijay
Madras HC dismisses Tamil Nadu’s appeal on Thirupparankundram lamp case
Rahul Gandhi likely to take out padayatra across poll-bound TN, Puducherry
Tamil Nadu rolls out Assured Pension Scheme; unions withdraw statewide stir
41 seats, no cabinet berth: Congress’ ask from DMK marred by personal interests fuelling discord
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