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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicKarthigai Deepam

Topic: Karthigai Deepam

‘Imaginary ghost’: Madras HC slams Tamil Nadu govt while upholding order in lamp lighting row

Madurai authorities had refused to implement a single judge's order citing law-and-order concerns, leading to protests by pro-Hindu groups in the area.

‘Vedas will protect you’ remark to ‘caste bias’, Justice GR Swaminathan is no stranger to controversy

Oppn MPs have moved an impeachment motion against the Madras HC judge, saying his conduct 'raises serious questions regarding impartiality, transparency & secular functioning of judiciary'.

Karthigai Deepam row: What’s the controversy over lighting a lamp on a Madurai hilltop?

Tamil Nadu appeals HC order permitting Deepam at Deepathoon pillar near dargah, as Opposition slams DMK govt over a dispute dating to the British era.

Madras HC quashes Madurai prohibitory orders, slams officials for ‘calculated’ defiance over Deepam row

Judge directs police protection for Hindu ritual at site close to a dargah; police detain 100, including BJP state chief, despite ruling. Tamil Nadu govt approaches Supreme Court.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.