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Saturday, July 11, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

Whose Murugan is it anyway? Tamils and Telugus fight over god and Jr NTR movie

In Tamil Nadu, Murugan is commonly referred to as Tamizh Kadavul, the god of the Tamil people. Many claim that the deity's roots, history and identity are inseparable from ancient Sangam literature and Tamil identity.

Annamalai fires calculated opening salvo after quitting BJP: Presents roadmap for drug-free Tamil Nadu

K. Annamalai, a former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, quit the party after the recently concluded poll, and launched his own movement We The Leaders.

DMK MLA arrested over ‘defamatory’ remarks against CM Vijay after HC denies anticipatory bail

TN ex-minister Anitha Radhakrishnan faces defamation case after he made objectionable remarks linked to the CM & actress Trisha last month. DMK leaders, including Stalin, condemn arrest.

As more AIADMK ex-ministers join Vijay’s TVK, spotlight on how EPS-Velumani patch-up crumbled

Since post-poll ‘reconciliation’, at least 16 ex-ministers, 300 district functionaries and more than 1,000 cadres have quit AIADMK, with many crossing over to ruling TVK.

Tamil Nadu government approaches Supreme Court, challenges Madras HC’s cow slaughter ban order

Govt's petition states that the HC's order effectively imposes a blanket ban on cow slaughter, including at authorised slaughterhouses, and such a prohibition is legally untenable.

Madras HC, don’t police wardrobes of folk artists. Protect their fundamental rights instead

By putting the entire legal burden of ‘decency’ on a dancer’s wardrobe, especially the labouring bodies of the women, the court transforms precarious living into a legal minefield.

Ex-ISRO scientist ‘moon man’ Annadurai to design TN school syllabus with focus on science, tech & AI

With a three-year tenure as Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education, Mylswamy Annadurai's mandate is to modernise the syllabus for over 1.3 crore students in Tamil Nadu.

How Vijay is trying to build a standalone majority for TVK in Tamil Nadu assembly

Two events have fallen in line with Vijay’s strategy of improving TVK’s numerical strength, moving closer to a point where it will no longer need to rely on coalition partners.

ASI to re-examine Keezhadi excavation report on site

The ASI had asked archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna to revise his 982-page Keezhadi excavation report, but he refused.

Casting row: Vijay’s film producer lands Delhi role, loyalty to TN questioned over Karnataka roots

Appointment of Vijay's close associate & 'Jana Nayagan' producer Venkata Narayana as Tamil Nadu's Delhi representative has sparked oppn attacks over qualifications, identity, conflict of interest.

On Camera

After energy sources, India now seeks diversifying import routes to negate future Hormuz-like crises

Drawing lessons from the Hormuz crisis, govt explores ways to reduce dependence on maritime chokepoints. Experts say options are limited for LPG compared to crude.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.