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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

LTTE ‘sympathiser’, an ‘alternative’ to DMK, AIADMK — what is NTK, Tamil party in eye of NIA storm

Last week, NIA conducted raids at residence of Duraimurugan, leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi. Political experts see raids as ‘genuine challenge’ for a party that has shown marked growth.

Sri Lankan Navy takes 19 Indian fishermen into custody for fishing near Delft Island

Fishermen's association says arrested fishermen were from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu & that Sri Lankan Navy also seized two boats.

DMK Lok Sabha MPs wear black robes to protest over non-allocation of funds to Tamil Nadu

DMK member G Selvam said they are protesting against Centre not releasing flood relief funds. It has been raising the issue for last few days both inside and outside Parliament.

Tamil actor Vishal says he won’t be taking political plunge right now, but keeps door open

Clarification comes in backdrop of rumours about him joining politics like fellow actor Vijay, after latter announced the launch of his new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

‘Politics not a hobby for me’ — what ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s political foray could mean for TN politics

After 30 years in the film industry, Vijay has floated his own party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam. Analysts believe it could eat into the votes of the existing Dravidian parties.

Tamil Nadu’s architect Annadurai questioned ‘Hindi imposition’, drove Congress out of Madras

Since CN Annadurai formed his government in Tamil Nadu in 1967, no leader from the Congress has held the position of chief minister in the state.

Promising start to poll limbo, now cosying up to DMK — what next for Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam

The MNM chief has endorsed the DMK-Congress candidate in a by-election and inaugurated a photo exhibition of CM Stalin, signalling a shift in his political stance.

Why Meenakshi temple & 47 other Tamil Nadu shrines are live-streaming opening of their donation boxes

While many temples videograph opening of hundials for years, 48 senior-grade shrines began live-streaming a year ago after Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept directive.

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to put up boards at all temples restricting entry of non-Hindus

Justice S Srimathy of the Madurai bench observed that such restrictions would 'ensure communal harmony among different religions' and 'peace in society'.

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Poker face: How AI is beating humans at our own games

New paper applies cutting-edge AI technique to the game of Liar’s Poker, testing it against some of the best human players who are also successful financial traders.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.