Microphone to pressure cooker: Tamil Nadu political parties fight over symbols

Naam Tamiral Party coordinator Seeman said the microphone symbol gave them hope. chennai: Despite the ‘rising sun’ and ‘two leaves’, this Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha election is still revolving around many symbols as some heavyweights are vying for a separate symbol. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Pannerselvam will contest as an independent from the … Read more

After court warning, Tamil Nadu governor backs down, appoints ministers

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi (file photo). New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday afternoon reappointed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader K Ponmudy as a member of the state cabinet. This comes after the Supreme Court on Thursday issued a warning to the Governor for refusing to allow Mr Pompeo to be sworn in … Read more

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje apologizes for Tamil Nadu remarks

The federal minister retracted her statement. Bangalore: Hours after Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje claimed that the suspects in the March 1 Rameshwaram cafe blast were from Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader retracted his statement and apologized. “To my Tamil brothers and sisters, I want to clarify that my words were meant to … Read more

Tamil Nadu vs Governor, Minister appointment case goes to Supreme Court

Governor RN Ravi refused to appoint leaders of Stalin’s cabinet. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider the Tamil Nadu government’s plea against Governor RN Ravi’s refusal to appoint senior DMK leader K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet. The governor had recently refused to induct senior DMK leader and … Read more

PM’s Coimbatore roadshow cleared by court after police deny permission

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Prime Minister has visited Tamil Nadu five times (file photo). chennai: The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu police to allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct a 4-km roadshow in Coimbatore on Monday, subject to certain conditions. Police refused permission on Friday morning citing law … Read more

In ‘super south push’, PM will campaign in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana today

PM Modi rallies in south: Prime Minister Modi is leading the BJP campaign in southern states (File/AFP) New Delhi: With just weeks left for the crucial Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has stepped up its outreach in the south. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the party’s campaign in Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, states … Read more

Tata Motors to build Rs 9,000-crore car manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu

The company said the move could create up to 5,000 jobs. chennai: India’s largest car company Tata Motors on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to explore setting up a car manufacturing plant in the state. As per the MoU, the company will invest Rs 9,000 crore to set … Read more

Days after forming alliance, actor Sarakumar merges his party with BJP

The entry of Sarakumar, who belongs to the powerful Nadar community, may help the BJP. chennai: Veteran actor R Sarathkumar has merged his party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) with the BJP just days after forming an alliance with the BJP in Tamil Nadu. The merger took place at his erstwhile office in Chennai … Read more

DMK repeats 2019 formula, Congress gets 9 seats in Tamil Nadu

The Congress won 9 out of 10 seats contested in Tamil Nadu in 2019. (document) chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s party DMK has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with its ally Congress. The party has allotted nine seats to its India Bloc allies in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry – a repeat of … Read more

“If the party asks me…”: Tamil Nadu BJP chief on contesting 2024 elections

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said he would abide by any decision of the party. Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Friday dismissed speculations about him contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, but said he would abide by any decision of the party. The former IPS officer said that he has no … Read more