Scholar to become monk

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said that 56 of 60 aspirants clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations were beneficiaries of the state government's Naan Mudhalvan scheme.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan criticised the Centre over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders affecting hotels and restaurants across the country, saying the Centre must take immediate action to address the issue and protect the country's energy interests amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that the construction of the new 4-lane, double-tier elevated corridor from Chennai Port to Maduravoyal, being built at a cost of over ₹3,500 crore, is progressing in full swing and is scheduled for completion by November 2027.

This comes after earlier on Monday, Vijay had sought a 15-day extension for his questioning and arranged it in Chennai or some nearby place.

Stalin this morning held a review meeting to assess the possible impact of the ongoing US- Iran conflict on Tamil Nadu and to chart the necessary response measures.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has warned of a massive protest against the alleged demolition drive in Villivakkam in Chennai.

Actor Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Monday requested a 15-day extension for his questioning in the Karur stampede case and asked if the CBI could conduct the questioning in Chennai or nearby, according to the sources.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)'s State Conference will be held on Monday in Tiruchirappalli across an area of about 200 acres at Siruganur on the Tiruchirappalli-Chennai National Highway.

Tamil Nadu Congress leader S.M. Hidayathullah, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, declared that the party's alliance with the DMK is formidable and expressed their goal of winning more than 200 seats.

Congress General Secretary Mukul Wasnik described the alliance in Tamil Nadu as "formidable" and said the party would contest a limited number of seats while fully supporting its allies in other constituencies.