Speaking to ANI, Chodankar said, "BJP is working to divide India. They want to divide Tamil Nadu also. That is their DNA. They're coming to Tamil Nadu only to destroy Tamil Nadu culture."
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
The incident occurred during Eruthuvittal Vizha, a traditional bull race held in connection with Pongal festivities, during which raging bulls charged through the arena amid a large crowd of spectators.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair 2026 held at Kalaivanar Arangam, the Chief Minister said that recent developments surrounding the Sahitya Akademi awards had caused "deep concern" among writers and cultural organisations across the country.
Referring to southern politics, Sibal accused the BJP of attempting to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu through what he termed "temple politics," after repeated electoral setbacks. "They are now trying this in Tamil Nadu, but they failed many times and have therefore started temple poli
BJP Leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday stressed that there is no trust between the Indian National Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), further outlining that the alliance might not even survive till the 2026 Elections.
Announcing his decision, Rajendran told reporters, "I have joined the BJP without any conditions. I have no desire to contest elections. I came to the BJP office alone and did not invite anyone else to join the party. I have been assured that the issues I raised will be addressed. The BJP
Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Selvam said, "Every time the DMK panics, it means they are on a losing track. They lose their cool and start criticising other parties. The DMK made over 500 promises before 2021, but more than 80 per cent remain unfulfilled. They know they are on the los
Madurai SP BK Arvind told ANI that Selvaraj was undergoing treatment at the Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical intervention.
Addressing reporters at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam in T Nagar, Nagendran said the Prime Minister will address a public meeting in the afternoon, marking the first campaign rally of the NDA with a call to "send the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) back home."
The event took place at the Pidari Amman and Karuppar temples and was jointly organised by the villages of Rajavayal, Vadamalapuram and Gurukalaiyapatti. Villagers and visitors gathered in large numbers to witness the sport, which is a key attraction during Pongal festivities across the s