Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, in a significant move towards strengthening state rights, on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee led by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph. The committee will examine and recommend steps to enhance Tamil Nadu’s autonomy amid growing friction with the Union government. The announcement was made during his address in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, highlighting what Stalin termed as "persistent overreach by the Centre." T

A major development is expected in the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chennai today. The high-profile visit has led to intense political speculation about an imminent change in the state leadership, particularly amid discussions about strengthening the alliance between the BJP and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) ahead of upcoming elections. Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with se

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent ripples through Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S Ramadoss has reclaimed the role of party president, effectively demoting his son and successor, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, to the position of working president. The announcement, made from Ramadoss’s Thailapuram residence in Villupuram district, signals a significant power shift within the PMK and

In a fiery exchange over the long-standing language debate and the contentious three-language policy under the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a scathing counterattack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Responding to Adityanath’s accusation that the DMK is fostering regional and linguistic division for vote-bank politics, Stalin described the remarks as not ironic but “political black comedy at its dark

In a politically charged development, key Tamil Nadu BJP leaders, including state BJP chief Annamalai, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, and BJP state secretary Vinoj P Selvam were detained by Tamil Nadu police on Monday. The leaders were held ahead of their planned protest against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) liquor scam. The protest, scheduled to begin at 11 am, faced disruption as BJP leaders were either placed under house arrest or t

The ongoing language debate in India has intensified following remarks by actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, which drew sharp criticism from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party leader had accused Tamil Nadu politicians of hypocrisy for opposing the imposition of Hindi while continuing to release Tamil films dubbed in Hindi for commercial gain. Responding to these remarks, DMK spokesperson Dr Syed Hafeezullah criticized Pawan Kaly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sparked fresh controversy by replacing the official rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for ‘ru’ from the Tamil word ‘rubai’ (meaning rupees) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26. This unexpected decision has intensified the ongoing language debate between the Tamil Nadu government and the central administration. The teaser for the state budget, set to be presented on March 14, 2025, prominently featured the new logo, omittin

A heated exchange erupted in Parliament after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark triggered strong objections from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kharge’s comment, made during a Rajya Sabha session, referred to his party's intent to hold the BJP accountable. However, a specific Hindi term used by Kharge, which loosely translates as 'nailing' someone, sparked protests from BJP MPs who claimed it was derogatory and directed at the Chair. In response to B

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a direct assault on federalism. In an unprecedented move, he has written letters to the chief ministers of all South Indian states, along with West Bengal, Odisha, and Punjab, urging them to form a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to oppose the move. A Nationwide Political Outreach The letter marks a major political

Andhra Pradesh : Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu made headlines during his visit to Delhi, once again proving his political acumen and diplomacy. As a seasoned politician, Naidu was the center of attention for the national media, which attempted to corner him on the controversial Hindi imposition debate in South India.With rising concerns in South India over the promotion of Hindi over regional languages, national media pressed Naidu for his stance on the issue. However

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay has expressed strong concerns over the proposed delimitation process, urging the government to ensure fair representation and conduct public consultations before finalizing any changes. In a detailed five-page statement, Vijay clarified that his party is not against delimitation but firmly believes that no state should lose its rightful representation in Parliament due to constituency redistribution.Vijay emphasized that simply increasing t

The ongoing debate over Hindi imposition and Tamil language rights has once again fueled a major political clash between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and BJP state president K Annamalai. The two leaders engaged in a heated exchange on X, where Stalin accused the BJP of prioritizing Hindi and Sanskrit over Tamil, while Annamalai defended the Modi government’s commitment to Tamil culture.Stalin strongly criticized the central government’s language policies, urging the BJP to

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the imposition of Hindi, warning that the state is ready for another language war if necessary. His comments come amid growing concerns over the Centre’s three-language policy, which Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long opposed.The DMK has consistently maintained that Tamil Nadu will only follow Tamil and English as its official languages and has frequently accused the BJP-led Union

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has sparked a political showdown with the DMK by challenging its IT wing to a social media hashtag battle. The confrontation comes after DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that if the BJP government continued imposing Hindi, the slogan in Tamil Nadu would shift from ‘Go Back Modi’ to ‘Get Out Modi’.   Responding aggressively, Annamalai dared DMK supporters to tweet ‘

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has made serious allegations against the BJP-led Union government, accusing them of diverting Rs 2,512 crore that was allocated for Tamil Nadu’s school children to other states. Stalin claimed that this action was in retaliation for Tamil Nadu's refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the controversial three-language policy.The accusations have ignited a political battle between Stalin and K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu chie

A heated political debate has ensued in Tamil Nadu regarding the Thirupparankundram issue, with DMK Minister P.K. Sekar Babu accusing the BJP of trying to exploit the situation to stir communal tensions for political gain. Babu claimed that the February 4 protest in Madurai’s Palanganatham was orchestrated by BJP members, not Hindu groups, and warned that any attempt to instigate violence would be firmly handled by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Law Minister S. Regupathy also voiced concer

In the Erode East Assembly bypoll, a voter turnout of 67.97% was recorded, according to a press release from the office of the Information and Public Relations Officer of Erode district. The bypoll was held after the unfortunate demise of MLA and senior Congress leader EVKS Elangovan, necessitating the election. This voting percentage highlights a significant level of engagement from the electorate in the region.   After the polling concluded, all the Electronic Voting M

The assets of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, have once again captured attention. Known for her political influence, Jayalalithaa amassed a substantial fortune throughout her film and political career. Having inherited the political legacy of MG Ramachandran, she posed a significant challenge to the DMK and left a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu and national politics. Alongside her political legacy, Jayalalithaa was known for her vast wealth, which was reportedly valued at Rs.

Efforts are underway to secure the early release and repatriation of 14 Indian fishermen, including seven from Tamil Nadu, who have been detained in a Pakistani jail since January. Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin about the ongoing diplomatic efforts. This followed a letter from Stalin, dated November 20, urging swift action for the fishermen’s release. Jaishankar stated that the Indian government had raised the matte

This is something interesting for Telugu speakers. We have already seen how hoardings and standees were erected in some places in Telugu to support the Democrats and Republicans in areas with a significant Telugu population in the USA. Those were put up by the general public and party supporters. Today, the Registrar of Voters in Alameda County, Dublin City, California, has erected directional boards at polling centers in different world languages. Out of the 13 languages featured here, three