Tamil Nadu News

Actor-politician Vijay’s party TVK has shocked Tamil Nadu by leading in over 100 seats in early election trends, challenging the dominance of DMK and AIADMK. Despite strong performance, Vijay has not appeared publicly, creating curiosity.

Axis My India has predicted Vijay's TVK's stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, projecting 98-120 seats, close to majority mark. Poll places TVK neck-and-neck with ruling DMK alliance and far ahead of AIADMK-led bloc. Strong youth support, demand for change and Vijay's popularity have led to surge. If correct, TN may witness its biggest political shake-up.

A viral video showing piles of plastic waste at Mahabalipuram Beach has sparked a major online debate about littering and waste management in India. Travel creator Joey Travels called it the dirtiest beach he had ever seen. Many agreed, saying civic sense must improve. Experts warn waste is a serious global problem.

Ahead of April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a viral video showing a packed Singapore-Trichy flight full of voters has highlighted growing excitement. NRIs are returning home to vote, with many flights fully booked. The entry of Thalapathy Vijay’s party has added fresh interest. The video, with over 9 million views, has inspired many.

Thoothukudi custodial death case involves the 2020 deaths of a father and son after alleged torture by police in Sattankulam. Nearly 6 years later, a Madurai court sentenced 9 cops to death. Case exposed serious issues of police brutality, lack of accountability and system failures. It led to nationwide outrage and is seen as a landmark verdict.

World Idli Day is celebrated on March 30, and its story is as inspiring as the dish itself. M Eniyavan, a former auto driver and Class 8 dropout, turned his life around through his love for idlis. From a small home kitchen in Chennai to showcasing 1,000 idli varieties, his journey reflects hard work and creativity.

A Chennai temple has been cooking daily Iftar meals for Muslims during Ramzan for about 40 years. Started by a Hindu refugee family after Partition, the Sufi Dar Temple now prepares food for 1,000-1,200 people each day and sends it to Wallajah Mosque

A woman in Chennai is accused of drugging her daughter and allowing her boyfriend to sexually assault her. The woman escaped in February and informed relatives. Doctors confirmed a 7-week pregnancy and performed a medical termination with consent.

A CCTV video from Salem, Tamil Nadu, shows a biker being crushed by a speeding bus at a junction. One bus had stopped for pedestrians, blocking visibility, when another bus overtook at speed and hit the biker, who was not wearing a helmet.

A police case has been registered against BJP Karur president VV Senthilnathan for allegedly making obscene and derogatory remarks about Congress MP S. Jothimani during a February 10 protest in Karur. Jothimani condemned the comments as sexist abuse.