Tamil Nadu News

A woman won praise online after using her Thar to rescue a Scorpio stuck in sand at Kerala's Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach. The car, carrying Tamil Nadu tourists, could not be freed despite many efforts. The rescue video went viral on social media.

Cyclone Ditwah is approaching Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra coast with heavy rain, strong winds and rough sea conditions. TN has red and orange alerts, AP expects very heavy rain, and Puducherry has urged residents to stay indoors. 

Udhayanidhi Stalin called Sanskrit a ead language while criticising Centre for giving Rs 2,400 crore to Sanskrit and only Rs 150 crore for Tamil. His remarks drew criticism from BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan, who said no language should be insulted.

A 21-year-old man in Rameswaram stabbed a Class 12 girl to death in broad daylight after she repeatedly rejected his love proposal. The girl was attacked on her way to school and died on the spot. Police arrested the accused soon after the incident.

SC has rejected Tamil Nadu's plea against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir on Cauvery River. The Court said only expert bodies like the Cauvery Water Management Authority and  Cauvery Water Regulation Committee can assess for now.

Tamil actor Gouri Kishan slammed a journalist for body-shaming during her film promotion, sparking widespread support online. She defended her professionalism, highlighted sexism in media, and was backed by celebrities.

Rare sighting of Black-Headed Ibis in Thoothukudi salt pans is a positive sign of ecological recovery. Experts say the bird's presence shows that the salt pan habitat still supports rich wetland life. It reflects improving environmental conditions.

MK Stalin took to X to criticise PM Modi and BJP. The Tamil Nadu CM accused them of stirring hostility between Tamils and Biharis ahead of polls in Bihar. He requested PM to maintain dignity and focus on the country rather than divisive politics.

Annamalai accused DMK government of Rs 888 crore cash-for-jobs scam in Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department. He alleged 2,538 posts were sold for Rs 35 lakh each, denying jobs to deserving candidates. Annamalai demanded a CBI probe.

IMD has issued a red alert for several Andhra Pradesh districts as a severe Cyclone Montha is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal. The storm may make landfall near Kakinada on October 28, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds up to 110 kmph.