Tamil Nadu News

The petitioner had demanded an FIR against Vijay and compensation for victims. The court noted the derecognition plea was inapplicable and referred Karur stampede-related cases to a special bench, acknowledging a CBI probe is handling the FIR.

AIADMK and JDS criticized Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments respectively for failing to attract Google’s AI hub, which went to Andhra Pradesh. PM Modi and CM Naidu hailed the project for its potential to create jobs & boost digital infrastructure.

The Madras High Court has upheld a temporary ban on the Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, preventing the use of three Ilaiyaraaja compositions without permission. The composer alleges unauthorized use and unpaid royalties, citing violations.

While expressing sorrow, Stalin announced the state is developing new safety protocols to prevent future disasters. All subsequent government actions are pending a final ruling from the Supreme Court on the matter.

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu is preparing to introduce a bill that would ban Hindi hoardings, boards, films and songs across the state, officials say. The move is presented as a defence of Tamil identity and said to be constitutional.

TVK told the Supreme Court that chief Vijay left the Karur stampede site on police instructions, denying allegations of abandonment. The party challenged the state-appointed SIT, seeking an impartial probe.

The Supreme Court has questioned the Tamil Nadu government over granting permission for TVK’s Karur rally while denying the same for AIADMK. The bench also asked how midnight postmortems of 41 victims was completed within four hours.

Rishab Shetty also dismissed any "curse" related to the on-set accidents. The movie, a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, has become a major box office success. Praised for its visuals and folklore, it earned Rs 223.25 crore during its opening weekend.

The Madras High Court has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Karur stampede tragedy and criticized the party’s conduct after the incident. Vijay had defended his workers, postponed future rallies, and hinted at potential sabotage.

The search covered all areas, from the sanctums to the entrances, while the Madurai Meenakshi temple was crowded with devotees. No explosives were discovered, and authorities ultimately declared the threat to be a hoax.