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Chennai: The deep depression currently over the south-eastern Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression today, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a multi-day heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The system is likely to move west-northwest towards the southwest Bay of Bengal over the next 48 hours, triggering significant rainfall from January 9 to 11. Tamil Nadu Weather Update: Three-day rainfall forecast According to the IMD: January 7–8: Moderate rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. January 9 (Orange Alert): Very heavy rainfall is predicted in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, and Pudukkottai. Heavy rainfall is likely in Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry. January 10: Very heavy rainfall is forecast for Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry. Heavy rainfall is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur,...
Chennai: As alliance negotiations heat up ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior Congress leader Praveen Chakravarthy has confirmed that he indeed met with actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, adding fuel to the simmering tensions within the DMK-Congress alliance . However, he denied that his recent comments compared Tamil Nadu’s financial situation to that of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing reporters at Chennai airport on Tuesday, Chakravarthy, the Chairman of the All India Professionals’ Congress, clarified his stance on both controversies that have rocked the DMK-led front in recent weeks. “No Comparison with UP” Regarding the financial row, Chakravarthy stated, “There is no controversy. I did not compare Tamil Nadu 's financial situation with Uttar Pradesh. I only quoted what the Reserve Bank of India said about Tamil Nadu 's debt situation. That 's all.” His earlier remarks had drawn sharp criticism from the DMK...
Chennai: In a dramatic last-minute legal turn, the Madras High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to file its response regarding the unexplained delay in granting a censor certificate to actor-politician Vijay’s high-budget Pongal release, Jana Nayagan. The film is slated for a worldwide release on January 9, just two days away. Justice P.T. Asha heard an urgent petition filed by the film’s production company, KVN Productions, which contended that despite completing all required modifications suggested by the censor committee, the CBFC had not issued the certificate, putting the massive release plan in jeopardy. Jana Nayagan movie release: Timeline of certification delays According to the petition, the film was submitted for certification in December 2025. The CBFC’s examining committee viewed the film on December 19 and suggested certain cuts—including the removal of some scenes and muting of dialogues—which the producers promptly...
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry , forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next several days as a low-pressure system intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. The Met Department has specifically placed Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu under a heavy rain warning for January 10, with an orange alert already in effect for several Delta districts on January 9. Tamil Nadu weather report: Weather system in BoB intensifying rapidly According to the IMD, the upper air cyclonic circulation over the equatorial Indian Ocean has now consolidated into a deep low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal as of 5:30 AM today. The system is expected to intensify further into a depression within the next 24 hours and continue moving west-northwestward over the southwest Bay of Bengal in the subsequent 48 hours. This development is likely to significantly activate the Northeast...
Chennai/New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for questioning in connection with the September 2025 Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. The agency has asked him to appear before its investigators in Delhi on January 12, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The summons comes amid high political activity and just days before the nationwide release of Vijay’s highly anticipated film 'Jana Nayagan ' on January 9. Vijay is expected to travel to Delhi next week to comply with the order. Case Background and Investigation The CBI took over the probe into the tragic incident that occurred on September 27, 2025, during a TVK campaign rally in Veluchamipuram, Karur. A massive crowd surge led to a fatal crush, resulting in widespread outrage and demands for accountability. Over the past three days, the CBI has questioned several TVK functionaries, including party general secretary Anand and...
Chennai: As alliance negotiations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections intensify, the Indian National Congress has significantly raised the stakes for its long-time partner, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). In a bold strategic shift, the Congress is not only pushing for a larger share of seats but has, for the first time, formally demanded a share in the state cabinet—including the Deputy Chief Minister post and Rajya Sabha nominations—threatening to explore an alliance with actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) if its terms are not met. Internal Congress Divide: DMK Continuity vs. TVK Gambit A clear division has emerged within the state Congress. One faction, led by leaders like P. Chidambaram and others advocates sticking with the DMK, banking on its likely return to power. However, on the other side, leaders like MP Manickam Tagore, MP argues that aligning with the fledgling TVK could be more advantageous. They believe TVK could secure...
Madurai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has strongly upheld a previous court order directing the lighting of a lamp on the hill summit of the ancient Thiruparankundram temple , dismissing the Tamil Nadu government’s appeal and criticising its law and order apprehensions as “imaginary”. A division bench comprising Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan delivered the judgment today, affirming the November 1, 2025, order of Justice G.R. Swaminathan. The court mandated that a lamp be lit on the pillar at the summit of Thiruparankundram hill every Karthigai festival. Thiruparankundram deepam row: Court rejects state’s appeal, Questions administration The state government and Madurai district administration had appealed Justice Swaminathan’s order, arguing that lighting the lamp could disturb public peace, given the site 's proximity to both the Murugan temple and a dargah (Islamic shrine) on the hill. The division bench, however, firmly rejected this...
Chennai: As the Pongal release of Sivakarthikeyan’s much-awaited film Parasakthi approaches, audiences are gearing up for a powerful cinematic retelling of one of Tamil Nadu’s most defining political movements—the anti-Hindi imposition protests. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film is a biographical drama based on the language rights movement, with Sivakarthikeyan playing the role of a student leader inspired by real-life martyr Rajendran. Before stepping into the theatres, here’s a short and insightful look at the history that shaped the story of Parasakthi. The Pre-Independence Stir: 1937–1938 Even as India was striving for independence from British rule, Tamil Nadu witnessed its first major language protest. In 1937, C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) became the Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency under a Congress government. The following year, his government introduced an order making Hindi a compulsory subject in schools. This move was met with fierce resistance across...
Chennai: The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting heavy rainfall in several Delta and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu from January 8 onward, triggered by an upper air cyclonic circulation over the central South Bay of Bengal. The department also warned of a gradual drop in minimum temperatures and possible frost in the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal hills. According to the detailed forecast, dry weather is expected to prevail across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry , and Karaikal on January 5 and 6, with light fog in isolated areas during the early morning. A change is anticipated from January 7, when light to moderate rain may occur in a few coastal areas. Tamil Nadu Weather Report Heavy Rainfall Alert for Key DistrictsThe intensity of rainfall is expected to increase significantly from January 8 to 10. Heavy rainfall is likely in one or two places in the following regions: January 8–9: Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram,...
Puducherry/New Delhi: IPS officer Isha Singh, who recently gained public acclaim for her firm action against a political functionary during a public meeting of actor Vijay 's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) , has been transferred to Delhi as part of a nationwide bureaucratic reshuffle. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued orders on Tuesday, transferring 49 senior IAS and IPS officers across the country. The transfer list includes significant movements in the Puducherry cadre. While IAS officer Padma Jaishwal has been moved from Puducherry to Delhi, her place will be taken by Ginny Singh from Delhi. In the police hierarchy, Puducherry IG Ajit Kumar Singla has also been shifted to Delhi. The Officer in the Spotlight Following the IG, Isha Singh, who served as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Puducherry since 2024, has been transferred to the national capital. A 2021-batch IPS officer from Maharashtra, Singh had built a reputation for efficiency and integrity during her...
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