In a significant legal blow to actor Vijay, the Madras High Court has upheld a Rs 1.5 crore tax penalty imposed by the Income Tax Department and dismissed his appeal challenging the levy. The penalty is linked to the alleged non-disclosure of additional income derived from the 2015 film Puli. According to the Income Tax Department, during tax searches conducted in 2015, it was revealed that of Vijay’s total remuneration of around Rs 15 crore, nearly Rs 5 crore was paid in cash and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu during a massive NDA rally ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. At the rally, Modi accused the DMK of running a “CMC government,” which he described as an acronym for “Corruption, Mafia, and Crime,” claiming that these three elements have been flourishing under their rule. He asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu are ready for change and emphasized that the NDA, under BJP leadership, i

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi triggered a major political controversy on Tuesday after walking out of the state Assembly session, refusing to deliver the speech prepared by the MK Stalin-led DMK government. His sudden exit, captured on video, showed him leaving the premises and departing in his official car, drawing immediate attention across political and public circles. Soon after, the Raj Bhavan released a detailed 13-point explanation accusing the state government of disrespecting the natio

In the run-up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Congress has begun seeking a greater share of seats from its ally, the DMK, while simultaneously warming up to actor Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). According to sources, senior Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu have been trying to convince the party high command in Delhi to explore an understanding with Vijay, leveraging his growing popularity not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Kerala and Puducherry. The DMK, which

Actor Vijay, leader of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made it clear that his party will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections without forming alliances with the ruling DMK or the BJP. Addressing a packed rally in Madurai, Vijay emphasized that TVK would not be playing second fiddle to any established Dravidian party, including the AIADMK and DMK. His stance signifies a bold political move as he prepares to introduce his party to

The battle for the Vice Presidential election has sparked a political tug-of-war among Opposition parties as they debate over their candidate. Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has emerged as a key player in these discussions, urging the Opposition to avoid a Tamil vs Tamil fight. This request has put the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) in a difficult position, particularly as the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) has already announced CP Radhakrish

O Panneerselvam (OPS), a three-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and leader of the AIADMK, has announced his decision to quit the BJP alliance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision is a significant blow to the BJP’s election plans in the state, particularly as OPS holds substantial sway in the influential Thevar community from the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The decision follows OPS’ exclusion from high-profile meetings

Khushbu Sundar, a prominent actor and politician, has been appointed as one of the Vice-Presidents of BJP Tamil Nadu. Expressing her excitement, Khushbu shared her gratitude for the opportunity and revealed her immediate focus on strengthening the BJP's grassroots presence, particularly in South Chennai. She emphasized the importance of reaching out to voters directly, possibly through door-to-door campaigning, to educate them on the work done by Prime Mi

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has decided to postpone filing his Rajya Sabha nomination following controversy surrounding his recent comments about the Kannada language. The nomination, which was originally scheduled for this week, has reportedly been deferred until after the release of his upcoming film Thug Life. The decision was taken after strong backlash erupted in Karnataka over his remarks that “Kannada is born out of Tamil.”

In a major judgment that followed a highly publicized five-month trial, a Chennai Mahila Court has sentenced biryani vendor Gnanasekaran to life imprisonment for the brutal sexual assault of a 19-year-old student inside Anna University. The convict must serve a minimum of 30 years before any chance of parole and was also fined Rs 90,000. The crime, which took place on December 23, 2024, involved the accused trespassing into the campus, attacking the victim&rsq

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 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

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 ‘

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami declared on Sunday that his party would lead a grand alliance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK and ensure electoral victory. Speaking at a public meeting in Vellore district, he dismissed DMK’s claims of ideological unity and emphasized that alliances are formed strategically to consolidate votes.   Despite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ruling out an alliance, Palaniswami remained confi