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Dravidian ideologue L Ganesan, former MP and DMK stalwart who championed Tamil linguistic and social justice causes, passed away at 91 in Thanjavur. He served in state assemblies, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha, leaving a lasting political legacy

The Government Railway Police Secunderabad arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from passengers travelling on the Nanded Express. Gold worth Rs 25 lakh was recovered from the accused, who were caught after getting down at Cherlapally station.

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries near the Palk Strait. The incident has renewed concerns among fishing communities, who are urging Indian authorities to intervene for their release.

Farmers from Tamil Nadu are travelling to Hyderabad to sell palm jaggery directly to customers. Made from palm sap, the traditional sweetener is slowly gaining popularity on the city’s outskirts for its natural taste and perceived health benefits.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Amit Shah, asserting that neither the BJP nor the RSS could make electoral gains in the state and predicting a DMK victory in the 2026 Assembly polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Tamil Nadu from January 13 to 15 and celebrate Pongal with farmers, as the BJP steps up rural outreach and alliance-building efforts in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections.

A Tamil Nadu man carrying a licensed handgun was detained while attempting to enter Vijay-led TVK rally in Puducherry. Police enforced strict crowd control after the Karur stampede, limiting entry via QR codes and deploying 1,500 personnel 

TVK chief Vijay held his first public rally in Puducherry, praising CM N Rangasamy’s government for impartiality and criticizing Tamil Nadu’s DMK. He urged attention to Puducherry’s statehood demand and hinted at DMK lessons in the 2026 TN Assembly elections

India’s bid to reclaim the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended with a 1-5 loss to Germany in the semifinal at Chennai. Anmol Ekka scored India’s lone goal. Germany will face Spain in the final, India meet Argentina for bronze

Police in Erode have denied permission for TVK chief Vijay’s December 16 public meeting after inspecting the proposed seven-acre venue and concluding it cannot accommodate the expected 70,000 attendees. Officials have asked K A Sengottaiyan to identify an alternative location

A Class 12 student from a Kumbakonam government school died after being allegedly assaulted by 14 Class 11 students during an inter-class clash. Severely injured by a wooden stick, he succumbed despite treatment. Police arrested the juveniles and will upgrade charges to murder

Southern Railway has announced special trains and temporary coach augmentations across Tamil Nadu and Kerala to support passengers affected by widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The measures, part of a nationwide rail initiative, include additional services and over 116 extra coaches deployed on high-demand routes.

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised the Union government for what he called deliberate neglect of the state’s demands ahead of the Parliament session. He said Tamil Nadu’s MPs will press for dues, project approvals, and accountability on key federal issues

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that the state is prepared for a “language war” if the Union government attempts to impose Hindi. Speaking at the Southern Rising Summit, he accused the Centre of weakening federalism and economically penalising performing state

Election Commission officials will review Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls from November 24–26. The exercise, underway across nine states and three UTs, includes field inspections and assessments of BLO work, media coordination and voter awareness as political challenges reach the Supreme Court.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lauded Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, highlighting his enduring contributions to healthcare, education, rural development, and water security. He emphasised Baba’s belief that compassion translates into meaningful service for society’s welfare

The AIADMK on Thursday held a protest in Chennai alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and accusing the DMK government of deploying its workers for the task. Former minister D. Jayakumar led the demonstration near Rajarathinam Stadium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, promoting India as a global organic farming hub. He released Rs 18,000 crore under PM-KISAN for nine crore farmers and emphasised sustainable farming to tackle soil and climate challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to pay tribute at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birth centenary celebrations in Puttaparthi, release a commemorative coin and stamps, and inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025.