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CM M K Stalin criticised AIADMK for renewing its BJP alliance, urging DMK workers to follow Karunanidhi’s principles, protect Tamil Nadu’s rights, and prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections through unity and commitment.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin defended the DMK's welfare work and criticised opposition leader EPS. In Mayiladuthurai, he announced projects worth Rs 7,360 crore, launched new infrastructure plans, and reiterated support for women, farmers, and fishermen, especially on Katchatheevu

Taking to his X timeline, the actor wrote, "If the invite from the Academy is a joy, then the congratulatory message from the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has added more joy. Thank you very much."

Makkal Needhi Maiam, an ally of Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, on Wednesday declared its president Kamal Haasan as its nominee for the June 19 biennial election to the Rajya Sabha

Exuding confidence of his DMK retaining power in next year's Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin said "Version 2.0 loading in 2026 "

"Bharathidasan's contributions to Dravidian culture and his timeless songs are invaluable. He paved the way for the movement's ideals and took immense pride in the Tamil language. His songs were the foundation of the Self-Respect Movement led by Periyar," Stalin said in the Assembly.

Making the announcement in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, CM Stalin said the committee would submit its interim report by January 2026 and a final report within two years

Tamil Nadu CM welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on the issue of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's pending assent to bills adopted by the State Assembly, hailing it as 'historic,' and a victory for all State governments in the country

The Pamban sea bridge is all set to improve connectivity to this spiritual destination flocked by devotees from across the country. Built at a cost of over Rs 550 crore, this is India's first vertical sea-lift bridge

The inauguration coincides with the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, that will be celebrated across the country on April 6, marking the birth of Lord Rama

In a letter on Thursday, CM Stalin urged party members to mobilise MGNREGA beneficiaries for the protest, which will take place at two locations in every union across the state.

The BJP staged a black flag protest against the meeting, criticising Stalin for not showing similar urgency in addressing critical issues such as the Cauvery and Mullaiperiyar water-sharing disputes with Karnataka and Kerala.

In the meeting, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the delimitation of LS seats was hanging like the "sword of Damocles," and alleged the BJP government was going ahead on the issue without any consultation.

The strike, which began at 6 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., is also aimed at highlighting long-pending demands, including a fare revision, a government-run ride-hailing app, and a ban on bike taxis.

In the run-up to the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, the DMK is carrying out a "fresh make-up to an old drama" to escape opposition among people to its rule and the alleged corruption and dictatorial attitude of Stalin's family, the BJP leader told reporters.

The TN Chief Minister and DMK president said a higher population appeared to be the criterion to get more MPs

He stated that Tamil Nadu, which has been at the forefront of development indices, would be severely affected by this process. Currently, Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats, but CM Stalin warned that the state could lose as many as eight seats due to delimitation, which is based on population figures

V.P. Sesuraja, president of the Traditional Indian Fishermen Welfare Association, stated that the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen on four separate occasions this month alone. Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 119 fishermen and 16 boats have been apprehended.

By laying down a condition that the Union government would not release the ‘Samagra Shiksha’ funds to the southern State until it accepts the three-language policy under the NEP, the Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has triggered an avoidable confrontation

Kamal Haasan, who founded the political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), aligned himself with the INDIA bloc during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and campaigned extensively for the DMK-led front in Tamil Nadu