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  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to launch the Thai Maman Gold Ring scheme in Madurai, providing one-gram gold rings to children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026. The first phase covers 1.28 lakh rings statewide 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay may visit Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple on September 28 after official engagements. Temple officials said he may be asked to sign a faith declaration before entering the inner shrines, while police said the visit remains unconfirmed

Madurai police have booked a government school headmistress for alleged abetment of suicide after a 16-year-old Dalit girl died by suicide following an alleged casteist remark and humiliation during an admission interaction. Police are examining CCTV footage and possible SC/ST Act charges

The Centre will begin selling onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in Delhi from Thursday as retail prices rise across India. Nafed, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar will conduct the intervention using buffer stock.

AIADMK leader R B Udayakumar's remarks about actor Trisha and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay triggered backlash from TVK workers and fans. A TVK functionary filed a police complaint seeking action, while Trisha's supporters protested the comments in Madurai

Kacheguda Railway Station, one of Hyderabad's most iconic heritage landmarks, has completed 110 years of service. The station continues to blend historic architecture with modern facilities while serving around 50,000 passengers daily and housing a popular rail museum.

Indian Railways has converted three special train services from Hyderabad into regular services due to rising passenger demand. The trains include Kacheguda–Tuticorin, Hyderabad–Kanyakumari and Charlapalli–Shalimar routes, improving connectivity between Telangana and southern and eastern parts of the country.

Two persons were detained under the Goondas Act in Madurai for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders for black marketing, the first such action in Tamil Nadu. Authorities assured adequate fuel supplies, urging the public to avoid panic buying despite rumours of shortages

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off the Palamedu Jallikattu with 1,000+ bulls and 500 tamers. Actor Soori attended, prizes included cars and tractors. Over 2,000 police managed crowds; 57 injured. Finale set at Alanganallur January 17

The Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, upheld a single judge’s order permitting lighting of a lamp on the ‘Deepathoon’ stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill, affirming the site belongs to the Lord Subramania Swamy Temple, hailed as a victory by devotees

India defeated Switzerland 5-0 in Madurai to qualify for the FIH Men's World Cup quarterfinals. Manmeet Singh scored twice on his birthday, while Sharda Nand Tiwari converted two penalty corners. India topped Pool B with nine points from three matches

Tamil Nadu BJP will hold a booth committee conference in Dindigul to strengthen grassroots support. Senior leaders will guide party cadres on voter outreach and digital strategies for the 2026 elections.

Fire and rescue services personnel battled for about two hours to douse the flames

January 31 to March 28, Train No. 07191 Kacheguda - Madurai with service on Mondays has been extended between January 27 and March 31 and Train No. 07192 Madurai - Kacheguda with service on Wednesdays has been extended from January 29 and April 2.

Amidst apprehension of the Kanmois getting breached, people found it difficult to safeguard their belongings as the water flooded their houses

Police, who were on the lookout for Srikanth for the last few days, arrested him in Madurai and produced him before a local court to obtain a transit warrant

It is now speculated that ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’ fame actress Jaya Prada has also joined the shooting schedule with its lead actor Prabhas and actress Imanvi who will be making her debut with the historical drama.

SCR officials requested citizens to make note of the change in the train schedule and plan their travel accordingly.

As per Karthik, Rajinikanth's idol weighs 250 kg. "For us, Rajinikanth is God. I have built a temple for him as a mark of respect," he said.

Earlier on Friday, the Tamil Nadu government informed that 49 Tamils stranded in Israel have returned home safely