Chennai is immersed in colour, culture, and tradition as Tamil Nadu celebrates the harvest festival of Pongal with the grand Chennai Sangamam, Namma Ooru Thiruvizha. Held from January 14 to 18, the five-day cultural festival showcases the richness of Tamil heritage through performances by over 250 renowned artists and more than 1,500 folk performers from across the state. Inaugurated by the Chief Minister, the festival highlights Tamil identity, pride, and inclusivity. Beyond music and dance, Chennai Sangamam offers traditional food, handicrafts, and folk games, turning the city into a vibrant cultural celebration.
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The minister detailed his experience on IndiGo flight 6E 7191, which was scheduled to depart Chennai at 9:10am but was delayed by more than two hours
Three months after the tragic Karur stampede, actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay is under the CBI scanner. Summoned to Delhi, the TVK chief faced over seven hours of questioning as investigators probed alleged lapses at his rally. From his delayed arrival to continuing his speech despite reports of people fainting, tough questions were raised. Vijay denied responsibility, stating that neither he nor his party caused the stampede and that his presence could have worsened the chaos. With political tensions rising and statements being verified, the case now casts a shadow over Vijay’s political debut.
A key focus of the park will be the development of Tamil-first foundational AI models, inspired by the legacy of the ancient Sangam academies.
TAPS will be mandatory for all eligible employees joining service from January 1, 2026. Employees governed by CPS who retire on or after that date will also be covered, subject to the rules to be notified.
The IMD said surface winds of 35–45 kmph are likely at times over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Daggers are drawn in the war for Tamil Nadu. Ahead of the assembly polls, the BJP has sealed an alliance with the AIADMK. Now, the NDA has expanded further with Pattali Makkal Katchi chief Anbumani Ramadoss announcing his party’s tie-up with AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. The BJP has welcomed the move, signalling that more regional players could soon join the NDA fold. Meanwhile, Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a sharp counterattack, accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of spreading fake narratives to polarise voters — days after Shah accused the DMK government of being anti-Hindu. As alliances harden and rhetoric intensifies, one wildcard looms large. Superstar Vijay’s TVK could become the X-factor that reshapes Tamil Nadu’s political equation. In a state where margins matter and identity politics run deep, the final outcome may hinge on how Vijay performs.
In a major setback for the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, the Madras High Court has dismissed the state’s plea to block the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop the Deepathoon at Thiruparankundram in Madurai. The court ruled that the ancient structure stands on Devasthanam temple land and upheld the devotees’ right to light the Deepam, rejecting the government’s law-and-order concerns as unfounded. Making strong observations, the High Court warned that peace cannot be breached unless it is state-sponsored and accused the administration of attempting to pit communities against each other for political ends. The Waqf Board’s claim over the land was termed “mischievous,” with the bench reminding the state of its responsibility to maintain public order. While the Opposition hailed the verdict as a win for the rule of law, the DMK has announced plans to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court, ensuring the Deepam controversy remains a key political flashpoint ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The notice is linked to the Karur stampede case, in which 41 people were killed and over 60 others injured during a political rally addressed by Vijay in Tamil Nadu on September 27.





