Tamil Nadu BJP president and senior leader detained for defying Section 144 while demanding court-ordered hilltop Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram.
EC Warns of PMK mango symbol freeze
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has warned that Pattali Makkal Katchi’s (PMK) iconic mango symbol could be frozen for allocation if the ongoing leadership dispute between founder S. Ramadoss and his son Anbumani Ramadoss continues unresolved.
IndiGo cancels over 180 flights from 3 major airports
Domestic carrier IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the Gurugram-based airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty and rest-period norms for pilots.
Madurai HC questions State Over Thiruparankundram row
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court fired rapid questions at the Tamil Nadu government today over the contentious Karthigai Deepam lighting on Thiruparankundram hilltop, where a single judge’s December 1 order allowing petitioners like Ram Ravikumar and nine others to light the lamp at the ancient Deepa Thoon pillar was defied, sparking chaos yesterday.
After rain, shine in city
After four days of rain, Chennai saw sunlight today, bringing joy to its residents who welcomed the warmth.
Producer AVM Saravanan passes away
AVM Saravanan, one of the most respected names in Tamil cinema and the torchbearer of the iconic AVM Productions, passed away following age-related health complications.
Super show
The recognition by NITI Aayog of more than fifty “best standards” adopted by Tamil Nadu’s higher-education system is not just a badge of honour — it is a validation of decades of consistent effort to make university-level education accessible, inclusive, and quality-driven.
Akhanda 2 to storm theatres tomorrow
The much-awaited film Akhanda 2: Thandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, is all set to hit the screens on Friday, December 5, 2025, with its Tamil-dubbed version releasing alongside the Telugu original.
Aishwarya Rajesh’s film titled Oh..! Sukumari
The film starring Thiruveer and Aishwarya Rajesh has been officially titled Oh..! Sukumari. After its formal launch last month, the makers revealed the name on December 3, 2025 — ending the interim tag of “Production No. 2.”
