It’s 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The day began with a quest for clarity, but the moon rises over a state still waiting for the “action” call.
KS Alagiri says Cong is determined to share power in govt
Dravidar Kazhagam leader K.S. Alagiri has said his party is firmly committed to sharing in governmental power following the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Congress leader confirms meeting with Vijay
Actor-turned-political figure Praveen Chakravarthy has confirmed that he recently met actor-politician Vijay amid growing discussions on political alignments ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
DMK govt sets new record in paddy procurement: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday announced that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government has set a new record in procuring paddy from farmers during its tenure, surpassing the amount purchased under the previous AIADMK regime.
Gold price rises in Chennai
Gold prices continued their upward trend in Chennai on Wednesday, with jewellery gold hitting record-high levels, reflecting ongoing strong demand ahead of the festival season.
ISRO exam on Pongal draws objection from Madurai MP
Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan has written to the Union Minister and the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) urging them to reconsider the schedule of ISRO’s recruitment exam, originally set for January 15, which falls on Pongal, a major cultural festival in Tamil Nadu.
Over 34,000 buses to operate during Pongal holidays
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that over 34,000 buses will run across the state during the Pongal holiday period from January 9 to January 14 to help travellers reach their hometowns smoothly for the festival.
Regupathy hits out at Amit Shah
Tamil Nadu minister S. Regupathy launched a strong critique of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying the BJP leader has no place in the politics of the state and asserting that the party’s influence will not grow in Tamil Nadu.
2026 polls: PMK Joins AIADMK alliance
The election campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has taken a decisive turn with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) officially joining forces with the AIADMK-led alliance
EPS releases sector-wise corruption list against DMK govt
AIADMK leader and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday released a detailed list alleging large-scale corruption across multiple departments under the DMK government, submitting the dossier to Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi and calling for a thorough probe.
