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Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) Apr 7 (PTI) TVK General Secretary 'Bussy' N Anand on Tuesday said party chief and actor Vijay will be campaigning in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin on April 8. Speaking to reporters here, Anand said, "Exact schedule and places will be informed later through the TVK website once permission is secured from the police." However, he said it is not yet clear whether there will be a road show in Tirunelveli or not. "He will also be going to Tuticorin to meet his fans and cadres, but he will not be addressing the gathering there," Anand added. Vijay's campaign schedule in Chennai, originally set for Villivakkam and T Nagar constituencies on April 6 and 7, has been cancelled amid rumours that police permission was denied. However, police sources said permission had been granted for an hour. PTI JR ROH
Chennai: Hours before Union home minister Amit Shah was to arrive in Madurai, Thuglak editor and an associate of Shah, S Gurumurthy on Saturday met PMK founder S Ramadoss. The PMK leader, however, ruled out the possibility of meeting Amit Shah during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu.Gurumurthy met Ramadoss for the second time amid reported tension within PMK regarding alliance strategies and insistence by Anbumani Ramadoss to remain party president. The hour-long meeting took place at the T Nagar residence of A K Vijay Mahesh, son of former Union minister and PMK leader A K Moorthy, sources sai ...Read More >
Chennai/Sivaganga, Jul 1 (PTI) The opposition in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday mounted pressure on the ruling DMK over the custodial death of a temple security guard in the state's Sivaganga district, demanding a CBI probe into the matter, even as the state government initiated action against policemen, including putting the district police chief on "compulsory wait". Also, a DSP was placed under suspension. The matter also came up before the Madras High Court bench in Madurai, which appointed an Enquiry Officer to look into the issue and submit a report on July 8, while allowing a CB-CID probe into ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 5 (PTI) The AIADMK was open to forging electoral ties with parties opposed to the ruling DMK, and even TVK founder actor Vijay was welcome to join hands to dislodge that party, its general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said here on Saturday. Launching the party's election campaign logo of a raised fist with two leaves, and AIADMK flag in the background, Palaniswami said all political parties with a unanimous view of dislodging the DMK should strengthen the combine and contest together. "This is our objective. We will be happy to have in our alliance such parties keen on sendi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to undertake a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound Bihar. A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi was told by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the poll panel, that he has preliminary objections to the petitions. Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj Among 29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Endorsing Betting Apps. Besides Dwivedi, senior ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Aug 21 (PTI) The Assembly poll next year will see the TVK scripting a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's political history similar to the achievements of the regional parties in the 1967 and 1977 Assembly elections, actor-politician Vijay, who heads the TVK, said here on Thursday. Referring to the maiden victory of the DMK in 1967 and the memorable victory a decade later of the AIADMK under M G Ramachandran, Vijay said his TVK party will set a record in Tamil Nadu's political history in the 2026 Assembly election. "TVK's politics is real, emotional, for the betterment of peopl ...Read More >
Jaipur, Sep 14 (PTI) Senior litterateur Dr Jitendra Kumar Soni was presented with the Hindi Sewa Award on Sunday by the language and library department of the Rajasthan government here. The award ceremony took place on Hindi Diwas at the Sawai Mansingh Medical College, where Dr Soni received the award in the art, culture, and tourism category. It was presented to him by Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa. Dr Soni has published approximately fifteen original, translated, and edited works in Hindi and Rajasthani. He has also been honoured with the 'Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar' from the S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The release date of "Son of Sardaar 2", featuring Ajay Devgn, has been postponed by a week and will now hit the big screen worldwide on August 1, the makers said on Saturday. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to "Son of Sardaar", which was released in 2012. It is produced by Devgn alongside Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It will also feature Mrunal Thakur and Vindu Dara Singh. The makers shared the news with a post on the official Instagram handle. The text over the poster mentioned, "The Laughter Riot Just Got A New Date. 'Son of Sardaar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) "Son of Sardaar 2", featuring Ajay Devgn in the lead, has crossed the mark of Rs 20 crore nett at the box office during its opening weekend. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to "Son of Sardaar". Also starring Mrunal Thakur and Vindu Dara Singh, the film released in theatres on August 1. It is produced by Devgn alongside Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. According to the trade tracking website Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 24.75 crore nett during its opening weekend. "Son of Sardaar 2" opened with Rs 7.25 crore. It earned Rs 8. 25 crore ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Sep 13 (PTI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's address from atop his campaign vehicle here on Saturday was marred by audio issues and out of his 20-minute speech, barely one to two minutes was audible and clear. Cadres, fans and the people who had gathered in thousands chanted 'Vijay, Vijay' as his speech became almost incomprehensible barring some remarks, words and points. "Will you vote for the DMK? he asked after raising a number of questions seeking to push the Chief Minister M K Stalin-led government to a tight corner. One of his key accusation was t ...Read More >
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami predicted the DMK government's downfall in six months. He criticized the ruling party for relying on former minister Senthil Balaji. Palaniswami alleged Senthil Balaji's past political affiliations and future intentions. He promised action against false cases if AIADMK returns to power. The leader also highlighted neglected projects and the spread of ganja culture. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami slammed the ruling DMK government, stating it w ...Read More >
Chennai/Karur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 29 (PTI) TVK chief and actor-politician Vijay "deliberately" reached late at Velusamypuram in Karur district, leading to overcrowding and restlessness among the people, gathered to attend his rally on September 27, according to an FIR into the stampede in which at least 41 people have died and 60 were injured. While the FIR didn't name the TVK chief and was against three party office-bearers: Mathyiyalagan (Karur district secretary), Bussy N Anand (state general secretary), and CTR Nirmal Kumar (state joint secretary), it said Vijay held roadshows without permi ...Read More >
Stocktwits - The post-mortem report of a 29-year-old temple security guard, who died in Tamil Nadu (NSE:TNNP) police custody, showed he had suffered multiple injuries, including to his head and chest, reports said. "The post-mortem was videographed [as per the Madras high court directions in cases of custodial deaths]. There was contusion in the head and chest," the officer told Hindustan Times, on the condition of anonymity. Opposition party AIADMK on Tuesday, July 1, demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI (NSE:CBI)) probe into the custodial death of the security guard in Sivaganga ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 30 (PTI) Telugu Titans registered a 37-28 win over Patna Pirates courtesy a brilliant performance from Vijay Malik in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. Malik was unstoppable on the night, scoring a Super 10. This is Telugu Titans' third win in a row, which has helped them move into the top three. Patna Pirates' Ayan Lohchab also shone with a Super 10 of his own, keeping his side in the contest with some fine raids. However, his efforts were not enough as the Titans played a strong all-round game and held their nerve in the crucial moments to secure the victory. Telugu Tit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) It has been 30 years to the day since he made his debut with "Barsaat". Bobby Deol's career has been a rollercoaster ride since, the dizzying highs and terrible lows that could make for a film script all its own, and it is almost as if a star has been reborn -- complete with a new fan base and roles in all shades of grey. The chocolate box hero, better known as Dharmendra's son when he hit the screens in "Barsaat" opposite another debutante and star kid Twinkle Khanna on October 6, 1995, has evolved into the character actor who grabs attention with his turn as the villa ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 1 (PTI) The opposition AIADMK on Tuesday demanded a CBI probe into the Sivaganga custodial death, saying people had lost faith in the state police. Chief Minister M K Stalin said action has been initiated into the matter, which includes the arrest of five policemen. AIADMK chief and Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami slammed Stalin over the incident and said "people and us" don't believe the "drama" enacted by the CM on the matter. Referring to reports, Palaniswami claimed that the post-mortem on the victim, security guard Ajithkumar, revealed a number of injuries on ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami declared that DMK's dream of winning 200 seats in the next Assembly election will be shattered, predicting 210 seats for the AIADMK combine. He criticized the DMK government for failing to fulfill 2021 poll promises and alleged corruption. Palaniswami also vowed to complete the Harur Kumaran Dam if his party returns to power. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's dream of his DMK winning 200 seats in next year's Assembly election will be shattered, said AIADM ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 9 (PTI) Police arrested a 37-year-old man on Thursday for making a hoax call to the police control room post midnight about planting a bomb at actor-politician Vijay's Neelankarai residence here, said officials. The man has been identified as Shabik, said police sources. On getting a call, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was sent to the spot early in the morning, and checks were carried out, but nothing was found, police officials added. Police at the scene said they started the search around 3 am. Initially, the search was conducted outside the house. Later, when ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 13 (PTI) Founder-chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, actor-politician Vijay on Sunday slammed the DMK regime over "custodial deaths" and alleged the "empty, publicity-model DMK sarkar has now got transformed into a sorry model sarkar." Addressing TVK's protest rally here, seeking justice for the death of alleged custodial torture victim Ajith Kumar of Sivaganga district, Vijay said the victim hailed from an ordinary family and Chief Minister M K Stalin apologised to the Kumar's family and it is appropriate. This is the first time Vijay has led a protest demonstration and TVK cadre ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
CHENNAI/KARUR, Sep 29: TVK chief and actor-politician Vijay "deliberately" reached late at Velusamypuram in Karur district, leading to overcrowding and restlessness among the people, gathered to attend his rally on September 27, according to an FIR into the stampede in which at least 41 people have died and 60 were injured. While the FIR didn't name the TVK chief and was against three party office-bearers: Mathyiyalagan (Karur district secretary), Bussy N Anand (state general secretary), and CTR Nirmal Kumar (state joint secretary), it said Vijay held roadshows without permission before reach ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Thane, Sep 13 (PTI) Three officials of a local fund audit office in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district have been arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 16,500 to manipulate a report, an official said on Saturday. Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught assistant director Sharad Raghunath Jadhav (53), assistant audit officer Siddharth Vijay Shetye (45), and Satej Shantaram Ghwali (38), a peon, accepting the bribe money, said Avinash Patil, deputy superintendent of police, ACB, Ratnagiri. "The trio was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe at the Local ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli/Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 13 (PTI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay encountered an audio glitch at the launch of his maiden state-wide campaign in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday. The actor, who was swarmed by his followers in thousands at Tiruchirappalli and Ariyalur, targetted both the Centre and the DMK government in the state, and said without mincing words that he entered politics only with the intention of serving the people and not for earning wealth. Commencing his 'I am coming,' state-wide campaign ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election due by March-April next ye ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 14 (PTI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Sunday claimed that the huge turnout and people's love for him witnessed at the start of his maiden state-wide political tour in Tiruchirappalli in central Tamil Nadu will rattle his political rivals. Referring to Chief Minister MK Stalin's veiled attack on him, he asked if it was not the tradition of Tamils to welcome the new. Recalling criticism of several parties against him by stating that, "Vijay will not venture out and he will not meet the people," he said they have now started to lament in a new way after seeing the huge t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Individual investors Paresh Mohanlal Parekh and Vijay Mohanlal Parekh divested a total of 6.02 per cent stake in Jyoti CNC Automation for Rs 1,489 crore through open market transactions on Monday, the exchange data showed. According to the bulk deal data on the NSE, Paresh and Vijay Parekh offloaded 68.50 lakh shares each of Gujarat-based Jyoti CNC Automation. Also Read | Maharashtra Chakka Jam on July 01: Transport Operators Threaten Indefinite Strike From Tuesday Over E-Challan, Penalties; Check Their Key Demands and Other Details. The transaction was executed in t ...Read More >
Chennai/Sivaganga, Jul 1 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday ordered transferring to the CBI the probe into the Sivaganga custodial death of a 29-year-old man as the opposition mounted pressure seeking central agency investigation. The state government also initiated action against policemen, including putting the district police chief on "compulsory wait". Also, a DSP was placed under suspension. The CM said he was anguished to know that Ajithkumar, picked up for enquiry died under mysterious circumstances in Tiruppuvanam "only because of the assault by the police during i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The release date of "Son of Sardaar 2", featuring Ajay Devgn, has been postponed by a week and will now hit the big screen worldwide on August 1, the makers said on Saturday. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to "Son of Sardaar", which was released in 2012. It is produced by Devgn alongside Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It will also feature Mrunal Thakur and Vindu Dara Singh. Also Read | 'Special Ops 2': Kay Kay Menon Reveals R&AW Officer Himmat Singh's Watch Has Its Own Fanbase. The makers shared the news with a post on the official Ins ...Read More >