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NEW DELHI: Union minister and BJP national president JP Nadda announced that every household in Puducherry would receive two free gas cylinders a year if the NDA returns to power, as he flagged off the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's mega bike rally ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.Speaking at the rally, also attended by Union minister and BJP election in-charge for Puducherry Mansukh Mandaviya, Nadda said the NDA 2.0 government would prioritise the Union territory's "economic development" th ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 7 (ANI): Union Minister JP Nadda and BJP Election In-Charge for Puducherry and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday flagged off Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha's mega 'bike rally,' ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing the gathering at the campaign rally, Nadda assured that the NDA 2.0 government would focus on the "economic development" of Puducherry. He encouraged the Yuva Morcha members to propagate the promises of the BJP to every household, in ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 7 (ANI): Union Minister JP Nadda and BJP Election In-Charge for Puducherry and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday flagged off Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha's mega 'bike rally,' ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing the gathering at the campaign rally, Nadda assured that the NDA 2.0 government would focus on the "economic development" of Puducherry. He encouraged the Yuva Morcha members to propagate the promises of the BJP to every household, in ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has taken the two most painful episodes of his political journey so far and placed them squarely at the centre of his election campaign. Speaking at a recent campaign rally, the actor-turned-politician alleged that both the Karur stampede and the delay in the release of his film JanaNayagan were not accidents or bureaucratic setbacks, but deliberate acts intended to weaken him ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. "I don't need to tell you h ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of having plotted to cause violence in Tamil Nadu, "like what happened in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur" and asserted that it was outmanoeuvred. Addressing a DMK rally here for the upcoming Assembly polls, Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, listed schemes implemented in Tiruchirappalli region by his government. He referred to initiatives including Panchapur bus terminus, mini-stadium, jallikattu ar ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Signalling an early push towards the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the BJP on Monday appointed Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal as the party's election in-charge for the State. BJP national president JP Nadda also named Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Murlidhar Mohol as co-in-charges, underlining the central leadership's intent to tighten organisational control and accelerate alliance negotiations in the politically crucial southern State. Goyal replac ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Holiday List 2026: As the current year draws to a close, the Tamil Nadu government has released a comprehensive list of dates that are marked as public holidays in 2026. The public holidays list will be followed by state government offices, banks, educational institutions and other organisations in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and other cities in Tamil Nadu. Notably, Thai Poosam and Deepavali will both occur on Sundays, specifically on February 1 and November 8, respectively. Public ...Read More >
The much-awaited film starring Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa, Ravi Mohan, and Sreeleela has completed shooting and is now set for a grand festive release. Parasakthi, the latest directorial venture of Sudha Kongara, has officially wrapped its shoot. The makers confirmed that filming has been completed and the movie is now moving into post-production. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on January 14, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival, one of Tamil cinema's most competitive and celebrated ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, which concluded on Sunday, marked a striking departure from the Hindu nationalist imagery that has often defined his public appearances. This time, there were no chants of "Jai Sri Ram," cow-feeding rituals, or temple visits. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Instead, Modi focused on infrastructure and economic projects worth over Rs 19,000 crore, signaling a strategic shift toward d ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking moment that bridges the worlds of global sport and Indian cinema, Wimbledon has paid tribute to Indian actor Thalapathy Vijay and his much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan, a first in the prestigious tennis tournament's history. The tribute came in the wake of an electrifying men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, widely hailed as one of the greatest matches ever played at Centre Court. As Sinner lifted the trophy in front of a roaring crowd, W ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay was honoured at the ongoing edition of the Wimbledon marking an unprecedented crossover of cinema and sport. Wimbledon has paid tribute to Indian cinema for the very first time finals, where Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in an electrifying clash against Carlos Alcaraz. As the crowd roared and Centre Court witnessed history, Wimbledon's official social media handle dropped a surprise post that sent fans into a frenzy. The visual mir ...Read More >
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has announced an extension for the distribution of Pongal gift hampers to eligible ration card holders, allowing them to collect their hampers until January 25, 2025. This decision comes as many families as possible, including those in Sri Lankan refugee camps, have yet to receive their hampers. Out of the 2.2 crore eligible ration card holders, around 1.87 crore beneficiaries have already collected their hampers. To ensure the remaining families can partici ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewall, who has been on a fast unto death since November 26 at the Khanauri border in Punjab. "On the cusp of Pongal, a festival celebrating farmers and their sacrifices, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, lies on his 47th day of a fast-unto-death. His demands are genuine, yet his health deteriorates w ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to release outstanding wage dues to the tune of ₹1,056 crore accumulated so far under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Due to complete exhaustion of wage funds based on the Labour Budget, wages to the tune of ₹1,056 crore were pending to be disbursed to the workers under MGNREGS Tamil Nadu for the past two months, Mr. Stalin said. During 2024-25, Tamil Nad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) The UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) scheduled for January 15 has been postponed on account of festivals, including Makar Sakranti and Pongal, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday. The exam for admission to PhD programmes, awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as assistant professors is being conducted from January 3 to January 16 for 85 subjects in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Also Read | BPSC Examination Row: Khan Sir Ref ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) The UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) scheduled for January 15 has been postponed on account of festivals, including Makar Sakranti and Pongal, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday. The exam for admission to PhD programmes, awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as assistant professors is being conducted from January 3 to January 16 for 85 subjects in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday postponed the UGC-NET December 2024 Exam scheduled on 15th January 2025. The decision was made after the NTA received multiple representations requesting the postponement due to Pongal , Makar Sankranti , and other festivals on the same date. The NTA announced that the new exam date will be announced later. Meanwhile, the examination scheduled for January 16, 2025, remained unchanged and would be conducted as planned. The UGC-NET exam, co ...Read More >
CHENNAI: National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday postponed the UGC-NET December 2024 Exam scheduled on 15th January 2025 after receiving representations to postpone the UGC NET December 2024 examination on account of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and other festivals on 15th January 2025. The New date of exam will announce later, as per reports. Examination scheduled on 16th January 2025 will be conducted as per earlier schedule. Earlier, Chief Minister Stalin has urged Union Education Minister Dhar ...Read More >
The Pongal release date of Ajith Kumar's Vidaamuyarchi might be connected with its ambitious OTT deal. Here's all you need to know. Kollywood star Ajith Kumar will entice fans with two ambitious projects: Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly. The teaser for the former was released recently and received a fairly positive response from fans. However, it was speculated that Good Bad Ugly would be released earlier on Pongal's occasion, while Vidaamuyarchi will witness a summer release. But, it was revea ...Read More >
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has rescheduled the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation exam to be held in January 2025, in consideration of major festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal. While earlier scheduled on January 14, 2025, the exams will now be held on January 16, 2025; further, the entire revised exam schedule for the Foundation course is placed for January 12, 16, 18, and 20, 2025. Official notice According to an official notification issued by I ...Read More >
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