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The Times of India

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BJP leader Annamalai posters fuel speculation over new political outfit in Tamil Nadu

Giant posters in Coimbatore suggest K Annamalai may launch a new political movement. Supporters are calling for his leadership. This follows speculation about differences with the BJP. Annamalai's political future is a topic of discussion. He has been a prominent BJP face in Tamil Nadu. His next move remains unclear.

1 Jun 2026 3:37 pm
Tamil Nadu doctors' body calls for surgical castration of sexual predators

In a bold move, physicians from Tenkasi have called on the Tamil Nadu government to enact a law mandating the surgical removal of male genitalia for individuals found guilty of heinous crimes, specifically sexual assault and murder of women and children.

1 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Sri Lankan woman killed as car rams her bike after bar brawl in Chennai

A bar brawl in Chennai escalated into a fatal road accident when a group of youths, after an altercation, rammed their car into a bike. The incident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil woman and critically injured her 17-year-old friend. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the incident.

1 Jun 2026 9:43 am
1 Jun 2026 4:00 am
Amid turmoil, MSMEs look to adapt

MSME Sector Seeks Govt Aid Through Power Tariff Concessions, Lower Fuel Prices & Moratoriums To Mitigate Impact Of Conflict

1 Jun 2026 4:00 am
Tamil Nadu CM Oath: God vs. Conscience - Political Ideology Debate

Tamil Nadu's new chief minister's oath in the name of god sparked political debate, with some ministers and CM Joseph Vijay opting for an affirmation of conscience. This choice reflects a deep-seated political identity in the state, contrasting with the historical evolution of constitutional oaths from ancient pledges to modern declarations of allegiance.

31 May 2026 11:00 pm
C P Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation: 60 Years of Heritage, Education, and Compassion in Chennai

A historic 200-year-old bungalow in Alwarpet, home to the C P Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, celebrates 60 years. This institution, born from organic growth, houses unique centers like the Saraswati Kendra for children with learning disabilities and the CP Art Centre. It also boasts a well-stocked library and an environmental research center, fostering compassion and knowledge.

31 May 2026 5:21 am
Funway: Classes I-III in Tamil Nadu state board schools will now learn through stories, songs, games

A look at the contents of the books, which will be used by students from this academic year, revealed every page had illustrations and an activity from drawing and colouring, to designing posters and songs. Fonts were bigger and a pictorial story preceded almost all lessons a change in approach compared to last years textbooks for the same subject. Concepts such as money, introduced from Class III generally, have been pushed up to Class II

31 May 2026 12:25 am
Vijay, Stalin, EPS, Udhayanidhi and many others condole death of actor Ajith Kumars mother Mohini Mani

The Tamil film industry and political circles mourned the passing of Mohini Mani, 89, mother of actor Ajith Kumar. She died following age-related health issues.

31 May 2026 12:00 am