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Elections 2025Chennai / The Times of India
Former AIADMK minister K.A. Sengottaiyan resigned from the Assembly and is set to join actor Vijay's party. His departure follows his removal from AIADMK after meeting with rival faction leaders and his prior attempts at party reunification, reportedly at the behest of the BJP.
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rains as Cyclone Senyar is set to form over the Bay of Bengal by November 27. The India Meteorological Department warns of extremely wet conditions across the state. Three delta districts will see very heavy rain on November 28. Chennai and seven other districts face similar conditions on November 29.
The government's fanfare over new labour codes has been met with criticism, with trade unions calling for strikes. Despite promises of reform and improved worker conditions, the Industrial Relations Code, enacted years ago, faces scrutiny for failing to simplify laws and address issues like collective bargaining and the right to strike.