The Times of India

Reacting to the praise, information technology and digital services minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said he held Semmalai in high regard.

The state forest department made the submission in response to a public interest litigation filed by R Karpagam of Coimbatore, seeking action against illegal resorts and farmhouses run in the STR.

Tamil Nadu Archaeological Research Centre secretary Govindaraj said the find would help researchers understand the transition from the Nolamba artistic style to the Chola style.

In a harrowing incident in Chennai, a young guest worker from Assam, just 16 years old, has come forward with a troubling report of sexual assault at the hands of two colleagues. Authorities have arrested Ruben, the primary suspect, who is accused of not only assaulting her but also forcing her into a compromising situation with his associate, Alan Hussain.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is in Delhi for crucial seat-sharing talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Discussions are centering on specific constituencies where disagreements exist, rather than just the total number of seats. Both parties are optimistic about reaching a formal agreement soon, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal expected in Chennai to finalize details.

Decades of delay by the Tamil Nadu government in implementing a 1969 Act have led to widespread encroachments on vital elephant corridors in Gudalur. This policy paralysis, stemming from unresolved land classification disputes, fuels human-elephant conflict and environmental degradation. Despite recent reviews, the issue of Janmam lands remains critically unresolved, impacting thousands.

Established in 1852, Coimbatore Govt Arts College in Tamil Nadu boasts a rich legacy, retaining its original teakwood furniture. Initially an Anglo-Vernacular School, it evolved into a fine arts college and later Coimbatore College. Today, it's an autonomous institution with growing demand, offering diverse courses including a popular BA in Defence Studies.

While removal of the species from public land will be undertaken by the state, the court has directed private landowners to uproot and remove the species from their respective land within 30 days from the date of this order.

Reiterating the partys ideological position, Vijay said, We will never compromise on our stand of secularism and social justice.

DMK is finalizing seat-sharing talks with allies, with VCK being the last major partner to negotiate. The party will contest fewer seats to accommodate ten new entrants, including DMDK and MNM. While CPM is negotiating for more seats, CPI has agreed to five, and VCK is expected to retain six.

An AIADMK protest aimed at criticizing the DMK government's women's safety record backfired due to controversial remarks by senior leader C. Ve. Shanmugam about a film actor. The comments drew widespread condemnation from various political parties and the South Indian Artistes Association, overshadowing the intended political message.

The DMK has allocated five seats to the CPI for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, a reduction from the six seats contested in 2021. This agreement, signed in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, follows negotiations where the CPI agreed to a sacrifice to accommodate other alliance partners. The CPI's primary goal remains defeating the BJP.

IIT Madras's Department of Ocean Engineering marks 50 years. It began with a small basin and has grown into a leading centre. The department now houses Asia's largest shallow water basin. It has developed indigenous platforms and addressed real-world maritime challenges. The golden jubilee celebrations will feature academic events and industry interactions.

Global prediction markets are buzzing with bets on Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections, with cryptocurrency platforms seeing significant trading volume. While DMK currently leads in projected seat wins, celebrity-driven parties and alliances are causing market fluctuations. Experts caution these speculative bets, driven by headlines and social media, may not reflect actual voter sentiment on the ground.