The Times of India News

Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday, receiving warm wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Modi lauded his five-decade cinematic legacy, while Stalin praised his charisma and contributions. Rajinikanth, affectionately known as 'Thalaiva', continues to be an influential figure in Indian cinema, recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tamil Nadu's local bodies are witnessing an unusual surge in no-confidence motions, primarily initiated by ruling DMK members against their own chiefs. This trend highlights local factionalism, interference from family members, and disputes over resource sharing, leading to the ousting of several civic leaders and disrupting governance.

This is the second time that the forest department is capturing a tiger in the Nilgiris without sedating it

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused Congress of harboring womanisers and sexual perverts, referencing allegations against an expelled MLA. Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala retorted, urging Vijayan to address similar issues within the ruling LDF and criticizing the government's developmental record and alleged protection of offenders.

Jose Charles Martin, son of lottery baron Santiago Martin, has announced his new political outfit will be named Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi. The party will launch on December 14 in Puducherry, aiming to free the Union territory from corruption and divisive forces to establish real democratic governance.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed confidence that the Thiruparankundram temple issue in Tamil Nadu can be resolved locally through the strength of Hindus. He stated that while the matter is sub-judice, the awakening of Hindus in the state is sufficient for a favorable outcome. Bhagwat assured that escalation would not be necessary, but Hindu organizations are prepared if needed.