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TVK urges Vijay to contest 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls from Perambur

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) members have passed a resolution urging party chief Vijay to contest the 2026 Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency. Party officials stated that the leadership would be informed of this request, emphasizing a focus on areas with significant public need.

22 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
Chennai embraces 'movie-to-menu' trend; diners savor dishes seen on screen

A growing movie-to-menu trend is bringing on-screen dishes to diners in real time. From Bollywood blockbusters like 'DDLJ' to Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog,' organizers are recreating memorable meals. This immersive experience, popular in cities like Mumbai and Chennai, offers a unique way to engage with films.

22 Feb 2026 12:00 am
Nilgiris Mountain Rail fare hike comes into effect

Tickets already issued at pre-revised rates will remain valid, and no fare difference will be collected.

21 Feb 2026 9:48 pm
Delhi police arrest six Bangladeshi nationals in Tirupur for posting messages supporting Pak terror outfits

Acting on specific information about provocative posts and communication with extremist modules operating out of Pakistan, Q branch officers reached Tirupur on Saturday and conducted raids in three locations with the help of the Tirupur police.

21 Feb 2026 5:57 pm
Tamil Nadu polls: DMK forms 7-member committee to hold seat sharing talks with alliance parties

The DMK has established a seven-member committee to conduct seat sharing discussions with its alliance partners. This move comes ahead of the scheduled talks commencing on March 22. T R Baalu will lead the committee, which includes prominent DMK leaders. The Congress party has also formed a similar committee for the negotiations.

21 Feb 2026 10:42 am
161 research articles published by engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University in Tamil Nadu retracted in 2025

It is not just engineering colleges. Prominent deemed universities such as Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), VIT Vellore, and SRM Institute of Technology (SRIMIST) also featured in the list of universities that had the most retractions in 2025, the database showed.

21 Feb 2026 12:15 am