Ajith Kumar reaches Belgium to prepare for next race

Actor and professional racer Ajith Kumar has arrived at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium to step up preparations for the upcoming GT4 European Series races—an intense motorsport event known for pushing drivers to their endurance limits.

Strategic Milestone

US Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming visit to India from April 21 to 24 marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.

Pongal to replace Upma in CM Breakfast Scheme

In a move that will likely delight lakhs of schoolchildren across Tamil Nadu, the State Government has announced that rice upma, long considered a bland and unpopular dish, will be dropped from the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme (CMBFS) menu and replaced with the more beloved pongal and sambar from the next academic year.

OPS, TTV still part of NDA: Nainar Nagendran

Newly appointed Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Wednesday reaffirmed that expelled AIADMK leaders O. Panneerselvam (OPS) and T.T.V. Dhinakaran continue to remain part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), while tactfully avoiding comments on the possibility of a coalition government in the state post the 2026 Assembly elections.

EPS withdraws flag misuse case against Dhinakaran 

In a significant development that hints at possible political realignments, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has withdrawn a long-standing civil suit against ousted leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran over the alleged misuse of the AIADMK party flag.

Renovated Marina Beach Library inaugurated

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the newly renovated Marina Beach library on Wednesday, marking a significant step in enhancing public access to books and fostering reading habits among the city’s residents.