My intention was only to foster unity, says Kamal Haasan on Kannada row

 In a recent press release to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), Bengaluru, actor Kamal Haasan clarified that his remarks about the origin of the Kannada language were intended to foster unity and highlight the shared bonds among people, emphasising that everyone is part of the same family.

Kamal Haasan won’t release ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka on June 5

 Actor Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film Thug Life will not release in Karnataka on June 5, as planned for its worldwide launch. This decision comes after the actor chose not to apologise for his earlier statement that “Kannada is born out of Tamil.” The Karnataka High Court had suggested that Mr. Haasan end the issue by apologising.

EPS slams DMK govt over salary crisis in varsities

Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) strongly criticised the DMK government on Tuesday, accusing it of neglecting the serious financial and administrative problems plaguing Tamil Nadu’s universities.

Thiruma defends Kamal in Kannada row

VCK leader and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan came out in strong support of actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan over the recent Kannada–Tamil language controversy, stating that the actor had only spoken a historical truth.

Governor Cleared Bills Fearing Court Action, says CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has said that Governor RN Ravi approved two important Bills only because he feared legal action. These Bills allow people with disabilities to be nominated to local bodies, instead of contesting elections.