AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has extended his congratulations to superstar Rajinikanth on completing 50 years in cinema on the eve of release of his new film “Coolie.”
Former AIADMK MP Maitreyan joins DMK
In a notable political shift, V. Maitreyan, former AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP and organising secretary, officially joined the DMK on Wednesday.
Student dies at school in Villupuram
A 17-year-old student, identified as Mohanraj, has died after collapsing at a private school in Villupuram.
EPS slams CM over explosion at Thoothukudi college
A recent incident at a Government Polytechnic College in Thoothukudi has caused a stir, with two students sustaining injuries from an explosion. Conflicting reports have led to public concern and political commentary.
DMK passes key resolutions at district secretaries meet
The DMK has passed several resolutions at a meeting of its district secretaries, chaired by party president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, held at Anna Arivalayam.
HC orders removal of protesting sanitation workers
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to remove over 300 sanitation workers who have been protesting outside the Ripon Building.
Low-pressure area Forms over Bay of Bengal
The Regional Meteorological Centre has announced the formation of a low-pressure area over the central-west Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions, accompanied by an upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Bay.
Rajya Sabha passes two Sports Bills
The Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday (August 12, 2025), passed two Bills for the sports sector, which the Union government said will improve the sports infrastructure and facilities in the country. The National Sports Governance Billand the National Anti-Doping Bill, both passed by Lok Sabha, were passed without any Opposition members participating in the discussion. The Opposition members walked out of the House demanding a discussion on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Sinner advances in Cincinnati
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner saved a set point to beat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6(6) and advanced to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open. Play was halted in the second game of the second set in his third-round match with Gabriel Diallo when a fire alarm in the 1899 club grandstand began to sound. After a delay of several minutes, the players agreed to play through the sound and flashes, playing four points before the alarm ended, ATP reports. Sinner ultimately closed out the match after saving a set point with a clutch forehand service return in the tie-break.
