Actor-turned-politician Vijay, founder and president of the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emphasised that his party is firmly committed to preserving social harmony, unity and peace across all communities in Tamil Nadu.
39,000 applications received to add names after draft voter list release
After the release of Tamil Nadu’s draft electoral roll, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik has revealed that a significant number of applications have already been submitted by citizens seeking inclusion of their names in the voter list. As of December 22, about 39,821 applications have been received specifically for adding names to the draft list, while 413 forms have been filed for deletion of names.
DMK begins first meeting to draft election manifesto
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has commenced its initial meeting to draft the party’s election manifesto for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
DMK govt failed to fulfill poll promises: EPS
Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has strongly criticized the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, accusing it of not fulfilling its election promises and failing to deliver on key commitments made to the people of Tamil Nadu.
BJP alliance Sweeps Maharashtra Local Body Polls
The ruling Mahayuti alliance has won a clear victory in the Maharashtra local bodies elections. Results were declared for 288 Nagar Parishad and panchayat seats, where the BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning 129 seats.
President Gives Assent to VB-G RAM G Bill
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday approved the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, the Rural Development Ministry announced.
Global grouping slams attacks on journalists in B’desh
Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) – a partnership of over 50 countries from six continents working together to advocate for media freedom and the safety of journalists all over the world – has severely criticised the attacks carried out against journalists, editors, and media houses across Bangladesh.
Jordan air force joins US strikes on ISIS in Syria
Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the killing of three US citizens earlier this month.
Imran calls for protests after 17-year jail sentence
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to gear up for countrywide protests following a 17-year jail term handed to him and wife Bushra Bibi in a corruption case.
9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Nine people have died, and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub during the early hours of Sunday, authorities said.

