Minister S. Regupathy dismissed speculation about rifts within the DMK-led alliance, asserting that there is no confusion or internal conflict.
Good Morning with Filter Coffee
It’s Sunday, January 18, 2026. Today is about the massive “Beach Blanket” of security, the DMK’s digital counter-offensive, and a “Natural Partner” finally breaking his silence.
IndiGo fined Rs 22 crore for delay chaos, airline faulted for bad rostering, weak planning
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a ₹22.20 crore fine on IndiGo Airlines following an inquiry into widespread flight delays
Thrilling Alanganallur Jallikattu Concludes, Karthi Takes Top Honour After Taming 19 Bulls
The world-renowned Alanganallur Jallikattu, one of Tamil Nadu’s most iconic traditional bull-taming events, concluded with great fervour drawing thousands of spectators and competitors for the Pongal festival celebrations.
Cong Consultative Meeting Concludes in Delhi, Leaders Urged to Avoid Public Alliance Talk
A key consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu Congress leaders wrapped up in New Delhi on Saturday as the party gears up for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
A Wrap-Up with a Nightcap
It’s Saturday night, January 17, 2026, and while the 109th birth anniversary of MGR was expected to be a day of nostalgia, it turned into a high-stakes “Mini-Manifesto” launch that has reset the 2026 battle lines.
Huge Crowds Celebrate Kaanum Pongal Across Tamil Nadu
The Kaanum Pongal festival — the last day of the traditional Pongal harvest celebrations — saw large gatherings of people at beaches, parks and popular tourist destinations across Tamil Nadu
AIADMK unveils phase-1 manifesto, five key welfare promises ahead of TN Assembly polls
The AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), released the first phase of its manifesto on Saturday, making five major welfare-oriented promises ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Ind vs NZ: Third ODI tomorrow
The third and final ODI of the India vs New Zealand 2026 series will be played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 18, with the three‑match series tied 1‑1 after New Zealand’s victory in the second ODI in Rajkot.

