Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
The Hindu
While a consensus is yet to be reached between the AIADMK and BJP on fielding a candidate, the AIADM
While a consensus is yet to be reached between the AIADMK and BJP on fielding a candidate, the AIADMK has invited applications from party members to contest in the Erode (East) Assembly by-election. The last date for submission is January 26.
Meanwhile, BJP State president K. Annamalai who addressed journalists at Tiruchi airport hinted that the party would support the AIADMK candidate during Erode (East) by-election. In a related development, seeking support from Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), Congress candidate E.V.K.S. Elangovan called on the party’s leader and actor Kamal Hassan at MNM’s party office in Chennai.
The treasurer of DMDK, Premalatha Vijaykant announced that the party would go alone in the bypoll and named Ananth, the district secretary of Erode East as the party’s candidate.
Welcoming the suggestion made by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on the need for making Supreme Court judgments available in regional languages, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said: “This, along with our long-pending demand of allowing the use of State official languages in High Courts, will bring justice closer to the common people of our country.”
A five-year-old boy, identified as Pradeesh who went missing when his father had gone to fetch drinking water in Venkatapuram panchayat office, was found dead in an open septic tank located at the panchayat office premises in Chengalpattu district.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.
Transport Minister flags off private and KSRTC buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city, improving public transportation.
TSPSC clarifies Group-I Mains exam evaluation process, releases key statistics, and addresses misinformation, ensuring fairness and transparency.