According to sources, there is still no clarity on whether TVK will attend the meeting at Delhi's Constitution Club, and a decision on inviting actor-turned-politician Vijay's party is likely to be taken later today. However, the Congress, TVK's ally in Tamil Nadu, said that parties without MPs are not invited to attend the meeting.
Nagarajan and Venkatesh's resignation following K Annamalai's exit from the BJP highlights the internal churn within the state unit.
According to officials, the accused were allegedly involved in sharing and distributing the leaked footage through various digital channels. Authorities said the arrests were part of an ongoing crackdown on those responsible for disseminating the material online.
After the Congress backed Vijay's TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, the DMK accused the grand old party of "betrayal" and "backstabbing".
A gas cylinder allegedly exploded during a bomb-blast sequence on the set of SJ Suryah's Killer in Chennai. The blast killed a 26-year-old crew member, injured three others and prompted a safety enquiry.
A 23-year-old man, Vishnu, was beaten to death in Chennai's Tondiarpet after he allegedly questioned ganja sales in the area. The killing has triggered a political row, with Edappadi K Palaniswami accusing the Tamil Nadu government of failing on law and order.
A 23-year-old man in Chennai was allegedly killed after questioning drug sales in his area. The death prompted a political attack from AIADMK over narcotics and law and order.
At his first major rally as Chief Minister, Vijay defended his black-and-white suits and attacked the DMK. He used the Tiruchirappalli event to cast TVK as Tamil Nadu's principal political force.
Supporters of Annamalai's fan welfare outfit have begun enrolling members and office-bearers, while his absence from two BJP state meetings and recent differences with the Centre over the three-language policy have intensified speculation about his next political move.
Six people were arrested after a clash between two groups outside a Koyambedu hotel allegedly ended with an SUV ramming a bike. The crash killed 18-year-old Yancy, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee, and left her friend injured as police continued their investigation.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's first Delhi visit after taking office turned politically significant as he met PM Modi after 12 years, triggering fresh speculation over equations, alliances and the fast-changing power dynamics in the state.
The AIADMK's internal rebellion has deepened with another MLA joining Vijay's ruling TVK, even as allegations of horse-trading, anti-defection battles and signs of a possible reconciliation within the opposition camp gather pace.
The BJP leader urged the Union Education Ministry to withdraw the notification, which has come under criticism in Tamil Nadu for alleged Hindi imposition.
The woman stopped speaking to the accused after learning that 31 cases were pending against him. He attacked her house with kerosene bombs.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has allowed theatres to run five daily shows for seven days from a new Tamil film's release. The order is expected to lift opening-week business and has excited theatre owners.
AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel, Jayakumar and Sathyabama resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and joined Chief Minister Vijay-led TVK.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore hit back at Udhayanidhi Stalin as the post-election rift with the DMK sharpened in Tamil Nadu. The exchange deepened the alliance rupture after Congress backed Vijay's TVK and Tagore alleged DMK-AIADMK contacts.
A 10-year-old girl was abducted by her neighbour while playing outside her house in Coimbatore, before being sexually assaulted and murdered, police said.
The BJP accused Tamil Nadu minister S Keerthana of insensitivity after she allegedly smiled and declined to answer questions on the Coimbatore girl's sexual assault and murder during a media interaction.
Udhayanidhi Stalin attacked the Congress at a party meeting and blamed it for the BJP's victories. His remarks have intensified focus on strains within the DMK-led opposition alliance.
