Vijay TVK party
BJP's Uphill Battle in Tamil Nadu: Modi's Strategy for 2026 Elections
Nov 19, 2025 05:13 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore signals BJP's preparations for Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections, but significant challenges remain. With fractured alliances within the NDA, strong DMK performance, and actor Vijay's new party entering the fray, the BJP faces an uphill battle in this culturally distinctive state that has historically resisted national political narratives.
Supreme Court to Rule on Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Oct 12, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on October 13 regarding petitions for an independent investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy that resulted in 41 deaths. The court has questioned the Madras High Court's authority in forming a special investigation team, while actor Vijay's TVK party seeks Supreme Court supervision of the probe, arguing Tamil Nadu Police cannot conduct an impartial investigation.