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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Accuses BJP of Politicizing Karthigai Deepam Religious Tradition
Dec 08, 2025 01:59 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the BJP for creating political divisions over the Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thiruparukundram Murugar Temple. He defends his government's respect for spiritual practices while highlighting their development focus against what he calls "cheap politics" from opposition parties. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court with multiple pending legal challenges.
Madras High Court Orders Karthigai Deepam to be Lit at Historical Deepathoon Pillar in Thirupparankundram
Dec 02, 2025 01:53 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that the Karthigai Deepam festival lamp must be lit at both the traditional Uchi Pillaiyar Temple location and the ancient Deepathoon pillar in Thirupparankundram, Madurai. Justice GR Swaminathan affirmed the temple's rights over the historical pillar despite opposition from temple administrators and the nearby Dargah, emphasizing that lighting the lamp at this long-unused site represents a necessary assertion of the temple's legal claim to the property.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Seeks PM Modi's Intervention for Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail Projects
Nov 22, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested Prime Minister Modi's intervention after the Union Housing Ministry rejected Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai. Stalin argues that both cities meet population requirements and notes similar projects were approved in other Tier-II cities, raising concerns about unequal treatment of Tamil Nadu's development needs.
Tamil Nadu's Battle for Metro Projects: MK Stalin Accuses Centre of Political Bias in Rejecting Madurai and Coimbatore Proposals
Nov 20, 2025 01:10 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the central government of political bias in rejecting metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, while approving similar projects in BJP-ruled states with smaller populations. The dispute highlights growing Centre-state tensions ahead of 2026 Assembly elections, with the DMK planning protests and even BJP ally AIADMK urging approval of the projects.
Tragic Death of Class 10 Rifle Shooter Student in Madurai: Mental Health Crisis Among Indian Youth
Oct 15, 2025 01:46 pm CST
A trained rifle shooter and Class 10 student from Madurai, Tamil Nadu has died by suicide at his home, raising concerns about mental health among students. Police are investigating whether academic pressure contributed to the tragedy and if his sporting firearm was used. This incident highlights the urgent need for mental health support for young people facing academic and emotional challenges in India.
Madras High Court Orders CBCID Investigation Into Alleged Custodial Death of Scheduled Caste Youth in Tamil Nadu
Oct 11, 2025 08:31 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered a Crime Branch-CID investigation into the alleged custodial death of 30-year-old Dinesh Kumar, a Scheduled Caste youth from Madurai. Family members claim police tortured him to death while officials maintain he accidentally drowned after escaping custody. The court has mandated immediate postmortem and preservation of evidence in this case that raises serious questions about police conduct and caste-based discrimination.
Tamil Nadu Student Stripped, Hit With Slippers At Hostel; 3 Minors Detained
Sep 24, 2025 10:55 am CST
A student was stripped and humiliated by a group of fellow students at a government hostel in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, said the police, adding that three juveniles have been taken into custody for subjecting the student to ragging.
"Crowds Don't Mean Votes": AIADMK's Warning, Outreach To Actor Vijay
Sep 22, 2025 08:42 pm CST
The AIADMK continues to court actor Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam before next year's Assembly election, with ex-Milk and Dairy Development minister Rajenthra Bhalaji calling on him to join hands with his party in the battle to beat the DMK.
