In a dramatic political development just weeks ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior leader V.K. Sasikala formally launched a new political party, unveiling its flag in a mass rally on 24 February 2026.
In a move that has captured national headlines, the Union Cabinet on 24 February 2026 approved a recommendation to change the official name of the southern state of Kerala to “Keralam”.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, Archana Patnaik, the final electoral roll now includes 5,67,07,380 registered voters.
In a detailed social media post, CM Stalin rejected the claim and asserted that the decision to credit the amount was taken to prevent a possible attempt to stall the scheme by citing election-related reasons.
A series of pointed remarks by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has ignited political controversy and intensified the leadership debate within the India bloc, as Tamil Nadu’s Assembly polls draw closer.
In a major thrust to bolster industrial growth and attract capital inflows, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet on 23 February 2026 approved incentive packages for 46 industrial investment projects with a combined expected outlay of ₹31,592 crore.
With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing, the Election Commission on 23 February 2026 published the final electoral roll, marking a significant update in the voting landscape ahead of the polls.
As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draw closer, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has formally constituted a seven-member committee tasked with negotiating seat-sharing arrangements with alliance partners. The move signals the party’s intent to fast-track coalition talks and finalise electoral arithmetic well ahead of the poll schedule.
In a moment that Tamil cinema enthusiasts have been dreaming of for years, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have finally shared the same frame again after nearly 40 years.
In an unexpected turn ahead of one of Asia’s marquee technology events, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates withdrew from delivering the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19 February, citing “unforeseen circumstances” amid a swirling global controversy surrounding newly released Epstein files.