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Three arrested for murder of guest worker

May 30, 2026, 22:13 (IST)

Academic leaders, vice-chancellors must integrate AI into curriculum development: JSS AHER pro-chancellor

May 30, 2026, 19:21 (IST)

Major blow to AIADMK: 3 MLAs from Shanmugam–Velumani faction resign

TNN / May 25, 2026, 15:45 (IST)

Sabarimala pooja materials purchase: Kerala HC extends deadline for accounts audit

May 29, 2026, 20:49 (IST)

Gold robbery: Cops arrest two women

May 27, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

AIADMK petitions governor over TVK ‘poaching’

May 30, 2026, 22:26 (IST)

CMRL moves Kerala HC against order refusing to quash ED probe

May 29, 2026, 20:20 (IST)

Tamil Nadu Speaker accepts Esakki Subbaiah’s resignation after initial rejection

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 12:53 (IST)

Fourth MLA quits in two days; speaker asserts his decision is final

Two AIADMK factions reunite after fortnight-long power struggle; cracks yet to be sealed

TNN / May 27, 2026, 22:33 (IST)

Tamil Nadu political crisis: Rebel AIADMK MLA Balakrishna Reddy backs EPS, submits apology letter amid party turmoil

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 23:15 (IST)

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Hosur MLA P Balakrishna Reddy backs Edappadi K Palaniswami, signaling a potential truce. This follows multiple rebel MLAs submitting apology letters to avoid disqualification after voting against party lines. The party's strength in the Assembly has dwindled due to recent resignations, intensifying a 'horse-trading' row.

EPS meets district secretaries; rebel faction meets supporters

May 20, 2026, 01:51 (IST)

AIADMK Ambasamudram MLA Esakki Subaya quits, joins TVK

TNN / May 26, 2026, 18:17 (IST)

Tamil Nadu assembly speaker JCD Prabhakar accepted the handwritten resignation of MLA Esakki Subaya, who joined the ruling TVK party. This follows the resignations of three other AIADMK MLAs who also joined TVK, reducing the rebel AIADMK camp's strength.

AIADMK political crisis: Speaker accepts fourth MLA’s resignation in a fresh setback; party strength drops to 43

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 15:14 (IST)

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker accepted AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya's resignation, marking the fourth such departure in two days. This escalates internal turmoil within the opposition party, reducing its strength. Allegations of 'horse-trading' are rife as defectors join the ruling party, prompting AIADMK to threaten legal action if resignations aren't scrutinized.

Battle of brains: 112 teams vie for top spot at city’s heritage quiz

May 24, 2026, 17:04 (IST)

Madhu mob lynching: Kerala high court acquits first accused, raises sentences of 12 to life term

TNN / May 25, 2026, 21:35 (IST)

Kerala High Court significantly enhanced sentences for 12 Attappadi mob lynching convicts, imposing three life imprisonments and hefty fines. While acquitting the first accused, the court reinstated charges under the SC/ST Act, stiffening the trial court's verdict. This ruling follows appeals by the state and Madhu's mother.

Evening news wrap: Sitharaman flags concerns over '3Fs' amid Gulf conflict; Bengal govt opens first 'holding centre' & more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 25, 2026, 18:31 (IST)

India's economy faces pressure from the US-Iran conflict, impacting fuel prices, fertiliser subsidies, and forex reserves, Finance Minister Sitharaman warned. Meanwhile, West Bengal opened its first holding centre for suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In Karnataka, a leadership decision for the Congress is imminent, while Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets before US talks.

Blow to AIADMK: Three MLAs from Shanmugam-Velumani faction resign, join TVK

TNN / May 25, 2026, 23:00 (IST)

‘Horse-trading at horse-speed’: Stalin attacks TVK after 3 AIADMK MLAs quit; EPS alleges ‘pre-planned conspiracy’

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 25, 2026, 19:21 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shaken as three AIADMK MLAs resigned, reportedly joining the ruling TVK party. Both DMK and AIADMK leaders have accused the Vijay-led government of "horse-trading" and orchestrating defections within the Secretariat. These resignations deepen the AIADMK's internal rifts and necessitate by-elections.