Tamil Nadu: Single phase polling begins amid tight security
Chennai/UNI: An estimated 6.29 crore electorate are expected to cast their ballots as the single phase polling in one of the most fiercely contested polling to elect the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly began at 0700 hrs on Tuesday, apart from the bypoll to the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha seat.
Rajinikanth rules out reconsidering his decision on not to enter politics
Chennai/UNI: Reiterating his decision on not to take the political plunge citing his health condition and the Covid-19 pandemic, southern superstar Rajinikanth on Monday humbly appealed to his fans not to sadden him by asking him to reconsider his decision.
'Not joining politics': Rajinikanth citing health condition
Chennai/IBNS: In a U-turn from his previous decision, Tamil actor-turned politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced he won't take a plunge into politics owing to his health condition.
Chennai/IBNS: Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday evening reiterated his willingness to work with fellow superstar Rajinikanth if their political ideologies are similar.
'Now or never' : Rajini calls for political change in Tamil Nadu
Chennai/UNI: Barely hours after announcing that he would enter politics, start his own party in January next year and contest the upcoming Assembly polls, actor Rajinikanth sounded the poll bugle on Thursday saying time had come for a political change and change of government in Tamil Nadu.
Rajinikanth to launch political party in Jan 2021 ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Chennai/IBNS: Southern superstar Rajinikanth will take a plunge into politics in January 2021 just a few months ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Rajinikanth meets RMM members, to announce his political stand soon
Chennai/UNI: Actor Rajinikanth on Monday met the office-bearers and district Secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) and later said he would disclose his political stand (whether entering politics or not) as soon as possible.
Rajini to meet RMM members tomorrow, announcement likely on political stand
Chennai/UNI: Superstar Rajinikanth has called a meeting of his Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) office-bearers here tomorrow to decide on whether or not to enter politics and contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections due in 4-5 months time.
Age limit and education crucial in politics: Rajinikanth
Chennai/IBNS: Taking a plunge in the politics of Tamil Nadu, southern superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday said "age limit" and "education" are crucial in politics setting a roadmap for the 2021 assembly elections in the state, media reports said.
Chennai: Alleged attempt to hurl petrol bomb on Thuglak editor Gurumurthy residence foiled
Chennai/UNI: An alleged attempt to hurl petrol bomb at the house of Tamil magazine Thuglak's Editor S Gurumurthy was foiled by the police in Chennai city Sunday night.
Tamil Nadu: Dravidian legend Periyar's statue damaged in Kanchipuram
Chennai/IBNS: A statue of Dravidian legend E V R Periyar was found vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district, media reports said on Friday.
Rajinikanth says pained by violence in various parts of country over CAA, draws criticisms
Chennai/UNI: Superstar Rajinikanth, who has confirmed his political entry but is yet to launch his own party, on Friday said he was pained over the violence in various parts of the country and said it would not help in finding a solution.
Will join hands with Rajinikanth for Tamil Nadu's betterment if needed: Kamal Haasan
Chennai/IBNS: Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday cleared that people of his state Tamil Nadu may witness his political association with colleague and southern superstar Rajinikanth if needed.
Can't impose any language: Rajinikanth counters Amit Shah's Hindi push
Chennai: After Kamal Haasan, another actor-turned politician Rajinikanth countered Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Hindi push saying no one can impose any language, media reports said.
Do you want another Mahabharat? Asaduddin Owaisi attacks Rajinikanth for praising Modi-Shah
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IBNS): Lashing out at actor-turned politician Rajinikanth for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as "Karan and Arjun", AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi asked whether the southern superstar wants another Mahabharat, media report said.