A political war of words has intensified in Tamil Nadu after actor-politician and Chief Minister Vijay's remarks in the Assembly drew a sharp response from the DMK. DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan called Vijay's comment about M.K. Stalin "unethical" and "third-rate", arguing that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's party did not secure an absolute majority. Elangovan said that a "third-rate comment" would invite a similar response.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay led the state's Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai, marking his first ceremony as Chief Minister. Addressing the gathering, Vijay thanked Gen Z voters and reiterated his government's commitment to clean governance, promising a Tamil Nadu free from drugs and bribery while upholding social justice. The event was attended by ministers, senior officials and police officers, while actor Trisha Krishnan, along with Vijay's parents, filmmaker S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shobha Chandrasekhar, were also present at the celebrations.
VVS Laxman, currently the head of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), is set to be appointed as the Director of Cricket by the board. While Laxman will continue to handle his current responsibilities, sources have told NDTV that his role will be more structured than before. Laxman, who oversaw the junior Indian teams, players' rehab, and pathways for both men and women cricketers, will also be responsible for staff appointments going forward.
A former MLA of the Trinamool Congress, Nirmal Ghosh, was arrested Thursday in Odisha in connection with the alleged hurried cremation of the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital two years ago, the police said.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has asked young people in Bihar’s Bankipur to submit their CVs, promising to help them find employment opportunities. Addressing local youth, Kishor said he wants to focus on jobs and employment while outlining his broader vision for Bihar’s development.
