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Southern Mail Newspaper
First-time MLAs' letter to Congress high command seeking Cabinet berths surfaces
An undated letter, purportedly signed by 31 first-time Congress legislators demanding at least five Cabinet berths during the proposed reshuffle, surfaced, even as the Congress government battles an internal crisis over leadership
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
A.P. Assembly to discuss Tirumala adulterated ghee issue on February 24
The government is planning a legislation to empowers TTD authorities to initiate criminal action against those who violate temple regulations
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
PM Modi pays tribute to 'charismatic leader' Jayalalithaa on 78th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) paid rich tribute to former Tamil Nadu chief minister, late J Jayalalithaa, and said she made a place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a charismatic leader and an outstanding administrator.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
India releases first anti- terror policy PRAHAAR
MHA policy emphasises that, in addition to terrorism sponsored from across the border, “criminal hackers and nation-states are targeting India with cyber-attacks”The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (February 23, 2026) released the country’s first-ever anti-terror policy, emphasising that other than terror sponsored from across the border
1 min |
February 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Chikkamagaluru police book case against people protesting death in elephant attack
They have been accused of attempting to overturn a police vehicle, among other things
1 min |
February 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Tamil Nadu SIR final electoral roll: 5.67 crore voters in State after deletion of nearly 70 lakh electors
The final electoral roll of Puducherry was published on February 14, 2026 after the statutory period for filing of claims and objections.
2 min |
February 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says NDA will fight elections to form govt in Kerala
The State has always lacked a right government which can take it to the next level of prosperity, Rijiju said
1 min |
February 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Farm politics intensifies in west U.P. over India-U.S. deal
► The BKU has threatened to launch an agitation over the deal.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Estimates notwithstanding, T.N. government is hopeful of sticking to fiscal norms
Referring to the savings of about ₹5,710 crore in non-development expenditure, the government is optimistic about achieving the targets, which have, of course, been set in \"the absence of new external fiscal challenges
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
I am ‘targeted’, but won't be a 'coward', says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, setting off more speculation
That is why, as long as I breathe, I will fight against this political conspiracy and against the politics of hatred and jealousy, says Siddaramaiah
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
BJP holds demonstration outside Congress office against 'shirtless' protest at Al summit
The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them \"traitors\" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image
1 min |
February 22, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Maoism to be eliminated from India by March 31: Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister said CRPF played an important role in Jammu and Kashmir, where the number of stone-pelting incidents has dropped to zero, besides being deployed to handle ethnic violence in Manipur and breaking the back of Maoists in only three years.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Priyanka Gandhi criticises Assam CM for dragging Gaurav Gogoi's family, children into 'Pakistan link' allegation
After paying homage to Zubeen Garg at his cremation ground 'Zubeen Khetra' at Sonapur, the Congress leader said the singer was \"above politics\" and spread the message of love throughout his life
1 min |
February 21, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Madras High Court revives hearing of cases against ECR bungalows of Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Udhayanidhi Stalin
Justices Anita Sumanth and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar order disposal of property owners' statutory appeals before May 31, 2026
3 min |
February 21, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Heritage-Indapur nexus exposed, claims YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, alleging that the State Budget for 2026-27 is a “bundle of lies,” and has accused him of shielding irregularities in the supply of adulterated ghee.
1 min |
February 21, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance
DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant said, \"Our leader, Captain (Vijayakant), wanted this to happen in 2016 itself.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Mamata Banerjee's 'barging' into I-PAC raids site a 'gross abuse' of power, ED tells Supreme Court
‘The manner of entry constituted a clear show of force and numerical strength, during which documents and incriminating material were forcibly taken over and removed from the premises, despite repeated requests by ED officers to refrain from doing so'
3 min |
February 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
22 T.N. fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; 4 vessels impounded near Katchatheevu islet
Fishremen's families demand their immidiate release
1 min |
February 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Interim report of high-level panel on Union- State relations tabled in T.N. Assembly
Making the Constitution more federal will not weaken the Union of India, says report tabled by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
3 min |
February 19, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Extra two fuel tanks on Ajit Pawar's plane, says Rohit Pawar; demands setting up of monitoring committee
The NCP (SP) MLA further raised concerns over the whereabouts of VSR Venture's owner, V.K. Singh, and his son, Rohit Singh, who is Miami following the crash
3 min |
February 19, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Congress, DMK together in fight against fascist forces, final decision on alliance by high command: K.C. Venugopal
Mr. Venugopal urges Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu not to make any comments on the issues surrounding the alliance
2 min |
February 19, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: In his 142-minute speech, Finance Minister highlights DMK government's welfare measures
The outstanding debt of the State government, according to the Interim Budget Estimates for 2026-27, is expected to stand at ₹10.71 lakh crore.
4 min |
February 18, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Congress SC Morcha stages protest against VB-GRAM G Act in Belagavi district of Karnataka
Congress SC Morcha members organised a protest against the Union Government for making changes to the rural job scheme MGNREGA, and for introducing VBGRAMG, at Raibag in Belagavi district of Karnataka, on February 16.
1 min |
February 18, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
India stands at forefront of Al transformation: PM Modi
PM Modi pointed out that Al today is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise
2 min |
February 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
We bore the blame for your mistakes, Congress MP Manickam Tagore tells DMK
In remarks made at a meeting of the District Congress Committee in Madurai, Mr. Tagore was indirectly referring to the corruption allegations against the DMK that resulted in the decimation of the United Progressive Alliance in the 2014 Lok Sabha election
2 min |
February 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Tamil Nadu SIR: Final electoral rolls to be published on February 23
ECI said lists of logical discrepancies were put up and objections were invited as mandated by the Supreme Court of India and the concerned persons were permitted to submit their documents/objections
1 min |
February 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Sasikala to continue her consultations with her followers on finalising strategy for 2026 T.N. Assembly poll
The purpose of Ms. Sasikala’s ongoing discussion is to finalise her camp's strategy for the 2026 Assembly election; she has planned to hold discussion up to February 18, says her follower who is a former legislator.
2 min |
February 16, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
We thwarted BJP's attempt to halt Magalir Urimai Thogai, says Stalin
Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin said on Saturday that the ruling DMK had effectively thwarted attempts made by the BJP to halt the distribution of monthly assistance under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme before the 2026 Assembly election by moving the Supreme Court.
1 min |
February 16, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Security agencies bust massive 'mule account' network in J&K; fear misuse by terror groups
The officials said more than 8,000 mule accounts operating in the region have been identified and frozen over a period of three years, exposing a sophisticated network of money laundering
2 min |
February 16, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Bangladesh election results 2026: Muhammed Yunus congratulates Tarique Rahman on ‘landslide victory'
Bangladeshi Nationalist Party's ascent to power after 20-years marks a turning point in country’s politics, following violent protests in 2024 which toppled Sheikh Hasina government
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