• The Federal

    South

    Dravidian University in Andhra faces a major crisis on founder’s centenary

    Pramila Krishnan
    24 May 2026 1:57 PM IST

    Trapped in administrative paralysis and funding shortages, the world's only university for Dravidian studies struggles to keep its cultural mission alive

    Dravidian University in Kuppam faces challenges despite Dravidian studies vision
    Education
    DMK, VCK and TVK leaders political controversy in Tamil Nadu
    Tamil Nadu

    Why TVK cabinet expansion sparked fresh DMK-VCK political clash

    24 May 2026 12:00 PM IST
    Pinarayi Vijayan
    India

    CJP’s X account blocked: Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi slams Centre, asks ‘why is BJP so afraid?’

    23 May 2026 8:59 PM IST
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    Tamil Nadu

    Coimbatore girl’s sexual assault and murder spark outrage in TN; two arrested

    23 May 2026 8:14 PM IST
    Rathan Kelkar

    CEO Kelkar as Kerala CM’s secretary: CPI(M) questions credibility of Assembly polls

    23 May 2026 8:12 PM IST
    Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu

    How Andhra is carving itself out as a major defence hub amid stiff southern competition

    23 May 2026 7:22 PM IST
    Vijay Jana Nayagan online piracy leak

    Five months on, Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' still awaits CBFC clearance

    23 May 2026 2:52 PM IST
    Joseph Vijay

    Reality check for TVK’s clean politics pitch as ED targets another DMK leader

    23 May 2026 1:48 PM IST
    Sekar Babu

    DMK’s Sekar Babu faces first ‘political’ case under TVK govt; slapped with murder bid charge

    23 May 2026 1:25 PM IST
    Bengaluru Police deny nod for CJP protest; outfit launched in Pakistan too

    Bengaluru Police deny nod for CJP protest; outfit launched in Pakistan too

    23 May 2026 11:45 AM IST
    VD Satheesan optics under scrutiny

    From 'Pookie' to policy: Can Satheesan's optics survive governance?

    23 May 2026 6:20 AM IST
    Chennai cardiologist Ulhas Pandurangi dies months after harassment arrest

    Chennai cardiologist Ulhas Pandurangi dies months after harassment arrest

    22 May 2026 7:02 PM IST
    TN VS AP

    Royal Enfield’s Andhra investment sparks debate over TN’s industrial strength

    22 May 2026 6:04 PM IST
    EPS asks Vijay to share his stance on Mekedatu

    Edappadi Palaniswami urges Vijay govt to announce stance on Mekedatu

    22 May 2026 3:35 PM IST
    VCK, IUML in TVK coalition: DMK’s ‘bent coconut tree’ jibe sparks row

    VCK, IUML in TVK coalition: DMK’s ‘bent coconut tree’ jibe sparks row

    The Federal
    22 May 2026 2:57 PM IST

    DMK leader A Raja’s literary metaphor aimed at VCK and IUML ministers in the TVK-led Tamil Nadu govt draws sharp criticism from the ruling party and...

    D K Shivakumar

    Mekedatu project: Karnataka to submit DPR to Centre, DKS says TN cannot stop it

    22 May 2026 12:26 PM IST
    Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan (Left)

    Congress' Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected as Kerala Assembly Speaker

    22 May 2026 11:11 AM IST
    Actor-turned-politician Vijay

    Vijay, EC, Opposition get court notices over ‘child vote influence’, cash-for-votes

    21 May 2026 7:55 PM IST
    Kerala LSG Minister KM Shaji rises above superstition to claim car no. 13

    Kerala LSG Minister KM Shaji rises above superstition to claim car no. 13

    21 May 2026 6:40 PM IST
    Anthem row erupts again as ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ placed 3rd at ministers’ swearing-in

    Anthem row erupts again as ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ placed 3rd at ministers’ swearing-in

    21 May 2026 6:06 PM IST
    Drishyam 3 review: Finally, Georgekutty slips; Mohanlal stands tall

    Drishyam 3 review: Finally, Georgekutty slips; Mohanlal stands tall

    21 May 2026 6:01 PM IST
    Congress leader S Rajesh Kumar

    Guv halts TN Congress minister for hailing Rahul Gandhi at swearing-in: ‘Not part of oath’

    21 May 2026 5:17 PM IST
    DK Shivakumar

    DK Shivakumar on whether he will become Karnataka CM: ‘Time will answer’

    21 May 2026 3:34 PM IST
    Dayanidhi Maran, son Karan to launch digital entertainment venture

    Dayanidhi Maran, son Karan to launch digital entertainment venture

    21 May 2026 2:41 PM IST
    BJP mocks ‘Tumakuru as Bengaluru North’ plan: ‘Soon Mangaluru, Kodagu will be…’

    BJP mocks ‘Tumakuru as Bengaluru North’ plan: ‘Soon Mangaluru, Kodagu will be…’

    21 May 2026 2:05 PM IST
    Vijay to revamp amma canteen

    With Amma Canteens revamp, is Vijay govt signalling continuity?

    21 May 2026 1:56 PM IST
    Vijay expands cabinet

    Vijay cabinet: Sengottaiyan gets revenue, Marie Wilson gets finance, S Ramesh gets HR&CE

    21 May 2026 1:55 PM IST
    Kerala vs Karnataka

    Can VD Satheesan and Siddaramaiah resolve decades-old Kerala-Karnataka disputes?

    21 May 2026 12:00 PM IST
    Vijay expands cabinet with record 7 Dalit ministers, inducts 2 Congressmen

    Vijay expands cabinet with record 7 Dalit ministers, inducts 2 Congressmen

    21 May 2026 11:33 AM IST
    Kerala KN Balagopal responds to A K Antony remark

    Calling Kerala a ‘pauper state’ is baseless: KN Balagopal rebuts Congress leader AK Antony

    21 May 2026 10:19 AM IST
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