“If Edappadi Palaniswami permits, a thousand young members from the Virudhunagar district AIADMK are prepared to take up arms and engage in battle under my command.” – Former AIADMK Minister Rajendra Balaji
“India is ready to deal with any counter-attack by Pakistan” – Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
Central govt orders extension of CBI Director Praveen Sood’s tenure for another year
Twelve countries are participating in the fourth International Balloon Festival 2018, which began in nearby Pollachi last night.Giant hot-air balloons from the US, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Poland and Germany were the cynosure of all eyes at the festival organised by Tamil Nadu Tourism Department. The department showcased giant balloons of National Flag, Angry Birds and ‘2.0’ and about 50,000 visitors were expected to attend the festival which is to conclude on January 16.