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  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Stalin rules out power-sharing, says DMK-Congress alliance intact

  April 03, 2026 12:23 IST

  Amid a war of words between a section of leaders from the DMK and the Congress over power-sharing and increased seat allotment, the ruling party chief also asserted that the alliance was going strong.

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  Alliance 'functioning smoothly': Tamil Nadu Congress chief denies rift with DMK for 2026 polls

  February 08, 2026 7:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai has denied a rift with MK Stalin-led DMK and said that the alliance is 'functioning smoothly'.

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  Hundreds of crows found dead in Chennai amid H5N1 outbreak across city, govt issues advisory

  February 06, 2026 13:58 IST

  Chennai has confirmed an H5N1 bird flu outbreak after hundreds of crows were discovered dead which triggered urgent containment measures. The Union Ministry and state authorities have intensified surveillance, issued strict advisories and mandated safe disposal of bird carcasses.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: AIADMK releases poll promises for 2nd phase | Details

  February 04, 2026 14:30 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Ration card families hit jackpot, three free LPG cylinders yearly to gut cooking bills, delivering clean, cheap fuel straight to the hearth- potent weapon against everyday poverty.

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  Telangana mid-day meal scare: 38 students hospitalised in Khammam

  January 31, 2026 9:27 IST

  Officials said 10 children are in serious condition, while the others are being treated and monitored. The incident took place at the Bodiyathanda Government Primary School in Konijerla mandal, Khammam district.

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  Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Congress denies rift with DMK, says seat-sharing talks will begin soon

  January 30, 2026 23:58 IST

  Tamil Assembly elections 2026: The clarification from the Congress comes amid reports of rift with the DMK over seat-sharing. In previous assembly elections held in 2021, the Congress was allotted 25 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu: Massive gas cylinder blast in Karaikudi injures three during cooking mishap

  January 30, 2026 11:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Karaikudi Fire and Rescue Department arrived promptly at the site, quickly dousing the blaze and cordoning off the area for safety. The three seriously injured victims received immediate transport to a local hospital for urgent care, where their conditions were initially stabilised.

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  'Their internal matter': BJP maintains distance on OPS's reunion offer to EPS for Tamil Nadu polls

  January 29, 2026 20:41 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Earlier in the day, Panneerselvam hinted at rejoining AIADMK and said he is ready to accept the Palaniswami's leadership. However, EPS has rejected OPS's proposal.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Congress–TVK alliance talk surfaces as Vijay's father makes pitch

  January 29, 2026 16:55 IST

  According to him, TVK is open to the idea of supporting the Congress in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He indicated that discussions around extending support were being considered, though no formal announcement has been made.

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  'Is EPS ready?': O Panneerselvam hints at rejoining AIADMK ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

  January 29, 2026 15:37 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: Panneerselvam, popularly called OPS among his supporters, said he is ready to join the AIADMK under Palaniswami's leadership in the interest of the party.

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  TVK to go solo in Tamil Nadu elections 2026? Vijay drops hint during rally in Mahabalipuram

  January 25, 2026 17:06 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: Addressing TVK cadres at a poll rally in Mahabalipuram, Vijay said his party can challenge established powers in Tamil Nadu. Without naming anyone, Vijay said the TVK has the right attitude to take on the 'evil force' that is ruling Tamil Nadu currently.

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  Tamil Nadu weather: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 9 districts as Bay of Bengal system intensifies

  January 25, 2026 9:49 IST

  Tamil Nadu weather updates: In Chennai and suburbs, expect moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning all day as per IMD prediction. Widespread flooding isn't forecast, but intermittent showers could disrupt peak-hour traffic.

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  'Bomb hurled at police vehicle in Tamil Nadu but Stalin patting his own back': EPS lambasts DMK

  January 24, 2026 23:38 IST

  In a post on X, the former chief minister called Stalin a 'puppet' and said he keeps 'patting his own back and boasting away' but such incidents are regularly taking place in the state. As many as four police personnel have been injured in the incident, Palaniswami said.

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  'DMK's countdown has begun, Tamil Nadu ready for change': PM Modi's mega poll push in Madhuranthakam

  January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  PM Modi said the large turnout at the rally had sent a strong message across the country, asserting that Tamil Nadu was ready for change and wanted to free itself from what he described as the DMK’s misgovernance.

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: DMK is CMC govt - corruption, mafia, crime, says PM Modi | As it happened

  January 23, 2026 17:15 IST

  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Ahead of his visit, PM Modi said the NDA is committed to the welfare of the people, while asserting that Tamil Nadu is ready to bid a farewell to CM MK Stalin-led DMK.

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  PM targets DMK as poll battle kicks off, says Tamil Nadu ready to oust 'corrupt' Stalin-led govt

  January 23, 2026 14:12 IST

  The political temperature in Tamil Nadu soared as PM Narendra Modi accused the DMK of corruption and declared that the state was ready for change. CM MK Stalin strongly countered him, listing alleged NDA failures.

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  Chunav Flashback: When did BJP win its 1st Assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, who was winning candidate?

  January 23, 2026 9:10 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Born in 1951, Velayutham climbed from grassroots activism to claim BJP's landmark status as Tamil Nadu's first MLA at age 45. A committed social worker, he championed regional growth in Padmanabhapuram but fell short in re-election attempts in 2001 and 2006.

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  PM Modi's Tamil Nadu rally ignites NDA's aggressive push for polls amid coalition buzz, diversions

  January 23, 2026 9:08 IST

  PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: BJP has effectively brought Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) chief TTV Dhinakaran-a prominent AIADMK dissenter-into the NDA fold, bolstering the alliance's foothold in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu traffic alert: Major diversions on Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway for PM Modi's rally

  January 23, 2026 7:25 IST

  PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: Chengalpattu Police have imposed broad traffic curbs on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway (GST Road) and adjacent roads ahead of PM Modi's rally. From 7 am to 7 pm, heavy vehicles are fully prohibited on the Chennai-Tindivanam stretch today.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: Who's in and who could join NDA ahead of polls

  January 23, 2026 8:29 IST

  Ahead of the Prime Minister’s high-profile visit, Union Minister and Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal has already arrived in Chennai. Goyal has been holding multiple meetings with alliance partners to ensure the success of PM Modi’s event.

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  Vijay's TVK allotted 'whistle' symbol, Kamal Haasan's MNM given 'battery torch' for Tamil Nadu polls

  January 22, 2026 15:31 IST

  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: The Election Commission of India said symbols will be available for "allotment as free symbols to other candidates in the constituencies where the aforesaid party does not actually set up its candidates".

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  R Vaithlingam defects from AIADMK to DMK: Major boost for MK Stalin's ruling alliance

  January 21, 2026 12:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Vaithilingam represented Orathanad constituency and stood firmly with OPS during internal party rifts. Expelled from AIADMK in 2022 alongside Panneerselvam and others amid leadership turmoil, he had been speculated to switch camps for months.

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  Social media weight loss tip turns fatal as college girl dies after consuming 'borax' in Tamil Nadu

  January 21, 2026 12:13 IST

  A Madurai college student died after consuming venkaaram for weight loss following a YouTube video's advice. She developed severe health complications and was declared dead en route to hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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  TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA: Can AMMK tilt the Mukkulathor vote and reshape Tamil Nadu's 2026 battle?

  January 21, 2026 14:22 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Dhinakaran, heir to the powerful Thevar legacy, wields significant influence over Mukkulathor groups (Thevars, Maravars, Agamudayars) across southern strongholds like Theni, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram- crucial battlegrounds for breaking DMK's dominance.

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  Madras HC quashes case against Amit Malviya, calls Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatan remarks hate speech

  January 21, 2026 10:41 IST

  The Madras High Court has struck down the FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, ruling that his post on Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatan Dharma remarks was not a crime. The court strongly observed that the minister's statements themselves amounted to hate speech.

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  Video: Toddler among 3 family members killed in tragic bus-scooter collision in Tamil Nadu's Karur

  January 21, 2026 8:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu road accident: Three family members perished in the crash, including a heartbreaking one-year-old toddler whose life was cut tragically short. The other two victims, believed to be the child's parents or caregivers, succumbed at the accident site despite desperate attempts by rescuers.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of assembly: 'National anthem was not given due respect'

  January 20, 2026 11:01 IST

  The Governor demanded that the national anthem be played after the Tamil Anthem and when Speaker Appavu refused, the Governor walked without reading the opening address.This is the third time that he staged a walk out after having skipped the customary address for the past two years.

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  Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, probe underway

  January 20, 2026 6:37 IST

  Kallakurichi District Collector Prashant also arrived at the scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, and a forensic team is examining the site where the cylinder exploded.