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  Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Trouble in Congress-DMK alliance? TS Singh Deo says INDIA bloc is united

  January 19, 2026 23:36 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Singh Deo, Congress' chairperson of the screening committee for Tamil Nadu, said people may have an opinion but asserted that the INDIA bloc will hold strong in the state.

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  PM Modi to kickstart NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign on Jan 23 as alliance talks gain momentum

  January 19, 2026 13:41 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the NDA's Tamil Nadu election campaign on January 23 through a massive rally in Maduranthakam. With alliance negotiations intensifying, the NDA is preparing for a fierce battle against the ruling DMK-Congress coalition.

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  PM Modi to launch NDA's poll campaign on January 23: Tamil Nadu BJP chief

  January 18, 2026 15:28 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: When asked about the possible inclusion of O Panneerselvam (OPS), TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK and the DMDK in the NDA, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendra hinted that the suspense will end on January 23.

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  Tamil Nadu gears up for 2026 polls: AIADMK unveils welfare promises, TVK sets campaign machinery

  January 17, 2026 14:20 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay unveiled an Election Campaign Committee to drive operations across Tamil Nadu's 234 constituencies, managing statewide to grassroots campaigns, meetings, and strategies. He urged party workers to unite and strengthen the organisation.

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  DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's remark on girls in north India triggers controversy

  January 13, 2026 16:35 IST

  Maran also praised Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling him the “best Chief Minister in India,” and described Tamil Nadu as the best-performing state in the country.

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  Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay grilled by CBI for over six hours, to be called again

  January 12, 2026 23:49 IST

  Karur stampede case: TVK chief and actor Vijay has left the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office on Monday after undergoing prolonged questioning.

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  Karur stampede: CBI seizes TVK president Vijay's campaign vehicle, driver appears before officials

  January 10, 2026 13:44 IST

  The CBI has intensified its probe into the Karur stampede by seizing actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. Vijay has been summoned to appear before the agency on January 12 as investigators seek accountability for the deadly rally that killed 41 people.

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: BJP-AIADMK hold key meet to finalise seat-sharing pact

  January 09, 2026 17:46 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: According to sources, the BJP has shown intentions of contesting on more than 50 seats. However, the AIADMK is unwilling to accept the BJP's demand, as it wants to contest on at least 170 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu Election: PMK of Anbumani Ramadoss joins hands with AIADMK, BJP to challenge DMK

  January 07, 2026 11:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election: While addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss, Palaniswami asserted that they are already in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and expressed the possibility of including more parties in their bloc.

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  Madras HC upholds order allowing lamp lighting near dargah on Thiruparakundram hills

  January 06, 2026 14:22 IST

  Thirupparankundram lamp lighting row: The Court clarified that the lamp may be lit and the number of persons permitted can be fixed, subject to consultation with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

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  Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections

  January 04, 2026 19:21 IST

  Amit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.

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  AIADMK mocks Congress, calls party a 'tail-wagging puppy' of DMK | WATCH

  December 30, 2025 19:02 IST

  The video shared by AIADMK IT Wing on its official Twitter page is seen as a playful but pointed jab at the ongoing seat-sharing negotiations between DMK and Congress ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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  Congress split over DMK tie-up as demand for power share grows ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

  December 29, 2025 20:09 IST

  The Congress is divided on whether it should continue with the DMK or explore a fresh alliance with Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu. While the state unit believes TVK offers better electoral prospects and power sharing, the central leadership prefers to stay with traditional allies.

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  'Going against Constitution: What Madras HC said on granting bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar

  December 27, 2025 10:50 IST

  Savukku Shankar was arrested on December 13, along with five of his team members, based on a complaint by a film producer. However, the YouTuber has denied all charges against him, calling them 'fabricated'.

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  Tamil Nadu: Nine killed after bus rams into two vehicles in Cuddalore, CM announces ex-gratia

  December 25, 2025 7:46 IST

  Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed officials to release Rs 3 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to the family of each deceased person. The injured will receive Rs 1 lakh each.

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  Ticket checker saves woman passenger from falling at Tambaram station, averts mishap | VIDEO

  December 23, 2025 12:29 IST

  Nithish Kumar, Ticket Checking Staff, noticed the passenger losing her balance and reacted immediately. He quickly held her and helped her regain balance.

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  Tamil Nadu SIR: Over 97 lakh names of voters deleted, around 85 per cent forms filed

  December 20, 2025 0:00 IST

  Tamil Nadu SIR: Omitted genuine voters can still claim their rights during the Claims and Objections phase, from December 19, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This period enables additions, deletions, corrections, and checks, letting citizens shape accurate rolls together.

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  Fire breaks out at LIC building in Tamil Nadu's Madurai; one woman killed | Video

  December 17, 2025 23:30 IST

  Three fire tenders have been pressed into service, who are engaged in dousing the flames, sources in the fire and rescue department said.

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  YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar's arrest triggers row in Tamil Nadu: What is this issue all about?

  December 14, 2025 12:44 IST

  Hours before getting arrested, the YouTuber had released a video on social media and claimed that the police were trying to arrest him in a 'false' case that had been filed by a film producer. He alleged that the police were trying to arrest him on the instructions of a senior official.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK declares Vijay as Chief Ministerial candidate for 2026 polls

  December 11, 2025 17:13 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK’s efforts to form alliances gained momentum after former AIADMK leader and 9-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan, along with his supporters, joined the party last month, bolstering its position against both the ruling DMK-led coalition and the AIADMK-BJP opposition alliance.

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  Karthigai Deepam row: What is the temple row that has pitted Tamil Nadu govt against Madras HC judge

  December 09, 2025 14:44 IST

  A Madras High Court order permitted devotees to light a ceremonial lamp at a hilltop pillar in Madurai instead of at the temple below. The Tamil Nadu government has appealed the order and is maintaining restrictions on access to the site, resulting in an ongoing legal standoff.

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  Nainar Nagenthran, Tamil Nadu BJP chief, arrested amid 'Karthigai Deepam' lamp lighting row

  December 04, 2025 21:48 IST

  Karthigai Deepam row: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently rejected an appeal challenging the single judge’s ruling that permitted the lighting of the lamp, effectively overturning previous prohibitory orders imposed by authorities.

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  Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai on red alert, heavy rains bring holiday for schools

  December 02, 2025 11:54 IST

  Chennai will remain overcast and is likely to experience heavy downpours. The day is expected to see temperatures around 29°C, with the night cooling to about 24°C.

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  Watch: Chennai Metro suffers technical glitch in subway due to rain, commuters walk through tunnel

  December 02, 2025 8:33 IST

  Chennai Metro: Videos from the scene show commuters holding the handrail and looking out to understand what had happened. After about ten minutes of feeling trapped, passengers said an announcement instructed them to walk to the nearest station

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  'Payment for betrayal is death': Coimbatore man kills wife, posts selfie with body

  December 01, 2025 8:48 IST

  The police said that Balamurugan did not attempt to flee the spot after the murder but sat on a chair near his deceased wife. He took a selfie with the corpse and posted it as his WhatsApp status.

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  Tamil Nadu road accident: 8 women among 11 killed as two buses collide head-on in Sivaganga

  November 30, 2025 23:50 IST

  Tamil Nadu bus accident: One of the buses was travelling to Karaikudi from Tiruppur, while the other was going to Dindigul from Karaikudi. However, the two buses collided with each other head-on near Thirupathur, killing at least 11 persons.

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  Cyclone Ditwah: Three killed in Tamil Nadu; 57,000 hectares of farmland affected

  November 30, 2025 12:53 IST

  Strong surface winds with speed reaching 60-70 km per hour, gusting to 80 km per hour per hour is likely to prevail over the North Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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  KA Sengottaiyan, former 9-term AIADMK MLA, joins TVK in presence of Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

  November 27, 2025 12:36 IST

  KA Sengottaiyan, a seasoned politician with a long-standing career, was first elected as an MLA in 1977. Throughout his career, he built a strong support base in western Tamil Nadu. He was a staunch supporter of Jayalalithaa during the AIADMK split and earned recognition as a trusted strategist.