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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: What happened in Tamil Nadu in the 2021 state polls?

  May 03, 2026 18:00 IST

  The 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election saw the DMK return to power after 10 years, winning 133 of the 234 seats and securing a majority on its own, while the DMK-led alliance won 159 seats overall. The AIADMK won 66 seats, with its alliance finishing at 75 seats.

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  Passenger opens emergency exit, jumps off Air Arabia flight at Chennai airport during taxiing; held

  May 03, 2026 16:16 IST

  The pilot promptly lodged a formal complaint with the authorities regarding the incident. Security personnel boarded the aircraft, arrested the passenger, and took him into custody.

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  Tamil Nadu elections: TVK confident of wining 180-200 seats, refutes post-poll alliance with AIADMK

  May 02, 2026 13:27 IST

  Most of the exit polls have predicted Chief Minister MK Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's return to power in Tamil Nadu. However, a couple of exit polls have predicted that the TVK could likely emerge as kingmaker in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll: DMK set to return, TVK may become main opposition, predicts Today's Chanakya

  April 30, 2026 19:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election 2026: DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in Tamil Nadu also includes the Congress. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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  Tamil Nadu Poll of Polls: Four exit polls give edge to DMK, Axis My India predicts Vijay's win

  April 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Tamil Nadu Poll of Polls: Several exit polls predicted a return of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu has a total of 234 seats with the magic mark being 118.

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  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026: Vijay's TVK may play spoiler in DMK vs AIADMK contest

  April 29, 2026 19:09 IST

  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026: The counting of votes will take place on May 4, and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is fancying its chances of a good show in its maiden electoral battle.

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  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll: DMK-led alliance to retain power with a clear majority, predicts Matrize

  April 29, 2026 19:36 IST

  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026: DMK-led alliance may corner 40.3% votes, AIADMK-led alliance may get 37.1% votes, TVK may get 17.5% votes, and Others may get 5.1% votes.

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  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026: Matrize predicts DMK-led alliance to retain power

  April 29, 2026 21:51 IST

  Tamil Nadu Exit Poll Results 2026: Tamil Nadu recorded 85.10% voting on April 23, the highest since Independence. In the 234-seat assembly, 118 seats are required for the majority.

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  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Polling ends across 234 Assembly constituencies; 85% turnout recorded

  April 23, 2026 21:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election 2026 voting status LIVE updates: The state has an electorate of 5.73 crore, with voting underway at 75,064 polling stations to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in the 234 member Assembly.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: From MK Stalin to Palaniswami to Vijay, key candidates in fray

  April 22, 2026 23:47 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections: Key leaders such as M K Stalin, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Udhayanidhi Stalin are central to the contest, while parties like the BJP and regional players aim to expand their influence, making the election both personality-driven and politically significant.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: List of all constituencies going to polls on April 23

  April 22, 2026 11:50 IST

  Key players in this election include the DMK, AIADMK, BJP, Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Kongu (TVK), and the Congress, all vying for the mandate. The current Assembly’s term concludes on May 10, 2026.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Complete list of AIADMK, BJP, PMK and AMMK candidates

  April 22, 2026 8:04 IST

  Key political parties in the fray include the DMK, AIADMK, Congress, BJP, PMK, AMMK, and TVK. Candidates across these parties carried out intense and high-energy campaigns, presenting their agendas and seeking voter support in what is expected to be a closely watched electoral contest.

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  Royapuram Assembly Election 2026: Can AIADMK's Jayakumar D reclaim seat from DMK?

  April 21, 2026 19:19 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Murthy R Idream of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) defeated Jayakumar D of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 27,779 votes.

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  Gobichettipalayam Assembly Election 2026: Can Sengottaiyan retain seat on TVK ticket?

  April 21, 2026 18:19 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, KA Sengottaiyan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) defeated GV Manimaran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by a margin of 28,563 votes.

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  Virudhunagar Election 2026: Triangular contest between Vijay Prabhakaran, VG Ganesan and SP Selvam

  April 21, 2026 15:03 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Seenivasan ARR of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) defeated Pandurangan G of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 21,339 votes.

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  Karaikudi Assembly Election 2026: NTK chief Seeman's entry opens up four-way contest

  April 21, 2026 11:35 IST

  Karaikudi is set for a high-profile, multi-cornered contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Seeman (NTK), S Mangudi (Congress), Dherpoki V Pandi (AMMK), and TK Prabhu (TVK) in the fray.

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  Sattur Assembly Election 2026: DMK pitted in fiery contest against BJP, AIADMK

  April 21, 2026 11:16 IST

  Sattur Assembly Election 2026: Sattur has seen close fights in recent assembly elections. In 2021, the DMK won the seat from AIADMK in a competitive race shaped by alliance dynamics and caste mobilisation.

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  Coimbatore South Assembly Election: Will DMK's Senthil Balaji defend seat amid contest from BJP?

  April 21, 2026 10:57 IST

  Past results indicate that the constituency has witnessed closely fought contests. In 2021, Vanathi Srinivasan of the BJP won the seat by defeating Kamal Haasan of Makkal Needhi Maiam by a margin of 1,728 votes. In 2016, Amman K Arjunan of the AIADMK won the seat from Congress.

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  Coimbatore North Assembly Election 2026: Close contest among BJP, Congress, TVK expected in key seat

  April 21, 2026 10:48 IST

  Coimbatore North, which is also part of the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, has emerged as a key battleground in the 2026 Assembly elections, with a multi-cornered contest involving major political players.

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  Virudhachalam Assembly Election 2026: Tough contest among DMDK and PMK, TVK and NTK also in fray

  April 21, 2026 10:37 IST

  Virudhachalam Assembly Election 2026: Apart from DMDK and PMK, TVK and NTK are also contesting the Virudhachalam Assembly seat. This time, the constituency is likely to witness a close and intense contest. Here is a look at how the electoral dynamics may shape up.

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  'Pride in being called more dangerous than Karunanidhi': Stalin's message ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

  April 21, 2026 9:38 IST

  Voting in Tamil Nadu will take place in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

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  Tiruchirappalli East Assembly poll: DMK aims to retain seat, Vijay's entry opens up a 4-way fight

  April 20, 2026 14:06 IST

  The four-cornered contest between C Joseph Vijay (TVK), Inigo S Irudayaraj (DMK), G Rajashekaran (AIADMK), and V Krishnasamy (NTK) is set to test traditional party loyalties as well as the rising influence of new political forces in urban Tamil Nadu.

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  Perambur Assembly Election 2026: Vijay's entry heats up contest, tricky fight for DMK, AIADMK

  April 20, 2026 10:05 IST

  Perambur has generally favoured the DMK, though the AIADMK remains competitive. The DMK retained the seat in both 2021, with RD Shekar winning comfortably, and 2016, when P Vetrivel secured a narrower victory.

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  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election: Four-cornered fight in DMK bastion

  April 20, 2026 9:47 IST

  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election 2026: This seat has historically been a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Before delimitation, the old Chepauk seat was represented multiple times by M Karunanidhi, cementing its legacy as a DMK bastion.

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  Tamil Nadu polls: CM MK Stalin releases manifesto for Chennai city, promises urban transformation

  April 19, 2026 17:35 IST

  The six-point document promises upgraded amenities, 1,000 new mini-buses, and AI-enabled transport management to reduce congestion and cut travel time.

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  23 dead, six injured in blast at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar

  April 19, 2026 23:37 IST

  The blast occurred when about 30 workers were engaged in routine manufacturing-related processes at the firecrackers unit at Kattanarpatti.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-RSS, says 'attacks on Tamil identity won't be tolerated'

  April 18, 2026 14:29 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said Tamil Nadu holds a special place in his heart and that his connection with the state has grown over the years.

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  Tamil Nadu tragedy: 10 dead as tourist van crashes at Valparai hairpin bend in Coimbatore

  April 17, 2026 23:04 IST

  At least 10 people were killed after a tourist van crashed at a hairpin bend in Tamil Nadu's Valparai. The vehicle, carrying around 20 passengers, lost control on the steep ghat road. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue.