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  CM Vijay calls on DMK chief MK Stalin in first meet following 2026 Tamil Nadu elections | WATCH

  May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met DMK president MK Stalin at the latter's residence in Chennai. The meeting between the two leaders comes a day after Vijay's swearing in ceremony.

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  DMK declares Udhayanidhi Stalin as Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly

  May 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  Udhayanidhi registered victory in Chepaur-Thiruvallikeni Assembly seat by defeating TVK’s Selvam.D by a margin of 7140 votes. He amassed 62,992 votes against Selvam’s 55,852 votes.

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  Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: Uncertainty ends over govt formation as VCK extends support to TVK

  May 09, 2026 17:53 IST

  Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: VCK sources said the party, as of now, will extend outside support to Vijay in his bid to form TVK's maiden government.

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  'Prove numbers, then take oath': Tamil Nadu Governor's clear message to TVK's Vijay amid deadlock

  May 07, 2026 14:49 IST

  The meeting marked Vijay’s second interaction with Arlekar in two days. On Wednesday, the TVK chief had submitted a list of 112 supporting MLAs while formally staking a claim to form the government.

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  Resort politics in Tamil Nadu: AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry amid defection fears

  May 07, 2026 8:44 IST

  This development came a day after sources suggest a majority of the 47 AIADMK MLAs demanded the party high command to support Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for the formation of government in Tamil Nadu.

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  MK Stalin resigns as chief minister after Tamil Nadu poll drubbing, thanks DMK voters

  May 05, 2026 13:39 IST

  The DMK won 59 seats in the 234-member Assembly, emerging as the principal opposition party, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats.

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  TVK upsets DMK strongholds as MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin trail in early trends

  May 04, 2026 12:14 IST

  In early trends from Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin are trailing in Kolathur and Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidates, marking a major upset in key DMK strongholds.

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  Kolathur Assembly Election Result 2026 LIVE: MK Stalin loses bastion to TVK's VS Babu in big upset

  May 04, 2026 17:26 IST

  Kolathur Assembly Election Result: MK Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is contesting again from the Kolathur seat, continuing his long-standing association with the constituency.

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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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  Exit Poll Results: BJP tipped to win Bengal, Assam; DMK ahead in TN, UDF in Kerala, predicts Matrize

  India | April 29, 2026 23:44 IST

  Matrize Exit Poll predicted 146-161 seats for the BJP in West Bengal and projected 125-140 seats for the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the state. The magic mark for scoring a majority is 148. Mamata's TMC may win 125 to 140 seats, added the exit poll.

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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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  Stage set for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls: Will Stalin, Mamata hold their ground?

  India | April 22, 2026 23:36 IST

  While Tamil Nadu is voting in a single phase across 234 seats, West Bengal will vote for 152 seats in first phase. And the second phase of West Bengal assembly contest will be held on April 29.

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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 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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  '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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  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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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 16, 2026

  India | April 16, 2026 23:27 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took potshots at the opposition parties who are opposing the Delimitation Bill which is being discussed in the Lok Sabha along with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.

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  Parliament session Highlights: Shah says southern states will not face any discrimination

  India | April 16, 2026 23:30 IST

  The government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. A major proposal is to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850, with 815 seats allocated to states and 35 to UTs.

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  Women's reservation rollout: Centre assures states of balanced seat share amid delimitation fears

  India | April 15, 2026 14:05 IST

  The Centre has indicated that the number of seats could increase by around 50 per cent across states, addressing fears, particularly from southern states, that more populous regions such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might gain a disproportionate advantage.

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  Kolathur Assembly Election 2026: Will Stalin retain his turf for fourth time in contest with AIADMK?

  April 21, 2026 11:39 IST

  Kolathur assembly seat: In 2021, MK Stalin secured 1,05,522 votes, around 60.8 percent, defeating AIADMK’s Aadhirajaram, who polled 35,138 votes, by a margin of 70,384 votes.