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  Nine Tamil Nadu cops get death sentence in 'rarest of rare' father-son custodial deaths case

  April 06, 2026 23:55 IST

  A Madurai special court has awarded the death penalty to nine police officers for the 2020 custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Bennicks in Sathankulam. The ruling follows extensive evidence presented by the CBI, with the court deeming the torture inflicted as the "rarest of rare".

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  BJP declares 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu polls, fields Nainar Nagendran, Soundararajan and Murugan

  April 03, 2026 16:14 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seat-sharing pact, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is contesting 172 seats on its symbol, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on 33.

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  Son and daughter kill father over land dispute in Telangana's Zaheerabad

  April 01, 2026 22:02 IST

  Police said the son allegedly attacked his father with a rod, while the other two family members were also present during the incident. The man suffered severe head injuries and later died.

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  Role of smaller parties in Tamil Nadu polls: Who matters and why?

  March 31, 2026 18:07 IST

  Smaller parties like Pattali Makkal Katchi, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Naam Tamilar Katchi, Makkal Needhi Maiam, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam play a crucial role in Tamil Nadu polls by influencing specific communities and regions. In a close conte

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  Tamil Nadu Elections: Vijay to contest from Perambur and Trichy East; calls polls TVK vs DMK battle

  April 03, 2026 11:43 IST

  Elections to the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will be held in a single phase on April 23. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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  One dead, two injured as portion of ceiling collapses at Trichy's Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

  March 29, 2026 9:09 IST

  The temple, one of the prominent Shakti shrines in Tamil Nadu, witnesses a large number of devotees throughout the year, with many arriving on foot pilgrimage and staying overnight to offer prayers in the morning.

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  From MGR to Jayalalithaa to Vijay: How cinema stars shape electoral politics in Tamil Nadu

  April 03, 2026 11:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: After the eras of MGR and Jayalalithaa and several unsuccessful attempts by other actors, Vijay is stepping into the political landscape. The actor has made it clear that his party will contest the Tamil Nadu elections independently.

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  Tamil Nadu Polls: AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates, fields K Palaniswami from Edappadi

  March 25, 2026 11:48 IST

  AIADMK kickstarted its Assembly election campaign by releasing its first list of 23 candidates, renominating chief K Palaniswami from Edappadi and retaining senior leaders for key constituencies.

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  When did BJP and DMK contest together in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls and what was the result?

  March 24, 2026 22:57 IST

  The alliance, however, failed to deliver results. The DMK managed to win a modest number of seats, while the BJP secured only a handful.

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  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's TVK likely to go solo, keeps NDA alliance option on hold

  March 17, 2026 19:32 IST

  TVK now appears unconvinced, particularly in the context of Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. However, sources indicate that the option of a post-poll alliance has not been entirely ruled out.

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  Matrize-IANS Opinion Poll predicts Mamata's return to Bengal throne; easy win for Himanta in Assam

  India | March 15, 2026 23:45 IST

  India TV Opinion Poll: As per the survey, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is expected to get around 155 - 170 seats, while BJP may get 100 - 115 seats. In Assam, the people is likely to put their faith again with the CM Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Date 2026: Polling on April 23, results to be announced on May 4

  March 15, 2026 17:51 IST

  The Election Commission on March 15 announced the schedule for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Preparations such as reviewing poll readiness, finalising electoral rolls and assessing security arrangements have already been completed.

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  Assembly Polls: Bengal votes in 2 phases; Keralam, Assam on April 9, TN on 23rd; results on May 4

  India | March 15, 2026 23:36 IST

  As per the election commission, the polling in Assam, Keralam, Puducherry will take place on April 9, the counting on May 4. The election in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, the counting on May 4. The election in West Bengal will be held in two phases - April 23 and 29.

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  Assembly Election 2026: Matrize-IANS Opinion poll predicts NDA's massive victory in Tamil Nadu

  India | March 15, 2026 23:33 IST

  Assembly Election 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Legislative Assembly faces a high-stakes clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee since 2011 and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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  Two children killed, seven injured in suspected LPG cylinder blast near Chennai

  March 15, 2026 14:46 IST

  Residents in the area rushed to the spot after hearing a loud explosion and were shocked to find that the three houses had partially collapsed due to the blast.

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  EC to announce poll schedule for Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry at 4 pm

  India | April 03, 2026 12:20 IST

  Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry. The poll body has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule.

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  Madurai East Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  March 17, 2026 20:38 IST

  Madurai East Assembly Polls 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, P Moorthy of the DMK won the seat by defeating Gopalakrishnan R of the AIADMK with a margin of 49,604 votes.

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  Namakkal Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  March 17, 2026 20:38 IST

  Namakkal Assembly Polls 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, P Ramalingam of the DMK won the seat by defeating Baskar KPP of the AIADMK with a margin of 27,861 votes.

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  Kallakurichi Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  March 26, 2026 21:34 IST

  llakurichi Assembly Polls 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, M Senthilkumar of the AIADMK won the seat by defeating KI Manirathinem of the Congress with a margin of 25,891 votes.

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  Vikravandi Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  March 26, 2026 21:34 IST

  Vikravandi Assembly Polls 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, N Pugazhenthi of the DMK won the seat by defeating R Muthamilselvan of the AIADMK with a margin of 9,573 votes.