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  Vijay promises crop loan waiver, announces welfare measures for MSMEs, Tamil Nadu police force

  April 14, 2026 19:41 IST

  Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay said the basic salary will be increased from Rs 18,200 to Rs 25,000, besides implementing the Police Welfare and Working Conditions Act, which would regularise working time for the personnel.

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  Mannargudi assembly seat: DMK's TRB Rajaa vs AMMK's Kamaraj battle heats up

  April 14, 2026 14:28 IST

  The main contest in Mannargudi is expected between TRB Rajaa (DMK) and S Kamaraj (AMMK). At the same time, UVM Rajarajan (TVK) and R Bharathiselvan (NTK) are also in the fray.

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  Katpadi assembly seat: DMK's Durai Murugan vs AIADMK's V Ramu in tight battle

  April 14, 2026 15:04 IST

  The main contest in Katpadi is expected between senior DMK leader Durai Murugan and AIADMK’s V Ramu. At the same time, Dr M Sudhakar (TVK) and S Thirukkumaran (NTK) are also in the fray.

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  Thondamuthur: AIADMK's SP Velumani vs DMK's Karthikeyan face-off heats up in Coimbatore Urban battle

  April 14, 2026 15:04 IST

  Thondamuthur has a total of 287,442 registered voters for the 2026 elections. This includes 138,968 male voters, 148,371 female voters, and 103 voters from the third gender category.

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  Avanashi assembly battle: BJP's L Murugan vs DMK, TVK enters fray

  April 14, 2026 15:04 IST

  Avanashi is set to vote in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while counting of votes will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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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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  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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  Udhayanidhi Stalin frames polls as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi battle, calls Palaniswami 'PM Modi's slave'

  March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  Udhayanidhi highlighted the welfare schemes implemented by the DMK government, including the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme and free bus travel for women. He also spoke about infrastructure projects completed in Kanchipuram and appealed to voters to support the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol.

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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 unveils seat distribution to BJP, PMK, AMMK; know who gets what | Full list

  March 25, 2026 16:02 IST

  Notably, the AIADMK also released its poll manifesto on Tuesday, unveiling a wide-ranging package of welfare promises aimed at women, elderly and families. The voting is scheduled for April 23 in a single phase, while the vote counting will happen on May 4.

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

  April 06, 2026 8:52 IST

  The Harbour Assembly constituency comes under the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Sekarbabu PK of the DMK won the seat by defeating Vinoj P Selvam of the BJP with a margin of 27274 votes.

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

  April 06, 2026 10:09 IST

  The Thiyagarayanagar Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Karunanithi J of the DMK won the seat by defeating Sathiyanaarayanan B of the AIADMK with a margin of 137 votes.

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

  April 06, 2026 9:44 IST

  The Mylapore Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Velu Dha of the DMK won the seat by defeating Nataraj R of the AIADMK with a margin of 12633 votes.

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  Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  April 06, 2026 9:45 IST

  The Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Ebenezer JJ John of the DMK won the seat by defeating Raajesh RS of the AIADMK with a margin of 42479 votes.

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

  April 06, 2026 9:45 IST

  The Sivaganga Assembly constituency comes under the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, PR Senthilnathan of the AIADMK won the seat by defeating S Gunasekaran of the CPI with a margin of 11253 votes.

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

  April 06, 2026 9:46 IST

  The Thiruparankundram Assembly constituency comes under the Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Rajanchellappa VV of the AIADMK won the seat by defeating Ponnuthai of the CPI (M) with a margin of 29489 votes.

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

  April 06, 2026 9:47 IST

  The Virudhunagar Assembly constituency comes under the Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Seenivasan ARR of the DMK won the seat by defeating Pandurangan G of the BJP with a margin of 21339 votes.

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  Nagercoil Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  April 06, 2026 9:50 IST

  The Nagercoil Assembly constituency comes under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Gandhi MR of the BJP won the seat by defeating Suresh Rajan N of the DMK with a margin of 11669 votes.