Tamil Nadu
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Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election: Four-cornered fight in DMK bastion
Tamil Nadu | Apr 20, 2026, 09:47 AM ISTChepauk-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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 19, 2026, 05:35 PM ISTThe 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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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-RSS, says 'attacks on Tamil identity won't be tolerated'
Tamil Nadu | Apr 18, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTRahul 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 17, 2026, 11:04 PM ISTAt 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.
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Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay promises Rs 2,500 per month for women under 60 years, six free LPG cylinders
Tamil Nadu | Apr 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTTamil Nadu elections 2026: TVK chief Vijay has assured a 50 per cent waiver of agri-coop crop loans for farmers with more than five acres.
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'Fire will spread across Dravidian land': Tamil Nadu CM burns copy of Delimitation Bill | VIDEO
Tamil Nadu | Apr 16, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin shared on a video on his X account in which he was seen burning the copy of the Delimitation Bill. Stalin alleged that the bill will only turn the people of Tamil Nadu into refugees in their own land.
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Vijay promises crop loan waiver, announces welfare measures for MSMEs, Tamil Nadu police force
Tamil Nadu | Apr 14, 2026, 07:41 PM ISTTamil 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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Edapaddi Assembly Election 2026: Will Palanswami retain his turf in triangular fight with DMK, NTK?
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTEdappadi assembly election: The contest features Edappadi K. Palaniswami of the AIADMK, who is seeking to retain his stronghold, against DMK candidate C Kaasi and NTK’s A Priyadharshini, making it a triangular fight.
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Mannargudi assembly seat: DMK's TRB Rajaa vs AMMK's Kamaraj battle heats up
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:13 PM ISTThe 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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Dharmapuri assembly seat: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani vs DMDK's Elangovan battle takes centre stage
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:12 PM ISTThe contest in Dharmapuri is shaping up as a multi-cornered fight. The key candidates include Dr Sowmiya Anbumani (PMK), Dr V Elangovan (DMDK), M Sivan (TVK), and K Shantha Lakshmi (NTK).
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Bodinayakkanur assembly seat: DMK's O Panneerselvam vs AIADMK’s Narayanaswamy as battle heats up
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTThe main contest is expected between DMK’s O Panneerselvam and AIADMK’s VT Narayanaswamy, while S Prakash Kumar (TVK) and S Kalaiarasu (NTK) are also in the race, making it a multi-cornered fight.
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Katpadi assembly seat: DMK's Durai Murugan vs AIADMK's V Ramu in tight battle
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTThe 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTThondamuthur 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTAvanashi 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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Mylapore Assembly seat sees BJP's Tamilisai vs DMK's Dha Velu contest
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTMylapore Assembly constituency, located in Chennai district, had a total of 270,568 registered voters in the 2021 Assembly elections. This included 131,179 male voters, 139,349 female voters, and 40 voters from the third gender category.
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Nine Tamil Nadu cops get death sentence in 'rarest of rare' father-son custodial deaths case
Tamil Nadu | Apr 06, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTA 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 03, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTTamil 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
Hyderabad | Apr 01, 2026, 10:02 PM ISTPolice 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?
Chennai | Apr 20, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTSmaller 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 03, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTElections 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.