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TVK chief Vijay calls DMK-Congress 'confused', BJP alliance 'exhausted'

Vijay promised that a TVK government would make a "100 per cent effort" to secure full statehood legally, free from the interference of the Lieutenant Governor

TVK chief Vijay calls DMK-Congress 'confused', BJP alliance 'exhausted'
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Defeat hostile Delhi team, ensure Dravidian 2.0 model regime: Udhayanidhi

We must defeat the Delhi team, the Sanghi group, and prove that they have no space in Tamil Nadu, said Udhayanidhi Stalin

Defeat hostile Delhi team, ensure Dravidian 2.0 model regime: Udhayanidhi
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

FCRA Bill 'draconian', takes away Constitutional rights: TN CM Stalin

Stalin alleged that the BJP-led Centre failed to protect Tamil Nadu fishermen and it has failed in its foreign policy

FCRA Bill 'draconian', takes away Constitutional rights: TN CM Stalin
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Stalin calls Centre's 3-language formula 'covert' mechanism to impose Hindi

Stalin alleged that the curriculum framework by the CBSE was a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition that vindicates our long-standing apprehensions

Stalin calls Centre's 3-language formula 'covert' mechanism to impose Hindi
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Discrepancies emerge in Vijay's election affidavits for two constituencies

In addition to the criminal record discrepancy, the financial declarations related to election expenditure also differ

Discrepancies emerge in Vijay's election affidavits for two constituencies
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

BJP releases list of 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

In the list released, BJP has fielded Union minister L Murugan from Avanashi seat and former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore

BJP releases list of 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

No one who formed alliance with BJP ever had future: DMK MP Kanimozhi

DMK MP warns parties aligning with BJP face a bleak future, highlights state temple initiatives and pledges industrial clusters for local manufacturing

No one who formed alliance with BJP ever had future: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

TVK chief Vijay files nomination for Tiruchirapalli East ahead of polls

Prior to the formal submission, Vijay led a massive roadshow from the city airport that brought several parts of Tiruchi to a standstill

TVK chief Vijay files nomination for Tiruchirapalli East ahead of polls
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

Vijay alleges conspiracy in Karur tragedy, says he too wants 'justice'

Addressing an election rally after filing his nomination papers from Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency, Vijay said, as many have been insisting, the Karur incident was "a joint machination"

Vijay alleges conspiracy in Karur tragedy, says he too wants 'justice'
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

TN polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

Speaking to reporters after the filing, the Deputy CM exuded confidence in the 'Dravidian Model' of governance

TN polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

Stalin unveils DMK manifesto, pledges welfare expansion, development push

Promises include higher grants for women and students, expanded schemes, and increased procurement prices

Stalin unveils DMK manifesto, pledges welfare expansion, development push
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Several 'B teams' tried to break AIADMK but failed, says chief Palaniswami

Stressing that the party had been started for the welfare of the poor by the late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, Palaniswami said after his demise the movement got split

Several 'B teams' tried to break AIADMK but failed, says chief Palaniswami
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

DMK finalises seat-sharing pact with allies ahead of Assembly polls

DMK leads the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the state

DMK finalises seat-sharing pact with allies ahead of Assembly polls
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Sterlite row sparks livelihood concerns in TN's Thoothukudi ahead of polls

Thoothukudi has seen steady industrial and trade growth, however, fishermen have expressed apprehensions that unchecked expansion is threatening their traditional livelihoods and the marine ecosystem

Sterlite row sparks livelihood concerns in TN's Thoothukudi ahead of polls
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

TN Assembly polls: Battle lines drawn, AIADMK switches to campaign mode

The Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK, which leads the NDA in Tamil Nadu will take on the DMK in certain urban centres considered to be the ruling party's stronghold

TN Assembly polls: Battle lines drawn, AIADMK switches to campaign mode
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

The AIADMK retained in its first list top leaders including K P Munusamy, Dindigul C Sreenivasan and Natham R Viswanathan

AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states

The BJP has expanded steadily across eastern and north-eastern India, but southern strongholds like Tamil Nadu and Kerala continue to resist its rise

BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

AIADMK to retain lion share of seats, BJP to get many to contest TN poll

Edappadi Palaniswami's New Delhi visit on March 19 has finalised the numbers and the party is likely to retain about 160 to 170 seats out of the 234 Assembly constituencies

AIADMK to retain lion share of seats, BJP to get many to contest TN poll
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Assembly elections in five states from April 9, results on May 4

EC announces April polling for five states and Puducherry, with Bengal voting in two phases and results scheduled for May 4

Assembly elections in five states from April 9, results on May 4
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4

Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while West Bengal will vote in two phases

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST