Tamil Nadu Election News

Poll season potboiler in TN: Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity

O Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity to a finely poised electoral battle shaped by shifting alliances and Vijay adding a new variable

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai

He is scheduled to visit the Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy temple in Tirupparankundram at around 4 pm and offer his worship

Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in TN: CEC

The Election Commission's decision over 'phases for polls' will be known once the election schedule is announced, he said

Expelled AIADMK leader, 3-time Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam joins DMK

OPS, who had functioned as AIADMK Treasurer and also held the erstwhile top position of party coordinator, joined the DMK along with his son, P Ravindhranath Kumar and supporters

Home ministry allots 50 companies of CAPF to poll-bound Tamil Nadu

The Assembly elections are expected to be held in April 2026 to elect all 234 members of the Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry

PM Modi pays tributes to Jayalalithaa, hails her welfare work for TN women

In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi said just a mention of 'Amma' -- as Jayalalithaa was often called -- brings a glow to the faces of the people of Tamil Nadu

Stalin inaugurates Phase 2 of Pinnacle Infotech Centre in Madurai

The Chief Minister, on the occasion, also laid the foundation stone for a dedicated employee housing facility, Guidance, the state government-backed investment promotion agency, said

TVK rules out alliance with BJP, alleges Centre pressure, CBI action

On alliances, Raj said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) had announced that talks would begin on the February 22, but the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMK) joined earlier than expected

EC to visit TN, Puducherry from Feb 25 to 27 to assess poll preparedness

Besides Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, assembly polls are due in Assam, Kerala and West Bengal

Stalin credits ₹5,000 to TN women under Kalaignar Scheme ahead of polls

Stalin also announced to double the monthly grant to ₹2,000 if his DMK party was voted to power in the upcoming Assembly election

TN growth outpaces national average: CM Stalin outlines $1 trillion roadmap

In his address, Stalin also highlighted the state's industrial prowess, explaining the steps being taken to bring about the changes

Alliance with Congress intact, no scope for power-sharing: CM Stalin

Stalin maintained that the alliance with the grand old party was free from confusion

Centre rejects TN's request to relax moisture norms for paddy procurement

Paddy can be dried before milling; procurement of excessively moist paddy introduces significant operational risk, including loss of stock during storage and compromised milling recovery

Stalin urges PM Modi to expedite TN rail projects, release pending funds

Stalin highlighted that the progress of several crucial railway projects is being hindered by 'delays in releasing funds by the Ministry of Railways'

AIADMK announces pension hike, loan waivers in second poll promise list

Aimed at encouraging the sport, Palaniswami said a subsidy of ₹5 lakh would be provided to host Jallikattu events in government-authorised locations

TN BJP leader Annamalai steps down as in-charge of 6 constituencies

While talking to the media on February 3, he said that he informed Tamil Nadu BJP leadership about his decision

TN CM Stalin backs UGC regulations, urges Centre not to dilute reforms

CM Stalin said that since the BJP came to power at the Centre, there has been a noticeable rise in student suicides in higher education institutions

TN Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to continue with MGNREGA

The resolution was moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin

Dhinakaran-led AMMK returns to NDA fold, Palaniswami welcomes leader

Palaniswami welcomed Dhinakaran, whom he said has joined the NDA to "uproot the evil force DMK's tyrannical rule, put an end to its dynastic politics and once again ensure the golden rule of Amma "