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There is no strong electoral wind blowing across Tamil Nadu to indicate the emerging trends and directions of the potential outcome of the assembly elections to be held on April 23, 2026. There is nothing to suggest that there is something brewing beneath the political surface. The alliances have been formalised, seat sharing arrangements have been completed, candidates list have been prepared and circulated out of the party headquarters and finally the filing of nomination process has begun. Al ...Read More >
Hyderabad: As April 10 marks the birthday of Anant Ambani, Jamnagar has once again turned into a hub of star power, with celebrities from across industries arriving to celebrate the occasion in grand style. Several prominent names from Bollywood and beyond were spotted landing in Jamnagar for the celebrations. Among them, two names stood out the most and quickly became the talk of the town, Shah Rukh Khan and Ram Charan. Both actors, who represent two major film industries, Bollywood and Tolly ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis had stated that a metro project for Madurai would only be launched if a BJP candidate wins the upcoming election. Stalin questioned the propriety of such remarks from a chief minister of another state. Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday lashed out at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks that a metro project in Madurai would be launched only if BJP c ...Read More >
AIADMK leader E Palaniswami, who oversaw Tamil Nadu through the initial lockdown, reportedly claimed that if Covid had struck under the DMK regime, CM MK Stalin "would have died" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday slammed his political rival E Palaniswami over remarks that he would have died if the Covid-19 pandemic was initially handled by the DMK government. Stalin launched a scathing attack on Palaniswami saying he does not fear death, sparking a war of words in poll-bound Tam ...Read More >
He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leaders and cadres from alliance partners, including the Indian National Congress, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the Communist Party of India (CPI), were also present during the campaign. Ravinchandran said that public support for the DMK is strong, adding that people are welcoming the ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Thiru Vi Ka Nagar candidate KS Ravinchandran on Wednesday called the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) a "toddler party" during an election campaign in Pulinthope ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leade ...Read More >
Puducherry: Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday claimed that the BJP wanted to take full control of the Union Territory just as it wanted to gain control of Tamil Nadu through Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK. Campaigning for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance candidates, Udhayanidhi said Puducherry people never allowed hate politics in this land of love. Also read: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin calls for full statehood for Puducherry, criticises Centre ahead of April 9 polls "To ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): With less than two weeks to go for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Tuesday asserted that the DMK will "never bow its head to this three-language formula, which is unnecessary". The DMK MP also said that the people of Tamil Nadu will teach them (BJP) a "right lesson" when the elections are held in the State. Talking to ANI, Thangapandian said, "...We don't see any point for the necessity ...Read More >
CUDDALORE: Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin made a clarion call for the formation of "Dravidian Model 2.0" govt after the 2026 assembly election.Sharing the stage with VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan and DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakanth to exhibit the solidarity of the alliance, Stalin said under the current DMK regime, Tamil Nadu's growth rate jumped from a dismal 0.07% during the previous AIADMK regime to a robust 11.19%, earning the state the moniker of " ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 7 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of attempting to blackmail voters by linking the sanctioning of the Madurai Metro project to the election of a BJP legislator. "Is it the job of the Maharashtra Chief Minister to bargain and blackmail, saying that Metro will be provided to Madurai only if a BJP MLA is elected?" Stalin posted on his official X account. The strongly worded ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar Box Office has rewritten Bollywood history, as Dhurandhar: The Revenge becomes the first Hindi film ever to cross the Rs. 1000 crore net mark in India. This milestone puts it in an elite league previously dominated by pan-Indian blockbusters. With this achievement, the film not only sets a new benchmark for Bollywood but also signals a major shift in audience reach, scale, and global appeal of Hindi cinema. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film has d ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomena's Church in Kattur today. The minister interacted with the congregation during the special Easter service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the public. Following the celebrations, Anbil Mahesh P ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday inaugurated its election campaign office for the Tiruchirappalli West Assembly constituency as part of preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The campaign office was formally opened by DMK candidate and Minister KN Nehru at Thillai Nagar. Also Read | Karnal: Man Puts Cobra's Head in His Mouth, Dies After It Bites Him; Video Goes Viral. Nehru, contesting from the constituenc ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday inaugurated its election campaign office for the Tiruchirappalli West Assembly constituency as part of preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The campaign office was formally opened by DMK candidate and Minister KN Nehru at Thillai Nagar. Nehru, contesting from the constituency under the Secular Progressive Alliance, paid floral tributes to the portraits of iconic Dravidian ...Read More >
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Youth Wing Secretary and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned in Viralimalai Assembly constituency of Pudukkottai district on Sunday, seeking votes for the party's candidate K.K. Chellapandian. Addressing a large gathering, Udhayanidhi Stalin thanked the public for the warm reception and expressed confidence that the DMK would return to power in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled fo ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin urged voters to back the DMK decisively, calling the election a battle for state autonomy, while highlighting welfare schemes and targeting the opposition during a rally in Viralimalai Viralimalai (Tamil Nadu): DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday said that the April 23 electoral contest in the state is a decisive battle for state autonomy, and argued for sending the "Delhi Team" back home. This electio ...Read More >
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Youth Wing Secretary and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned in Viralimalai Assembly constituency of Pudukkottai district on Sunday, seeking votes for the party's candidate K.K. Chellapandian. Addressing a large gathering, Udhayanidhi Stalin thanked the public for the warm reception and expressed confidence that the DMK would return to power in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled fo ...Read More >
MADURAI/VIRUDHUNAGAR: Launching a blistering attack on the BJP, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said the people of Madurai want peace and to live in harmony, and that is in Tamil Nadu's DNA, but the "divisive forces" were trying to destroy it. "The NDA wants to alter TN's DNA with its 'dabba engine'." Addressing an election rally in Thirumangalam to campaign for all 10 DMK alliance candidates from Madurai district, the CM said, "Aryan model seeks to destroy development and communal harmony, ...Read More >
Thanjavur/Pudukottai, Apr 5 (PTI) Tamil Nadu currently stands as the number one state among India's developing regions, boasting a significant growth rate of 11.19 per cent, despite a stark lack of support from the BJP-led union government, Deputy Chief Minister Udhyanidhi Stalin said on Sunday. "The central administration has failed to provide requested projects or the funds rightfully due to the state. This neglect reached a peak in the last Union Budget, where the name "Tamil Nadu" was entir ...Read More >
Thirumangalam/Virdhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Apr 5 (PTI) Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday accused the BJP of harboring "hatred" toward the state by "consistently depriving" it of its fair share of tax revenue. "After taking our money, you ask us where the money is going; is this fair? It is like pinching the baby and rocking the cradle," Stalin said during a campaign rally at Thirumangalam near Madurai. While campaigning in Tamil Nadu ...Read More >
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Sunday highlighted key welfare measures promised in the party's 2026 election manifesto, asserting that it has been designed to benefit every section of society. The leader announced that insurance facilities would be provided to palm oil workers registered with the Tamil Nadu Palm Oil Workers Welfare Board. In addition, financial assistance would be extended to their families for education and medical ne ...Read More >
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5(ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday expressed confidence that Chief Minister M K Stalin will return to power after the elections, stating there is "no doubt" about it. Campaigning at Thilagar Thidal in Pudukkottai for DMK candidate Muthuraja, he alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to enter Tamil Nadu by using the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) as a "mask," and questioned whether the ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday sharpened his attack on AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), branding him a "No. 1 arrogant slave", alleging that his political experience amounted to serving successive leaders, from Jayalalithaa in the past to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at present. Addressing an election rally in Vellore district, Udhayanidhi was responding to remarks made by EPS a day earlier, in which t ...Read More >
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Sunday highlighted key welfare measures promised in the party's 2026 election manifesto, asserting that it has been designed to benefit every section of society. The leader announced that insurance facilities would be provided to palm oil workers registered with the Tamil Nadu Palm Oil Workers Welfare Board. In addition, financial assistance would be extended to their families for education and medical ne ...Read More >
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday expressed confidence that Chief Minister M K Stalin will return to power after the elections, stating there is "no doubt" about it. Campaigning at Thilagar Thidal in Pudukkottai for DMK candidate Muthuraja, he alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to enter Tamil Nadu by using the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) as a "mask," and questioned whether the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) Calling the DMK's election manifesto the "superstar of the 2026 polls", Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday asserted that while anyone can give promises, the public only trusts those made by his party. Addressing a massive public meeting of the Secular Progressive Alliance here, Stalin, who is also DMK president, launched a scathing attack on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of basing his campaign entirely on "slander and low-lev ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: New entrants, regional satraps, and national players are all trying to carve out space in a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election is shaping up as one of the most closely watched contests in recent years, with a mix of established power centres and new political entrants redefining the landscape. While the core battle remains between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led alliance, the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay ha ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Firmly asserting that Tamil Nadu will neither allow nor accept language imposition under any circumstances, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Saturday evening took potshorts at senior BJP leader and union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for making reckless remarks that there was "no Hindi imposition". In a lengthy statement on his social media handle, Mr Stalin said Mr Pradhan's remarks are deeply irresppnsbile and Tamil Nadu firmly rejected the 3-Languge ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday issued a scathing rebuttal to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing his recent statement on X as "deeply irresponsible" and accusing the Centre of "weaponising" education funds to coerce states into accepting "Hindi imposition." In a detailed post on X, Stalin firmly rejected the National Education Policy's (NEP) three-language formula and accused the Union Government of "illegally" wi ...Read More >
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