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Tiruchirappalli, April 1: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin, who is contesting the upcoming Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency, held a major election campaign in Tiruchirappalli district on Wednesday, addressing a large public gathering and introducing party candidates for the nine Assembly segments in the district. Addressing the party rally in Tiruchirappalli, Stalin drew contrasts with other states, asserting, "There are no caste ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tami Nadu) [India], April 1 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin, who is contesting the upcoming Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency, held a major election campaign in Tiruchirappalli district on Wednesday, addressing a large public gathering and introducing party candidates for the nine Assembly segments in the district. Addressing the party rally in Tiruchirappalli, Stalin drew contrasts with other states, asse ...Read More >
Tiruvarur, Mar 31 (PTI) Chief Minister MK Stalin launched his campaign for the April 23 Assembly polls here on Tuesday and slammed AIADMK chief Palaniswami as a leader with no long-term vision or understanding. Formally introducing candidates of his party and that of allies and seeking support for them, the DMK chief said the NDA's sole purpose was to hinder Tamil Nadu's development. He alleged that NDA's objective was to "destroy" the development brought about by the Dravidian model. "This i ...Read More >
2026 Tamil Nadu elections: Trichy East Assembly seat turns temple town into a high-stakes constituency for Vijay's political debut 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls: Steeped in a thousand years of history, Tiruchirappalli -- once a key centre of the early Cholas and later ruled by the Pallavas, Pandyas and the Madurai Nayaks -- is now witnessing a very different kind of battle. Not one of empires, but of narratives, personalities and political relevance. At the heart of it lies Trichy East -- a compact, d ...Read More >
Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami during an election campaign meeting in Tiruvannamalai. Addressing a large gathering, Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised Palaniswami, stating, "We have seen aggressive devotees and aggressive party workers, but Edappadi Palaniswami stands as an aggressive slave of the BJP." He further alleged that the AIADMK leader has be ...Read More >
2026 Tamil Nadu elections: DMK-led SPA vs AIADMK-led NDA, the seat allocation in the two main alliances in the fray, their manifestos and other key players explained As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections on April 23, the major political alliances have taken the poll position. Both the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have finalised their seat-sharing formulae for the polls, results for which will be announce ...Read More >
Assembly Elections 2026: Why Tamil Nadu Polls Is Crucial For National Politics Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: A BJP breakthrough in Tamil Nadu could weaken the INDIA bloc, of which the ruling DMK is a part, ahead of the 2029 general election. Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election, scheduled for April 23, is seen as crucial for national politics. With 39 Lok Sabha seats and a large voter base, the state is a key battleground testing the BJP's push into the ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu [India], March 31 (ANI): Accompanied by bulls, goats, and roosters, along with traditional drum beats. Jallikattu Rajesh, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate who is contesting from the Thiruverumbur Assembly constituency for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, filed his nomination. Earlier, Jallikattu Rajesh began his campaign by participating in the cleaning drive of hyacinth in the Mavadi Kulam lake. Also Read | Income Tax Act 2025: Will TDS Rules on Bank Interest ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli, (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Accompanied by bulls, goats, and roosters, along with traditional drum beats. Jallikattu Rajesh, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate who is contesting from the Thiruverumbur Assembly constituency for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, filed his nomination. Earlier, Jallikattu Rajesh began his campaign by participating in the cleaning drive of hyacinth in the Mavadi Kulam lake. "Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi from DMK, who is currently the sitting ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election: From AIADMK-Led NDA To Ruling DMK, What Do The Alliances Look Like? Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: April 23 will see a three-way battle as DMK and AIADMK alliances face debutant Vijay's TVK, with major seat-sharing deals and new factions Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The battle lines are drawn and Tamil Nadu is ready for a high-stakes assembly election on April 23, which will move away from a traditionally bipolar to a three-cornered contest this time. Tamil Nad ...Read More >
Tiruvannamalai, Mar 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Miniser Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday ridiculed the AIADMK-BJP alliance as "Delhi-made" with no guarantee for survival and accused AIADMK chief Palaniswami of "selling" his party to the BJP. Addressing an election rally at Kilpennathur in Tiruvannamalai District, Udhayanidhi said: "No matter how many teams come -- BJP's A team, B team, C team -- the champion team is DMK." The Deputy chief minister listed the welfare schemes of the 'Dravidian m ...Read More >
Chennai, Tamil Nadu [India], March 30 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, DMK Spokesperson, TKS Elangovan, on Monday downplayed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay's star power and said it is normal for actors to draw crowds. He also called the BJP a "pro-Hindu party" and contrasted it with the sentiments of Tamil Nadu. "Almost all political parties in the state, representing all sections of the society, are supporting us... The BJP is a pro-Hindu party which is ag ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Thoothukudi, P Geetha Jeevan, on Monday interacted with voters at Muthu Nagar Beach in Thoothukudi as part of her campaigning ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. Speaking to ANI, Geetha Jeevan said the people of Thoothukudi had stood with her throughout and expressed confidence in their continued support in the forthcoming election. Also Read | Who Is Ashok Kharat? Wife, Famil ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After finally deciding to launch her own party, former AIADMK interim general secretary and close aide of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, VK Sasikala, hit out at the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami, saying that she made him the Chief Minister, only to be betrayed. Sasikala finally broke her dilemma and announced the decision launch a new political party, stating that the party's name would be revealed later. She alleged that there were conspiracies to move her from Ka ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Acknowledging that the impacts of climate change are clearly visible, Chief Minister MK Stalin stressed that Tamil Nadu has been able to effectively protect itself from major damage due to proactive preparedness measures taken by the State government. Speaking in the third meeting of Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change, Stalin further recalled that Cyclone Ditwah severely impacted Sri Lanka but Tamil Nadu was spared from heavy damage because the government had anticipated ri ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who took Indian cinema to a global stage with RRR, is once again making headlines, this time for an unexpected crossover with Hollywood legend James Cameron. The two directors recently appeared together in a special promotional video ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3), and their friendly, candid interaction has since gone viral on social media. The conversation, filled with warmth and humour, quickly caught fans' attention as it brough ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu delivered a standout economic performance in 2024-25; its well-balanced growth model translated into a sustained surge in gross state domestic product (GSDP). A pickup across sectors enabled the state to post the highest nominal GSDP growth of 16% in 2024-25, according to the latest RBI data. This momentum has cemented TN's position as India's second-largest state economy, behind only Maharashtra, while delivering the fastest compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.59% between 2020 ...Read More >
Chennai: The expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam's loyalist and Alangulam MLA P H Manoj Pandian, joined the ruling DMK in the presence Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday. The MLA from Tenkasi district had backed former chief minister Panneerselvam since their expulsion by the AIADMK general council in July 2022. He has been a member of the AIADMK since 1993 and had served as joint secretary of the party's advocates' wing, and he was an MP.Minutes after joining the DMK at Anna Arivalayam, t ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 4 (PTI) The expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam's loyalist and Alangulam MLA P H Manoj Pandian, joined the ruling DMK in the presence Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday. The MLA from Tenkasi district had backed former chief minister Panneerselvam since their expulsion by the AIADMK general council in July 2022. He has been a member of the AIADMK since 1993 and had served as joint secretary of the party's advocates' wing, and he was an MP. Minutes after joining the DMK at Anna ...Read More >
MK Stalin, Congress slam PM Modi over statement alleging harassment of Biharis in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks alleging harassment of Biharis in Tamil Nadu by the DMK government have sparked sharp political reactions from both the DMK and the Congress. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit out at the Prime Minister, saying Modi was "losing the dignity of his position" with such speeches. "Mr. Hon'ble Prime Minister is responsible for everyone in this country. As a Tami ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 31 (ANI): DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Monday claimed that many of the promises made in the NDA's manifesto for the Bihar Assembly election are inspired by the key welfare schemes implemented in Tamil Nadu by the 'Dravidian Model' government led by his party. He also claimed that Prime Minister Modi's "anti-Tamil" remarks have been exposed as lies by "none other than his own alliance's election manifesto." "Yesterday, while campaigning in Bihar, Prime Ministe ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu is set to witness another round of intense standoff between BJP and DMK, as chief minister M K Stalin said on Sunday that he would challenge special intensive revision (SIR) through legal means and people's protest.As Election Commission of India is gearing up to begin SIR in the state in the coming days, Stalin said BJP and its ally AIADMK were 'plotting' to remove the names of voters from marginalized sections from the electoral rolls through the exercise. "BJP and its ally ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Private Universities Bill: minimum land requirement reduced from 100 acres to 25 acres Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Dr. Govi Chezhiaan has announced that the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in the State Assembly on October 15, will be withdrawn following Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's direction. In his statement, Dr. Chezhiaan clarified that the amendment was proposed only to simplify the procedures for establishing new private universities a ...Read More >
Rajaa added that Foxconn's India representative Robert Wu had met with Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin "to reaffirm their deep trust in Tamil Nadu with substantial investment comRmitments". Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant Foxconn has committed ₹15,000 crore in investments, creating 14,000 high-value jobs, Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Rajaa said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. Rajaa said this was the largest-ever engineering jobs commitment for the state and a 'major boost' f ...Read More >
The first poster shows Kavin and Nayanthara looking at each other as they sit atop a house. The second poster featured the actors sitting on different floors. From the looks of the posters, the movie appeared to be a romantic drama between two neighbours. Nayanthara shared the poster on her Instagram handle on Wednesday. "It all begins with a simple Hi," wrote Nayanthara. The movie is the debut directorial of lyricist-turned-director Vishnu Edavan and also marks the first collaboration between N ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and Tamil cinema star Vijay will take his Assembly election campaign to Namakkal, continuing his series of public outreach programmes every Saturday. After addressing supporters in Namakkal this morning, he is scheduled to speak at Veluchamipuram near Karur at 12 p.m. - notably the same venue where AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami held a major rally recently. Vijay left his Chennai residence earlier in the d ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 26 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh 'lives' by way of money paid as tax contribution by Tamil Nadu to the Centre and this is the truth, Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa has claimed. Speaking to reporters here, Rajaa, in response to a question, asked: "From where did UP get money? Is it internal development? We have grown across sectors and TN accounts for 15 per cent of the total factory workers of the country." The question posed was about PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss's reported remark ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 26 (PTI) A gesture by the Tamil Nadu government has brought a significant transformation in the lives of underprivileged children, enabling them to fulfil their aspiration to pursue education. The monthly scholarship of Rs 1,000 under the 'Tamil Pudhalvan' and 'Pudhumai Penn' schemes for state-run school students, along with the skilling programme under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' platform, has helped many rural children begin realising their ambitions of becoming graduates, engineers, do ...Read More >
Chennai: Union govt is obstructing TN's education drive even as other states seek to replicate it, chief minister M K Stalin said at "Kalviyil Sirandha Tamil Nadu" event in Chennai on Thursday. He said, "We must instil fear in those who, unable to bear our progress, try to block it. Our schemes and our achievements will surely make that happen."Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, who participated in the event, said his govt will adopt TN's model and introduce a breakfast scheme next academic year. "I ...Read More >
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