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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): As Tamil Nadu Assembly polls near, Deputy Chief Minister and DMK's candidate Udhayanidhi Stalin held a campaign in Chepauk assembly constituency. He interacted with the public in the area while being accompanied by a large number of party workers. The Dy CM is contesting from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency in the upcoming polls on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The election would cover a total of 234 constituencies. DMK is co ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): V Sabareesan, son-in-law of Chief Minister MK Stalin, has expressed strong confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will win the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, he stated that the party is committed to fulfilling all promises outlined in its manifesto and claimed there is effectively no opposition in the state. He also dismissed any impact from the new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), asserting that DMK ...Read More >
Sandeep Rai Rathore is a 1992 batch IPS officer. The ECI on Thursday appointed senior IPS official Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new DGP of Tamil Nadu, replacing G Venkataraman, hitherto serving as in-charge DGP and head of police force. Venkataraman has been serving as in-charge Director General of Police for Tamil Nadu and HoPF since September 2025 following the superannuation of Shankar Jiwal. Rathore, a 1992 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new DGP and HoPF ahead of the April 23 ...Read More >
The Greater Chennai City Police have booked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Joseph Vijay and his party cadre for conducting his election campaign in Perambur in a manner causing inconvenience to the public. The case was registered by the Peravallur police of the Greater Chennai City Police based on a complaint by V. Kumar, an officer in-charge of the Static Surveillance Team of the Kolathur Assembly constituency. The complainant stated that on Monday (March 30, 2026), while he was on d ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Who dominates which district? Check the full district-wise stronghold breakdown of DMK, AIADMK, BJP and other key players. With just weeks to go before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on April 23, the electoral map of Tamil Nadu is taking shape -- and political parties are zeroing in on traditional bastions, volatile swing districts and emerging battlegrounds that could decide the future of regional politics. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Election Commission of India on Thursday ordered the transfer of Tamil Nadu's director general of police (law and order) G Venkataraman and appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore as the director general of police (Elections) ahead of the assembly polls. Rathore, a 1992-batch IPS officer, will oversee election-related policing in the state.In a separate order, the commission effected changes in key police postings across Tamil Nadu. Tambaram city police commissioner A Amalraj has been replace ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Election Commission of India on Thursday named Sandeep Rai Rathore as the Director-General of Police of Tamil Nadu, replacing G. Venkataraman as part of the poll preparedness in the state. Election Commission directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the order with immediate effect, and a compliance report in respect of the joining of the officer to be sent by 11 am on April 3. Also Read | Assam Assembly Election 2026: Dry Days Announced Ahead of Polls. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Election Commission of India on Thursday named Sandeep Rai Rathore as the Director-General of Police of Tamil Nadu, replacing G. Venkataraman as part of the poll preparedness in the state. Election Commission directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the order with immediate effect, and a compliance report in respect of the joining of the officer to be sent by 11 am on April 3. The EC also directed that the transferred official will not be posted in any ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the April 23 Assembly elections from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, seeking a second consecutive term. The Deputy Chief Minister has declared total family assets worth over Rs 33 crore in his election affidavit. The 48-year-old DMK scion arrived at the venue following a massive roadshow that saw thousands of party cadres and supporters lining the streets. Accompanied by senio ...Read More >
"Drug sales are happening everywhere. People are asking for a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Even after bringing this to the chief minister's attention multiple times, no action was taken. If the AIADMK comes to power, ganja and drugs will be completely eradicated within three months," he said. Palaniswami recalled that when AIADMK was in power, the movement of drug was under control. "Because drugs are being sold with the support of DMK functionaries, the police are unable to take action." he alleged. ...Read More >
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Apr 2 (PTI) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday alleged that the DMK government has "failed" to ensure public safety, claiming that the government itself has admitted to the registration of approximately 18,000 POCSO cases in the state. Addressing a massive rally in Dharmapuri, the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly substantiated his claims by referring to a statement made by P Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerm ...Read More >
Nagaon (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday appealed to voters, especially from the Muslim community, to support the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in the upcoming Assam assembly polls. He also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was indulging in unconstitutional and unlawful discrimination. He accused the BJP of discriminatory actions and alleged that the Indian National Congress has also failed to raise its voice effectively ...Read More >
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Apr 2 (PTI) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday alleged that the DMK government has "failed" to ensure public safety, claiming that the government itself has admitted to the registration of approximately 18,000 POCSO cases in the state. Addressing a massive rally in Dharmapuri, the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly substantiated his claims by referring to a statement made by P Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerm ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday accused Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of "bowing down to Prime Minister Narendra Modi", alleging collusion between them. Accusing the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) of "corruption," he exuded confidence in the victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Keralam legislative assembly polls scheduled to be held on April 9. "There is a huge wave for the UDF, whether it is the pl ...Read More >
Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): An independent candidate from the Jolarpet Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu filed his nomination in a unique manner on Thursday, drawing attention by submitting his deposit amount entirely in coins. Mohan Raj (26), son of Ramamoorthy and a resident of Sunnambukuttai near Natrampalli, arrived at the Natrampalli Taluk Office carrying Rs 10,000 in coins neatly arranged in a basket. Accompanied by his friends and supporters, he submitted his nomina ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted a last opportunity to all respondents, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, to file their replies to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea seeking expunging of adverse observations made against it in a trial court order in the Delhi excise policy case. During the hearing, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made it clear that no further adjournments would be granted. The court directed that if the respondents fail to ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 2 (ANI): GIFT City's insurance and reinsurance ecosystem has witnessed rapid expansion, with premium volumes growing from USD 102 million in 2020 to over USD 1.2 billion by 2025, marking an over 11-fold increase in the past five years and signalling a strong scale-up of India-linked risk underwriting within the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). According to GIFT city press release, "The growth in premiums has been supported by a steady increase ...Read More >
Tiruchirapalli: TVK chief Vijay on Thursday filed his nomination for the Tiruchirappalli East constituency for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The actor arrived at the Ariyamangalam Zonal Office in the Palakkarai area at approximately at 12.30 pm and submitted his papers to Assistant Returning Officer. He has already filed his nomination from Perambur in Chennai. Also Read: Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay files nomination from Perambur in Chennai Prior to the formal submission, ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday strongly criticised the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a "severe" measure which increases anxiety among minority communities. The Bill provides for the cessation of the FCRA certificate of an organisation upon expiry, non-renewal or refusal of renewal by the government. The amendments also establish a designated authority for "a comprehensive framework for vesting, ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered at the iconic Jakhu Hanuman Temple on Thursday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, with prominent political leaders, tourists, and locals visiting the shrine to offer prayers. Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also visited the temple and extended greetings to the people. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: TVK Leader Vijay Files Nomination in Tiruchy Ea ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held a massive roadshow in Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, urging voters to support BJP's ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. The rally, attended by party workers and supporters in large numbers, marked a high-profile show of support for the BJP in the key constituency. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Udhayanidhi Stalin Files Nomination From Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, Says 'Will Crea ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of conspiring to get the state assembly elections cancelled and get President's rule imposed after seven juducial officers were taken hostage in Malda by the villagers. She slammed the Election Commission for failing to control the law and order in the state.Speaking at a poll rally in Sagardighi, she said, "BJP's game plan is to get assembly polls cancelled in Bengal, impose President's rule." "Election Com ...Read More >
Tiruchy, April 2: Actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), filed his nomination from the Tiruchy East constituency on Thursday, drawing massive crowds of supporters and triggering brief moments of chaos. As Vijay's convoy made its way through the city, hundreds of enthusiastic fans followed his vehicle, despite police attempts to regulate the crowd. In the commotion, a woman who was running alongside the convoy reportedly lost balance and fell, causing concern ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Opinion Poll Survey: A fresh opinion survey by Lokpol has forecast a decisive victory for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, projecting the ruling party to secure between 181 and 189 seats -- well above the majority mark. The findings suggest that the party, led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, is likely to retain power comfortably. The survey also sheds light on the growing presence of actor-politician Vijay's Tamil Nadu Victo ...Read More >
Trichy East (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): TVK Party president Vijay on Friday filed his nomination to contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Trichy East constituency. He had earlier filed his nomination for the Perambur seat on March 30. Vijay is contesting from two seats, Preambur and Trichy East- against DMK's incumbent MLAs RD Sekar and Inigo S Irudayaraj, respectively. The Perambur constituency used to be a CPI(M) bastion till 2016. RD Sekar has held the seat since winning ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Thursday termed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government an "evil force," asking the voters to "throw it" out of power in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Addressing a public meeting in Tiruchirappalli after filing his nomination as party candidate from Tiruchirappalli East, Vijay accused the DMK of not fulfilling the poll promises they made in 2021. He also garlanded a statue of former Ch ...Read More >
Tiruchirapalli, April 2 (PTI) TVK chief Vijay on Thursday filed his nomination for the Tiruchirappalli East constituency for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The actor arrived at the Ariyamangalam Zonal Office in the Palakkarai area at approximately at 12.30 pm and submitted his papers to Assistant Returning Officer. He has already filed his nomination from Perambur in Chennai. Prior to the formal submission, Vijay led a massive roadshow from the city airport that brought several pa ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming April 23 Assembly elections from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, seeking a second consecutive term. The 48-year-old DMK scion arrived at the venue following a massive roadshow that saw thousands of party cadres and supporters lining the streets. Accompanied by senior party leaders and local functionaries, Udhayanidhi submitted his documents to the Returning Officer ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 2 (ANI): BJP leader C.R. Kesavan slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, asserting that the CM is in a state of panic and is attempting to spin a 'non-existent North-South narrative' ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Kesavan alleged that Stalin has consistently weaponised regional and linguistic identities for electoral gain. He asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu won't be deceived again and now have ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting is scheduled for May 4. A day earlier, Vijay unveiled the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections, promising "anti-drug protection zones" and a monthly assistance for students. Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Vijay stressed his vision for a drug-free and self-reliant Tamil Nadu. He said anti-drug protection zones" will be established in all schools and col ...Read More >
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