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CHENNAI/TIRUCHY: The scrutiny of nomination papers for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election was completed on Tuesday, with the nominations of several prominent leaders, including Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin (Kolathur) and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (Edappadi), being accepted. Nominations of other key candidates, such as actor and TVK president C Joseph Vijay (Perambur and Tiruchy East) and NTK chief coordinator Seeman (Karaikudi) were also cleared during the scru ...Read More >
At Sholinghur, Ms. Kanimozhi assured voters that the work on the proposed Bypass Road in Sholinghur town would be started once DMK returned to power Thoothukudi MP and DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi asserted on Tuesday that victory by the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, will set an example for other States, affected by BJP-led Central government's policies, to take up the fight against the national party vigorously ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): AIADMK candidate for the Madurai North constituency, P Saravanan, carried out election campaigning in the K Pudur area on Tuesday, appealing to voters to support the AIADMK-BJP alliance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. P Saravanan also highlighted the "strength" of the AIADMK-led NDA alliance for the upcoming polls and alleged that the DMK government has failed to deliver results-oriented schemes to the people of the state. "I humbly request you to vot ...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) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK Chief MK Stalin alleged that the BJP-led Central government's policies like One Nation, One Election, GST and constituency reshuffle posed a "threat" to the state's rights, and it was "only the DMK which can stop them". The DMK President also highlighted the schemes of the government and alleged that AIADMK has "ruined" Tamil Nadu. "Palaniswami said that he joined the BJP to cover up his mistakes. BJP had not impl ...Read More >
As Puducherry heads for Assembly polls on April 9, the battle for its 30 seats is increasingly being shaped by competitive populism, with all three major players -- the ruling All-India NR Congress (AINRC)-led NDA, the Congress alliance, and actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam -- rolling out expansive welfare promises in a high-stakes triangular contest. At the forefront is the ruling AINRC alliance, though only the BJP among the constituents has unveiled a manifesto packed with voter-focuse ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: AIADMK's Lalgudi candidate Leema Rose Martin has emerged as the richest contestant in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, declaring assets worth approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore in her election affidavit filed ahead of the April 23 polls.The 58-year-old, wife of lottery businessman Santiago Martin, filed her nomination papers on Monday. Her affidavit shows movable assets worth Rs 139.62 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 909.94 crore, putting her ahead of other high-value candidat ...Read More >
Chennai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) A political controversy has erupted ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after Chief Minister M. K. Stalin strongly criticised his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis over his remarks linking the proposed Madurai Metro project to the electoral success of the BJP in the state. The row began after Fadnavis, speaking to the media following the nomination filing of BJP candidate Rama Sreenivasan in Madurai on Monday, suggested that the Metro Rail projec ...Read More >
Lalgudi (Tamil Nadu), Apr 7 (PTI) AIADMK candidate for the Lalgudi Assembly constituency Leema Rose Martin has emerged as the wealthiest contestant in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, declaring total assets valued at approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore in her election affidavit. The 58-year-old, who is the wife of lottery businessman Santiago Martin, filed her nomination papers on April 6, revealing a massive portfolio that includes movable assets worth Rs 139.62 crore and immovable assets w ...Read More >
Itanagar, Apr 7 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday asserted that the state now has one of the most transparent recruitment systems in the country, attributing the transformation to a series of reforms introduced since 2016 to ensure merit-based and fair selection in government services. The chief minister made the remarks while felicitating and handing over appointment orders to successful candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Services Examination (APESE) 20 ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a striking revelation from the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK candidate Leema Rose has emerged as the richest contestant in the state, declaring a staggering total family wealth of Rs 5,863 crore in her nomination affidavit. She is contesting from the Lalgudi constituency in Tiruchy district. According to the affidavit submitted to election authorities, Leema Rose has declared movable assets worth Rs 139 crore and immovable assets valued at Rs 910 crore in her own na ...Read More >
Addressing a gathering at Ampi in Gomati district, Debbarma alleged that the BJP, through its manifesto, vowed to drop the word "Tribal" from the council's name. "I totally disagree with the promise and will not compromise with the poor Tiprasa people," he said. Debbarma also hit out at the BJP leadership for using Roman script in its election manifesto. "You are saying the BJP government will not introduce the Roman script for the Kokborok language, citing its foreign origin. Now, your manif ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Polls: After prolonged hesitation, intense negotiations, and compromise, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) have joined hands for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. However, lingering doubts and mutual suspicions continue to cast a shadow over the partnership. Despite all this, the alliance is poised to mount challenge to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). They showed some photos of joint ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Leema Rose, wife of "Lottery King" Santiago Martin, filed her nomination from the Lalgudi constituency as an AIADMK candidate on Monday, ANI reported. With declared assets exceeding Rs 1,049 crore, she is the richest candidate in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.According to her election affidavit, Leema Rose reported an income of Rs 9.82 crore for 2024-25. Her husband Santiago Martin declared an income of Rs 11.39 crore, while their son Jose Daison Martin reported Rs 1 ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for linking the development of the Madurai Metro to the election of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA. Stalin's remarks came after Fadnavis, while filing the nomination of BJP candidate Rama Sreenivasan from Madurai ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, claimed that the Metro project would reach the city only if the BJP candidate won. Also Read ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on Congress, making a series of provocative remarks targeting its leaders.Sarma said, "I show my left thumb to the Congress. For Gaurav Gogoi, Rahul Gandhi, I show my left thumb. I will make Pawan Khera to Pawan Pera".He also made a controversial comment directed at party spokesperson Pawan Khera, saying he would "turn Pawan Khera into Pawan Pera".In a separate statement, ...Read More >
The last date for filing nominations for all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu for the April 23 Assembly election, is scheduled to end on Monday (April 6, 2026). As of 3 p.mc. on Sunday (April 5, 2026), details of a total of 3,430 nominations (many candidates have filed multiple nominations) have been uploaded by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The nominations filed will be taken up for scrutiny on April 7 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations, if any, is on April 9. Polling in ...Read More >
A petition was filed against Tamil film, TN 2026, seeking court's intervention to stall the release citing election norms. A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to stall the release of the Tamil film, TN 2026, until after the completion of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The petitioner, ML Ravi, president of Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi (DMSK), referred to actor-turned-politician Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, which he claims, has not be ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for linking the development of the Madurai Metro to the election of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA. Stalin's remarks came after Fadnavis, while filing the nomination of BJP candidate Rama Sreenivasan from Madurai ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, claimed that the Metro project would reach the city only if the BJP candidate won. Reacting ...Read More >
Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Tuesday interacted with residents of Sirkazhi town in Mayiladuthurai district as part of an early morning outreach campaign ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, engaging directly with voters and seeking support for the DMK-led alliance. Stalin undertook a morning walk through the Serkazhi town area, where he stopped at a small tea shop, interacted with locals ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai welcomed the Madurai District Court's verdict, pronouncing the death penalty in the Sathankulam custodial death case, stating that justice was achieved through the CBI probe and DMK government's cooperation. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he asked AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who was the Chief Minister in June 2020 when the custodial death incident occurred, to apologise to the pu ...Read More >
Chennai Weather Forecast: Brief but intense rain on April 6 cooled the city after rising heat. More light to moderate showers and thunderstorms are likely over the next few days Widespread rainfall swept across Chennai on Monday morning, catching residents off guard while offering much-needed relief from the intensifying summer heat. The sudden change in Chennai weather came at a time when several election candidates were engaged in prolonged outdoor campaigning ahead of the state assembly poll ...Read More >
Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Tuesday interacted with residents of Sirkazhi town in Mayiladuthurai district as part of an early morning outreach campaign ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, engaging directly with voters and seeking support for the DMK-led alliance. Stalin undertook a morning walk through the Serkazhi town area, where he stopped at a small tea shop, interacted with locals ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai welcomed the Madurai District Court's verdict, pronouncing the death penalty in the Sathankulam custodial death case, stating that justice was achieved through the CBI probe and DMK government's cooperation. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he asked AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who was the Chief Minister in June 2020 when the custodial death incident occurred, to apologise to the pu ...Read More >
Chennai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a striking revelation from the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK candidate Leema Rose has emerged as the richest contestant in the state, declaring a staggering total family wealth of Rs 5,863 crore in her nomination affidavit. She is contesting from the Lalgudi constituency in Tiruchirappalli district. According to the affidavit submitted to election authorities, Leema Rose has declared movable assets worth Rs 139 crore and immovable assets val ...Read More >
Chennai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the filing of nominations for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concluding after a hectic final day, scrutiny of nomination papers will begin on Tuesday at 11 a.m., marking the next crucial stage in the electoral process. Polling in the state is scheduled for April 23, while counting of votes will take place on May 4. Election officials said the scrutiny process does not have a fixed end time. While it is usually completed within a day, constit ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that in terms of development, people now want to join the BJP, and the policy of the party is first the country, then the party and finally the individual. However, in parties like Tipra Motha and CPIM, the priority is first the individual or the party and then the country. Also Read | Breach of Discipline During PM Modi Rally: Kerala Police Begins Probe Into Officials' 'Fight' During Prime Minister Nar ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that in terms of development, people now want to join the BJP, and the policy of the party is first the country, then the party and finally the individual. However, in parties like Tipra Motha and CPIM, the priority is first the individual or the party and then the country. "In this TTAADC election, Tipra Motha must be reduced to zero. There is no difference in policy between the Trinamool Congress and ...Read More >
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday campaigned in support of State Minister and party candidate Govi Chezhiaan in Thiruvadamarudur. Earlier, he also held a campaign in the Viralimalai constituency of Pudukkottai district on Sunday, seeking votes for DMK candidate K K Chellapandian. Also Read | White-Collar Hiring in India Strong, Fresher Jobs Up 16%, AI Roles Surge: Naukri Report ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Delhi Police caught three individuals, including the driver of the car, Sarabjit, in the Delhi Assembly security breach incident. Sarabjit is a resident of Puranpur in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The North District police team seized the vehicle at a picket in the Rupnagar area. Also Read | White-Collar Hiring in India Strong, Fresher Jobs Up 16%, AI Roles Surge: Naukri Report. According to Delhi Police sources, the accused, Sarabjit, entered the Legislative ...Read More >
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