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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 05:38 PM

Bihar under NDA rule lagging behind other states on development indices, alleges Tejashwi

Patna, Apr 5 (PTI) RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday alleged that Bihar is lagging behind other states of the country in all development indices, but the ruling NDA has been trying to "brush aside its 21 years of failure" by pinning the blame on the opposition. Yadav, who is the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, also challenged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his two deputies for a public debate on the state's backwardness, "provided they have the moral courage and co ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 03:33 PM

BJP 'wolves in sheepskin', says Satheesan referring to FCRA amendment bill

Such an establishment, whose licence has not been renewed, and its assets can be taken over by the Centre, he contended. Speaking to reporters in Kasaragod, he said that Union minister Suresh Gopi should read the proposed amendments in the Bill. Gopi had recently claimed that the amendment was not targeted at any particular religion or community, but aimed at safeguarding the interests and properties of the people of the country. Satheesan said that the FCRA was enacted by the Congress to pre ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

Congress Names 27 Candidates For Tamil Nadu Polls, State Chief Among Nominees

The election results will be announced on May 4. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Congress announced 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23 * K Selvaperunthagai will contest from Sriperumbudur SC constituency * S Rajesh Kumar is fielded from Killiyoor constituency Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Congress on Friday announced a list of 27 candidates for the April 23 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

Film insulting Vijay won't even last a day, warns TVK leader

TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna on Saturday alleged that the DMK and BJP were behind an upcoming film that he claimed was aimed at insulting party chief Vijay TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna on Saturday alleged that the DMK and BJP were behind an upcoming film that he claimed was aimed at insulting party chief Vijay, warning that such a movie "will not last even a day" in theatres. Speaking to reporters, Arjuna said attempts to degrade their leader through cinema were part of a political ploy and questioned ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

No 1 arrogant slave: Udhayanidhi's scathing attack on EPS after experience jab

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 >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

TN polls 2026: Srinath enters fray from Thoothukudi as TVK steps up campaign

In Thoothukudi, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath officially filed his nomination on Saturday for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections 2026. The filing took place in the presence of party leaders, workers, and supporters, who gathered in large numbers to show solidarity. Party members expressed strong confidence in Srinath's chances, highlighting the party's growing influence in the constituency and their determination to secure a decisive win. With several can ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:28 PM

TN polls: Congress likely to announce Melur candidate today amid intense lobbying

Chennai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress party is likely to announce its candidate for the Melur Assembly constituency soon, with the decision expected later on Sunday as the deadline for filing nominations approaches. The delay has sparked intense speculation and internal discussions within party circles, given the number of prominent aspirants vying for the seat. With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and counting set for May 4, political activity has intensified ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:19 PM

'Hate-spreading CM': Rahul Gandhi slams Himanta Biswa at Assam poll rally

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the 'most corrupt and hate-spreading CM'. He alleged that his party's 'Babbar Shers' would put him in jail.Addressing a poll rally in Assam's Biswanath, Rahul Gandhi said: "Assam has the most corrupt, hate-spreading chief minister of India. He knows the 'Babbar Shers' of the Congress party are going to put him in jail." He also outli ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 01:32 PM

"Do not doubt victory": DMK candidate Karthik Mohan holds door-to-door campaign in Villivakkam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): With Tamil Nadu Assembly elections near, DMK candidate Karthik Mohan on Sunday conducted a door-to-door campaign in the Villivakkam constituency. Karthik Mohan is the son of MK Mohan, the DMK MLA representing the Anna Nagar constituency. He has been fielded against AIADMK's SR Vijayakumar, who is an ex-MP. Speaking to ANI while campaigning, Mohan expressed confidence in a victory, asserting that Villivakkam is a stronghold for the party. "The const ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:52 PM

Delimitation necessary but must remain free of political bias, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said that delimitation of constituencies is essential to ensure effective representation and development, but cautioned that the exercise must not result in disproportionate political advantage or be influenced by partisan considerations. In a post on X, Chaturvedi, a former Rajya Sabha member, highlighted the growing burden on Members of Parliament, stating, "Delimitation is a necessity, Members of Parliam ...Read More >

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PoliticsSportsBusinessApr 05, 2026 12:34 PM

PM's push for increasing seats of LS, assemblies nothing but 'Weapon of Mass Distraction': Cong

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:18 PM

India News | DMK's Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi Extends Easter Greetings, Seeks Votes at Kattur Church | ...

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. Also Read | 'To My Colleagues in AAP, Pict ...Read More >

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CEC, EAM will remain silent: Jairam Ramesh questions presence of Sri Lankan diplomat at BJP event in...

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 >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 11:50 AM

DMK's Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi extends Easter greetings, seeks votes at Kattur church

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 >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 11:23 AM

TVK chief Vijay declares two pending criminal cases in fresh election affidavit

Chennai, Apr 5 (PTI) Amid scrutiny, TVK chief Vijay, who had earlier filed an election affidavit with no pending criminal cases, has declared two pending FIRs in a fresh affidavit filed before the returning officer for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to be held on April 23. The fresh affidavit, notarised on April 3, was filed on April 4 by a representative, according to sources. It lists two cases in Chennai and Madurai that were not included in the previous document notarised on March 30. I ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 09:34 AM

Anbumani targets DMK over 'broken governance', power tariff surge, and law-and-order slide

CHENNAI: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday criticised the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin during an election campaign at Saidapet, where he canvassed for AMMK candidate G Senthamizhan in the AIADMK-led alliance. Anbumani said several sections, including teachers, sanitation workers and village staff, of protesting as they felt "betrayed" by the government. He said leaders like Periyar E V Ramasamy, CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi stood for social justice, but alleged the pr ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 08:54 AM

Vijay 'immature' in politics, public views him as cinema actor: DMK's Jagathrakshakan

Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): DMK Puducherry election incharge Jagathrakshakan hit back at TVK chief Vijay, calling him an 'immature' leader, adding that his remarks do not make any kind of significance. Jagathrakshakan's remarks follow Vijay's recent criticism of the Congress-DMK alliance in Puducherry, calling the bloc "confused." "The public still views the leader of TVK primarily as a cinema actor. People gather for him in the same way they rush to catch the 'first day, first show' of ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 08:50 AM

India News | Vijay 'immature' in Politics, Public Views Him as Cinema Actor: DMK's Jagathrakshakan |...

Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): DMK Puducherry election incharge Jagathrakshakan hit back at TVK chief Vijay, calling him an 'immature' leader, adding that his remarks do not make any kind of significance. Jagathrakshakan's remarks follow Vijay's recent criticism of the Congress-DMK alliance in Puducherry, calling the bloc "confused." Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 5, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities. "The public still views the leader of T ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 04:34 AM

'I need justice': Vijay breaks silence on Karur deaths and Jana Nayagan delay

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has taken the two most painful episodes of his political journey so far and placed them squarely at the centre of his election campaign. Speaking at a recent campaign rally, the actor-turned-politician alleged that both the Karur stampede and the delay in the release of his film JanaNayagan were not accidents or bureaucratic setbacks, but deliberate acts intended to weaken him ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. "I don't need to tell you h ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 11:48 PM

CM rallies Nazira, hints at 63 new seats under women's quota

Dibrugarh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday made a significant announcement at a poll rally in Nazira under Sivasagar district, saying the total number of assembly seats in Assam could increase by 63 in the future due to the implementation of women's reservation -- potentially taking the tally from the existing 126 seats to 189.Addressing a large gathering in support of BJP candidate Mayur Borgohain, who is locked in a high-profile contest against sitting Congress MLA and leader of the o ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 11:00 PM

TN polls: VCK chief Thirumavalavan opts out of race

Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday announced he will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, withdrawing from the race days after he nominated himself from Kattumannarkoil. "I wanted to enter the Assembly, but I have now changed my mind to ensure the unity of the DMK alliance," Thirumavalavan told reporters at a press briefing here. Earlier, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi foudner had announced his intention to fight from the Kattumannarkoil con ...Read More >

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OtherApr 04, 2026 10:33 PM

TVK chief Vijay alleges conspiracy in Karur tragedy: 'I too want justice ...'- Moneycontrol.com

Vijay also claimed a conspiracy over the release of his last film Jananayagan. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Thursday alleged conspiracy in the stampede in Karur and said that he too wanted justice for the victims. The September 2025 stampede during a rally addressed by the actor-politician left 41 people dead and several injured. "As many have been insisting, the Karur incident was a 'joint machination. I, who have come to ask justice for you, also want justice," he said addre ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 10:25 PM

Tamil Nadu polls: Is there room for Vijay's TVK in DMK-AIADMK duopoly? - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

New Delhi: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor Vijay Talapathy is positioning himself as an alternative for the people of the state, where politics has long revolved DMK and Artificial Intelligence ADMK.Due to ideological differences with the NDA and political battle with the DMK, TVK has emerged as the third choice for Tamil voters, fielding candidates in all 234 seats.So, will this experiment live up to Vijay's expectations? Well, there's still a fighting chance.Why does Vijay ha ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 09:47 PM

India News | VCK Leader Thirumavalavan Not to Contest TN Polls; Jothimani Fielded from Kattumannarko...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), led by President Thol Thirumavalavan, on Saturday announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing "propaganda" and "misinterpretation" of his intentions by political opponents. Thirumavalavan, who had earlier announced his candidacy from the Kattumannarkoil assembly segment, stated that he had initially planned to move from the Parliament to the State Assembly to be ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 08:20 PM

I entered politics to pay back to society: Director Sundar C

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil film director Sundar C, who entered active politics by fielding himself as the AIADMK-led NDA candidate from Madurai Central constituency in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, said that his intention was to pay back to society. Speaking to PTI Videos on Saturday after filing his nomination papers, Sundar said, when late chief minister M G Ramachandran (MGR) started AIADMK, it was the Madurai region that supported him in a big way. "So, I have the beli ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 08:00 PM

Tamil actor-director Sundar C enters poll fray from Madurai Central, sets stage for high-profile con...

Chennai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-director Sundar C formally entered the electoral arena on Saturday, filing his nomination to contest from the Madurai Central Assembly constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. His candidature has added star power to what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in the State. Sundar C is contesting as part of the AIADMK-led alliance, representing the Puthiya Neethi Katchi, and will fight the election on the AIADMK's iconic 'T ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 07:38 PM

India News | PM Modi Holds Massive Roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram Ahead of Keralam Polls | LatestLY

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a roadshow here as a part of the BJP's campaign push for the forthcoming Keralam legislative assembly polls. The supporters of the BJP thronged the roadshow to express support for the party. Along with the locals, Keralam BJP state president Rajeev Chandrashekhar and the party's candidate for the Vattiyoorkavu constituency, R Sreelekha, were also present in the roadshow. Also Read | LPG Hoarding ...Read More >

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OtherApr 04, 2026 07:36 PM

Revised Affidavit Filed After Discrepancies Found In Vijay's Nomination Papers For Perambur

Chennai: Following discrepancies in the nomination papers filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay for the Perambur Assembly constituency, the party's legal team submitted a revised affidavit to the election registration officer (ERO) on Saturday. Vijay is contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies. Accordingly, he filed nomination papers for the Perambur constituency on March 30 and for the Trichy East constituency on April 2. In t ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 07:27 PM

PM Modi Conducts Grand Roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram Ahead of Kerala Elections

Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a roadshow here as a part of the BJP's campaign push for the forthcoming Keralam legislative assembly polls. The supporters of the BJP thronged the roadshow to express support for the party. Along with the locals, Keralam BJP state president Rajeev Chandrashekhar and the party's candidate for the Vattiyoorkavu constituency, R Sreelekha, were also present in the roadshow. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 07:11 PM

PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of Keralam polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a roadshow here as a part of the BJP's campaign push for the forthcoming Keralam legislative assembly polls. The supporters of the BJP thronged the roadshow to express support for the party. Along with the locals, Keralam BJP state president Rajeev Chandrashekhar and the party's candidate for the Vattiyoorkavu constituency, R Sreelekha, were also present in the roadshow. Earlier in the day, Prime ...Read More >

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