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Chennai Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president G.K. Vasan in an interview with The Hindu said people of Tamil Nadu are angry as the state missed several schemes due to the DMK government treating the ruling BJP as an "enemy". Expressing confidence that the AIADMK-led NDA, of which his party is a constituent, is the "winning front" in the upcoming Assembly elections, he said the DMK and actor C Joseph Vijay's TVK could fight for the "second position". Edited excerpts In 2016, you refused to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Friday called K Annamalai's absence from the party's candidates' list a decision "from the High Command." Speaking with ANI, he lauded the list of 27 candidates and expressed confidence in their victory. "A list of 27 candidates has been released by the BJP High Command... All the 27 candidates will surely win this time," he said. "This is a decision from the High Command...," he added. This comes after the BJP re ...Read More >
Still from TN-2026 Teaser (L) Vijay (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * TN 2026 teaser shows a hero named Golden Star Gulkand Kumar entering politics * The character resembles actor Vijay in appearance and mannerisms * Vijay fans see the teaser as a direct attack on their idol Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Tamil film TN 2026 - Thangai Natchathiram is all set for release next week but its teaser sparked a political cont ...Read More >
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Durai Vaiko on Friday expressed confidence in the victory of the secular progressive alliance (SPA) led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He also expressed doubts over TVK chief Vijay's chances in the forthcoming polls, saying that popularity in cinema does not necessarily translate into votes. "The secular progressive alliance headed by DMK i ...Read More >
Chennai/New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, triggering political discussion after the absence of former state president K Annamalai from the roster. Despite being widely seen as the party's most prominent face in the state and a key figure in its southern expansion strategy, Annamalai was not fielded in the list. Senior leaders, including Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore, Vanathi Srinivasan from Coimba ...Read More >
Chennai: As smaller parties rally behind the Dravidian majors, ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK have allowed their allies in a direct duel in 21 constituencies in the April 23 Assembly election to prove their strength in their respective strongholds. These smaller parties, divided among the two major combines - the SPA (under the DMK) and the AIADMK-led NDA - will have the backing of the Dravidian majors, respectively, but they would have to eventually demonstrate their individual influence amo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Discrepancies have surfaced in two separate election affidavits submitted by actor and TVK founder Vijay, potentially inviting legal and political scrutiny ahead of the assembly elections. The contrasting documents, prepared for the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, reveal contradictory declarations regarding his pending criminal cases and designated election bank accounts. The affidavit prepared for the Perambur Assembly constituency, which was notarised in Chennai on ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Friday raised serious concerns over the safety of his party candidates during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign. He alleged that several violent incidents, including bottles being thrown at party meetings in Villivakkam, were deliberately instigated by DMK to disrupt TVK's electoral activities. Speaking to ANI, Nirmal Kumar said, "There is no safety for our candidates and our ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election: One of the most closely watched contests is in Kolathur, Chennai, where Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is seeking re-election. With polling for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly scheduled for April 23, the state is headed for a high-stakes, multi-cornered contest. While the traditional DMK-AIADMK rivalry remains the core battle, the rise of new players and shifting voter dynamics has turned several constituencies into key battlegrounds that could shape the final outcome. One ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 3 (PTI) Discrepancies have surfaced in two separate election affidavits submitted by actor and TVK founder Vijay, potentially inviting legal and political scrutiny ahead of the assembly elections. The contrasting documents, prepared for the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, reveal contradictory declarations regarding his pending criminal cases and designated election bank accounts. The affidavit prepared for the Perambur Assembly constituency, which was notarised i ...Read More >
CHENNAI: TVK founder-president C Joseph Vijay's nomination to contest from Perambur Assembly constituency may get rejected if the election officials strictly go by the rules. For, the actor-politician failed to mention a case pending against him since 2025, which is a violation of election rules. Vijay is contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 from two constituencies, Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchy East. He filed the nomination for Perambur on March 30. On that day, the world's atte ...Read More >
The TVK leader also owns four vehicles, including a sports cycle worth Rs 63,332. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aadhav Arjuna declared assets worth Rs 197.52 crore in his election affidavit * He filed nomination papers for Villivakkam Assembly seat on TVK ticket * Arjuna's moveable assets total Rs 180.03 crore, wife's assets Rs 162.14 crore Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chennai: Aadhav Arjuna, the actor-politician Vijay led TVK ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu election 2026 opinion poll Survey: A new survey by Poll Tracker indicates that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance is on course to retain power in Tamil Nadu with a commanding majority in the upcoming Assembly elections. The projections suggest the DMK front could secure between 172 and 178 seats in the 234-member Assembly, putting it comfortably ahead of its rivals. In contrast, the Opposition led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is expected to trail with an est ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Actor Zeenat Aman went down memory lane and recalled shooting a wheelchair scene alongside Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan from the cult film "Don" and called it an "awfully difficult" experience. The film released in 1978 and featured Aman in the role of Roma and Bachchan as the ruthless underworld boss Don and his innocent lookalike, Vijay. Aman shared a video scene of the film on her Instagram handle on Thursday, in which she pretended to be a nurse and had to take ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK candidate KN Nehru on Friday intensified the party's 2026 assembly election campaign, urging the party workers to ensure a victory in Srirangam as it remains the "politically decisive" key to reclaiming power in the state. Addressing a party meeting, Nehru, who is contesting from the Tiruchirappalli West constituency, urged cadres to secure a landslide victory for S Durairaj, the DMK's candidate for Srirangam. "DM ...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 >
TIRUCHY: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Thursday launched his campaign shortly after filing his nomination from Tiruchy East, alleging that there was "no difference" between the DMK and the BJP and claiming that the two parties were in an "indirect alliance". Addressing a gathering near Marakadai junction on West Boulevard Road, a constituency where minority votes are considered significant, Vijay accused both parties of misleading voters. "There is no difference between the ...Read More >
TRICHY: TVK chief Vijay on Thursday accused DMK of joining hands with 'other forces' to conspire against him, fearing that his film 'Jananayagan' could turn into a political tool in favour of his party in the upcoming election. He said there was no difference between DMK and BJP, as both were in a 'backdoor and indirect alliance,' and were conspiring against him as well as the people of Tamil Nadu.Addressing a campaign meeting at Marakkadai junction near MGR statue in Trichy East constituency, t ...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 >
CHANDIGARH, April 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday responded sharply to BJP criticism over the blast outside its Chandigarh office, emphasizing that the city is a Union Territory under the Administrator, not the state government. The explosion, caused by a suspected crude device, occurred Wednesday evening, triggered panic, but caused no casualties. Mann accused BJP leaders of making "absurd" statements and blaming him for incidents in Chandigarh, highlighting the city's separa ...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 >
Chennai: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu to appoint Sandeep Rai Rathore, an IPS officer belonging to the 1992 batch, as the Director General of Police and Head of the State Police Force (HoPF) with immediate effect. An official communication from the ECI said that the officers posted out of their positions should not be assigned any election related work till the completion of polls. It may be noted that the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As per orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Tamil Nadu Home Secretary Dheeraj Kumar on Thursday transferred the State's DGP (Head of Police Force) and three more senior IPS officers. Dr Sandeep Rai Rathore, DGP, Training, took charge as the DGP (HoPF), replacing G Venkataraman. ECI had directed all the new officers to take charge in their new roles latest by 11 am on Friday and added that those transferred out should not be involved in any election related work. ECI's di ...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 >
Hyderabad: The State Task Force team of the Prohibition and Excise Department apprehended two persons at Dhoolpet on Wednesday night. The sleuths seized 1.331 kilogram of ganja from them. The accused persons, Vijay Singh and MD Saber, procured the ganja with the help of other accused persons - Rasheed, Gayatri Bai, Akhtar Hussain, Masood, and Nikhil and were selling the ganja to customers. On information, a trap was laid and Vijay and Saber caught near the Shiva temple, Jiyaguda Road. A case i ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli: A policeman was reportedly injured during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's roadshow in Trichy on Thursday, as a crowd of thousands of supporters gathered ahead of his nomination filing in Tiruchirappalli. The injured officer has been identified as Satish. A video from the spot shows the officer, who reportedly sustained a leg injury, writhing in pain as party volunteers lift him and clear a path to a nearby ambulance. The footage further shows him being tr ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Senthilkumar on Thursday filed his nomination from the Coimbatore South Assembly constituency, asserting that a political wave similar to the era of MG Ramachandran is now being witnessed in support of party chief Vijay. Senthilkumar arrived at the Central Zonal Office along with District Secretary Sampath to submit his nomination papers to Deputy Commissioner and Election Officer Kumaresan. Prior to filing ...Read More >
From Perambur to Tiruchi, Vijay's bold electoral choices are raising eyebrows and expectations. Vijay only had to say, "The candidate in Perambur Assembly constituency is" to see the entire hall of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) faithful at a star hotel in Chennai erupt into applause. He waited for the adulation to subside before announcing the name, C Joseph Vijay. There was no build-up or anticipation when he moved to Tiruchi East next. The name of the candidate, C Joseph Vijay, took man ...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 >
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