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DMK targets Election Commission in Dinamalar short video

A short-form video published by Dinamalar has drawn attention for its pointed headline aimed at the Election Commission. The Tamil headline alleges that actions are treated as wrong when done by “us,” but considered acceptable when done by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, suggesting double standards. The clip is presented under Dinamalar’s “Shorts/Reels” section. No additional details or context were available in the provided source text. The video is hosted on Dinamalar’s website and is accessible via the link shared with the post.

Will Vijay’s Tiruppur roadshow crowd translate into votes?

Big turnout in Kongu belt A roadshow by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay in Tiruppur district has triggered fresh political chatter, as sizeable crowds gathered in Avinashi and Perumanallur—areas often seen as part of the Kongu region’s traditional political strongholds. Roadshow plan dropped midway Vijay travelled from Coimbatore airport via Avinashi to Perumanallur, receiving enthusiastic welcomes from party workers and fans along the route. While a roadshow was planned from the Perumanallur junction to Pooluvapatti, he campaigned briefly at the junction and then returned, cancelling the roadshow.

Homeowners allege ‘silent’ water bill hike amid election campaign

Chennai: With election campaigning intensifying, homeowners have alleged that some municipalities and corporations are increasing drinking water charges quietly, without adequate public notice. The complaint comes in the backdrop of property tax revisions in Tamil Nadu. After a steep hike in 2022, the state allowed urban local bodies to raise property tax by 6% annually through a 2024 government order. Residents say water charges are now being increased in line with these revisions.

Indians on TIME’s 2026 list of 100 most influential people

TIME magazine has published its annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people for 2026, featuring figures from politics, business, culture, science and sports. Among those with Indian roots named this year are Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna, actor Ranbir Kapoor, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The list also includes several global leaders such as US President Donald Trump, Pope Leo, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Artemis II mission commander Reid Wiseman.

TN cities rising globally in infrastructure, says CM Stalin

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday said Tamil Nadu’s cities are rising globally in terms of infrastructure development. His remarks came after a video shared on social media showed a person with disability using a wheelchair to travel smoothly on the Chennai Metro, including at the Koyambedu station. Stalin reposted the clip and responded with a statement. Calling it “just the beginning,” the Chief Minister said his 14-point long-term plan, tagged as StalinStatement, includes a commitment to create ‘Complete Streets’—walkable streets with trees—across all parts of Chennai by 2030.

Rs 245 crore gold, diamond jewellery seized in Chennai during checks

Flying squad officials in Chennai have seized gold and diamond jewellery valued at Rs 245 crore after it was found without proper documentation during a check. With the Tamil Nadu Assembly general election scheduled for April 23, the Model Code of Conduct is in force. Authorities have intensified inspections across districts to curb alleged distribution of cash and valuables to voters. During a flying squad inspection in Adyar, officials intercepted the jewellery and seized it as no valid papers were produced on the spot.

Women’s quota bill tabled in Parliament; vote set for 4 pm tomorrow

New Delhi: Parliament’s special session began at 11 am on April 16, with the government introducing a bill to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the proposed legislation in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP K C Venugopal urged that the bill be withdrawn, triggering loud protests and disruptions from opposition MPs. Home Minister Amit Shah said members’ questions would be answered. During the debate, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav sought an internal quota for Muslim women, while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju argued against dividing women on religious lines. Shah said the Constitution does not provide for religion-based reservation.

Annamalai: 2026 result key to end family politics in Tamil Nadu

Ramanathapuram: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Wednesday said the outcome of the 2026 election would be crucial to bringing down “family politics” in the state. Speaking during election campaigning at Mudukulathur in support of AIADMK candidate Malasiya Pandi, Annamalai targeted DMK minister Rajakannappan, alleging he had been shifted across multiple portfolios and calling him a “rotation minister”. He claimed the minister faced opposition wherever he went and that people had asked him not to come seeking votes.

Premalatha’s remarks at DMK rally in Salem spark online reactions

At a DMK campaign public meeting in Salem, DMDK general secretary Premalatha made remarks that reportedly left DMK members surprised. In her speech, she said there was “only one allegation” being heard across Tamil Nadu against Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s administration, citing sexual violence and a “drug culture” as issues she said were seen everywhere. Premalatha also said she was speaking as a “sister” within the alliance and would raise concerns directly with the Chief Minister if women faced problems. She expressed confidence that measures such as CCTV coverage and a safer environment for women would be ensured.

EPS warns officials: ‘When rule changes, action will follow’

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Wednesday issued a sharp warning to government officials, saying a change in government would bring consequences for those who do not act neutrally. Speaking at a campaign meeting in Siddhapudur, Coimbatore, to support alliance candidates contesting in Coimbatore North, Coimbatore South and Singanallur, EPS said he would take legal action “boldly” against officials who, in his view, act with bias. Without naming him directly, EPS launched a sustained attack on a leader he alleged had shifted from Karur to contest in Coimbatore South. He claimed the person had a record of misleading publicity and urged voters not to be deceived.

Stalin speaks to Rahul Gandhi on constituency redrawing issue

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin spoke over the phone with Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, regarding the constituency redelineation issue. Stalin has been voicing opposition to the proposed redrawing exercise. In Namakkal, he staged a protest by hoisting a black flag and burning a copy of the redelineation plan, warning that Tamil Nadu would not remain silent if it is affected.

Thirumavalavan: Niece’s ticket is not dynastic politics

VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan has rejected criticism that his party’s decision to field his sister’s daughter amounts to dynastic politics. He said a capable person should not be denied an opportunity merely because of family relationship. In an interview to an English daily, Thirumavalavan said he is 63 and believes he can remain active in politics for another 15 years. He added that he initially wanted to contest elections with the aim of working more actively in the Assembly.

Candidates deploy children in campaigns to woo young voters

In an unusual trend this election, candidates in a few constituencies have brought their children into the heart of campaign work. Traditionally, senior leaders and party workers lead outreach, but this time family members—especially the next generation—are being seen on the ground. The report cites multiple examples. In Madurai’s Thirumangalam, AIADMK candidate and former minister Udhayakumar has taken his daughter along and even had her address gatherings. In Dharmapuri, PMK candidate Sowmya has sent her two daughters for intensive door-to-door canvassing.

Rijiju urges parties not to spread rumours on delimitation amid women’s quota bill

New Delhi: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday cautioned opposition parties against spreading rumours about constituency delimitation, saying it should not be used as a pretext to oppose the women’s reservation legislation. His remarks came as Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill in Parliament to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Speaker Om Birla announced that the House would hold a 12-hour debate, with voting scheduled for 4 pm on Thursday.

Delimitation debate: What it means and the benefits cited by Centre

Even as Assembly elections are underway in five states, the issue of constituency delimitation has triggered a parallel political debate. DMK, Congress and a few other Opposition parties have voiced objections, while the BJP-led Centre has argued that the exercise brings more benefits than risks. Delimitation is the democratic process of redrawing the boundaries—and in some cases the number—of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies to reflect population changes. The stated objective is to ensure more equal representation by aligning constituencies so that voter strength is broadly comparable, reinforcing the principle of “one vote, one value”.

DMK should be ashamed to speak of social justice: Annamalai

RAMESWARAM: Former Tamil Nadu BJP state president K Annamalai said the DMK “should be ashamed” to speak about social justice, alleging that basic facilities remain unmet in Ramanathapuram district. Campaigning for BJP candidate Nagenthran in the Ramanathapuram constituency, Annamalai said students are forced to travel about 20 km as a boys’ higher secondary school has not been set up. In a statement, he credited the Union government for establishing a 50-bed hospital in Rameswaram at a cost of Rs 19 crore under the AMRUT scheme. He also said Rs 20 crore was allocated under the same scheme to build 100 shops at the new bus stand.

No state will be treated unfairly in delimitation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that the Women’s Reservation Bill is a decision taken in the national interest and should not be turned into a political contest. Calling it a “historic moment”, he said Parliament had a rare opportunity to shape the country’s future through the proposed 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Modi alleged that some opposition parties support the move privately but oppose it publicly for political reasons. He argued that the credit for passing such a measure should not belong to any single party and warned that women have not forgiven those who opposed similar steps in the past.

Stalin leads black-flag protest against constituency redelineation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin staged a protest in Namakkal against the proposed constituency redelineation, hoisting a black flag in front of a DMK functionary’s residence and burning a copy of the plan. Stalin alleged that, under the guise of redrawing constituencies, the BJP-led Union government was acting beyond its limits and “cheating” southern states, including Tamil Nadu. He said the proposed legal amendment would claim to marginally increase seats for the South while significantly boosting seats for northern states.

Vijay releases TVK manifesto: ₹2,500 for women, free LPG cylinders

TVK leader Vijay on Wednesday released the party’s full election manifesto at an event held at a private hotel in Nungambakkam, Chennai. The manifesto was formally received by representatives including a farmer, a teacher, an auto driver, an anganwadi worker, a fisherman and retired SP Amirthalingam. With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election scheduled for April 23, TVK is contesting alone in all 234 constituencies. Vijay said the manifesto was framed around the principles of Thirukkural—aram (virtue), porul (prosperity) and inbam (well-being)—and positioned “honesty” as the party’s political ideology.

Are national parties ignoring Tamil Nadu in the campaign?

Writer Badri Seshadri has raised questions over whether national parties are treating Tamil Nadu as a priority during the ongoing election campaign. He points out that despite Congress being the second-largest partner in the DMK-led alliance by seat share, its campaign presence has been barely visible. According to the article, Rahul Gandhi visited neighbouring Puducherry and also travelled to Kerala, but did not campaign in Tamil Nadu. Priyanka Gandhi is also said to have followed a similar pattern, while Sonia Gandhi has not travelled due to health reasons. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and key organisers who frequently visited for alliance talks are also noted as absent from campaign events, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar being one of the few to visit Tamil Nadu to release the party’s election promises.

Sengottaiyan: Vijay’s crowds come without spending a rupee

TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) executive committee coordinator Sengottaiyan said actor-politician Vijay attracts crowds “without spending even a rupee”, describing the turnout as voluntary. Speaking to reporters in Nambiyur in Erode district, Sengottaiyan responded to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), who has accused him of betrayal. Sengottaiyan questioned the charge and said his role in making EPS the Chief Minister and later the party’s general secretary was being portrayed as “betrayal”.

Stalin: Not against women’s quota, only delimitation

At an election campaign meeting in Salem, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said his party is not opposing women’s reservation, but is objecting to the constituency delimitation being tied to it. Stalin said the DMK government is working for women’s rights and welfare, and rejected AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s claim that he dislikes the women’s quota. He pointed to the introduction of women’s reservation in local bodies under M. Karunanidhi and said his government implemented it at 50%.

Brokerage: Crude oil unlikely to return to pre-war levels

Report flags prolonged pressure on crude prices A report by brokerage firm Prabhudas Lilladher has said crude oil prices are unlikely to return to the levels seen before the West Asia war, citing continued geopolitical uncertainty and supply risks. Pre-war level seen as hard to regain The firm noted that crude was around $65 per barrel before the conflict began, and said the chances of prices moving back to that level are very low as tensions keep pushing prices higher.

Woman dies by suicide after alleged humiliation over gift utensils in Tiruchy

A 25-year-old woman from Valathattai near Kollidam in Tiruchy district died by suicide following an alleged assault and humiliation linked to the distribution of gift utensils during election campaigning, police said. The woman, Sindhuja, wife of Prasanth and mother of a three-year-old girl, had questioned why she was not given a utensil distributed to voters ahead of a campaign visit by the DMK candidate for Mannachanallur, Kadhiravan. After she and her mother sought clarification, party functionaries allegedly mocked them before handing over the item.

Madras HC stays trial in minister’s assets case pending ED plea

The Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on proceedings in a disproportionate assets case pending before a court in Thoothukudi against DMK minister Anita Radhakrishnan. The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption department filed the case in 2019, alleging that during her earlier ministerial tenure from 2001 to 2006, she amassed assets worth about Rs 2.7 crore beyond known sources of income. The matter has been under trial in Thoothukudi. Based on the same allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a case in 2025 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act before a special court in Madurai. The ED later moved the Thoothukudi special court seeking transfer of the disproportionate assets case to the Madurai special court.

AIADMK candidate seeks EC action against Udhayanidhi over remarks

Chennai: Leema Rose, the AIADMK candidate from Lalgudi constituency in Tiruchirappalli district, has submitted a complaint to the Election Commission seeking action against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi. In her petition filed at the office of the Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer, she alleged that during a campaign event in Lalgudi on April 11, Udhayanidhi referred to her political identity using a derogatory label and attempted to influence voters against her.

Entrepreneurs’ body vows electoral push after power tariff protest fails

Tiruppur: The Tamil Nadu Entrepreneurs Federation has announced that it will take its agitation into the political arena after what it called the failure of eight phases of protests against electricity tariff hikes. Federation president Muthurathinam said the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission’s steep tariff increase triggered widespread discontent in 2023–24, hitting micro and small enterprises hard. He said more than 500 industry associations across the state came together to run a series of protests under the federation’s banner.

US sets two conditions for fresh peace talks with Iran

Washington: As the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran nears its end next week, the US has laid down two conditions for resuming peace talks. According to the report, the conflict escalated after the US and Israel launched major attacks on Iran on February 28. Iran’s move to close the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil prices sharply higher, while missile and drone strikes intensified across West Asia over the past month.

Delhi court orders Robert Vadra to appear in person on May 16

A Delhi court has directed businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka, to appear in person on May 16 in connection with the Shikohpur land deal case in Haryana. The case relates to a transaction during the Congress government in Haryana led by then Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. In 2008, Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd bought 3.5 acres of land from Onkareshwar Properties for Rs 7.50 crore, when Vadra was a director of the company.

INDIA bloc to oppose delimitation bill linked to women’s quota

The INDIA alliance has decided to strongly oppose the constituency redelineation (delimitation) bill that the Opposition says has been linked to the women’s reservation amendment bill, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in New Delhi. Kharge said the alliance is not against providing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, but questioned the manner in which the Centre is bringing the amendment. He alleged the move carries political intent and that the government is attempting to corner the Opposition.

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