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BJP manifesto in Tamil Nadu promises ₹2,000 monthly aid for women
Politics

BJP manifesto in Tamil Nadu promises ₹2,000 monthly aid for women

Former BJP national president J.P. Nadda released the party’s election manifesto for Tamil Nadu in Chennai, outlining a mix of welfare support, festival-linked benefits and sector-specific assistance. A key promise is a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 for homemakers, along with a one-time financial support of ₹10,000 per family. The party also said it would provide three free LPG cylinders annually—during Pongal, Tamil New Year and Deepavali—and offer a ₹25,000 subsidy for eligible women to purchase electric two-wheelers.

Thirumavalavan targets Vijay, warns of BJP-AIADMK advantage
Politics

Thirumavalavan targets Vijay, warns of BJP-AIADMK advantage

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan has trained his criticism on actor-turned-politician Vijay, arguing that the current election should be seen as a “people’s battle” between Tamil Nadu’s electorate and forces promoting Sangh Parivar politics. He said his party would oppose what he described as anti-people politics of the BJP-AIADMK alliance, and positioned the contest as a larger fight against such ideological influence in the state. Referring to Vijay’s political posture, Thirumavalavan questioned whether Vijay could realistically secure power in this election, suggesting that Vijay himself would know the limits of that possibility.

Stalin warns of joint action if delimitation hurts Tamil Nadu
Politics

Stalin warns of joint action if delimitation hurts Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday warned that the state would not remain silent if any proposed constituency delimitation ends up harming Tamil Nadu. He said a joint action committee meeting was held in Chennai by inviting chief ministers and key party leaders from across India who could be affected by the exercise. Referring to past population-control messaging, Stalin said states were asked to limit population growth and follow family planning, and questioned whether those who complied were now being “punished”.

Seeman questions ₹2,000 handouts in Sivaganga campaign speech
Politics

Seeman questions ₹2,000 handouts in Sivaganga campaign speech

SIVAGANGA: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman, speaking during election campaigning at Thirupuvanam in Sivaganga district, questioned why people should “hold out their hands” for ₹1,000 or ₹2,000. In his speech, he used a “one-sided love” metaphor to describe his long-running political appeal, saying he has been “shouting” for years and would win if people understood his message. He also claimed that voters believe others’ promises but laugh at his.

PM Modi urges all parties to back Women’s Reservation Act rollout
Politics

PM Modi urges all parties to back Women’s Reservation Act rollout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to all political parties to extend support for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, which provides 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Addressing a gathering in Dehradun after inaugurating a green corridor, Modi said there should be no delay in rolling out the law and that it must be implemented in 2029. He noted that the legislation was passed after many years and had received backing from all parties at the time.

EPS says CM Stalin is ‘afraid of defeat’ over women’s quota move
Politics

EPS says CM Stalin is ‘afraid of defeat’ over women’s quota move

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Tuesday alleged that Chief Minister M K Stalin was “afraid of defeat” and could not accept the move to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. Speaking to reporters in Dindigul, EPS referred to the special session of Parliament scheduled for April 16, which is expected to take up a constitutional amendment to implement the women’s reservation. EPS’ remarks came after Stalin released a video statement warning that Tamil Nadu would not remain silent if any delimitation exercise harmed the State or increased the political strength of northern States.

BJP’s Samrat Choudhary picked as new Bihar CM; oath tomorrow
Politics

BJP’s Samrat Choudhary picked as new Bihar CM; oath tomorrow

Nitish Kumar has resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar, submitting his resignation letter to Governor Syed Arif Hasanain in Patna. The move comes after Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha and took oath as an MP on the 10th. Following his resignation, the BJP held a meeting of its MLAs and elected Samrat Choudhary as the leader of the legislature party. With this, Choudhary has been selected to head the new government and is expected to be sworn in tomorrow.

Annamalai says TN MPs won’t fall, accuses CM Stalin of misleading claims
Politics

Annamalai says TN MPs won’t fall, accuses CM Stalin of misleading claims

Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday alleged that Chief Minister M K Stalin was spreading fear with “false” claims about parliamentary seat changes, insisting there was no possibility of the state losing MPs. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Annamalai said that under a delimitation exercise, Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha seats could rise from 39 to 59. He argued that if seats were reallocated strictly on a population basis, Tamil Nadu’s tally would instead drop from 39 to 31, and Kerala’s would fall from 20 to 12.

You Can Trust Me 100%: Vijay’s Assurance at Tiruppur Roadshow
Politics

You Can Trust Me 100%: Vijay’s Assurance at Tiruppur Roadshow

Vijay told supporters they could “trust him 100%” while addressing a roadshow held at Perumanallur in Tiruppur district. In his remarks, he highlighted the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in creating lakhs of jobs. He said Tamil Nadu is among the states with a high number of MSMEs, but also claimed it ranks second in the country for MSME closures, blaming the DMK government. He also announced a proposal for farmers, stating that crop loans taken through agricultural cooperative societies would be fully waived for those owning less than five acres of land.

Wife steps in to fulfil her husband’s ambition
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Wife steps in to fulfil her husband’s ambition

A short-form video published by Dinamalar focuses on a woman who is working to fulfil her husband’s ambition. The clip’s title suggests a personal story of determination and support, with the wife taking steps to carry forward a goal associated with her husband. No further details such as names, location, timeline or the nature of the ambition are provided in the available source text. The video is listed under Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.

Row over paddy incentive letter: Why was it revealed after three months?
Politics

Row over paddy incentive letter: Why was it revealed after three months?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s remarks about a Union government letter on the state’s paddy incentive have triggered a fresh political row, with critics asking why the communication surfaced only after nearly three months. Speaking at an event in Thanjavur, Stalin said officials recently showed him a letter sent by the Centre to the Tamil Nadu government. He claimed the communication, from the department under Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, sought a reconsideration of the incentive paid for paddy, citing issues arising from increased production.

Leak of 'Janayagan' triggers losses; Vijay may return to acting
Entertainment

Leak of 'Janayagan' triggers losses; Vijay may return to acting

Chennai: TVK president and actor Vijay is reportedly planning a return to films to offset losses linked to his movie Janayagan, which was illegally leaked online last week. After launching his party, Vijay acted in Janayagan and had announced it would be his final film. The film’s audio launch was held on a grand scale in Malaysia, but a censor-related issue prevented its planned Pongal release. With the matter moving through court, the release was repeatedly delayed. The film was later re-censored as per a court order. However, with election model code of conduct in force and Vijay contesting the polls, the Election Commission did not grant permission for the release.

First batch of indigenously made BrahMos missiles handed to Army
Politics

First batch of indigenously made BrahMos missiles handed to Army

The first batch of indigenously manufactured BrahMos missiles was formally handed over to the Indian Army on Sunday in Lucknow, marking a boost for the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ push. The missiles have been produced at a defence manufacturing facility set up in Uttar Pradesh to reduce dependence on foreign sources for military supplies. The unit is part of the India–Russia joint effort behind the BrahMos programme. Officials said domestic production is expected to cut imports and support the economy, while also strengthening the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The facility is also generating employment, with more than 100 people reportedly benefiting.

Supreme Court: No interim voting right for deleted voters in Bengal
Politics

Supreme Court: No interim voting right for deleted voters in Bengal

The Supreme Court has ruled that voters whose names were deleted from the electoral rolls in West Bengal cannot be granted an interim right to vote while their appeals remain pending. The matter arises ahead of the two-phase Assembly election in the state. During a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the rolls, about 91 lakh names were removed, and around 34 lakh affected voters have filed petitions before 19 appellate tribunals seeking re-inclusion. With the election schedule nearing, the voter list has been frozen.

Piyush Goyal meets industry bodies to rally support for NDA in Tamil Nadu
Politics

Piyush Goyal meets industry bodies to rally support for NDA in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has been meeting representatives of industry and trade associations in cities including Coimbatore and Madurai to mobilise support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu. Goyal, who is serving as the BJP’s election in-charge for the state, arrived in Chennai on April 3 after seat-sharing among alliance partners was finalised. He has since been camping in Tamil Nadu and holding a series of interactions with sectoral stakeholders.

Trump warns China of 50% tariff over aid to Iran
Politics

Trump warns China of 50% tariff over aid to Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning aimed at China, saying a 50% tariff would be imposed if China—or any other country—is found supplying military equipment to Iran. The warning comes as peace talks with Iran have reportedly failed. Trump also urged China to stop buying crude oil from Iran and instead purchase oil from the United States. According to Trump, China can send its ships to the US or to Venezuela under US control for its crude needs. He claimed the US has surplus oil production and is ready to supply crude to China at a lower price than Iran.

DMK MP faces row over Rs 8,000 coupons handed to voters in Valapady
Politics

DMK MP faces row over Rs 8,000 coupons handed to voters in Valapady

A controversy has erupted in Valapady, which falls under the Yercaud Assembly constituency, after allegations that a DMK Member of Parliament distributed Rs 8,000 coupons to voters during campaigning. According to the report, on Sunday night in the Valapady Town Panchayat area of Salem district, Kallakurichi DMK MP Malaiyarasan canvassed door-to-door seeking votes in support of DMK candidate Revathi for the Yercaud constituency. DMK Valapady town secretary Selvam was also present.

Martin’s son questions Udhayanidhi over alleged Rs 500 crore donation
Politics

Martin’s son questions Udhayanidhi over alleged Rs 500 crore donation

Chennai: Jose Charles Martin, son of lottery businessman Martin and leader of the Lakshiya Jananayaka Katchi, has questioned Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over an alleged Rs 500 crore donation received by the DMK in 2014. In an interview, Jose Charles Martin referred to Udhayanidhi’s campaign remark that if Leema Rose—his mother and the BJP alliance candidate in Lalgudi—wins, lottery ticket sales would resume in Tamil Nadu. He said the statement reflected a lack of understanding, noting that lottery ticket sales are currently banned in the state.

Minister Raja Kannappan faces protest during vote drive near Sayalkudi
Politics

Minister Raja Kannappan faces protest during vote drive near Sayalkudi

Residents in several villages near Sayalkudi in Ramanathapuram district protested when Minister Raja Kannappan arrived to seek votes, surrounding his vehicle and raising questions over unmet local needs. The incident was reported from Ochchathevan Kottai, Koorankottai and Vellambal villages in the Mudhukulathur Assembly constituency, where Raja Kannappan is contesting again. Locals alleged he had rarely visited the constituency over the past five years and had not fulfilled earlier promises. During his campaign visit to Koorankottai and Vellambal, villagers argued that basic issues had not been addressed and opposed his vote collection, forcing him to leave the area without continuing the outreach.

No Vijay campaign stop in Coimbatore, waiting crowd disappointed
Politics

No Vijay campaign stop in Coimbatore, waiting crowd disappointed

TVK leader Vijay is scheduled to hold an election campaign meeting at Perumanallur in Tiruppur district at around 4 pm on Tuesday. Ahead of this, there was public expectation that he would also address people at Karumathampatti near Coimbatore. However, city and district police in Coimbatore said they have not received any prior permission request from the party so far. With no application submitted, police indicated there is little chance of a campaign programme being held in Coimbatore.

Air travel chaos hits Asia; 1,400 flights delayed, 67 cancelled
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Air travel chaos hits Asia; 1,400 flights delayed, 67 cancelled

Air travel across Asia faced major disruption, with more than 1,400 flights delayed and 67 services cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stuck at airports for hours. The disruption has been linked to unprecedented pressure on airspace across Asia and Gulf countries in recent days. Busy hubs such as Delhi, Singapore, Dubai and Tokyo were reported to be operating below capacity as delays cascaded through schedules. Officials and industry sources cited multiple factors behind the chaos. Airspace restrictions linked to the war between Iran and the United States have forced many international flights to reroute, increasing journey times and fuel costs.

15 Indian oil tankers held up near Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
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15 Indian oil tankers held up near Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Reports from Tehran say 15 Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil and cooking gas have been held up near the Strait of Hormuz, following a US Navy blockade in the area. The situation comes amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran after recent ceasefire talks failed, leading to tighter controls around key maritime routes and Iranian port areas. Authorities said restrictions on merchant shipping through the strait have disrupted the movement of multiple cargo vessels. The affected Indian ships include tankers carrying crude oil, LPG and liquefied natural gas, along with container ships, a dredger and a chemical tanker.

Vanathi says Karur voters will ‘teach a lesson’ like Coimbatore South did
Politics

Vanathi says Karur voters will ‘teach a lesson’ like Coimbatore South did

Coimbatore North BJP candidate and sitting MLA Vanathi Srinivasan, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Coimbatore due to ill health, has said voters will deliver a strong message in the election. In an interview, she said AIADMK-BJP alliance workers have continued door-to-door campaigning despite her being in hospital, which she described as encouraging. She added that voters have been telling her to focus on recovery and assuring her of their support.

SC seeks Centre, EC reply on biometric checks at polling booths
Politics

SC seeks Centre, EC reply on biometric checks at polling booths

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and the Election Commission of India to file their responses to a petition seeking biometric identification at polling stations to prevent electoral fraud. The plea, filed by BJP-affiliated lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, alleged that elections witness irregularities such as impersonation and double voting. It argued that the present system relies on voter ID cards and manual verification, which can be misused due to outdated photographs, spelling errors and the lack of real-time authentication.

Pope Leo hits back after Trump’s sharp criticism over Iran war remarks
Politics

Pope Leo hits back after Trump’s sharp criticism over Iran war remarks

Washington: A public war of words has erupted between Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump after the pontiff commented on the ongoing US–Israel war against Iran. Pope Leo had urged an end to the fighting and called for peace, while also condemning Trump’s reported remarks about “destroying Iran”. Trump responded with a strongly worded social media post criticising the Pope and accusing him of backing “radical leftists”, and said the pontiff should focus on being a religious leader rather than a politician.

TN to probe caste bias claims at University of Madras with retired judges
Education

TN to probe caste bias claims at University of Madras with retired judges

Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Department has decided to conduct a detailed inquiry into complaints raised against the University of Madras, following recommendations from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The university has faced allegations that prescribed rules were not followed in several academic processes, including faculty promotions. Complaints have also alleged caste-based discrimination on campus. After the matter was taken to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, its chairperson Kishor Makwana visited the university campus on February 9 and held an inquiry. Among the issues examined were claims that SC/ST representatives were not included in a selection committee as required under UGC norms.

DMK coupons, free-gift forms seized by election flying squad in Coimbatore
Politics

DMK coupons, free-gift forms seized by election flying squad in Coimbatore

Election flying squad officials in Coimbatore have seized coupons and forms allegedly meant for distribution in the Coimbatore South Assembly constituency. According to officials, the control room received inputs that coupons and forms for free items were being handed out in the MNG Street, MNK Street and Venkataraman Mandapam areas. A team led by flying squad officer Thyagarajan rushed to the spot to verify the complaint. During the check, the team seized 66 “household” coupons valued at Rs 8,000 from a person identified as Prabhakaran on MNG Street. Two forms related to free items were also recovered.

Iran warns US with a ‘math formula’ over Hormuz shipping ban
Politics

Iran warns US with a ‘math formula’ over Hormuz shipping ban

Tehran: Iran has issued an unusual warning to the United States using what it called a mathematical “formula”, after US President Donald Trump announced restrictions on ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, the Iran–US talks ended without an agreement. Following this, Trump said ships of any country would be barred from using the Hormuz route, stating the move was aimed at preventing Iran from collecting fees from vessels passing through the strait.

Police clear Vijay’s Tiruppur roadshow after prolonged delay
Politics

Police clear Vijay’s Tiruppur roadshow after prolonged delay

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay is set to campaign and hold a roadshow in Tiruppur on Tuesday, after Tiruppur City Police granted permission following prolonged uncertainty. Vijay has been campaigning across districts in support of TVK candidates. As part of that outreach, the party planned a Tiruppur programme, but approval remained undecided until Monday evening. TVK administrators, led by the party’s executive committee coordinator Sengottaiyan, camped in Tiruppur and met election officials and police officers. Police raised several queries and issued permission with multiple restrictions.

DinamalAR short: “What people like most is Vittalan’s Abhang”
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DinamalAR short: “What people like most is Vittalan’s Abhang”

A short video posted under Dinamalar’s spiritual content section states that what people like most is “Vittalan’s Abhang.” The available source text does not include additional context such as the speaker, the occasion, or the specific Abhang being referenced. The clip appears in Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels format, but the accompanying text provides only the headline line. As a result, further details about the message or background cannot be confirmed from the provided material.

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