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Announced but not delivered: Dairy ‘Ven Fund’ and Chennai civic projects
Politics

Announced but not delivered: Dairy ‘Ven Fund’ and Chennai civic projects

Milk is a daily necessity for the public, making the state’s dairy sector a key department. However, the report points to corruption concerns and says the sector’s growth is being affected. During the DMK government, multiple announcements related to the dairy department were made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, but several have not moved into execution. Among them is the proposed ‘Ven Fund’ scheme to provide microcredit to milk producers through primary milk producers’ cooperative societies.

Protest halts DMK ally candidate’s campaign in Manapparai villages
Politics

Protest halts DMK ally candidate’s campaign in Manapparai villages

Campaigning in the Manapparai Assembly constituency of Tiruchirappalli district, DMK alliance partner Manithaneya Makkal Katchi’s sitting MLA Abdul Samad faced protests in several villages, leading to cancellations and disruptions. When the candidate reached Thenur village in the Marungapuri North Union for canvassing, a section of residents stopped the vehicles and prevented the campaign. They alleged that Abdul Samad was not a local and claimed he had done nothing over the past five years, also referring to an earlier allegation that he had cooked biryani on the Tirupparankundram hill.

Akshaya Tritiya: Gold pre-bookings surge as prices ease in Tamil Nadu
Business

Akshaya Tritiya: Gold pre-bookings surge as prices ease in Tamil Nadu

With Akshaya Tritiya just days away, jewellery stores in Tamil Nadu are seeing a sharp rise in pre-bookings for gold ornaments. Compared with January, gold prices have eased, prompting customers to visit stores, choose designs and pay in advance. Tamil Nadu has around 35,000 jewellery shops, through which an average of about 15,000 kg of gold jewellery is sold daily. Many buyers traditionally prefer purchasing gold on auspicious days such as Akshaya Tritiya and Deepavali, believing it brings prosperity.

Congress MP alleges Amit Shah role in illegal online release of 'Janayagan'
Politics

Congress MP alleges Amit Shah role in illegal online release of 'Janayagan'

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had a role in the illegal online release of the film Janayagan. He made the remarks while speaking in Sattur. Tagore said the unauthorised release of the movie on the internet was a development that could shake the Indian film industry. He claimed the act was carried out to destabilise the activities of TVK leader Vijay and to issue threats.

Congress spokesperson defies Priyanka, sparks Assam FIR row
Politics

Congress spokesperson defies Priyanka, sparks Assam FIR row

New Delhi: With campaigning for the Assam Assembly elections coming to an end, the Congress planned a press conference. Party leader Priyanka Gandhi reportedly advised spokesperson Pawan Khera against holding it, fearing any statement about the party’s prospects could create trouble. Khera went ahead with the briefing and alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Rinki Bhuyan, held three passports and ran business worth Rs 52,000 crore in the United States.

BJP minority wing leader Velur Ibrahim sings Thiruppugazh on campaign trail
Politics

BJP minority wing leader Velur Ibrahim sings Thiruppugazh on campaign trail

BJP minority wing national secretary Velur Ibrahim campaigned in support of the party’s Tiruchendur constituency candidate Radhakrishnan, according to reports. During an open-vehicle roadshow in the Aathur area, a BJP worker presented Ibrahim with a vel (spear). Ibrahim accepted it and stood in the vehicle holding the spear. He then sang in full the first song of Arunagirinathar’s Thiruppugazh, beginning with “Muththaiththaru Paththi Thirunagai,” drawing attention from those present. Later, Ibrahim addressed voters and alleged that the DMK candidate had not properly stated educational qualifications in the election affidavit. He urged people to vote for the BJP.

AIADMK alleges Minister Velu held secret talks to defeat its candidates
Politics

AIADMK alleges Minister Velu held secret talks to defeat its candidates

In Vellore district, the AIADMK is contesting the Vellore, Anaicut, Katpadi and Gudiyatham constituencies. A senior AIADMK functionary has alleged that Minister Velu is working to ensure a DMK victory in the district by using multiple strategies, including holding confidential talks with leaders from alliance parties such as the PMK. According to the AIADMK leader, the focus of the alleged outreach was on the Anaicut and Katpadi constituencies, where the PMK has a significant vote base. The claim is that efforts were made to ensure this vote bank does not move towards the AIADMK-led alliance.

Urgent plea in Supreme Court seeks to cancel Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Politics

Urgent plea in Supreme Court seeks to cancel Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

With Tamil Nadu set to vote in a single phase for the Assembly election on April 23, an urgent petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of the polls, citing alleged distribution of money and costly gifts to voters. The plea was filed by K.K. Ramesh of Madurai through advocate Jaisukh. It alleges that political parties are offering cash and items such as jewellery, anklets, pots and silver lamps as bribes to influence voters.

VCK cadres protest during Premalatha’s Dharmapuri campaign
Politics

VCK cadres protest during Premalatha’s Dharmapuri campaign

DMDK general secretary Premalatha campaigned near the BSNL office in Dharmapuri on Friday evening, seeking votes for the party’s candidate Ilangovan. Leaders and cadres from alliance parties, including the DMK, Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), were present at the event. While Premalatha was speaking, a group of VCK cadres standing in front of the campaign vehicle suddenly held up a banner. The banner questioned why she did not stand up when VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan called her name.

Stalin in Tirupattur: ‘Even if AIADMK wins, BJP will form govt’
Politics

Stalin in Tirupattur: ‘Even if AIADMK wins, BJP will form govt’

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday, campaigning near Tirupattur, claimed that even if the AIADMK were to win, the BJP would end up forming the government. Addressing a public meeting at Vairavanpatti, he said any vote cast outside the DMK-led alliance would ultimately go in the BJP’s favour. Introducing candidates from four Assembly constituencies in Sivaganga district, Stalin said his government had delivered on demands raised for the district and that he carried a “long list” of achievements wherever he campaigned. He also attacked AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, alleging he became Chief Minister by “buying” MLAs and failed to do good even while in office.

Congress says Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Tamil Nadu soon
Politics

Congress says Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Tamil Nadu soon

Chennai: All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, said Rahul Gandhi is expected to campaign in the state soon. He was speaking after a meeting at Sathyamurthy Bhavan in Chennai, where the party released its election campaign song and held consultations with central observers for constituencies where Congress candidates are contesting. Observers including Mukul Wasnik and Chodankar attended the discussions. Chodankar said the schedule for Delhi-based Congress leaders campaigning in Tamil Nadu would be announced shortly. He noted that Rahul Gandhi could not participate earlier due to Parliament sessions in Delhi, but would allocate time and take up campaigning soon.

Annamalai predicts DMK split into Stalin and Kanimozhi factions after polls
Politics

Annamalai predicts DMK split into Stalin and Kanimozhi factions after polls

Coimbatore remarks Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday claimed that the DMK would not return to power in the state. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, he also predicted that the party could split after the elections. Split prediction and internal equations Annamalai said that if the DMK loses, it could break into separate factions led by Chief Minister M K Stalin and MP Kanimozhi. He added that it would be unclear which side the party would ultimately align with, and suggested that minister Senthil Balaji would have to decide which camp to join.

Will PM Modi shore up Uttarakhand CM Dhami ahead of polls?
Politics

Will PM Modi shore up Uttarakhand CM Dhami ahead of polls?

Dehradun: Uttarakhand, ruled by the BJP under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, is heading toward Assembly elections scheduled for February next year. In the run-up, the party has been hit by a wave of exits, with several senior leaders and former MLAs switching to the Congress. Those who left have accused the state government of failing on law and order. The political pressure has also been fuelled by renewed debate around the 2022 murder of Ankita Bhandari, a 19-year-old hotel receptionist in Dehradun. The case drew attention after allegations that a “VIP” had called her to a room before she was killed; while a chargesheet cited a VIP link, the person’s identity has not been established publicly.

West Bengal voter roll revision drops 9.1 million names, parties rattled
Politics

West Bengal voter roll revision drops 9.1 million names, parties rattled

Kolkata: A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in West Bengal has led to the deletion of 9.1 million voters, triggering concern across both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP. The SIR exercise, which began in November, has reduced the state’s total electorate from 76.6 million to 67.7 million. With Assembly elections scheduled in two phases on the 23rd and 29th, the changes are expected to reshape constituency-level arithmetic.

Madras HC quashes life term for minor, shifts case to Juvenile Court
Crime

Madras HC quashes life term for minor, shifts case to Juvenile Court

The Madras High Court has quashed the life sentence imposed on a 17-year-old boy in the Mayiladuthurai murder case, holding that the trial and custody violated provisions of the Juvenile Justice law. The court directed that the case against the minor be transferred to the Juvenile Court for fresh consideration. The case relates to the killing of Kannan, identified as a Vanniyar Sangam town leader, who was hacked to death in Mayiladuthurai on August 17, 2022, allegedly due to prior enmity. In the case, the Mayiladuthurai Sessions Court had convicted nine of the accused and sentenced them to life imprisonment on October 31 last year, while acquitting 12 others. One of the accused, Ajithkumar, who had been out on bail during trial, was later murdered in 2024.

Reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive, badly hurt
Politics

Reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive, badly hurt

Questions are growing in Iran over the condition and whereabouts of the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, amid reports that he was seriously injured in an airstrike. According to the report, the United States and Israel began joint strikes on Iran on February 28. It said Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the first day of attacks, and Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was selected as his successor on March 8.

Dinamalar short highlights the divine presence seen everywhere
General

Dinamalar short highlights the divine presence seen everywhere

A new spiritual short video has been released on Dinamalar’s shorts/reels platform under the Dinamalar Aanmeegam section. The video carries the Tamil title “பார்க்கும் இடமெல்லாம் தெரியும் பரம்பொருள்,” which conveys the idea that the Supreme Being can be perceived everywhere. The clip is presented as part of Dinamalar’s short-format content, aimed at quick viewing. No further details about the video’s narration, speakers, or duration were provided in the available source text.

Dinamalar reel hints at “Thanjavur gopuram secret”; details unclear
General

Dinamalar reel hints at “Thanjavur gopuram secret”; details unclear

A short-form video published on Dinamalar carries the Tamil title referring to a “Thanjavur gopuram secret” and the phrase “U.P.S alert.” The clip is listed under the site’s Shorts/Reels section. However, the accessible source text linked with the reel does not include any report, explanation, or additional context about what the “secret” refers to. As a result, further details—such as the subject of the claim, the location specifics, or any official response—cannot be confirmed from the provided material.

NASA’s Artemis II crew returns safely after 10-day Moon mission
Technology

NASA’s Artemis II crew returns safely after 10-day Moon mission

NASA’s Artemis II mission concluded early Friday as its four astronauts returned safely to Earth after a 10-day journey toward the Moon. The capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, marking a major milestone in human spaceflight after more than five decades. The spacecraft launched on April 2 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with four crew members. During the flight, the team entered the Moon’s gravitational influence and approached as close as about 6,545 km, sending back images described as unlike those previously seen by human eyes.

Veerappan’s daughter and wife enter polls in Mettur and Krishnagiri
Politics

Veerappan’s daughter and wife enter polls in Mettur and Krishnagiri

Veerappan’s family members have entered electoral politics, with his daughter contesting from Mettur and his wife from Krishnagiri. Veerappan, who was involved in sandalwood smuggling in the 1990s and was accused of killing police and forest officials, was pursued by a joint special task force formed by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He was shot dead in 2004. Two decades after his death, his daughter and wife are seeking to reshape how Veerappan is remembered, attempting to move his image from that of a feared criminal to a figure projected as a defender of Tamil rights.

Chennai mother, daughter contest as independents against ‘freebie’ politics
Politics

Chennai mother, daughter contest as independents against ‘freebie’ politics

A mother and daughter from Chennai have entered the Tamil Nadu Assembly election as independent candidates, saying their faith in political parties has eroded. Vijayalakshmi (43), a social activist from Jawahar Nagar in Kolathur, and her daughter Stephy (26), a lawyer, said they were dissatisfied with party politics and decided to contest on their own. Stephy is campaigning in the Kolathur constituency, where Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is the DMK candidate. She is contesting with the boat symbol, in a field reported to have 34 candidates.

DMK will sweep all 234 seats, says CM Stalin in Pudukkottai
Politics

DMK will sweep all 234 seats, says CM Stalin in Pudukkottai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday expressed strong confidence that the DMK-led alliance would register a sweeping victory across all 234 Assembly constituencies. Speaking to reporters after canvassing for votes during a walk in Iluppur, Pudukkottai district, Stalin said the current political climate and what he described as a public upsurge indicated a landslide outcome. He also took aim at AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), claiming he was speaking out of frustration and that the DMK was not concerned about such remarks.

CM Stalin’s 5th phase campaign begins in Tiruvallur on April 13
Politics

CM Stalin’s 5th phase campaign begins in Tiruvallur on April 13

DMK has released the schedule for Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s fifth phase of election campaign tour for the Assembly polls. The tour is set to begin on April 13 from Tiruvallur. According to the party’s statement, Stalin will address a public meeting at 5 pm on April 13 at Medical College Road in Tiruvallur, covering Tiruvallur, Gummidipoondi, Ponneri, Tiruttani, Poonamallee and Avadi. Later the same day at 7 pm, he will attend a public meeting at Ammur Road in Ranipet, covering Ranipet, Arakkonam, Sholingur and Arcot.

Modi and Rahul meet briefly at Parliament during Phule tribute
Politics

Modi and Rahul meet briefly at Parliament during Phule tribute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met face-to-face at the Parliament complex in Delhi on April 11. A video showing the two speaking for a few minutes has gone viral online. The interaction took place on the occasion of the birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. This year is significant as the 200th birth anniversary celebrations are set to begin. Phule, born in 1827 in Maharashtra, is remembered as one of India’s leading social reformers. Reports noted that his life reflected courage, continuous pursuit of change and a strong commitment to social welfare.

Poll squad seizes coupons, gift tokens from DMK executive in Dharmapuri
Politics

Poll squad seizes coupons, gift tokens from DMK executive in Dharmapuri

Election flying squad officials in Dharmapuri district seized coupons and gift tokens from a DMK functionary in the Palacode Assembly constituency on Friday. According to officials, K. Senthilkumar (45), a DMK Karimangalam central union coordinator, was found carrying 1,150 coupons valued at Rs 8,000 and 1,800 gift tokens, which were allegedly intended for distribution to voters. The action followed complaints that some DMK functionaries were going door-to-door offering gift coupons and promising cash prizes, groceries and household items after victory in exchange for votes.

Chief ministers trade barbs in TN, Kerala polls, breaking old norms
Politics

Chief ministers trade barbs in TN, Kerala polls, breaking old norms

A new and unusual campaign pattern has surfaced in the ongoing Assembly election season, with state chief ministers openly taking aim at leaders in other states. Observers say this departs from the earlier norm where state campaigns largely focused on local rivals and, at most, the Prime Minister or the Union government. The report notes that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set the tone by alleging a “secret understanding” among the DMK, BJP and Congress in Tamil Nadu, while also making remarks seen as an indirect criticism of Chief Minister M K Stalin. The comments drew attention as such cross-state attacks are not commonly seen in state elections.

Annamalai denies BJP link in 'Janayagan' leak, urges strict action
Entertainment

Annamalai denies BJP link in 'Janayagan' leak, urges strict action

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Friday strongly condemned the alleged leak of the film Janayagan on social media, saying the party had no connection to the incident and calling for strict action against those responsible. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, Annamalai said the leak was a serious wrongdoing. He said it must be verified whether only a few minutes were leaked or if the full film had surfaced, and added that post-production studios should ensure safeguards to prevent such incidents.

Manivasan takes charge as Tamil Nadu Home Secretary
Politics

Manivasan takes charge as Tamil Nadu Home Secretary

Manivasan on Friday evening assumed charge as the Home Secretary of Tamil Nadu, officials said. The change comes as the state heads into the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, with the Model Code of Conduct currently in force. In this context, the Election Commission ordered the transfer of outgoing Home Secretary Dheeraj Kumar as part of measures aimed at ensuring a fair election process. Manivasan was appointed in his place.

Vijay urges TVK cadres to hit the ground as polls near
Politics

Vijay urges TVK cadres to hit the ground as polls near

Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and actor Vijay has appealed to party members and volunteers to step up campaign work as election day approaches, describing the contest as one meant for “a major change” and for an entire generation. In a statement addressed to supporters, Vijay said the party was moving on the right path and that every volunteer’s contribution was essential to the campaign’s momentum. He urged booth in-charges, party members and well-wishers to work on the ground over the next 10 days, meeting people in their neighbourhoods twice a day—morning and evening—through door-to-door visits.

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