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Even after Naxalism wanes, continued monitoring is essential
Politics

Even after Naxalism wanes, continued monitoring is essential

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has told Parliament that the country has been freed from the Naxal threat and that the Centre’s target of eliminating Naxalism by March 31, 2026 has been achieved. The statement raises hopes that years of deadly attacks may finally be behind communities in affected regions. The Naxal movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari village in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, when farmers launched an armed struggle against feudal exploitation. Over time, it spread across more than 200 districts in states including Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala and Bihar.

Commercial gas shortage pushes up idli, dosa and omelette prices in Chennai
Business

Commercial gas shortage pushes up idli, dosa and omelette prices in Chennai

Chennai has seen a sharp rise in the prices of several food items as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders disrupts operations at tea shops, roadside eateries and hotels. After recent hikes in tea, coffee, vadai and bajji, prices of staples such as idli, dosa, poori, pongal, omelette, parotta, meals and biryani have also increased. According to the report, supply disruptions linked to conflict in West Asia have affected the flow of crude oil and cooking gas from Gulf countries to India and other nations. The resulting shortage has reportedly fuelled a black market, where a commercial cylinder is said to be sold for as much as Rs 5,000.

Udhayanidhi alleges BJP using AIADMK ‘mask’ to enter Tamil Nadu
Politics

Udhayanidhi alleges BJP using AIADMK ‘mask’ to enter Tamil Nadu

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday alleged that the BJP is attempting to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu by “wearing the mask” of the AIADMK and using its general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. Campaigning at Tilagar Thidal in Pudukkottai in support of DMK candidate Muthuraj, Udhayanidhi said Tamil Nadu has emerged as a “number one” state due to the DMK government’s flagship initiatives. He also accused the BJP-led Union government of not allocating funds to Tamil Nadu.

Reader alleges bribe demand to fix online land record error in Dindigul
General

Reader alleges bribe demand to fix online land record error in Dindigul

A reader from Ottanchathiram in Dindigul district has alleged that an error made by officials in an online land record has left him struggling to protect his property. According to the complaint, the land’s subdivision number is “1C”, and village administrative office records reportedly reflect it correctly. However, while uploading the FMB details online, officials allegedly entered it as “1B”. The reader said he submitted multiple petitions seeking correction of the online FMB entry, but the mistake was not rectified.

Dinamalar–Chanakya poll: AIADMK leads DMK if election held today
Politics

Dinamalar–Chanakya poll: AIADMK leads DMK if election held today

A Dinamalar–Chanakya opinion poll has projected a narrow lead for the AIADMK over the DMK if an election were held today. According to the survey, 40% of respondents said the AIADMK would win, while 37% backed the DMK. The poll was conducted in March across 70 constituencies, covering 19,305 respondents. The second part of the findings was released on Saturday. On the DMK government’s delivery of promises, 11% said it had fulfilled them fully, 67% felt it had delivered “to some extent”, and 22% said it had done nothing. When asked to rate the DMK government out of 10, 15% gave a perfect score, 59% gave a mid-level score, and 26% gave zero.

Tamil audiences show little interest in dubbed films: report
Entertainment

Tamil audiences show little interest in dubbed films: report

A short video published under Dinamalar Cinema claims that dubbed films are not drawing much attention from Tamil audiences. The clip frames the issue as a trend in viewing preferences, indicating that Tamil fans are largely overlooking movies released in dubbed versions. No additional specifics—such as film titles, box-office figures, or comments from industry stakeholders—are provided in the available source content. With limited information in the post, the report remains a brief observation rather than a detailed analysis of the dubbed-film market in Tamil Nadu.

Candidate makes unusual plea: “All rivals withdraw so I can win”
Politics

Candidate makes unusual plea: “All rivals withdraw so I can win”

A candidate has drawn attention with an unusual public appeal during an election-related campaign. In a short video published by Dinamalar, the candidate is heard asking all other contestants to withdraw their nominations so that he can win the election. The clip, shared in the outlet’s Shorts/Reels section, has sparked discussion for the blunt nature of the request. No further details about the constituency, the candidate’s identity, or the election context were provided in the available source material.

VCK backing for Porkodi seen as setback for DMK in Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar
Politics

VCK backing for Porkodi seen as setback for DMK in Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar

Support from sections linked to the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) for Porkodi Armstrong, contesting under the AIADMK alliance, is being seen as a fresh challenge for the DMK in Chennai’s Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar constituency. Porkodi Armstrong, leader of the Tamil Nadu state Bahujan Samaj Party, is contesting on the AIADMK’s ‘Two Leaves’ symbol. VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan has conveyed greetings to her, while film director Pa. Ranjith has publicly expressed support.

DMK MLA Prakash fumes at Minister Chakrapani over denied ticket
Politics

DMK MLA Prakash fumes at Minister Chakrapani over denied ticket

In Krishnagiri district, DMK western district secretary and sitting Hosur MLA Prakash is said to be upset after the party allotted the Hosur seat to Mayor Sathya, despite expectations that he would be renominated. Prakash had earlier won from Thali in 2016 and was shifted to Hosur for the 2021 election. Ahead of the current polls, the DMK leadership reportedly pressed him to contest from Veppanahalli, but he refused, saying he could not change constituencies every election. Party sources claim this led to him not being given a ticket.

Erode Congress workers appeal at Gandhi statue to replace candidate
Politics

Erode Congress workers appeal at Gandhi statue to replace candidate

Erode: Congress party functionaries in Erode East held a protest at the Gandhi statue in Karungalpalayam, demanding a change in the party’s candidate, Gopinath. District-level Congress office-bearers have been pressing the party leadership to replace him. On Friday morning around 10.15 am, more than 40 people gathered under the leadership of former South district president Makkalrajan, along with former president Ravi. Election flying squad officials and police reached the spot and warned that the Model Code of Conduct was in force, and that garlanding the statue or submitting petitions required prior permission. They also cautioned that violations could lead to a case being registered.

Vijay avoids criticising Puducherry CM Rangasamy during campaign
Politics

Vijay avoids criticising Puducherry CM Rangasamy during campaign

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, after launching his party, has visited Puducherry only twice, according to reports. During his earlier visit on December 9, the Puducherry government imposed strict restrictions, yet Vijay did not criticise the Rangasamy-led administration. Instead, he limited his remarks to the ration shop issue and avoided even mentioning Chief Minister N. Rangasamy by name at the public meeting. The report attributes this restraint to Vijay’s personal closeness and affection towards Rangasamy.

Tamil-born Rini Sampath enters Washington mayoral race
Politics

Tamil-born Rini Sampath enters Washington mayoral race

Rini Sampath (31), who was born in Tamil Nadu, has entered the race for Mayor of Washington in the United States, drawing attention as the first South Asian to contest the post. Washington is set to hold its mayoral election in November. Ahead of that, a party selection election to choose the candidate will take place in June. Sampath was born in Theni district of Tamil Nadu and moved to the US with her parents when she was seven. She later worked in the Barack Obama administration as a policy director at the National College Leadership Council.

Amit Shah pins hopes on BJP win in West Bengal amid intense campaign
Politics

Amit Shah pins hopes on BJP win in West Bengal amid intense campaign

Kolkata: Assembly elections are being held in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal. In West Bengal, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has been Chief Minister for more than 14 years. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the BJP will win this time and unseat Mamata Banerjee. The party is therefore focusing more on West Bengal than on Tamil Nadu, according to the report. With the Kerala, Puducherry and Assam election phases set to conclude on April 9, Shah is expected to stay in West Bengal for about two weeks thereafter to oversee campaign work. The BJP is also finalising dates for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s and Shah’s rallies and roadshows, while several Union ministers have been deputed to campaign in the state.

With 18 days to go, Dinamalar’s ‘Election Field’ heats up
Politics

With 18 days to go, Dinamalar’s ‘Election Field’ heats up

With just 18 days left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the campaign atmosphere is intensifying across the state. The polling is scheduled for April 23, and the results are set to be announced on May 4, according to the report. Dinamalar said it is bringing out a daily supplement titled ‘Election Field’, running to eight pages, along with its newspaper. The April 5 edition highlights the day’s political developments and invites readers to follow the coverage in the ‘Election Field’ section.

Coimbatore sees first Assembly poll without Communist red flags
Politics

Coimbatore sees first Assembly poll without Communist red flags

Coimbatore is witnessing an unusual election season: for the first time in nearly three-quarters of a century, Communist red flags are absent from the city’s Assembly campaign. The CPI and CPM, long identified with the region’s labour politics, are not contesting any constituency in the district this time. Both parties are part of the DMK-led alliance and were allotted five seats each across Tamil Nadu. Party workers say they had expected at least 10 seats in total, pointing to the 10 seats given to the DMDK, now led by Premalatha. The DMK, however, reportedly cited the Communists’ limited wins and low combined vote share in the previous election to justify the reduced allocation.

Udhayanidhi returns ‘Vel’ gift, accepts Buddha statue at Ramanathapuram meet
Politics

Udhayanidhi returns ‘Vel’ gift, accepts Buddha statue at Ramanathapuram meet

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was campaigning in Ramanathapuram, returned a ‘Vel’ (spear) presented to him by a party functionary after a public meeting, according to reports. The incident took place in the Aranmanai area, where he sought votes on Friday night. After his speech, party office-bearers came forward to present gifts. When one functionary offered the ‘Vel’, Udhayanidhi reportedly took it and handed it back to the same person. Moments later, another functionary presented a Buddha statue, which he accepted with visible happiness.

PM Modi tells Raja “good news after polls”, BJP leaders say
Politics

PM Modi tells Raja “good news after polls”, BJP leaders say

Raja, who recently suffered a stroke, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai following an invitation from the Prime Minister, according to BJP functionaries. Raja had been hospitalised after he suffered a stroke while attending an event in Chennai on January 30. After about a month of treatment, he returned home and has since stayed away from political activities to rest. During the election campaign, Modi visited Puducherry and later stayed at a star hotel in Guindy, Chennai, the report said. It was there that Raja met the Prime Minister and spoke with him.

Stalin accuses EPS of serial lies and betrayal in Virudhunagar campaign
Politics

Stalin accuses EPS of serial lies and betrayal in Virudhunagar campaign

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, speaking at an election campaign meeting in Virudhunagar, launched a sharp attack on AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), alleging that his statements were filled with falsehoods. Stalin said the “lies” attributed to EPS could “fill a book”, and claimed that EPS was making one claim after another to escape from earlier untruths. Referring to a remark about K. Kamaraj, Stalin alleged EPS was spreading misinformation and accused him of aligning with the BJP. He further charged EPS with “betrayal”, citing support for the farm laws and alleging betrayal of minorities through the alliance.

EPS says CM Stalin must show restraint in speech at Villupuram rally
Politics

EPS says CM Stalin must show restraint in speech at Villupuram rally

Villupuram campaign speech AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister M K Stalin during an election campaign meeting in Villupuram, saying the CM “needs restraint” in his remarks. Referring to a speech by Stalin at a meeting in Nagercoil, EPS alleged that the Chief Minister made comments about him in a derogatory manner. EPS questioned whether anyone could “say anything” just because they have the ability to speak, and asserted that his party too could respond.

Thirumavalavan says he withdrew poll plan for alliance interest
Politics

Thirumavalavan says he withdrew poll plan for alliance interest

VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan on Saturday said he changed his last-minute decision to contest the election after, he alleged, defamatory campaigns were spread against the alliance. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said people in Tamil Nadu wanted the DMK-led government to continue and expressed confidence that the secular progressive alliance would form governments in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Thirumavalavan said he had initially felt entering the Assembly would help him raise issues of marginalised communities more effectively than Parliament, where he gets limited speaking time during sessions.

Chidambaram questions urgency of Parliament session amid TN, Bengal polls
Politics

Chidambaram questions urgency of Parliament session amid TN, Bengal polls

Former Union minister P Chidambaram has questioned the Centre’s decision to convene a Parliament session from April 16 to 18, when Assembly elections are due in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. In a statement, he said the timing appears “motivated” because Tamil Nadu votes on April 23 and West Bengal on April 29. He noted that 39 MPs from Tamil Nadu and 28 from West Bengal sit in the Opposition benches in the Lok Sabha, and would be deeply engaged in election work in their constituencies during April 16-18.

PMK split deepens as Ramadoss camp candidate joins Anbumani
Politics

PMK split deepens as Ramadoss camp candidate joins Anbumani

The internal rift in the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) widened further after a candidate named by the Ramadoss faction shifted allegiance to the Anbumani camp. According to the party’s announcements for the upcoming election, the Vikravandi constituency had turned into a direct contest between the two groups. The Anbumani side named Mayilam sitting MLA Sivakumar as its candidate, while the Ramadoss faction declared central district secretary Pugazhenthi as its nominee.

DMK trying to split votes using Vijay, says Piyush Goyal
Politics

DMK trying to split votes using Vijay, says Piyush Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday alleged that the DMK, having lost public support, is attempting to split votes by projecting actor Vijay. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Goyal said the BJP’s campaign has begun strongly and that all BJP candidates are set to file their nomination papers on Sunday. He claimed there is enthusiasm on the ground. He targeted the DMK–Congress alliance, calling it “anti-national” and “anti-Tamil Nadu”, and said voters would defeat the combine. He asserted that the NDA would win and form the next government in Tamil Nadu.

Congress names ex-MP Viswanathan for Madurai Melur seat
Politics

Congress names ex-MP Viswanathan for Madurai Melur seat

Congress on Saturday announced that former MP Viswanathan will contest from the Melur Assembly constituency in Madurai district. In the DMK-led alliance, the Congress has been allotted 28 Assembly seats. The party had earlier released its candidate list for 27 constituencies, leaving Melur as the only seat without an announcement. The pending decision was cleared with the declaration for Melur. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal made the announcement. Viswanathan is a former Member of Parliament from the Kanchipuram constituency, the party said.

Union Minister L Murugan meets ex-Speaker Dhanapal in Chennai
Politics

Union Minister L Murugan meets ex-Speaker Dhanapal in Chennai

Union Minister L Murugan, who is also the BJP candidate for Avinashi, met former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Dhanapal at his residence in Chennai and sought his blessings. In a social media post, Murugan said he was happy to meet Dhanapal in person as he prepares to contest the 2026 Assembly election from Avinashi. He referred to Dhanapal as a senior AIADMK leader and the sitting MLA from the constituency.

Is DMK trying to block Vijay’s campaign?
Politics

Is DMK trying to block Vijay’s campaign?

A short video published by Dinamalar has sparked discussion by asking whether the DMK is attempting to place obstacles in actor Vijay’s campaign activities. The clip frames the issue as a political question involving Vijay and the ruling party, with references to DMK and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. However, the available source material provides only the headline-level premise and does not include specific incidents, dates, locations, or official responses. With limited information in the clip text, the matter remains a question raised by the video rather than a fully detailed report.

TVK faces organisational strain and ticket-row discontent
Politics

TVK faces organisational strain and ticket-row discontent

TVK chief Vijay continues to draw massive crowds during campaign appearances, leaving party functionaries and police struggling to manage gatherings. However, in several constituencies—including Tiruttani—candidates are said to be campaigning largely on their own, with limited visible support from party organisers. According to party sources, TVK has faced uncertainty since its launch in 2024, including confusion over defining its ideological position. While a large conference at Vikravandi in October 2024 created an impression of momentum, subsequent developments highlighted gaps in the party’s organisational setup.

PoK will rejoin India soon, says All India Imam Organisation chief
Politics

PoK will rejoin India soon, says All India Imam Organisation chief

Srinagar: Umar Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, said Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would “very soon” rejoin India. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Ilyasi said people in PoK want to be part of India and are seeking an opinion poll to reflect public sentiment. He said residents across the border have been encouraged by Kashmir’s development and prosperity, and pointed to changes after the abrogation of Article 370.

Iran says it shot down two US warplanes; reward offered for missing pilot
Politics

Iran says it shot down two US warplanes; reward offered for missing pilot

Tehran said it has shot down two US military aircraft that were flying in Iranian airspace, escalating tensions as fighting between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other continues into its 36th day. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a video claiming it brought down a US F-15 fighter jet over southern Iran. Iranian reports put the aircraft’s value at Rs 289 crore. The US said special forces launched an immediate recovery mission and rescued one of the two pilots from the F-15, while the other is still missing. During the operation, two US combat helicopters came under Iranian attack, suffered minor damage and returned safely, with personnel sustaining minor injuries.

‘Super El Niño’ after 50 years may weaken southwest monsoon
Environment

‘Super El Niño’ after 50 years may weaken southwest monsoon

Meteorologists have warned that a rare “Super El Niño” event—said to be forming after nearly 50 years—could affect India’s rainfall patterns and water availability, including for Tamil Nadu. El Niño refers to unusual warming in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean, while La Niña indicates cooler-than-normal conditions. With the current La Niña weakening, the India Meteorological Department has noted the possibility of El Niño developing this year, along with potential changes in the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).

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