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Election flying squads seize goods worth Rs 273 crore in Tamil Nadu
Politics

Election flying squads seize goods worth Rs 273 crore in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Election flying squads in Tamil Nadu have seized cash and other items worth Rs 273 crore during intensified checks across Assembly constituencies, according to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik. Officials said surveillance has been stepped up in all constituencies, with flying squads maintaining round-the-clock monitoring as part of election enforcement. As of Friday morning, the seizures included Rs 44.8 crore in cash and liquor worth Rs 93 lakh.

Palaniswami taunts DMK allies, claims Stalin fears defeat
Politics

Palaniswami taunts DMK allies, claims Stalin fears defeat

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday claimed that Chief Minister M K Stalin had developed a “fear of defeat” soon after the AIADMK began its Assembly election campaign. Campaigning in Alandur, Chennai, Palaniswami said Stalin had deployed ministers to respond to his remarks. He also targeted the DMK-led alliance, alleging that despite weeks of talks, the ruling party had not been able to finalise an understanding with its partners.

Madras HC seeks CBI, NCST replies on plea over Murasoli Foundation
Politics

Madras HC seeks CBI, NCST replies on plea over Murasoli Foundation

The Madras High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to file their responses to a public interest litigation seeking a CBI probe into alleged illegal activities linked to the Murasoli Foundation. The petition was filed by advocate K. Venkatachalapathy from Tirunelveli, citing complaints submitted on March 12 and 17. The plea seeks a court order for a CBI investigation, referring to allegations that “Panchami land” was encroached upon and that the Murasoli office was constructed on it.

DMK-AIADMK spar in Rajya Sabha over ‘Let Stalin continue’ slogan
Politics

DMK-AIADMK spar in Rajya Sabha over ‘Let Stalin continue’ slogan

A political exchange broke out in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday over the DMK’s Tamil Nadu election slogan, “Let Stalin continue, let Tamil Nadu win,” during the discussion on the Finance Bill. Speaking in the debate, DMK MP P. Wilson alleged that the Centre was not providing adequate funds to Tamil Nadu and invoked the party’s campaign slogan while making his remarks. AIADMK MP M. Thambidurai, who was in the Chair at the time, did not respond immediately. Later, when he got an opportunity to speak in the same debate, he rejected the charge and said Tamil Nadu had received four times more funds than during the previous UPA period when the DMK was part of the government.

Highways Dept fixes spelling errors on milestone in Tiruppur
General

Highways Dept fixes spelling errors on milestone in Tiruppur

Spelling errors found on a renovated milestone on the Palladam–Dharapuram stretch of the state highway in Tiruppur district have been corrected by the Highways Department following a newspaper report. The milestone, installed as part of ongoing road expansion and renewal works across districts, is located on State Highway SH 174A. It reportedly carried incorrect spellings for place names, including “Coimbatore Airport” and the town “Somanur,” drawing criticism from Tamil language enthusiasts.

Trump pauses Iran strikes for 10 days; US ground options discussed
Politics

Trump pauses Iran strikes for 10 days; US ground options discussed

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that attacks on Iran will be halted for another 10 days. However, reports say the US is simultaneously moving thousands of troops toward Iran, raising speculation about potential ground operations. Iran, aware of what it believes could be Washington’s next steps, has reportedly turned Kharg Island into a fortified zone. The island has been ringed with landmines, with additional troops and air-defence missiles deployed.

TN withdraws order on panel after HC case flags risk to temple lands
Politics

TN withdraws order on panel after HC case flags risk to temple lands

The Tamil Nadu Revenue Department has withdrawn a government order issued on September 9, 2025, following proceedings in the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. The move came amid allegations that the order could have opened a route for temple lands to be shifted into private hands under the guise of hearing appeals. Across Tamil Nadu, temples and mutts hold thousands of acres donated with proper documentation, but many parcels are said to be encroached upon. While the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has been taking legal steps to recover such lands, some individuals have been asserting ownership by citing patta details and filing appeals with the Revenue Department.

WhatsApp message sparks buzz on Senthil Balaji contesting in Coimbatore South
Politics

WhatsApp message sparks buzz on Senthil Balaji contesting in Coimbatore South

Speculation has surfaced within the DMK in Coimbatore after former minister Senthil Balaji sent a WhatsApp message to party functionaries in the Coimbatore South Assembly constituency. According to party sources, the message—sent around 10 pm—asked ward secretaries to save his mobile number. Since the note went only to functionaries in Coimbatore South and not to those in the other nine Assembly segments in the city, it fuelled talk that Balaji could be preparing to contest from the seat.

Groups urge DMK to field Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Politics

Groups urge DMK to field Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Thoothukudi-based Nadar associations and folk artists have urged the DMK leadership to field party deputy general secretary Kanimozhi in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They have appealed to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to give her a constituency in the southern districts. Kanimozhi is currently the MP from Thoothukudi. Reports have suggested she is considering entering state politics, with Tiruchendur being mentioned as a possible seat, though the party leadership has not announced any decision.

AIADMK names candidates for Coimbatore seats; key changes and repeats
Politics

AIADMK names candidates for Coimbatore seats; key changes and repeats

AIADMK has announced its line-up for Coimbatore district, where the party will contest nine Assembly constituencies. As in 2021, the alliance pattern continues, with the BJP contesting one seat; this time, the BJP has been allotted Coimbatore North instead of Coimbatore South. In Coimbatore South, AIADMK will field sitting MLA Amman Arjunan for a second term. Speculation that he would step aside and be accommodated later, and that MGR Youth Wing joint secretary Vadavalli Chandrasekar might get the seat, did not materialise; Chandrasekar is instead said to be in line for a board chairmanship.

Dinamalar video asks: Who is the AIADMK candidate in your constituency?
Politics

Dinamalar video asks: Who is the AIADMK candidate in your constituency?

A short video published by Dinamalar has raised a simple question to viewers: “Who is the AIADMK candidate in your constituency?” The clip, presented in the platform’s Shorts/Reels format, is positioned as election-related content and references AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The video’s framing suggests a focus on constituency-level candidate selection and public interest in the party’s prospective list for the 2026 election. No further details about specific candidates or constituencies are provided in the available source content.

If Iran war drags on, India may face slowdown and fuel shock: auditor
Business

If Iran war drags on, India may face slowdown and fuel shock: auditor

Auditor Karthikeyan has warned that if the ongoing Iran conflict continues, it could trigger an economic slowdown and widen India’s current account deficit to around 3% of GDP. Speaking to Dinamalar in Coimbatore, he said the impact is already being felt through energy prices and supply disruptions. He noted that the US and Israel have been carrying out joint strikes on Iran for more than 24 days, and that the conflict is affecting a wider set of countries in the Middle East where the US has military bases. Alongside military action, he said, economic pressure is also playing out through disruptions to key trade routes.

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on April 23; results on May 4: Dinamalar
Politics

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on April 23; results on May 4: Dinamalar

Dinamalar reported that the Tamil Nadu Assembly election is scheduled to be held on April 23, with the counting results expected on May 4. The report said the election atmosphere has begun to heat up as the campaign period progresses. Along with its main newspaper, Dinamalar is bringing out a daily eight-page supplement titled “Election Field” focused on election-related updates. The March 27 edition highlighted that the day’s “Election Field” section carries politically charged updates and invited readers to follow the coverage.

Coimbatore set for high-stakes AIADMK vs DMK face-off
Politics

Coimbatore set for high-stakes AIADMK vs DMK face-off

Coimbatore district, which has 10 Assembly constituencies, is drawing heightened political attention ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The contest is being widely viewed as a direct battle of influence between AIADMK candidate and former minister S.P. Velumani and DMK district in-charge Senthil Balaji. In the 2021 Assembly election, the AIADMK alliance won all 10 constituencies in Coimbatore, even as the DMK formed the government in the State. The outcome was seen as a setback for the DMK in a district considered crucial for the next round of elections.

Annamalai seeks full probe into Anna University harassment allegation
Politics

Annamalai seeks full probe into Anna University harassment allegation

Chennai: Former BJP Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai has strongly condemned allegations that a professor at Anna University sexually harassed female students, and called for a comprehensive investigation to establish the truth. In a statement, he said it was shocking that such accusations have surfaced from an educational institution where students’ safety must be assured. He described repeated incidents of this nature within campuses as deeply unfortunate and unacceptable.

No Covid-like lockdown again in India, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Politics

No Covid-like lockdown again in India, says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said India will not see a Covid-era style lockdown again, calling recent claims by some leaders “baseless” and politically motivated. In an interview to an English news channel, she said the country has sufficient petrol and diesel reserves, and urged against creating unnecessary fear. She added that speaking about lockdowns for political reasons was a matter of concern. Sitharaman said the Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel is intended to protect people from rising costs of essential goods.

GK Vasan announces Thamaga candidates for 5 AIADMK alliance seats
Politics

GK Vasan announces Thamaga candidates for 5 AIADMK alliance seats

Chennai: Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president G.K. Vasan on Thursday announced the party’s candidates for five Assembly constituencies it will contest as part of the AIADMK-led alliance. The AIADMK-led NDA alliance includes the BJP, PMK, AMMK, TMC (Moopanar), Puratchi Bharatham, Tamilaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam and the India Jananayaka Katchi. As per the seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP has been allotted 27 seats, PMK 18, AMMK 11 and TMC (Moopanar) five, while the India Jananayaka Katchi has two seats and Tamilaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam and Puratchi Bharatham have one each.

Flying squad seizes jewellery worth Rs 77 crore in Chennai check
Politics

Flying squad seizes jewellery worth Rs 77 crore in Chennai check

Election flying squad teams in Chennai seized gold jewellery and silver articles valued at Rs 77 crore during a vehicle check in Ashok Nagar, officials said. With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election scheduled in a single phase on April 23, the Model Code of Conduct is in force. As part of enforcement, squads are seizing cash and goods worth over Rs 50,000 when carried without valid documents. During checks at the 11th Avenue in Ashok Nagar, officials inspected 21 vehicles transporting jewellery and silver items. Documents were produced for 20 vehicles, but one vehicle did not have any supporting papers for the goods it carried.

Puthiya Tamilagam to contest alone in 60–70 seats: Krishnasamy
Politics

Puthiya Tamilagam to contest alone in 60–70 seats: Krishnasamy

Puthiya Tamilagam will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election on its own, party president Krishnasamy announced in Chennai. He said the party had held talks to be part of the AIADMK alliance, but no agreement was reached. Following this, the party has decided to go solo. According to Krishnasamy, Puthiya Tamilagam is organisationally strong in about 120 constituencies. From these, the party will shortlist 60 to 70 seats where it believes its chances are bright and field candidates there.

Nainar Nagendran shifts from Tirunelveli to Sattur for next poll
Politics

Nainar Nagendran shifts from Tirunelveli to Sattur for next poll

BJP leader Nainar Nagendran, who won the Tirunelveli Assembly seat in the 2021 Tamil Nadu elections, has announced that he will contest from Sattur in the upcoming election. Speaking to reporters in Kanyakumari, Nagendran expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win across constituencies. He said he would be the NDA candidate from Sattur. He also referred to the Centre reducing excise duty amid war-related tensions in Gulf countries, and urged the Tamil Nadu government to reduce its share as well. On AIADMK-BJP seat-sharing, he said allocations were made through mutual understanding and claimed that misinformation campaigns should not be believed.

Anna University professor arrested after student’s sexual harassment complaint
Crime

Anna University professor arrested after student’s sexual harassment complaint

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested after a student filed a sexual harassment complaint with the city police, officials said. According to the complaint submitted at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s office on March 26 evening, the student alleged that the professor harassed her in person and sent obscene messages on her mobile phone. She also claimed she was threatened with consequences if she spoke about it.

Iran writes ‘Thank you, Indian people’ on missiles amid war
Politics

Iran writes ‘Thank you, Indian people’ on missiles amid war

As fighting between the US, Israel and Iran nears a month, Iran has displayed messages of gratitude on its missiles, including a note thanking the people of India. According to the report, the messages also mention people in Germany, Spain and Pakistan. A photo showing the writing was shared by the Iranian Embassy in India on its X account. The report adds that US President Donald Trump has spoken of a temporary 10-day ceasefire, even as information has emerged that the Pentagon has decided to send an additional 10,000 troops to the region.

Sunlight forms ‘Surya Tilak’ on Ram idol during Rama Navami in Ayodhya
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Sunlight forms ‘Surya Tilak’ on Ram idol during Rama Navami in Ayodhya

Rama Navami celebrations began in a festive atmosphere on March 27 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. From 3.30 am during the Brahma Muhurta, devotees queued up for darshan at the Ram temple. During the rituals, sunlight reportedly fell directly on the idol of Sri Ram, appearing like a radiant tilak on the forehead. The sight left devotees visibly moved and filled the temple with excitement. The moment was described as a ‘Surya Tilak’ during the Janma Aarti, with the sun’s rays shining on Ram Lalla’s forehead. Large numbers of devotees witnessed the scene during darshan.

EPS releases AIADMK’s second list for 127 Assembly seats
Politics

EPS releases AIADMK’s second list for 127 Assembly seats

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Thursday released the party’s second-phase list of candidates for 127 Assembly constituencies. The announcement comes days after EPS unveiled the first-phase list, which included 23 candidates. The newly released list covers a wide spread of constituencies across Tamil Nadu, naming candidates for seats including Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur, Madhavaram, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Thoothukudi, among others.

Seeman urges parents to hand over children from age three
Politics

Seeman urges parents to hand over children from age three

Campaigning in Kallakurichi, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman made a controversial appeal, asking parents to hand over their children to him from the age of three so they could be taught under his proposed system. In his speech, he argued that items such as refrigerators, fans, rice, pulses, dhotis and sarees are basic needs that individuals can buy through their own labour, yet governments distribute them as freebies. He said ordinary people cannot build their own schools or hospitals, and accused the state of failing to provide education and healthcare equally and with quality.

AIADMK fields 15 former ministers; Thalavai Sundaram in Kanyakumari
Politics

AIADMK fields 15 former ministers; Thalavai Sundaram in Kanyakumari

Chennai: The AIADMK on Thursday released a candidate list in which 15 former ministers have been given another opportunity to contest. Among the prominent names, N. Thalavai Sundaram has been announced as the party’s candidate for the Kanyakumari constituency. The former ministers and their constituencies are: P.V. Ramana (Tiruvallur), Madhavaram V. Moorthy (Madhavaram), V. Somasundaram (Kanchipuram), P. Balakrishna Reddy (Hosur), S. Ramachandran (Keezhpennathur), Mukkur N. Subramaniyan (Cheyyar), M.S.N. Anandhan (Tiruppur North), C. Damodharan (Kinathukadavu), Pollachi V. Jayaraman (Pollachi), Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan (Udumalaipettai), M.C. Sampath (Cuddalore), C.T. Chellapandian (Thoothukudi), S.P. Shanmuganathan (Srivaikuntam), and Isakki Subbiah (Ambasamudram).

Congress to recontest 18 seats it won in 2021: Selva Perunthagai
Politics

Congress to recontest 18 seats it won in 2021: Selva Perunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Selva Perunthagai on Thursday said the Congress plans to contest again in most of the Assembly constituencies it won in the 2021 election. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said the party has secured 16 of the 18 seats it had won earlier, with Tenkasi and Vriddhachalam being the exceptions. He added that two seats could not be retained due to requests from alliance partners, and the party has accepted the reasons given.

Small parties add comic twists to Tamil Nadu poll run-up
Politics

Small parties add comic twists to Tamil Nadu poll run-up

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, a fresh crop of small and little-known political outfits has surfaced, drawing attention for sudden launches, shifting loyalties and unexpected alliance claims. The article points to former minister Panruti Ramachandran launching a party named “MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam”. It says even the party’s office-bearers were largely unknown until a reported resignation by its general secretary, which made many realise such a post existed.

EC seeks 5-year income details of candidates and their families
Politics

EC seeks 5-year income details of candidates and their families

The Election Commission has directed candidates contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to submit details of their income sources and five years of income-tax return information, including for their spouses and dependents. Polling in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for April 23. Nomination filing will begin on March 30 at 11 am, and the Commission has said candidates will have only four days to file their papers due to intervening holidays.

Centre cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel; retail prices unchanged
Business

Centre cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel; retail prices unchanged

The Union government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel, citing the need to ease the financial burden on oil marketing companies as global crude prices rise amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. According to the report, crude prices climbed in international markets following the February 28 attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and the continuing confrontation over the past four weeks. The increase has added to the cost pressures faced by Indian oil companies.

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