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PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on April 18, address Coimbatore rally
Politics

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on April 18, address Coimbatore rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu on April 18 to take part in an election campaign public meeting in Coimbatore. In remarks shared in Tamil, Modi said he felt “very proud” of BJP workers in the state for highlighting what he described as the DMK’s poor governance and for explaining the National Democratic Alliance’s long-term vision for Tamil Nadu’s development. He has earlier asked Tamil Nadu BJP functionaries to work with booth-level in-charges, meet people door-to-door, and explain the Union government’s schemes, according to the report.

Annamalai slams ‘vehicle politics’, urges voters to back Karaikudi growth
Politics

Annamalai slams ‘vehicle politics’, urges voters to back Karaikudi growth

BJP former Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai on Saturday criticised what he called “vehicle politics”, saying politics is not about sitting on a vehicle and waving to people. Speaking during election campaigning in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, he took aim at a recent roadshow where, he alleged, a leader did not stop to address the public. Annamalai said an MLA should listen to people’s problems and make every effort to resolve them. He accused the Congress of allowing “one family” to dominate Karaikudi, and questioned what the Chidambaram family had delivered for Karaikudi and Sivaganga.

Time for DMK to step down, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Politics

Time for DMK to step down, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister and BJP’s in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Piyush Goyal, on Saturday said the ongoing election is a “change election” and that the state is seeking a new direction. Speaking to reporters at Madurai airport, Goyal alleged that people of Tamil Nadu would not accept Udhayanidhi as Chief Minister. He said Udhayanidhi’s remarks had hurt public sentiments and claimed he did not respect Tamil culture and Tamil women. Goyal said it was time for the DMK government to step down. He also asserted that a “good government” would be formed under AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance and support.

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai
Entertainment

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle (92) passed away on April 12 in Mumbai, according to reports. She had been receiving treatment at Breach Candy Hospital after being admitted due to health complications. Doctors were providing intensive care as she was said to be suffering from lung-related problems and chest pain. However, she did not respond to treatment and died on Sunday. Born in 1933 in Sangli, Maharashtra, Bhosle was the younger sister of late singer Lata Mangeshkar. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, she sang thousands of songs in multiple languages, including Hindi and Tamil.

Stalin says he sees happiness among people as TN polls near
Politics

Stalin says he sees happiness among people as TN polls near

Chennai: With just 10 days remaining for polling in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said he is seeing “happiness among the people” and rising enthusiasm among party workers wherever he travels. In a statement, Stalin linked the public mood to the perceived benefits of the DMK government’s “Dravidian Model” initiatives over the past five years, and to expectations about what he described as a “Dravidian Model 2.0” in the next term.

Seeman says he lacks crores, but has ideology in Madurai campaign
Politics

Seeman says he lacks crores, but has ideology in Madurai campaign

Madurai campaign pitch Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman, campaigning in Madurai, told voters he does not have crores of rupees but has “a higher ideology,” and asked people to trust him, saying he would not betray them. Focus on farmers and daily essentials He argued that farmers are central to everyday life, saying people can live without cars, phones or televisions, but not without food. He urged voters to look for the “farmer” symbol and cast their votes accordingly.

PM Modi urges parties to unite for Women’s Reservation Bill
Politics

PM Modi urges parties to unite for Women’s Reservation Bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to leaders of all political parties urging them to speak in one voice to ensure the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill. He said the upcoming special session of Parliament is an opportunity to further strengthen democracy. In his letter, Modi noted that parties across the spectrum have long expressed the desire to increase women’s representation in politics. He said this is the right time to translate that intent into action and that the opportunity should not be allowed to slip.

Booth slip distribution begins across Tamil Nadu ahead of April 23 poll
Politics

Booth slip distribution begins across Tamil Nadu ahead of April 23 poll

Door-to-door distribution of booth slips—voter information sheets—began across Tamil Nadu on Saturday, as the state heads to a single-phase Assembly election on April 23. With polling day nearing, political parties, leaders, cadres and candidates have intensified campaigning. Alongside this, the Election Commission has stepped up voter awareness activities at the booth level. The Commission has also issued photo voter ID cards to newly enrolled voters. The booth slip being delivered contains key details such as the serial number and part number, printed in larger font for easier identification.

Thirumavalavan says AIADMK’s future uncertain after Assembly polls
Politics

Thirumavalavan says AIADMK’s future uncertain after Assembly polls

VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Saturday said the AIADMK’s future could become uncertain after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering in Kallakurichi. In his speech, Thirumavalavan accused the BJP of repeatedly betraying its allies, claiming it has a political habit of sidelining partners after using them. He said the AIADMK currently being in the second position in the state is “irritating” the BJP.

Vijay promises doorstep welfare delivery at Kanyakumari roadshow
Politics

Vijay promises doorstep welfare delivery at Kanyakumari roadshow

NAGERCOIL: TVK leader Vijay, campaigning in Kanyakumari, said his party would design a system to ensure government welfare schemes reach the doorstep of every family. Addressing a roadshow in support of TVK candidates, he alleged that routine work in government offices often gets delayed due to bribery and called such practices “harassment”. He claimed bribe money does not stop with officials and said the system must be broken. Vijay said a “Tamil Nadu Citizen Privilege Card”, similar to Aadhaar, would be issued to every family with household data to help deliver benefits without corruption. He also promised that within six months of forming a government, a “Tamil Nadu Service Right” scheme would be implemented.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the spotlight for his performance
Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the spotlight for his performance

A Dinamalar sports short video has drawn attention to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, presenting him as a player who is making an impact. The clip, published in the Shorts/Reels section, focuses on his performance and the buzz around it. No additional match details or statistics were provided in the available source text. The video is hosted on Dinamalar’s website under its sports content.

Report flags TVK’s Trichy prospects amid Vijay-focused buzz
Politics

Report flags TVK’s Trichy prospects amid Vijay-focused buzz

A short video published by Dinamalar has sparked discussion about Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its prospects in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy). The clip’s headline suggests that if TVK continues on its current path, it could “lose” Trichy, indicating concerns about the party’s standing in the district. The video is presented in the context of actor-turned-politician Vijay and the public attention around TVK. No additional details, data, or specific incidents were provided in the available source text beyond the headline and basic publication information.

DMK steps up southern push with Sabarisan-led strategy meetings
Politics

DMK steps up southern push with Sabarisan-led strategy meetings

With election rules in force, official intelligence support cannot be used for party work. Still, DMK-leaning officials in the intelligence wing are said to have facilitated a late-March review of constituencies in the southern districts, marking low-probability seats with red dots on a list. Based on those flagged seats, DMK’s election strategy outfit ‘Pen’ reportedly conducted a survey to validate the inputs. Soon after, the party is said to have deployed Sabarisan—considered a troubleshooter who is brought in only when the situation is serious—along with his close associate “London Venkat” and Pen director Manikandan.

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.

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