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Palaniswami says DMK ‘shaken’ as Raja’s next audio may surface soon
Politics

Palaniswami says DMK ‘shaken’ as Raja’s next audio may surface soon

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday alleged that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is unable to take action against DMK MP Raja and is “shaken” over the possibility of more audio clips emerging. Speaking at a campaign meeting in Perambalur, Palaniswami said Stalin has been making remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while recalling that Stalin’s father, late DMK leader M. Karunanidhi, had spoken positively about Modi. He argued that Stalin, who often says he follows his father’s path, should be consistent with those views.

EPS breaks AIADMK stronghold in Manamadurai, says report
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EPS breaks AIADMK stronghold in Manamadurai, says report

A short video published by Dinamalar carries the claim that Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) “broke” an AIADMK stronghold in Manamadurai. The item is presented in a brief, headline-style format and does not include additional context such as the event, timeline, or the political developments behind the claim. No supporting details, quotes, or data are provided in the available source content. Further information from the full report or official statements would be required to understand what the claim refers to and the circumstances in which it was made.

VCK’s Thirumavalavan urges voters to back allies in Puducherry
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VCK’s Thirumavalavan urges voters to back allies in Puducherry

VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Saturday morning appealed to voters in Puducherry not to vote for his party’s candidates in three constituencies, with the election just three days away. He said the move followed an “understanding within the alliance,” and added that except in Ozhukarai, VCK candidates in other seats would campaign to mobilise votes for alliance partners. The statement marks another shift in VCK’s stand in Puducherry. After the party was offered only one seat in the DMK–Congress alliance, Thirumavalavan had exited the alliance on March 24 and announced candidates for four constituencies. He has now said an agreement has been reached again.

Minister Anbarasan’s remarks on young women spark controversy in Sriperumbudur
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Minister Anbarasan’s remarks on young women spark controversy in Sriperumbudur

Minister T.M. Anbarasan’s remarks about young women and voting preferences have triggered controversy after a speech at a DMK-led alliance meeting in the Sriperumbudur constituency. Speaking at a gathering of party and alliance functionaries in Kundrathur’s Poonthandalam panchayat, Anbarasan said young women were showing “desire for an actor,” adding that he could not name the actor openly and warning that votes could shift. He said the party had appointed 10 women at the booth level and instructed them to visit households in the morning and evening, meet women voters specifically, and highlight achievements for women under the DMK government while seeking votes.

Flying squad, IT officials raid premises linked to Jafar Sadiq in Chennai
Crime

Flying squad, IT officials raid premises linked to Jafar Sadiq in Chennai

Election flying squad teams, along with Income Tax (IT) officials, conducted searches on premises linked to film producer and former DMK executive Jafar Sadiq in Chennai on April 6. Sadiq was earlier arrested in a narcotics trafficking case, with allegations of smuggling drugs worth over Rs 2,000 crore from multiple countries including Australia. He was lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail and is currently out on bail. Sources said the searches were carried out at five locations in Chennai, including the JSM hostel. The operation was also aimed at checking whether cash had been hoarded for distribution to voters, the sources added.

Sathankulam custodial death case: Sentencing for 9 policemen today
Crime

Sathankulam custodial death case: Sentencing for 9 policemen today

A Madurai district court is set to pronounce the sentence on Monday, April 6, for nine police personnel convicted in the Sathankulam custodial death case. The case relates to the deaths of traders Jayaraj and his son Bennix from Sathankulam in Thoothukudi district. They were taken for inquiry during the COVID-19 lockdown after police alleged their shop was kept open beyond permitted hours. According to the case records, the two were assaulted in custody and later died despite treatment. The matter was registered as a murder case, and Inspector Sridhar is among the nine found guilty.

DMK’s Vinoth Gandhi steps aside as Minister R Gandhi eyes Ranipet again
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DMK’s Vinoth Gandhi steps aside as Minister R Gandhi eyes Ranipet again

Ranipet candidature likely to change In a fresh twist in the DMK’s Ranipet seat selection for the 2026 Assembly election, Vinoth Gandhi—who was earlier named as the party’s candidate—has said he will not contest and that his father, Handlooms Minister R Gandhi, will seek the seat again. According to reports, Minister R Gandhi was among those who were initially denied an opportunity to contest this election. The DMK leadership subsequently offered the Ranipet ticket to his son Vinoth Gandhi, amid talk that the minister was unhappy with the decision.

Rahul Gandhi promises local body polls in Puducherry within 6 months
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Rahul Gandhi promises local body polls in Puducherry within 6 months

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday promised that local body elections would be conducted in Puducherry within six months if the Congress comes to power after the Assembly polls. Campaigning in support of Congress and DMK candidates, Rahul said he regretted not visiting Puducherry more often and alleged that the Union Territory was being run through “remote control” from Delhi. He accused the BJP of pushing its ideology instead of reflecting the wishes of Puducherry’s people, and said the administration was being driven through the Lieutenant Governor.

Nomination rush on last day as EPS, Nainar and others file papers
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Nomination rush on last day as EPS, Nainar and others file papers

Nomination filing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election gathered pace on Monday, the final day for submitting papers, with senior leaders from major parties turning up at returning officers’ offices. The election is scheduled to be held on April 23. The contest is described as a four-cornered fight involving the DMK, AIADMK, TVK and Naam Tamilar, while some parties left out of alliances are also fielding candidates independently or as smaller fronts. Filing began on March 30.

MNM won’t refund candidate fees after opting out of polls: report
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MNM won’t refund candidate fees after opting out of polls: report

Chennai: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) will not refund the fee collected from party members who applied to contest the election, according to a report. The party is said to have informed aspirants that the amount has already been moved to its party development fund. Ahead of the election, MNM had invited applications from members interested in contesting. Applicants were asked to pay Rs 50,000 each as a fee, and more than 60 people across Tamil Nadu submitted applications along with the payment.

Stalin challenges BJP leaders campaigning in Tamil Nadu to answer key questions
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Stalin challenges BJP leaders campaigning in Tamil Nadu to answer key questions

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has challenged BJP chief ministers and Union ministers who are set to visit the state for campaigning in support of BJP and its alliance candidates. In a social media post, Stalin asked whether the visiting leaders would answer a series of questions “openly” while standing on Tamil soil. He questioned if they would campaign by declaring that they would implement the three-language policy.

EPS says DMDK has only a ‘half-percent’ vote bank, cites alliance shift
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EPS says DMDK has only a ‘half-percent’ vote bank, cites alliance shift

Salem: EPS after filing nomination AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) filed his nomination from the Edappadi Assembly constituency, seeking to contest for an eighth time. After the filing, he spoke to reporters in Salem and projected a strong mandate for his party. Remarks on DMDK and Rajya Sabha seat Responding to questions about his campaign comments, EPS reiterated that DMDK has only a “half-percent” vote bank, saying he was only referring to what had been reported in the media. On DMDK leader Premalatha’s allegation that the party was “cheated” by not being given an MP/Rajya Sabha seat, EPS said he had already clarified that a seat would be offered in 2026, but the party later changed its alliance.

Congress settled for 28 seats in DMK alliance, says Praveen Chakravarthy
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Congress settled for 28 seats in DMK alliance, says Praveen Chakravarthy

Congress functionary and Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Praveen Chakravarthy on Sunday spoke openly about the party’s alliance talks with the DMK and the TVK ahead of the Assembly election. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, he said Rahul Gandhi had first travelled to Puducherry and Kerala as polling there is scheduled for April 9, and would visit Tamil Nadu thereafter. Chakravarthy acknowledged discontent among party workers over the candidate list, but said the core issue was not about who got tickets. He argued that Congress has been limited to around 28–30 seats for nearly two decades, and said the party must secure greater “respect” and more seats to address the recurring dissatisfaction.

Sengottaiyan’s ‘whistling cures cold’ remark goes viral
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Sengottaiyan’s ‘whistling cures cold’ remark goes viral

A video featuring former minister Sengottaiyan has gone viral on social media after he claimed that whistling can help children get relief from colds. According to the clip, Sengottaiyan made the remarks while campaigning in Namakkal district in support of TAVEK candidates. In his speech, he highlighted the “whistle” symbol and spoke about its significance. In the video, he is heard saying that if small children catch a cold, whistling would be enough for the cold to stop, linking it to breathing exercises. He also claimed that whistling by elderly people would help the heart start working better.

Piyush Goyal says DMK’s ‘family politics’ will be ended in Tamil Nadu
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Piyush Goyal says DMK’s ‘family politics’ will be ended in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said DMK’s “family politics” would be brought to an end in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters after hoisting the BJP flag at Kamalalayam in Chennai to mark the party’s foundation day, Goyal alleged that DMK was synonymous with dynastic politics and that party workers did not get opportunities. He further claimed that the DMK government functioned as a “family rule” and was marked by corruption.

Seeman asks why IT, ED raids never happened at his home
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Seeman asks why IT, ED raids never happened at his home

Remarks to reporters in Puducherry Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman, speaking to reporters in Puducherry, questioned why the Income Tax Department and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have not conducted searches at his residence. Criticism of Centre–state finances He argued that the Union government’s finances depend on funds contributed by states, and challenged what issues have been resolved when the same alliance is in power at both the Centre and the state.

Vijay files revised Perambur affidavit for third time after omissions
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Vijay files revised Perambur affidavit for third time after omissions

Chennai: TVK leader and actor Vijay has submitted a fresh affidavit for the Perambur Assembly constituency, marking the third correction to his nomination-related documents, according to reports. Vijay is contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly election from two constituencies—Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East—and had already filed nominations for both. However, the information provided in the two sets of papers was found to be inconsistent. In the Perambur filing, it was stated that no criminal cases were pending against him, while the Tiruchirappalli East papers mentioned two pending cases. His age was also reportedly recorded differently in the two nominations, prompting legal observers to warn that the nomination could face rejection if not rectified.

Last-minute candidate switches leave party cadres on edge in TN polls
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Last-minute candidate switches leave party cadres on edge in TN polls

Unusual last-minute shifts in candidate line-ups have become a talking point in the ongoing election season, with party workers reporting uncertainty as names change close to nomination deadlines. In Ranipet, the DMK had announced Vinoth, son of Minister Gandhi, as its candidate—after the minister himself was not given the seat. On Sunday, Vinoth said he would give up the ticket in favour of his father, citing the latter’s wish to contest. The move, coming on the last day for filing nominations, has reportedly added to confusion within the party.

DMK will be defeated by its own cadre in Coimbatore: Annamalai
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DMK will be defeated by its own cadre in Coimbatore: Annamalai

Coimbatore remarks Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai told reporters in Coimbatore that the DMK would be defeated in the district by its own party cadre across constituencies. He said he would meet the media daily until polling concludes, and urged voters to “think and vote” based on facts. NDA prospects and criticism of DMK campaign Annamalai alleged that Chief Minister M K Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin and Kanimozhi were making public statements without proper data. He said the AIADMK-led NDA alliance was confident of winning more than 210 seats and forming the government.

Amit Shah alleges Rs 15,000-crore fraud under DMK-Congress in Puducherry
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Amit Shah alleges Rs 15,000-crore fraud under DMK-Congress in Puducherry

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that a Rs 15,000-crore fraud took place during the DMK-Congress alliance government in Puducherry. Addressing an election campaign meeting at Manadipattu, he said the amount mentioned in the CAG report could have funded Puducherry’s development budget for three years. Shah appealed to voters to “restore” the NDA government in Puducherry, noting that polling is due in three days. He accused the previous Congress government led by V Narayanasamy of pushing the Union Territory into backwardness, and said the last five years were spent correcting that.

Congress says Women’s Reservation Act used to divert attention
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Congress says Women’s Reservation Act used to divert attention

New Delhi: The Congress has alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government is pushing the Women’s Reservation Act primarily to divert public attention from major national issues. Parliament passed a law in September 2023 to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, the government had said the measure would be implemented only after the population census and constituency delimitation are completed. With the census expected to be completed only in 2027, questions have been raised over whether the reservation can be in place before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. In this backdrop, the Centre has decided to move ahead using the 2011 census as the basis and is preparing amendments to the law.

Dharmendra Pradhan urges ‘Mahakal Time’ to replace GMT globally
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Dharmendra Pradhan urges ‘Mahakal Time’ to replace GMT globally

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged that the world move away from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and adopt a new time standard centred on Ujjain, which he referred to as “Mahakal Time”. He made the remarks at a three-day international seminar in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, themed around “Mahakal”, described as the lord of time. Speaking at the event, Pradhan said Ujjain is a place where spirituality and science converge, and argued that timekeeping there historically evolved as a scientific practice rather than merely a religious ritual. He cited ancient Indian works such as the Surya Siddhanta as examples of traditional scholarship on time and astronomy.

TN BJP reinstates removed office-bearers; ex-spokesperson disputes apology claim
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TN BJP reinstates removed office-bearers; ex-spokesperson disputes apology claim

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu BJP has reinstated several party functionaries who were earlier removed for alleged anti-party activities, as the Assembly election campaign gets underway. Among them is A.N. Prasad, who previously served as the party’s spokesperson. He was removed last month after he publicly urged that the TVK should join the BJP-led alliance, even as state BJP president Nainar Nagendran maintained that no alliance talks were held with TVK.

Vengaivayal poll boycott will bring down DMK: Anbumani
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Vengaivayal poll boycott will bring down DMK: Anbumani

Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has said the decision by residents of Vengaivayal village in Pudukkottai district to boycott the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election will “bring down” the DMK. In a statement, he said Dalit residents of the village have announced the boycott to protest the lack of justice in the case in which human waste was allegedly mixed in a drinking water tank. He also accused the DMK government of portraying the affected people as offenders.

TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna alleges DMK blocks Thirumavalavan’s state role
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TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna alleges DMK blocks Thirumavalavan’s state role

Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) election campaign management general secretary Aadhav Arjuna has alleged that the DMK is working to keep Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan from moving into state-level politics. In an interview, Aadhav Arjuna said the DMK is creating “loyalists” and “dependents” within its alliance parties, using influence and financial strength to deepen its hold. He also claimed Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sidelined Kanimozhi to secure a future leadership path for his son Udhayanidhi.

Final push in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry as campaign ends tomorrow
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Final push in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry as campaign ends tomorrow

Campaigning for the Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry will end tomorrow, with political parties stepping up last-minute voter outreach ahead of the April 9 polling. The Election Commission had announced the schedule for five Assemblies on March 15. Tamil Nadu’s 234 constituencies will vote in a single phase on April 23, while West Bengal’s 294 seats will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

TVK chief Velmurugan: Will withdraw candidate if Soumya seeks support
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TVK chief Velmurugan: Will withdraw candidate if Soumya seeks support

TVK chief Velmurugan on Saturday said his alliance would withdraw its candidate from the Dharmapuri constituency if Soumya, wife of PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, seeks their support. Speaking to reporters after a meeting in Salem to introduce 40 alliance candidates, Velmurugan said he had exited the DMK-led alliance because he was “forced” to field a candidate against Soumya in Dharmapuri. He noted that Soumya, through the Pasumai Thaayagam organisation, has been involved in environmental assistance and awareness initiatives. “If her side asks for support, we will withdraw our candidate from the constituency she is contesting,” he said.

BJP Tamil Nadu unit faces confusion over sudden appointment of 22 state secretaries
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BJP Tamil Nadu unit faces confusion over sudden appointment of 22 state secretaries

The BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit is witnessing internal unease after the party announced a fresh set of state-level office-bearers during the Assembly election period. District and mandal-level functionaries and workers have expressed dissatisfaction, saying the move has added to confusion when campaign work is already under way. State and district office-bearers were announced only a few months ago after a prolonged delay, and party activities had begun to stabilise, according to party sources. With the Assembly election announcement, the unit has also been dealing with extended negotiations over seat-sharing, which eventually resulted in 27 constituencies for the BJP, with the number said to have gone up to 35 after the lotus symbol was allotted to some other parties.

Rising fuel prices push up costs in the US amid Iran war fallout
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Rising fuel prices push up costs in the US amid Iran war fallout

Washington: The surge in fuel prices triggered by the ongoing Iran war is beginning to ripple through the United States, with higher transport costs feeding into broader price pressures. The report said the US and Israel have been waging war against Iran since February 28, and the conflict has continued for over a month. Disruptions to crude oil supply have led to shortages and a rise in global prices. As a result, petrol and diesel prices in the US have increased noticeably. The impact is spreading beyond transport to sectors such as agriculture and construction, and is now affecting other industries as well.

US rescues F-15 pilot inside Iran within 48 hours, says military
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US rescues F-15 pilot inside Iran within 48 hours, says military

Dubai: The United States military has said it rescued a pilot from an F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down by Iran, carrying out a high-risk search-and-rescue mission inside Iranian territory within 48 hours. According to the report, the aircraft was flying over southern Iran on April 3 to strike military positions and missile sites when Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps brought it down. Two crew members ejected; one was recovered within hours, while the other was left stranded alone in mountainous terrain, injured and hiding from Iranian forces and local tribes.

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