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₹1 crore seized from panchayat president’s house near Tiruchi

The district election officials have seized ₹1 crore from the house of a panchayat president on Friday night and intimated the Income Tax department about the same

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Lok Sabha polls | DMK and AIADMK are working together in Theni to defeat T.T.V. Dhinakaran: Annamalai

DMK and AIADMK unite to defeat AMMK candidate in Theni, as BJP president urges voters to thwart their plan.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Attur will be a separate district after 2026: Anbumani Ramadoss

Anbumani Ramadoss promises to bifurcate Attur from Salem district and form a separate district in 2026.

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Lok Sabha polls | Voting for AIADMK and DMK is equal to throwing votes in dustbin, alleges G.K. Vasan

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan urges voters to reject DMK and AIADMK in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

DMK has implemented only 10% of its poll promises, says Palaniswami

AIADMK leader criticizes DMK for unfulfilled promises and accuses government of stopping welfare schemes in Tiruvannamalai.

The Hindu

Kallakurichi: demand for sago factory, infrastructure issues need to be addressed

Intense three-way contest in Kallakurichi Parliamentary Constituency as DMK, AIADMK, and PMK vie for victory.

The Hindu

Congress trying to regain lost ground amid intense battle among newcomers

The Congress has entered the electoral fray yet again in the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency hoping to stage a comeback after it lost the seat in 2014.

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R.M. Veerappan | The life and times of the Tamil film producer and veteran Dravidian politician

In an illustrious public career spanning over 50 years, RM Veerappan was pivotal in shaping MGR’s acting career as well his rise in Dravidian politics, and as a successful producer, he is also credited for some landmark films in the careers of Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and their mentor K. Balachander

The Hindu

In Tamil Nadu, BJP is a keyboard warrior, says Dayanidhi Maran

Dayanidhi Maran shared his views on a variety of subjects including whether the BJP was growing in Tamil Nadu as has been claimed, the quality of discussions in the Parliament and whether AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami’s campaign resonated with the general public

The Hindu

Lack of jobs and investment plagues this economically backward district

Villupuram Lok Sabha constituency sees fierce rivalry between VCK, PMK, and AIADMK, with economic development and political strategies at play.

The Hindu

Vellore: A fort town that battles civic inadequacies

Vellore airport construction, water scarcity, Lok Sabha elections, and candidates' promises for development in Vellore constituency.

The Hindu

‘People have realised Modi is most dishonest PM’: Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge Dr Ajoy Kumar

“Credibility of the BJP is zero, and the AIADMK is in shambles,” said Tamil Nadu Congress incharge Dr Ajoy Kumar, claiming that the INDIA bloc will win all 39 seats in the southern state.

Newslaundry

Why a Sri Lankan island is sparking an Indian election controversy

PM Modi claims former Congress government sneakily gifted Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. But the truth is complex.

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DMK, AIADMK regimes not keen on fulfilling demands of government employees: Annamalai

Chennai BJP president accuses AIADMK and DMK of neglecting government employees' demands, calls for immediate action.

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In this valley, old friends cross swords

Set against a scenic backdrop of lush mountains of the Western Ghats, the agrarian constituency of Theni, with its paddy fields and grape farms, stands as the last bastion of the AIADMK. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Theni was the only seat that AIADMK won. As the electoral battle…

The Hindu

Intense battle unfolds in Perambalur as scion seeks to expand father’s political footprint

Perambalur Lok Sabha election heats up with a triangular contest, promises of railway line and economic development.

The Hindu

AIADMK wants to work for the people and amplify their sentiments in the Parliament, says Palaniswami

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes DMK, vows to amplify people's sentiments in Parliament, not join Central government.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Palaniswami says government employees and teachers should teach DMK a lesson

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami warns government employees and teachers to hold DMK accountable for unfulfilled promises in elections.

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Irrespective of who is contesting in polls in Tamil Nadu, biryani always wins

Decadent biryani from M. Abbu Bhai's kitchen entices voters and political parties during election season in Chennai.

The Hindu

Demands of government employees, teachers will be fulfilled once there is a regime change at the Centre: Stalin

MK Stalin assures government employees and teachers demands will be met once INDIA bloc forms government, criticizes AIADMK's actions.

The Hindu

BJP using dynasty politics and Katchatheevu to divert attention: M.K. Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin criticizes BJP for using diversion tactics, promises to expose corruption if voted to power.

The Hindu

Coalitions including DMK, AIADMK have dominated T.N. vote share in Lok Sabha polls since 1977

Coalitions that included Tamil Nadu’s two major and opposing Dravidian forces — the DMK and the AIADMK — have claimed most of the State’s vote share in the 12 Lok Sabha elections held since 1977.

The Hindu

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami challenged DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to list the alleged shortcomings of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)’s rule for an open debate

The Hindu

Vikravandi DMK MLA Pugazhenthi dies after brief illness, T.N. CM expresses condolences

DMK MLA N. Pugazhenthi from Villupuram dies at 71 after brief illness, survived by wife, son, and three daughters.

The Hindu

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on April 5 said there is no consensus among INDIA bloc parties even in contesting the Lok Sabha polls together as they have alliance in one State whereas they oppose each other in other States.

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