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  'DMK's countdown has begun, Tamil Nadu ready for change': PM Modi's mega poll push in Madhuranthakam

  January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  PM Modi said the large turnout at the rally had sent a strong message across the country, asserting that Tamil Nadu was ready for change and wanted to free itself from what he described as the DMK’s misgovernance.

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: DMK is CMC govt - corruption, mafia, crime, says PM Modi | As it happened

  January 23, 2026 17:15 IST

  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Ahead of his visit, PM Modi said the NDA is committed to the welfare of the people, while asserting that Tamil Nadu is ready to bid a farewell to CM MK Stalin-led DMK.

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  PM targets DMK as poll battle kicks off, says Tamil Nadu ready to oust 'corrupt' Stalin-led govt

  January 23, 2026 14:12 IST

  The political temperature in Tamil Nadu soared as PM Narendra Modi accused the DMK of corruption and declared that the state was ready for change. CM MK Stalin strongly countered him, listing alleged NDA failures.

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  Chunav Flashback: When did BJP win its 1st Assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, who was winning candidate?

  January 23, 2026 9:10 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Born in 1951, Velayutham climbed from grassroots activism to claim BJP's landmark status as Tamil Nadu's first MLA at age 45. A committed social worker, he championed regional growth in Padmanabhapuram but fell short in re-election attempts in 2001 and 2006.

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  PM Modi's Tamil Nadu rally ignites NDA's aggressive push for polls amid coalition buzz, diversions

  January 23, 2026 9:08 IST

  PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: BJP has effectively brought Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) chief TTV Dhinakaran-a prominent AIADMK dissenter-into the NDA fold, bolstering the alliance's foothold in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu traffic alert: Major diversions on Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway for PM Modi's rally

  January 23, 2026 7:25 IST

  PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: Chengalpattu Police have imposed broad traffic curbs on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway (GST Road) and adjacent roads ahead of PM Modi's rally. From 7 am to 7 pm, heavy vehicles are fully prohibited on the Chennai-Tindivanam stretch today.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: Who's in and who could join NDA ahead of polls

  January 23, 2026 8:29 IST

  Ahead of the Prime Minister’s high-profile visit, Union Minister and Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal has already arrived in Chennai. Goyal has been holding multiple meetings with alliance partners to ensure the success of PM Modi’s event.

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  Vijay's TVK allotted 'whistle' symbol, Kamal Haasan's MNM given 'battery torch' for Tamil Nadu polls

  January 22, 2026 15:31 IST

  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: The Election Commission of India said symbols will be available for "allotment as free symbols to other candidates in the constituencies where the aforesaid party does not actually set up its candidates".

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  R Vaithlingam defects from AIADMK to DMK: Major boost for MK Stalin's ruling alliance

  January 21, 2026 12:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Vaithilingam represented Orathanad constituency and stood firmly with OPS during internal party rifts. Expelled from AIADMK in 2022 alongside Panneerselvam and others amid leadership turmoil, he had been speculated to switch camps for months.

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  Social media weight loss tip turns fatal as college girl dies after consuming 'borax' in Tamil Nadu

  January 21, 2026 12:13 IST

  A Madurai college student died after consuming venkaaram for weight loss following a YouTube video's advice. She developed severe health complications and was declared dead en route to hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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  TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA: Can AMMK tilt the Mukkulathor vote and reshape Tamil Nadu's 2026 battle?

  January 21, 2026 14:22 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Dhinakaran, heir to the powerful Thevar legacy, wields significant influence over Mukkulathor groups (Thevars, Maravars, Agamudayars) across southern strongholds like Theni, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram- crucial battlegrounds for breaking DMK's dominance.

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  Madras HC quashes case against Amit Malviya, calls Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatan remarks hate speech

  January 21, 2026 10:41 IST

  The Madras High Court has struck down the FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, ruling that his post on Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatan Dharma remarks was not a crime. The court strongly observed that the minister's statements themselves amounted to hate speech.

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  Video: Toddler among 3 family members killed in tragic bus-scooter collision in Tamil Nadu's Karur

  January 21, 2026 8:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu road accident: Three family members perished in the crash, including a heartbreaking one-year-old toddler whose life was cut tragically short. The other two victims, believed to be the child's parents or caregivers, succumbed at the accident site despite desperate attempts by rescuers.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of assembly: 'National anthem was not given due respect'

  January 20, 2026 11:01 IST

  The Governor demanded that the national anthem be played after the Tamil Anthem and when Speaker Appavu refused, the Governor walked without reading the opening address.This is the third time that he staged a walk out after having skipped the customary address for the past two years.

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  Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, probe underway

  January 20, 2026 6:37 IST

  Kallakurichi District Collector Prashant also arrived at the scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, and a forensic team is examining the site where the cylinder exploded.

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  Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Trouble in Congress-DMK alliance? TS Singh Deo says INDIA bloc is united

  January 19, 2026 23:36 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Singh Deo, Congress' chairperson of the screening committee for Tamil Nadu, said people may have an opinion but asserted that the INDIA bloc will hold strong in the state.

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  PM Modi to kickstart NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign on Jan 23 as alliance talks gain momentum

  January 19, 2026 13:41 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the NDA's Tamil Nadu election campaign on January 23 through a massive rally in Maduranthakam. With alliance negotiations intensifying, the NDA is preparing for a fierce battle against the ruling DMK-Congress coalition.

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  PM Modi to launch NDA's poll campaign on January 23: Tamil Nadu BJP chief

  January 18, 2026 15:28 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: When asked about the possible inclusion of O Panneerselvam (OPS), TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK and the DMDK in the NDA, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendra hinted that the suspense will end on January 23.

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  Tamil Nadu gears up for 2026 polls: AIADMK unveils welfare promises, TVK sets campaign machinery

  January 17, 2026 14:20 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay unveiled an Election Campaign Committee to drive operations across Tamil Nadu's 234 constituencies, managing statewide to grassroots campaigns, meetings, and strategies. He urged party workers to unite and strengthen the organisation.

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  DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's remark on girls in north India triggers controversy

  January 13, 2026 16:35 IST

  Maran also praised Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling him the “best Chief Minister in India,” and described Tamil Nadu as the best-performing state in the country.

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  Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay grilled by CBI for over six hours, to be called again

  January 12, 2026 23:49 IST

  Karur stampede case: TVK chief and actor Vijay has left the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office on Monday after undergoing prolonged questioning.

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  Karur stampede: CBI seizes TVK president Vijay's campaign vehicle, driver appears before officials

  January 10, 2026 13:44 IST

  The CBI has intensified its probe into the Karur stampede by seizing actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. Vijay has been summoned to appear before the agency on January 12 as investigators seek accountability for the deadly rally that killed 41 people.

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: BJP-AIADMK hold key meet to finalise seat-sharing pact

  January 09, 2026 17:46 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: According to sources, the BJP has shown intentions of contesting on more than 50 seats. However, the AIADMK is unwilling to accept the BJP's demand, as it wants to contest on at least 170 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu Election: PMK of Anbumani Ramadoss joins hands with AIADMK, BJP to challenge DMK

  January 07, 2026 11:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election: While addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss, Palaniswami asserted that they are already in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and expressed the possibility of including more parties in their bloc.

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  Madras HC upholds order allowing lamp lighting near dargah on Thiruparakundram hills

  January 06, 2026 14:22 IST

  Thirupparankundram lamp lighting row: The Court clarified that the lamp may be lit and the number of persons permitted can be fixed, subject to consultation with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

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  Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections

  January 04, 2026 19:21 IST

  Amit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.

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  AIADMK mocks Congress, calls party a 'tail-wagging puppy' of DMK | WATCH

  December 30, 2025 19:02 IST

  The video shared by AIADMK IT Wing on its official Twitter page is seen as a playful but pointed jab at the ongoing seat-sharing negotiations between DMK and Congress ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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  Congress split over DMK tie-up as demand for power share grows ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

  December 29, 2025 20:09 IST

  The Congress is divided on whether it should continue with the DMK or explore a fresh alliance with Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu. While the state unit believes TVK offers better electoral prospects and power sharing, the central leadership prefers to stay with traditional allies.