<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Chennai News: Latest Chennai News Headlines &amp; Coronavirus News Updates from Chennai - Times of India</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai</link><description>Chennai News Live- TOI brings the latest Chennai news about Chennai politics, Chennai education news, Chennai real estate news, Chennai crime and Live Updates on local Chennai news from Times of India</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-04T21:02:56+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/2950623.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Mon, 04 May 2026 21:02:56 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Chennai News: Latest Chennai News Headlines &amp; Coronavirus News Updates from Chennai - Times of India</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu election results: Stalin says he worked hard as CM beyond his strength]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-stalin-says-he-worked-had-as-cm-beyond-his-strength/articleshow/130805077.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130805077.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[While thanking the voters for voting for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), Stalin congratulated the winners.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-stalin-says-he-worked-had-as-cm-beyond-his-strength/articleshow/130805077.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-stalin-says-he-worked-had-as-cm-beyond-his-strength/articleshow/130805077.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T20:46:25+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Yazhiniyan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130805057,imgsize-53086.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu poll results 2026: This mandate reflects the rising voice of youth which can’t be ignored, Rahul Gandhi says]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-poll-results-2026-this-mandate-reflects-the-rising-voice-of-youth-which-cant-be-ignored-rahul-gandhi-says/articleshow/130804409.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130804409.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Rahul spoke to Vijay over the phone and congratulated Vijay for "TVK’s spectacular result."]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-poll-results-2026-this-mandate-reflects-the-rising-voice-of-youth-which-cant-be-ignored-rahul-gandhi-says/articleshow/130804409.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-poll-results-2026-this-mandate-reflects-the-rising-voice-of-youth-which-cant-be-ignored-rahul-gandhi-says/articleshow/130804409.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T20:17:55+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Yazhiniyan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130804398,imgsize-482631.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu election results: This is how Udhayanidhi Stalin extended his wishes to ‘new govt to be formed’]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-this-is-how-udhayanidhi-stalin-extended-his-wishes-to-new-govt-to-be-formed/articleshow/130804151.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130804151.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Udhayanidhi received his certificate of victory from the election officials in Queen Mary's College in Chennai. Speaking to reporters after receiving the campaign, he thanked the people of his constituency for voting for him.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-this-is-how-udhayanidhi-stalin-extended-his-wishes-to-new-govt-to-be-formed/articleshow/130804151.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-this-is-how-udhayanidhi-stalin-extended-his-wishes-to-new-govt-to-be-formed/articleshow/130804151.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T20:07:40+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Yazhiniyan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130804131,imgsize-696774.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu poll results: Security beefed up at TVK leader Vijay’s residence]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-poll-results-security-beefed-up-at-tvk-leader-vijays-residence/articleshow/130804003.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130804003.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Entry of the public and party workers into Kapaleeshwarar Nagar, where the residence is located, was restricted.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-poll-results-security-beefed-up-at-tvk-leader-vijays-residence/articleshow/130804003.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-poll-results-security-beefed-up-at-tvk-leader-vijays-residence/articleshow/130804003.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T20:01:01+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">A Selvaraj</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130803978,imgsize-1588182.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democracy from a pot: 1,000-Year-Old Uthiramerur elections show unique election methods; Call for reflection on today's democratic inclusivity]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/democracy-from-a-pot-1000-year-old-uthiramerur-elections-show-unique-election-methods-call-for-reflection-on-todays-democratic-inclusivity/articleshow/130803792.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130803792.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[In the 10th century, Tamil Nadu was home to an innovative system of village democracy that was quite ahead of its time. The Uthiramerur inscriptions from 920 CE illustrate a process where 30 ward representatives were elected, with specific qualifications like age, property ownership, and educational background.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/democracy-from-a-pot-1000-year-old-uthiramerur-elections-show-unique-election-methods-call-for-reflection-on-todays-democratic-inclusivity/articleshow/130803792.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/democracy-from-a-pot-1000-year-old-uthiramerur-elections-show-unique-election-methods-call-for-reflection-on-todays-democratic-inclusivity/articleshow/130803792.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T19:57:47+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Asha Prakash</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130803921,imgsize-253540.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond winning: Chennai’s chess enthusiasts prioritize fun over competition; Monthly park sessions foster friendships and leisure]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/beyond-winning-chennais-chess-enthusiasts-prioritize-fun-over-competition-monthly-park-sessions-foster-friendships-and-leisure/articleshow/130802978.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130802978.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Chess enthusiasts are finding joy beyond competition through initiatives like 'Chess and the City' and 'Chess Chai Connect' in Chennai. These gatherings offer a relaxed environment for people of all ages to play, connect, and enjoy the game, fostering a real-life community.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/beyond-winning-chennais-chess-enthusiasts-prioritize-fun-over-competition-monthly-park-sessions-foster-friendships-and-leisure/articleshow/130802978.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/beyond-winning-chennais-chess-enthusiasts-prioritize-fun-over-competition-monthly-park-sessions-foster-friendships-and-leisure/articleshow/130802978.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T19:51:42+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Asha Prakash</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130803687,imgsize-611936.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu election results: It was not just Vijay wave that led to Stalin’s defeat in Kolathur]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-it-was-not-just-vijay-wave-that-led-to-stalins-defeat-in-kolathur/articleshow/130801444.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130801444.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Stalin made this constituency his own after shifting from Thousand Lights constituency in 2011 by celebrating festivals like Pongal with his electorate. He was also seen frequenting Kolathur regularly. But why did Stalin lose Kolathur which was seen as a cakewalk for him?]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-it-was-not-just-vijay-wave-that-led-to-stalins-defeat-in-kolathur/articleshow/130801444.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-it-was-not-just-vijay-wave-that-led-to-stalins-defeat-in-kolathur/articleshow/130801444.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T18:47:44+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">A Ragu Raman</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130801389,imgsize-2188970.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu election results: EPS wins in Edappadi; here are the factors that favoured AIADMK leader]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-eps-wins-in-edappadi-here-are-the-factors-that-favoured-aiadmk-leader/articleshow/130796408.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130796408.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[It is for the sixth time that EPS is winning in Edappadi since 1981. He lost in the constituency in 1996 and 2006.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-eps-wins-in-edappadi-here-are-the-factors-that-favoured-aiadmk-leader/articleshow/130796408.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-eps-wins-in-edappadi-here-are-the-factors-that-favoured-aiadmk-leader/articleshow/130796408.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T17:48:49+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Senthil Kumaran</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130796296,imgsize-1372793.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vijay-Rahul combination would have swept Tamil Nadu had Congress aligned with TVK: Praveen Chakravarty]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/vijay-rahul-combination-would-have-swept-tamil-nadu-had-congress-aligned-with-tvk-praveen-chakravarty/articleshow/130793880.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130793880.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Praveen said if both Congress and TVK had joined hands, they would have formed the govt with ease.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/vijay-rahul-combination-would-have-swept-tamil-nadu-had-congress-aligned-with-tvk-praveen-chakravarty/articleshow/130793880.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/vijay-rahul-combination-would-have-swept-tamil-nadu-had-congress-aligned-with-tvk-praveen-chakravarty/articleshow/130793880.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T17:25:29+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Yazhiniyan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130794015,imgsize-684538.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TVK chief Vijay gave ticket to his driver’s son, now he’s on verge of winning in Virugambakkam]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-chief-vijay-gave-ticket-to-his-personal-drivers-son-now-hes-on-verge-of-winning-in-virugambakkam/articleshow/130789181.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130789181.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[In a surprising debut, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Sabarinathan R, son of the party chief's driver, is leading in Virugambakkam. This human-interest story highlights TVK's strong performance in its first assembly election, with the party showing significant leads across Tamil Nadu, challenging established political forces.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-chief-vijay-gave-ticket-to-his-personal-drivers-son-now-hes-on-verge-of-winning-in-virugambakkam/articleshow/130789181.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-chief-vijay-gave-ticket-to-his-personal-drivers-son-now-hes-on-verge-of-winning-in-virugambakkam/articleshow/130789181.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T16:43:54+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Hadi Khan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130789437,imgsize-39276.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMK’s V Senthil Balaji clinches narrow victory in Coimbatore South]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TVK provided a formidable challenge, with its candidate V Senthilkumar nearly pulling off an upset by securing a massive 57,176 votes.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/dmks-v-senthil-balaji-clinches-narrow-victory-in-coimbatore-south/articleshow/130789483.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/dmks-v-senthil-balaji-clinches-narrow-victory-in-coimbatore-south/articleshow/130789483.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T16:39:38+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tysion Prabhu</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130789271,imgsize-624165.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu assembly election results 2026: Winners list from TVK]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-results-2026-winners-list-from-tvk/articleshow/130787287.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130787287.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Early trends from Tamil Nadu Assembly seat counting indicate a significant surge for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay. The party emerged as a major force, briefly leading in over 100 constituencies and becoming the single largest party ahead of established players.  Official results have begun to be declared for some seats.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-results-2026-winners-list-from-tvk/articleshow/130787287.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-results-2026-winners-list-from-tvk/articleshow/130787287.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T16:20:41+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130787612,imgsize-804735.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TVK makes inroads into Madurai; ministers P Moorthy and Palanivel Thiagarajan trailing]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-makes-inroads-into-madurai-ministers-p-moorthy-and-palanivel-thiagarajan-trailing/articleshow/130786136.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130786136.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Actor Vijay's TVK party is making a strong debut in Madurai's assembly elections. The party is leading in several key constituencies, including Madurai East and Madurai Central. Established parties DMK and AIADMK face unexpected challenges. TVK candidates are ahead of sitting ministers and incumbent MLAs. This election marks a significant shift in Madurai's political landscape.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-makes-inroads-into-madurai-ministers-p-moorthy-and-palanivel-thiagarajan-trailing/articleshow/130786136.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-makes-inroads-into-madurai-ministers-p-moorthy-and-palanivel-thiagarajan-trailing/articleshow/130786136.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T16:06:57+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kaushik Kannan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130785931,imgsize-1554162.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TVK's Sengottaiyan wins in Gobichettipalayam]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvks-sengottaiyan-wins-in-gobichettipalayam/articleshow/130784533.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130784533.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[The result carried added significance as Sengottaiyan, a veteran leader with deep roots in the region, shifted from AIADMK to TVK, giving the contest unusual importance. His win suggested his personal influence remained strong and that voters in Gobichettipalayam transferred their trust to him despite his change in party affiliation.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvks-sengottaiyan-wins-in-gobichettipalayam/articleshow/130784533.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvks-sengottaiyan-wins-in-gobichettipalayam/articleshow/130784533.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T15:53:27+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Senthil Kumaran</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130784388,imgsize-311533.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu assembly election results 2026: Winners list from DMK]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-results-2026-winners-list-from-dmk/articleshow/130771941.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130771941.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[As counting commenced, the DMK surged across Tamil Nadu, consolidating strongholds and making steady gains, particularly in urban areas and traditional bastions. The AIADMK-led opposition held select pockets, while actor Vijay's TVK emerged as a significant force, leading in early postal ballot trends.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-results-2026-winners-list-from-dmk/articleshow/130771941.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-results-2026-winners-list-from-dmk/articleshow/130771941.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T15:35:30+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130771941,imgsize-62022.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TN’s richest candidate Leema Rose Martin leading in Lalgudi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even as several incumbent DMK ministers, former ADMK ministers, and star candidates are losing their safe seats and stronghold, Leema with a declared net assets at Rs 1,049.5 crore as per her poll nomination papers is maintaining substantial lead in all rounds of vote counting on Monday.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tns-richest-candidate-leema-rose-martin-likely-to-win-in-lalgudi/articleshow/130779898.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tns-richest-candidate-leema-rose-martin-likely-to-win-in-lalgudi/articleshow/130779898.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T15:04:18+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Deepak Karthik</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130779877,imgsize-1958964.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu election result: Vijay’s TVK stands out as only major party to field Brahmin candidates, both leading]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-result-vijays-tvk-stands-out-as-only-major-party-to-field-brahmin-candidates-both-leading/articleshow/130778797.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130778797.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[In the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK and Naam Tamilar Katchi are the only parties fielding Brahmin candidates, with TVK's candidates currently leading. Early trends show TVK emerging as a significant force, leading in over a hundred constituencies across various regions of the state, including traditional Dravidian strongholds and Congress strongholds.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-result-vijays-tvk-stands-out-as-only-major-party-to-field-brahmin-candidates-both-leading/articleshow/130778797.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-result-vijays-tvk-stands-out-as-only-major-party-to-field-brahmin-candidates-both-leading/articleshow/130778797.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T15:03:20+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130778915,imgsize-48306.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu election results: AIADMK leads in 53 constituencies; EPS set to lose position as leader of the opposition]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-aiadmk-leads-in-53-constituencies-eps-set-to-lose-position-as-leader-of-the-opposition/articleshow/130778827.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130778827.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Palaniswami secured 85,553 votes and is leading by 54,458 in the Edappadi constituency.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-aiadmk-leads-in-53-constituencies-eps-set-to-lose-position-as-leader-of-the-opposition/articleshow/130778827.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-election-results-aiadmk-leads-in-53-constituencies-eps-set-to-lose-position-as-leader-of-the-opposition/articleshow/130778827.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T14:54:02+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shanmughasundaram J</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130778803,imgsize-828314.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TN election results: Actor Srinath registers first win for Vijay’s TVK]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-election-results-actor-srinath-registers-first-win-for-vijays-tvk/articleshow/130777770.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130777770.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[TVK has been leading in 109 constituencies and is on its way towards single largest majority (118 seats are required for forming majority).]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-election-results-actor-srinath-registers-first-win-for-vijays-tvk/articleshow/130777770.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-election-results-actor-srinath-registers-first-win-for-vijays-tvk/articleshow/130777770.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T14:43:46+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Yazhiniyan</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130777742,imgsize-798718.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 1967, Tamil Nadu might see its 1st non-DMK, non-AIADMK govt as Vijay’s TVK surges ahead]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/after-1977-tamil-nadu-might-see-its-1st-non-dmk-non-aiadmk-government-as-vijays-tvk-surges-ahead/articleshow/130774555.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130774555.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised to reshape Tamil Nadu's political landscape, leading in 109 constituencies in early election results. This strong debut challenges established parties, potentially ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance and marking a significant shift in state politics.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/after-1977-tamil-nadu-might-see-its-1st-non-dmk-non-aiadmk-government-as-vijays-tvk-surges-ahead/articleshow/130774555.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/after-1977-tamil-nadu-might-see-its-1st-non-dmk-non-aiadmk-government-as-vijays-tvk-surges-ahead/articleshow/130774555.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T14:32:04+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130776229,imgsize-99594.cms"/></item></channel></rss>