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I'll be the only power centre, says Vijay after taking oath as TN CM

Tamil Nadu's high voter turnout signals a crucial election. Chief Minister Stalin's DMK seeks continuity, while the AIADMK aims for a comeback. Actor Vijay's TVK emerges as a significant challenger, particularly among younger voters. Key constituencies like Kolathur and Perambur are witnessing intense multi-cornered contests, setting the stage for a decisive outcome.

Tamil Nadu's intense election campaign has concluded. The M K Stalin-led Secular Progressive Alliance has an edge. Edappadi K Palaniswami's National Democratic Alliance is a contender. Actor Vijay's TVK could influence the outcome. The election hinges on governance, identity, and federalism debates. Voters await the final decision.

The BJP has unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, following internal discussions and cadre concerns. Notably, former state president K Annamalai is absent from this initial selection. Prominent figures like Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan have been fielded from key constituencies, signaling the party's strategic approach for the upcoming polls.

In a bold move leading up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the BJP has rolled out its candidate lineup, showcasing influential figures such as Nainar Nagenthran and Tamilisai Soundararajan. Interestingly, K Annamalai, the former state president, has been left off the list.

Former BJP state president K Annamalai has been summoned to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai after not being included in the party's candidate list for Tamil Nadu. While the party states he chose to campaign statewide, his absence from the ballot sparks debate within BJP circles regarding its impact on voter mobilization and alliance dynamics.

AIADMK has allocated 27 seats to BJP, limiting its presence in Coimbatore and Chennai to one seat each. Key constituencies like Tirunelveli were not allotted, with Sattur being the replacement. BJP secured only two of its 2021 winning seats, facing direct contests with Congress in some strongholds.

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan spoke to state election commissioner C Partha Sarathi and asked him to submit a report on the measures to check spread of Covid-19 during polling.

The body of a stillborn baby floating in a sewage canal in Thuvarankurichi town on the outskirts of Trichy prompted the district administration to form a team to probe the incident on Monday.

The manager and his son, running an orphanage in Saathankulam in Thoothukudi district, have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing child inmates and getting one of the minor girls pregnant.

A tragic accident occurred in Thanjavur when a truck collided with pilgrims on a padayatra to a temple, resulting in five deaths and one person hospitalized with critical injuries. The driver, exhausted from frequent trips, fell asleep at the wheel, highlighting safety risks during such religious journeys.

The police have arrested four persons in connection with three separate cheating incidents involving crores of rupees since Tuesday.

AIADMK-led NDA leaders fiercely attacked actor-politician Vijay after he labeled the AIADMK as corrupt. Former minister Sellur K Raju dismissed Vijay's politics as 'feudalistic,' while Tamilisai Soundararajan called him a 'zero' in politics. T T V Dhinakaran alleged ticket price gouging as corruption, indicating more criticism is forthcoming.

BJP challenges Tamil Nadu stronghold by fielding heavyweight candidates for 19 Lok Sabha seats. The party announced 7 candidates, leaving 12 seats pending nominee disclosure, aiming to breach the southern fortress.

Five ministers were inducted into the NDA cabinet in Puducherry on Sunday, nearly two months after chief minister N Rangasamy was sworn in.

NTK is an exception to TN parties' unwritten motto: Woo women voters, but deny them political power

With appointment of vice-chancellors becoming a thorny issue in states like Kerala and the Supreme Court striking down appointment of a V-C in Uttarakhand for violation of UGC guidelines, Telangana government is gearing up to amend the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University Act for appointment of V-Cs

The BJP’s leadership has sought a detailed report over the debacle of the party’s state unit in Tamil Nadu in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.