Karunanithi

DMK candidate karunanithi K has won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election in Kovilpatti, defeating Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Balasubramanian S and AIADMK candidate Kadambur Raju C. The constituency, known for its industrial base, faced key issues like water scarcity and unemployment. Kadambur Raju, the incumbent MLA, was previously elected in 2021.

In the Tamil Nadu elections of 2021, many voters opted for NOTA, a choice that exceeded the winning margins in 13 constituencies, indicating a significant level of discontent among the electorate. Although NOTA's influence has seen a decline since 2016, it still acts as a form of protest for voters dissatisfied with their options.

In Pallavaram, DMK and AIADMK are backing their allies, DMDK and IJK respectively, despite internal disappointment. AIADMK leverages its 'two leaves' symbol, while DMK highlights DMDK's candidate's experience. Residents face issues like water scarcity and infrastructure neglect, potentially influencing the outcome. The 'Vijay factor' also looms as a disruptor.

The ruling DMK has strategically fielded candidates in Chennai's core seats, largely avoiding alliances and setting up direct contests with AIADMK in 12 out of 15 seats. The party has introduced fresh faces, including a first-time woman councillor, while retaining key leaders like Chief Minister M K Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.

South Chennai's electoral landscape is a dynamic contest, with the DMK aiming to break a two-term winning streak in key constituencies. The emergence of Vijay's TVK party adds a new dimension to the race. Rapid population growth, driven by tech professionals and new residents, is reshaping voter demographics.

The alarming increase in number of government officials being brought within the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption (DVAC) net is baffling the police and public alike.

Nursing assistant K Shanthi, who was arrested in connection with the child trafficking case, was placed under suspension on Friday night.

The state highways department and the traffic police are in talks to discuss the possibilities of introducing a two-way traffic system along the Pallavaram flyover.

Even as the hospital authorities were worried that it could be another instance of baby theft, police claim that the mother was behind the missing child.

SPB is undergoing treatment for Covid-19 in a Chennai hospital. His condition was critical, said a medical bulletin issued by MGM Healthcare on Wednesday evening.

The upcoming Tamil thriller ‘Estate’ will feature Kalaiyarasan, Ramya Nambeesan and Sunainaa in the lead roles. Actor Ashok Selvan will also be playing a cameo role in the film. Directed by Karthik Vilvakrish, the movie is touted to be a zombie thriller.

The film ‘Estate’ is said to be based on a haunted property in the country.

The CB-CID sleuths on Saturday arrested one more tout in connection with the trafficking of newborn babies case. This was the 10th arrest in the case.

A picture of a bar magnet in the Class 6 science text book, an illustration of an apple with a black border in a class 1 textbook are some of the reasons why the academic future of school children across Tamil Nadu is in a state of uncertainity.

A special court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012, cases on Tuesday sentenced a 28-year-old man to eight years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his minor cousin.

After a 12-year delay, decks have been cleared for construction of a vehicular subway at Radha Nagar in Chromepet.All pending issues between the state government agencies and Southern Railway were resolved.