2026 is a crucial election year in India, with high-stakes assembly polls in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. The results will define political careers and set the stage for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Explore the key contests.
Ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections, DMK and AIADMK women's wings plan massive rallies in Thanjavur and Kallakurichi, aiming to mobilize lakhs of women cadres. Explore the political strategies.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
As Tamil Nadu enters an election year, CM MK Stalin, AIADMK's EPS, BJP's Nagenthran & TVK's Vijay deliver politically loaded New Year wishes. Read the key statements shaping the state's political narrative.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
After a stellar 2025, BJP faces a crucial 2026 with major state polls, Rajya Sabha vacancies, and the ultimate test of its pan-India reach. Can it crack the South and ensure durability?
The DMK government reinstates cash in Pongal gift hampers for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, a move seen as significant ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami instructs district secretaries to ensure alliance victory as BJP seeks more seats in Tamil Nadu. Key meeting highlights pressure and campaign strategies.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, a growing faction within the state Congress demands a significant power-sharing deal with ally DMK, threatening alliance unity. Read more.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's first session of 2025 commences on January 20. Governor R.N. Ravi will address the House, setting the stage for key policy debates.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin asserts the Dravidian model government will protect religious harmony and vows voters will reject BJP in the next assembly polls. Read his full speech from Kallakurichi.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announces a 10-member committee to draft the party's manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The panel will tour the state for public feedback.
Senior AIADMK & BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu are nurturing new assembly constituencies, signaling potential turf shifts for the 2026 state polls. Key details on Ve Shanmugham, Sellur Raju & more.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
After 2025 wins in Delhi & Bihar, BJP eyes 2026 state polls. Key contests in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry. Analysis of stakes, alliances & SIR factor.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Minor political allies in Tamil Nadu are pushing to contest on the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol for the 2026 assembly elections, citing its proven electoral success in tight multi-cornered fights. Read the full analysis.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Actor-politician Vijay returned to the public stage in Erode, delivering a fiery speech that positioned the DMK as the 'evil force' and TVK as the 'pure force'. He questioned governance and affirmed his 30-year bond with the people ahead of the 2026 Assem
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran forecasts new alliances joining NDA in the Thai month, targeting 2026 polls. Details on key meetings and political strategies inside.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai dismisses speculation of leaving DMK-led alliance, confirms talks ongoing for 2026 assembly elections. Read the full story.
As Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections approach, the DMK-Congress alliance faces internal pressure over seat-sharing. While the partnership is expected to hold, recent meetings stir speculation. Explore the history and high-stakes negotiations.
BJP appoints Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lead a three-member panel for Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls, aiming to boost seat share and forge alliances. Read the full strategy.
BJP has contacted AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran, urging him to delay any alliance with Vijay's TVK. Amit Shah's visit to TN may be key to negotiations for the 2026 polls. Read the full story.