As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections on April 23, the state government has announced a public holiday and a series of restrictions to ensure smooth polling and higher voter turnout. ‘Dry days’ across the state Bars and liquor shops across the state will remain shut for three days—from April 21 to April 23….
Chennai: DMK candidate J Karunanithi won T Nagar constituency by a margin of 137 votes in 2021. In this constituency, the NOTA (None of the Above) polled 1,617 votes, about 11 times more than the victory margin. These voters said they were not happy with works done by AIADMK and DMK candidates and registered their…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the proposed delimitation exercise, describing it as an attempt to “punish” progressive states like Tamil Nadu.In a video message posted on X, he said the move threatens the state’s development model, linking it to its success in population control and industrial growth.The…
Chennai: M R Gopalakrishnan, a 46-year-old priest from West Mambalam, does not look anything like M G Ramachandran. But give him 20 minutes, a dollop of make-up, a wig, fur hat and bright clothes and he transforms into the late chief minister and matinee idol, rosy-cheeked and camera-ready to hit the campaign trail. You can…
Chennai: Election officials facilitated ballot voting at home for senior citizens aged 100 and older, turning living rooms into polling spaces. For 102-year-old M Rathna Bai from Mandaveli, who often skipped voting in recent years due to the difficulty of travelling to polling stations, the doorstep facility made all the difference.Election officials, accompanied by polling…
Chennai: Persons with disabilities have raised concerns over the lack of access at polling booths, saying it adversely affects their ability to vote in a barrier-free environment.Saravanan, a voter with muscular dystrophy, said that two years ago he waited for nearly an hour at a polling station at Chepauk, but was ultimately denied direct access…
Chennai: Madras high court has directed issuance of a ‘no caste, no religion’ certificate to actor and director R Parthiban. The actor had moved the court saying the authorities were delaying issuing the certificate.On Monday, allowing a plea moved by the actor, Justice M Dhandapani directed the jurisdictional tahsildar to issue the certificate on or…
Chennai: India’s carbon emissions have, for once, paused. In 2025, the country’s carbon dioxide output edged down, breaking a decades-long trend of steady increases. This is also the first time on record that emissions have fallen during normal economic conditions. Previous declines were seen only during exceptional disruptions, such as the 2020 pandemic and the…
Chennai: Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have entered into a partnership to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers, targeting India’s fast-growing last-mile mobility market and potential exports to other emerging economies. The companies said on Monday they had signed a joint development agreement to co-design and manufacture a new generation of battery-powered three-wheelers. The…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami dismisses the importance of Vijay’s TVK in this election, calling it a direct fight between his party and DMK. In an interview, the former chief minister charges DMK leaders with prioritizing their family interests over public interest. Excerpts:How confident are you about AIADMK…
