DMK wins two of five constituencies in north Chennai
While Udhayanidhi Stalin defeated TVK candidate D. Selvam to win the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency, P.K. Sekarbabu established a lead in the later rounds of counting and defeated Sinora P.S. Ashok of the TVK in Harbour
Injured Ayush Mhatre likely to be out of action for two months
Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre is likely to be out of action for the next couple of months due to a hamstring injury as well as a wrist injury, TOI has learnt.
IPL 2026: Two overseas quicks a result of Plan A failing, says Munaf Patel
According to Munaf Patel, Mitchell Starc is likely to be accompanied by the fit-again Lungi Ngidi in the pace department against Chennai Super Kings
MK Stalin: The man who wanted to lead DMK to 'Dravidian model 2.0'
Chennai witnessed a stunning electoral upset as M K Stalin's DMK party lost the 2026 polls to the younger TVK. The incumbent Chief Minister, M K Stalin, also faced a personal defeat, his first in a long political career. This outcome dashed hopes for a second term of the Dravidian model government.
IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Unwell, Rohit Comes In For MI As Surya Elects To Bowl V LSG
Lucknow Super Giants: With skipper Hardik Pandya sitting out because of back spasm, the Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav is leading the Mumbai Indians in the absence of Pandya and said they have made a couple of changes in the playing XI from the side that lost to CSK in Chennai on Saturday. With Pandya out, the Mumbai Indians brought in Corbin Bosch in place of Trent Boult, while Rohit Sharma is back in the mix after an injury break and made it to the Impact Bench. Lucknow Super Giants also made some changes in their Playing XI, handing a debut to Josh Inglis while Mukul Choudhary made way for Akshat Raghuwanshi. Surya said the pitch looks good for bowling first. (Pitch) looks good. A little humid tonight. Hardik's not well tonight, so I'm going to step into his shoes. Corbin Bosch comes in for Trent Boult. And our very own Rohit Sharma is back, said SKY at the toss. MI is not known to be in such positions. At the end of the day, it's just a game, put your chin up and play the game for the reason you play it. Can't say it makes us dangerous, but we can put our best foot forward. Show character, enjoy the game, he added. LSG captain Rishabh Pant said they will try to make the most of their week-long break and recover ground. The only promise from this break is to bring happiness back. Clearing your mindset when you're free. We have three changes: Josh Inglis goes in. Mukul goes out, and Raghuvanshi comes in. Bowling, we'll decide later. Both MI and LSG come into this match struggling for form and with a series of defeats behind them -- MI have lost four out of their last five matches while LSG have suffered heartbreak in their last five games. Playing XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Mitch Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Akshat Raghuvanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav Impact substitutes: Siddharth M, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Abdul Samad Lucknow Super Giants: Mitch Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Akshat Raghuvanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult Article Source: IANS
From Reel Hero to Real Power: Vijays Political Entry Turns Blockbuster
As early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections pointed to a stunning debut for actor-turned-politician Vijay, celebrations erupted at his Chennai residence complete with music, memories, and a line from an old film song that suddenly felt prophetic
IPL 2026: We Play Every Match To Win, But Relaxed Mode Is Over, Says Munaf Patel
Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel stressed that while every game is played with the intent to win, the side has moved past its relaxed mode and is now firmly focused on maintaining the winning momentum if they are to enter the IPL 2026 playoffs. Both DC and Chennai Super Kings, their opponents in Tuesdays clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, are at eight points. But DC are at seventh spot due to their net run rate being in negative. With both teams in a similar situation, it will be a crucial game for DC to prove that their campaign revival is for real after chasing down 226 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. You don't have any other option but to win the match. Obviously, we play every match to win, but now the relaxed mode is over. If you want to qualify, you have to win all the matches. We have won and we have forgotten that. If we keep remembering that, we will lose again. It is better that we forget that and move forward with the momentum of the winning match, said Munaf in the pre-match press conference. DC need a string of consistent performances to climb further in the points table, but their campaign has been hampered by just one victory at home this season. With the tournament entering its business end and surfaces expected to get slower, Munaf expressed full confidence in his premier spin twins, Kuldeep Yadav and skipper Axar Patel, to exploit the conditions. Our job is to motivate them. We tell them about their mistakes and make them improve. Once you are on the ground, my and Hemangs say is over as once you are on the field, the players have to do it all. You can motivate them as much as you want. But until they are motivated, or they can't bowl on their strength, or deliver as per the batters weakness, you can't do anything. Confidence always comes from winning. I always believe that you can't give confidence by losing. You are talking about slow wickets - the spinners who play in the T20 World Cup, Kuldeep and Axar, they are there anyway. There is no question that they won't play because we have one of the best spin bowling units. We don't have a reason to complain about slow wickets. If the wickets are slow, it is better for us because we have top spinners and it will benefit us. At the same time, Munaf also suggested that the pitches, which have seen batters power their way to make 200-plus scores, may not be as sluggish as many expect. If it slows down, it's very good for us. I said earlier that our spinners are one of the best in the tournament. But I feel that the wickets won't be as slow as we think and they used to be before because you get time. If you get 5 days and go somewhere else to play, its fine. If you get a 4-day break, then 4-5 days is enough to make a wicket unless and until the weather changes - if it rains, the wicket is covered, then it can slow down. Otherwise, I don't think that the wickets will be as slow as we think they will be. They won't be that slow I mean, they can be 20 percent, but not 50 percent. It can be absolutely because the wickets are not as slow as we think they will be. But it's not happening as you see, we just played a match in Rajasthan and we chased 226. So I believe that there will be 200 runs made in games by batters. On the tactical front, Munaf dismissed the notion of bowlers blindly imitating successful trends like Krunal Pandya bowling bouncers or slinging deliveries at will or CSK pacer Anshul Kamboj getting immense success by bowling from round the wicket, especially in death overs. They won't be that slow I mean, they can be 20 percent, but not 50 percent. It can be absolutely because the wickets are not as slow as we think they will be. But it's not happening as you see, we just played a match in Rajasthan and we chased 226. So I believe that there will be 200 runs made in games by batters. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For example, you can add a slower ball, you can add a knuckle ball, you can add a bouncer. You can add them. But it's not like you have to go out of the box and do the same thing that if one is successful, everyone will be successful. It's not like that and this is what I think. Article Source: IANS
Max Super Speciality Hospital: Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has cleared the mandatory concussion standdown period and is 100 percent fit to return to action ahead of the sides crucial clash against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday evening. Ngidi suffered an unfortunate head injury while fielding in the third over of DCs afternoon game against Punjab Kings on April 25 and was rushed to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Pusa Road, in an ambulance via a green corridor created by Delhi Police. Under ICC regulations, a mandatory sevenday standdown applies to players diagnosed with concussion. Even though IPL 2026 Playing Conditions did not spell it out explicitly, Ngidi had to serve that rest period after being discharged from the hospital on the same evening, with scans revealing no major concerns. All bowlers are fit and Lungi is 100 percent fit because he didn't play two games because of the six-day criteria. But he's a hundred percent fit now, said Munaf in the pre-match press conference on Monday. Though Kyle Jamieson did very well to dismiss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Jaipur, where DC won by six wickets, he did go for runs. DC would want for Ngidi to partner with left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc as he has been prolific with his repertoire of slower balls, especially in the death overs. Starc marked his return to DC with the prized wicket of the inform Yashasvi Jaiswal and his inclusion has proved to be a timely boost, especially with the side eyeing a spot in the playoffs. The left-arm pacer will be eyeing to take out Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson to set the tone up front while remaining a potent threat in the death overs. Since his IPL comeback in 2025, Starc has taken 17 wickets in 11 innings at an economy of 10.2, including a best of 5-35. Against CSK, he has six wickets from seven games at an economy rate of 7.2. More importantly, DC's results since IPL 2025 are significantly better when Starc clicks he has 14 wickets in wins for them at nine runs per over, compared to just three scalps in losses at an economy rate of 12.5. Absolutely - if a wicket-taker comes in powerplay, your whole plan changes. If a wicket-taker comes in the first six overs, the whole scenario changes. As you can see, scores of 230 and 240 are being chased down because one is unable to pick wickets in power-play. But when your main bowler returns and gets you two wickets in powerplay, it makes a lot of difference. So, bowling in partnerships was somewhere missing for us and now it has been added. Obviously, you get that belief as you have a world-class bowler. You can call him the captain of the bowling unit. He is the main bowler in the fast bowlers. Everyone gets confidence from him, added Munaf. He also admitted that poor returns of Indian pacers Mukesh Kumar and Auqib Nabi meant DC had to revert to going heavy with overseas presence in their bowling attack. Both of our Indian bowlers, Auqib and Mukesh, are new ball bowlers. So, our plan was that we will use both of them because if you use Indian bowlers, you can add foreign players batting. So, that was the plan. But if you don't succeed in the plan, you have to go to plan B. So, we didn't succeed in the plan that we used Indian bowlers and somehow we made a mistake in that. That also meant that David Miller missed out on the clash against RR, while Pathum Nissanka only got his spot back due to an injury to teenaged opener Sahil Parakh. It is difficult to fit in the eleven because there are only four overseas players. There is a reason for that - Sahil was injured and we wanted Pathum to get a chance. We wanted an additional bowler too. So, we played Pathum and we had to play two foreign fast bowlers and you can't let Starc out and Lungi couldn't play at that time. Our plan was that either Pathum or Miller will play. We didn't have another opener because he was injured and so, we went with Pathum. That also meant that David Miller missed out on the clash against RR, while Pathum Nissanka only got his spot back due to an injury to teenaged opener Sahil Parakh. It is difficult to fit in the eleven because there are only four overseas players. There is a reason for that - Sahil was injured and we wanted Pathum to get a chance. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Openers are making 100-150 runs and you are asking us to play Prithvi Shaw. From where should make him play? If the opening partnership is going for 100-250 runs, who should we replace with? We had to change it because Sahil got injured and Pathum has now made 62 runs in last game. So, I don't think we should change it and we won't change it because Sahil is injured. Article Source: IANS
Trisha visits Thalapathy Vijay's house after he leads in Tamil Nadu elections
Amidst his party's strong showing in Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay welcomed actress Trisha Krishnan to his Chennai residence. The visit occurred on Trisha's 43rd birthday, following her prayers at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. This event fuels ongoing speculation surrounding the popular on-screen pair, known for their successful collaborations.
DMKs fortress of Chennai breached like never before
The DMKs downfall in Chennai is drastic compared to the previous election in 2021, in which the alliance it led not only won all the 16 constituencies in the district.
IPL 2026: Kambojs Success Boils Down To His Professionalism, The Way That He Trains, Says Simons
Pacer Anshul Kamboj: Pacer Anshul Kambojs rise to being the joint leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 has drawn praise from Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons, who credited the youngsters professionalism and training habits as the bedrock of his success in the competition. With 17 wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, Kamboj has stepped up to be the leader of the CSK bowling attack in both power-play and back-end overs. In CSKs resurgent win over Mumbai Indians, Kamboj picked 3-32 against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. We have spoken a lot as a bowling unit around the chaos of batting at the moment. What do we focus on? One of the things we decided to go away from was an over-emphasis on lots of different tactics and to make sure that the bowlers walked onto the ground with absolute clarity in their mind as to what they wanted to do - number one and then safety to do that. We will bowl a really good delivery against the six. It is still a good delivery and it might still be the right ball to bowl next and that has been one of the things we have done. Anshul went away and the Anshul you see today was not there this season - it started last year. The things we worked on, he went into the domestic season and worked on different angles and approaches to the crease to be more accurate with his yorkers in particular. We have introduced round the wicket which is no secret now. There are a lot of nuances to what we are doing around the wicket that make him particularly effective. He has picked up wickets and been able to restrict the run rate as well. But I think what it really boils down to is his professionalism, the way that he trains, said Simons in the pre-match press conference on Monday. Ten of those 17 scalps of Kamboj have come in overs 17-20 at an economy rate of 8.6, something which has been critical for CSK after losing pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to injuries. Its no secret that Kamboj relishes bowling from round the wicket angle in the death overs and his battle against DC finishers Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Ashutosh Sharma will be an interesting sub-plot for Tuesdays clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. If you stood next to me and watched the way that he trains, the way that he understands what he is going to do, the simplicity I spoke about and the clarity. I think in the modern game a bowler needs to be clear about what he wants to do and he is very clear about his tactics and he is very clear about what his field setting is. So there is no grey area for him. He knows what he is going to do and I think we are striving to do that with all the bowlers. They have that clarity and that allows them to practice with a great sense of deliberate practice. He knows exactly what he wants to do in a particular day and what he wants to do in a match. It is more about him making batsmen do things than worrying about what batsmen do and react to them. We want them reacting to us as bowlers rather than us reacting to them as batsmen and he is doing that particularly well, elaborated Simons. Discussing the tournament's current standing, where CSK sit at sixth place, Simons believes CSK is finding its identity at the right time when the race to playoffs is still wide open. Some teams have started slowly. I think we have got some momentum. Teams need an identity and sometimes teams get an identity really quickly. Sometimes it comes down to one person scoring runs or one person taking wickets and a team gets some momentum in this tournament. It comes quick and fast, these matches. I don't think we have a sense of our identity now. We always knew the way we wanted to play but the parts have fallen together. I think that is an important aspect of the IPL, reacting to those tough matches. The clarity I spoke about for the bowlers is also there for the batting and the way we play. There has become a bit of a gap between the top four and the rest. We still have our destiny in our own hands and we do know that we can beat any team in the league. If we keep playing to our potential, there is no reason why we can't be on the top of the table. When we play well, we look really unbeatable, he added. Simons further threw light on the strategic complexity introduced by the Impact Player rule in determining the best playing eleven in the IPL. In the old days when you used to play with 11 cricketers, you had to find the most structure. That impact player can be used in different ways. It is about getting the balance right all the time. There are times when it is horses for courses in different situations and trying to make sure you cover all the bases. Understandably, look at a team selection from the outside and just see what happens. A lot of conversation takes place around who is going to play, what are the options. Simons further threw light on the strategic complexity introduced by the Impact Player rule in determining the best playing eleven in the IPL. In the old days when you used to play with 11 cricketers, you had to find the most structure. That impact player can be used in different ways. It is about getting the balance right all the time. Also Read: Live Cricket Score If something happens and some change is going to be made, that is communicated clearly. The most important thing is that players walk onto the field clear of what is going to happen and who is going to play should things change along the way. That has certainly been the complexity that impact players added, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Trisha visits Vijay: On her 43rd birthday, actress Trisha Krishnan visited TVK chief Vijays residence in Chennai as early trends showed his party leading in over 100 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. The visit has sparked fresh speculation amid Vijays ongoing divorce proceedings.
TVK chief Vijay gave ticket to his drivers son, now hes on verge of winning in Virugambakkam
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.
DMKs V Senthil Balaji clinches narrow victory in Coimbatore South
The TVK provided a formidable challenge, with its candidate V Senthilkumar nearly pulling off an upset by securing a massive 57,176 votes.
IPL 2026: MS Dhoni steadily Improving But Hasnt Travelled To New Delhi, Says Eric Simons
Chennai Super Kings: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is steadily recovering from a calf injury, but Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons confirmed that he has not travelled with the squad to New Delhi for their upcoming IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. An update on MS Dhoni is way above my pay grade. He is not with us but steadily improving. He will be ready when he is ready and he knows when he is ready to play. No, he hasnt travelled with the team, Simons said in the pre-match press conference. Dhoni hasnt featured in a single game this season, with his last IPL appearance coming against Gujarat Titans on May 25 in the 2025 edition. Five-time champions CSK, meanwhile, sit at sixth place on the points table with four wins from nine games. The equation is straightforward for CSK - they need at least four more victories from their remaining fixtures to stay in the hunt for the playoffs. A positive thing for CSK has been that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was among the runs in the past two games via unbeaten knocks of 74 and 67 respectively. Describing Gaikwad as a surgeon in this world of chaos batting, Simons noted that the right-handed opener has found his rhythm again. We have been clear about the leadership group and hes clearly the leader of the team. It was just again a case of when he gets his runs. He has had some tough innings in the sense that we have been in trouble. The wickets have been tough and he has battled through them. I think that is the hallmark of a really quality batsman that he doesn't score runs on good wickets. For me I have always called him a surgeon in this world of chaos batting. He is the kind of guy that gets 50 runs in 22 balls and you haven't noticed him. We are starting to see that part of him again. The leadership has always been there. He has always been the captain. It is good that he is now scoring runs but there was never a doubt that he was going to, elaborated Simons. While the likes of Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel and Kartik Sharma have come to the run-making party, Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis are yet to hit substantial knocks. Dube has offered glimpses of his hitting power, but has been patchy in consistency while making 150 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 140. Brevis, meanwhile, is yet to find rhythm in IPL 2026 - managing only 64 runs across four knocks, averaging 16 with a strike rate of 121 after missing initial few matches due to a side strain. Nothing is really ailing them. In this tournament, we have seen top players struggle for a bit before playing a breakout innings. While the likes of Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel and Kartik Sharma have come to the run-making party, Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis are yet to hit substantial knocks. Dube has offered glimpses of his hitting power, but has been patchy in consistency while making 150 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 140. Also Read: Live Cricket Score They play in a tough period of the game and you can go out there and try and accelerate the run rates and get out and before you know it two or three innings have gone by. They are both very, very experienced cricketers and very good cricketers with great records. It is just a case of when they come right, added Simons. Article Source: IANS
Samantha greets Trisha on her birthday; calls her an indomitable force
Chennai: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who joined scores of others in greeting Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan on the occasion of the latters birthday on Monday, has called Trisha an indomitable force. Taking to her Instagram stories section, Samantha wrote, Happy birthday Trisha Krishnan.Watching you evolve, endure and risestrength to strength, always an indomitable force. Meanwhile, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tamil Nadu assembly election results 2026: Winners list from TVK
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.
TVK makes inroads into Madurai; ministers P Moorthy and Palanivel Thiagarajan trailing
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.
TVK leading in Tamil Nadu, promised 8 gm gold, free cylinders in manifesto
Chennai: As the new-entrant TVK appears likely to emerge as the single largest party and form the government, the focus has now turned to actor-politician Vijays poll promises, including 8 gm gold for marriage, which is worth about Rs 14,000 (22 carat). Vijays assurances in the party manifesto include Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TVK's Sengottaiyan wins in Gobichettipalayam
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.
Tamil Nadu assembly election results 2026: Winners list from DMK
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.
Inside Thalapathy Vijays Rs 80 crore Neelankarai luxury beach mansion in Chennai
Step inside Thalapathy Vijays Rs 80-crore Neelankarai mansion, a coastal fortress where luxury meets privacy. As his party TVK makes waves in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, we explore his minimalist sea-facing sanctuary, complete with a private gym, a swimming pool, and a high-security design tailored for a leader.
TNs richest candidate Leema Rose Martin leading in Lalgudi
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.
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.
IPL 2026: Bad news for CSK! MS Dhoni skips Delhi trip as injury delays return
Chennai Super Kings face a significant blow as MS Dhoni misses their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday due to delay in injury recovery. He remains in Chennai for rehabilitation, raising concerns about his availability. This absence impacts CSK's playoff aspirations as they navigate a crucial phase of the tournament.
Palaniswami secured 85,553 votes and is leading by 54,458 in the Edappadi constituency.
TN election results: Actor Srinath registers first win for Vijays TVK
TVK has been leading in 109 constituencies and is on its way towards single largest majority (118 seats are required for forming majority).
Its official? Trisha blushes as she visits Thalapathy Vijays home
Chennai: Celebrations appear to be in full swing at the residence of Vijay, as early trends in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections suggest a major political shift. Actor-turned-politician Vijays party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is currently leading, challenging the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. Amid this high-voltage political moment, actress Trisha Krishnan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as TVK Gains Momentum in Election Trends
Chennai, May 4: Significant political shifts are emerging in the early trends of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Actor Vijays party, TVK, is rapidly gaining traction, while several prominent BJP figures are trailing behind. This indicates potential major changes in the states political landscape. BJPs state president, Nainar Nagendran, is lagging behind in the Sattur ... Read more Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as TVK Gains Momentum in Election Trends
After 1977, Tamil Nadu might see its 1st non-DMK, non-AIADMK govt as Vijays TVK surges ahead
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.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin trails in Kolathur as TVK leads in Chennai region
Only Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu were leading out of the 16 constituencies as of 1 p.m.
Trisha arrives at Thalapathy Vijay`s house on her birthday, watch
Trisha Krishnan was spotted arriving at Vijays Chennai residence on her birthday as TVK surged ahead in Tamil Nadu election trends. The actress visit, coupled with Vijays political momentum, quickly became a talking point online
Vijay's whistle podu moment: TVK set to script first-day-first-show style sweep
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in Tamil Nadu's assembly elections, leading in 107 seats. Early trends suggest a significant political shift, potentially ending the DMK's bid for a third consecutive term and challenging the long-standing dominance of Dravidian parties. Vijay himself is leading in multiple constituencies as celebrations erupt among supporters.
Amid this, actor Trisha Krishnan was spotted at Vijay's Chennai residence.
Trisha Krishnan celebrated her birthday with a visit to the Tirumala temple. Now, the actress reached Vijays home in Chennai, as the election results in Tamil Nadu gained attention, with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, reportedly performing well. Read on!
Vijays TVK wins party status in debut election
Party founder and actor Vijay personally led from the front, holding strong leads in both Perambur and Trichy East constituencies.
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya struggled against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), making just 18 runs off 23 balls.
As TVK chief Vijay continues to emerge as a strong force in Tamil Nadu during the ongoing vote counting on Monday, actor Tiger Shroff has congratulated to the party with a warm message.
Thalapathy Fans Throng Vijay Residence in Chennai
Actor Trisha also visited the Tirumala temple to pray for Vijay's victory and to seek blessings for her birthday.
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Police presence outside the party office was scaled down as the day progressed, and cadres began dismantling temporary shelters erected ahead of the results. The thinning crowd and muted activity reflected a sharp shift from the usual election-day bustle.
Major Upset in Tamil Nadu Elections: TVK Leads as CM Stalin Trails in Kolathur
Chennai, May 4: The early trends from the counting of votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections reveal a significant upset. DMK leader and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is trailing in his stronghold, the Kolathur constituency, while actor Vijays party, TVK, appears to be gaining a robust lead. After six rounds of counting in Kolathur, ... Read more Major Upset in Tamil Nadu Elections: TVK Leads as CM Stalin Trails in Kolathur
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For Supporters, Thalapathy Vijay Becomes Muthalamaichar Vijay
CHENNAI, May 4: As actor-politician Vijay-led TVK appeared inching towards the majority mark of 118 Assembly seats out of the total 234 segments in Tamil Nadu, celebrations by party workers and fans erupted across the state. Amid chants of TVK and Vijay, party workers gathered outside the party headquarters at Panaiyur near here and distributed sweets and hailed the party founder as Muthalamaichar (Chief Minister) Vijay, who continues to be popular as Thalapathy (Commander, his film title). Meanwhile, visuals of [] The post For Supporters, Thalapathy Vijay Becomes Muthalamaichar Vijay appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
KOLKATA/CHENNAI, May 4: The BJP was forging a possible victory path in West Bengal with leads in 109 seats against the ruling TMCs 63 and surging ahead in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK was set for a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, ahead in 103 seats, leaving the ruling DMK in number three position, according to trends on the Election Commission website. As votes were counted for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, the east [] The post Election Trends: Saffron Rise In East With BJP Set To Bag Prized WB And Assam, Vijays TVK Smashes Through TN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TN polls: TVK pushes DMK behind with leads in 98 seats, AIADMK ahead in 63
CHENNAI: New entrant TVK, led by actor-politician Vijay, was on course for a surprise electoral show on Monday, leading in as many as 98 constituencies when counting of votes polled in the April 23 Assembly elections was on across Tamil Nadu, leaving behind the Dravidian heavyweights DMK and AIADMK. The DMK had little to smile []
TN polls: TVK pushes DMK behind with leads in 83 seats, AIADMK ahead in 54
Chennai, May 04: New entrant TVK, led by actor-politician Vijay, was leading in as many as 83 constituencies on Monday when counting of votes polled in the April 23 Assembly polls was on across Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK was leading in 58 seats while the ruling DMK was ahead in 34, EC data showed. About two hours after the postal ballots were counted and EVMs opened for multi-round counting, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged ahead of its Dravidian rivals-- the DMK and the AIADMK, with the ruling party struggling to catch up. If the trends maintain, Vijay could as well ensure the biggest electoral upset, something in lines with the 1967,1977 wins he had referred to in his campaign speeches. While the Dravidian stalwart CN Annadurai brought the first non-Congress government in Tamil Nadu post-independence in 1967, the charismatic MG Ramachandran (MGR) installed the maiden AIADMK government 10 years later, unseating then DMK government under M Karunanidhi. TVK was leading in most Chennai segments, all considered DMK strongholds and currently represented by the party in the 234-member House. A poor show by DMK could belie most exit polls giving an edge to it, riding on the number of populist measures Chief Minister M K Stalin had implemented in his five year Dravidian model, inclusive governance. According to EC and TV reports, 15 cabinet ministers, including Stalin were trailing. His son and deputy CM Udhayanidhi was also behind in his incumbent Chepauk-Tirvuvallikeni seat, according to a number of reports. Stalin was trailing behind TVK's VS Babu by 1234 votes in Kolathur segment. Vijay was ahead in Tiruchirappalli East by over 3,000 votes at the end of two rounds of counting, according to EC data. BJP is trailing in 26 constituencies and it is ahead in Thali segment alone. TVK is ahead in constituencies including Ponneri, Tiruvallur, Poonamalle, and Avadi. AIADMK is leading in segments including Katpadi, and Guidyattam and party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami is ahead in Edappadi segment by 7003 votes. DMK was leading in segments including Vellore, Anaikattu and Rishivandiyam.
Major Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as Actor-Politician Vijays Party Takes Lead
Chennai, May 4: Early trends from the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections indicate a significant political upheaval. By 10 AM, Vijays party, Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), has shown a remarkable lead. The ruling DMK has slipped to third place behind the AIADMK. According to the Election Commission of India, TVK is leading in 62 assembly seats ... Read more Major Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as Actor-Politician Vijays Party Takes Lead
Kolathur Assembly Election Result 2026: MK Stalin faces AIADMKs Santhana Krishnan Who is ahead?
Votes are being counted in Chennai's Kolathur constituency for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Early trends will reveal the electoral performance of Chief Minister M K Stalin and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Kolathur, a DMK stronghold since 2011, is a key seat to watch. The outcome will signal the DMK's urban hold.
Mid-Airport Scare Triggers Brief Disruption in Chennai
Air Arabias return flight to Sharjah departed over three hours late due to disruptions. The post Mid-Airport Scare Triggers Brief Disruption in Chennai appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
DMK Leads in Tamil Nadu Election Trends, TVK Emerges as Strong Contender
Chennai, May 4: The early trends from the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 reveal an intriguing scenario. Initial indications from the postal ballot counting show the DMK taking the lead, while actor-politician Vijays TVK has also made a strong start, hinting at a shift in political dynamics. According to the ... Read more DMK Leads in Tamil Nadu Election Trends, TVK Emerges as Strong Contender
Tamil Nadu Votes Count Under Tight Security
Chennai, May 4: As the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections begins, strict security measures are in place at major counting centers in Chennai. The counting of postal ballots commenced at 8 AM, followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) starting at 8:30 AM. This process is being conducted under ... Read more Tamil Nadu Votes Count Under Tight Security
Tamil Nadu Election Results Awaited Amid Tight Security as Vote Counting Begins
Chennai, May 4: As the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commences, stringent security measures are in place at major counting centers in Chennai. The counting of postal ballots began at 8 AM, followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) starting at 8:30 AM. This process is being conducted under ... Read more Tamil Nadu Election Results Awaited Amid Tight Security as Vote Counting Begins
TN poll results: DMK strongman KN Nehru trails behind TVKs Ramamoorthy in Trichy West
In some booths, the TVK candidate has secured 50-100 votes more than the DMK candidate.
Counting Begins Under Tri-Level Security in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
Chennai, May 4: The counting process for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has commenced in Tiruchirappalli district. The counting of postal ballots began first at Jamal Mohammed College. Representatives from various political parties and election officials are present as the counting gets underway. Strict security measures have been implemented across the campus to ensure that ... Read more Counting Begins Under Tri-Level Security in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
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Tamil Nadu election results: Vijay fan slits his throat over rumours about actors defeat
A devoted supporter of TVK party leader Vijay attempted suicide by slitting his throat in Krishnagiri after hearing rumors of Vijay's potential election loss. Rescued by locals, he is receiving intensive treatment at a government hospital. The incident, occurring before official results, has caused local shock and prompted political leaders to urge supporters against acting on rumors.
Countdown Begins for Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results: Who Will Wear the Crown of Victory?
Chennai, May 4: Tamil Nadu stands at a significant political crossroads as the counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections begins today. The ruling DMK is striving for another term, while the AIADMK-BJP alliance is battling to regain lost ground. Meanwhile, actor-turned-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vetrik Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as a major new player ... Read more Countdown Begins for Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results: Who Will Wear the Crown of Victory?
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With the high profile debut of actor-politician C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the latest polls, expectations are high about whether the party can breach the Dravidian duopoly or merely dent its margins
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