The Times of India

AIADMK's manifesto promises free refrigerators for all rice ration card holders and an increase in NEET reservation for government school students from 7.5% to 10%. The party also pledged to double monthly cash assistance for women to 2,000 and provide free bus travel for men, aiming to address the needs of Tamil Nadu's citizens.

The Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai is being restored. This heritage site, once Tamukkam Palace, will reopen by early May. Renovations include new AV rooms and galleries. The museum houses Mahatma Gandhi's blood-stained clothes. Entry remains free for visitors to the museum and summer palace.

Decades after his death, political parties in Tamil Nadu continue to invoke MGR's name, seeking to inherit his legacy and appeal to his voter base. Leaders from TVK, AIADMK, and even the BJP are drawing parallels, hoping to capture the charisma and mass appeal that once defined the late icon.

According to the petitioner, since the election process to the Tamil Nadu state Assembly has commenced, the entire state machinery is under the control of the Election Commission of India (ECI), and the entire bureaucratic machinery is geared up to conduct the elections and ensure that free and fair elections are conducted.

The party promises to increase medical reservation for govt school students from 7.5% to 10% who clear NEET.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is set to unveil the party's election manifesto, potentially today or tomorrow morning, following seat-sharing agreements with allies. His campaign kicks off Wednesday evening. The manifesto is expected to detail promises like increased financial aid and freebies. Candidate lists are also anticipated soon.

Tirunelveli Police have launched 'TDP News', a rebranded YouTube channel, to showcase their daily efforts, from recovering stolen goods to tackling cybercrime. District Superintendent V Prassanna Kumar aims to inform the public about the police's extensive work.

Chettan Super King: Malayali community across Tamil Nadu does a whistle podu for Sanju Samson as he pads up for Chennai Super Kings this IPL. The move has ignited unprecedented excitement, drawing a surge of media accreditation requests from Kerala. His presence, amplified by a significant Malayali population in Chennai, has transformed local fan support, with many switching allegiances to CSK. Samson's connection to the city and his recent T20 World Cup form further fuel expectations for a succ

India's first bullet train corridor, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, will soon feature an AI-driven system to detect track defects and component failures in real-time. Mounted on trains travelling at high speeds, sensors will identify potential issues before they escalate, automatically slowing trains if necessary and predicting maintenance needs weeks in advance to enhance safety and reduce costs.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin met with CPM state secretary P. Shanmugam to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming elections. Stalin offered five seats, one less than the 2021 allocation, citing alliance support. The CPM will discuss the offer with its state committee but affirmed its commitment to the DMK-led front.

AIADMK's Royapettah headquarters buzzes with activity as Edappadi K. Palaniswami hosts BJP's Piyush Goyal and allies for crucial seat-sharing talks. This follows high-level discussions in Delhi aimed at solidifying the alliance and countering political narratives. Formal agreements with key partners are expected today, reinforcing EPS's leadership.

Despite strong economic and social indicators, Tamil Nadu's fiscal health has declined, dropping to 13th in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index. The state's expenditure on growth and welfare, coupled with rising debt, has led to emerging fiscal pressures, impacting its financial stability and potential central tax devolution.