The Times of India

Karur district has recorded the highest percentage of polling, with 91.97%, while Salem witnessed a total voting percentage of 90.23%.

The arrested man has been identified as S Sakthivel, 35.

When he insisted on the CCTV footage, polling officials asked Praveen to vote under the same slip and that they would cancel the false vote.

The village has 956 registered voters, and all of them boycotted the election.

This represents 4.71 cr voters out of the total electorate of 5.73 crore in 234 constituencies.

Velumani, who is AIADMKs Thondamuthur candidate, cast his vote with his family at Sugunapuram Government School early in the day.

Kangayam constituency in Tirupur district saw over 78% of the electorate casting their votes, while the Bhavani constituency in Erode recorded 77.64%.

The estimated poll percentage released by the Election Commission of India at 1.32pm for Chennai district showed that Virugambakkam recorded the highest turnout at 59.3%, followed closely by T Nagar (Thiyagarayanagar) at 58.01%.

Voters said that they were initially told the issue would be resolved within 30 minutes.

As the countdown to polling day ticks down to just 24 hours, dedicated party volunteers are hitting the streets to ensure that every voter makes it to the polling station. In a bid to simplify the voting experience, officials have rolled out an innovative colour-coding system that allows for quick identification of booth locations.

Annamalai raised several concerns about the conduct of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election, including alleged electoral malpractice and logistical shortcomings.

In a surprisingly muted environment, this election unfolded where parties presented alluring incentives and leaders engaged in spirited manifesto debates. Despite efforts to ignite passion around key issues, the campaign primarily focused on concrete matters. Voter turnout is projected to be robust, but what this means for the current administration remains to be seen.

Deepika and the groom, Anand of Tirupur, walked straight to polling station wearing garlands. She cast her vote while he waited outside.

Officials from the Election Commission and the Indian Information Service briefed the delegates on various aspects of the electoral process.

Between 9 am and 11 am, voter turnout in all the 16 assembly constituencies in Chennai almost doubled, rising from the mid-teens to the mid-30s and brushing 40% in a few segments,

Prominent political leaders, including Chief Minister M K Stalin, C Joseph Vijay, and Edappadi K Palaniswami, cast their votes across Tamil Nadu. Leaders expressed confidence in their respective party's victory, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process. Several leaders also voiced their opinions on the election's significance and potential outcomes.

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay has urged the Election Commission to extend voting hours by two hours, citing widespread transport disruptions and slow polling across Tamil Nadu. He highlighted thousands of stranded voters due to bus diversions for poll duty, calling it an assault on voting rights.

Tamil Nadu's intense election campaign has concluded. The M K Stalin-led Secular Progressive Alliance has an edge. Edappadi K Palaniswami's National Democratic Alliance is a contender. Actor Vijay's TVK could influence the outcome. The election hinges on governance, identity, and federalism debates. Voters await the final decision.

Tamil cinema's deep connection to politics is highlighted by the recent leak of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan'. This incident exposes structural weaknesses in content security within the industry, from post-production to distribution, raising concerns about the future of film content protection.

DMK's Kanimozhi Karunanidhi frames the 2026 election as a fight for Tamil Nadu's identity against the BJP's centralizing agenda. She highlights the state's safety record, refutes corruption allegations, and defends welfare schemes as economic stimulus, emphasizing the Dravidian model's focus on federalism and social justice.

Asserting his authority over the faction he heads, Ramadoss says he still controlled OMK and, if necessary, will pass on control to his daughter, with his grandson supporting her in managing party affairs.

The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan made the observation while dismissing a plea moved by A Hari Nadar, who faces about 24 criminal cases and is currently lodged in the Puzhal Central Prison in connection with a cheating case.

A Chennai-based dermatologist says he has had politicians knocking on his door from the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin concluded his 20-day campaign by promising to launch the 'Illatharasi' scheme, offering 8,000 coupons to women, as his first act if re-elected. He expressed his deep affection for his Kolathur constituency, calling it his favorite child within Chennai.

Anna Nagar's upcoming election features a multi-cornered contest, moving beyond its Dravidian stronghold history. While DMK and AIADMK vie for dominance, the emergence of TVK and NTK adds significant uncertainty. Voters here prioritize pressing civic issues like infrastructure and sanitation over broad ideologies, making the race unpredictable.

In Sholinganallur, voters are demanding solutions for civic issues like water and sewage, with a growing openness to new parties. While traditional parties' vote share has dropped, the practicality of who can form the government and secure big-ticket projects remains a key consideration for the electorate.

Tragedy struck as three young men died and one was seriously injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bus near Hosur. The group was traveling from Bengaluru to their village to vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The accident occurred early Wednesday morning, leaving their families and community in grief.

Voters in Chennai on April 23rd face a challenging election day with IMD predicting sweltering heat and high humidity. Expect daytime temperatures around 37-38C, with feels-like temperatures soaring to 40-41C in coastal areas due to humidity. Interior districts are set to be even hotter. Light rain is possible in some southern and delta regions.

As election campaigns conclude, political parties in Chennai shift focus to hyper-local, booth-level operations. Volunteers and agents are coordinating extensively, distributing slips, and ensuring voters reach polling stations. Parties like DMK and AIADMK have deployed thousands of booth-level agents and volunteers to manage voter verification and assist citizens, with specific roles for internal and external party members.

Chennai is on high alert with 23,000 state police and 31 CAPF companies deployed to ensure peaceful elections. Authorities have identified 199 vulnerable and 918 vulnerable polling stations, with additional forces from neighboring states. Mobile teams are managing EVM transport, and preventive measures are in place for sensitive areas and voters.

Tamil Nadu witnessed a fierce multi-pronged campaign war as key political figures battled for supremacy. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led the charge against the BJP and AIADMK, while Edappadi K. Palaniswami countered with attacks on governance. Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin engaged younger voters with distinct campaign styles.

Tamil Nadu has seized Rs 1,262 crore in cash, gold, liquor, and drugs ahead of the April 23 polls. The state has 5.73 crore voters, including over 14.5 lakh first-time voters, with 75,064 polling stations set up. Security measures include 300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and 83,875 local police personnel.