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The Times of India

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Why Tamil Nadu parties dont want to be reminded of past promises

Tamil Nadu's major political parties are strategically revising their election manifestos, dropping past promises like the Sethusamudram project and increased Muslim reservation. This pragmatic approach reflects shifting public sentiment and electoral calculations, with parties prioritizing issues likely to yield better electoral returns in the upcoming polls.

14 Apr 2026 4:22 pm
Engineering student kicks unexploded bomb during trek, dies in Tamil Nadu

A tragic incident unfolded near the Anumanthapuram firing range as an unexploded ordnance detonated, killing one engineering student and injuring four others. The group of students reportedly kicked the object on a forbidden hilltop, leading to the fatal blast. Investigations are underway to determine the origin of the explosive device.

14 Apr 2026 7:36 am
Chennai engineering student dies as ordnance lying on trek route explodes on being kicked

Police said the incident occurred at around 5.30pm when a group of six students climbed a hill located near the firing range without permission.

13 Apr 2026 11:57 pm
Tamil Nadu Election Manifestos: Environmental Promises and Climate Action

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are increasingly acknowledging climate change, with manifestos highlighting heat mitigation, electric vehicles, and water management. While DMK and AIADMK show improvements in environmental focus, concerns remain regarding past actions and the implementation of promises. Animal welfare receives minimal attention, though DMK proposes upgrades to veterinary hospitals and wildlife conflict reduction systems.

13 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
NTK's Seeman: Why Go It Alone? What's Behind the Bold Stand Against Freebies and Dravidian Politics?

e wants to legalize toddy, believes Dravidam is a stolen ideology, and does not see any difference between Congress and BJP. And despite an 8% vote share, NTK chief coordinator Seeman prefers to contest alone in elections for ideological reasons. We are not worried about whether we win. What matters is that the people must succeed, he says in an interview

13 Apr 2026 10:34 pm
I met Vijay with partys consent: Praveen Chakravarty says Congress workers are hapless, listless, demotivated

Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty reveals his meetings with TVK's Vijay were sanctioned by party leadership, aiming to strengthen Congress in Tamil Nadu. He admits dissatisfaction over the 28-seat deal and the lack of power-sharing, suggesting TVK was an 'other option' for a better outcome. Chakravarty defends dissent as a party tradition.

13 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
TTV realigns, Sasikala rebrands; TRB Rajaa faces new hurdles in Tamil Nadu elections

DMK's T R B Rajaa faces a tough re-election bid in Mannargudi, his home turf. The AIADMK-AMMK alliance, bolstered by AMMK's significant 2021 vote share, poses a strong challenge. Adding complexity, V K Sasikala's new party and actor Vijay's TVK could further fragment the vote, making this a closely watched contest.

13 Apr 2026 10:38 am
'Denied ticket, because I am Muslim': Hazeena Syed quits Tamil Nadu Congress, accuses Alka Lamba of harassment

Former Tamil Nadu Mahila Congress chief M Hazeena Syed has accused national president Alka Lamba of harassment, citing it as a primary reason for her resignation. Syed, who was denied an assembly ticket, also alleged financial impropriety by Lamba. Following Syed's resignation, Lamba announced her removal from the party, a move Syed deemed nonsensical.

13 Apr 2026 10:35 am
Tamil Nadu polls: MK Stalin slams EPS for silence mode on BJP atrocities

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin challenged AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami to clarify his stance on the Uniform Civil Code and the three-language policy, accusing him of silence on BJP's actions. Stalin also questioned Prime Minister Modi's inaction regarding Tamil fishermen and the delimitation issue, drawing parallels to a cricket match outcome.

13 Apr 2026 9:40 am
Piyush Goyal interview: I see no value in an alliance with TVK; BJP leadership does not either

Piyush Goyal stated that the NDA will form an AIADMK-led government in Tamil Nadu if they win, with the final decision on the government's nature to be made post-election. He emphasized collaborative development and dismissed any alliance with actor Vijay, asserting the people will wisely elect Edappadi Palaniswami as CM.

12 Apr 2026 10:10 pm