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Tamil Nadu has instructed fair price shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift hamper tokens by January 2nd for distribution to approximately 2 crore beneficiaries. Tokens will be delivered door-to-door to rice ration cardholders and Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, with a staggered collection system to prevent overcrowding. Shops must ensure adequate hamper stocks and daily token issuance updates.
In Tamil Nadu, the political arena is witnessing a swift transformation through the integration of AI, evolving from a mere curiosity to an essential campaign asset. With technologies like deepfakes and AI-crafted speeches at their disposal, political parties are enhancing voter engagement through tailored communications, igniting discussions around ethics and the urgency for adaptation.