The Times of India

Election officials in Namakkal district intercepted a large cardboard box containing 100 new saris, reportedly intended for voter distribution. The seizure occurred in Tiruchengodu after a tip-off, leading to DMK members abandoning the goods and fleeing. Police have registered a case against a local DMK ward member as investigations continue into the alleged gift distribution.

The court then imposed Rs 1 lakh cost on a petitioner, Jesudass Cornelius, who wanted a direction to the Tiruvallur district collector to maintain the land earmarked for public purposes in Veeraraghavan village, Thiruverkadu, as a park and playground. The judge imposed the cost, terming the petition as one filed with mala fide intent to trigger communal tension.

The campaign was held at Jawahar Street in Bharathi Nagar, located next to the partys election office.

The suit has been posted for hearing on April 22.

Ramadoss fainted during a campaign in Salem on Sunday (April 12) and was admitted to Apollo Hospitals. He was discharged on Thursday.

Udhayanidhi made this attack on former chief minister and AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami while campaigning for DMK candidate K V K Sabari Karthikeyan in Kinathukadavu constituency in Coimbatore.

Parliament considers crucial delimitation bills, raising concerns for democratic legitimacy and India's federal balance. These proposals could alter political power distribution significantly. The article argues for careful deliberation and public consultation before any constitutional changes are enacted. Statesmanship demands scrutiny, not speed, to ensure fairness and preserve the Union's integrity.

Campaigning for AIADMK and BJP candidates on V K K Menon Road, EPS said it was out of fear of losing the election that CM M K Stalin was spreading a false propaganda that the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies would affect Tamil Nadu.

According to petitioner B R Aravindakshan, donors were not transparently informed whether their contributions towards Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao or Kisan Seva actually reached any govt account for those schemes. Contributions were treated solely as party funds, thereby potentially amounting to cheating and criminal breach of trust.

Investigators said he copied the film to a pen drive, converted it into a complete movie file and shared it with two associates. The co-accused then circulated the pirated version through online portals, leading to its widespread distribution.

BJP's attempt to leverage the Karthigai Deepam controversy in Thiruparankundram for electoral gain appears to be faltering. Despite highlighting the issue, even allies like AIADMK have distanced themselves, focusing instead on development and welfare. Other parties and voters remain largely unmoved, prioritizing religious harmony and governance over the religious dispute.

TVK president Vijay faces a case for allegedly flouting poll permissions. Officials state a roadshow was conducted instead of the approved event, breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Police have registered a case and are investigating, reviewing video evidence to determine the violation's scope. Further action awaits investigation outcomes.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a protest against the proposed delimitation bill by hoisting black flags and burning copies of the bill. He warned that the bill would drastically reduce the representation of South Indian states. Stalin urged citizens to join the statewide protest, comparing it to the anti-Hindi agitation of the past.