Tamil Nadu farmers leader P Ayyakannu said Saturday that 111 farmers from the State will contest against Modi from Varanasi. read more

The difference between the 2014 and the 2019 election is that the former was fought under when the Modi magic was in full swing. This time around, it is going to be based on the electoral strength of alliance partners. But the inherent contradictions... read more

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan said he won’t be indulging in horse-trading before the Lok Sabha elections. Haasan said his focus is on the state of Tamil Nadu and he will not be sold. “The theme is a better Tamil Nadu. Though people will say that this is about choosing the Prime Minister, I have chosen Tamil Nadu and that will happen via Delhi because I think whoever becomes the Prime Minister, my prime concern is Tamil Nadu and it will always be so,” he said. (Hindustan Times)read more

Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats and will vote in a single phase on April 18. read more

Congress president Rahul Gandhi interacted with students of a women’s college in Chennai on March 13. read more

Kanagaraj who represented Sulur Assembly constituency in the district, was reading a newspaper when he suddenly collapsed. read more

While chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami began his campaign in his native district Salem, DMK president MK Stalin launched his campaign in Thiruvarur Assembly constituency. read more

Several of the key promises made by both parties cannot be implemented because they come under Centre’s domain read more

The woman was later shifted to Chengalpattu Medical Hospital where the baby’s torso was removed. Her condition is stated to be normal. read more

TNUSRB Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board SI recruitment begins for 969 posts. Here’s the details. read more

After an increase in the haul of cash, liquor, drugs and precious metal seized by EC teams that are drawn from various government departments, the Commission has streamlined its election monitoring mechanism, drafting in more personnel to oversee spending... read more

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (AIADMK) released their party manifesto ahead of the general elections in Chennai today. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami & Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam released the manifesto. The manifesto promises national poverty eradication initiative among a slew of other things. AIADMK manifesto also promises to press for the release of the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The ruling party also vowed to demand to centre to link Cauvery and Godavari and strategies to distribute water to drought-hit areas. (Hindustan Times)read more

The AIADMK and the DMK released their manifestos on Tuesday. Both have made several common promises for the upcoming elections. read more

Parrikar, 63, a former defence minister, died on Sunday at his private residence in Dona Paula near the state capital after battling a pancreatic cancer. read more

The Congress has substantial presence in Karnataka (which it rules in an alliance with the Janata Dal-Secular) and Kerala (where it is the principal Opposition party), is in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, but is weak... read more