Tamil Nadu
AIADMK MLAs enter assembly in separate groups amid leadership split
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AIADMK legislators attended the Tamil Nadu assembly oath-taking in two separate groups on Monday, revealing a deepening divide in the party after securing 47 seats.
A fire broke out at a godown on the Tech Mahindra premises in Sholinganallur on Friday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
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A Mahila Court in Erode has sentenced a 31-year-old man to three years in jail for harassing a Class 8 student in Sathyamangalam in 2023. The court also imposed a fine and recommended compensation for the survivor.
After Tamil Nadu assembly elections, actor Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but short of majority. Despite Congress support, the governor sought proof of majority, prompting talks of a DMK-AIADMK alliance.
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Congress has decided to offer conditional support to TVK, which won 108 seats to become the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The condition is that TVK should not seek support from the lone BJP MLA or its allies. Governor has accepted M.K. Stalin's resignation.
Sattur MLA A.R.R. Raghuraman, from MDMK and elected on DMK symbol, joined the BJP on Tuesday. The switch occurred just before Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's election meeting in Sattur. Raghuraman cited lack of respect in the DMK regime.
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With Tamil Nadu heading to the polls on Thursday, Chennai residents have outlined expectations for the city's future, focusing on civic and infrastructure issues. A survey by Oorvani Foundation has shaped these into a 'Citizens’ Common Minimum Programme', highlighting drainage, road infrastructure, and sustainable waste management.
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