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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu Assembly elections

Topic: Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Vijay will rewrite Tamil Nadu politics. Get ready for long-term dominance

The political approach adopted by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has been measured and strategic. He isn't interested in confrontation and wants to work within the system.

AIADMK’s internal fractures out in the open, Shanmugam-led bloc of MLAs declares support for Vijay’s TVK

A bloc of around 30-36 MLAs said it was backing the TVK government to focus on AIADMK's electoral setbacks in Tamil Nadu

‘Effective oversight’: TVK chief Vijay to retain Perambur, quit Trichy East after dual win in TN polls

At a meeting with newly elected MLAs, TVK legislators back Vijay retaining Perambur, citing proximity to the secretariat, stronger urban base, and quicker response to constituents.

Virudhunagar factory blast: DMK stronghold simmers ahead of TN polls; workers demand safety, compensation

Virudhunagar factory blast that killed 23 people triggers political sparring ahead of voting day. AIADMK blames Stalin govt for not taking effective safety measures.

Stalin issues ‘final warning’ from Tamil Nadu on delimitation. ‘Every family will take to streets’

In a video message, the Tamil Nadu CM called the Centre’s special session an attempt to ‘bulldozing’ delimitation through parliament.

‘In Tamil Nadu, Vijay is family. TVK won’t fade away like other star parties’—treasurer Venkataramanan

Newbie TVK is betting big on Vijay wave, eyeing 50% vote share in assembly polls & placing itself as main contender to DMK & AIADMK. Venkataramanan says ‘we’ll form govt’.

Once the weathervane of Tamil Nadu politics, how Ramadoss lost his grip on PMK & its core Vanniyar base

Ahead of the 23 April polls, Ramadoss has sided with V.K. Sasikala. The alliance is seen as a ploy to enmesh Vanniyars and Thevars together, the communities both leaders represent.

Set to sit TN polls out, how Kamal Haasan’s MNM went from being challenger to DMK’s cheerleader

Kamal Haasan’s MNM will skip 2026 TN polls after failed seat talks with DMK, backing the alliance instead. The move follows his Rajya Sabha entry and suggests the party’s steady electoral retreat.

DMK’s reel politik: Tamil Nadu CM’s ‘Vibe with MKS’ is reaching out to young voters, with a selfie and strategy

Informal chats with influencers, athletes and children—Stalin and DMK's calculated pitch to Tamil Nadu's GenZ electorate and other young voters ahead of 23 April election.

Scrutiny of Vijay’s personal life derailing agenda ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, say TVK insiders

Actor-politician Vijay is facing uncomfortable questions as divorce proceedings & rumours about his personal life dominate headlines. Party insiders fear row could dent TVK’s messaging ahead of polls.

On Camera

Modi in Indo-Pacific, Jaishankar in Gulf—how India is rebuilding its strategic map

July could be busiest month for India’s diplomatic establishment as Narendra Modi and S Jaishankar cover major power centres globally. The visits are aimed at outreach and outcome.

UP has a new start-up policy. Prototype grant & seed funding doubled, directorate for coordination

The policy offers higher allowances, larger grants and financial incentives for entrepreneurs to strengthen the startup ecosystem and create large-scale employment opportunities.

NATO’s show of might ahead of Ankara summit: An ambitious arms deal amid Trump’s criticism

‘Security situation demands capabilities. The hum of machinery must become a roar,’ NATO chief Mark Rutte said as he announced 5 new military contracts. Drones and ISR take the lead.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.