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After two bypolls in TN, TVK 109 not out
CHENNAI: TVK cleared its first litmus test barely five months after forming the govt in Tamil Nadu, winning the bypolls in two assembly constituencies.
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Politics
AIADMK defectors win bypolls in Tamil Nadu, help CM Vijay's TVK strengthen position
The party’s tally has risen to 109 seats, while five vacancies leave the 234-member House with a majority mark of 115.
Education
Bar leaders meet minister for law to protect advocates
Tamil Nadu Bar federation submits draft TN Advocates (Protection) Act to law minister C T R Nirmal Kumar, seeking safeguards amid assaults and threats.
Education
Show same zeal in providing infra as in collecting taxes, HC tells GCC
Madras High Court raps Tamil Nadu govt and Greater Chennai Corporation for poor civic infrastructure, orders action report in 2 weeks on encroachments and footpaths.
Politics
TVK Wins Both Bypolls In Tamil Nadu: What It Means For AIADMK, DMK
The victories take TVK's strength from 107 to 109 in the 234-member Assembly, still nine short of the majority mark of 118. The party will now look towards five other vacant seats that could go to by-elections soon, including…
Politics
Ruling parties sweep bypolls as BJP bags Bengal seats, TVK wins in Tamil Nadu
The BJP captured Rejinagar, Nandigram and Nagaon, while Vijay’s TVK won Madurantakam and Dharapuram in its first electoral test since the assembly polls.
Lifestyle
Krispy Kreme Launches in Coimbatore, Deepening its Presence in South India
Krispy Kreme, the iconic American doughnut brand, is expanding its presence in India with its entry into Coimbatore. The brand will launch across three locations:Brookefields Mall, Prozone Mall and Coimbatore Airport. Six…
Lifestyle
Sollathigaram | "இது தவெகவுக்கு எச்சரிக்கையான தேர்தல்..." - Dr.ஆர்.கே. ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் | CM Vijay
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Politics
TVK joins ruling parties’ bypoll win streak, but with narrow margins
By-elections in the State have often turned into opportunities for ruling parties to reinforce their political dominance. From the AIADMK’s sweeping victories under J Jayalalithaa to the DMK’s uninterrupted bypoll success in its…
India
Karnataka seizes 565 tonnes of subsidised rice meant for public distribution
Karnataka seized 565 tonnes of subsidised PDS rice worth ₹1.34 crore over an alleged racket diverting FCI grain for illegal export to Africa via Chennai port.
India
Vijay's magic continues in Tamil Nadu, TVK wins both bypolls to boost numbers in assembly
In Dharapuram, TVK candidate P Sathyabama initially faced a see-saw battle with the AIADMK but later established a clear lead to secure victory.
India
Apply for Executive MBA at IIT-Madras by October 26
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) has invited applications for its two-year Executive MBA (EMBA) programme for working professionals, with the last date to apply set for October 26 and classes scheduled to…
Politics
Tamil Nadu By Election Results 2026: TVK’s Thalapathy Vijay Party Leaders Win Dharapuram and Madurantakam Bypoll Elections, Defeating DMK & AIADMK – Check Vote Margin, Vote Counts, Candidates & More
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) swept both the Dharapuram (SC) and Madurantakam (SC) Assembly by-elections on 9 October 2026, defeating their closest rivals from the DMK and AIADMK.
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CM Vijay Blast Viral Reply | "2 நாள் பரப்புரையை கேலி செய்தோருக்கு பதிலடி- CM கொடுத்த மாஸ் Reply!"
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hails TVK’s bypoll wins as victory for people, political decorum
In a statement on X, Mr. Vijay claimed the TVK had won without distributing money to voters or resorting to inducements
Politics
Tamil Nadu bypoll results: TVK leads in Madurantakam, Dharapuram seats
The bypolls in the two constituencies were necessitated after Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, who had won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, respectively, as AIADMK candidates in the 2026 Assembly elections, resigned…
India
Bypoll results 2026: Ruling parties hold sway in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry
NEW DELHI: Ruling parties in their respective states continued to hold their ground as votes were counted in the bypolls on Friday, October 9.
Politics
By-Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP To Sweep Assam, Bengal, Vijay's TVK Leads In Tamil Nadu
By-Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates, Nandigram, Rejinagar, Nagaon, Dharapuram, Madurantakam And Thattanchavady Vote Counting: The votes were cast on October 6.
