Namesake Candidates Flood Tamil Nadu Elections, EC Acts

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, over 100 constituencies see proxy candidates with names mirroring prominent contenders, aiming to confuse voters. The Election Commission has introduced candidate photographs on EVMs to mitigate this confusion.

DMK, AIADMK Recalibrate Strategy in Tight Tamil Nadu Seats

DMK and AIADMK have adjusted their seat-sharing approach for 25 constituencies with narrow victory margins under 3,000 votes from 2021. Both parties are ceding seats to allies in weak areas while reclaiming key battlegrounds, setting up intense contests.

Ramadoss Seeks Urgent HC Hearing on PMK Symbol Freeze

PMK founder S Ramadoss approached the Madras High Court seeking an urgent hearing to freeze the party's mango election symbol, but the bench insisted on a formal petition. This follows a series of legal setbacks in his dispute with son Anbumani over party

CBI Court Convicts 11 in FCI Rice Procurement Scam

A special CBI court in Mohali has convicted nine FCI officials and two private rice millers for accepting substandard rice during the 2004-05 kharif season, causing financial loss to the exchequer.

Hazaribag's Neer Veer Chatbot for Water Grievances

Hazaribag district administration introduces a WhatsApp chatbot named Neer Veer to handle drinking water complaints during summer. Residents can report issues and track resolution in real-time via WhatsApp or helpline.

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