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    Tamil Nadu

    With free LPG and fridges, AIADMK reignites debate on pre-poll freebie promises

    Mahalingam Ponnusamy
    26 March 2026 8:50 AM IST

    While welfare schemes build human capacity via education and healthcare, freebies deliver short-term material relief without corresponding returns, say critics

    LPG and free fridges: AIADMK reignites debate on pre-poll freebie promises
    Elections 2026
    TN elections: Vijay Perambur, NDA hands seat to PMK
    Elections 2026

    As Vijay looks set to contest from Perambur, NDA hands the seat to PMK

    25 March 2026 5:46 PM IST
    1,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen Iran, says MP
    Tamil Nadu

    Over 1,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded in Iran, says MP

    25 March 2026 4:11 PM IST
    Edapadi K Palaniswami
    Elections 2026

    TN elections: AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates

    25 March 2026 11:18 AM IST
    Tamil Nadu polls: Why Kamal Haasans party decided not to field candidates

    Tamil Nadu polls: Why Kamal Haasan's party decided not to field candidates

    24 March 2026 9:07 PM IST
    Tamil Nadu assembly elections

    Tamil Nadu polls: DMK allots 10 seats to DMDK, highest after Congress’s 28

    24 March 2026 8:18 PM IST
    DMK VCK seat sharing agreement

    TN Assembly poll: VCK to contest 8 seats after sealing seat pact with DMK

    24 March 2026 2:49 PM IST
    BTech student dies after alleged assault by cops in Bhopal; 2 constables suspended

    Nine cops convicted in 2020 Tamil Nadu custodial torture-death case

    23 March 2026 7:46 PM IST
    NDA finalises seat sharing for Tamil Nadu polls; AIADMK gets 178 seats, BJP 27

    NDA finalises seat sharing for Tamil Nadu polls; AIADMK gets 178 seats, BJP 27

    23 March 2026 5:46 PM IST
    Tamil Nadu will reject DMK-Congress, NDA will sweep election, claims Piyush Goyal

    Tamil Nadu will reject DMK-Congress, NDA will sweep election, claims Piyush Goyal

    23 March 2026 2:57 PM IST
    MK Stalin

    DMK offers 5 seats to CPI(M) in Tamil Nadu poll talks, Left party yet to decide

    22 March 2026 6:46 PM IST
    T Velmurugan

    Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi exits DMK alliance, cites ‘big brother’ approach

    22 March 2026 4:36 PM IST
    2026 TN elections: TVK Vijay women

    Vijay making a dent in women’s vote base after Jayalalithaa: Psephologist

    22 March 2026 4:00 PM IST
    DMK ally T Velmurugan quits SPA before 2026 TN elections

    DMK ally blames party's 'big brother attitude,' exits alliance ahead of TN polls

    22 March 2026 12:12 PM IST
    kannada language row tn some political parties kamal haasan

    Why Kamal Haasan’s MNM is ready to compromise on number of seats but not symbol

    Mahalingam Ponnusamy
    22 March 2026 8:36 AM IST

    Symbol has gained strong recognition among voters and workers, especially after MNM crossed the 4 pc vote threshold in the last Assembly and Lok Sabha...

    Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands: Does caste matter in TN polls anymore?

    Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands: Does caste matter in TN polls anymore?

    21 March 2026 8:35 PM IST
    Campaign spending gap highlights money influence in Tamil Nadu elections

    Tamil Nadu election spending: Rs 40 lakh cap vs Rs 5 crore reality

    21 March 2026 6:58 PM IST
    EPS, Uniform Civil Code

    AIADMK likely to contest 170 seats in TN polls as NDA seat-sharing talks progress

    21 March 2026 3:39 PM IST
    FLO Flo Chennai gets new leadership

    FICCI FLO Chennai hosts Change of Guard event: 'New leadership, same commitment'

    21 March 2026 9:52 AM IST
    Edappadi K Palaniswami

    Breaking from Jayalalithaa’s tradition, EPS camps in Delhi for seat-sharing talks

    20 March 2026 8:38 PM IST
    Women disrespected by Tamil Nadu politicians

    TN politicians 'worship' women on stage, and demean them at the same mic

    20 March 2026 4:00 PM IST
    PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss

    PMK chief Anbumani attacks DMK govt over Tuticorin rape-murder case

    20 March 2026 2:00 PM IST
    AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing, announce constituencies in 4 days, says Palaniswami

    AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing, announce constituencies in 4 days, says Palaniswami

    20 March 2026 9:51 AM IST
    Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

    Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

    20 March 2026 6:30 AM IST
    R Kannan Interview

    VV Swaminathan at 100: Tracing the legacy of a Dravidian movement pioneer

    19 March 2026 3:10 PM IST
    Election 2026: TN’s ₹50,000 cash limit triggers trade crisis, public outcry

    TN's traders, farmers, ordinary people bear brunt of election cash crackdown

    19 March 2026 3:02 PM IST
    Vijay, TVK

    TN Assembly elections: Vijay declares TVK to go solo

    18 March 2026 7:58 PM IST
    Ramu Manivannan discussing welfare and freebies

    Welfare vs freebies: Political scientist Manivannan flags risks to TN’s growth

    18 March 2026 6:10 PM IST
    Vijay attacks DMK and ADMK

    Vijay was offered CM post, declined, says TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna

    18 March 2026 1:20 PM IST
    Sahitya Akademi winner S Tamilselvan

    Creative freedom is under threat in this country: Sahitya Akademi winner S Tamilselvan

    18 March 2026 1:04 PM IST
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