Chennai: Where a candidate’s name, symbol and photograph figure on the electronic voting machine (EVM) is decided by process laid down in the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, and the Election Commission’s own manual.Candidates of recognised national and state parties form the first block. Next come candidates of…
Coimbatore: State BJP vice-president and actor Khushbu Sundar on Friday said the former chief minister, the late J Jayalalithaa, had set a benchmark for how courageous a woman should be.Campaigning for Vanathi Srinivasan at Venkittapuram and Kovilmedu in Coimbatore North constituency, Khushbu claimed that women’s safety in TN has become a serious concern. “Today, women…
Chennai: Election flying squad officials seized 2 lakh in cash and a voters’ list from an AIADMK functionary and 21,000 from a BJP functionary during vehicle checks in Kodambakkam. Cases were registered against the functionaries for violation of election norms.The seizures were made during a vehicle check held at the Trustpuram traffic junction in Kodambakkam…
Chennai: Brushing aside talk of anti-incumbency, Velachery MLA Aassan Maulaana, who is seeking a re-election, asserts there is no anger against him on the ground. In an interaction with TOI during his campaign, the Congress candidate said he was confident of winning by a comfortable margin.You received backlash for saying in 2023 that floodwater will…
Chennai: Elections bring promises, but little relief, says a 28-year-old Kalaivani, staring at sewage-mixed rainwater stagnating outside her home in Thideer Nagar for days. “The water stays for at least three days. The smell never goes away,” she says, pointing to the clogged drains near the Adyar River. Her frustration mirrors that of many residents…
Villupuram: PMK founder S Ramadoss, 86, cast his postal ballot from his farmhouse on Friday, assisted by polling officers and a videographer. He told reporters he was hurt that neither Anbumani nor his family visited him during his recent hospitalization, saying, “They are merely waiting for my end to take full control.” He added, “I…
Chennai: Madras high court on Friday disposed of a plea moved by a lawyer alleging distribution of money through QR code by AIADMK in Chennai Harbour constituency, as ECI informed the court that an immediate inspection by the flying squad of ECI found no such material as alleged and, that an FIR has been registered…
Chennai: A 17-year-old boy was apprehended for assaulting a woman traffic constable after being stopped for traffic violations at Vyasarpadi Market Junction on Thursday evening.The victim, Pooma Sri, 28, a Grade II constable attached to the Vyasarpadi traffic enforcement wing, was on duty around 5pm when she intercepted a scooter coming in the wrong direction…
Chennai: Krafton is sharpening its push into India’s fledgling game development ecosystem, expanding its startup incubation programme to help early-stage game studios market and distribute their titles. The South Korean gaming giant has launched the third cohort of its Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI), onboarding four startups, including one building a PC game. Each studio…
M K Stalin and Rahul Gandhi (File photo) CHENNAI: Chief minister M K Stalin and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had spoken over phone on Thursday morning on the delimitation bill. However, the two leaders will not be sharing stage on Saturday when Rahul will be visiting Tamil Nadu for campaigning.“The chief minister discussed delimitation issues,…
