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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says even MGR did not get as many votes in his first election: ‘I am not comparing myself to him’

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says even MGR did not get as many votes in his first election: ‘I am not comparing myself to him’

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Weeks after assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held his first public rally as the CM in Tiruchirappalli on Monday, where he thanked the people for choosing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and shifting away from the DMK-AIADMK duopoly. (Also read: ‘Vijay left at peak of his career and stardom to serve people’: Ram Charan hails Tamil Nadu CM, wishes him all the best) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay addresses a public rally, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. (Handout via PTI Photo)(PTI06_01_2026_000325B) (Handout) What Vijay said Delivering an address, he took a jibe at political opponents, noting that while they had said that they would observe for the first six months, they couldn’t stay silent for 6 days. He also talked about the Tamil Nadu election results and said, “They said that even late CM MGR did not secure this much vote share in his very first election. Yet today, you have extended such tremendous support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. I am not comparing myself to M.G.R. M.G.R. is M.G.R., but I am …

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Leemarose trying her luck in DMK’s pocketborough Lalgudi constituency

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Leemarose trying her luck in DMK’s pocketborough Lalgudi constituency

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A view of Lalgudi Bus Terminal in Tiruchi district | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy The entry of Leemarose Martin, wife of lottery baron Santiago Martin, who is testing electoral battle on the AIADMK ticket, has made the Lalgudi constituency as one of the keenly watched constituencies in the State. Ever since the AIADMK nominated Ms. Leemarose, who was born in Devakottai, the cadres have been canvassing votes for her by visiting each and every village in the constituency. The reception that she receives in villages has enthused the workers of the AIADMK, which has not won the seat since 2006. They work overtime to secure victory for Ms. Rose, the wealthiest candidate in the Assembly elections. Published – April 21, 2026 10:06 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay says he ‘left luxurious life’ solely for the people: ‘Do you want Stalin, who runs an anti-people government, or Vijay, who loves all?’ | Tamil News

Vijay says he ‘left luxurious life’ solely for the people: ‘Do you want Stalin, who runs an anti-people government, or Vijay, who loves all?’ | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiMar 29, 2026 02:32 PM IST Marking the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) official entry into the poll race, the party’s founding president, actor-turned-politician Vijay, announced their candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, scheduled to be held on April 23 in a single phase. Asserting that it will be a direct battle between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, and the TVK, he implied that neither the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) nor the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will make any impact in the impending polls. Speaking on the occasion, he noted, “This is an election for a generation.” He added, “I have left my luxurious life and come here just for you… to repay you. Bearing all the pains in my heart, I stand here solely for you. I will never betray you with lies. Some say it’s a four-way battle, while some others say it’s 40. No matter what anyone says, this election is a two-cornered fight between TVK and DMK.” Must …

Amit Shah Trains Guns On CM Stalin, Son Udhayanidhi In Tiruchirappalli | India News

Amit Shah Trains Guns On CM Stalin, Son Udhayanidhi In Tiruchirappalli | India News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 19:07 IST Addressing a rally in Tiruchirappalli, Shah launched a sharp attack at DMK government and said that MK Stalin’s sole objective is to make his son the Chief Minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Tiruchirappalli on Sunday for a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, launched a scathing attack at the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin. Shah claimed that there is “no guarantee of the safety of mothers and sisters in Tamil Nadu” and accused CM Stalin of focusing only on political succession. “Stalin’s sole objective is to make his son the Chief Minister,” Shah said. Amit Shah On Two-Day Visit To Tamil Nadu After arriving in Tamil Nadu, Shah was received at the airport by senior party leaders and Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan. Party workers and supporters gathered at the airport to welcome the Home Minister as he began his visit, which is seen as significant ahead of upcoming political activities in the …

After Mid-Air Scare, Air India Express Flight Lands Safely In Trichy

After Mid-Air Scare, Air India Express Flight Lands Safely In Trichy

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The Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah flight had 144 passengers on board. An Air India Express flight which reported a hydraulic failure shortly after take-off from the Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu has landed safely. The flight, AXB 613, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, had taken off at 5.40 pm. After the snag was reported, the plane was asked to turn back, but because it was not advisable to attempt a precautionary landing with full fuel on board, the pilots burned some of it by maintaining a holding pattern some distance from Tiruchirappalli. The plane remained airborne for over two and a half hours, finally landing at 8.15 pm to cheers and clapping from passengers. Reports about a possible problem with the landing gear began trickling in around 7.50 pm and the Tiruchirappalli airport made preparations for an emergency landing, keeping several ambulances on standby  Sources said the pilot remained in constant communication with Air Traffic Control and permission was granted for a belly landing if needed, but a successful normal landing …

Air India Tiruchi-Sharjah flight faces mid-air glitch, lands safely at Tiruchirappalli airport

Air India Tiruchi-Sharjah flight faces mid-air glitch, lands safely at Tiruchirappalli airport

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The Air India Express flight from Trichy to Sharjah faced hydraulic failure. Photo: Special Arrangement A Sharjah-bound flight from Tiruchirappalli returned to the Tiruchirappalli International Airport for an an emergency landing after it developed a mid-air technical glitch shortly after departure on Friday (October 11, 2024) evening. “The Tiruchi-Sharjah Air India Express flight (AXB 613) just made an emergency landing at the Tiruchi International Airport after turning back mid-air due to a technical glitch. Aircraft made a normal landing and all passengers are safe,” Airport Director G. Gopalakrishnan told The Hindu. The Air India Express flight returned to the airport due to an extended landing gear. It landed safely after hovering over the airport for over two hours. Ambulances and first responders rushed to the airport after the Air India Express flight from Tiruchi-Sharjah was grounded due to a technical glitch. | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy Fire tenders, rescue personnel and ambulances have been rushed to the airport, police added. (With inputs from PTI) Published – October 11, 2024 08:33 pm IST Source link

What is hydraulic failure in aircraft as Air India Express flight faces mid-air glitch in Tiruchirappalli – India TV

What is hydraulic failure in aircraft as Air India Express flight faces mid-air glitch in Tiruchirappalli – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at the Tiruchirappalli Airport. A Sharjah-bound flight from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli experienced a mid-air technical glitch shortly after takeoff on Friday evening, according to police officials. With 141 passengers onboard, the flight took off from Trichy airport for Sharjah at 5.43 pm but soon developed a technical snag, they added. Preliminary reports indicate that the issue is related to the aircraft’s hydraulic systems, a crucial component for controlling key operations, including landing. In the wake of the potential emergency, fire tenders, rescue teams, and ambulances were deployed to the airport to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. However, the flight made an emergency landing at the Tiruchirappalli Airport.  What is hydraulic failure in aircraft? Hydraulic failure in an aircraft refers to the malfunction or loss of hydraulic systems, which are critical for controlling various components such as landing gear, brakes, flaps, and flight control surfaces. These systems use pressurised fluid to operate mechanisms that are essential for manoeuvring and safely landing the aircraft. Hydraulic …

Bharathidasan University staff protest move to pay guest lecturers’ salaries

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Over 400 teaching and administrative staff of Bharathidasan University held a sit-in demonstration on the varsity’s premises in Tiruchi on Thursday to protest against sanctioning of one month’s salary for guest lecturers working in its former constituent colleges. They later withdrew their agitation after they were apparently promised that a decision would be taken after getting funds from the government. BDU had paid the salaries of guest lecturers who worked in the constituent colleges that were converted into government colleges in 2019, until September 2023. Guest lecturers and administrative staff of 10 colleges previously under BDU had been affected by the non-payment of salaries and had been protesting about this in recent weeks. As an interim measure, the university had decided to release the payment of one month’s salary to the guest lecturers, but this was objected to by BDU staff associations who resorted to a protest on Thursday. A team of officials, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Finance Committee met the protesting university staff. In a statement issued later, the BDU Staff Welfare Association …

Free eye camp held for The Hindu Group’s distribution agents

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M.D.K. Ramalingam, medical director, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital in Tiruchi, presents a beneficiary with the Privilege Cards distributed as part of The Hindu Group’s 146th anniversary celebration on Friday. L. N. Ganapathy Subramanian, assistant manager of the hospital, and B. Ashok are seen. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A free eye camp was organised by The Hindu Group of Publications for agents, sub-agents, and retailers engaged in distributing its products here on Friday as part of the company’s 146th anniversary, observed as Values Day. The eye camp was organised at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Thillai Nagar, in the city. ‘Privilege Cards’, which entitle beneficiaries and their family members to avail free check-up and discounts on surgery and opticals, were distributed to The Hindu Group’s agents at the programme. Approximately 1,300 families are expected to benefit under the initiative. The concessions can be availed till December 31, 2026. In his address, M.D.K. Ramalingam, Medical Director, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, elaborated on ways to take care of one’s eyesight. Hospital assistant manager L.N. Ganapathy Subramanian was present. …

190 kg banned tobacco substances seized in a container lorry at Tiruchi

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Food Safety officials team seizing banned tobacco substances in a container lorry at Tiruchi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A Food Safety and Drug Administration department team seized 190 kg of banned tobacco substances in a container lorry at a parcel office near Panjapur in the city on Wednesday. Acting on information, the team went to the parcel office and checked the container lorry and found banned tobacco substances inside. The vehicle and the tobacco substances were seized and handed over to the E. Pudur police station. A complaint was lodged with the E. Pudur police station against four persons, including the parcel office manager P. Karunanidhi and driver Senthil for their connivance in the sale of the banned substances, according to a press release from R. Ramesh Babu, Designated Officer, Food Safety Department. Published – September 12, 2024 06:22 pm IST Source link