Stories from Chennai · India

A Class 12 student was killed in a road accident on the Ennore Expressway in Chennai. The student's classmate suffered minor injuries in the incident. The accident caused traffic disruptions in the area.

Election officials in Tamil Nadu have been replaced after being found sleeping on duty. The replacements were made to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. The incident occurred during a critical election period. This action follows concerns about the integrity of the election process. This incident raises questions about the integrity and diligence of election administration. The specific number of officials replaced was not mentioned. The decision was made by the Election Commission of India. New officials have been appointed to ensure fair conduct.

Sriram Panchu, an executive council member at Sai University, has resigned following allegations of sexual and academic misconduct against the Vice-Chancellor. The resignation highlights serious concerns within the university's administration. The university has launched an investigation into the claims. The university has not released specific details regarding the nature of the allegations. The university has confirmed the resignation and stated that an internal investigation is ongoing. The executive's departure was announced today. The university is located in India.

A crew member died and three others were injured after a cylinder blast during the shooting of an upcoming film. The incident occurred on the set of the film 'Killer', produced by Sree Gokulam Movies.

The date for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election was announced this evening. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party is expected to secure its first upper house seat. Elections were also announced for 51 urban bodies in Himachal Pradesh, with voting on May 17.

Election officials announced that the public can submit complaints related to elections directly or via telephone. This announcement was made in the context of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election date being declared. This measure aims to facilitate citizen reporting on election processes.

The Madras High Court has issued notices regarding a public interest litigation that alleges corrupt practices during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Notices were sent to Vijay, the Election Commission of India, M.K. Stalin, and Edappadi K.

The Election Commissioner held consultations in Chennai regarding the Assembly Elections scheduled for 2026. The Central Election Commission has also assigned the powers of district election commissions for the State Duma elections to regional and territorial election commissions. The deadline to regularize electoral titles in São Paulo is May 6th. Additionally, the election for the Vice Chairman of the National Assembly is set for April 8th, and election commission powers for Duma elections are being assigned to regional commissions. This meeting is part of the preparatory process for the elections.

A case has been filed against TVK leader Vijay for alleged election code violations. The case pertains to election activities in Tamil Nadu, India.

The Election Commissioner held consultations in Chennai regarding the upcoming Assembly Elections in 2026. This meeting is part of the preparations for the electoral process.