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Interview | IUML’s first woman MLA Fathima Thahiliya prioritises Bill against cyber bullying
Kerala’s quiet churn leaves smaller parties either back in play or off the map
In South India, doctor visits cost less, while hospital admissions cost the most in the country
As Vijay seeks support for TVK government, Congress sees ‘secular’ excuse to split from DMK
Vijay thanks Tamil Nadu voters for TVK’s ‘historic mandate’, credits young voters
When TVK won with a single vote: Wafer thin margins of Tamil Nadu assembly polls 2026
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NIA files charges against three, including Hyderabad doctor, over bioterrorism conspiracy
TVK functionary sexually assaults 10-year-old girl in Chennai on polling day, arrested
Congress steps up CM selection process in Kerala, CLP meet on Thursday
Eggs were supposed to fix child stunting; in Hyderabad, researchers found supply chains were risking it
Weather update: Forecast for Southern cities on 6 May
Vijay thanks PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi before thanking voters for Tamil Nadu mandate
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Replug: Why PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram is legally redundant, infructuous
Irrespective of the merits and demerits of the Commission’s findings, the report could be “thrown out” for not following the principle laid down in the Act and reiterated by courts.
Opinion
Popularity contest vs political clarity: Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026 in a nutshell
Travel across Tamil Nadu and you will see three types of voters: First, generational voters who won’t shift sides. Second, voters with great clarity on why they are choosing who they are and assessing the best possible political option this election. Third, blind voters who have no logical reason for why they are choosing who they are choosing.
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DMK’s welfare schemes, Vijay’s ‘change’, AIADMK’s legacy: Who will Tamil Nadu women vote for?
South First spoke with several women in Tamil Nadu to understand which party’s promises are resonating with them and where their support lies.
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150 years of performance: Swan Lake, the triumph of a classical ballet and its composer
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Is India’s electoral credibility under siege?
Opinions
Is India’s electoral credibility under siege?
Duopoly fatigue, cult worship and anti-incumbency shape Tamil Nadu 2026 verdict
Verdict 2026: A four-state rebuff, Assam’s singular endorsement—and the rise of credible alternatives
Rediscovering Ambedkar’s pragmatism for contemporary India
INDIA bloc at the crossroads: Why a Janata-style consolidation remains elusive
Under Siege, Still Supreme: Mamata transformed into a protagonist of many women leaders in India
International Workers’ Day Special: Labour rights are no longer a linear question
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States
Andhra Pradesh
TTD ghee adulteration report blames Board, ex-EO for lapses
Andhra Pradesh
Sachin Tendulkar at Andhra University centenary spotlights N Lokesh’s ‘cricket diplomacy’
Andhra Pradesh
Coming of age: Nara Lokesh’s elevation marks generational shift in TDP
Andhra Pradesh
Bullet train to link Amaravati with Hyderabad, Chennai announced
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Jyothi journalist murdered while on a morning walk in Chittoor
Andhra Pradesh
Lokesh says Google AI Hub will place Visakhapatnam on global tech map
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh allots 20 acres to Infosys in Vizag for IT campus, 7K jobs expected
Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation for $15 billion AI cloud hub in Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
HRF seeks suspension of clearances for Adani data centres in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Sudden fuel scarcity in Andhra Pradesh triggers crisis; govt scrambles to restore normalcy
Andhra Pradesh
Midnight rule relaxed: Andhra Pradesh eases burden on excise staff after tragic incident
Andhra Pradesh