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R.S. Murugan of TVK secured victory in the Ottapidaram (SC) constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, defeating S Subramanian (DMK) and Thachai N Ganesharaja (AIADMK) by a margin of 11,414 votes. Meanwhile, Nainar Nagendran of BJP currently holds the Tirunelveli Assembly seat, having won in 2021.

Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam achieved a stunning debut, securing 14 out of 16 Chennai seats, even unseating the Chief Minister. The party credits its success to a strong appeal among Dalit voters, fishermen, and urban electorates seeking change, amplified by targeted digital campaigns and welfare promises resonating with women.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

AIADMK candidate Elamathi Subramanian collapsed from heat exhaustion during a campaign near Thanjavur. Her political rivals, DMK's Govi Chezhian and Congress MP R Sudha, visited her in the hospital. After receiving care, Subramanian, experiencing dizziness, resumed her campaign, thanking well-wishers for their concern.

Chinna Marumagal, the beloved Tamil serial starring Navin Kumar and Swetha, has achieved a remarkable 400-episode milestone. This emotional family drama, which premiered in January 2023, captivates audiences with its compelling narrative of Tamilselvi, a village girl determined to become a doctor against her family's conservative views and an arranged marriage.

TCS Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed deep concern over sexual harassment allegations at the Nashik office, assuring a thorough probe led by the COO. Action is underway against accused employees, with a zero-tolerance policy emphasized. An Assistant General Manager, also on the POSH committee, faces charges of abetting harassment and has been remanded in police custody.

A tip-off about a Hindu woman observing Ramzan fasts at a TCS Nashik BPO unit triggered a police investigation. Undercover operations led to arrests of seven employees amid allegations of sexual exploitation, religious coercion, and workplace harassment. TCS has suspended employees and launched an internal probe.

In a bold move ahead of the elections, DMK has rolled out its roster of 164 candidates, blending experienced stalwarts with more than 60 fresh entrants eager to make their mark. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin championed the 'mega mega alliance' during the campaign kickoff, setting sights on the western region.

The ruling DMK has strategically fielded candidates in Chennai's core seats, largely avoiding alliances and setting up direct contests with AIADMK in 12 out of 15 seats. The party has introduced fresh faces, including a first-time woman councillor, while retaining key leaders like Chief Minister M K Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.