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      Vijay was grossly underestimated since he hadn't made much noise: R Kannan

      Pramila Krishnan
      31 March 2026 4:04 PM IST

      His move to announce candidates for all 234 seats has surprised all, and his entry could disrupt traditional Dravidian vote banks, says the political analyst

      Vijay vs DMK
      Nirmala Sitharaman addressing post-budget press conference

      BJP releases Assam election manifesto, promises Rs 5 lakh crore infra push, UCC

      31 March 2026 10:48 AM IST
      Mamata says I am the candidate

      Mamata’s 'I am the candidate' gambit returns for 2026 Bengal battle

      30 March 2026 8:57 PM IST
      DMKs women-focused welfare scheme Tamil Nadu

      DMK bets big on women voters in 2026 TN elections

      30 March 2026 12:23 PM IST
      TN elections: NTK’s 50 pc women quota shakes up electoral landscape

      TN elections: NTK’s 50 pc women quota shakes up electoral landscape

      29 March 2026 7:51 PM IST
      Puducherry 2026 elections LJK faces bribery allegations

      Puducherry 2026 elections: New party LJK faces bribery, 'B' team allegations

      29 March 2026 6:58 PM IST
      Customers worried about bank safety

      HDFC Bank row sparks consumer concerns over transparency and safety

      28 March 2026 9:13 PM IST
      Iran missile message to India

      Is India’s silence on Iran’s missile message strategic restraint or a policy dilemma?

      28 March 2026 8:59 PM IST
      Rajen Gohain speaking during interview

      BJP is like a ‘commercial enterprise’ in Assam: Ex-BJP MP Rajen Gohain | Interview

      28 March 2026 6:12 PM IST
      Dalit status of converts

      Does caste disappear after conversion? Supreme Court ruling sparks debate

      28 March 2026 5:55 PM IST
      Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why Iran’s toll plan is big global concern

      Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why Iran’s toll plan is big global concern

      28 March 2026 6:36 AM IST
      Excise Tax cut

      Petrol, diesel excise rate cut breather for oil companies, explained | AI With Sanket

      27 March 2026 6:32 PM IST
      Donald Trump and India

      India’s Iran stance sparks debate: Pragmatism or missed mediation role?

      27 March 2026 6:20 AM IST
      Sarah Mullally becomes first female Archbishop of Canterbury

      Church of England welcomes Sarah Mullally as first woman to lead Canterbury

      26 March 2026 8:30 PM IST
      Puducherry elections

      Why BJP's lotus blooms in Puducherry, but struggles in Tamil Nadu

      26 March 2026 4:36 PM IST
      BJPs Namasivayam interview in Puducherry

      Double engine govt in Pondy: Political myth or real growth? Namasivayam interview

      25 March 2026 4:46 PM IST
      Indias oil reserves supply shock

      India's oil reserves: How long can the country sustain a supply shock?

      25 March 2026 3:41 PM IST
      finance story

      Where to park your appraisal payout amid war and market volatility?

      24 March 2026 4:51 PM IST
      history of Iran-US-Israel relations

      Close friends to bitter foes, US-Iran story of a busted partnership

      24 March 2026 6:30 AM IST
      Capital Beat LIVE

      Genuine goodwill or tactical pause? Reading Trump’s 5-day Iran break | Capital Beat

      23 March 2026 8:37 PM IST
      Damage from Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel near Dimona

      Israel, Iran's tit-for-tat war puts global security on the edge

      22 March 2026 7:33 PM IST
      Campaign spending gap highlights money influence in Tamil Nadu elections

      Tamil Nadu election spending: Rs 40 lakh cap vs Rs 5 crore reality

      21 March 2026 6:58 PM IST
      BJP strong, Congress struggles internally

      Assam: Can attrition-ridden Congress stop Himanta 2.0? | AI With Sanket

      20 March 2026 9:01 PM IST
      Gas shortage hits Surat industrial hub

      Migrant exodus begins in Surat as West Asia conflict chokes fuel supply

      20 March 2026 8:44 PM IST
      Trans identities will be erased: Lawyer Raghavi Shukla on amendment Bill https://thefederal.com/preview/story-163705

      Trans identities will be erased: Lawyer Raghavi Shukla on amendment Bill

      20 March 2026 6:09 PM IST
      ECs officer reshuffle in poll-bound states faces legal heat: Whats the plan? | Capital Beat

      EC's officer reshuffle in poll-bound states faces legal heat: What's the plan? | Capital Beat

      20 March 2026 6:06 PM IST
      Women disrespected by Tamil Nadu politicians

      TN politicians 'worship' women on stage, and demean them at the same mic

      20 March 2026 4:00 PM IST
      Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

      Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

      20 March 2026 6:30 AM IST
      Kedarnath temple affidavit entry debate

      Sara Ali Khan may need affidavit to enter Kedarnath, panel debates | Capital Beat

      19 March 2026 7:28 PM IST
      Kerala polls 2026 is here

      Will infighting end Congress’ Kerala story? | AI With Sanket

      19 March 2026 6:35 PM IST
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