A senior police officer told NDTV that the couple has two children - a son and a daughter - and the dispute centred around the custody of the boy.

This election is shaping into a triangular fight, with actor Vijay's TVK making its electoral debut, adding a new dimension to Puducherry's political landscape.

Across regions, Gen Z voters share clear demands: less dynasty politics, better infrastructure, economic growth and stronger safety for women.

On the large crowds at Vijay's public appearances, Irudayaraj acknowledged the actor's mass appeal but downplayed its electoral significance.

Historically, women voters have played a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes in Tamil Nadu.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on April 23, to elect all 234 members, with counting of votes set for May 4.

A TVK candidate is booked following allegations of sexual harassment and seeking sexual favours from a woman party functionary.

Udhayanidhi Stalin launches DMK campaign and defends governance record in Tamil Nadu polls

Targeted at women from non-income-tax-paying households, the scheme offers a coupon worth Rs 8,000 to purchase home appliances of their choice - from refrigerators and washing machines to microwaves.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay found himself consoling his party's Villivakkam candidate Sabarinathan, who broke down on stage as his name was announced

Vijay will contest from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East in central Tamil Nadu.

Santago Martin's wife is contesting from the DMK in Tamil Nadu and his son has launched his own party, which is fielding candidates in Puducherry. His son-in-law is part of actor-politician Vijay's TVK.

Of the 127 candidates announced in this phase, 29 are sitting MLAs, 26 are former legislators, and five are ex-MPs - reflecting a conscious attempt to balance continuity with change.

The student has alleged the professor frequently sent her obscene messages, and called her late at night to hold inappropriate conversations.

In 2025, PMK founder Ramadoss announced he would be the president as well, while his son called it illegal and claimed he continued to be the boss.

It's a make-or-break election for EPS, who is going into his first Assembly polls as the head of a party.

Amid a worsening LPG shortage, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has stepped up his attack on the Centre, accusing it of using the delimitation issue to divert attention.

Despite the Centre announcing a 50 per cent increase in commercial LPG allocation to ease the strain, industry players say the crisis is far from over, with supplies yet to stabilise fully.

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami insisted that the promises would be met through "better financial management."

Party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, will contest from his home turf Edappadi, underscoring the significance of the election for his leadership.

Sources indicate that the DMK had offered MNM just two to three seats, insisting the party fight under its symbol.

While the national party will contest in 16 constituencies, the DMK will fight on 14 seats.

Asked about his earlier stint in the building, Dhinakaran said, "You say I am coming here after nine years. But for me this is not a new place. I've been coming since Amma's (Jayalalithaa's) days."

With multiple power centres, fractured loyalties and new political narratives, Tamil Nadu is set for one of its most complex and closely watched electoral contests in recent times.