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Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data

Narendra Modi hailed BJP’s victory in West Bengal and NDA wins in Assam and Puducherry, calling it a triumph of governance. He congratulated UDF in Kerala and Vijay’s TVK for strong Tamil Nadu performance

Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

The Election Commission has mandated pre-certification for political print advertisements on poll day and the preceding day in upcoming Assembly elections. The move aims to curb misuse of media, ensure transparency, and strengthen enforcement against inducements and paid news.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar warned against the misuse of AI-generated deepfakes during election campaigns while announcing Assembly poll dates for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, where 17.4 crore voters are eligible to cast ballots.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for Puducherry projects worth ₹2,700 crore, spanning roads, urban mobility, healthcare, education, industrial estates, and water supply, aiming to boost infrastructure, economic growth, and ease of living across the Union Territory

In Madurai, elaborate security measures have been deployed at Tirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit, coinciding with foundation stones and inaugurations of projects worth over ₹7,100 crore across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

P Shanvi has been named captain of Hyderabad for the BCCI Women’s under-15 one-day cricket championship knock-out matches starting January 14 in Puducherry. V Nikeshini will be vice-captain, with Prateeka Katravath as wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

Seven persons from Hyderabad and Suryapet town were killed in two different accidents in Andhra Pradesh on Friday morning, reports reaching here say

A Tamil Nadu man carrying a licensed handgun was detained while attempting to enter Vijay-led TVK rally in Puducherry. Police enforced strict crowd control after the Karur stampede, limiting entry via QR codes and deploying 1,500 personnel 

TVK chief Vijay held his first public rally in Puducherry, praising CM N Rangasamy’s government for impartiality and criticizing Tamil Nadu’s DMK. He urged attention to Puducherry’s statehood demand and hinted at DMK lessons in the 2026 TN Assembly elections

TVK leader Vijay will address supporters at a rally in Puducherry on Tuesday under strict police restrictions, including a 5,000-person cap and QR-code entry. Authorities have imposed extensive safety, traffic and crowd-control measures following recent incidents at public events.

Cyclone Ditwah continues to bring heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, inundating coastal towns and disrupting normal life. Three people have died in rain-related incidents, while authorities have deployed multiple disaster response teams as strong winds and rough sea conditions persist

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

Vijay’s December 5 roadshow in Puducherry remains uncertain as Chief Minister N. Rangasamy says a decision will be taken only after consultations with senior officials. TVK has applied for permission, and police say no order has been issued yet.

G S P Teja scored an unbeaten century to help Andhra reach 184/3 in reply to Puducherry’s 337 in the first innings on the second day of their four-day Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy Under-23 match at Anantapur on Monday

Hyderabad took a vital first-innings lead against Puducherry, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry ended in a draw on Tuesday

Rain halted Puducherry's reply to Hyderabad's 435, leaving them struggling at 92/8 on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Punnaiah and Tanay Thyagarajan impressed with the ball, while rain interruptions further hampered the hosts' progress

Hyderabad posted a total of 435 in the first innings, and Puducherry was 25/1 in reply at the close of Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Hyderabad's Rahul Radesh and Rohit Rayudu played key roles with the bat

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, G. Rahul Singh scored a brilliant 114* to guide Hyderabad to 255/1 against Puducherry. K. Hima Teja supported with 62*, while Tanmay Agarwal retired hurt with 36