TVK leader Vijay at poll campaign in Karaikudi of Sivaganga district on April 10, 2026

| Photo Credit: L. Balachandar

1. VIjay returns without addressing poll campaign in KaraikudiTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder and actor Vijay, who was to address the gathering at the campaign venue near Karaikudi Municipal Corporation office in Sivaganga district this afternoon, returned without addressing the cadres as he arrived at the venue well past the permitted time slot. Meanwhile, a flying squad team checked the charter flight at the Tiruchi international airport in which Mr. Vijay was to leave for Chennai in the evening. The checks were conducted before the arrival of Mr. Vijay to the Tiruchi airport by road from Karaikudi. 2. HC orders notice to ECI in case against Chief Minister’s secretaryThe Madras High Court ordered notices to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on a public interest litigation petition accusing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s secretary P. Umanath of having violated the model code of conduct by issuing administrative instructions to Collectors and police officers.3. Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ leaked online: KVN Productions initiates probeHours after Tamil superstar Vijay’s Jana Nayagan reportedly got leaked online in High Definition (HD), the movie’s production house, KVN Productions, has reacted to the development.K.V.N. Productions, helmed by Venkat K. Narayana, issued a press release, stating that “strict civil and criminal proceedings will be pursued against every offender without exception.” Jana Nayagan has been delayed due to dispute over its censor certification, preventing its planned Pongal 2026 release. Published - April 10, 2026 08:53 pm IST