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  MK Stalin moves Madras HC challenging TVK candidate's victory in Kolathur, seeks recount of vote

  August 24, 2026 16:52 IST

  MK Stalin lost his stronghold of Kolathur to VS Babu of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the 2026 state assembly elections. He was a three-time MLA from Kolathur, but could not manage to secure the seat for the fourth consecutive time.

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  'Irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu': MK Stalin on CM Vijay's decision to drop Parandur airport

  August 24, 2026 15:51 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said that his government has decided to drop the proposed plan to build a second airport in Parandur on the outskirts of Chennai amid protests.

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  CM Vijay scraps Parandur airport project amid protests; announces 3-free cooking gas cylinders

  August 24, 2026 10:49 IST

  Former Chief Minister MK Stalin's government had proposed the now-scrapped Parandur airport project in 2022. However, it was opposed by locals, and Vijay's TVK had also raised concerns over it.

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  Vijay's Tamil Nadu government takes U-turn on order barring students from CJP, Left-backed protests

  August 19, 2026 12:48 IST

  The now-withdrawn order called for coordinated action to prevent students and young people from participating in protests and demonstrations organised by Left parties and the CJP, which had led recent student protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

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  New cars for MLAs, Rs 1 lakh allowance, Rs 25 lakh health cover: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's big package

  August 19, 2026 11:43 IST

  CM Vijay announced a package of measures in the Assembly, including government cars and Rs 1 lakh in monthly support for MLAs, comprising Rs 75,000 for vehicle and driver expenses and Rs 25,000 for an office assistant.

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  Tamil Nadu women govt employees to get year-long maternity leave for third child

  August 18, 2026 23:56 IST

  Currently, married women government employees with fewer than two surviving children are granted 365 days of maternity leave, while those with two or more surviving children receive up to 12 weeks of maternity leave.

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  'Shameful spectacle': DMK mouthpiece Murasoli targets Vijay over Trisha's presence at I-Day event

  August 18, 2026 14:42 IST

  DMK mouthpiece Murasoli has criticised Vijay over Trisha's presence at the Tamil Nadu Independence Day celebrations, days after Udhayanidhi Stalin faced backlash over remarks about the actor. The editorial also questioned their exchange of salutes during the event.

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  Supreme Court stays Madras HC order barring Tamil Nadu govt directive for jobs to Karur victims

  August 14, 2026 13:20 IST

  As part of its interim order, the Supreme Court has also issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government and others. Besides, it also questioned the petitioner who challenged the Tamil Nadu's government directive on jobs to Karur stampede victims.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, urges Lok Sabha cap at 543, implementing women's quota

  August 14, 2026 9:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce Constitutional amendments to permanently retain the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu makes state anthem 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' mandatory as first song at govt events

  August 12, 2026 22:08 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has introduced a resolution in the Assembly making it mandatory to sing the state song 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' first at the beginning of any government event.

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  Vijay's big move against delimitation, resolution in TN Assembly seeks locking LS seats at 543

  August 12, 2026 12:48 IST

  The Tamil Nadu government made four key demands: retain the Lok Sabha's current 543 seats, freeze the inter-state allocation of seats based on the existing representation, maintain the existing population-to-state representation ratio, and implement 33 per cent women's reservation in 2029 elections.

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  Tamil Nadu MPs unite against delimitation; DMK, AIADMK skip CM Vijay's all-party meet

  August 09, 2026 7:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu MPs unite against any delimitation move that could reduce the state's parliamentary representation. At an all-party meeting, leaders demanded that the Lok Sabha remain at 543 seats and Tamil Nadu retain all 39 seats.

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  'Don't indulge in cheap politics': Vijay, Udhayanidhi's face-off in TN assembly over Mekedatu issue

  August 07, 2026 11:58 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the Vijay government of failing to strongly oppose Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project and demanded an all-party meeting. CM Vijay rejected the charge, saying the Assembly had opposed the project and he had written to PM Modi, asserting Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery water rights.

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  'Treated me like terrorist': Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks TVK govt after release in Trisha remark case

  August 04, 2026 23:49 IST

  Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested for an alleged "double-meaning" remark alluding to popular actor Trisha and insulting her modesty.

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  'Inept dummy CM, joker Cabinet': Stalin tears into Vijay over Cauvery row, Udhayanidhi arrest

  August 04, 2026 23:48 IST

  DMK chief MK Stalin launched a blistering attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay over the Cauvery dispute and Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, accusing the TVK government of suppressing dissent and failing to protect the state's interests.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin released after questioning in Trisha remark case following Madras HC order

  August 04, 2026 20:22 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by the Chennai Police earlier in the day following political backlash over his derogatory remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested over vulgar remarks on Trisha, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay amid massive row

  August 04, 2026 14:52 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin has been arrested following his controversial "double-meaning" remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan, a co-star of Chief Minister Vijay. The remarks triggered a massive row in Tamil Nadu, with TVK and the BJP strongly condemning them.

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  FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin over controversial remark on Trisha Krishnan after backlash from TVK

  August 04, 2026 11:11 IST

  During Udhayanidhi's speech, DMK supporters chanted actor Trisha's name, prompting Udhayanidhi to make a remark that critics interpreted as a double entendre before clarifying he was referring to the Cauvery.

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  Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court over Cauvery river dispute with Karnataka

  August 03, 2026 23:59 IST

  The Tamil Nadu government sought the immediate release of its allocated share of Cauvery water from Karnataka as the Vijay-led government moved the Supreme Court. The state alleges that both the allocation by the CWRC and the water released by Karnataka are significantly below the prescribed levels.

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  Tamil Nadu to withdraw cases against students who participated in NEET protests

  August 02, 2026 16:15 IST

  Following Assam, Bihar and Delhi, Tamil Nadu has also decided to withdraw cases against students who were involved in NEET protest. This comes after the CJP demanded that all FIRs against the protesters must be withdrawn.

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  Weekly Chicken biriyani in mid-day meal? Tamil Nadu CM Vijay considers big govt schools meal upgrade

  July 30, 2026 17:53 IST

  School Education Minister Rajmohan highlighted plans to revamp the existing school breakfast menu. He said the government intends to replace repetitive items such as wheat and rava 'upma' with more nutritious and appetising alternatives.

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  Cylinder blast leaves 10 injured, 7 critical in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur; probe initiated

  July 30, 2026 12:56 IST

  An LPG cooking gas cylinder exploded while residents were trying to extinguish a fire at a thatched house in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, injuring 10 people, including a 15-year-old girl. Seven victims remain in critical condition in the ICU. Police have registered a case and launched a probe.

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  Temple land worth Rs 100 crore fraudulently registered for Rs 2 crore in Tamil Nadu; 3 held

  July 29, 2026 12:14 IST

  The Tamil Nadu CB-CID has arrested three people for allegedly using forged documents to register Palani Murugan Temple land worth around Rs 100 crore for just Rs 2 crore. The state government has cancelled the registration.

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  Madras High Court cancels Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's order on jobs for Karur Stampede victims

  July 27, 2026 23:58 IST

  The Madras High Court reasoned that such compassionate jobs would be a violation of Articles 14 and 16, as it cancelled the order of the Tamil Nadu government to give jobs to the families of the victims in the Karur Stampede case.

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  Kayalvizhi Alagiri, granddaughter of ex-CM Karunanidhi slaps SBI branch manager, booked | Video

  July 26, 2026 13:27 IST

  Kayalvizhi Alagiri, daughter of former Union minister MK Alagiri and granddaughter of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, slapped the branch manager of SBI Bank following an argument.

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  Vijay's TVK demands complete scrapping of NEET, seeks state control over medical education

  July 22, 2026 15:08 IST

  Amid student protests over NEET in Delhi, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam said its "uncompromising and firm stand" was that the national-level entrance test for medical aspirants should be abolished.

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  DMK MLA Markandeyan arrested for alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

  July 20, 2026 11:52 IST

  The DMK MLA used derogatory language against CM Vijay. Following a complaint from TVK members, police arrested DMK MLA Markandeyan from his residence.

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  DMK reiterates opposition to current Delimitation Bill, says future stand depends on revised draft

  July 17, 2026 13:20 IST

  According to DMK sources, it was decided that the party would continue to oppose the delimitation bill in its current form—which is based on population and linked to women's reservation. The party will await the new bill and make further decisions based on the recommendations contained within it.