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  Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmalai resigns amid growing internal rift in party

  May 18, 2026 11:58 IST

  Political tensions within the AIADMK escalated after 27 party MLAs led by SP Velumani voted in support of the TVK in the Assembly.

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  'Not cheap or low-standard': Rajinikanth rejects claims of 'jealousy' towards Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

  May 17, 2026 13:09 IST

  Rajinikanth also congratulated Vijay, whose TVK won 108 seats to form government after getting support from Congress, VCK, Left parties, and IUML after the April 23 elections, defeating Dravidian majors -- DMK and AIADMK.

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  AIADMK internal war escalates with clashes over district party office access in Viluppuram | VIDEO

  May 16, 2026 20:48 IST

  The latest confrontation highlights the growing divide inside the AIADMK between supporters of former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and leaders aligned with other senior party figures.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allocates portfolios, keeps home ministry; KA Sengottaiyan gets finance

  May 16, 2026 17:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has kept the home ministry to himself under the portfolio allocation in the state, while his trusted aide and senior TVK leader KA Sengottaiyan has been appointed as the finance minister.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay slams fuel price hike by Centre, seeks immediate rollback citing burden on poor

  May 15, 2026 20:17 IST

  He also raised concerns over the timing of the price hike, suggesting it came immediately after the conclusion of Assembly elections in five states, calling the move politically insensitive.

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  Women to get May month installment of Rs 1,000 under 'Kalaignar Urimai Thogai' scheme soon: CM Vijay

  May 14, 2026 13:14 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced that the Rs 1,000 May installment under the 'Kalaignar Urimai Thogai' scheme for women beneficiaries will be deposited soon. He assured quick processing and timely financial support.

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  Vijay pushes for scrapping NEET after paper leak, seeks admissions based on class 12 marks

  May 13, 2026 20:36 IST

  In an official statement, Chief Minister Vijay said the repeated incidents of paper leaks have exposed deep structural flaws in the examination system.

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  AIADMK feud: Palaniswami removes Velumani and Shanmugam from their party posts

  May 13, 2026 19:37 IST

  AIADMK feud: Palaniswami removes Velumani and Shanmugam from their party posts

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  AIADMK feud: Shanmugam calls EPS' whip letter 'forged' as 25 MLAs back TVK during trust vote

  May 13, 2026 19:10 IST

  EPS alleged that several former ministers and MLAs openly defied the party line by declaring support for the ruling TVK government. He described their actions as a betrayal of the AIADMK and a blatant violation of party discipline.

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  Vijay, under pressure from allies, removes Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as his OSD

  May 13, 2026 13:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has removed TVK spokesperson Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel from the post of Officer on Special Duty amid reported pressure from alliance partners. An official government order issued on May 13 confirmed that the appointment made a day earlier had been revoked.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proves majority, secures trust vote with 144 MLAs after AIADMK split

  May 13, 2026 12:54 IST

  Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday with support from parties including the Congress, the VCK, and the AIADMK rebel faction led by leaders SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam.

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  Tamil Nadu trust vote showdown: AIADMK issues whip warning rebels over support to Vijay's TVK

  May 13, 2026 0:00 IST

  CM Vijay on Tuesday held discussions with dissident AIADMK leaders CV Shanmugam and SP Velumani ahead of the highly anticipated confidence vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The interaction has further fuelled rumours of growing cracks within the AIADMK.

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  Who is Rickey Pandit? Vijay's astrologer at center of row over appointment in Tamil Nadu govt

  May 12, 2026 21:47 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as the Chief Minister’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Tamil Nadu government.

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  Rift in Tamil Nadu government already? Vijay's allies miffed over astrologer's appointment

  May 12, 2026 23:48 IST

  Strong reactions came quickly from within the ruling alliance. Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil questioned the logic of appointing an astrologer to an official post, asking why such a role was needed in the first place.

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  Split soon in AIADMK? Rebels MLAs assure TVK of support ahead of floor test after meeting CM Vijay

  May 12, 2026 18:13 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met AIADMK rebels Shanmugam and Velumani who backed TVK government ahead of floor test.

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  Tamil Nadu: Ruling TVK warns party cadres against putting up banners, placards that disrupt public

  May 12, 2026 15:56 IST

  In a statement shared on X, TVK General Secretary and Minister N Anand said the leadership had given clear instructions to cadres to avoid causing any public disturbance through party-related displays.

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  TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK expels lone MLA S Kamaraj over support to Vijay's TVK

  May 12, 2026 15:49 IST

  The action comes after days of drama over AMMK lone MLA S Kamaraj's support to the TVK's Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The TVK initially claimed it had signed support from Kamaraj, but party chief TTV Dhinakaran denies it, accusing Vijay's party of horse-trading.

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  Vijay's astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel appointed Officer on Special Duty to Tamil Nadu CM

  May 12, 2026 15:23 IST

  Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, the astrologer of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has been appointed as the Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister with immediate effect.

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  Some fell at feet of TVK begging for ministerial post: AIADMK slams MLAs for supporting CM Vijay

  May 12, 2026 14:10 IST

  Earlier in the day, Shanmugam said they would be meeting CM Vijay this afternoon to provide a letter supporting his government. He also alleged that party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami wanted to form a government with the support of DMK.

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  Madras High Court bars TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi from participating in floor test, here's why

  May 12, 2026 12:24 IST

  The Madras High Court has barred TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi from participating in the Tamil Nadu assembly floor test following a petition by former minister KR Periyakaruppan, who lost by one vote.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin revives anti-Sanatan pitch in TN Assembly, reiterates call for its eradication

  May 12, 2026 12:24 IST

  Leader of Opposition and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin addressed the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday and said, "Sanathanam, which separated people, should be eradicated.".

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  TVK MLA Prabhakar elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker, Ravisankar as his deputy

  May 12, 2026 10:35 IST

  Prabhakar's nomination was proposed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and as his was the only nomination received for the Speaker's post, he has been unanimously elected unopposed, Pro-Tem Speaker M V Karuppaiah said when the Assembly was convened for the day to elect the Speaker.

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  AIADMK's CV Shanmugam-led faction extends support to Vijay's TVK ahead of trust vote in Tamil Nadu

  May 12, 2026 10:05 IST

  AIADMK has formally split into two groups, with CV Shanmugam asserting majority support for backing the TVK-led government. The faction ruled out any alliance with the DMK and named SP Velumani and C Vijayabaskar to key Assembly roles.

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  CM Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor shops near religious places, schools across Tamil Nadu

  May 12, 2026 10:02 IST

  After assuming the office of CM, Vijay ordered a survey of TASMAC liquor shops to identify the ones operating near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.

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  AIADMK stares at split as 30 MLAs back Shanmugam as party's floor leader, want EPS to step down

  May 11, 2026 23:43 IST

  Majority of the 47 MLAs of the AIADMK have backed CV Shanmugam to be made party's floor leader in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. They also want Edappadi Palaniswami to step down from position over party's dismal performance in the 2026 assembly elections.

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  Cracks in AIADMK? Palaniswami faces revolt as senior leaders push for leadership overhaul

  May 11, 2026 16:12 IST

  Following AIADMK's unimpressive performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, calls are being made for a leadership change in the party, and many leaders want Palaniswami to quit from his position.

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  CM Vijay calls on DMK chief MK Stalin in first meet following 2026 Tamil Nadu elections | WATCH

  May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met DMK president MK Stalin at the latter's residence in Chennai. The meeting between the two leaders comes a day after Vijay's swearing in ceremony.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders strict measures for women's safety, forms 'Singa Pen Sirappu Force'

  May 11, 2026 11:15 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has launched the 'Singa Pen Sirappu Anti-Drug Force' to enhance women's safety and crack down on drugs across the state. The specialised unit, comprising mainly women police personnel, has been tasked to ensure swift action and statewide awareness.