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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.

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  PM Modi speaks to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay; congratulates him on new role

  May 10, 2026 23:48 IST

  Before the telephone call, PM Modi had also extended his greetings publicly through a post on X. The Prime Minister assured continued cooperation between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare of the people.

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  DMK declares Udhayanidhi Stalin as Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly

  May 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  Udhayanidhi registered victory in Chepaur-Thiruvallikeni Assembly seat by defeating TVK’s Selvam.D by a margin of 7140 votes. He amassed 62,992 votes against Selvam’s 55,852 votes.

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  Signal to BJP? Full Vande Mataram recited during Vijay's oath-taking in Tamil Nadu; CPI irked

  May 10, 2026 23:48 IST

  One of the highlights of Vijay's swearing in was that the event commenced with national song 'Vande Mataram' and not with Tamil Nadu's official song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu'. The ceremony started with the singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram', followed by national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency, retains Perambur

  May 10, 2026 17:07 IST

  TVK chief Vijay, who was sworn in as the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu, had contested the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu from two seats - Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur. He had won both of the seats.

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  Vijay receives Guard of Honour, takes charge as Tamil Nadu CM at Secretariat | Video

  May 10, 2026 14:12 IST

  Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder-chief Vijay, 51, was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy in a colourful ceremony held in Chennai.

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  Vijay's gesture for 78-year-old KA Sengottaiyan steal spotlight at Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony

  May 10, 2026 12:13 IST

  As Sengottaiyan walked forward for the ceremony, Vijay, along with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, remained standing throughout the oath-taking.

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  From free electricity to women's safety: Vijay signs first orders as Tamil Nadu CM

  May 10, 2026 11:43 IST

  In his first address, Vijay said he was not from any royal lineage and that people welcomed and accepted him. He said he will not deceive people with false promises.

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  PM Modi congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM, pledges centre-state cooperation

  May 10, 2026 11:30 IST

  PM Modi has congratulated Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM. In his message, he wished Vijay a successful tenure and said the Central Government will work together with the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare of the people.

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  Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Check full list of Cabinet Ministers

  May 10, 2026 10:58 IST

  Amid continuous "whistling" by TVK cadres and in the presence of top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister in the name of God and the ministers too took the oath in the name of God, unlike most in the outgoing DMK regime.

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  Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ends decades-old DMK-AIADMK era

  May 10, 2026 10:48 IST

  Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium after securing majority support in the Assembly. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), managed to cross the required 118-seat mark with backing from Congress and several other smaller parties.

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  Will not deceive people with false promises, says Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in his first address

  May 10, 2026 14:54 IST

  Vijay oath ceremony LIVE: TVK chief and newly elected Tamil Nadu CM Vijay is expected to prove his majority on the floor of the Assembly through a vote of confidence on or before May 13.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arelkar, stakes claim to form govt, to take oath today

  May 10, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and said he will take oath on Sunday. The swearing-in of the Vijay-led ministry will be held on Sunday at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

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  'Ensure a stable govt is formed...': Stalin congratulates TVK as Vijay's number nightmare ends

  May 09, 2026 23:55 IST

  In a long post in Tamil on micro-blogging website X (previously Twitter), DMK president MK Stalin said that his party would respect the decision of Left parties and Thol Thirumavalavan's VCK to extend support to Vijay's TVK.

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  Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: Uncertainty ends over govt formation as VCK extends support to TVK

  May 09, 2026 17:53 IST

  Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: VCK sources said the party, as of now, will extend outside support to Vijay in his bid to form TVK's maiden government.

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  Vijay's bodyguard posts cryptic note amid suspense in Tamil Nadu: 'Bigger picture unfolding'

  May 09, 2026 14:49 IST

  Vijay’s bodyguard Aroon Suresh shared cryptic social media posts asking supporters to remain patient and confident, saying “beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.”

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: Vijay's oath-taking tomorrow, Cong may be given 3 ministerial berths

  May 09, 2026 22:52 IST

  Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which won 108 seats in its maiden Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23, was initially 10 seats short of the majority mark. Following the results, the party reached out to DMK allies including CPI, CPI(M), IUML and VCK seeking support to form the govt.

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  TTV Dhinakaran flips the script on Vijay to keep him at bay from CM post, TVK counters with proof

  May 09, 2026 9:02 IST

  Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar for the third time in as many days on Friday, but again failed to prove majority, further delaying the TVK's hopes of forming the government despite emerging as the single largest party in the assembly elections by winning 108 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu: TTV Dhinakaran meets Governor, says Palaniswami has 120 MLAs, should form govt

  May 09, 2026 7:30 IST

  TTV Dhinakaran also alleged that his MLA is unreachable and suspects him of having switched sides. He gave a letter of support to EPS signed by the MLA to the Governor and accused the TVK of indulging in horse trading.

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: DMK wanted us to support AIADMK which was unacceptable, say Left parties

  May 08, 2026 20:16 IST

  CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby said that the AIADMK will not secure the required support, stating that only a fixed number of MLAs have been elected by the people and legislators cannot be "imported" from elsewhere.

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  Vijay still short of majority as suspense continues over govt formation in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  May 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  TVK chief Vijay's bid to form the Tamil Nadu government has hit another hurdle, with his support slipping to 116 MLAs after the IUML withdrew backing, leaving him two short of the majority mark.

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  TVK moves Supreme Court seeking direction to Governor to invite it to form govt in Tamil Nadu

  May 08, 2026 19:33 IST

  TVK founder Vijay has met Governor Arlekar twice, requesting to be invited to form the government. However, no invitation has been extended so far to the new party.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay's TVK secures numbers to form govt as VCK, CPM and CPI extend support, say sources

  May 08, 2026 18:51 IST

  In the meantime, TVK chief Vijay will meet TN Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday evening on government formation, according to official sources. This would be his third meeting with the governor over staking the claim to form the government this week.