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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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  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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  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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  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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  Congress claims Insta blocked Rahul Gandhi's reel, photo featuring Vijay; IT Ministry denies role

  India | May 11, 2026 6:45 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in Chennai on Sunday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of TVK chief Vijay as the Tamil Nadu chief minister and later shared several pictures with the actor-politician on social media.

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  PM Modi tears into Congress for 'betraying' ally in Tamil Nadu, says 'stabbed DMK in the back'

  India | May 10, 2026 13:02 IST

  The Prime Minister accused Congress of betraying long-time ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and alleged that the party repeatedly turned against its own coalition partners whenever political equations changed.

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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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  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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  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.”