Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu government hikes TASMAC staff salaries by 25% after two decades
Tamil Nadu | Jul 07, 2026, 06:44 PM ISTThe Tamil Nadu government has announced a 25% salary hike for employees working at TASMAC liquor outlets, marking their first pay revision in two decades.
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'Offered up to Rs 100 crore to join DMK, received death threats': TVK MLA's makes startling claim
Tamil Nadu | Jul 07, 2026, 01:59 PM ISTTVK MLA G Saravanan has alleged that he was offered between Rs 30 crore and Rs 100 crore to join the DMK and was later threatened with dire consequences for refusing. The TVK leader also claimed that he has concrete evidence regarding these "horse-trading" attempts.
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DMK MLA held over alleged defamatory remarks against CM Vijay, arrest sparks political row
Tamil Nadu | Jul 03, 2026, 01:56 PM ISTFormer Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a defamation case linked to remarks against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The arrest also sparked protests by DMK workers in Thoothukudi.
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AIADMK suffers major jolt as ex-ministers former MLAs and cadres join Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu | Jul 02, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTSeveral former AIADMK ministers, ex-MLAs and senior district leaders formally joined Chief Minister Vijay's TVK in Mahabalipuram. The mass induction is expected to strengthen TVK's organisational base, while the AIADMK faces another setback amid changing political equations in the state.
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Conspiracy to topple Vijay's govt in Tamil Nadu? Rs 35 crore offer, MLA poaching bid and a DMK link
Tamil Nadu | Jul 01, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTTamil Nadu Police has arrested three persons in an alleged plot to poach TVK MLAs and bring a no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker in a bid to bring down Vijay's government in the state. Sources say a sum of Rs 35 crore was offered to MLAs to switch sides.
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Tamil Nadu to have only AC govt buses from now on CM Vijay's direction: Transport Minister
Tamil Nadu | Jun 30, 2026, 01:51 PM ISTThe announcement comes shortly after the state inducted 300 new government buses into its public transport fleet. The newly added buses, comprising both diesel and CNG variants, have been deployed across key transport hubs, including Koyambedu and Kilambakkam.
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CM Vijay gives free hand to officials, says 'punish offenders regardless of power or influence'
Tamil Nadu | Jun 30, 2026, 07:45 AM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed district collectors and SPs to work without political interference, crack down on drugs, illegal mining and crimes against women while ensuring transparent governance and better public service delivery.
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Old video of TN Minister Sarathkumar sparks drug use claims; DMK files complaint, he responds
Tamil Nadu | Jun 29, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTTamil Nadu Minister D Sarathkumar is facing a backlash over an old viral video in which it is being claimed that he was allegedly using drugs. He, however, stated on his Instagram that it was his child’s medicine and not a narcotic substance.
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Will Vijay's TVK govt fall in Tamil Nadu? DMK chief MK Stalin drops major hint
Tamil Nadu | Jun 29, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTDMK chief MK Stalin has hinted that the TVK government in Tamil Nadu will not complete its full term. His statement has sparked a political uproar in the state.
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MDMK ends alliance with DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, cites ideological differences
Tamil Nadu | Jun 27, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTVaiko-led Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) on Saturday announced its decision to exit the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.
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PMK feud ends? Anbumani meets father Ramadoss in emotional reunion | WATCH
Tamil Nadu | Jun 24, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTPMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss met party founder and father Dr S Ramadoss in an emotional reunion, sparking speculation that the long-running leadership feud within the party may finally be coming to an end.
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'Wife looking for husband': Udhayanidhi Stalin's personal jibe at Vijay triggers TVK counterattack
Tamil Nadu | Jun 24, 2026, 09:58 AM ISTUdhayanidhi Stalin made a personal remark about Chief Minister Vijay while responding to his Assembly speech.
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Speed News : No clean chit in Ayodhya donation probe as SIT notes irregularities
Originals | Jun 23, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTAyodhya Ram Temple donation probe: SIT flags irregularities and says no clean chit has been given yet. Meanwhile, in the Lucknow fire tragedy, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials and arrested four others. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Vijay's hand gesture steals the show in Tamil Nadu Assembly, DMK walks out | WATCH
Tamil Nadu | Jun 23, 2026, 12:50 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay made a hand gesture in Assembly today, that many compared to MK Stalin's viral gesture from earlier this year.
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CM Vijay rakes up CAA protests, NEET, Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu assembly speech | Top Quotes
Chennai | Jun 23, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTVijay highlighted a series of public welfare activities carried out by him and his supporters before formally launching the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including backing fishermen’s issues, supporting major protests such as Jallikattu and Sterlite, and assisting students through scholarships.
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Buried with his favourite gold chain, fish seller's grave dug up in Coimbatore; jewellery stolen
Tamil Nadu | Jun 23, 2026, 09:46 AM ISTThe victim, 60-year-old Nagaraj, a fish vendor from Souripalayam in Coimbatore, died following an illness on June 6. He was buried the next day at a local cemetery by his family.
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Two killed in Tamil Nadu ammonia gas leak; CM Vijay orders probe
Tamil Nadu | Jun 21, 2026, 08:28 PM ISTTiruvallur District Collector S. Kavitha stated that 67 affected workers were taken to local medical centers, out of which 46 people are being treated at Wells Hospital and 21 at Venkateswara Hospital.
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Tamil Nadu in deep debt? Vijay govt's White Paper alleges massive fiscal stress under DMK rule
Tamil Nadu | Jun 16, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThe TVK government has released a white paper alleging that Tamil Nadu's total financial liabilities have touched Rs 13.18 lakh crore under the previous DMK regime. The report highlights rising debt, a record revenue deficit and growing fiscal pressure on the state.
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C Vijayabaskar resigns from Viralimalai seat: What it means for AIADMK and Tamil Nadu politics
Chennai | Jun 16, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTC Vijayabaskar has been representing the Viralimalai Assembly constituency since 2011. He won the four consecutive elections from the seat in 2011, 2016, 2021 and 2026.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces crop loan waiver up to Rs 75,000 for farmers
Tamil Nadu | Jun 16, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday announced a revised crop loan waiver scheme that significantly expands the benefits offered to farmers.