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  Vijay writes to PM Modi over Mekedatu Dam: What is this dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka?

  Tamil Nadu | May 26, 2026 17:35 IST

  This comes soon after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that Karnataka would soon submit the revised project report to the Centre and move ahead with the project after receiving approval.

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

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

  Tamil Nadu | 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

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

  Chennai | 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

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

  Chennai | 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.

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  'Who is the betrayer?': Congress MP slams Stalin amid buzz over DMK-AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu

  Tamil Nadu | May 08, 2026 11:10 IST

  The Congress was quick to support the TVK after being approached by Vijay's party. The TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, including two seats of Vijay. However, a party needs 118 MLAs for a majority in Tamil Nadu.

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  TVK's fate rests in hands of Left parties, VCK amid deadlock over govt formation in Tamil Nadu

  Tamil Nadu | May 08, 2026 9:50 IST

  The TVK has 108 MLAs, including two that Vijay won. With five MLAs of Congress, the tally rises to 113. However, it will still be short by five MLAs. Vijay's fate now is in the hands of Left parties and Thol Thirumavalavan's VCK.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation highlights: VCK demands Deputy CM's post for Thirumavalavan

  Tamil Nadu | May 08, 2026 23:27 IST

  With IUML stepping aside, Vijay’s numbers have dipped below the threshold needed to form the government which has intensified uncertainty around Tamil Nadu's politics.

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  DMK-AIADMK govt in Tamil Nadu? EPS tells MLAs to stay united, 'good news coming'

  Tamil Nadu | May 08, 2026 7:24 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly, falling just 10 short of gaining a majority. The DMK won 59 seats, and the AIADMK won 47 seats.

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  TVK warns all its MLAs will resign if DMK or AIADMK stake claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  Chennai | May 07, 2026 23:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK sources suspects that the DMK and AIADMK may attempt to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister through political manoeuvring and alliance calculations.

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  'Won't disturb for six months': Stalin says DMK to allow Vijay form Tamil Nadu govt

  Tamil Nadu | May 07, 2026 9:07 IST

  Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats. The Congress, with five seats, has decided to support TVK, but despite this, Vijay's party is five short of a simple majority in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

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  Election Commission says over 68 lakh attempts foiled on counting day to hack EC's result portal

  India | May 06, 2026 21:38 IST

  The Election Commission said ECINET cybersecurity protocols resulted in "effectively countering" over 68 lakh malicious hits on the counting day originating from within and overseas targeting key election platforms, including the results portal.

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  AIADMK rules out support to Vijay in Tamil Nadu government formation after EPS meet

  Chennai | May 06, 2026 23:39 IST

  This statement from the party was issued following a meeting at Edappadi Palaniswami's residence.

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  Who is CV Shanmugam? The AIADMK leader at the center of alliance push with Vijay's TVK

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 12:22 IST

  Recent reports suggest that Shanmugam is at the forefront of mobilising AIADMK MLAs who are in favour of supporting TVK. A large group of MLAs reportedly gathered at his office in Chennai to discuss the situation.

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  AIADMK to extend outside support to Vijay's TVK for Tamil Nadu government formation: Sources

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 12:45 IST

  This came after reports of a growing internal divide within AIADMK, with a significant number of its 47 MLAs urging the party leadership to back TVK.

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  BJP’s presence shrinks to single seat in Tamil Nadu Assembly; who's saffron party's lone winner

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 12:05 IST

  Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party, amassing 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. The party, however, missed the majority mark by just 10 seats.

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  Internal rift in AIADMK: More than 30 MLAs likely to break from party to support Vijay's TVK

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 12:36 IST

  Senior party leader CV Shanmugam is leading the disgruntled MLAs and a key meeting is likely to take place at his residence.

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  DMK calls Congress 'backstabbers' after its support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 9:58 IST

  Annadurai further said that Congress had gone against the electoral mandate within a very short time after results were declared. He also warned that such decisions could impact trust among other opposition leaders.