Tamil Nadu Government
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Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: Uncertainty ends over govt formation as VCK extends support to TVK
Chennai | May 09, 2026, 05:53 PM ISTVijay 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'
Tamil Nadu | May 09, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTVijay’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
Tamil Nadu | May 09, 2026, 10:52 PM ISTVijay-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
Tamil Nadu | May 09, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTVijay 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 govt formation: TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar meets CPM leaders to seek majority
Tamil Nadu | May 07, 2026, 11:13 PM ISTThe TVK convened a key meeting of its newly elected MLAs in Chennai as members pressed for clarity on when the party would stake a claim to form the government. With 108 seats and support from the Congress’s 5 MLAs, the party still falls short of the 118 needed for a majority in the state Assembly.
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Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: Vijay's TVK reaches out to Congress for possible alliance talks
Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTIn Tamil Nadu, all attention is now on government formation as Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) fell just 10 seats short of a majority after a stunning debut win of 108 seats. With no clear mandate, intense negotiations are underway for possible alliances.
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SC to deliver judgment today on timelines for President, Governors to approve bills
India | Nov 19, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTEarlier, the SC assured the Tamil Nadu government that the matter would be decided before November 21. During the hearing, advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued that the Governor cannot refer a Bill to the President after receiving the 'aid and advice' of the Council of Ministers.
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Karur stampede eyewitness makes shocking claim: 'Some carrying knives attacked youths at TVK rally'
Tamil Nadu | Sep 30, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTKarur stampede: The tragedy during TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur district on Saturday claimed 41 lives and injured dozens.
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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin discharged; DMK workers gather outside hospital
Tamil Nadu | Jul 27, 2025, 06:52 PM ISTDuring his stay in hospital, CM Stalin sent a petition containing several requests for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu. This demand letter was conveyed to PM Modi through the chief secretary.
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Tamil Nadu government to conduct more civil defence mock drills next week
Tamil Nadu | May 11, 2025, 10:58 AM ISTThe civil defence exercise is only a mock drill to check the preparedness in the selected vital installations. All other functions in other places will go on normally and there is no need for any panic or apprehension among the public about this exercise.
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Language row: MK Stalin govt replaces rupee symbol with Tamil letter for 'Ru' in state budget
Tamil Nadu | Mar 13, 2025, 02:24 PM ISTLanguage row: Chief Minister Stalin has been vocal about protecting the Tamil language, describing it as not just a language but a symbol of culture, history, and self-respect for the people of Tamil Nadu.
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Golden crown, 27 kg gold jewellery among J Jayalalithaa's seized assets transferred to TN govt
Tamil Nadu | Feb 15, 2025, 10:18 PM ISTJayalalithaa assets: The items were seized as part of a disproportionate assets case against the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa.
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Tamil Nadu legislative assembly session of 2025 to begin on January 6
Tamil Nadu | Dec 20, 2024, 07:20 PM ISTTamil Nadu legislative assembly session will commence on January 6, 2025. Speaker M. Appavu on Friday announced that the session will begin with the customary Governor’s address at 9:30 am.
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Tamil Nadu govt to introduce bike ambulances for remote, inaccessible areas
Chennai | Nov 07, 2024, 05:16 PM ISTAccording to the official statement, each of the 25 bikes being introduced will serve 25 localities of the inaccessible areas and will act as feeder units to already established networks of ambulances.
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Ram Mandir inauguration: Tamil Nadu govt banned live telecast of Ayodhya event, alleges Sitharaman
India | Jan 21, 2024, 02:25 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleged that more than 200 temples of Shri Ram in Tamil Nadu have been asked to refrain from Puja, bhajan, Prasadam, and Annadanam in the name of Lord Sri Ram on January 22.
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Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation begins indefinite strike across state: Here's why
Tamil Nadu | Jan 09, 2024, 09:24 AM ISTThe primary focal points of the strike include urging the authorities to expedite the signing of the 15th wage revision agreement, aimed at securing an equitable increase in pay for the employees.
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TN Governor takes U-turn, keeps dismissal order of minister Balaji in abeyance amid criticism
Chennai | Jun 30, 2023, 06:55 AM ISTTamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi surprisingly dismissed state minister Senthil Balaji, who is facing corruption charges without consulting the state government. The move triggered a huge political outrage in the DMK camp.
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Tamil Nadu govt reallocates Senthil Balaji's portfolios after governor's nod
Chennai | Jun 16, 2023, 11:40 PM ISTThe portfolio held by Balaji has been allocated to ministers S Muthusamy and Thangam Thennarasu in addition to the subjects already held by them.
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TN govt Vs Governor: 2nd resolution in assembly against RN Ravi seeking Centre, Prez's intervention
Chennai | Apr 10, 2023, 02:51 PM ISTThe relationship between the Tamil Nadu government and state Governor RN Ravi remains constantly restrained. The Governor and the CM are at loggerheads over several issues.
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Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin becomes minister in father MK Stalin govt
India | Dec 14, 2022, 10:37 AM ISTUdhayanidhi Stalin, finally became a minister after his induction in his father MK Stalin's government. Udhayanidhi played a key role in defeating AIADMK in the assembly election.