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  Vijay's TVK wasn't party of INDIA bloc's Monday meeting: What's behind the move?

  India | June 08, 2026 12:20 IST

  Vijay's TVK had surprised everyone in the recently held assembly elections in Tamil Nadu when it ousted the DMK from power. Though it single handily won 108 seats, the party had to form an alliance with Congress to form the government in the state southern state.

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  AIADMK faces big blow as 300 members including former ministers join TVK | Here's what they said

  June 06, 2026 23:45 IST

  Some of the AIADMK members who officially joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur near Chennai said they not able to serve the public properly under AIADMK leadership.

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  In first rally after TN win, Vijay refutes horse-trading charges, lambasts DMK over family politics

  June 01, 2026 18:38 IST

  Speaking in his first rally after TVK's win in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay hit out at the DMK and the AIADMK, and said his party will never compromise on rights and secularism, adding that it is for all the people of the state.

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  All well in AIADMK? EPS camp, rebel MLAs revoke opposing pleas; Velumani says 'differences resolved'

  May 27, 2026 16:59 IST

  AIADMK leader S P Velumani denied reports of a split within the party and asserted that differences with Edappadi K Palaniswami had been resolved. After meeting Palaniswami, leaders from both camps jointly met Assembly Speaker Prabhakar and withdrew plea against the rebel MLAs.

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

  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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  'TVK government still in celebration mode': Annamalai slams Vijay amid twin murders in Tamil Nadu

  May 26, 2026 16:16 IST

  Referring to the two recent incidents, he alleged that criminals appeared to be operating without fear and claimed the administration had failed to respond with urgency.

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  Pawan Kalyan says he felt 'jealous' watching Vijay's TVK sweep Tamil Nadu

  India | May 26, 2026 14:16 IST

  During his speech, Pawan Kalyan struck a humorous tone while talking about Tamil Nadu politics. He said he looked at the way politics unfolded in Tamil Nadu and felt “jealous” seeing how effortlessly TVK captured public attention.

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  Video of laughing officials during Coimbatore girl murder briefing goes viral, sparks anger

  May 25, 2026 17:51 IST

  The visuals quickly went viral, drawing angry reactions online. Several social media users questioned the behaviour of the officials during a discussion on the murder of a child.

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  Setback for AIADMK as three rebel MLAs resign from Tamil Nadu Assembly, likely to join TVK

  May 25, 2026 16:09 IST

  The three rebel MLAs -- K Maragatham Kumaravel, S Jayakumar and Sathyabama -- are expected to join the TVK. They had submitted their resignations after meeting Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar.

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  Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Two more MLAs take oath as VCK, IUML enter Vijay-led government

  May 22, 2026 10:37 IST

  The Tamil Cabinet got two new ministers as CM Joseph Vijay inducted VCK and IUML allies into the government. The Chief Minister has kept AIADMK rebels out due to alliance pressure and legal complications.

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  Is Vijay redefining Tamil Nadu politics? CM's Mullivaikkal message fuels neo-Dravidianism debate

  May 21, 2026 19:18 IST

  Vijay's emergence is considered a political shift in Tamil Nadu, with analysts suggesting that the state may witness a gradual move from traditional Dravidian politics. And probably Vijay's May 18 post on X also highlights that he is looking to bridge the gap between Dravidianism and Tamil identity.

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  End of 59-year drought for Congress in Tamil Nadu as two MLAs join Vijay's cabinet today

  May 21, 2026 0:03 IST

  Congress MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P. Vishwanathan will be inducted into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vijay, on Thursday. This marks the first time in 59 years that Congress will have a minister in the state government.

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  Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay orders revamp of Amma Canteens, directs officials to improve infrastructure

  May 18, 2026 18:36 IST

  Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has said that the quality of the food that is provided at Amma Canteens must be improved. Furthermore, he directed officials to improve the infrastructure of the canteens across Tamil Nadu.

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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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  Vijay, under pressure from allies, removes Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as his OSD

  May 13, 2026 13:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has removed TVK spokesperson Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel from the post of Officer on Special Duty amid reported pressure from alliance partners. An official government order issued on May 13 confirmed that the appointment made a day earlier had been revoked.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proves majority, secures trust vote with 144 MLAs after AIADMK split

  May 13, 2026 12:54 IST

  Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday with support from parties including the Congress, the VCK, and the AIADMK rebel faction led by leaders SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam.

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  Who is Rickey Pandit? Vijay's astrologer at center of row over appointment in Tamil Nadu govt

  May 12, 2026 21:47 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as the Chief Minister’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Tamil Nadu government.

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  Rift in Tamil Nadu government already? Vijay's allies miffed over astrologer's appointment

  May 12, 2026 23:48 IST

  Strong reactions came quickly from within the ruling alliance. Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil questioned the logic of appointing an astrologer to an official post, asking why such a role was needed in the first place.