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'No AIADMK rebels in Cabinet': TVK reassures allies amid warning by CPM and VCK
Tamil Nadu | May 20, 2026, 03:56 PM ISTOn being asked about the fate of the alliance, Arjuna said the TVK-led coalition was intact and CM Vijay would soon hold Cabinet expansion. He also rebuked the DMK for allegedly trying to forge an alliance with AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
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CPM threatens to 'reconsider' support to Vijay if TVK accommodates AIADMK rebels in Cabinet
Tamil Nadu | May 20, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTCPI(M) leader P Shanmugam warned that the party would revisit its support to the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government if AIADMK rebels were accommodated in the Cabinet. He said the Left backed TVK to prevent President's rule and uphold the public mandate.
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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi after Vijay 'commemorates' LTTE founder Prabhakaran: 'For slice of power'
Tamil Nadu | May 19, 2026, 06:05 PM ISTNotably, reference to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is politically sensitive in India, as the group was banned for its role in terrorism and was responsible for the 1991 killing of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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'Not cheap or low-standard': Rajinikanth rejects claims of 'jealousy' towards Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu | May 17, 2026, 01:09 PM ISTRajinikanth 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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'Totally baseless, remarks misquoted': CJI Surya Kant on 'jobless cockroaches' remark
India | May 16, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTChief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that his observations were never directed at the youth of the country, as was being suggested in some reports.
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Karuppu: Trisha Krishnan accidentally clicks photos next to Vijay poster, video goes viral
Regional Cinema | May 15, 2026, 02:36 PM ISTTrisha Krishnan grabbed attention online after unknowingly posing beside a Thalapathy Vijay poster following the screening of Karuppu. The video quickly went viral, with fans calling the moment a perfect coincidence.
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Karuppu: Trisha Krishnan film's team extends special thanks to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on release day
Regional Cinema | May 15, 2026, 02:12 PM ISTThe makers of Karuppu shared a special note thanking Tamil Nadu CM Vijay as the Trisha Krishnan-starrer released in theatres. The gesture quickly grabbed attention online and sparked discussion among fans.
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Women to get May month installment of Rs 1,000 under 'Kalaignar Urimai Thogai' scheme soon: CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu | May 14, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTTamil 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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Suriya, Trisha's Karuppu 9am shows cancelled hours before release despite CM Vijay's approval
Regional Cinema | May 14, 2026, 09:10 AM ISTSuriya and Trisha Krishnan’s Karuppu faced a last-minute release hurdle after its scheduled 9 AM shows on May 14 were cancelled despite special permission from Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Producers cited unavoidable reasons amid reports of financial issues.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 13, 2026
India | May 13, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTA few days after urging citizens to adopt austerity measures and reduce the use of fuel-powered vehicles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also scaled down the size of his own convoy, reflecting his appeal in practice.
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Vijay pushes for scrapping NEET after paper leak, seeks admissions based on class 12 marks
Tamil Nadu | May 13, 2026, 08:36 PM ISTIn 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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AIADMK feud: Palaniswami removes Velumani and Shanmugam from their party posts
Tamil Nadu | May 13, 2026, 07:37 PM ISTAIADMK feud: Palaniswami removes Velumani and Shanmugam from their party posts
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AIADMK feud: Shanmugam calls EPS' whip letter 'forged' as 25 MLAs back TVK during trust vote
Tamil Nadu | May 13, 2026, 07:10 PM ISTEPS alleged that several former ministers and MLAs openly defied the party line by declaring support for the ruling TVK government. He described their actions as a betrayal of the AIADMK and a blatant violation of party discipline.
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Trisha Krishnan's Karuppu release gets a boost as CM Vijay approves special morning screenings
Regional Cinema | May 13, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTThe makers of Karuppu thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay for granting permission for special 9 AM morning shows ahead of the film’s release on May 14. Starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, the film has been generating strong buzz online.
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Vijay, under pressure from allies, removes Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as his OSD
Tamil Nadu | May 13, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTTamil 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
Chennai | May 13, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTChief 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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Tamil Nadu trust vote showdown: AIADMK issues whip warning rebels over support to Vijay's TVK
Tamil Nadu | May 13, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTCM Vijay on Tuesday held discussions with dissident AIADMK leaders CV Shanmugam and SP Velumani ahead of the highly anticipated confidence vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The interaction has further fuelled rumours of growing cracks within the AIADMK.
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Who is Rickey Pandit? Vijay's astrologer at center of row over appointment in Tamil Nadu govt
Tamil Nadu | May 12, 2026, 09:47 PM ISTActor-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
Tamil Nadu | May 12, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTStrong 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.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 12, 2026
India | May 12, 2026, 08:26 PM ISTThe Rajasthan SOG has arrested NEET paper leak masterminds Manish Yadav and Rakesh Mandavriya. A family member of a NEET candidate has also been detained.