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TVK government proves majority in Tamil Nadu Assembly amid DMK walkout
Chennai: The four-day-old TVK government in Tamil Nadu crossed a major hurdle on Wednesday, May 13, comfortably winning the trust vote with the support of 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs amid DMK’s walkout…
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Chennai-Abu Dhabi flight returns due to ‘technical issue’
Chennai: An Etihad Airways Chennai-Abu Dhabi flight on Tuesday returned due to a technical issue and there was no “fire”, the airline said. The airline statement came after reports quoting Chennai airport…
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AIADMK crisis: 30 rebel MLAs to announce support to TVK
Chennai: The opposition AIADMK appeared headed for a split on Tuesday after a group of MLAs revolted against party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of seeking an alliance with archrival DMK,…
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Ahead of crucial floor test, CM Joseph Vijay calls on DMK supremo Stalin
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday called on his predecessor, DMK President MK Stalin at the latter’s Alwarpet residence here, days ahead of the crucial floor test the…
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Urvil”s exploits power CSK to five-wicket win over LSG
Chennai: The swashbuckling Urvil Patel equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history as Chennai Super Kings edged out Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets to keep their play-off hopes…
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unveils free power, women’s safety, anti-drug schemes
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Sunday introduced three schemes related to electricity, women’s safety and drug eradication as part of his poll promises. Vijay was sworn in as the…
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I will be the only power centre in Tamil Nadu, says CM Vijay
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday said he will be the sole “power centre” in his government, and sought to identify himself as a commoner from humble origins.…
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Vijay’s transformation as ‘Muthalvan’ from ‘Thalapathy’
Chennai: When C Joseph Vijay repeatedly asserted that the 2026 Assembly polls was a fight between his party, the TVK and the then ruling DMK, many did not buy that argument. On…
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Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, first order of business is free electricty
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday, May 10, in a ceremony that felt less like a political event and more…
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TVK gets majority, Vijay set to become Tamil Nadu CM; swear-in on May 10
Chennai: The uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu finally ended on Saturday after days of drama, with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) allies VCK and IUML extending “unconditional support” to Vijay-led TVK…
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VCK eyeing Dy CM post in new TN govt formation: Party source
Chennai: The Thol Thirumavalavan-led Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) is eyeing plum posts, including Deputy CM, if the party joins the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led new government, a source in the pro-Dalit organisation…
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How will Vijay mobilise funds for freebies? asks Kumaraswamy
Hassan: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday, May 8, questioned how actor-turned-politician Vijay would mobilise funds to implement the large-scale welfare guarantees promised by his party in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters…
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TVK secures majority in TN after support from smaller parties: Report
The political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu appears to have ended after actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) reportedly secured the support required to form the next government in the state. Backing from…
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TVK reaches out to Left parties, seeks support in govt formation
Chennai: TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday called on CPI state secretary M Veerapandian and CPI(M) state secretary P Shanmugam and sought their support in forming a government, emphasising a share…
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TN govt formation: Vijay turns up at Lok Bhavan for 2nd time to meet Governor
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay went to the Lok Bhavan on Thursday, May 7, for a second time in 24 hours to meet the Governor in connection with his request to be…
