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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…
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Political observers see no possibility of DMK-AIADMK tie-up to form govt
Chennai: With certain media reports indicating that DMK and AIADMK are likely to join hands to form a government by overtaking actor-turned Vijay’s TVK, which has 108 MLAs, political observers termed it…
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TVK functionary arrested for sexually harassing minor girl
Chennai: Police arrested a 35-year-old TVK functionary on charges of sexually harassing a minor girl in the city, police said on Wednesday, May 6. The accused, identified as Dinesh alias ‘Pambu’ Dinesh,…
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TVK Vijay meets Governor, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: TVK chief Vijay on Wednesday, May 6, met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and staked claim to form the government in the state, two days after his party emerged as…
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AIADMK not to support TVK in govt formation
Chennai: The AIADMK on Wednesday, May 6, said that it will not extend support to Vijay-led TVK in government formation in Tamil Nadu. The party has not backed the TVK under any…
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Congress snaps ties with DMK, supports Vijay’s TVK to form govt in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, the Congress party on Wednesday, May 6, broke ranks with its long-time ally DMK and announced support to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri…
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Over 800 luxury homes sold in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai in FY26: Report
Hyderabad: Three southern cities, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai, saw a combined sales of 811 ultra-luxury homes, each costing Rs 10 crore or above, during the last fiscal for a total amount of…
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Mandate of 2026 polls: A stronger right, a new south
Historic upsets. Disconcerting and unexpected winners. That’s the 2026 Assembly election results in four states and a Union Territory in a nutshell. Monday, May 4, results mark such a seismic shift in…
