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Udhayanidhi says Sanatana Dharma divides, must be ‘abolished’
Chennai: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday, May 12, called for the “abolition” of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, repeating the controversial remarks he made in September 2023. In his maiden…
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HC restrains TVK MLA from voting in TN legislative assembly
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday, May 12, restrained TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi, who won from the Tirupattur assembly constituency by just one vote, from voting, including the confidence motion…
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CM Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor shops across TN
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday, May 12, ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets, including 276 shops near places of worship across the state. Considering the…
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AIADMK stands divided over support to TVK, some MLAs want EPS to step down
Chennai: The recent election drubbing has resulted in an internal rift in the AIADMK, with the MLAs divided over extending support to the ruling TVK in Tamil Nadu, while signs of revolt…
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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…
- Chennai
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…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad hosts Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs amid Vijay swearing-in suspense
Hyderabad: Five MLAs from the Tamil Nadu Congress are currently staying in Hyderabad as uncertainty continues over the swearing-in ceremony of actor-politician C Joseph Vijay. A report by The Hindu quoted a…
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President‘s Rule speculation grows as TN govt formation crisis deepens
Chennai: Speculation over the possibility of President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified as the political deadlock over government formation deepened amid allegations of horse-trading, alleged forged support letters and missing MLAs. With…
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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…
- Chennai
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…
- Entertainment
Photo of Thalapathy Vijay’s 10th class marksheet goes viral
Hyderabad: For over three decades, Thalapathy Vijay entertained millions as one of South India’s biggest superstars. Right now, the actor-turned-politician is making headlines for a completely different reason. With Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam…
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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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Vijay says no to CM convoy until swearing-in: TVK
Chennai: TVK chief Vijay declined to accept the police convoy vehicles provided to Tamil Nadu chief minister as per protocol until his swearing-in, the party said on Thursday, May 7. A police…
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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…
