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Tamil Nadu: Over 300 AIADMK members join TVK, extend support to ruling party

Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) citing inability to serve the public under AIADMK leadership. Senior leaders expressed belief in Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's ideals and commitment to a corruption-free Tamil Nadu, anticipating further defections.

The Economic Times

10-year-old girl goes to buy groceries, abducted and killed in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore; CM Vijay reacts

Coimbatore girl murder: A 10-year-old girl who went out to buy groceries in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore was allegedly abducted and killed, triggering protests and political outrage. Two accused have been arrested. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay condemned the crime, while the victim’s family demanded justice and questioned the state’s law and…

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Closure of liquor outlets marks 'major achievement' of TVK govt, says Finance Minister KA Sengottaiyan

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister KA Sengottaiyan highlighted a significant achievement by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. The government has ordered the closure of 717 liquor outlets near places of worship, schools, and bus stations. This move prioritizes public welfare. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has also retained key portfolios in the newly…

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Tamil Nadu unveils portfolio allocation; Vijay retains key administrative, police departments

The Tamil Nadu government has announced its ministerial portfolio allocations. Key departments like Finance, Health, and Energy have been assigned to senior ministers. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will oversee crucial portfolios including Public Administration, Police, and Women and Youth Welfare. This distribution indicates a focused administrative approach with the CM…

The Economic Times

Why Vijay Removed The White Towel From His Chair

It was just a white towel on a chair. No speech. No announcement. No political slogan. But when Joseph Vijay quietly removed the traditional white towel from his official chair, social media exploded with reactions. For decades, the white towel has been a familiar sight in Indian government offices a…

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Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam successfully passed a floor test in the State Legislative Assembly, securing a majority of 121 seats. This victory follows the party's strong performance in the recent elections and support from allied parties. The event also coincides with…

The Economic Times

Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly with 144 votes in favour

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government successfully passed a floor test, securing the support of 144 MLAs. The vote of confidence saw backing from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, while the BJP remained neutral and the PMK abstained. This victory…

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Vijay thanks PM Modi after being sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM, hopes for Centre's "support and cooperation"

Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister, Joseph Vijay, has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message. Vijay expressed his eagerness for active support from the central government for Tamil Nadu's development. The actor-turned-politician officially took oath as Chief Minister in Chennai. His government aims for the welfare and progress…

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Can Vijay usher in a new dawn for social justice in TN or will it be more of the same?

Tamil Nadu’s cinema superstar Joseph Vijay has scripted history by bringing an end to the Dravidian duopoly that had been ruling the southern state since 1967 when the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) first came to power. The long instituted Dravidian ideology of more than half-a-century, ways of life, and life…

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Modi’s BJP set for big win in key state elections as support for his fiercest rivals collapses

Modi finally unseats Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, while popular actor Vijay’s party takes the largest number of votes in Tamil Nadu

The Independent UK

Online hate campaign against Mammootty draws widespread political, social condemnation

Mammootty faces online hate campaign for role in Puzhu, drawing political censure and social criticism for divisive attacks.

The Hindu

Kerala politicians stand by actor Mammootty facing online harassment, call him State's pride

Left and Congress politicians in Kerala support Mammootty against online harassment for alleged anti-Brahmanical movie, denouncing right-wing propaganda.

The Hindu

Schrodinger’s Superstar: Rajinikanth and the challenges of being ‘Sanghi’ in Tamil Nadu

Last week, when Rajinikanth flew off to Ayodhya to attend the Ram Mandir consecration, no one was surprised. He sat next to Sachin Tendulkar, exchanged a couple of words with Narendra Modi, and was among the first to get darshan.

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From box office to ballot box: TN’s tryst with stars in politics, and how Vijay might fare

There’s a scene in the 2014 Tamil movie Kaththi where actor Vijay explains communism with the help of the humble idli.

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