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South Central 74: Vijay, the Governor and future of INDIA alliance

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the political developments in Tamil Nadu and the national implications of the fallout between DMK and Congress. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief, Shabbir Ahmed, journalist and political analyst Rasheed Kidwai, and K Venkataramanan,…

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Will arrange seating in Parliament as per DMK's request: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

DMK MP Kanimozhi has requested separate seating in Lok Sabha from Congress following a split in their Tamil Nadu alliance. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed Parliament will accommodate the request. This move comes after Congress shifted its support to actor Vijay's TVK party after the state assembly election results, impacting…

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INDIA alliance intact despite Congress support to TVK govt: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut asserts the INDI alliance remains strong. He stated that Congress's decision to support Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu, despite an alliance with DMK, does not create divisions. Raut expressed confidence that the opposition will unite for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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Vijay Fans Left Heartbroken After Swearing-In Ceremony Rumours Collapse

Rumours surrounding actor-turned-politician Vijay becoming the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu created massive excitement across the state on Wednesday. Supporters of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), believed that the actor would officially take oath on Thursday after the party emerged strongly in the election results.

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Editorial backlash grows as governor stalls Vijay’s claim to form government

As Governor Rajendra Arlekar continues to be unconvinced of TVK chief C Joseph Vijay’s numbers to form a government despite the party emerging as the single largest force in Tamil Nadu, some of India’s biggest newspapers have issued blunt editorials accusing him of subverting constitutional convention and inviting political instability.

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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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Vijay to take CM oath after majority proof

Tamil Nadu news: Vijay of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is set to become the next Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. He needs to prove his majority in the assembly. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar wants a stable government. TVK supporters are demanding an immediate swearing-in. Vijay has claimed to form the government with…

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Congress-DMK split: How Rahul-Stalin bonhomie collapsed over Vijay’s rise

Their parties have been in alliance for almost two decades, except for a brief breakup in 2013. And when Rahul Gandhi and MK Stalin took over their parties, they had always made it a point to publicly display their bonhomie, often calling each other brothers and ideological partners.

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

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Tamil Nadu hung assembly: What are TVK and Vijay’s options?

Tamil Nadu is not a state known for fractured mandates. For decades, voters in the state have delivered decisive verdicts, largely alternating between the two Dravidian giants, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and rarely leaving room for post-poll arithmetic.

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Shock in Tamil Nadu: Fan slits throat over rumours of Vijay’s defeat

As vote counting continues across four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry, early trends from Tamil Nadu have delivered a major राजनीतिक surprise. Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made an impressive electoral debut, posing a serious challenge to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

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TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

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If pollsters are to be believed: Vijay shocker in Tamil Nadu, BJP’s Bengal win

The exit polls are out. And if most pollsters are to be believed, it will be the BJP in Assam and West Bengal, the NDA in Puducherry, the DMK in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.

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Not ‘cute’: The ‘kill or die’ threats by children in Vijay’s campaign

For decades Vijay has been an honorary son or brother to his fans. On the TVK’s campaign trail, this imagined kinship produced a new title. Urging children to throw tantrums unless their parents vote for TVK, Vijay added: “Do it for Vijay mama” (uncle).

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Vijay in politics: Fan frenzy or real votes for TVK?

Are crowds enough to win elections?

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South Central 71: Delimitation row, alliances and what will decide the vote in Tamil Nadu

In this episode of South Central, Pooja Prasanna and Azeefa Fathima discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with RK Radhakrishnan, Ramya Kannan, and Dr C Lakshmanan.

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In TN’s fishing hamlets, Vijay’s rise meets both support and scepticism

Around 1.30 pm, under a punishing sun in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil town, families hurried along the highway towards Kanniyakumari. On two-wheelers, with infants as young as six months held close, many wore red and gold-yellow mufflers draped around their necks — a visible sign of allegiance.

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Promises, scepticism and unanswered questions: How Karur remembers TVK stampede deaths

Velusamypuram in Karur district does not speak easily about September 27, 2025.

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South Central 70: Can Vijay break DMK–AIADMK hold? | Bennix–Jayaraj case: Why verdict stands out

In this episode on South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They are joined by The Deccan Herald’s Assistant Editor Sivapriyan and journalist and translator Kavitha Muralidharan.

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A call from Kerala that spurred Karnataka CMO into action

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed, Pooja Prasanna, and Nidheesh MK.

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Hoax bomb threats target Tamil Nadu journalists, media houses

A series of bomb threats targeting the residences of Tamil Nadu journalists and media houses over the past week put the Tamil Nadu police and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) in a state of high alert. Site inspection and searches at the targeted locations by BDDS teams showed the…

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Tamil Superstar Vijay Rally Tragedy: Stampede Leaves 40 Dead, Raising Questions About His Political Future

Tamil superstar Vijay faces scrutiny after 40 die in a rally stampede in Karur, as officials and organisers trade blame over safety failures.

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Delays, poor crowd control: How the Karur tragedy unfolded

With 40 people dead in a stampede, including nine children, anger is mounting against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its president Vijay. The party and Vijay are facing tough questions over mismanagement in organising the campaign event at Karur, while the police and district administration are also being criticised…

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At least 40 dead and 124 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician

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Vijay’s Karur rally tragedy leaves at least 39 dead, TVK functionaries booked

An FIR has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the Karur stampede that has claimed 39 lives so far. The case has been registered against Madhiazhagan, TVK’s district secretary for Karur North; Bussy Anand, the party’s general secretary; CTR Nirmal Kumar, joint general secretary; and…

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