Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

Why Vijay’s First Day as CM Sparked a Tamil Identity Row

For C. Joseph Vijay, May 10 was meant to be the symbolic beginning of a new political chapter. The actor-turned-politician, whose rise has already altered Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, took oath as Chief Minister amid enormous public attention, ending decades of uninterrupted dominance by the state’s traditional Dravidian power centres.…

MyLifeXP

Newly elected Tamil Nadu MLAs to take oath at Chennai Secretariat

New legislators are taking their oaths at the Chennai Secretariat today. This marks a significant moment for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party after its electoral success. The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convenes for its inaugural session. The Pro Tem Speaker will administer the oaths to all elected members. Chief…

The Economic Times

No chairs wobbling in Karnataka; don't know what PM is seeing: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of a "wobbling" Chief Minister's chair in the state, asserting stability. He also mourned the passing of Minister D Sudhakar, highlighting his dedication to district development and his inclusive nature. Shivakumar reiterated the Congress party's stance on supporting…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

DMK elects Udhyanidhi Stalin as Leader of Legislature Party; KN Nehru, EV Velu appointed Dy leader and party whip

The decision was taken at the DMK Legislature Party meeting, which was held at Kalaignar Arangam in Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, under the leadership of party president MK Stalin on Thursday.

The Economic Times

Tamil Nadu: Vijay reviews law and order situation in first meeting after taking CM oath

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary M Saikumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, K Manivasan, Director General of Police, Sandeep Rai Rathore; P Senthilkumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister; G Lakshmi Priya, Secretary to the CM; Principal Secretary of the Public Department…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

BJP facing 'wall of self-respect' in Tamil Nadu: Cong leader Girish Chodankar

Congress leader Girish Chodankar stated the Bharatiya Janata Party faces a wall of self-respect in Tamil Nadu. He accused the BJP of misusing the Governor's office to bypass public mandate. Chodankar claimed the party's actions are an open auction of democracy. He added that Tamil Nadu values the Constitution more…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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,…

Newslaundry

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…

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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.

Whats Hot

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.

Newslaundry

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…

Newslaundry

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…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Newslaundry

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.

Newslaundry

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

The verdicts are in.

Newslaundry

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.

Whats Hot

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).

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Newslaundry

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…

Newslaundry

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.

Newslaundry

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).

Newslaundry

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

Are crowds enough to win elections?

Newslaundry

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.

Newslaundry

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.

Newslaundry

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

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

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

Edappadi K Palaniswami

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.