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MK Stalin is not revealing his cards yet. Both the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc are looking at his DMK ahead of the Monsoon Session that starts next week. At a meeting with his MPs on Thursday, Stalin told them that the party is in wait-and-watch mode on the proposed Delimitation Bill. At…
In today’s Tamil Nadu Brief, NDTV’s Sam Daniel brings you the biggest political and governance stories from across the state. Chief Minister Vijay chairs his first conference with Collectors and SPs, calling for action without fear or favour, zero compromise on women’s safety, and a crackdown on drugs, illegal mining and caste violence. The AIADMK…
New Delhi: The Opposition INDIA Bloc is back to the drawing board – not just for a strategy for the monsoon session of parliament or countering the BJP but to sort out its internal dynamics and figure out a roadmap. The equations within the bloc have been upset by two events – the walkout of…
New Delhi13 minutes ago copy link The meeting of INDIA alliance leaders was held before the winter session of Parliament in 2025. Before the India Block meeting, allies have accused Congress of not supporting them. On Saturday, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby wrote a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge saying that during the assembly…
Last Updated:May 17, 2026, 2:22 pm IST The actor also rejected suggestions that he was envious of actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, who recently assumed office as Tamil Nadu chief minister Actor Rajnikanth with former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK leader MK Stalin | File Image Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday dismissed speculation that he had…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has completed just one week in office, but every public appearance and political gesture appears aimed at building the “Brand Vijay” image. From replacing traditional political attire with sharp black suits to delivering a confident oath-taking speech, Vijay is projecting himself as a modern, CEO-style administrator. His outreach to political…
Tamil Nadu’s ruling TVK – fresh off a dramatic trust vote win Wednesday morning – has rolled back the appointment of an astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty (Political). Radhan Pandit Vetrivel had been named to party boss and chief minister Joseph Vijay’s staff, but his appointment triggered protests from TVK critics and rivals,…
‘Thalapathy’ Vijay is safe, for now. The superstar actor – who upended Tamil Nadu politics by leading his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to victory in last month’s election – was confirmed Wednesday as the new chief minister after winning a vote of confidence. The TVK government was backed by 144 lawmakers after his nearest rival –…
A faction of the AIADMK – led by CV Shanmugam – extended support Tuesday to Tamil Nadu’s ruling coalition headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Shanmugam told reporters he plans to meet the chief minister later today. He pointed to a string of electoral defeats suffered by the All India Anna Dravida…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated TVK Chief Vijay as he took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during the grand ceremony in Chennai. The historic swearing-in event witnessed the presence of top political leaders, celebrities and thousands of supporters. Celebrations erupted across the state as Thalapathy Vijay officially assumed office as Tamil Nadu…