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CM Vijay Launches Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram in Madurai — Gold Rings for 1.28 Lakh Newborns

28 Sep 2026

CM Vijay launched the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme at Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital on 28 Sep 2026, placing the first one-gram gold ring on baby Muthu Yazhini; it went live in 107 government hospitals

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Madurai Gandhi Memorial Museum Reopens After ₹10.25 Crore Renovation — CM Vijay Inaugurates

28 Sep 2026
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CM Vijay Worships at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Greets Crowds in Road Show

28 Sep 2026
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Palaniswami Campaigns in Dharapuram for AIADMK’s Banumathi — Targets TVK Over Defection

28 Sep 2026Read
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Madurantakam & Dharapuram Bypolls: The Final Week — Candidates, Campaigns and What Decides the Vote

27 Sep 2026Read
Governance

Vijay Marks First Anniversary of Karur Crowd Crush — “A Wound That Does Not Heal”

27 Sep 2026Read
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Vijay Opens Bypoll Campaign in Madurantakam — “I Came as Your Son, Not as CM”

25 Sep 2026Read

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WED23Sep 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay September 23 — Cooum Restoration, TANGEDCO Power Crisis, MLA Hospital Visit, ₹75L for KamaliniFive developments on September 23, 2026 — Day 136: CM Vijay reviews Cooum River Restoration (global tender in 1 month); visits TANGEDCO HQ amid power
TUE22Sep 2026
WelfareCM Vijay Launches Breakfast Scheme Expansion to Classes 6–8 — 15.30 Lakh Students, ₹724 CroreCM Vijay inaugurated the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes 6-8 on September 22 at Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai. 15.30 lakh addit
SAT19Sep 2026
WelfareTamil Nadu Plans 7 New Government Nursing Colleges — ₹270 Crore, 660 Additional SeatsTamil Nadu government announced plans to establish seven new government nursing colleges with a proposed investment of Rs 270.26 crore, adding approxi
FRI18Sep 2026
InvestmentCM Vijay September 18 — Walgreens GCC Chennai, Gold Ring Sep 28, UK Investment Review, Breakfast Scheme Sep 22Five major developments on September 18, 2026: Walgreens India signs MoU for first GCC in India at DLF Downtown Taramani Chennai (250+ jobs); Gold Rin
WED16Sep 2026
InvestmentLondon Tamil Diaspora Meet at The Shard Cancelled — Metropolitan Police Cite Safety ConcernsA planned public interaction between CM Vijay and the Tamil diaspora at The Shard, London was cancelled on September 16 after the Metropolitan Police
TUE15Sep 20262 stories
GovernanceCauvery SC Hearing Sep 15 — Tamil Nadu Seeks 17.604 TMC Backlog from KarnatakaKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextGovernanceTamil Nadu Goes Digital — Free DL and RC on Same Day from September 15, Anna BirthdayKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
MON14Sep 20264 stories
InvestmentVijay London Visit Secures Rs 15,300 Crore — Motherson Rs 11,000 Cr, EY GCC Rs 1,000 Cr, Wilson Power Rs 300 CrKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextPoliticsDharapuram (SC) By-Election — TVK Fields P. Sathyabama, DMK Fields S. SuganyaKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextPoliticsMadurantakam (SC) By-Election — TVK Fields Maragatham Kumaravel, DMK Fields I. ParanthamenKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextGovernance9 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Missing Since July 23 Rescued by Myanmar NavyNine Tamil Nadu fishermen who set sail on July 23 and failed to return by August 7 have been safely rescued by the Myanmar Navy on September 14. Fishe
SAT12Sep 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay Flags Off Ajith's Silverstone Race — A Historic Moment Beyond CinemaKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
THU10Sep 20264 stories
WelfareGold Ring Scheme: 4.42 Lakh Rings Ordered — Joyalukkas (70%) and Kalyan Jewellers (30%), Madras HC Upholds TenderKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextPoliticsEC Recognises TVK as State Party — Whistle Symbol Reserved, Alliance NamedKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextInvestmentVijay in London — First Overseas Trip as CM, Investor Conference, Returns Sep 17Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextGovernanceVijay UK Trip in Doubt — Malaysian PM Ibrahim Coming to Chennai Sep 13 for BRICSKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
WED9Sep 20262 stories
GovernancePM Modi in Tamil Nadu — ₹5,650 Crore Projects Inaugurated in TiruchirappalliKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextPoliticsTVK+ Second Alliance Meeting — Left Parties Skip Again, Congress-TVK PM Tension LiveKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
MON7Sep 20262 stories
PoliticsTamil Nadu By-Elections Oct 6 — Madurantakam and Dharapuram, TVK First Electoral TestKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextPoliticsVijay Fires 40-Minute Assembly Salvo — Sarkaria to TASMAC, DMK Walks OutKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
THU3Sep 2026
InvestmentVijay Announces Olympic City, Motor Sports City, Rs 1200 Cr Secretariat — Tamil HC Resolution Adopted UnanimouslyKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
WED2Sep 2026
GovernanceVijay Withdraws Farmer and Teacher Cases, Announces Rs 4800 Crore Desalination PlantKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
MON31Aug 20264 stories
GovernanceMilk Price Raised to Rs 44 — Second Hike in 12 Days for 3.16 Lakh Dairy FarmersAavin procurement price raised Rs 41 to Rs 44 per litre (Rule 110). Cumulative Rs 6 rise since Aug 19. Incentive raised Rs 3 to Rs 5 per litre. Rs 720GovernanceCauvery SC Aug 31 — Karnataka Claims Compliance, Tamil Nadu Presses Backlog ClearanceKarnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextGovernanceVijay Announces Rs 57,000-Cr Infrastructure Package — Power Grid, Semiconductor ParkRs 33,066 Cr TN Transmission Scheme (196 substations, 15,000 km). Rs 20,800 Cr Thoothukudi thermal plant. Rs 175 Cr Semiconductor Park, Kancheepuram. GovernanceVijay Opens Mettur Dam — 81 Days Late, Cauvery Delta Farmers Get WaterCM Vijay opened Stanley Reservoir sluice gates at Mettur on September 1 — 81 days after June 12. 45 days of release for 16-17 lakh acres across 13 dis
FRI28Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceThe Complete Record: 17 Days of Vijay in the Assembly — Monsoon Session August 2026Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. NextPoliticsAssembly Final Day - Perambur Housing, Praggnanandhaa Chess Victory and Election PetitionsThe Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department pe
THU27Aug 20263 stories
GovernanceVijay Orders Emergency Rescue of Tamil Pilgrims Stranded in Nepal FloodsCM Vijay chaired a high-level review and directed IAS officer Ashish Kumar to Kathmandu and four ministers to Delhi to coordinate rescue of 106 Tamil GovernanceVijay Breaks Assembly Seating Convention Sits With Ministers in the Front RowThe Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department peGovernanceVijay Ranks 3rd in PM Preference — 9.2% in India Today MOTN First AppearanceIndia Today CVoter Mood of the Nation: Modi 48.7%, Rahul Gandhi 27.1%, Vijay 9.2% — third place in first appearance. Also 2nd choice for Opposition le
TUE25Aug 2026
GovernanceVijay Flags Off 250 New Buses — 130 AC Electric for MTC ChennaiPhase 1 of a 750-bus Rs 1,337-crore electric programme. 130 low-floor AC electric buses for MTC and 120 for state transport corporations. Total cost R
MON24Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceFree LPG for 1.30 Cr Families and Expanded Bus Travel — Rs 10,000 Cr PackageAnnapoorani Super Six: 3 free LPG cylinders per year for 1.30 crore families via DBT from Pongal 2027 at Rs 4,000 crore. Vettri Payanam: Express and mGovernanceVijay Scraps ₹27,400-Crore Parandur Airport Project, Will Identify Alternative SiteCM Vijay announced in the Assembly that the proposed Parandur greenfield airport will be abandoned and alternative sites identified, fulfilling a prom
FRI21Aug 2026
GovernanceJana Nayagan Streams on ZEE5 as 2026's Highest-Grossing Tamil FilmJana Nayagan begins streaming on ZEE5 today, arriving as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 after overtaking Karuppu, with roughly Rs 320 crore w
THU20Aug 2026
GovernanceVijay Seeks Legislative Assurance on Delimitation at Southern Zonal CouncilAt the 31st Southern Zonal Council, CM Vijay sought a legislative assurance that no state would lose parliamentary representation under the Delimitati
WED19Aug 20264 stories
WelfareHealth Cover Raised to ₹25 Lakh; ₹300 Crore Hospital for PeramburCM Vijay announced that CMCHIS annual coverage will rise from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, and that a 400-bed multispeciality hospital will be built in PerambGovernanceMilk Procurement Price Raised by ₹3 — 3.16 Lakh Producers to BenefitCM Vijay announced a ₹3 increase in the milk procurement price paid to cooperative societies, benefiting over 3.16 lakh producers at an additional cosGovernanceOfficial Vehicles and Monthly Allowance Announced for All 234 MLAsCM Vijay announced official vehicles and a monthly allowance for all 234 MLAs to travel across constituencies and monitor government projects. The decGovernance31st Southern Zonal Council: Amit Shah to Chair, CM Vijay to AttendUnion Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Chennai to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chengalpattu on August 20. CM Vijay will attend a
TUE18Aug 2026
GovernanceAssembly Demands Probe Into Hanur Firing That Killed Three Tamil MenThe Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department pe
MON17Aug 20266 stories
GovernanceCrop Loans Up to Rs 75,000 Fully Waived: CM Vijay Expands Relief AgainCM Vijay announced a full waiver of cooperative crop loans up to Rs 75,000 under Rule 110, adding Rs 953.06 crore for 1.38 lakh more farmers and takinGovernanceCM Vijay Launches Presenceless Registration for Online Property DealsCM Vijay launched Presenceless Registration at the Secretariat, allowing first-sale documents for plots and flats to be registered fully online withouGovernanceSpecial Report: The First Special Report: The First 100 Days of the Vijay GovernmentA complete record of the TVK government's first 100 days - the Budget, the crop loan waiver, five Assembly resolutions, two Supreme Court battles and GovernanceSupreme Court Directs Karnataka to Comply With CWMA Order on CauveryA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed Karnataka to ensure compliance with CWMA directions on Cauvery releases, sought a status rePoliticsVCK Formally Announces Alliance With TVK at Ulundurpet ConferenceThol. Thirumavalavan announced at the VCK conference in Ulundurpet that the party will move forward in alliance with Vijay's TVK, ending months of speGovernance100 Days of the Vijay Government: What Has Been DoneThe TVK government completes 100 days in office. A record of what has been announced and delivered - from a Rs 6,220 crore crop loan waiver to over Rs
SUN16Aug 2026
GovernanceJana Nayagan Reported for ZEE5 on August 21 — After the Amazon Deal Fell ThroughTrade reports place Jana Nayagan's digital premiere on ZEE5 from August 21, 2026, after a reported ₹121 crore Amazon Prime Video deal did not material
SAT15Aug 20262 stories
Governance"Freedom From Corruption Is Freedom": CM Vijay's Maiden Independence Day AddressIn his first Independence Day speech, CM Vijay called freeing Tamil Nadu from corruption equal to achieving freedom, confirmed the ₹755.83 crore gold Governance80th Independence Day: The Long Road to August 15, and Tamil Nadu's Place in ItFrom Plassey to Purna Swaraj — the full history of India's freedom struggle, Tamil Nadu's freedom fighters, and CM Vijay's first Independence Day at F
FRI14Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Writes to PM Modi Seeking Permanent Freeze of Lok Sabha at 543 SeatsCM Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging constitutional amendments to permanently freeze the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and implement 33% women's reseGovernanceSupreme Court Stays High Court Order on Karur Jobs, in Major Relief to Vijay GovernmentThe Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court judgment quashing compassionate appointments for families of the 41 Karur stampede victims, asking why
THU13Aug 20263 stories
GovernanceExplained: Delimitation and What It Means for Tamil NaduWhy delimitation has become Tamil Nadu's biggest federal fight — the 1971 seat freeze, the constitutional amendments behind it, and what the projectioGovernanceSupreme Court Defers Cauvery Hearing to August 17 as Tamil Nadu Files Fresh PleaThe Supreme Court deferred Tamil Nadu's Cauvery hearing to August 17. The state has filed an additional plea seeking full monthly allocations, puttingInvestmentTamil Nadu Signs 97 MoUs Worth ₹67,542 Crore at First TVK Investors ConclaveTamil Nadu secured investment commitments of ₹67,542 crore across 97 projects at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026, expected to generate o
WED12Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceAssembly Passes Resolution to Freeze Lok Sabha Strength at 543The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed CM Vijay's special resolution urging the Centre to permanently fix the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and implement 33% women'sGovernanceSupreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu's Cauvery Plea on August 13A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant will hear Tamil Nadu's Cauvery plea on August 13, after the state told the court it was not receiving its
TUE11Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceAssembly Passes Resolutions Seeking NEET Abolition and FCRA WithdrawalThe Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to abolish NEET nationally, proposing Class 12 marks as the admission basis, alongside aGovernanceCauvery Panel Orders Karnataka to Release 12,000 Cusecs Daily to Tamil NaduThe Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs per day to Tamil Nadu from August 12 for 15 days — a sharp escalati
MON10Aug 20263 stories
GovernanceJana Nayagan Rebounds on Third Weekend, Crosses ₹317 CroreJana Nayagan jumped 41% on its third Sunday to cross ₹317 crore worldwide after 18 days, narrowing the gap with Karuppu for 2026's top Tamil grosser tGovernanceCM Vijay Hikes Paddy and Sugarcane Procurement IncentivesCM Vijay announced higher state incentives taking fine-variety paddy to ₹2,750 per quintal, common-variety to ₹2,600, and sugarcane to ₹4,000 per tonnInvestmentAssembly Unanimously Backs CM Vijay's Tamil Thai Vazhthu ResolutionThe Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed CM Vijay's resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at government functions, with the DMK
SUN9Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceJana Nayagan Enters Third Week Past ₹308 Crore WorldwideJana Nayagan has entered its third week in theatres with a worldwide gross of about ₹308 crore and India net crossing ₹186 crore, as daily collectionsGovernance13 Years On: The Day Thalaivaa Was Blocked in Tamil NaduOn August 9, 2013, Thalaivaa released worldwide but not in Tamil Nadu. Thirteen years later, the man whose film was stalled — and whose tagline read '
SAT8Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceJana Nayagan Becomes 2026's Biggest Overseas GrosserJana Nayagan crossed ₹306 crore worldwide after 14 days and became the biggest overseas grosser among Tamil films of 2026, closing in on Karuppu for tPoliticsTVK Alliance MPs Pass Resolution Against Delimitation19 MPs from the TVK alliance passed a unanimous resolution declaring delimitation 'unnecessary' and 'an injustice' to Tamil Nadu, at a meeting chaired
FRI7Aug 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Defends Cauvery Outreach: "Ready to Face Humiliation"CM Vijay defended his proposed Bengaluru talks with Karnataka in the Assembly, saying he was prepared to face humiliation for Tamil Nadu's rights, andGovernanceCM Vijay Writes to PM Modi Opposing NEET for Veterinary AdmissionsCM Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging that veterinary science admissions not be made to depend on a common entrance exam or NEET, and instead cGovernanceCM Vijay Convenes All-MP Meeting on Delimitation for August 8CM Vijay has called a meeting of all Tamil Nadu MPs on August 8 to discuss the proposed Delimitation Bill, which he says would harm the state's intere
THU6Aug 2026
PoliticsTVK Government Presents Tamil Nadu's First Agriculture BudgetAgriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the TVK government's maiden Agriculture Budget for 2026-27, with a new Soil Conservation Mission and ₹17,000
WED5Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceJana Nayagan Holds Steady Past ₹300 Crore After Day 13Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹303 crore worldwide after 13 days, with a normal weekday dip in its second week, as it chases Kollywood's 2026 box office crPoliticsTVK Government Presents Tamil Nadu's First Budget — ₹44,527 Crore for EducationFinance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the TVK government's maiden Tamil Nadu Budget for 2026-27, with ₹44,527 crore for school education, the Vet
TUE4Aug 20263 stories
PoliticsCM Vijay Chairs TVK MLAs' Meeting Ahead of Budget SessionCM Vijay chaired a meeting of TVK MLAs at the party's Panaiyur headquarters to discuss strategy ahead of the government's first General and AgriculturGovernanceJana Nayagan Crosses ₹300 Crore WorldwideJana Nayagan has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide after 12 days, with India net at ₹179.45 crore and India gross at ₹209.35 crore.GovernanceJason Sanjay: "Appa Wanted Me to Build My Own Identity"CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjay, in a new interview ahead of his directorial debut Sigma, says his father always encouraged him to build his own identity
MON3Aug 20262 stories
InvestmentCM Vijay Tours Sriperumbudur-Oragadam Industrial CorridorCM Vijay toured the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam manufacturing corridor, visiting Saint-Gobain's World Glass Complex, the SIPCOT project office, Daimler BusGovernanceTamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Over Karnataka's Cauvery Water ShortfallOn CM Vijay's directions, Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka to release Cauvery water, citing actual inflows
SUN2Aug 20262 stories
GovernanceJana Nayagan Nears ₹200 Crore India Gross Through Strong Second WeekendJana Nayagan's India net collection crosses ₹165 crore as the film holds momentum through its second weekend, with worldwide gross approaching ₹290 crGovernanceKarnataka's All-Party Meeting Backs Cauvery Stand, Urges Bandh WithdrawalKarnataka CM Shivakumar's all-party meeting on the Cauvery dispute secured cross-party backing and urged withdrawal of a planned August 13 bandh, whil
SAT1Aug 2026
GovernanceJana Nayagan Nears ₹275 Crore Worldwide in Second WeekendJana Nayagan's India net collection approaches ₹163 crore as the film enters its second weekend with a Saturday uptick, taking the worldwide gross tow
FRI31Jul 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Presents Police Medals to 630 Personnel at Rajarathinam StadiumCM Vijay presented President's, Union Home Minister's and Chief Minister's Police Medals to 630 police, fire and prison personnel, and flagged off a nGovernanceJana Nayagan Crosses ₹260 Crore Worldwide After 8 DaysJana Nayagan crosses ₹260 crore worldwide gross and ₹153 crore India net within 8 days, ranking among the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026.GovernanceKarnataka Asks CM Vijay to Postpone August 3 Bengaluru VisitKarnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar asks CM Vijay to defer his proposed August 3 Bengaluru visit for Cauvery talks, citing the tense atmosphere following the
THU30Jul 20262 stories
InvestmentCM Vijay Presides Over ₹425 Crore Investment MoUs, TN's First Foreign University CampusCM Vijay presided over four MoUs bringing Chubb, Nordex, MotiveLink and the University of Western Australia's first Tamil Nadu campus, creating nearlyGovernanceTamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Over Karur Compassionate JobsThe Tamil Nadu government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order quashing compassionate government jobs given to f
WED29Jul 20264 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Rides Chennai Metro, Reviews Phase II ExpansionCM Vijay travelled by Chennai Metro from Omandurar to Nandanam, buying his own ticket, and inspected Phase II progress including the Porur-PoonamalleeGovernanceKarnataka CM Offers Vijay Helicopter Survey of Cauvery Basin Ahead of TalksKarnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar offers CM Vijay a helicopter survey of the Cauvery basin ahead of the August 3 bilateral talks, as the Cauvery Water ReguGovernanceTamil Nadu Weighs Weekly Chicken Biryani for School Noon MealsTamil Nadu is considering adding chicken biryani once a week to its noon-meal scheme, with School Education Minister Rajmohan's proposal now under CM GovernanceTamil Nadu Civic Polls Likely Deferred to Early 2027Local body elections in Tamil Nadu are likely to be postponed to early 2027 after the government extended the State Finance Commission's tenure to Dec
TUE28Jul 2026
GovernanceJana Nayagan Crosses ₹233 Crore Worldwide in 5 DaysJana Nayagan's 5-day India net collection reaches ₹134.90 crore, with worldwide gross crossing ₹233 crore, holding strong through its first weekday te
MON27Jul 20264 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Makes Surprise Inspection of Koyambedu Water Treatment PlantCM Vijay conducted a surprise evening inspection of the Koyambedu tertiary sewage treatment plant in Chennai, reviewing industrial water reuse and quaGovernanceCM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Reward for Weightlifter Raja MuthupandiCM Vijay announces a ₹30 lakh cash reward for Tamil Nadu weightlifter Raja Muthupandi after his silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the CommonwGovernanceJana Nayagan Crosses ₹200 Crore Worldwide in Opening WeekendJana Nayagan crosses ₹200 crore worldwide and ₹100 crore India net within four days, closing a strong opening weekend with a solid Sunday finish.PoliticsVijay Government to Table Corruption Audit Report on DMK Regime in Budget SessionFinance Minister N. Marie Wilson says the Vijay government will table an audit report on alleged corruption during the previous DMK regime in the upco
SAT25Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay's Office Set to Move from Fort St. GeorgeCM Vijay's office is set to shift from the historic Fort St. George complex to the 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai, driven by an acute shortaGovernanceFirst Budget of the Vijay Government Confirmed for August 5, 2026The Tamil Nadu government confirms its first Budget under CM Vijay will be presented on August 5, 2026, by Finance Minister Marie Wilson, after weeks
FRI24Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Seeks Cauvery Talks with Karnataka; August 3 Meeting ProposedCM Vijay has written to Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar seeking talks on Cauvery water releases and the Mekedatu project.GovernanceJana Nayagan: The Journey Against All OddsFrom a missed Pongal release to a Supreme Court battle, a massive piracy leak and 12 CBFC-mandated cuts — the seven-month struggle behind Jana Nayagan
THU23Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Watches Jana Nayagan with Parents in Special Screening Ahead of ReleaseCM Vijay watched Jana Nayagan with his parents and senior officials at Tagore Film Centre, Adyar, a day before its release — making him only the seconGovernanceJana Nayagan Day 1: ₹78 Crore Worldwide, Best Tamil Occupancy of 2026Jana Nayagan collects ₹41 crore net in India and ₹78 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, registering the best morning occupancy for a Tamil film in 2026.
WED22Jul 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Condemns Rahul Gandhi's Detention, Renews Demand to Abolish NEETCM Vijay condemns the detention of Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders during anti-NEET protests in Delhi as undemocratic, and renews TVK's demaGovernanceCM Vijay Chairs Planning & Development Department Review MeetingCM Vijay chairs a high-level review of the Planning and Development Department at the Secretariat, examining progress on key schemes and future planniGovernanceJana Nayagan Advance Bookings Cross ₹33 Crore Worldwide on Release EveJana Nayagan's worldwide advance bookings cross ₹33 crore on the eve of its July 23 release, with 7.37 lakh tickets sold for opening day across 9,566
TUE21Jul 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay to Lead Sivaji Ganesan's Birth Centenary Celebrations in 2028Tamil Nadu government announces CM Vijay will lead the official birth centenary celebrations of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in 2028, announced on hInvestmentTamil Nadu Ranks First in Infrastructure, Third Overall in NITI Aayog Investment IndexNITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranks Tamil Nadu first among large states on infrastructure and third overall, citing its technical taGovernanceV. Siva Appointed Chairman of Tamil Nadu Housing BoardTVK's Chennai North district secretary V. Siva, who stepped aside from the Perambur constituency for CM Vijay, is appointed Chairman of the Tamil Nadu
MON20Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Orders Biogas Plants Across Tamil Nadu, Approves DPRs for 5 DistrictsCM Vijay directs officials to establish biogas plants across Tamil Nadu after reviewing the Chetpet plant, approving DPRs for Vellore, Erode, ThoothukGovernanceJana Nayagan Advance Bookings Cross ₹21 Crore Worldwide Ahead of ReleaseAdvance bookings for Jana Nayagan, Vijay's final film, cross ₹21 crore worldwide with over 236,000 tickets sold in 24 hours on BookMyShow alone, ahead
SUN19Jul 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay Congratulates Tamil Cinema's 10-Win Haul at 72nd National Film AwardsCM Vijay congratulates Dhanush, the Amaran team, and Tamil cinema's National Award winners after a historic 10-win haul at the 72nd National Film Awar
SAT18Jul 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Extends Tamil Nadu Day Greetings, Announces Dual CommemorationCM Vijay extends Tamil Nadu Day greetings and announces that the government will officially celebrate both November 1 and July 18 to honour the state'GovernanceHow to Contact CM Vijay: Grievances, Appointments & Anti-Corruption ReportingComplete guide to reaching Chief Minister Vijay's office — the Mudhalvarin Mugavari (CM Helpline) grievance system, appointment request emails, and thGovernanceRevenue Minister Sengottaiyan Praises Government's Performance at Erode FunctionRevenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan praises the TVK government's performance at a public function in Erode, citing the five-year development plan and r
FRI17Jul 20264 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Appeals to Tamil Nadu to Participate in Digital Census 2026CM Vijay appeals to the people of Tamil Nadu to complete self-enumeration for India's first fully digital Census 2026, saying the data collected formsGovernanceCM Vijay Makes Surprise Inspection of Saidapet Adi Dravidar HostelCM Vijay makes a surprise inspection of the M.C. Rajah Adi Dravidar Hostel in Saidapet, hearing student complaints about food quality and facilities, GovernanceJana Nayagan Officially Confirmed for July 23 Release — New Poster UnveiledKVN Productions officially confirms Jana Nayagan's worldwide theatrical release on July 23, 2026, unveiling a new poster of Vijay in character — his fGovernanceUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale Meets CM Vijay in ChennaiUnion Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale meets CM Vijay at the Secretariat in a courtesy call, discussing Dalit community welfare an
THU16Jul 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Issues Stern Anti-Corruption Warning to MinistersCM Vijay warns Cabinet ministers that anyone found involved in corruption or policy irregularities will be removed, saying his government will have 'nGovernanceCM Vijay Holds Cabinet Meeting Ahead of Tamil Nadu BudgetCM Vijay chairs a Cabinet meeting to approve proposals for the 2026-27 Tamil Nadu Budget, expected to be presented in the first week of August.WelfareVaralaxmi Sarathkumar Meets CM Vijay to Discuss Women's WelfareActress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar meets Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to discuss women's welfare and social issues, sharing an appreciative message on so
WED15Jul 20262 stories
PoliticsCM Vijay to Join Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' Anti-Drug Campaign With MohanlalCM Vijay accepts an invitation from the Kerala Government to participate in Operation Toofan, a major anti-drug awareness campaign, where he is expectGovernanceSivakarthikeyan Meets CM Vijay Ahead of Jana Nayagan ReleaseActor Sivakarthikeyan meets Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay ahead of the release of Jana Nayagan, sharing photos of the meeting on social media with a
TUE14Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Makes First Official Visit to Perambur, Opens New MLA Office & Launches Ration Card DriveCM Vijay makes his first official visit to his own Perambur constituency, inaugurating a new digitally-equipped MLA office, launching a statewide ratiWelfareCM Vijay Launches 'Nalam TN' Digital Public Health PortalCM Vijay launches the Nalam TN digital health portal during his Perambur visit, aimed at improving access to government healthcare services and enabli
MON13Jul 2026
GovernanceSupreme Court Stays Madras High Court's Cow Slaughter Ban OrderThe Supreme Court stays a Madras High Court order that imposed a blanket ban on cow and calf slaughter across Tamil Nadu, siding with the state govern
SAT11Jul 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay Leads Tributes as Legendary Singer S. Janaki Passes Away at 88Playback legend S. Janaki, the 'Nightingale of South India,' passes away in Mysuru at 88. CM Vijay calls her death 'an irreplaceable loss to the India
FRI10Jul 20264 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay's Karur Speech — Full VideoWatch CM Vijay's emotional address to the people of Karur — his first public speech in the district since the stampede tragedy, announcing a memorial GovernanceCM Vijay Visits Karur, Announces Memorial for Stampede VictimsCM Vijay meets stampede victims' families in Karur, hands over 32 job appointment orders cleared by the Madras High Court, and announces a TVK memoriaGovernanceCM Vijay to Lay Foundation for ₹1,700 Cr Footwear Factory in KarurCM Vijay will lay the foundation stone for a ₹1,700 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing unit in Karur district, expected to create around 13,500 PoliticsMadras High Court Stays By-Elections in 5 Constituencies Including CM Vijay's Vacated SeatMadras High Court restrains the Election Commission from notifying by-elections to Tiruchirappalli East, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai and Viralimal
THU9Jul 2026
PoliticsDMK Moves Supreme Court Again Ahead of CM Vijay's Karur VisitDMK files a fresh Supreme Court petition seeking to restrain CM Vijay and named ministers from public comment on the Karur case, days after the Court
WED8Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Makes Surprise Visit to Government Hospital for Women and Children, EgmoreCM Vijay makes an unannounced inspection of Government Hospital Egmore, Chennai — reviewing patient care, infrastructure, cleanliness and medicine avaGovernanceJana Nayagan Confirmed for July 23 Release — Vijay's Farewell Film as Sitting CMCM Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan is confirmed for release on July 23, 2026, after a long CBFC certification battle — set to be the first film releas
TUE7Jul 20262 stories
WelfareCM Vijay to Visit Karur July 10-11 — Meet Victims' Families, Launch Welfare ProjectsCM Vijay is scheduled to visit Karur to meet families affected by the recent stampede, review relief measures, and ensure announced assistance reachesGovernanceSupreme Court Declines to Restrict CM Vijay's Public RemarksSupreme Court declines DMK's plea seeking restrictions on CM Vijay's public statements and visits related to the Karur stampede case — questions the l
MON6Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Reviews Higher Education, Orders Fast-Track VC AppointmentsCM Vijay chairs a high-level review of higher education, directing officials to expedite Vice-Chancellor appointments to 15 state universities and addGovernanceCM Vijay Inspects 400 MLD Perur Desalination PlantCM Vijay inspects the under-construction 400 MLD Perur Desalination Plant near Chennai, directing officials to complete the project on schedule — set
SUN5Jul 20264 stories
Governance5 Lakh Mudhalvar Makkal Sevai Nanbar — Doorstep Govt ServicesCM Vijay's TVK government will deploy 5 lakh Mudhalvar Makkal Sevai Nanbar youth to deliver 100+ government services at citizens' doorsteps across TamPolitics₹4,000 Monthly Stipend for Graduates — TVK PromiseCM Vijay's TVK government has promised ₹4,000 monthly unemployment allowance for graduates and ₹2,500 for diploma holders in Tamil Nadu — expected in WelfareTN Citizen Privilege Card — AI Welfare DeliveryTamil Nadu's TN Citizen Privilege Card — CM Vijay's AI-driven system that auto-identifies every welfare scheme a citizen is eligible for and delivers GovernanceTN Govt Free AI App Development Training — July 15–17Tamil Nadu MSME Department offers a free 3-day AI App Development training programme July 15–17, 2026. No coding experience needed. Register at www.ed
SAT4Jul 2026
PoliticsCM Vijay Visits TVK Headquarters — Meets Party FunctionariesTamil Nadu CM and TVK President C. Joseph Vijay visited TVK headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai on July 4, 2026 — holding discussions with senior functi
THU2Jul 20263 stories
PoliticsAIADMK Leaders Join TVK at MamallapuramFormer AIADMK ministers Dr. C. Vijayabaskar, M. R. Vijayabhaskar, M. S. M. Anandan and S. Valarmathi join TVK at a grand induction ceremony in MamallaGovernanceM. Annadurai Chairs TN Curriculum CommitteeCM Vijay reconstituted Tamil Nadu's school curriculum design committee with former ISRO scientist M. Annadurai as chair — a landmark step in TVK's eduGovernanceCM Vijay Launches Month-Long Department ReviewCM Vijay on July 2, 2026 launched a month-long department-wise performance review of all Tamil Nadu government departments to accelerate welfare schem
WED1Jul 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Writes to PM Modi — Rejects Centre'sTamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay wrote to PM Narendra Modi on July 1, 2026 opposing the Centre's VB-GRAMG scheme — rejecting the 60:40 cost formula and..PoliticsCM Vijay — Allied Party Leaders Meet · TVKTamil Nadu CM Vijay met leaders of Congress, VCK, IUML and MDMK on July 1, 2026 at Chennai to formalise a broader political front, while CPI and CPI(M
TUE30Jun 2026
GovernanceDay 2: CM Vijay Tells Officials "PunishDay 2 of CM Vijay's Collectors Conference, June 30, 2026 — welfare scheme delivery, forest conservation, illegal sand mining crackdown and closing add
MON29Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceDay 1: CM Vijay Reviews Law & Order, Women'sDay 1 of CM Vijay's Collectors Conference, June 29, 2026 — law and order, women's safety, Drug-Free Tamil Nadu, Vetri Tamilagam vision plan reviewed wGovernanceCM Vijay Chairs First Collectors ConferenceCM Vijay chairs Tamil Nadu's first Collectors Conference on June 29–30, 2026 — reviewing governance, law and order, welfare schemes and district perfo
SUN28Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceChennai Pulse Polio Centres 2026 — All 140Complete list of all 140 Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) vaccination booths in Chennai for Pulse Polio Day June 28, 2026. Launched by CM Vijay. FinGovernanceCM Vijay Launches Tamil Nadu Pulse PolioCM Vijay inaugurated Tamil Nadu's annual Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign on June 28, 2026 at Palavakkam, Chennai. Target: 52.91 lakh children under
SAT27Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceK. Bhagyaraj — "King of Screenplay" — PassesCM Vijay condoles the passing of legendary director K. Bhagyaraj and announces state honours for the King of Screenplay.PoliticsMDMK Exits DMK Alliance After 9 Years — VaikoMDMK's Vaiko announced exit from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance on June 27, 2026, after 9 years. MDMK's 2 MLAs — Senthil Selvan (Sirkazhi) a
FRI26Jun 20264 stories
Governance"30 Minutes to Approval" — Minister CTRMinister CTR Nirmalkumar reveals CM Vijay approved a key electricity sector decision in just 30 minutes — a testament to the TVK government's decisiveGovernanceCM Vijay Flags Off 300 New Buses — ₹127 CroreTamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new buses worth ₹127.21 crore — 164 diesel and 136 CNG/BS-VI buses — boosting public transport across urban and subuGovernanceCM Vijay Participates in Start Run StopCM Vijay participates in the Start Run Stop Drugs (ஸ்டார்ட் RUN ஸ்டாப் DRUGS) marathon on June 26 — International Anti-Drug Day. 10,000+ participants GovernanceSpeaker JCD Prabhakar Clears CM VijayTamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar officially rules that CM Vijay's gesture in the Assembly was not a breach of protocol — putting opposition c
THU25Jun 202610 stories
PoliticsBy-Election Prep Advances — EVMFirst round of EVM verification completed in five of six vacant Assembly constituencies — Election Commission yet to announce by-election scheduleGovernance401 Appointment Orders Issued — GovernmentCM Vijay distributes 401 appointment orders to candidates selected through merit-based recruitment across state government departmentsGovernanceCM Vijay Releases Tamil Nadu Anti-Drug AnthemCM Vijay released Tamil Nadu's official Anti-Drug Awareness Anthem 'Un Thalai Nimira' on June 25, 2026, ahead of International Anti-Drug Day. Music byGovernanceCM Vijay June 25 — Pregnant Woman Gesture,CM Vijay personally hands appointment order to pregnant beneficiary, cancels KfW electric bus tender, 401 appointment orders issued, by-election EVM..GovernanceCM Vijay Steps Off Stage to Hand AppointmentUnscripted moment at Chennai ceremony goes viral — captures CM Vijay's people-first leadershipGovernanceEDII-TN Offers ChatGPT & AI Training forEDII-TN, under the TVK government, offers government-certified skill training programmes for entrepreneurs and MSMEs, including Generative AI. ₹2,000–GovernanceTamil Nadu Cancels KfW Electric Bus TenderTamil Nadu government cancels previous DMK administration's KfW-funded tender for 500 electric buses — fresh procurement expected on the TVK governmenPoliticsRajinikanth: "I Personally Called and WishedSuperstar Rajinikanth puts birthday speculation to rest — confirms personal phone call to CM Vijay on June 22 and explains preference for direct wisheWelfareSupreme Court to Hear Plea Against TransferSupreme Court of India admits petition challenging transfer of 152 vacant in-service super-speciality seats in Tamil Nadu to All India Quota — raises.InvestmentZoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Praises TVKZoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu publicly praises CM Vijay government's governance style — independent validation from one of India's most respe
WED24Jun 2026
WelfareThaimaaman Gold Ring Scheme — Every NewbornTamil Nadu CM Vijay issues GO for Thaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam — every child born in a government hospital gets a 1-gram gold ring. ₹755.83 crore
TUE23Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay's First Detailed Assembly SpeechCM C. Joseph Vijay delivers his first comprehensive speech in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on June 23, 2026 — responding to critics who called TVK an actorGovernanceTiruvallur Ammonia Leak — 5 Dead, AssemblyFive women workers died in the Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit on June 21, 2026. CM Vijay orders statewide audit of 6,609...
MON22Jun 20265 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay's 52nd Birthday: Free Zoo Entry, 52,000...Tamil Nadu marks CM Vijay's 52nd birthday on June 22, 2026 with free zoo entry, a 52,000-sapling plantation drive and Assembly tributes — even as his GovernanceJana Nayagan — Vijay's 69th and Final Film, Confirmed for July 23 ReleaseJana Nayagan, C. Joseph Vijay's 69th and final film directed by H. Vinoth, was meant to mark the end of his 34-year cinema career — but its January 20GovernanceTN Assembly Under CM Vijay — 4 Sessions, 3...Complete record of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly sessions under CM Thalapathy Vijay since May 10, 2026 — Floor Test win, Speaker election, Mekedatu.GovernanceCM Vijay Turns 52 on June 22 — His First Birthday as Chie…C. Joseph Vijay celebrates his 52nd birthday on June 22, 2026 — the first as Tamil Nadu's 13th Chief Minister after a historic 43-day governance journGovernanceCM Vijay's 52nd Birthday — MLA Office Inauguration & Mont…On June 22, 2026, CM Vijay turns 52 and marks his first birthday as Chief Minister by inaugurating his Perambur MLA office and launching a monthly pub
SUN21Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceNEET UG 2026 Retest — June 21NEET UG 2026 retest held on June 22, 2026 after paper leak controversy. CM Vijay renews Tamil Nadu's demand to scrap NEET, calling it discriminatory aGovernanceCM Vijay Renews NEET Scrapping Demand After 2026 Medical…Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, CM Vijay renewed Tamil Nadu's long-standing demand to scrap the medical entrance exam.
FRI19Jun 2026
InvestmentTN Assembly Passes Unanimous ResolutionCM Vijay moves a cross-party resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on June 19, 2026, opposing Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project — days after the Suprem
WED17Jun 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay Expands Crop Loan Waiver to ₹75,000 — 14.43 Lakh…Tamil Nadu raises full cooperative bank crop loan waiver limit from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000, benefiting 14.43 lakh (later 13.34 lakh as of August 17, 2026)
FRI12Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Demands NEET Exemption & Thirukkural as National…CM Vijay renews Tamil Nadu's demand for NEET exemption and recognition of Thirukkural as India's national literature.GovernanceDay 34 Governance Snapshot — CM Vijay GovernmentJune 12, 2026: A complete governance snapshot of the Vijay government — 28+ GOs, 717 TASMAC closed, 35-minister cabinet, 436 schemes announced.
THU11Jun 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay at NITI Aayog — 7 Key Demands Raised Before PM M…Chief Minister Vijay addresses the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council on June 11, raising NEET exemption, second AIIMS Coimbatore, ₹3,284 Cr education
WED10Jun 2026
GovernanceIyakkunar Imayam Bharathiraja Passes Away atLegendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, known as Iyakkunar Imayam, passed away at 84 on June 10, 2026. CM Vijay visited his residence, garlanded his..
SUN7Jun 20262 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay's First Month in Office — What Was Delivered, Wh…A comprehensive report card of C. Joseph Vijay's first month as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, covering key decisions and milestones.Politics5 By-Elections Announced — Trichy East, Maduranthakam & 3…Five Tamil Nadu Assembly seats fall vacant as CM Vijay vacates Trichy East and four AIADMK MLAs resign — by-elections expected in July–August 2026.
FRI5Jun 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay First 28 Days — Complete Day-by-Day Record, May 10 to June 5, 2026Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next
MON1Jun 202613 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Announces 2% Dearness Allowance Hike — 16 Lakh G…Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees and teachers, effective JanuaryGovernance₹1,000 Women's Monthly Aid — CM Vijay Releases May Instal…Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the release of the May instalment of ₹1,000 monthly assistance under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai schePoliticsTVK Government Announces Mango Farmer Support — Krishnagi…CM Vijay's government announces support measures for mango farmers in Krishnagiri and Theni districts amid price concerns.Welfare₹2,500 Monthly Women's Assistance — TVK's Flagship Scheme…Everything you need to know about the ₹2,500 per month direct cash transfer for Tamil Nadu women — eligibility, how to apply, and when it starts.GovernanceTamil Nadu Creates First Dedicated AI Ministry — R. Kumar…CM Vijay creates a dedicated AI, IT and Digital Services Ministry — India's most advanced state-level artificial intelligence governance.GovernanceTamil Nadu Creates Dedicated AI Ministry — India's Second…CM Vijay establishes a standalone Artificial Intelligence Ministry on Day 1 — CTR Nirmal Kumar leads Tamil Nadu into AI-powered governance, a first foGovernanceTamil Nadu White Paper — ₹13.18 Lakh Crore Debt Exposed U…Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson releases Tamil Nadu's White Paper on June 16 revealing ₹13.18 lakh crore total debt, nearly doubled direct debt in 5 GovernanceUdhayanidhi Stalin as Leader of the Opposition — New Tami…DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin becomes the 19th Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as TVK forms the government.WelfareVetri Tamizhagam — CM Vijay Unveils 436 Schemes at First…Vetri Tamizhagam — CM Vijay unveils 436 schemes across 10 pillars covering welfare, education, infrastructure and clean governance for Tamil Nadu.GovernanceCM Vijay Outlines 100-Day Governance Roadmap — Infrastruc…Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay presented a structured 100-day governance plan covering infrastructure upgrades across 10 districts, welfare scheme lauGovernanceCM Vijay's Trichy East Thanksgiving — First Speech as Chi…On June 1, 2026, CM Vijay addresses a massive thanksgiving rally at Tiruchirappalli East constituency before vacating the seat — his first major publiGovernanceCM Vijay Holds First Public Rally as Chief Minister in Tr…In his first major public address as CM, Vijay drew massive crowds in Tiruchirappalli, pledging corruption-free, transparent governance.GovernanceVikravandi Conference — 800,000 Attendees, 26 Resolutions…TVK's Vikravandi conference drew 800,000 attendees and passed 26 resolutions ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
SAT30May 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay Visits Ajith Kumar's Home AfterCM Vijay personally visited Ajith Kumar's Chennai residence after his mother Mohini Mani's death on May 30, 2026. The emotional hug between the two fr
WED27May 2026
GovernanceCM Vijay Meets PM Modi in New Delhi — Raises Key Tamil Na…On his first Delhi visit as CM, Vijay met PM Modi and raised key Tamil Nadu demands including NEET, Mekedatu, and infrastructure funds.
THU21May 20263 stories
GovernanceCM Vijay Phase 2 Cabinet Expansion — 23 New Ministers…CM Vijay expanded his cabinet on May 21, 2026 with 23 new ministers, including India's second AI Ministry (after Kerala) and Congress's historic returGovernanceCongress Returns to Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59 Years — V…S. Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan inducted as Ministers on May 21, 2026 — ending Congress's 59-year absence from TN cabinet since 1967.GovernanceCongress Returns to Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59 Years — S…The Indian National Congress returned to the Tamil Nadu government after nearly six decades, with two MLAs taking oath as ministers.
WED13May 20264 stories
PoliticsTVK Wins Floor Test 144–22 — Government Confirmed…The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government cleared the floor test in the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly on 13 May 2026, winning 144 in favour, 22 against, 5...GovernanceS. Keerthana — Youngest Minister at 29, Only Woman in Vij…29-year-old Sampath Keerthana from Virudhunagar becomes Industries Minister — TVK's youngest and only woman cabinet minister, Sivakasi MLA.PoliticsTamil Nadu 6 By-Elections — TVK's First Electoral Test Af…6 Assembly seats vacant: CM Vijay's TVK and AIADMK gear up to contest Tamil Nadu's pending 2026 by-elections.GovernanceTN Budget Session July 2026 — White Paper, ₹4,000 Stipend…Tamil Nadu's White Paper on finances sets the stage for the TVK government's first Budget session, expected in July 2026.
TUE12May 20262 stories
GovernanceJCD Prabhakar Elected 15th Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislat…Veteran TVK leader J.C.D. Prabhakar, who also served as Speaker during 2011–2016, elected to chair the 15th Tamil Nadu Assembly on May 12, 2026.Governance717 TASMAC Outlets Near Temples, Schools & Bus Stands Ord…CM Vijay orders 717 TASMAC liquor outlets near temples, schools, and bus stands shut within 14 days of taking office.
SUN10May 20267 stories
GovernanceDay 1: Free Bus, 717 TASMAC Closures & Farmer MSP — CM Vi…CM Vijay signed 3 landmark Government Orders on Day 1 in office — expanding free bus for women, ordering 717 TASMAC closures and revising farmer MSP tGovernanceGovernor Rajendra Arlekar Administers Oath — Tamil Nadu's…Governor R.V. Arlekar administered oath to CM Vijay and the TVK cabinet on May 10, 2026 at JN Indoor Stadium, marking a new era in the Governor–CM relGovernanceNational Leaders Attend Vijay's Swearing-In — Rahul Gandh…The swearing-in of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi among other dignitaries.GovernanceStudent Stipend Programs Expanded — 8 Lakh Students to Be…The TVK government announced expansion of student stipend programs targeting government school students, particularly from Tamil-medium and economicalPoliticsTamil Nadu Budget Session July 2026 — TVK's First Budget,…The TVK government prepares for Tamil Nadu's first Budget session under CM Vijay, expected in July 2026, with major allocations.PoliticsTVK Phase 1 Cabinet — CM Vijay Reveals Key Portfolios on…Ten ministers took oath alongside Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on May 10, 2026 — with senior TVK leaders assigned critical portfolios including ReveGovernanceThalapathy Vijay Sworn In as 13th Chief Minister of Tamil…Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's 13th Chief Minister on May 10, 2026 in a historic ceremony in Chennai.
MON4May 2026
PoliticsTVK Wins 108 Seats in Debut Election — Single Largest Par…Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured 108 of 234 seats in its very first Assembly election, becoming the single largest party and forming the government wi

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