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Tamil Nadu News

The Times of India

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Madras high court moved to register case against Vijay

The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan, through an order dated April 8, has directed the registry to list the case for deciding its maintainability.

6 May 2026 7:57 pm
AIADMK rules out extending support to Vijays TVK to form govt in TN

Munusamy stated that the media was spreading misinformation suggesting that the AIADMK would extend support to Vijays party.

6 May 2026 7:50 pm
Puducherry CM Rangasamy lauds Congress support to Vijays TVK

Before taking oath as chief minister for the fifth time, Rangasamy visited the Sri Sadhguru Appa Paithiyam Swamigal Temple in Salem Suramangalam and placed the list of ministers before the statue of the late sage.

6 May 2026 7:35 pm
Congress backs TVK to form govt in Tamil Nadu after hung Assembly verdict

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders met with TVK president Vijay to offer support for forming the state government after a hung Assembly. The delegation, including TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai, conveyed the Congress Legislature Party and TNCC's backing for TVK to stake its claim.

6 May 2026 2:55 pm
The Greenways Road standoff: Will AIADMK support TVK chief Vijay?

AIADMK leaders S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam are meeting with General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. They are discussing whether to support Vijay's TVK to form the government. Palaniswami is hesitant to offer voluntary support. The AIADMK has lost its opposition status after a significant drop in seats.

6 May 2026 2:03 pm
Congress severs 11-year bond with DMK in Tamil Nadu, extends 'conditional' support to TVK

Ending an 11-year partnership with the DMK, the Congress party has pledged support to TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. This crucial backing comes with a firm condition: no communal forces will be part of the alliance. Congress aims to revive a spirit of mutual respect and shared responsibility, potentially impacting the national INDIA bloc.

6 May 2026 1:24 pm
Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu

In a strategic move, Congress has extended a conditional olive branch to C Joseph Vijay's TVK party, which is just 10 seats shy of securing the reins of power in Tamil Nadu. This support is contingent upon TVK distancing itself from communal forces within the NDA.

6 May 2026 10:03 am
The 2K-vote gap: How 12 narrow losses cost TVK simple majority

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam narrowly missed a majority, losing 12 seats by under 2,000 votes, including one by just 285 votes. Despite these close calls, TVK secured significant victories, with some margins exceeding 60,000 votes, demonstrating a strong debut performance.

6 May 2026 7:44 am
Their poles offloaded, 3 athletes from Tamil Nadu forced to change train

Tamil Nadu's pole vaulters encountered a troubling incident when Railway Protection Force officials at Rajahmundry carelessly cut the ropes holding their valuable poles to a train's windows. As a result, the poles tumbled onto the tracks, leaving the athletes no choice but to halt the train and salvage their equipment.

6 May 2026 6:02 am
R B Choudary: Tamil Cinema's Unsung Producer Who Championed New Talent

Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary, known as RBC, became a major Tamil cinema producer without industry ties. He arrived from Rajasthan and built a business exporting films. RBC listened to stories, identified talent, and invested in filmmakers like Vikraman, Ezhil, Sasi, and Rajakumaran. He introduced Raghava Lawrence and shifted to family-oriented films. His legacy is built on vision, resilience, and generosity.

6 May 2026 12:11 am
Vijay's Victory: Is the Vaagai Flower a Symbol of Ancient Power or Modern Political Theater?

Tamil political tradition celebrates victory with sound and movement, a practice dating back to Sangam times. The vaagai flower, symbolizing triumph, was historically worn by victorious leaders and warriors, as seen in the epic Silappathikaram. This ancient custom continues to resonate in modern celebrations and is emblazoned on TVK's flag

6 May 2026 12:04 am
Another defeat puts Edappadi K Palaniswami on the ropes

Since Jayalalithaas passing, AIADMK has struggled to maintain unity and direction.

5 May 2026 9:42 pm
TVK has secured massive victory in its debut election without distributing cash to voters: Sengottaiyan

Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore International Airport, Sengottaiyan attributed the partys success to the immense love and support shown by the people of Tamil Nadu to TVK leader Vijay. He said the foundation of any growing movement lies in sacrifice.

5 May 2026 6:48 pm
Who is R Sabarinathan? Vijays drivers son secures Virugambakkam seat on TVK ticket

R Sabarinathan, son of actor-politician Vijay's long-time aide, secured a significant victory in the Virugambakkam constituency for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). His win, marked by an emotional viral video during the campaign, contributed to TVK's strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Sabarinathan expressed gratitude to Vijay for his political debut and the party leadership.

5 May 2026 2:30 pm
83,365 vs 83,364: 1 vote ends DMK stalwart's 20-year reign in Tiruppattur thriller

In a dramatic thinnest-of-thin razor finishes at the Tiruppattur Assembly constituency in Sivaganga district, one vote proved to be fatal for Tamil Nadu Co-operation Minister KR Periyakaruppan, ending his 20-year dominance.

5 May 2026 1:04 pm
Each vote is token of trust: MK Stalins first reaction after defeat, pledges strong opposition role

M K Stalin expressed gratitude to voters after the DMK-led alliances defeat in the recently concluded Assembly elections, calling each vote an invaluable token of trust. In a detailed statement and post on X, he highlighted that the alliance secured over 1.54 crore votes with a narrow 3.52% vote share gap from the winning side, and reaffirmed DMKs commitment to serve people both in power and opposition.

5 May 2026 12:34 pm
Tamil Nadu election results: TVK reels in the spoils

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK party has dramatically reshaped Tamil Nadu's political landscape, emerging as a strong third pole in its debut Assembly election. Winning 106 seats, TVK surpassed both the DMK (60 seats) and ADMK (47 seats), marking a significant shift from previous election results and altering the state's political dynamics.

5 May 2026 11:01 am
Hung, but high: TVKs debut with 34.9% vote share highest in Tamil Nadu history; will Stalin allies swing numbers?

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 107 seats, falling just short of the majority. The outcome points to a hung assembly, prompting TVK to begin searching for allies to form a government.

5 May 2026 8:50 am
'Wanted to marry victim for property': UP man kills woman, her 4 children; shot dead in encounter

Prime accused Aamir Ahmad, suspected in the murder of Gaasiya Khaaton and her four children over a property dispute, was killed in a police encounter. Ahmad was allegedly pressuring Khaaton to marry him and murdered her and her children when she refused. He was apprehended while attempting to flee towards Nepal.

5 May 2026 7:45 am
Tamil Nadu election result: Vijay's TVK victory triggers meme fest

Tamil Nadu's election results sparked a meme frenzy, with humorists reimagining film scenes to comment on political shifts. Memes depicted party leaders preparing for power and humorously declared the end of certain political careers. Popular movie clips were repurposed to celebrate a party's significant rise in the state's political landscape.

5 May 2026 7:34 am
'Will poison your rice if you dont vote for Vijay': How TVK reeled in a tsunami of votes in Tamil Nadu

Actor Vijay's political campaign mirrored a film release, utilizing digital marketing strategies like trailers and guest appearances to engage voters. His network of fan clubs acted as virtual warriors, leveraging holograms, AI, and hyper-local messaging to attract first-time voters and their families, proving highly effective.

5 May 2026 7:27 am
Tamil Nadu assembly election results 2026: TVK shocks Dravidian giants, looks to form govt amidst fractured verdict

Tamil Nadu faces an unprecedented political landscape with a fractured mandate, as C Joseph Vijay's TVK emerges as the single largest party but falls short of a majority. The election has shattered the Dravidian duopoly, ushering in the possibility of a coalition government and significant post-poll negotiations.

5 May 2026 7:22 am
Tamil Nadu poll results: North, south, east, west-it's TVK wherever you look

In a stunning shift, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has transformed Tamil Nadu's political dynamics, relegating the DMK to the opposition role and leaving the AIADMK trailing in third place. This new political force has made substantial strides in regions traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties, especially shaking up DMK's influence in the northern districts and the south's 'thevar belt'.

5 May 2026 5:43 am
A star is born in Tamil Nadu politics: Quiet, introverted, persistent

Vijay's transformation from a shy child star to a perseverant cinematic icon is not just a tale of talent, but a narrative of determination that now propels him towards a political career. His formative years, filled with challenges and triumphs exemplified by the hit 'Poove Unakkaga,' reveal a spirit that refuses to wane.

5 May 2026 5:30 am
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