Chennai, June 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay surprised Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa by engaging him in a friendly game of chess during a meeting at the Secretariat on Monday. Praggnanandhaa, one of India’s leading chess stars, had visited the Secretariat to meet the Chief Minister when Vijay unexpectedly requested officials to […]
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Chennai, May 24, 2026: Escalating fuel prices, driven by ongoing disruptions in global energy supplies amid the Iran conflict, are beginning to take a toll on household budgets across Tamil Nadu. With fuel rates witnessing multiple hikes within a short span, the impact is now being felt in transportation, food, groceries and other daily essentials, […]
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In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay successfully proved his government’s majority on the floor of the Assembly on Wednesday. The confidence motion received support from 144 legislators in the 234-member House, comfortably crossing the required majority mark. The victory comes amid intense political drama and shifting alliances in the […]
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Chennai, May 13, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government successfully passed the floor test in the state Assembly, securing 144 votes in favour, according to official proceedings and media reports. The confidence motion, taken up in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, saw the ruling alliance comfortably cross the […]
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Chennai, May 12, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the closure of 717 state run TASMAC liquor shops located within 500 metres of educational institutions and places of worship across the state. The decision has been issued as part of a broader initiative aimed at regulating the presence of alcohol outlets […]
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Chennai, May 10, 2026: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam marked a major political breakthrough in Tamil Nadu as party founder C. Joseph Vijay was officially sworn in as the state’s new Chief Minister, ushering in a fresh chapter in regional governance. Vijay, widely known for his transition from cinema icon to political leader, assumed office alongside a […]
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Chennai, May 8, 2026: The recent electoral victory of cinema superstar C. Joseph Vijay in the Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections has emerged as a significant political turning point, marking a notable departure from the state’s long standing two party dominance that has shaped its politics for nearly six decades. His win is being widely […]
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Chennai, May 7, 2026: Gopalkrishna Gandhi has penned an open letter to Chief Minister elect C. Joseph Vijay, congratulating him on his electoral victory while also offering guidance on governance, public responsibility and democratic values. In the letter, Gandhi praised Vijay’s rise in Tamil Nadu politics and described the public mandate as a moment carrying […]
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Chennai, May 6, 2026: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI), a key constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu after the party emerged as the single largest force in the recently concluded Assembly elections. […]
The Impressive TimesChennai, May 4, 2026: Tamil Nadu’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic shakeup on Monday as actor turned politician Vijay made a remarkable electoral breakthrough, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as a leading force in early Assembly election trends. After nearly five hours of vote counting, TVK established a strong presence across multiple constituencies, […]
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