Chief Minister Vijay’s first full Tamil Nadu Budget placed education at the centre, with major allocations for schools, colleges and free laptops. The Budget also announced wedding assistance, student welfare, healthcare and road projects, drawing criticism from former CM MK Stalin. CM Vijay Budget Puts Education At The Centre The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government’s first full Budget has made education one of its biggest priorit

Tamil State Song Order Sparks Political Dispute A protocol dispute at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University placed Tamil Thai Vazhthu after Vande Mataram and the national anthem, prompting Higher Education Minister P. Vishwanathan and local legislators to boycott the July 28 convocation in Tirunelveli. Tamil Thai Vazhthu Row at MSU Convocation Triggers Minister Boycott TIRUNELVELI,

Cauvery Talks Trigger Political and Farmers’ Opposition Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is preparing for bilateral Cauvery talks with Karnataka despite farmers demanding legal action. The proposed meeting comes amid a serious water shortfall, concerns over the Kuruvai crop, and a renewed dispute over the Mekedatu reservoir. CM Vijay Pursues Cauvery Talks Despite Farmers’ Opposition Chennai, Tuesday, July

TN CM Vijay Backs Operation Toofan, Kerala Border Security Push Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has reportedly expressed his willingness to deploy additional police personnel along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border as part of expanded cooperation for Kerala’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan. Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the development following his meeting with Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Inner Circle Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency Questions Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s advisory circle has come under political scrutiny after the DMK questioned the role of some of his close associates in government meetings and official decision-making spaces. The controversy has opened a wider debate on transparency, authority, and the boundaries between political trust and public accountability. The issue gained

Anitha Radhakrishnan Arrested Over Remarks Against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Thoothukudi, July 3, 2026: Tiruchendur DMK MLA and former Fisheries Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested on Friday in Thoothukudi district in connection with a case registered over his alleged objectionable remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The arrest came after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the case filed by the Authoo

Tamil Nadu To Buy Only AC Government Buses From Now, Says Transport Minister Tamil Nadu Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban has said that the state government will now procure only air-conditioned government buses, following Chief Minister Vijay’s direction to make public transport more comfortable and accessible for people across the state. Speaking to reporters in Salem, Parthiban said the Chief Minister wants people to travel more widely and

Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks Vijay over Assembly conduct Tamil Nadu’s political temperature rose again after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of turning the Legislative Assembly into a stage-managed spectacle rather than a serious forum for governance. Speaking at a public event in Thanjavur, Udhayanidhi said the conduct of the House under the TVK

K Bhagyaraj Remembered: How The Screenplay King Changed Tamil Cinema Chennai, June 29: Tamil cinema bid an emotional farewell to K Bhagyaraj, the celebrated “Screenplay King”, as the veteran filmmaker, actor, and writer was cremated with state honours in Chennai. Bhagyaraj, who died on June 27 at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack, leaves behind a five-decade legacy built on sharp screenplays, relatable characters, humour, family emotions,

CM Vijay Joins Start Run Stop Drugs Run At Chennai Marina Chennai, June 26, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off and joined the “Start Run, Stop Drugs” anti-drug awareness run at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Friday, marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Source: YouTube

CM Vijay Rides New Chennai Bus After Launching 300 Services, Video Goes Viral Chennai, June 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ride on a newly launched government bus in Chennai has gone viral, with videos showing him interacting with the conductor, driver, and people after flagging off 300 new buses. The new fleet was launched as part of the Tamil Nadu government’s move t

CM Vijay Targets DMK Over Alleged Corruption In Tamil Nadu Assembly Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the DMK in the Assembly on Tuesday, accusing the previous government of corruption and poor governance. His remarks triggered strong protests from DMK MLAs, who later staged a walkout during the heated session. Vijay Accuses DMK Over TASMAC Revenue

CM Vijay Opposes NEET Again, Says Tamil Nadu Students Need Fairer System CM Vijay renewed Tamil Nadu’s stand against NEET and said student welfare, fair education access, and language choice must remain key priorities.   CM Vijay Opposes NEET Again, Says Tamil Nadu Students Need Fairer System Chennai, June 23, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday renewed hi

CM Vijay’s 52nd Birthday Highlights New Political Chapter In Tamil Nadu Chennai, June 22, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay marked his 52nd birthday on Monday, making it his first birthday after taking charge of the state government in May. The birthday greetings also highlighted Vijay’s sudden rise from cinema icon to one of Tamil Nadu’s most-watched political figures.

CM Vijay Launches Singappen Force With 70 Units For Women's Safety Overview: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched the Singappen Special Force with drone patrols, ₹354 crore funding, and 70 women safety units across the state. Women's Safety Gets A Major Push In Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated all-women police unit aimed at improving