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

AIADMK Exodus Deepens As Four Former Ministers Join Vijay’s TVK Tamil Nadu politics witnessed another major shift on Thursday as four former AIADMK ministers joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, marking a fresh setback for the opposition party amid continuing internal churn. Former ministers C Vijayabaskar, M R Vijayabhaskar, MSM Anandan, and S Valarmathi joined TVK along with several former MLAs, district-level functionar

Tiruvallur Ammonia Leak: 17 Dead, Probe Into Alleged Minor Recruitment Widens The death toll from the ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing and export facility in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district has risen to 17, the state government said. The incident has also triggered a wider investigation into the alleged illegal recruitment of workers and the suspect

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

TVK Invites MDMK, VCK, IUML As Stalin Questions Tamil Nadu Govt Stability Chennai, June 30, 2026: Tamil Nadu politics has entered a fresh phase of realignment after the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) invited key parties, including the VCK, MDMK, and IUML, for a July 1 meeting with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The invitation comes days after Vaiko-led MDMK walked out of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and moved closer to the TVK governme

Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code High-Risk Offenders To Strengthen Women’s Safety Tamil Nadu Police have launched a pilot initiative called the Spectrum Project to classify and monitor people linked to sexual offence cases based on their risk level. The colour-coded system is aimed at helping police identify high-risk offenders, repeat offenders, cyber offenders, and low-severity cases separately, allowing more focused preventive action.

How Vijay Is Trying To Build A Standalone Majority For TVK In Tamil Nadu Assembly Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appears to be working on a clear political plan: reduce TVK’s dependence on allies and move closer to a standalone majority in the Assembly. The latest trigger is the resignation of senior AIADMK leader and former minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar as MLA from Karur. He is expected to join Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, bec

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

Sabareesan Warns TVK Leaders Over Corruption Allegations V Sabareesan, son-in-law of senior DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, has issued legal notices to Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar over corruption allegations made against him. The notices accuse the two TVK leaders of making baseless and defamatory remarks during separate press conferences and demand an immediate and unconditional apology. A

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

Vijay Clarifies TVK Stand On Periyar And God Belief Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday, June 22, 2026, told the Assembly that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam accepts the social principles of Periyar EV Ramasamy but does not agree with his atheist stand. Speaking during the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s Address, Vijay said TVK believes in God while also re

Thoothukudi Firecracker Factory Blast Kills Worker, 26 Injured Thoothukudi, June 22: One worker was killed, and 26 others were injured after an explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit near Ettayapuram in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district on Saturday. The blast took place at Balaji Fire Works in Ayan Rajapatti when workers were rep

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.