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MON5Oct 2026

PoliticsCampaign Ends: Madurantakam and Dharapuram Vote on 6 October in TVK Government’s First TestCampaigning ended at 6 PM on 4 October; polling on 6 October from 7 AM to 6 PM under heavy security, the TVK government’s first electoral test. Counti

SUN4Oct 20262 stories

PoliticsCM Vijay’s 40-km Dharapuram Road Show for Sathyabama on Final Campaign DayOn the last day of campaigning, CM Vijay held a 40-km road show in Dharapuram with TVK candidate P. Sathyabama, took a bullock-cart ride and spoke out GovernanceJana Nayagan Crosses 1 Crore Viewers on ZEE5 — First Tamil Film of 2026Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan crossed 1 crore viewers in India on ZEE5 per Ormax Media, the first Tamil film of 2026 to do so, ZEE5 announced.

SAT3Oct 20263 stories

PoliticsTVK Attends Its First Tamil Nadu INDIA Bloc Meeting; Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Marie Wilson Represent the PartyTVK took part in a Tamil Nadu INDIA bloc meeting for the first time on 3 October at Sathyamurthy Bhavan, Chennai, represented by ministers Aadhav Arju GovernanceSigma Box Office Day 1: Jason Sanjay’s Debut Opens at ₹2.35 Crore NetJason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma, starring Sundeep Kishan, opened with an estimated ₹2.35 crore net in India on 2 Oct (about ₹2.7 crore gross), PoliticsSathyabama Remarks Row: CM Vijay Condemns Stalin’s Dharapuram Speech; TVK Moves Election CommissionCM Vijay condemned DMK president M.K. Stalin’s 2 Oct remarks about TVK’s Dharapuram candidate P. Sathyabama as body-shaming; TVK ministers sought an a

FRI2Oct 20264 stories

WelfareCM Vijay Launches Vettri Payanam at KoyambeduOn Gandhi Jayanti, CM Vijay launched Vettri Payanam at Koyambedu, Chennai, issuing free tickets to women on the 76B bus.PoliticsCM Vijay’s Madurantakam Road Show: 40 Villages, Tea at L.…On 2 Oct 2026 CM Vijay toured nearly 40 villages in Madurantakam for TVK’s Maragatham Kumaravel — tea at a village shop in L.GovernanceProud Father Moment: CM Vijay Holds Up Son Jason Sanjay’s…During the Madurantakam road show on 2 Oct 2026, CM Vijay held up a framed photo of son Jason Sanjay from his directorial debut Sigma, released the sa GovernanceGandhi Jayanti: Gram Sabhas Meet Across Tamil NaduGram Sabha meetings were held across Tamil Nadu’s village panchayats on Gandhi Jayanti, with CM Vijay urging people to take part like a festival.

THU1Oct 20264 stories

WelfareVettri Payanam Free Bus Travel Starts October 2CM Vijay launches Vettri Payanam on 2 Oct 2026: free travel for women, girls and transgender persons extends to Express, LSS, Deluxe, mofussil and gha PoliticsCM Vijay’s Madurantakam Road Show on October 2CM Vijay holds a road show in Madurantakam from 4 PM to 9 PM on 2 Oct for TVK’s Maragatham Kumaravel, after prayers at the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakth GovernanceCM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Each for Four Tamil Nadu Squash…On 1 Oct 2026, CM Vijay announced ₹30 lakh each for Joshna Chinappa, Shameena Riyaz, Velavan Senthilkumar and Abhay Singh after India’s women’s and me WelfareGandhi Jayanti: CM Vijay Appeals to All to Wear KhadiCM Vijay asked students, government employees and the public to wear khadi and use village-industry products to support weavers; government khadi shop

WED30Sep 20263 stories

PoliticsCM Vijay in Dharapuram: “I Have Come as Your Thaimaman”At his Dharapuram rally on 30 Sep 2026, CM Vijay listed the TVK government’s record — including a new insurance scheme for 38 lakh seniors — projects PoliticsFormer AIADMK Minister Semmalai Joins TVK in CM Vijay’s…Former AIADMK minister S. Semmalai, who left the AIADMK in May, joined TVK at the Dharapuram campaign ground on 30 Sep 2026; CM Vijay welcomed him wit PoliticsSathyabama Breaks Down on Stage at Dharapuram; CM Vijay…TVK’s Dharapuram candidate P. Sathyabama broke down on 30 Sep 2026 while speaking about online attacks after joining TVK; CM Vijay placed his hand on

TUE29Sep 20265 stories

GovernanceCM Vijay Announces ₹75 Lakh for Vithya Ramraj After Asian…CM Vijay announced a ₹75 lakh incentive for Coimbatore athlete Vithya Ramraj on 29 Sep 2026 after India’s women’s 4×400m relay gold at the Asian Games GovernanceCM Vijay Felicitates Head Constable Velmurugan Who Clung to…CM Vijay honoured Coimbatore Head Constable M. Velmurugan at the Secretariat on 29 Sep 2026 for clinging to the roof of a speeding gutka-laden SUV, le PoliticsCM Vijay’s Dharapuram Rally on September 30CM Vijay addresses a public meeting at Maruti Nagar on the Dharapuram–Udumalpet Road on 30 Sep for TVK candidate P.GovernanceCM Vijay’s Coimbatore–Dharapuram Visit on Sep 30Heavy vehicles barred in Coimbatore 7 AM–9 PM, no parking at the airport, drones banned and 3,000 police in Dharapuram for CM Vijay’s 30 Sep visit — f GovernanceCM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh for Vithya Ramraj After…Vithya Ramraj won 400m hurdles bronze at the Asian Games in 54.75s, breaking P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old record; CM Vijay announced ₹30 lakh.

MON28Sep 20263 stories

WelfareCM Vijay Launches Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram in MaduraiCM Vijay launched the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme at Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital on 28 Sep 2026, placing the first one-gram gold ring on b GovernanceMadurai Gandhi Memorial Museum Reopens After ₹10.25 Crore…CM Vijay reopened the Gandhi Memorial Museum at Madurai’s Rani Mangammal Palace on 28 Sep 2026 after a ₹10.25 crore renovation with new digital galler GovernanceCM Vijay Worships at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Greets…CM Vijay offered worship at the Meenakshi Amman temple on 28 Sep 2026, receiving a poorna kumbham welcome at the East Tower, and greeted crowds in an…

SUN27Sep 20262 stories

PoliticsMadurantakam & Dharapuram Bypolls: The Final WeekWith nine days to the 6 October bypolls, TVK, AIADMK and DMK campaign hard in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.GovernanceVijay Marks First Anniversary of Karur Crowd CrushCM Vijay paid tribute on September 27, 2026 to the 41 people who died in the Karur crowd crush a year ago, calling it a wound that does not heal and a

SAT26Sep 2026

GovernanceCM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Each for Joshna Chinappa and…CM Vijay announced ₹30 lakh each for Chennai squash players Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar on 26 Sep 2026 after their mixed doubles bronze a

FRI25Sep 2026

PoliticsVijay Opens Bypoll Campaign in MadurantakamCM Vijay campaigned in Madurantakam for TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel, saying he came as the people’s son rather than as Chief Minister, defendin

THU24Sep 2026

PoliticsMadras High Court Refuses to Stay Madurantakam and Dharapuram…The Madras High Court on 24 Sep 2026 dismissed a PIL seeking to bar resigned MLAs from recontesting and to recover by-election costs, holding that onl

WED23Sep 2026

GovernanceCM Vijay September 23 — Cooum Restoration, TANGEDCO Power…Five 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 6–8CM Vijay inaugurated the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes 6-8 on September 22 at Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

SAT19Sep 2026

WelfareTamil Nadu Plans 7 New Government Nursing CollegesTamil 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…Five 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 CancelledA 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…The Supreme Court takes up the Cauvery water dispute today, September 15. Tamil Nadu has sought direction to Karnataka to release the accumulated back WelfareTamil Nadu Goes Digital — Free DL and RC on Same Day from…Tamil Nadu launches digital driving licences and vehicle registration certificates from September 15, 2026 — Anna Durai's birth anniversary.

MON14Sep 20264 stories

InvestmentVijay London Visit Secures Rs 15,300 CroreCM Vijay's UK investor visit (Sep 10-14) secured MoUs worth Rs 12,300 crore and 9,400 high-value jobs.PoliticsDharapuram (SC) By-Election — TVK Fields P. Sathyabama, DMK…TVK fields former AIADMK MLA P. Sathyabama for the Dharapuram (SC) by-election on October 6.PoliticsMadurantakam (SC) By-Election — TVK Fields Maragatham…TVK fields former AIADMK MLA K. Maragatham Kumaravel for the Madurantakam (SC) by-election on October 6 — the same candidate who won the seat on an AI Governance9 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Missing Since July 23 Rescued by…Nine 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.

SAT12Sep 2026

GovernanceCM Vijay Flags Off Ajith's Silverstone RaceCM Vijay attended the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone Circuit on September 12, officially starting the race as special guest.

THU10Sep 20264 stories

WelfareGold Ring Scheme: 4.42 Lakh Rings OrderedTamil Nadu's Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme (1-gram 22-carat gold ring for every baby born in a government hospital) has awarded its tender for 4,41 PoliticsEC Recognises TVK as State Party — Whistle Symbol Reserved…The Election Commission of India recognised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as a state party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on September 10, reserving th InvestmentVijay in London — First Overseas Trip as CM, Investor…CM Vijay departed Chennai at 10 PM on September 10 on his first official overseas visit, travelling via Emirates through Dubai to London.InvestmentVijay UK Trip in Doubt — Malaysian PM Ibrahim Coming to…Vijay was scheduled to fly to the UK today (Sep 10–16) for investor meetings — but Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s confirmed Chennai visit on September 1

WED9Sep 20262 stories

GovernancePM Modi in Tamil Nadu — ₹5,650 Crore Projects Inaugurated in…PM Modi visited Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu on September 9 to inaugurate central government projects worth ₹5,650 crore: BPCL city gas distribution ne PoliticsTVK+ Second Alliance Meeting — Left Parties Skip Again…Second TVK+ alliance meeting at Panaiyur HQ, chaired by CM Vijay. Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML attended.

MON7Sep 20262 stories

PoliticsTamil Nadu By-Elections Oct 6 — Madurantakam and Dharapuram…Election Commission announces by-elections to two Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies on October 6, 2026 — Madurantakam (SC, No.GovernanceVijay Fires 40-Minute Assembly Salvo — Sarkaria to TASMAC…A 40-minute speech covering police philosophy, custodial death accountability, drug prevention, women’s dignity (Trisha controversy), and a document-b

THU3Sep 2026

GovernanceVijay Announces Olympic City, Motor Sports City, Rs 1200 Cr…Olympic City (TNSD Authority) and Motor Sports City (F1–F4 circuit) announced. ₹1,200 crore new Secretariat (20 lakh sq ft).

WED2Sep 2026

GovernanceVijay Withdraws Farmer and Teacher Cases, Announces Rs 4800…Withdrawal of all cases against protesting farmers and teachers (May 2021–Apr 2026) including Parandur and SIPCOT agitations.

MON31Aug 20264 stories

WelfareMilk Price Raised to Rs 44 — Second Hike in 12 Days for 3.16…Aavin 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.GovernanceCauvery SC Aug 31 — Karnataka Claims Compliance, Tamil Nadu…Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance.GovernanceVijay Announces Rs 57,000-Cr Infrastructure PackageRs 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…CM 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 AssemblyFive unanimous resolutions. Two budgets. Parandur airport scrapped. Free LPG for 1.30 crore families. Hanur firing call-attention motion.GovernanceAssembly Final Day - Perambur Housing, Praggnanandhaa Chess…The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday completed its 17th sitting day of the First Session with demands-for-grants debates covering Housing and

THU27Aug 20263 stories

GovernanceVijay Orders Emergency Rescue of Tamil Pilgrims Stranded in…CM 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…Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday afternoon quietly left the Chief Minister's designated chair in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and sat GovernanceVijay Ranks 3rd in PM Preference — 9.2% in India Today MOTN…India 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

WelfareFree LPG for 1.30 Cr Families and Expanded Bus TravelAnnapoorani Super Six: 3 free LPG cylinders per year for 1.30 crore families via DBT from Pongal 2027 at Rs 4,000 crore.GovernanceVijay Scraps ₹27,400-Crore Parandur Airport Project, Will…CM 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…Jana 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…At 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 Peramb GovernanceMilk Procurement Price Raised by ₹3 — 3.16 Lakh Producers to…CM Vijay announced a ₹3 increase in the milk procurement price paid to cooperative societies, benefiting over 3.16 lakh producers at an additional cos GovernanceOfficial Vehicles and Monthly Allowance Announced for All 234…CM Vijay announced official vehicles and a monthly allowance for all 234 MLAs to travel across constituencies and monitor government projects.Governance31st Southern Zonal Council: Amit Shah to Chair, CM Vijay to…Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Chennai to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chengalpattu on August 20.

TUE18Aug 2026

GovernanceAssembly Demands Probe Into Hanur Firing That Killed Three…The Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department…

MON17Aug 20266 stories

GovernanceCrop Loans Up to Rs 75,000 Fully Waived: CM Vijay Expands…CM 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 takin GovernanceCM Vijay Launches Presenceless Registration for Online…CM Vijay launched Presenceless Registration at the Secretariat, allowing first-sale documents for plots and flats to be registered fully online withou GovernanceSpecial Report: The First Special Report: The First 100 Days…A 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…A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed Karnataka to ensure compliance with CWMA directions on Cauvery releases, sought a status re PoliticsVCK 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…Governance100 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 21Trade 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…In 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…From 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…CM Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging constitutional amendments to permanently freeze the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and implement 33% women's…GovernanceSupreme Court Stays High Court Order on Karur Jobs, in Major…The 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 projectio GovernanceSupreme Court Defers Cauvery Hearing to August 17 as Tamil…The Supreme Court deferred Tamil Nadu's Cauvery hearing to August 17. The state has filed an additional plea seeking full monthly allocations, putting InvestmentTamil Nadu Signs 97 MoUs Worth ₹67,542 Crore at First TVK…Tamil 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's GovernanceSupreme 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…The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to abolish NEET nationally, proposing Class 12 marks as the admission basis, alongside a GovernanceCauvery Panel Orders Karnataka to Release 12,000 Cusecs Daily…The 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 t GovernanceCM 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 tonn InvestmentAssembly Unanimously Backs CM Vijay's Tamil Thai Vazhthu…The 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 collections Governance13 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 t PoliticsTVK 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, and GovernanceCM Vijay Writes to PM Modi Opposing NEET for Veterinary…CM 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…GovernanceCM 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 cr PoliticsTVK Government Presents Tamil Nadu's First BudgetFinance 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 Agricultur GovernanceJana 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 Bus GovernanceTamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Over Karnataka's Cauvery Water…On 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…Jana Nayagan's India net collection crosses ₹165 crore as the film holds momentum through its second weekend, with worldwide gross approaching ₹290 cr GovernanceKarnataka's All-Party Meeting Backs Cauvery Stand, Urges…Karnataka 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…CM 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 n GovernanceJana 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…CM Vijay presided over four MoUs bringing Chubb, Nordex, MotiveLink and the University of Western Australia's first Tamil Nadu campus, creating nearly GovernanceTamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Over Karur…The Tamil Nadu government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order quashing compassionate government jobs given to…

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-Poonamallee GovernanceKarnataka CM Offers Vijay Helicopter Survey of Cauvery Basin…Karnataka 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 Regu WelfareTamil 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…CM Vijay conducted a surprise evening inspection of the Koyambedu tertiary sewage treatment plant in Chennai, reviewing industrial water reuse and qua GovernanceCM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Reward for Weightlifter Raja…CM 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 Commonw GovernanceJana 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…Finance 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 shorta GovernanceFirst 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…CM 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…CM Vijay watched Jana Nayagan with his parents and senior officials at Tagore Film Centre, Adyar, a day before its release — making him only the secon GovernanceJana Nayagan Day 1: ₹78 Crore Worldwide, Best Tamil Occupancy…Jana 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

PoliticsCM Vijay Condemns Rahul Gandhi's Detention, Renews Demand to…CM Vijay condemns the detention of Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders during anti-NEET protests in Delhi as undemocratic, and renews TVK's dema GovernanceCM 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 planni GovernanceJana Nayagan Advance Bookings Cross ₹33 Crore Worldwide on…Jana 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…Tamil Nadu government announces CM Vijay will lead the official birth centenary celebrations of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in 2028, announced on h GovernanceTamil Nadu Ranks First in Infrastructure, Third Overall in…NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranks Tamil Nadu first among large states on infrastructure and third overall, citing its technical ta GovernanceV. 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…CM Vijay directs officials to establish biogas plants across Tamil Nadu after reviewing the Chetpet plant, approving DPRs for Vellore, Erode, Thoothuk GovernanceJana Nayagan Advance Bookings Cross ₹21 Crore Worldwide Ahead…Advance 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…CM 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…CM 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 &…Complete guide to reaching Chief Minister Vijay's office — the Mudhalvarin Mugavari (CM Helpline) grievance system, appointment request emails, and th GovernanceRevenue Minister Sengottaiyan Praises Government's…Revenue 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…CM Vijay appeals to the people of Tamil Nadu to complete self-enumeration for India's first fully digital Census 2026, saying the data collected forms WelfareCM Vijay Makes Surprise Inspection of Saidapet Adi Dravidar…CM 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 ReleaseKVN Productions officially confirms Jana Nayagan's worldwide theatrical release on July 23, 2026, unveiling a new poster of Vijay in character — his f GovernanceUnion 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 'n GovernanceCM 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

GovernanceCM Vijay to Join Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' Anti-Drug…CM Vijay accepts an invitation from the Kerala Government to participate in Operation Toofan, a major anti-drug awareness campaign, where he is expect GovernanceSivakarthikeyan 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…CM Vijay makes his first official visit to his own Perambur constituency, inaugurating a new digitally-equipped MLA office, launching a statewide rati WelfareCM 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…Playback 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 WelfareCM 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 memoria InvestmentCM Vijay to Lay Foundation for ₹1,700 Cr Footwear Factory in…CM 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…Madras High Court restrains the Election Commission from notifying by-elections to Tiruchirappalli East, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai and Viralimal

WED8Jul 20262 stories

WelfareCM Vijay Makes Surprise Visit to Government Hospital for…CM Vijay makes an unannounced inspection of Government Hospital Egmore, Chennai — reviewing patient care, infrastructure, cleanliness and medicine…GovernanceJana Nayagan Confirmed for July 23 ReleaseCM 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

GovernanceCM Vijay to Visit Karur July 10-11 — Meet Victims' Families…CM Vijay is scheduled to visit Karur to meet families affected by the recent stampede, review relief measures, and ensure announced assistance reaches GovernanceSupreme 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…CM Vijay chairs a high-level review of higher education, directing officials to expedite Vice-Chancellor appointments to 15 state universities and add GovernanceCM 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 Tam Politics₹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…

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 Mamalla GovernanceM. 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 edu GovernanceCM 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 w GovernanceCM 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. Fin GovernanceCM 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 decisive GovernanceCM 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 subu GovernanceCM 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 schedule Governance401 Appointment Orders Issued — GovernmentCM Vijay distributes 401 appointment orders to candidates selected through merit-based recruitment across state government departments GovernanceCM 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 by GovernanceCM 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 leadership GovernanceEDII-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 governmen PoliticsRajinikanth: "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 wishe WelfareSupreme 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 actor GovernanceTiruvallur 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…Jana 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 20 GovernanceTN 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 journ GovernanceCM 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 a GovernanceCM 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…From oath at 10:10 AM on May 10 to the first Cabinet meeting on June 4 — every significant action, decision, milestone and first across 28 days of the

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 January Governance₹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 sche PoliticsTVK 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 fo GovernanceTamil 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 lau GovernanceCM 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 publi GovernanceCM 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 retur GovernanceCongress 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 t GovernanceGovernor 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 rel GovernanceNational 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 economical PoliticsTamil 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 Reve GovernanceThalapathy 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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