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Two IPS officers posted to Tamil Nadu Intelligence Wing
Politics

Two IPS officers posted to Tamil Nadu Intelligence Wing

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Police has appointed two IPS officers—Aravind and Visvesh Balasubramanian Sastri—to the Intelligence Wing on special duty. Visvesh Balasubramanian Sastri, currently serving as Ariyalur district Superintendent of Police, is from Kerala and was selected to the Tamil Nadu IPS cadre in 2017. He began his service as Assistant SP at Kulachal in Kanyakumari district and later served as Assistant SP at the Governor’s camp office in 2021.

Madras High Court asks why no buses were arranged for voters
Politics

Madras High Court asks why no buses were arranged for voters

Court seeks explanation on voter transport The Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission to respond to a petition seeking an inquiry into the alleged lack of transport facilities for voters during the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The election was held on April 23. The petitioner claimed that many voters who attempted to travel to their native places to cast their votes could not do so due to insufficient bus services.

Samajwadi Party drops I-PAC tie-up after Bengal poll setback
Politics

Samajwadi Party drops I-PAC tie-up after Bengal poll setback

The Samajwadi Party has decided to discontinue its plan to take election strategy support from I-PAC, a political consultancy known for working with major parties across India. The move comes in the backdrop of the Trinamool Congress’ defeat in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly election. I-PAC was earlier led by Prashant Kishor, who later launched his own party in Bihar and handed over responsibilities to colleagues. The firm is currently associated with co-founder Prateek Jain, and had also advised the DMK during the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

India, Vietnam sign 13 pacts; ties upgraded to next partnership level
Politics

India, Vietnam sign 13 pacts; ties upgraded to next partnership level

India and Vietnam have signed 13 agreements spanning trade, defence, rare minerals and other priority areas, marking a fresh milestone in bilateral ties. Vietnam President To Lam, who recently assumed office, arrived in India on his first official overseas visit. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to review the relationship and agreed to take it to the next stage of an “enhanced comprehensive partnership.” Following the talks, the two sides concluded pacts covering trade, defence, rare mineral resources, education, banking and digital payments, pharmaceuticals, culture and related fields. Both countries also reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific amid developments in the South China Sea.

Rayapuram MLA Vijay Thamu draws flak for cutting cake with a sword
Politics

Rayapuram MLA Vijay Thamu draws flak for cutting cake with a sword

Incident at Rayapuram celebration Rayapuram MLA Vijay Thamu, elected on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket, has sparked controversy after cutting a cake with a sword during his birthday and election victory celebration in Chennai. Attempt to stop the act According to reports, the event was attended by party functionaries including policy outreach joint secretary Loyola Mani. When Vijay Thamu attempted to cut the cake with a sword, Loyola Mani tried to stop him, but the MLA went ahead and cut it before setting the sword aside.

Madras HC orders listing of plea seeking case against actor Vijay
Politics

Madras HC orders listing of plea seeking case against actor Vijay

The Madras High Court has directed its registry to number and list a petition seeking registration of a case against actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay, and to place it for hearing on whether it is maintainable. The petition was filed by M. Rajkumar of Kodungaiyur. He sought directions to examine materials gathered during income-tax searches, including documents, Vijay’s statement, assessment proceedings and the order imposing a penalty of Rs 1.50 crore, and to initiate action under the Income Tax Act.

Centre to write to TN, West Bengal chiefs on PM SHRI schools
Education

Centre to write to TN, West Bengal chiefs on PM SHRI schools

New Delhi: The Union government is preparing a fresh push to implement the PM SHRI schools scheme in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, where the project has remained stalled. Officials said letters will be sent soon to the Chief Secretaries of both states, urging them to sign the required memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin implementation. Under the National Education Policy framework, the PM SHRI initiative aims to upgrade 14,500 government schools across India. The scheme has already been rolled out in several northern states governed by the BJP and its allies.

TVK falls short of majority as 17 close losses block 118 mark
Politics

TVK falls short of majority as 17 close losses block 118 mark

Chennai: The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the latest Tamil Nadu Assembly election, signalling a major shift from the state’s long-running two-pole political pattern since 1967. However, the party fell short of forming a government on its own. TVK secured 108 seats, missing the majority threshold of 118 by 10 seats. The key factor highlighted in the results was a cluster of razor-thin defeats across 17 constituencies, where the party’s candidates lost by small vote margins.

Sadhguru urges election winners to govern with responsibility
Politics

Sadhguru urges election winners to govern with responsibility

Coimbatore: Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru has called on those who emerged victorious in the recent Assembly elections to carry their mandate forward with a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the people. Assembly elections were held last month in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry, with results announced recently. The National Democratic Alliance won in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. In Tamil Nadu, the TVK secured 108 seats, while in Kerala the Congress-led alliance won.

Two blasts reported near BSF headquarters area in Punjab
Crime

Two blasts reported near BSF headquarters area in Punjab

Two explosive incidents reported in Punjab have triggered heightened security across the state. The latest blast was reported late on May 5 near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters area in Amritsar, creating panic in the locality. A day earlier, police said a bomb was planted on a scooter in Jalandhar. The person who was riding the scooter has been arrested and is being questioned in connection with the case.

Five-state polls shock incumbents; 2 CMs, 50 ministers defeated
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Five-state polls shock incumbents; 2 CMs, 50 ministers defeated

Assembly election results from five states delivered major upsets, with voters in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala signalling a strong demand for change. The outcome saw the defeat of two sitting chief ministers and around 50 ministers, along with several other prominent figures in other states and Puducherry. In West Bengal, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool government suffered a sharp setback. A total of 22 ministers from the ruling Trinamool Congress were defeated, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who lost in Bhabanipur to Suvendu Adhikari by more than 15,000 votes.

Vijay seeks CPI, VCK support to form government in Tamil Nadu
Politics

Vijay seeks CPI, VCK support to form government in Tamil Nadu

ThaVeKa leader Vijay has sent letters to the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), seeking their support to form a government in Tamil Nadu. According to the report, Vijay’s side is short of the required majority in the 234-member Assembly by 11 seats. In this backdrop, he has invited the CPI to join his alliance. The CPI had contested five seats as part of the DMK-led alliance and won two.

Congress backs Vijay’s TVK to form Tamil Nadu government
Politics

Congress backs Vijay’s TVK to form Tamil Nadu government

Congress on Tuesday officially announced its support for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government in Tamil Nadu. In the Assembly election, Congress—contesting 28 seats as part of the DMK-led alliance—won five constituencies. TVK secured 108 seats and needs the backing of 11 more MLAs to prove a majority. With the numbers short, Vijay has sent letters seeking support from parties including the CPI, CPM and VCK, which together have two MLAs, according to the report.

Ex-minister Sengottaiyan meets Assembly Secretary Srinivasan
Politics

Ex-minister Sengottaiyan meets Assembly Secretary Srinivasan

Former minister K.A. Sengottaiyan met Legislative Assembly Secretary Srinivasan at the Secretariat in Chennai on Tuesday. According to the report, the meeting included discussions on the process of choosing a pro-tem Speaker for the Assembly. The development comes amid heightened political activity after the recently concluded Assembly election, in which TVK contested alone and won 108 constituencies to emerge as the single largest party. Though the party is said to be short of the numbers required for a majority, Vijay is expected to meet the Governor to stake claim to form the government.

Stalin’s defeat is regrettable, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore
Politics

Stalin’s defeat is regrettable, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday described Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s defeat as “regrettable”, calling him a seasoned politician and saying the outcome was disappointing. Speaking to reporters, Tagore said Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay had contested against the BJP and won, and that the TVK candidate had also secured victory in Tirupparankundram. He asserted that communal forces would not be able to enter Tamil Nadu. Tagore said the Congress leadership had taken a position on the political developments in the state. He added that the decision taken by the party’s political affairs committee on Monday night would be announced by Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar.

AIADMK MLA meet postponed amid rift over backing Vijay’s TVK
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AIADMK MLA meet postponed amid rift over backing Vijay’s TVK

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has postponed a meeting of the party’s MLAs that was scheduled for May 6, amid reports of sharp internal differences over extending support to actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). According to the report, TVK won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, while the DMK alliance secured 73 and the AIADMK alliance 53. With TVK short of a clear majority, it is said to be looking for outside support from either the DMK-led bloc or the AIADMK side.

Astrologer-turned-politician Kanimozhi Santhosh wins Kaundampalayam
Politics

Astrologer-turned-politician Kanimozhi Santhosh wins Kaundampalayam

Kanimozhi Santhosh of Thaveka has been elected MLA from Coimbatore’s Kaundampalayam constituency, drawing attention for her unusual profile compared with typical candidates. She had campaigned confidently, saying she would win and serve the public. According to the results, she secured 1,46,466 votes and registered a decisive victory with a margin of 40,140 votes. Kanimozhi is trained in astrology and runs an astrology centre, while also offering consultations online. She has posted videos on topics such as predicting which zodiac signs may find love.

Congress breaks with DMK, announces alliance with TVK
Politics

Congress breaks with DMK, announces alliance with TVK

Congress has announced that it is ending its alliance with the DMK and will instead align with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The party leadership said the partnership with TVK will extend to the forthcoming local body elections and the next Lok Sabha election. The report recalls the long and often strained history between the DMK and Congress. During the 2004–2014 UPA period, the DMK faced allegations linked to the 2G spectrum case, and leaders including A. Raja and Kanimozhi were arrested and jailed in Tihar, which the DMK said caused deep resentment.

Confidence vote: Govt need not secure 118 MLAs, says report
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Confidence vote: Govt need not secure 118 MLAs, says report

A government facing a confidence vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly does not necessarily need the backing of 118 MLAs, according to a report. It said the requirement is a simple majority of those who are present in the House and participate in the vote. The report noted that if no party secures a clear majority after the election, the Governor will decide the next course of action. In such a situation, inviting the single largest party—identified as TVK—would be the Governor’s first option, it said, adding that TVK is also seen as having the support of five Congress MLAs.

Vijay welcomes Congress MLAs; swearing-in as TN CM on May 7
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Vijay welcomes Congress MLAs; swearing-in as TN CM on May 7

Chennai: With five Congress MLAs extending support, TVK leader Vijay welcomed them at the party’s headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, by draping shawls. The MLAs later handed over a letter formally conveying their backing. The Congress had contested 28 seats as part of the DMK-led alliance and won five constituencies. TVK, which won 108 seats, needed additional MLAs to demonstrate a majority in the Assembly. Following the Congress leadership’s announcement that its MLAs would support TVK, Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge Girish Sodankar and the five MLAs visited the TVK office. After their support, TVK’s strength in the House has risen to 112; Vijay’s win in two constituencies is counted as one seat.

Thirumavalavan says he hopes Vijay will deliver good governance
Politics

Thirumavalavan says he hopes Vijay will deliver good governance

VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan on Tuesday said he hopes actor-politician Vijay will live up to public expectations and provide good governance. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said Vijay, the leader of TVK, has sent a letter seeking support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. He added that similar letters have also been sent to Left parties. Thirumavalavan said the VCK would take a decision only after consulting the party’s senior functionaries, with discussions scheduled for Wednesday. He also conveyed greetings to Vijay.

TAVEK chief Vijay meets TN Governor, stakes claim to form govt
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TAVEK chief Vijay meets TN Governor, stakes claim to form govt

TAVEK leader Vijay met Tamil Nadu’s acting Governor Arlekar in Chennai on Tuesday (May 6) and staked claim to form the government. He also handed over a letter from the Congress extending support to his party. According to the report, TAVEK has won 108 seats in the Assembly election, emerging as the single largest party. Vijay has also sought support from the VCK and the Communist Party of India to demonstrate a majority.

Congress to join TVK-led government with conditions: Girish Chodankar
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Congress to join TVK-led government with conditions: Girish Chodankar

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge observer Girish Chodankar on Tuesday said the Congress will be a constituent of the proposed TVK government, describing the move as support with conditions. He said Congress leaders and the party’s MLAs met TVK leader Vijay and conveyed full support. Chodankar added that a formal letter of support was also handed over, along with wishes for Vijay to perform well. Chodankar said the party expects more political groups to extend support, and asserted that a coalition government in Tamil Nadu is certain. He stressed that Congress is not offering outside support but will be part of the government.

Will EPS back Vijay to save AIADMK after election setback?
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Will EPS back Vijay to save AIADMK after election setback?

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) may have to take a strategic call to protect his party after it slipped to third place in the recent Assembly election amid a strong pro-Vijay wave, according to a report. The report notes that Vijay has won 108 seats but is still short of a clear majority. He has sought 14 days’ time from the Governor to prove support and must line up enough MLAs to form the government.

Tamil Nadu gets first coalition government; Congress seeks 2 berths
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Tamil Nadu gets first coalition government; Congress seeks 2 berths

Chennai: Tamil Nadu has, for the first time, moved towards a coalition government after actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly election. TVK won 108 seats, leaving it 10 short of the 118 needed for a majority. In this situation, the Congress—holding five MLAs—broke away from the DMK-led alliance and extended support to TVK, describing it as conditional support. After Vijay formally staked claim to form the government before the Governor, Congress conveyed that it expects two ministerial berths. During the campaign, Vijay had said parties joining him would have a share in governance.

Anand Mahindra cites Tirupattur result to stress power of one vote
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Anand Mahindra cites Tirupattur result to stress power of one vote

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has highlighted the Tirupattur Assembly constituency result in Tamil Nadu to underline the power of a single vote. He said the outcome should be shown to children so they understand how much influence one vote can carry. In the Tirupattur contest, DMK candidate Periyakaruppan faced a tight race against the TVK candidate. As counting progressed, the lead reportedly swung back and forth across multiple rounds, keeping the contest on edge.

TVK set to enter Rajya Sabha without fighting a Lok Sabha poll
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TVK set to enter Rajya Sabha without fighting a Lok Sabha poll

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, is poised to enter Parliament for the first time—without having contested a Lok Sabha election—following its strong performance in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. TVK emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 of the 234 seats, pushing the long-dominant DMK and AIADMK behind. The party is now moving quickly to form a government, needing only a few more seats to reach a majority.

Vijay likely to resign as Trichy East MLA by May 18
Politics

Vijay likely to resign as Trichy East MLA by May 18

Trichy East MLA and TVK chief Vijay is expected to submit his resignation from the constituency by May 18, according to reports. In the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Vijay contested from two seats—Perambur and Trichy East—and won both. As an elected representative can hold only one Assembly seat, he must resign from one constituency. Sources indicate Vijay has decided to continue as the Perambur MLA, citing easier access to the Chennai-based constituency. He is therefore likely to step down from Trichy East and submit a resignation letter soon.

Former AIADMK leaders win seats after joining DMK and TVK
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Former AIADMK leaders win seats after joining DMK and TVK

Chennai: Several leaders who earlier left the AIADMK and joined the DMK and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have won in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The AIADMK, which historically had not faced back-to-back Assembly defeats since its formation, has now lost two consecutive elections—2021 and 2026—after the death of J Jayalalithaa. The party has also lost its status as the principal opposition this time. Among those who moved from AIADMK to the DMK and won are E V Velu, Sathur Ramachandran, Sekarbabu, Raja Kannappan, Senthil Balaji, Raghupathi, Anita Radhakrishnan, Austin, Villupuram Lakshmanan, O Panneerselvam, Vaithilingam and Manoj Pandian.

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