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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allocates ministries. See full list

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allocates ministries. See full list

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Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday approved the allocation of portfolios as recommended by the new chief minister, C. Joseph Vijay, days after the actor-turned-politician took the oath of office. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay speaks during the floor test proceedings at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in Chennai on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab ) Thus, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government, which was formed after Vijay’s two-year-old party stunned almost everyone by emerging as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, is officially finalised. According to the Lok Bhavan press release, Vijay will handle public administration, general administration, police, women and youth welfare, welfare of children, aged, differently abled persons, municipal administration, and urban and water supply. Tamil Nadu cabinet: Who gets what K A Sengottaiyan is the finance minister K G Arun Raj is the TN health minister P. Venkataraman is the minister for food and civil supplies Aadhav Arjuna is the minister for public works and sports S Keerthana is the minister for industries R Nirmal Kumar is the …

T.N. Governor cuts security convoy size after PM Modi’s austerity appeal

T.N. Governor cuts security convoy size after PM Modi’s austerity appeal

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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. File | Photo Credit: J. Johan Sathyadas The number of security vehicles accompanying Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been reduced following his advice. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the public to reduce the consumption of petrol and diesel and minimise the use of transport vehicles. According to a Lok Bhavan press release, until now, 10 security vehicles accompanied the Governor when he participated in government and private functions. The number has now been reduced to four. Published – May 16, 2026 02:35 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay-led TVK gains CPI and CPI(M) backing in race to form Tamil Nadu government

Vijay-led TVK gains CPI and CPI(M) backing in race to form Tamil Nadu government

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In a major boost to its efforts to form the government in Tamil Nadu, Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay-led TVK received the support of the two Left parties on Friday, bringing it closer to the magic number of 118 legislators required for a simple majority. The CPI and CPI (M), each having two seats, extended their support to the actor-politician-led party after day-long deliberations. Armed with their support, the TVK chief is slated to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar later in the day to reiterate his claim to form the government. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Dhinakaran urges TN Governor to invite AIADMK, alleges horse-trading

Dhinakaran urges TN Governor to invite AIADMK, alleges horse-trading

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AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite AIADMK`s Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the government and also alleged horse-trading, leading to a denial by TVK in an overnight drama here. The AMMK general secretary said he has submitted a letter to the Governor asking him to invite AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami to form the government and offered his party`s lone MLA-designate S Kamaraj`s support to the AIADMK with whom his party contested the April 23 Assembly election under the NDA. Speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhavan on Friday night, Dhinakaran alleged that he could not reach his party MLA-elect as he appeared to have “gone missing.” “I suspect that the TVK, in a desperate bid to form the government, as it lacked the majority might have indulged in horse-trading,” Dhinakaran alleged. He even claimed that he complained to the governor about the issue. The TVK, however, denied indulging in any “horse-trading” in order to meet the requisite numbers in the Assembly and said the party leader …

Vijay inches closer to being Tamil Nadu CM as CPI extends unconditional support

Vijay inches closer to being Tamil Nadu CM as CPI extends unconditional support

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The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Friday extended unconditional support to actor-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vetrri Kazhagam (TVK) for government formation in Tamil Nadu. After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an “unconditional letter of support for government formation” addressed to Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, party sources said. The CPI has two legislators each in the 234-member assembly. The development comes as TVK, which emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the April 23 assembly polls but fell short of the majority mark of 118, reached out to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) allies including CPI, CPI(M), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) for support. With the CPI’s backing, TVK’s tally has moved closer to the magic figure. Congress had already extended conditional support with its five Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), taking the total to 112 seats — still six short of the majority mark of 118. Vijay seeks appointment with Governor Amid fast-moving political developments, TVK chief Vijay has sought an appointment to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at …

‘Mandate must be respected’: Prakash Raj, Shanthnu back Vijay as Governor row grips Tamil Nadu | Tamil News

‘Mandate must be respected’: Prakash Raj, Shanthnu back Vijay as Governor row grips Tamil Nadu | Tamil News

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Tamil Nadu is in the middle of a political standoff that has pulled in an unlikely set of voices. After Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar chose not to invite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay to form the government, despite his party finishing ahead of all others in the May 4 Assembly polls, reactions poured in from across the state. Actor Prakash Raj, shared his interaction with Times Now on X. “It’s been five days since the results were declared. People are waiting. These MLAs are elected representatives of the people, let them decide on the floor of the House. Who is the Governor to decide?” He padded it with his signature hashtag, #justasking. #justasking https://t.co/MnHZV74o3l — Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 8, 2026 Bollywood director Rahul Dholakia, known for Raaes, posted on X: “Clearly the people of Tamil Nadu prefer Actor Vijay over most others, so he should be given the first chance. Details should be a formality not an obstacle. #Democracy” Clearly the people of Tamil Nadu prefer @actorvijay over most others- so he should be …

Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to submit a list of supporting Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and demonstrate the numbers required to prove majority during their second meeting at Lok Bhavan, sources told news agency ANI. According to the sources quoted above, the Governor sought complete clarity on the magic number for government formation and wanted details of all legislators backing TVK’s claim. Vijay, who met the Governor for the second consecutive day, is not inclined to seek support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources added. After the meeting, he held consultations with senior TVK leaders and legal advisors at his residence in Neelankarai. Some senior leaders have reportedly advised the party to explore legal options by approaching the Supreme Court or the Madras High Court. A section of leaders also suggested the possibility of going for fresh elections if required. TVK has staked claim to form the government with the support of the Congress, which has five MLAs. However, the alliance is still …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi transferred to Bengal

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi transferred to Bengal

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R.N. Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 18, 2021. Photo: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, whose four-year tenure witnessed a tumultuous period and constant confrontation with the State government, has been transferred to West Bengal. He replaces C.V. Ananda Bose, who stepped down on Thursday (March 5, 2026). Mr. Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 18, 2021. Also read: R.N. Ravi: In pursuit of controversies His transfer was announced on Thursday (March 5, 2026) by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a post on X. I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal. The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 5, 2026 “Union Home Minister just informed me that Shri R.N. Ravi is being appointed as Governor of West Bengal. He never consulted …

Presidential Reference: T.N. CM Stalin to hold discussion with CMs of other States

Presidential Reference: T.N. CM Stalin to hold discussion with CMs of other States

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin meets the public before leaving for Mettupalayam from Udhagamandalam, after his four-day tour of the Nilgiris. | Photo Credit: M. Sathyamoorthy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said he would hold discussions with Chief Ministers of other States and decide on a course of action, following President Droupadi Murmu’s Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court on its verdict delivered against Governor R.N. Ravi. Speaking in Udhagamandalam on Friday (May 16, 2025), Mr. Stalin said he had already given a detailed response to the Central government’s “overreach” on Thursday (May 15), and added he was confident that the DMK would win the 2026 Assembly elections in the State. “Not only in 2026, but in 2031 and 2036 too the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Dravida model government would continue to be in power,” he said. Recently, Ms. Murmu, in a Presidential Reference to the top court regarding its verdict in the Tamil Nadu government’s case against Mr. Ravi, had asked whether, in the absence of any constitutionally prescribed time limit or …

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | April 7 to April 13, 2025 | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | April 7 to April 13, 2025 | UPSC Current Affairs News

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers brings you essential current affairs of the past week, every Monday, to aid you in your Prelims and Mains preparation of UPSC, State PCS, and other competitive examinations. Report (FYI: The data provided in these reports can be used to substantiate your Mains answer and create a broad understanding of the topic.) Story continues below this ad — According to the sixth edition of global energy think tank Ember’s Global Electricity Review, India became the world’s third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany. — The low-carbon sources, including renewables and nuclear power, together provided 40.9 per cent of the world’s electricity in 2024. This is the first time the 40 per cent mark has been crossed since the 1940s. — As part of its climate commitments or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the UNFCCC in 2022, India aims to achieve 50 per cent of its installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. — In 2021, the country also announced a goal …