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DMK’s Senthil Balaji gets anticipatory bail in MLA poaching case

DMK’s Senthil Balaji gets anticipatory bail in MLA poaching case

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The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar in a case alleging they offered ₹35 crore to a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) legislator to influence his vote on a proposed resolution against the Tamil Nadu Assembly speaker. The Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to the DMK MLA and his brother in a case alleging a ₹35 crore offer to influence a TVK legislator. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed both petitioners to appear before the investigating officer “twice daily until further orders” and to “cooperate with the investigation.” An FIR was registered against Balaji and Kumar by the Chennai police on June 30 following a complaint filed by TVK MLA N Elaiyaraja. Elaiyaraja alleged that he received a phone call on June 26 from a person identifying himself as Thirunavukarasu, who claimed to represent a ‘democratic strategy’ organisation, and offered him ₹35 crore to vote against the TVK whip when a resolution against Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar is taken up in …

Rajinikanth reveals why he didn’t publicly wish Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on his birthday

Rajinikanth reveals why he didn’t publicly wish Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on his birthday

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday on June 22, with fans, celebrities, and political leaders flooding social media with wishes. Amid the celebrations, however, one question dominated online chatter: why hadn’t superstar Rajinikanth wished Vijay publicly? The veteran star has now addressed the buzz and revealed the reason behind it. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay turned 52 on June 22. Rajinikanth on buzz over skipping Vijay’s birthday wish On Wednesday, Rajinikanth attended the launch event of his upcoming film in Chennai. During the event, the makers unveiled the film’s title, Dharman, following which the superstar interacted with the media and addressed several questions from the press. As Rajinikanth was leaving the venue, reporters asked the superstar why he had not publicly wished Vijay on his birthday, a question that had been fuelling speculation on social media since the actor-politician’s special day. Responding to the question, Rajinikanth put the speculation to rest, revealing that he had personally called Vijay to wish him on his birthday …

PM Modi greets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on birthday

PM Modi greets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on birthday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on the occasion of his birthday and wished him a long and healthy life. Vijay, who assumed the charge of the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, turned 52 on Monday. “Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay Ji.  I pray for his long and healthy life,” Modi said in a post on ”X”. Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay Ji. I pray for his long and healthy life.@TVKVijayHQ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2026 The birthday marks Vijay’s first as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu since taking charge of the state’s administration earlier this year. Known for his successful career in the film industry before entering active politics, Vijay has emerged as a prominent political figure in the state. Supporters of the chief minister celebrated the occasion across Tamil Nadu, with party members organising various events and extending their wishes through social media. …

As Vijay’s suit and lunchbox trends, Udhayanidhi Stalin says everything’s ‘reels with him’ | Tamil News

As Vijay’s suit and lunchbox trends, Udhayanidhi Stalin says everything’s ‘reels with him’ | Tamil News

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2 min readHyderabadJun 18, 2026 06:12 PM IST A month into Tamil Nadu’s first non-Dravidian government in over five decades, the conversation around Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s administration is still dominated by his wardrobe and his lunchbox rather than his policies. Hashtags have been trending on X over posts about the cost of his suit and what he eats for lunch, prompting DMK leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin to renew his criticism that the TVK government remains stuck in campaign mode, treating governance as content rather than addressing the state’s pressing issues. The wardrobe story has a real, traceable origin. The black suit Vijay wore at his swearing-in was designed by Sabir Ahmed and modelled on a look from his film Beast, with Vijay himself choosing the colour black to signal power and authority. The choice marked a deliberate break from the white shirt and veshti that Tamil Nadu chief ministers have traditionally worn at their oath-taking. The look took on a commercial life of its own soon after, when a Chennai …

Raghava Lawrence says he was compelled to enter politics because of current political and social circumstances

Raghava Lawrence says he was compelled to enter politics because of current political and social circumstances

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Actor-choreographer Raghava Lawrence has hinted at a possible entry into politics, saying that he will soon make an important announcement regarding his future plans. On Sunday, he met a large group of fans at his residence in Uthandi, Chennai, where he discussed his proposed political journey and sought their views before taking the next step. Raghava Lawrence met a large group of fans at his residence in Uthandi to seek advice. What Raghava said Speaking to news agency ANI, he said, “I will soon announce my political journey. I will share important details related to it with my fans in the coming days… The current political and social circumstances have compelled me to consider entering politics. My decision is driven by a desire to serve the people without any expectations… I value the support and suggestions of the public…” Lawrence also revealed that a larger meeting with his supporters would be organized in the coming days, during which he plans to share more details about his political roadmap. When asked about the performance of the …

Why TVK is eager to woo AIADMK cadre

Why TVK is eager to woo AIADMK cadre

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Four former AIADMK Ministers — M.C. Sampath, N.R. Sivapathi, Kadambur C. Raju, and Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan — joined the TVK at its headquarters in Panaiyur on the outskirts of Chennai in the presence of party general secretary and Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand and a few other Ministers on June 6, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement The recent defection of a large number of former Ministers and legislators belonging to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has prompted many to wonder whether the ruling party is seeking to build its organisational network through these latest recruits. Even though it is well known that the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (VMI), a voluntary organisation made up of newly elected Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s fans, has provided the much-needed manpower for the TVK, there is a perception in certain quarters that the ruling party has not yet acquired enough strength on the ground. Under such circumstances, it is quite natural that the TVK follows an “open-door policy” …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says even MGR did not get as many votes in his first election: ‘I am not comparing myself to him’

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says even MGR did not get as many votes in his first election: ‘I am not comparing myself to him’

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Weeks after assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held his first public rally as the CM in Tiruchirappalli on Monday, where he thanked the people for choosing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and shifting away from the DMK-AIADMK duopoly. (Also read: ‘Vijay left at peak of his career and stardom to serve people’: Ram Charan hails Tamil Nadu CM, wishes him all the best) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay addresses a public rally, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. (Handout via PTI Photo)(PTI06_01_2026_000325B) (Handout) What Vijay said Delivering an address, he took a jibe at political opponents, noting that while they had said that they would observe for the first six months, they couldn’t stay silent for 6 days. He also talked about the Tamil Nadu election results and said, “They said that even late CM MGR did not secure this much vote share in his very first election. Yet today, you have extended such tremendous support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. I am not comparing myself to M.G.R. M.G.R. is M.G.R., but I am …

CM Vijay swaps signature suit for traditional veshti at manager’s housewarming | Tamil News

CM Vijay swaps signature suit for traditional veshti at manager’s housewarming | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadMay 29, 2026 02:42 PM IST C. Joseph Vijay has made the black suit his political uniform. Since the day he was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s 22nd Chief Minister, the crisp Western formal look has become as much a part of his public identity as the office itself. Which is exactly why his appearance at his manager Jagdish’s housewarming ceremony caught people’s attention. At the private function, Vijay set aside his trademark formal wear and showed up in traditional attire, a quiet but noticeable departure from the image he has carefully carried into his political life. Photos from the event circulated quickly online, with many pointing out the contrast between the CM’s usual style and the more grounded, culturally rooted look he chose for the occasion. Jagdish, who has been associated with Vijay through his years in the film industry, celebrated the milestone with the CM present among the guests. The visit itself reflects the kind of personal loyalty Vijay has been known to maintain even as his world has shifted dramatically from …

AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK

AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK

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A fresh political row is brewing in Tamil Nadu over a fourth AIADMK MLA exiting from the party a day after three others, belonging to the Edappadi K Palaniswami faction, submitted their resignations to the speaker, reportedly seeking to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The move has drawn criticism from senior AIADMK leaders, who accused the party of “horse trading.” AIADMK MP Inbadurai seeks resignation of three MLAs who resigned. (Screengrab/PTI) Three AIADMK legislators, including Maragatham Kumaravel, P Sathyabama, and S Jayakumar tendered their resignations to speaker JCD Prabhakar on Monday and met Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna to join the TVK. Meanwhile, fourth MLA Esakki Subaya, met the speaker on Tuesday to submit his resignation, which was denied at first since it was typed and not handwritten. Minutes later, Subaya submitted a handwritten resignation, which was then accepted. AIADMK leaders allege ‘horse-trading’ The AIADMK faction led by chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday appealed to the speaker that resignations of the three MLAs submitted on Monday should not be accepted, citing alleged legal and procedural …

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: 23 ministers inducted; two from Congress take oath

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: 23 ministers inducted; two from Congress take oath

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The C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday carried out its first major Cabinet expansion, inducting 23 new ministers into the Council of Ministers in a significant political and administrative reshuffle. The expansion comes days after Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister following the Assembly elections, where his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony was held in Chennai, where Governor R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted ministers. Congress returns to Tamil Nadu Cabinet The Cabinet expansion also marked the return of the Congress to the Tamil Nadu ministry after several decades. Congress MLAs S. Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan were inducted into the ministry as part of the alliance arrangement supporting the Vijay-led government. Leaders from alliance parties, including Thol. Thirumavalavan, attended the swearing-in ceremony alongside senior TVK leaders and legislators. The inclusion of Congress ministers is being seen as an attempt to strengthen coalition coordination within the ruling alliance. …