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The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government presented its first budget for 2026-27, outlining a roadmap to achieve a $1.5 trillion economy for Tamil Nadu by 2036, with a focus on AI and education.
Tamil Nadu's ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by Vijay, has called for the complete abolition of the NEET exam and demanded that education be moved to the State List.
Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, have joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), citing an inability to serve the public effectively under AIADMK leadership.
The CPM has warned it will reconsider its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government if the ruling party includes the rebel faction of the AIADMK in its cabinet.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party secured a trust vote of confidence in the assembly with 144 votes, exceeding the mandated 118 seats required to form the government, while the DMK walked out.
The DMK, which had swept the Lok Sabha polls two summers prior, lost the assembly elections to the debutant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), with reasons cited as dynastic politics and a lack of connection with the youth.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay's rally in Tiruppur was called off after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to scorching heat and overcrowding, following police advice to prevent a repeat of a previous stampede.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor Vijay has appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the third round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede that resulted in 41 deaths.
Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has criticized the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for its ambiguous stance on the contentious Mekedatu dam issue and demanded an all-party meeting to protect the state's rights.
Four former ministers, including two MLAs from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), have joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. This marks a significant political setback for AIADMK.
Before the Congress party released its list of candidates, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay allotted the sole Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, a move highlighting growing camaraderie between the parties. Praveen Chakravarty was subsequently nominated for the seat.
DMK president MK Stalin criticised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Joseph Vijay, alleging he became Chief Minister by influencing children via Instagram and failed to appoint booth agents.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, officially marking his transition from cinema to state leadership. His swearing-in ceremony and initial days in office were met with both public celebration and political controversies, including a dispute over the rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.
Veteran politician Dusi K. Mohan has left AIADMK to take charge of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's campaign in Cheyyar for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay faces a case for alleged election conduct violations in Tamil Nadu, including the use of 30 loudspeakers and a gathering of over 5,000 people that caused public inconvenience and obstructed a pathway.
A worker of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam or TVK has publicly criticised actor-turned-politician Vijay over the remarks he made while indirectly referring to the controversy surrounding his reported…
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay rode the metro for an inspection, turning his journey from Omandurar station to Nandanam into an impromptu fan gathering.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has exited the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, choosing instead to back the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led alliance has allocated a Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to its partner, the Indian National Congress, ahead of the biennial elections scheduled for June 18.
MK Stalin has criticized the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for alleged horse-trading and 'dirty politics,' claiming it erodes public trust in the government.
Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party narrowly missed securing a simple majority, losing 12 seats by margins of under 2,000 votes, including one by just 285 votes, despite significant victories elsewhere.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) announced support for independent candidate K Premakumar in Edappadi after their original nominee was disqualified, with Vijay urging voters to deliver a "fitting lesson" against alleged suppression.
Edappadi K Palaniswami categorically said there were no discussions with actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ruling out any possibility of an alliance.
Emulating the populist electoral strategies of the Dravidian majors in Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay unveiled a set of women-centric poll promises for the upcoming Assembly election on Saturday. Will the party’s push to win over women gather support?