Representatives of several farmers’ organisations in Tamil Nadu have urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to decline an invitation from the Karnataka government for bilateral discussions on the proposed Mekedatu dam project and other issues concerning the sharing of Cauvery river water. The demand comes amid renewed tensions between the two neighbouring southern states over...
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has stirred fresh political debate in Tamil Nadu by suggesting that former state BJP chief K. Annamalai joined the Bharatiya Janata Party only after actor Rajinikanth decided against launching a political party. The remarks have drawn attention amid major developments in Tamil Nadu politics, particularly following Annamalai’s recent departure from the...
Tamil actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as “Thalapathy” Vijay, officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a historic political development that has reshaped the state’s political landscape. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marked the beginning of a new administration led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),...
In a dramatic political shift, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to emerge as the single largest force in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. However, despite its impressive debut, the party has fallen short of the crucial majority mark, setting the stage for intense political negotiations and strategic...