Temple fund projects cancelled A fresh political and religious debate has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Vijay-led TVK government cancelled administrative approvals for 46 Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department projects worth nearly Rs 246 crore. The projects were reportedly planned using surplus funds generated by temples and included infrastructure works such as marriage halls, commercial complexes and related facilities. The government?

Vijay’s journey from cinema to public life Thalapathy Vijay turned 52 on June 22, marking one of the most important phases of his public life. For decades, Vijay has been one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, building a huge fan base through mass entertainers, socially charged roles and films that connected strongly with youth and family audiences. His rise in cinema was not sudden. Vijay had to compete in an industry dominated by major stars and stro

Vijay returns to his roots Actor Vijay Deverakonda visited Thummanpet village in Telangana along with Rashmika Mandanna to take part in a student scholarship event aimed at supporting government school children. The visit drew large public attention as the initiative was held in Vijay’s ancestral village and connected his personal roots with a broader education-focused promise. The event focused on recognisin

Court adjourns divorce hearing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and his estranged wife Sangeetha Sornalingam’s divorce case has been adjourned to August 7 after the matter came up for hearing before the Chengalpattu Mahila court on Monday morning 10.30 am. The case, which has drawn wide public attention due to Vijay’s political position and cinema background, remains pending before the court. The hearing was

DSC sports quota claim sparks row A fresh political controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh after former IAS officer Vijay Kumar alleged that several candidates from the Kamma community were selected under the DSC sports quota without clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test. The claim, made during a YouTube interview, has quickly moved into the political space, with YSR Congress supporters using it to target the Telugu Desam Party-led governm

Vijay’s Maiden Address at NITI Aayog Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to make his first address at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The meeting is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and brings together Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors from across India. CM Vijay is expected to present Tamil Nadu’s priorities regar

AP Liquor Scam Investigation Gains Momentum The Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam, which appeared to slow down in recent months with several accused released on bail, has suddenly intensified. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has ramped up its investigations, raising concerns within the YSR Congress Party and particularly for former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy was recent

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has not yet received an invitation to the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on Monday, June 8, 2026, according to sources. The meeting is being held at the Constitution Club in Delhi, where representatives from 23 Opposition parties are expected to gather for an important round of political discussions. The agenda is likely to focus on rebuilding Opposition unity, reviewing recent Assembly election set

Annamalai quits BJP as Tamil Nadu politics enters new phase after K. Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu BJP president and former Indian Police Service officer, resigned from the party on Friday, June 5, 2026. BJP accepted his resignation from primary membership, closing days of speculation over whether one of its most visible state leaders would remain within the party structure. Annamalai quits BJP and opens a new political path Annamalai’s exit comes a

AIADMK faces another political setback in Tamil Nadu as four former ministers and ex-MLAs shift to Vijay’s ruling TVK amid continuing internal trouble. Another Setback For AIADMK The political crisis inside the AIADMK has deepened further after four former ministers and ex-MLAs joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam at the party headquarters in Chennai on Saturday. The leaders who moved to TVK include Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C

Historic Meeting After 12 Years Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi today, May 27, 2026, marking their first interaction in 12 years. Their previous meeting took place in Coimbatore during the 2014 election campaign. With Vijay now serving as the state’s chief minister and leading TVK, the meeting is highly anticipated. Political analysts predict that this inter

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is facing his first major political test within two weeks of the TVK-led coalition government taking office, after two brutal crimes involving minors triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties. Two Crimes Put Law And Order Under Spotlight The controversy intensified after the murder of a 17-year-old boy near the Meenakshi Sun

Vijayawada, May 24, 2026: Andhra Pradesh has stepped up Ebola screening at Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada airports as a precautionary public health measure. Travellers from high-risk countries are being monitored, and anyone showing suspected symptoms will be shifted to quarantine and given medical support. AP Steps Up Ebola Screening At Airports The Andhra Prad

A fresh political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan launched a sharp personal attack on Chief Minister Vijay. Speaking at a party meeting in Thiruchendur, the senior DMK leader questioned why Vijay’s wife and children were absent from his oath-taking ceremony. The remark quickly became controversial because it targeted Vijay’s private life instead of only questioning his political performance or the newly formed TVK government. Personal A

After the formation of the new government led by Vijay, the Tamil film industry is expecting major reforms to address theatre losses, piracy, OTT pressure and rising production costs. Tamil Film Industry Looks To Vijay Government After the formation of the new government led by Vijay, the Tamil film industry has placed several expectations before the administration. Producers, theatre owners and distributors beli

Vijay successfully passed the confidence motion in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday with 144 MLAs backing his government. The required majority mark was 118, and despite some opposition from the DMK and PMK, Vijay comfortably crossed this threshold. The trust vote unfolded with empty benches in the opposition as the DMK and DMDK legislators staged a walkout, while several PMK and BJP MLAs abstained from voting. Among the supporting MLAs, the AIADMK faction led by rebel leaders S

Chief Minister Vijay’s connection with the blockbuster film ‘Leo’ is now creating a tourism wave in Kashmir. The popular Sifar Cafe located in Anantnag has reportedly become a major attraction for tourists arriving from Tamil Nadu after scenes from the film were shot there. Employees at the cafe revealed that visitors frequently ask about Vijay’s shooting experience and the food he enjoyed during the filming schedule. According to staff members, one of the most common questions asked by fans is about the dish Vijay ate while filming at the cafe. Employees say the actor enjoyed trout, a famous Kashmiri delicacy that has now become one of the most requested dishes among tourists visiting the location. Fans are excited to sit at the same place where scenes from ‘Leo’ were filmed and many are reportedly recreating moments from the movie by taking photographs and videos inside the cafe. The growing popularity of the cafe has also boosted local tourism in the region. Visitors from Tamil Nadu are increasingly adding Anantnag and Sifar Cafe to their Kashmir travel plans due to Vijay’s association with the location. Cafe workers say several tourists specifically mention ‘Leo’ while placing food orders and asking about the actor’s time there. Some visitors even request the exact seating spot used during the shoot. The trend reflects Vijay’s massive fan following and the strong cultural impact of Tamil cinema across India. Even after the film’s release, locations associated with the actor continue to attract huge public attention. Social media has also played a major role in making the cafe viral among fans, with travel bloggers and movie lovers sharing reels and photos from the shooting spot. Kashmir has become a preferred destination for filmmakers in recent years because of its scenic beauty and cinematic landscapes. After the success of ‘Leo’, several tourists are now exploring filming locations connected to the movie, helping local businesses gain national visibility. Employees at Sifar Cafe say the influx of tourists from Tamil Nadu has significantly increased after the film became a hit.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to face his first trust vote today in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. While the numbers appear to favor him, the lead-up to the floor test has been filled with swift political alliances, intense negotiations, and even a court intervention. Vijay, who took oath as Chief Minister recently, currently enjoys the support of 120 MLAs, just above the required majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. Despite emerging as the largest party in the 2026 elections with 108 seats, Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) remained short of a majority. After securing support from the Congress, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Communist Party of India (CPI), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM), Vijay consolidated a coalition of 120 MLAs. Even with one MLA temporarily barred from participating, the coalition remains above the majority line, ensuring a manageable trust vote. A major boost came from VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan, who confirmed that his two-party MLAs would vote in favor of Vijay. Thirumavalavan’s support was instrumental in ensuring stability within the coalition. Additionally, Vijay’s efforts to consolidate support included meetings with Congress leaders, IUML, and even AIADMK dissidents. The opposition also faced internal turmoil, with a group of around 30 AIADMK MLAs led by CV Shanmugam and SP Velumani announcing their support for Vijay’s government. This added to the political chaos as these rebels accused the AIADMK leadership of secretly seeking DMK’s support to form an alternative government. However, the situation took another twist when TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathy was temporarily barred from voting in the trust motion due to a pending case regarding vote-counting irregularities. Despite this, Vijay's coalition remains slightly above the required majority, and unless last-minute abstentions or legal interventions alter the scenario, he seems likely to survive the floor test. In the backdrop, the AMMK controversy added more drama when AMMK’s MLA Kamaraj was removed after his alleged forged support letter was used to claim his backing for the TVK. Vijay’s future in office hinges on today’s floor test, but with declared support from 120 MLAs, and despite a legal complication reducing his effective tally to 119, he is expected to clear the vote barring any unexpected developments.

The controversy surrounding Sanatan Dharma was reignited in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, with DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin advocating once again for the ‘eradication of Sanatan’ on the floor of the house. His remarks, made on the first day of the assembly session post the 2026 state elections, mirrored his earlier controversial comments, where he likened Sanatan Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria. These statements sparked widespread outrage, particularly from the BJP, which has conti

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has secured his place as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time, leading his new party, the Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK), to victory. However, his government’s stability may depend on a delicate balancing act. Despite being sworn in, Vijay's fragile majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly relies heavily on the support of parties and factions previously aligned with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by MK Stalin. Vijay’s TVK government now holds the support of 120 MLAs, just above the majority mark of 118. However, the coalition is propped up by the Congress, VCK, IUML, and the Left, most of which still have strong ties to Stalin’s DMK. This leaves the door open for Stalin to pull strings in the background, with his allies in the assembly potentially exerting significant influence over the TVK’s decision-making processes. Despite this, Vijay appears to have a backup plan. The AIADMK, Tamil Nadu’s principal opposition party, has seen internal rifts, and one faction led by senior MLAs SP Velumani and Shanmugam has pledged support for Vijay’s TVK. This move gives Vijay a potential lifeline, increasing his backing to 150 MLAs, provided the faction secures the necessary numbers to avoid disqualification under anti-defection laws. Vijay's decision to meet Stalin following his oath-taking was seen as a sign of political maturity, acknowledging Stalin's influence while maintaining a delicate balance with his own supporters. The political dynamics surrounding Vijay’s government reflect the challenges he faces, relying on support from both Stalin’s allies and AIADMK factions to stay in power. While the immediate future of Vijay's government appears secured with these arrangements, the optics of his reliance on former political adversaries could pose long-term challenges. As the political situation in Tamil Nadu continues to evolve, the success of Vijay’s tenure will depend on his ability to navigate these complex alliances and avoid potential pitfalls in the coming years.