Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has announced projects and schemes involving a total outlay of Rs 79,219.06 crore through its maiden budget and subsequent Assembly debates on departmental grants. The announcements come amid criticism from opposition parties that the government’s spending plans could place significant strain on the Read More…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed deep grief over the death of eight engineering students from Dindigul in a tragic road accident in Kerala’s Thrissur district. The students were killed when their car crashed into the rear of a Maharashtra-registered lorry parked on NH-66 at Panambi Kunnu in Kaipamangalam around Read More…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to move a resolution in the state Assembly on Thursday, urging the Centre to recognise Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court, official sources said. The proposed resolution is expected to highlight Tamil’s status as a classical language and the substantial development Read More…
The political debate over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s national ambitions intensified on Wednesday, with the party projecting him as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Reacting to the growing campaign within TVK, the Congress dismissed the projection as a reflection of Read More…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will pilot a resolution in the state Assembly on Wednesday urging the Centre to permanently maintain the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, official sources said. The move comes days after Vijay held a meeting with all parties supporting the state government, including the Congress and Read More…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to chair a meeting of the state’s Members of Parliament on Saturday to discuss the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise and its potential impact on Tamil Nadu. The meeting is scheduled to be held at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai at 3 pm. The discussions are expected Read More…
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government is set to present its maiden Budget in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday amid a politically charged atmosphere.Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson will table the Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Assembly at 10 a.m. The Budget is expected to outline the new government’s fiscal Read More…
Thanjavur: Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has come under criticism after an alleged remark referring to actor Trisha during a public protest over the Cauvery water dispute sparked controversy. Udhayanidhi was addressing a protest meeting in Thanjavur, where he criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the state’s Cauvery water issue. He Read More…
Chennai: DMK president M.K. Stalin on Friday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over alleged irregularities in electricity tariffs, accusing the ruling TVK government of failing to address problems in the power sector. Stalin claimed that consumers have been facing frequent power cuts and inflated electricity bills since the current government assumed office. Referring to the Read More…
Madurai: Senior AIADMK leader R.B. Udhayakumar on Sunday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for granting government jobs to the family members of those who died in the 2025 Karur stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally. Describing the decision as a “betrayal,” Udhayakumar said the move was unfair to lakhs of Read More…