C. Joseph Vijay

R. Veeramani POCSO investigation expands to eight cases

17 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Granite businessman Veeramani faces eighth POCSO case

The investigation into R. Veeramani, the 84-year-old founder of Gem Granites, has expanded significantly, with authorities now registering eight cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Th

Tamil Nadu para athletes at Asian Para Games

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu para athletes win 15 medals at Asian Para Games

Tamil Nadu para athletes representing India achieved significant success at the fifth Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Initially, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced cash incentives of Rs 30 lakh each for

TVK forms SSJV Alliance and joins INDIA coalition

18 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Madurai: Potential shift of 15 AIADMK councillors to TVK

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has expanded its political footprint by formalizing the ‘Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance’ (SSJV Alliance) and officially joining the nati

DMK and opposition criticize TVK government in Tamil Nadu

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu opposition leaders attack TVK government over law and order

DMK leader M. K. Stalin has launched a series of criticisms against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) administration in Tamil Nadu, focusing on economic mismanagement and public safety. Initially, Stalin targeted the g

Tamil Nadu monsoon flooding and cyclone Arnab threat

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Cyclone Arnab expected to form in Bay of Bengal by October 26

Heavy monsoon rains driven by an active northeast monsoon have caused significant flooding and waterlogging across Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai and several southern districts. Areas such as Sankarankoil have repor

Death of Tamil music composer Deva

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Tamil music composer Deva passes away

Veteran South Indian music composer Deva, known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, passed away at age 75 following a sudden cardiac arrest in Chennai on October 17, 2026. His career spanned nearly four decades, during which he comp

C. Joseph Vijay administration in Tamil Nadu

16 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges focus on education and industry

C. Joseph Vijay, founder of the TVK party, serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, leading a coalition including the Congress, VCK, IUML, and Left parties. His administration aims for a USD 1.5 trillion state economy

AIADMK leadership crisis and defection disputes

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: AIADMK removes over 100 officials loyal to C.V. Shanmugham

Following third-place finishes in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly by-elections, the AIADMK is facing an intensified leadership crisis. Senior leaders, including former ministers S. P. Velumani and C. Ve. Shanmug

TVK wins Dharapuram and Madurantakam by-elections

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam defends by-election wins in Madurantakam and Dharapuram

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured victories in both the Dharapuram and Madurantakam Assembly by-elections in Tamil Nadu. In Dharapuram, P. Sathyabama, who transitioned from the AIADMK to the TVK, defeated the DM

Tamil Nadu water disputes and infrastructure negotiations

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Vijay meets Naidu to discuss Chennai water supply and river-linking

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has engaged in high-level diplomatic efforts to secure infrastructure funding and resolve critical interstate water-sharing disputes. On October 11, during an event at IIT Madr

Tamil Nadu by-elections: TVK wins both seats

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu by-elections show AIADMK decline and DMK resilience

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has secured victories in both the Madurantakam and Dharapuram assembly by-elections in Tamil Nadu. In Madurantakam, TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel won with 72,139 votes, defeating t

Cauvery water dispute escalates to Supreme Court

18 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Thanjavur farmers protest as water shortage destroys samba paddy crops

On September 1, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially opened the sluice gates of the Mettur Dam to support the 2026-27 Samba cultivation season. However, insufficient rainfall and declining reservoir

PM Modi inaugurates Chennai infrastructure projects

3 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 13,000 crore

On October 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects valued at over Rs 13,000 crore. These initiatives cover the transport, highway, railway, port,

Rahul Gandhi critique of Indian education system

10 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Rahul Gandhi visits Chennai for student outreach and meets CM Vijay

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, continues to criticize the Indian national education system, asserting that it is failing the current generation due to paper leaks, high fees, and decaying infras

Tamil Nadu Vetri Payanam free bus scheme

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu bus scheme benefits 5.9 crore passengers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the expanded ‘Vetri Payanam’ scheme on October 2, 2026. The initiative provides free bus travel for women and transgender persons, expanding the previous scope to includ

Tamil Nadu election integrity and legal disputes

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu bypolls: TVK and AIADMK lead in counting; High Court reserves orders on Vijay's election plea

Following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, legal and political disputes have emerged regarding election integrity and candidate disclosures. Initial challenges focused on allegations of voter name deletions. Senior Co

Tamil Nadu political opposition to TVK government

6 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: CM Vijay to hold 40-km roadshow in Dharapuram for bye-elections

Political tensions in Tamil Nadu have intensified ahead of the Madurantakam and Dharapuram assembly by-elections scheduled for October 6. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has off

Tamil Nadu rewards for Asian Games medalists

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu to award Rs 6.9 crore to 12 Asian Games medalists

Following the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the Tamil Nadu government has initiated a series of financial rewards for athletes from the state. Initial announcements focused on specific achievements, including