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Vijay launched three major schemes after assuming office, including free electricity support, a women’s safety force called ‘Singa Pen’, and anti-narcotic task forces across Tamil Nadu. The measures were introduced as part of TVK’s key election promises

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leadership held a key meeting in Chennai amid reports of internal revolt after its poor election performance. Speculation intensified over several MLAs possibly backing Vijay and the future of Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership

TVK president and actor C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance. Backed by alliance partners securing 120 MLAs, Vijay now faces a crucial Assembly confidence vote before May 13 amid heightened political attention

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with nine ministers. His government must elect a Speaker and win a trust vote by May 13. With a slim majority, every MLA’s presence tested

NCRB 2024 data shows Delhi recorded the highest metro murders linked to love affairs and illicit relationships among major Indian cities. Disputes, vendetta, and financial motives dominated killings nationwide, with a slight overall decline in murder cases

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections saw newlywed couples voting in wedding attire, symbolising civic participation. Polling across 234 constituencies recorded steady turnout as voters chose between major alliances including DMK and AIADMK, alongside emerging parties in a closely contested electoral battle

Chennai saw high-profile participation as Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajinikanth and other film stars voted in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Celebrities joined citizens across 234 constituencies, reflecting strong turnout in a tightly contested poll with thousands of candidates

Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned in Chennai urging voters to defeat the “slave alliance” and support the DMK-led SPA in the April 23 elections, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party caused a financial crisis in the state

After battling cancer for six years and resigning from three jobs, 38-year-old Sanjay Dahariya from Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district secured the 946th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, proving resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.

DMK and Congress began formal seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress seeking more than 25 seats, a Rajya Sabha berth, and a share in power

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar hailed Tamil Nadu’s electoral roll revision as a national model and said the state’s upcoming Assembly polls could surpass Bihar in efficiency, with a decision on single-phase voting pending

Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose music for Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming multilingual film, produced by Kannan Ravi Group. The project is planned as a grand entertainer releasing in five languages across India

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam joined the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Chennai, in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four boats near Katchatheevu for allegedly crossing the IMBL. The incident has heightened tensions in the Palk Strait, prompting appeals for diplomatic intervention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu twice in March to boost NDA’s campaign ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Madurai and Vellore and alliances finalised with key regional parties.

Three men were arrested in Chennai for the brutal murder of Gaurav Kumar, his wife, and two-year-old son following an attempted sexual assault. Bodies were recovered from multiple locations, sparking political outrage over Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation

Madras High Court set aside a single judge’s order directing CBFC to certify actor Vijay’s film *Jana Nayagan*, citing lack of opportunity for CBFC to respond. The decision revives uncertainty over the film’s release, reportedly Vijay’s last before entering politics

Teen racers Ishaan Madesh and Sai Shiva Sankaran clinched the Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 titles at the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 in Chennai. Other winners included Biren Pithawalla, Joel Joseph, Aman Nagdev and Tarushi Vikram across categories

TN Chief Minister MK Stalin announced DMK’s plan to push for a constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory Governor’s Address after Governor R N Ravi refused to read the government-prepared speech, marking the fourth walkout since 2021 

The Railway Protection Force of Secunderabad Division has intensified security measures during the festive season, deploying additional personnel at major stations and on crowded trains. Surveillance, crowd management and women safety measures have been strengthened to ensure safe travel