Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: 23 MLAs inducted into Vijay government — who gets what As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio. #Tamil_Nadu #previously_held #Nadu_cabinet #Poverty_Alleviation #Vijay_government #Vijay_retained #Women_Welfare #MLAs_inducted #cabinet_expansion #Welfare_department
'Don't do BJP politics': DMK fumes as Vande Mataram played first at Vijay govt's oath event again A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the recitation order of national and state songs during a swearing-in ceremony. The DMK criticized the Vijay government for prioritizing 'Vande Mataram' over the Tamil invocation song, accusing them of disrespecting Tamil culture and adopting BJP's politics. #Tamil_Nadu #Vande_Mataram #controversy_erupted #swearing-in_ceremony #BJP_politics #Mataram_played #govt_oath #oath_event #recitation_order #DMK_fumes
'Historic occasion': Tamil Nadu to get Congress ministers after 59 years as two party MLAs to take oath on Thursday #Tamil_Nadu #Historic #Historic_occasion #Congress_ministers #party_MLAs
'Wants to function like family': TVK's unity pitch amid alliance strain over AIADMK rebels Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay desires a unified cabinet, including supporting parties, amidst alliance strains. Cracks appeared as CPM threatened to withdraw support if rebel AIADMK MLAs are inducted, citing a mandate for clean governance. The TVK government, formed with outside support, faces a crucial decision on cabinet expansion. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Minister_Vijay #Vijay_desires #amidst_alliance #including_supporting #supporting_parties #rebels_Tamil #alliance_strain
Lijo, the fisherman’s son at the heart of Bengaluru United’s promotion to Indian Football LeagueBehind FC Bengaluru United’s promotion run was Lijo, a Tamil Nadu forward shaped by sacrifice, persistence and years across Indian football. Behind FC Bengaluru United’s promotion run was Lijo, a Tamil Nadu forward shaped by sacrifice, persistence and years across Indian football. #Indian #Bengaluru #Tamil_Nadu #Indian_Football #United #Bengaluru_United #Nadu_forward #forward_shaped #promotion_run #Lijo
Kavery Nambisan On Memory, Imagination, And Writing From Intimacy Kavery Nambisan is a surgeon and a novelist from Karnataka. She has won the Tata Excellence Award for her work in tea plantations in Tamil Nadu. She has written articles and essays on medical and literary issues. Her novels include ‘The Scent of Pepper’, ‘The Story That Must Not Be Told’ and ‘A Town Like Ours’. Her two non-fiction books are ‘A Luxury Called Health’ and ‘Cherry Red, Cherry Black’. Today she discusses her latest novel, ‘Rising Sons’. #Tamil_Nadu #Karnataka #Memory #Kavery_Nambisan #Intimacy_Kavery #Nambisan #Kavery #Tata_Excellence #Excellence_Award #Imagination
How Vijay’s astrologer row put spotlight on politicians’ ‘star’ connection Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Joseph_Vijay #Special_Duty #connection_Tamil #Vijay_appointed #star’_connection #row_put #put_spotlight
CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging continued support for their rights. Observed annually on May 18, the day marks the bloody conclusion of the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009, a period that saw immense civilian suffering and wartime atrocities. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Joseph_Vijay #Mullivaikkal_Remembrance #Tamil_diaspora #global_Tamil #Remembrance_Day #Day_Tamil #Vijay_expresses
DMK's Stalin takes jibe at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: 'Became CM by influencing children through Instagram' #Tamil_Nadu #Vijay #DMK #DMK_Stalin #influencing_children
Evening news wrap: Rahul Gandhi calls to ‘sack’ Dharmendra Pradhan, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's cabinet get portfolios & more #Tamil_Nadu #Rahul_Gandhi #Gandhi_calls #Dharmendra_Pradhan #sack’_Dharmendra
Tamil Nadu cabinet: 10 ministers allotted portfolios, CM Vijay keeps home, police & public administration The Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan has announced portfolio allocations for the new cabinet. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will lead the government. He has retained key departments. Other ministers have been assigned portfolios including finance, health, and education. This marks a significant administrative development for the new government. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Lok #Lok_Bhavan #Joseph_Vijay #Nadu_cabinet #Nadu_Lok #public_administration #cabinet
Did foreigners vote in Tamil Nadu polls? ECI orders probe after 10 detained at Chennai and Madurai airports #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_polls #foreigners_vote
‘Will erode goodwill’: Congress warns Vijay against inducting rebel AIADMK MLAs into Tamil Nadu govt Congress has cautioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay against incorporating rebel AIADMK members into his government. Karti Chidambaram stressed that the public mandate was for a government independent of both AIADMK and DMK. Inducting the splinter group, he warned, would significantly damage Vijay's goodwill and credibility, urging him to remain true to the electoral mandate. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Nadu_govt #Minister_Vijay #rebel_AIADMK #cautioned_Tamil #Congress_warns #govt_Congress #erode_goodwill’
'Fuel price hike after 5 state polls': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's 1st attack on Centre; demands rollback #Tamil_Nadu #state_polls #Fuel #demands_rollback #Fuel_price
'Structural flaws exposed': Vijay calls for NEET to be abolished after paper leak Tamil Nadu CM renews calls to scrap NEET after exam cancellation due to alleged paper leak, citing disadvantages for rural and disadvantaged students. The CBI has arrested five individuals, with investigations pointing to a leak originating in Nashik and spreading through coaching networks. Protests intensify nationwide demanding accountability. #Tamil_Nadu #paper_leak #Structural_flaws #Vijay_calls #scrap_NEET #flaws_exposed #citing_disadvantages #disadvantaged_students #leak_Tamil #alleged_paper
AIADMK internal crisis deepens: EPS removes rebel leaders from party posts for backing Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in floor test AIADMK's internal conflict escalates as party chief Palaniswami expels rebel leaders. These leaders had backed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay during a crucial trust vote. The move follows accusations of weakening the party's anti-DMK stance and exploring alliances. This leadership struggle intensifies ahead of future elections. #Tamil_Nadu #AIADMK #crisis_deepens #chief_Palaniswami #AIADMK_internal #EPS_removes #test_AIADMK #Palaniswami_expels #backing_Tamil #rebel_leaders
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay revokes astrologer's appointment as OSD after allies raise objections Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has revoked the appointment of his astrologer, Radhan Pandit, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) following opposition criticism. The decision came a day after the appointment, which had drawn objections that personal beliefs should not influence governance. Pandit, a close aide and party spokesperson, was to assist in political coordination and advisory functions. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Minister_Vijay #Special_Duty #Radhan_Pandit #Vijay_revokes #opposition_criticism #objections_Tamil
Vijay clears floor test with 144 MLAs backing TVK: How the high-stakes assembly showdown unfolded Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) successfully passed a crucial floor test, securing the support of several parties including a rebel AIADMK faction. This marks the first coalition government led by a new entrant, breaking the decades-long Dravidian political dominance. Vijay's victory solidifies his position as the state's first non-DMK, non-AIADMK chief minister since 1967. #Tamil_Nadu #Vettri_Kazhagam #Tamilaga_Vettri #successfully_passed #floor_test #AIADMK_faction #backing_TVK #unfolded_Tamil #rebel_AIADMK #MLAs_backing
Why Vijay's floor test in Tamil Nadu is really a survival test for AIADMK Tamil Nadu's trust vote for CM-designate Vijay is overshadowed by a potential AIADMK rupture. Senior rebels are questioning party chief Palaniswami's leadership, accusing him of seeking an understanding with the rival DMK. This internal strife could signal the AIADMK's terminal decline as its MLAs consider shifting loyalty. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Vijay #trust_vote #Nadu_trust #Vijay_floor #CM-designate_Vijay #AIADMK_Tamil #AIADMK_rupture
AIADMK vs AIADMK: How support to Vijay's TVK has 'split' Amma's party again Tamil Nadu faces an AIADMK internal conflict as Vijay's new government prepares for a floor test. A faction led by CV Shanmugam pledged support to Vijay, defying party directives. Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs of action, while OS Manian asserted 47 MLAs back Edappadi K Palaniswami. This rift highlights deep divisions within the AIADMK following recent poll performance. #Tamil_Nadu #Vijay #Vijay_TVK #floor_test #Nadu_faces #Amma_party #internal_conflict #government_prepares #Amma #AIADMK_internal
