The DMK dismissed the suggestion, accusing the Congress of betraying the alliance after the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
The bypolls, expected to be announced soon, have been necessitated by the resignation of six AIADMK MLAs after they switched to the ruling TVK
The Tamil Nadu government has suspended the headmistress of a Panchayat Union Middle School in Karur after she allegedly live-streamed Chief Minister Vijay's Karur event for students during class hours.
The Tamil Nadu government handed over jobs to 31 beneficiaries across Karur, Erode, Dindigul, Tiruppur and Salem districts in departments including Education, Revenue, Rural Development and Police.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay criticises local police and opposition DMK over the 2025 Karur stampede that killed 41, calling it a painful moment in his life.
The High Court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking to restrain Vijay and the TVK from offering jobs to victims' families and directing the CBI to examine whether such appointments could affect the fairness of the probe.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is all set to visit Karur on July 10, fulfilling a promise after the stampede that killed 41 people at a TVK rally.
A PIL filed in Madras High Court seeks to stop Tamil Nadu govt from offering jobs to families of 41 victims of the Karur TVK rally stampede.
According to CREDAI, the disruption has delayed project execution and completion timelines, exposing developers to possible violations of commitments.
During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with doctors, reviewed hospital facilities and spoke to mothers admitted to the hospital.
The move came just hours after the Supreme Court questioned the party's plea seeking curbs on Vijay's speeches and public engagements in connection with the September 2025 Karur stampede case, prompting the DMK to withdraw its petition.
The move is aimed at removing what the government says has become an entrenched system of illegal collections while improving employee welfare.
The visit comes after the Supreme Court declined to entertain the DMK's appeal seeking restrictions on his speeches and public engagements in connection with the tragedy.
Tamil Nadu government rejects allegations of cash-for-jobs in public prosecutor appointments.
A 24-year-old man is arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Tamil Nadu's Tirupathur district.
Launched amid growing concerns over crimes against women, the Pink Auto initiative seeks to improve women's safety while simultaneously transforming the lives of women through financial independence.
In his letter, Vijay sought retention of the existing provision under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).
The TVK government seeks to translate its electoral promise of expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities into administrative reforms
The arrest follows a speech where Radhakrishnan allegedly made derogatory remarks about CM Vijay, leading to an FIR under sections for intentional insult and enmity.
The case stems from a complaint by TVK MLA Dr N Ilayaraja, who alleged that pollster Thirunavukkarasu contacted him claiming to be acting on behalf of functionaries of a major political party.
A Division Bench held that while educational certificates generally cannot be withheld over fee disputes, this case stood on a completely different footing because the fee paid had been seized by the National Investigation Agency as alleged proceeds of crime.
Chief Minister Vijay hosted leaders and legislators of parties supporting his minority government at a tea meeting in a star hotel on the outskirts of Chennai.
The Madras High Court on May 27 imposed a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu.
The chief minister's principal demand is that the Centre continue 100 per cent funding for wage and administrative components.
1. Support the most vulnerable families with Food Items/Unconditional Cash Transfer to ensure their survival during the days of maintaining ‘Physical Distance'.
2. Distribution of the ‘Safety Kit for Service Providers’ with Protective Gears/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the frontline health workers and caregivers to protect them from infection. (N- 95 Masks, Hand Sanitisers, Gloves, Medical Aprons, Disposable Goggles, Handwashing Liquid).
3. Distribution of ‘Safety Kit for Community’ among the community members to help them protect from spread of the infection and installation of ‘Portable Hand Wash Stations’ at important places like Hospital, Panchayat, Health Centres, and at important places at community level also. (Hand Washing soaps, Liquid soaps, N- 95 Mask).
4. Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable communities by creating awareness and sharing verified information about adopting prescribed protection measures through awareness vans, local media and digital messages.
5. Engage with the government and raise the issue of providing immediate economic assistance to the informal sector workforce and strengthening the public healthcare system by allocating more funds to it.

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