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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on July 10 to meet families affected by the 2025 stampede, hand over government job orders to eligible legal heirs, lay the foundation for a new factory and address a public meeting under tight security.

DMK MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a case over alleged defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. The arrest sparked protests by DMK workers, while party MP Kanimozhi condemned the action as politically motivated.

Chennai Police have arrested three people for allegedly offering TVK MLA Dr. N. Ilayaraja ₹35 crore to vote against a proposed no-confidence motion targeting the Assembly Speaker. The probe is also examining the accused's alleged links to associates of former DMK minister V. Senthil Balaji.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay chaired a two-day conference of district collectors and police officials to review law and order, welfare schemes, public administration and key governance priorities under the 'Vettri Tamizhagam' vision.

TVK will hold a key alliance coordination meeting on July 1 in Chennai under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Leaders from Congress, VCK, CPI, CPM, IUML and MDMK are expected to attend as the ruling coalition discusses legislative coordination, governance priorities and future political strategy.

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed heated exchanges as CM Vijay accused the previous DMK regime of corruption, defended alliance shifts, addressed law and order concerns, and reignited the Tamil Thaai Vazhthu debate, prompting a DMK walkout and political drama.

The Indian Union Muslim League has officially ended its long-standing alliance with the DMK following a resolution passed at its State General Council meeting in Chennai. The party said it will decide its future political alliance ahead of the upcoming local body elections.

Tamil Nadu Assembly's first session under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay began on June 18 with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's address. Key issues included financial devolution, law and order, vacant seats, and opposition protests, setting the stage for crucial political & economic debates.

Raghava Lawrence has announced his entry into politics, sparking speculation that he could contest the upcoming Trichy East by-election. The actor said circumstances led him to take the step, but he has not yet confirmed whether he will join TVK or contest independently.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is in New Delhi for a three-day visit, attending the NITI Aayog meeting and holding talks with top national leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on development priorities and political coordination.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister in uninterrupted tenure, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office on June 10, 2026. Surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record, the milestone marks a historic moment in Indian politics and governance.

CM Vijay's all-women Singappen Sirapu Athiradi Padai launches on June 9, aiming to enhance women's safety through rapid response, technology-driven policing and visible patrols, supported by funds recovered through the government's TASMAC anti-corruption drive.

Raghava Lawrence has sparked political buzz after hinting at a major announcement on June 11 amid rumours that he may contest the Trichy East by-election. The speculation stems from his close ties with TVK chief Vijay and his strong public image as a philanthropist.

The ruling TVK strengthened its ranks on June 6 as several senior AIADMK leaders, including former ministers M.C. Sampath, Kadambur C. Raju, Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan and N. Sivapathi, joined the party.

K Annamalai has resigned from the BJP, citing differences over Tamil Nadu's political direction. Hours later, the former state president announced a new political movement that will contest the next Assembly elections, potentially reshaping the state's political landscape.