Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Ever since Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office, his strict adherence to punctuality has begun reshaping the work culture at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, with several government departments introducing tighter attendance norms and reinforcing office discipline among employees.According to officials, Vijay has been maintaining a consistent work schedule since taking charge, arriving at the Secretariat between 9.45 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays and generally remaining…
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Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Senior DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Finance Minister P. Thiaga Rajan (PTR) has announced that he will temporarily step back from active politics following the party’s defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, saying he intends to take a “short break” after spending a decade in elected office.In a detailed statement reflecting on the election outcome and the evolving political environment in Tamil Nadu, PTR said he was looking forward to spending a few wee…
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan on Monday claimed that the ongoing rift within the AIADMK is rooted in Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s fear that his leadership position could weaken if senior leaders from the party’s past are brought back into the fold. The remarks came as the internal crisis within the AIADMK intensified further, with factional tensions spreading across several district units in Tamil Nadu and leading to police intervention in multiple locations.The growi…
Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday dismissed social media speculation linking him to political manoeuvring following Chief Minister Vijay’s electoral victory in Tamil Nadu, saying there was no truth in claims that he was unhappy about Vijay becoming the Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai, Rajinikanth sought to put an end to rumours surrounding his relationship with Vijay and his recent interactions with political leaders.He made it…
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) In a move aimed at understanding the reasons behind the DMK’s disappointing performance in the recent Assembly election, party President M.K. Stalin on Saturday directed a 36-member review committee to carry out an honest and unbiased assessment across all 234 Assembly constituencies and submit a detailed ground report.Addressing a consultative meeting with members of the panel, Stalin made it clear that the exercise should focus on gathering the real sentiments of party…
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) In the backdrop of the DMK’s defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the party’s district secretaries are set to meet on Thursday at the Anna Arivalayam headquarters in Chennai to review the electoral setback and discuss the party’s future political and organisational strategy.The crucial meeting will be chaired by DMK President and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Kalaignar Arangam hall inside the party headquarters.The meeting has been convened by…
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin expressed gratitude to all alliance partners, party workers and leaders of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), asserting that the coalition would continue its ideological and political journey despite failing to secure power in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a detailed statement, Stalin said the alliance remained committed to protecting Tamil Nadu’s rights and welfare and would continue to stand united a…
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) DMK President and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday accused the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of engaging in “dirty politics” by attempting to lure AIADMK legislators, even as he defended the DMK’s decision to boycott the trust vote in the Assembly.In a strongly worded statement, Stalin said the DMK MLAs had deliberately walked out of the Assembly to ensure that the formation and continuation of the TVK government was not obstructed. He sa…
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) In the wake of the DMK’s defeat in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, party General Secretary Duraimurugan on Tuesday announced that a crucial meeting of District Secretaries would be held on May 14 at the party headquarters here under the chairmanship of DMK President M.K. Stalin.The meeting, scheduled to be held at 10.30 a.m. at the ‘Kalaignar Arangam’ hall inside Anna Arivalayam, is expected to review the party’s electoral setback, organisational …
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday welcomed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s decision to meet senior political leaders across party lines, describing it as the beginning of a “new political culture” in the state.In a statement, CPI state Secretary R. Mutharasan Veerapandian praised Vijay for personally meeting veteran leaders soon after assuming office as Chief Minister and said the move reflected an effort to restore Tamil Nadu’s tradition of poli…