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Southern Mail Newspaper
Former AIADMK minister Vellamandi N Natarajan with N Anand
The rebellion has fizzled out but that has not stemmed the exodus of AIADMK leaders to the TVK, with several functionaries, including those who occupied key positions earlier, joining the ruling party on Thursday.
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May 30, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Karnataka government formation: Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka CM
Mr. Siddaramaiah will be meeting with the Congress top brass today to discuss the formation of the next government and the next president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
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May 30, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Kerala Assembly session: Governor delivers policy address, proposes White Paper on State's finances
The policy address chiefly focussed on welfare and development measures, including a new water policy with water credits, menstrual leave for school students, strengthening Responsible Tourism and seeking support for its proposals in the Assembly and among the public.
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May 30, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Palaniswami slams Tamil Nadu government over 'unannounced power cuts', demands immediate action
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday hit out at the TVK government over \"unannounced power cuts,\" across Tamil Nadu and demanded immediate action on a war footing to resolve the crisis.
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May 25, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Nursing student dies during surgery at Tiruchi government hospital; colleagues stage protest
A high-level inquiry committee, comprising doctors of the Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), has been constituted to inquire into the incident
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May 25, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Falta repoll results: BJP takes commanding lead after eight rounds of counting
Although officially six candidates are in the fray for the seat, Trinamool Congress nominee Jahangir Khan, a couple of days before the repoll
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May 25, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Will TVK government take 'firm stand' on Mekedatu project, asks Palaniswami
The AIADMK leader, in a post on social media, said he raised the question because the TVK regime has the support of the Congress, which is the ruling party in Karnataka.
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May 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Severe heatwave conditions likely to prevail over parts of India: IMD
Heatwave and warm night conditions are expected in Northwest India, Central and East India, and parts of Peninsular India the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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May 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Marco Rubio in India: After a short visit to Kolkata, U.S. Secretary of State leaves to New Delhi
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi.
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May 24, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Velumani explained that his group's support for TVK stemmed solely from an anti-DMK political stance
Former AIADMK minister SP Velumani has rejected allegations that his faction has backed the ruling TVK government in exchange for ministerial positions.
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May 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Historic shift: Vijay's Cabinet marks Tamil Nadu's best Scheduled Caste representation till date
This is the first time that seven people from the SC community have been included simultaneously in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet.
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May 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Arjuna stated that legal experts were being consulted on whether the issue could be challenged in court
Minister for Public works and sports Development Aadhav Arjuna on Friday (May 22) said the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government remains firmly committed to State autonomy, the two-language policy and secularism, while promising transparent and corruption-free governance.
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May 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
MK Stalin congratulates new ministers, urges DMK cadre to avoid harsh remarks
Amid a digital spat between the DMK and VCK after the latter switched its alliance from the former, triggering criticism among party cadre, DMK president MK Stalin on Friday urged his cadre not to use harsh or hurtful words against any one during the present situation.
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May 23, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
T.N. Cabinet expansion: 23 Ministers take oath; Congress joins Vijay-led Cabinet
TVK top leader and Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna on Wednesday, May 20, urged the Congress, VCK and IUML to join the government and said it was the wish of Chief Minister Vijay.
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May 22, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
AIADMK vote bank has declined, EPS acting like a dictator C Ve Shanmugam
AIADMK senior leader C Ve Shanmugam on Monday levelled a series of allegations against Edappadi K Palaniswami after holding consultations with his supporters.
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May 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Trainee IAS officers of Tamil Nadu cadre call on CM Vijay
Trainee officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) who cleared the Union Public Service Commission's Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 2025 and have been allocated Tamil Nadu cadre called on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat in Chennai
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May 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
DMK will rise like a phoenix, says Stalin
Mr. Stalin, while congratulating the new government, urged it to continue the welfare schemes implemented by his government
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May 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Modi in Norway: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Finland PM Petteri Orpo
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen once again called for an investment agreement between India and the European Union (EU) as India-EU free trade agreement will be discussed again in the summit
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May 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Kerala swearing-in ceremony: Congress leader Satheesan takes oath as Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers follow
The ceremony is attended by top Congress leaders and Chief Ministers, as well as the outgoing Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
5 min |
May 19, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Several key departments without ministers as TN awaits cabinet expansion
Several major departments in the newly formed Tamil Nadu government are yet to be assigned ministers, adding to expectations of an imminent cabinet expansion as the Vijay-led administration settles into office.
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May 18, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Rajinikanth breaks silence on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's victory, denies rumours
Addressing reporters at his residence here, Rajinikanth said he felt compelled to respond as remaining silent would make the allegations appear true. He said Stalin had been his friend for nearly 40 years and that their friendship was beyond politics.
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May 18, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
CM Vijay retains Police, MAWS; Aadhav gets PWD, Highways; Sengottaiyan for Finance
Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan was entrusted with the Finance portfolio along with pensions and pension allowances, placing him at the centre of the government's economic decision-making.
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May 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
PM Modi arrives in Netherlands on second leg of five-nation tour
Mr. Modi said he would hold talks with Prime Minister Jetten and call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
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May 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
'Surgeries, finances, familial pressure': NEET retest has aspirants fighting on many fronts
The retest date clashes with the UPSSSC Pharmacist (Bheshajik) Mains exam, scheduled under Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025, some aspirants pointed out.
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May 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Petrol and diesel prices hike: ‘Take votes first, then raise prices’: Congress attacks Modi
Amid pressure on fuel supplies, oil-marketing companies hiked petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 across all variants
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May 16, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
CBSE Class 12 results: Tamil Nadu registers 95.25% pass; girls outperform boys
Tamil Nadu registered a 95.25% pass percentage among students who appeared for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams.
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May 15, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
U.S.-China summit: Taiwan issue could lead to ‘conflict’, Xi warns Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into ‘‘conflict’’ if mishandled.
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May 15, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Kerala CM announcement: AICC likely to announce the name today; Congress to hold CLP meeting at KPCC HQ
This decision to announce the chief ministerial pick on May 14 came after an almost 40-minute meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the latter's residence
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May 15, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Telangana govt. advises people to take adequate precautions in view of scorching heat
Revenue Minister asks district collectors to take necessary measures to avoid loss of life or property
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May 15, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
How the anti-defection law is going to operate in the AIADMK case?
There are two grounds for disqualification in the event of defection — when a member voluntarily gives up membership of his or her political party and when a member votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his or her political party.
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