News Update : AIADMK crisis deepens: EPS removes rebel leaders backing CM Vijay - TOI NEWS DESK

AIADMK's internal conflict escalated as party chief Palaniswami expelled the rebel leaders. These leaders had backed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay during a crucial trust vote on the assembly floor. The move follows accusations of weakening the party's anti-DMK stance and exploring alliances. This leadership struggle intensifies ahead of future elections. AIADMK's internal conflict escalated as party chief Palaniswami expelled the rebel leaders. These leaders had backed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay during a crucial trust vote on the assembly floor. The move follows accusations of weakening the party's anti-DMK stance and exploring alliances. This leadership struggle intensifies ahead of future elections. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aiadmk-internal-crisis-deepens-eps-removes-rebel-leaders-from-party-posts-for-backing-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-in-floor-test/articleshow/131066957.cms Date: 2026-05-13T13:20:26.000Z

News Update : NEET paper leak: Education minister avoids questions, NTA gives no concrete answers - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ugc-neet-paper-leak-education-minister-avoids-question-nta-gives-no-concrete-answers-opposition-corners-centre/articleshow/131038451.cms Date: 2026-05-12T12:34:00.000Z

News Update : Cracks in AIADMK out in open: Velumani camp moves to sideline EPS in Tamil Nadu assembly - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cracks-in-aiadmk-out-in-open-velumani-camp-moves-to-sideline-eps-in-tamil-nadu-assembly/articleshow/131014651.cms Date: 2026-05-11T13:02:46.000Z

News Update : 'Don’t begin by claiming govt is broke': Ex-CM Stalin's message to newly elected Vijay - TOI NEWS DESK

Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay claimed the previous government left a Rs 10 lakh crore debt and an empty treasury. However, former CM M.K. Stalin refuted this, stating the state's debt is within limits and urging Vijay not to start his tenure with such claims. Vijay vowed transparency and prioritizing public welfare. Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay claimed the previous government left a Rs 10 lakh crore debt and an empty treasury. However, former CM M.K. Stalin refuted this, stating the state's debt is within limits and urging Vijay not to start his tenure with such claims. Vijay vowed transparency and prioritizing public welfare. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/moneys-all-there-stalin-reacts-to-vijays-first-speech-says-tamil-nadu-debt-well-within-permissible-limits/articleshow/130988964.cms Date: 2026-05-10T07:54:42.000Z

News Update : From 107 to 120: Inside the chaos that kept TVK's Vijay away from CM chair for 5 days - TOI NEWS DESK

For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118. For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/from-107-to-120-inside-political-see-saw-that-kept-vijay-away-from-tamil-nadu-cm-chair-for-5-days/articleshow/130976449.cms Date: 2026-05-09T13:27:58.000Z