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C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor R V Arlekar on Sunday morning. Several of his party colleagues also took the oath as ministers. The event, which began with 'Vande Mataram' instead of 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu', saw the presence of Rahul Gandhi and other notable figures.

TVK leader Vijay is set to take charge of Home and Public Administration portfolios. Key party members are slated for significant roles, including Public Works, Municipal Administration, and Prohibition Enforcement. Other trusted aides are expected to handle Electricity and Commercial Taxes. Congress is likely to secure two ministerial positions, with a junior minister post also considered.

C Joseph Vijay has become the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He took the oath of office along with his cabinet members. This marks the formal assumption of power by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The party achieved a significant electoral victory on May 4. This win ended the long-standing dominance of traditional Dravidian parties.

C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a significant political shift. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay and assured continued central government support for the state's welfare. Vijay's party, TVK, secured victory in the 2026 elections, ending the dominance of Dravidian parties.

Newcomer TVK faces significant challenges in its debut election, struggling to match the campaign intensity of established parties like DMK and AIADMK. Lack of grassroots networks, electoral inexperience, and funding issues are hindering candidates, forcing a reliance on social media outreach as organizational structures evolve.

AIADMK general secretary and chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday sacked six of her party cadres citing alleged misconduct and for having brought disrepute to the party.

AIADMK general secretary and chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday sacked six of her party cadres citing alleged misconduct and for having brought disrepute to the party.

With just months to go for assembly polls, chief minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced new office-bearers for the party's information technology wing. R Balu of Dharmapuri is the new president of the wing.

Fancied players including Alok Kumar of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board and Rafath Habib of Railways entered the pre-quarterfinals of the 1st National Masters Snooker championship on Friday.