DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (August 1, 2026) questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over whether he intended to call an all-party meeting to address the Cauvery water dispute. Pointing to ongoing developments in Karnataka over the dispute, MK Stalin noted that the neighbouring State had demonstrated political unity on the matter. “The Karnataka Chief Minister initially invited Vijay for talks but has now asked him not to visit and instead convened an all-party meeting on August 2. This shows that all political parties in Karnataka are united on the Cauvery issue,” he said in a post on X. Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state. “A legal battle is the only way to deal with a State that has consistently denied Tamil Nadu its rightful share of Cauvery water. Karnataka treats Tamil Nadu as a destination only for surplus water. But Vijay appears to have believed that he could secure water by holding talks,” he added. MK Stalin stated that Karnataka had requested Vijay not to visit after the Cauvery Water Management Authority directed the State to release water to Tamil Nadu. “We anticipated these developments and therefore urged the Chief Minister to convene an all-party meeting. Will he do so now?” Stalin asked.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/only-in-reel-or-cjp-s-abhijeet-dipke-reacts-to-pm-modi-s-video-pardoning-protesters-who-abused-him-1785581371079">'Only in reel or...': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke reacts to PM Modi's video pardoning protesters who 'abused' him</a><h3>DK Shivakumar postpones meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay</h3>On Thursday, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced to postpone his meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, stating that the atmosphere was not conducive after the recent developments in the Cauvery water dispute. The decision followed a day after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) backed the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive, instructing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the Karnataka government would first seek input from legal experts and consult opposition parties before finalising its next move. "We have been requesting the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu that we should meet at a cordial time. Let these court issues be over. We have to respect the law of this country. We will have a meeting in a more cordial atmosphere," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state.

DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (August 1, 2026) questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over whether he intended to call an all-party meeting to address the Cauvery water dispute. Pointing to ongoing developments in Karnataka over the dispute, MK Stalin noted that the neighbouring State had demonstrated political unity on the matter. “The Karnataka Chief Minister initially invited Vijay for talks but has now asked him not to visit and instead convened an all-party meeting on August 2. This shows that all political parties in Karnataka are united on the Cauvery issue,” he said in a post on X. Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state. “A legal battle is the only way to deal with a State that has consistently denied Tamil Nadu its rightful share of Cauvery water. Karnataka treats Tamil Nadu as a destination only for surplus water. But Vijay appears to have believed that he could secure water by holding talks,” he added. MK Stalin stated that Karnataka had requested Vijay not to visit after the Cauvery Water Management Authority directed the State to release water to Tamil Nadu. “We anticipated these developments and therefore urged the Chief Minister to convene an all-party meeting. Will he do so now?” Stalin asked. Also read: 'Only in reel or...': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke reacts to PM Modi's video pardoning protesters who 'abused' him DK Shivakumar postpones meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay On Thursday, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced to postpone his meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, stating that the atmosphere was not conducive after the recent developments in the Cauvery water dispute. The decision followed a day after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) backed the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive, instructing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the Karnataka government would first seek input from legal experts and consult opposition parties before finalising its next move. "We have been requesting the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu that we should meet at a cordial time. Let these court issues be over. We have to respect the law of this country. We will have a meeting in a more cordial atmosphere," he said.

Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state.

MK Stalin asks Vijay to convene all-party meeting on Cauvery water dispute

"Project Meghalaya" refers to an explosive political conspiracy being investigated by the Chennai Police regarding an alleged plot to topple the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.


Chennai police allege wider plan to destabilise Vijay's govt

The Tamil Nadu Government has now ordered Government offices and websites to display a WhatsApp number, email ID, and phone number for reporting complaints about bribery and corruption. The latest order issued by Dr. M. Sai Kumar, Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu Government, comes after previous Government orders to display such "anti-bribery" boards did not gain traction in the Government offices in the state.&nbsp;Over the last 20 years, the Tamil Nadu Government's Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department has issued five orders to display "anti-bribery" boards at Government offices. However, the Government itself admits that those orders were not scrupulously followed in many of its offices and notice boards were not displayed prominently at publicly visible points.&nbsp;In the order dated 14th&nbsp;July 2026, the Chief Secretary urged all the Departments of Secretariat, all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil in every office, in public places at visible points, and also on websites.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amarnath-yatra-breaks-records-draws-over-3-lakh-devotees-in-12-days-1784105016072">Amarnath Yatra breaks records, draws over 3 lakh devotees in 12 days</a>&nbsp;The order states that the following should be displayed: "Bribe giving and receiving is an offence", The complaints about corruption may be sent to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai - 600 016. Phone: +91-44-2232 1090/2232 1085/2231 0989/2234 2142 Mobile: 94981 80936 (WhatsApp) Fax: 91-44-2232 1005 E-mail: dvac@nic.in&nbsp;&nbsp;The order mentioned that necessary instructions to display the aforementioned "anti-bribery" message and contact details shall be issued to the offices / Boards / Corporations / Local Bodies / Public Sector Undertakings under the administrative control of the various Government departments. Further, all the Departments of Secretariat, Head of Departments, Subordinates, Local bodies, Government Company or undertaking have been requested to post the "anti-bribery" message on their official website, with a link to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption portal.&nbsp;The Chief Secretary's order also stated that the Inspection Wings and the Inspection Cell in the District Collectorate have been instructed to inspect the Government Offices regarding the implementation of the instructions.&nbsp;Right from his first speech as Chief Minister after taking oath, Vijay has made bold public statements against bribery and corruption in Government offices. Addressing a recent political event in Karur district, Vijay said: If someone asks you for a bribe, tell them directly that you won’t give it. I will be with you. Even after that, if someone forces you, tell them, ‘Our son, our brother, our Vijay is the one ruling this state. Tell them very strongly.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

In the order dated 14th July 2026, the Chief Secretary urged all the Departments of Secretariat, all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil in every office, in public places and on websites.

The Tamil Nadu Government has now ordered Government offices and websites to display a WhatsApp number, email ID, and phone number for reporting complaints about bribery and corruption. The latest order issued by Dr. M. Sai Kumar, Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu Government, comes after previous Government orders to display such "anti-bribery" boards did not gain traction in the Government offices in the state. Over the last 20 years, the Tamil Nadu Government's Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department has issued five orders to display "anti-bribery" boards at Government offices. However, the Government itself admits that those orders were not scrupulously followed in many of its offices and notice boards were not displayed prominently at publicly visible points. In the order dated 14th July 2026, the Chief Secretary urged all the Departments of Secretariat, all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil in every office, in public places at visible points, and also on websites. Also read: Amarnath Yatra breaks records, draws over 3 lakh devotees in 12 days The order states that the following should be displayed: "Bribe giving and receiving is an offence", The complaints about corruption may be sent to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai - 600 016. Phone: +91-44-2232 1090/2232 1085/2231 0989/2234 2142 Mobile: 94981 80936 (WhatsApp) Fax: 91-44-2232 1005 E-mail: dvac@nic.in The order mentioned that necessary instructions to display the aforementioned "anti-bribery" message and contact details shall be issued to the offices / Boards / Corporations / Local Bodies / Public Sector Undertakings under the administrative control of the various Government departments. Further, all the Departments of Secretariat, Head of Departments, Subordinates, Local bodies, Government Company or undertaking have been requested to post the "anti-bribery" message on their official website, with a link to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption portal. The Chief Secretary's order also stated that the Inspection Wings and the Inspection Cell in the District Collectorate have been instructed to inspect the Government Offices regarding the implementation of the instructions. Right from his first speech as Chief Minister after taking oath, Vijay has made bold public statements against bribery and corruption in Government offices. Addressing a recent political event in Karur district, Vijay said: If someone asks you for a bribe, tell them directly that you won’t give it. I will be with you. Even after that, if someone forces you, tell them, ‘Our son, our brother, our Vijay is the one ruling this state. Tell them very strongly.

In the order dated 14th&nbsp;July 2026, the Chief Secretary urged all the Departments of Secretariat, all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil in every office, in public places and on websites.

Tamil Nadu govt offices to display contact info to report corruption

In a surprising development, the Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to drop the proposed greenfield airport project, which was set to be established at Parandur near Chennai, citing that the acquired land is unsuitable for runway construction because of the presence of extensive water bodies. He highlighted that the state will instead look for an alternative site to develop Chennai's second airport. Meanwhile, Karnataka is also planning its major second international airport in South Bengaluru to ease congestion at the existing Kempegowda International Airport and to support regional growth. The government is considering locations along the Kanakapura Road belt, targeting the area for a sprawling 9,000-acre mega-project. So, from the ongoing development, we will determine the differences between the project and how the respective government is acting to process the project that will pave the way to support the infrastructure growth, providing air connectivity.<h3>Parandur Airport Project</h3>The greenfield airport project, spreading 4,970 acres, has faced sustained protests since it was announced in 2022. Farmers and environmental groups have opposed the project, citing concerns over large-scale displacement and the loss of ecologically sensitive wetlands. Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure. The development puts Chief Minister Vijay in a delicate position between honouring his promise to villagers opposing the project and addressing the growing need for increased aviation infrastructure in Chennai to sustain economic growth and future investments. The Parandur airport project, advanced by the previous DMK government, had consistently experienced sustained opposition from locals of Ekanapuram and other neighbouring villages over concerns connected to land acquisition, displacement and environmental impact. While campaigning, Vijay had assured villagers that their houses and farmlands would not be taken due to the proposed project.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tvk-led-tamil-nadu-government-pushes-to-make-cm-vijay-university-chancellor-1783583487429">TVK-led Tamil Nadu government pushes to make CM Vijay university chancellor</a><h3>Bengaluru's second airport</h3>In order to ease congestion at the existing Kempegowda International Airport, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said he had directed the concerned officials to identify a site for Bengaluru's second airport in Bengaluru South district that would require minimal displacement of human settlements. He noted that another criterion was to opt for those areas where the land prices are not too high, and the government would not encounter a huge burden on account of compensation. In response, a high-level team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) inspected four sites, including Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road, the Nelamangala-Kunigal Road in April 2025 and Harohalli, which is under construction. The Karnataka government has postponed a final decision on the location of the proposed airport and will wait for a detailed technical feasibility report before sending its proposal to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the site would be chosen after evaluating technical viability, social impact and land acquisition costs. The state has engaged a Singapore-based consultancy to undertake the technical assessment, while KPMG has been tasked with preparing the financial analysis. The proposed airport is expected to require about 3,500 acres of land. Shivakumar also directed officials to keep land acquisition costs in check and minimise displacement of local residents.

Tamil Nadu has scrapped the proposed Parandur airport near Chennai over environmental concerns and unsuitable land, while Karnataka is moving ahead with plans for Bengaluru's second airport after technical studies. Check all the reasons why both developments are different.

In a surprising development, the Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to drop the proposed greenfield airport project, which was set to be established at Parandur near Chennai, citing that the acquired land is unsuitable for runway construction because of the presence of extensive water bodies. He highlighted that the state will instead look for an alternative site to develop Chennai's second airport. Meanwhile, Karnataka is also planning its major second international airport in South Bengaluru to ease congestion at the existing Kempegowda International Airport and to support regional growth. The government is considering locations along the Kanakapura Road belt, targeting the area for a sprawling 9,000-acre mega-project. So, from the ongoing development, we will determine the differences between the project and how the respective government is acting to process the project that will pave the way to support the infrastructure growth, providing air connectivity. Parandur Airport Project The greenfield airport project, spreading 4,970 acres, has faced sustained protests since it was announced in 2022. Farmers and environmental groups have opposed the project, citing concerns over large-scale displacement and the loss of ecologically sensitive wetlands. Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure. The development puts Chief Minister Vijay in a delicate position between honouring his promise to villagers opposing the project and addressing the growing need for increased aviation infrastructure in Chennai to sustain economic growth and future investments. The Parandur airport project, advanced by the previous DMK government, had consistently experienced sustained opposition from locals of Ekanapuram and other neighbouring villages over concerns connected to land acquisition, displacement and environmental impact. While campaigning, Vijay had assured villagers that their houses and farmlands would not be taken due to the proposed project. Also read: TVK-led Tamil Nadu government pushes to make CM Vijay university chancellor Bengaluru's second airport In order to ease congestion at the existing Kempegowda International Airport, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said he had directed the concerned officials to identify a site for Bengaluru's second airport in Bengaluru South district that would require minimal displacement of human settlements. He noted that another criterion was to opt for those areas where the land prices are not too high, and the government would not encounter a huge burden on account of compensation. In response, a high-level team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) inspected four sites, including Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road, the Nelamangala-Kunigal Road in April 2025 and Harohalli, which is under construction. The Karnataka government has postponed a final decision on the location of the proposed airport and will wait for a detailed technical feasibility report before sending its proposal to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the site would be chosen after evaluating technical viability, social impact and land acquisition costs. The state has engaged a Singapore-based consultancy to undertake the technical assessment, while KPMG has been tasked with preparing the financial analysis. The proposed airport is expected to require about 3,500 acres of land. Shivakumar also directed officials to keep land acquisition costs in check and minimise displacement of local residents.

Tamil Nadu has scrapped the proposed Parandur airport near Chennai over environmental concerns and unsuitable land, while Karnataka is moving ahead with plans for Bengaluru's second airport after technical studies. Check all the reasons why both developments are different.

Parandur vs Bengaluru Airport: Why Tamil Nadu drops the project while Karnataka pushes ahead

The Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to drop the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur near Chennai, stating that much of the acquired land is unsuitable for runway construction because of the presence of extensive water bodies. He highlighted that the state will instead look for an alternative site to develop Chennai's second airport. The proposed airport, spread across 4,970 acres, has faced sustained protests since it was announced in 2022. Farmers and environmental groups have opposed the project, citing concerns over large-scale displacement and the loss of ecologically sensitive wetlands. Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure. "Around 800 to 900 acres consisted of water bodies. The land was not suitable for runway construction as it was more like a water body," the minister said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-gurinderjit-singh-nagra-fbi-names-in-alleged-rs-3-3-crore-cross-border-extortion-case-1783573114849">Who is Gurinderjit Singh Nagra? FBI names in alleged Rs 3.3 crore cross-border extortion case</a><h3>Honouring the promise</h3>The development puts Chief Minister Vijay in a delicate position between honouring his promise to villagers opposing the project and addressing the growing need for increased aviation infrastructure in Chennai to sustain economic growth and future investments. The state capital's existing airport is likely to reach saturation by 2035. The Parandur airport project, advanced by the previous DMK government, had consistently experienced sustained opposition from locals of Ekanapuram and other neighbouring villages over concerns connected to land acquisition, displacement and environmental impact. While campaigning, Vijay had assured villagers that their houses and farmlands would not be taken due to the proposed project. In response, Nirmal Kumar stated that the state government will look for an alternative option in and around Chennai for the proposed airport, while emphasising that environmental considerations would take precedence in the decision-making process. The decision has also left residents uncertain about the fate of land already acquired by the state-owned Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) under the previous government. With the Parandur airport project now shelved, concerns remain over how the acquired land will be utilised and whether affected landowners will receive compensation, relief or any form of restoration.&nbsp;

Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure. 

The Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to drop the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur near Chennai, stating that much of the acquired land is unsuitable for runway construction because of the presence of extensive water bodies. He highlighted that the state will instead look for an alternative site to develop Chennai's second airport. The proposed airport, spread across 4,970 acres, has faced sustained protests since it was announced in 2022. Farmers and environmental groups have opposed the project, citing concerns over large-scale displacement and the loss of ecologically sensitive wetlands. Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure. "Around 800 to 900 acres consisted of water bodies. The land was not suitable for runway construction as it was more like a water body," the minister said. Also read: Who is Gurinderjit Singh Nagra? FBI names in alleged Rs 3.3 crore cross-border extortion case Honouring the promise The development puts Chief Minister Vijay in a delicate position between honouring his promise to villagers opposing the project and addressing the growing need for increased aviation infrastructure in Chennai to sustain economic growth and future investments. The state capital's existing airport is likely to reach saturation by 2035. The Parandur airport project, advanced by the previous DMK government, had consistently experienced sustained opposition from locals of Ekanapuram and other neighbouring villages over concerns connected to land acquisition, displacement and environmental impact. While campaigning, Vijay had assured villagers that their houses and farmlands would not be taken due to the proposed project. In response, Nirmal Kumar stated that the state government will look for an alternative option in and around Chennai for the proposed airport, while emphasising that environmental considerations would take precedence in the decision-making process. The decision has also left residents uncertain about the fate of land already acquired by the state-owned Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) under the previous government. With the Parandur airport project now shelved, concerns remain over how the acquired land will be utilised and whether affected landowners will receive compensation, relief or any form of restoration.

Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure.&nbsp;

Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt drops Parandur airport project, eyes alternative site: Here's why

In what is the first Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for Investment inked by the Tamil Nadu Government under Chief Minister Vijay, Indian conglomerate Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) has committed to undertake three projects in the Southern Indian state. In all, the potential investment would be Rs 18,600cr($1.94bn), and it could create jobs for 8,200 people. L&amp;T is among India's largest engineering, construction, and manufacturing giants. The firm's Chairman and Managing Director SN Subramanian met Chief Minister Vijay at the Secretariat on Thursday (4th June).The potential investments are for: a Data Center Expansion project in Kanchipuram district, near Chennai, that would come up at an investment of Rs.15,000cr and offer 500 jobs; a Rs.2,500cr facility to manufacture electronic products and electronic systems in Coimbatore, providing jobs to 2,000 people; and an expansion of L&amp;T's existing shipyard project at Kattupalli, near Chennai, at an investment of Rs.1,100cr and a potential to provide 5,700 jobs.Situated north of Chennai city, the L&amp;T Kattupalli shipbuilding and ship repair facility builds vessels of various classes for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Additionally, the facility also has agreements with the US Navy to repair their ships. Over the last few years, three US Navy ships have undergone repairs here. Auxiliary ships of the UK Royal Navy have also undergone repairs at this facility. The aforementioned foreign Naval vessels had undergone what are known as voyage repairs, which are short-term repairs that last a few weeks. They are a cost-effective way to fix mechanical, electrical, or structural issues, helping vessel operators avoid expensive detours.During their meeting, Chief Minister Vijay thanked and appreciated L&amp;T for their continued investments and strong foothold in Tamil Nadu's industrial sector. He also assured the full support and cooperation of the State Government for the future growth and expansion plans of the firm in the state. Industries Minister Keerthana, Government officials, and L&amp;T officials were present during the MoU Exchange.

Situated north of Chennai city, the L&T Kattupalli shipbuilding and ship repair facility builds vessels of various classes for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.

In what is the first Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for Investment inked by the Tamil Nadu Government under Chief Minister Vijay, Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has committed to undertake three projects in the Southern Indian state. In all, the potential investment would be Rs 18,600cr($1.94bn), and it could create jobs for 8,200 people. L&T is among India's largest engineering, construction, and manufacturing giants. The firm's Chairman and Managing Director SN Subramanian met Chief Minister Vijay at the Secretariat on Thursday (4th June). The potential investments are for: a Data Center Expansion project in Kanchipuram district, near Chennai, that would come up at an investment of Rs.15,000cr and offer 500 jobs; a Rs.2,500cr facility to manufacture electronic products and electronic systems in Coimbatore, providing jobs to 2,000 people; and an expansion of L&T's existing shipyard project at Kattupalli, near Chennai, at an investment of Rs.1,100cr and a potential to provide 5,700 jobs. Situated north of Chennai city, the L&T Kattupalli shipbuilding and ship repair facility builds vessels of various classes for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Additionally, the facility also has agreements with the US Navy to repair their ships. Over the last few years, three US Navy ships have undergone repairs here. Auxiliary ships of the UK Royal Navy have also undergone repairs at this facility. The aforementioned foreign Naval vessels had undergone what are known as voyage repairs, which are short-term repairs that last a few weeks. They are a cost-effective way to fix mechanical, electrical, or structural issues, helping vessel operators avoid expensive detours. During their meeting, Chief Minister Vijay thanked and appreciated L&T for their continued investments and strong foothold in Tamil Nadu's industrial sector. He also assured the full support and cooperation of the State Government for the future growth and expansion plans of the firm in the state. Industries Minister Keerthana, Government officials, and L&T officials were present during the MoU Exchange.

Situated north of Chennai city, the L&amp;T Kattupalli shipbuilding and ship repair facility builds vessels of various classes for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.

Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay Govt's first investment MoU; L&T to invest $1.94bn

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially alluded to the contentious Mekedatu project during his first public speech in Trichy East. He took a hardline stance, asserting that his government will never compromise on secularism, state rights, or river water-sharing.


Vijay Alludes To Mekedatu Project Concerns in First Speech as CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Delhi on his first official visit to the national capital after coming to power earlier this month.

In the 20-minute-long meeting, the chief minister cited a list of matters linked to Tamil Nadu and asked the prime minister to consider them.

Tamil Nadu: Vijay Meets PM Modi in First Official Visit To New Delhi as CM

After securing a decisive victory, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has entrusted N Marie Wilson as the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu. The announcement came as newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay officially executed a major cabinet expansion, from his initial 10-member core team first sworn into office on May 10. The appointment marks a significant rise for the first-time MLA, who joined politics less than a year ago.<h2>Who is N Marie Wilson?&nbsp;</h2>Marie Wilson secured a decisive victory in the RK Nagar Assembly constituency, securing 53.97 per cent of the total votes. He defeated the sitting DMK MLA, J John Ebeneze, with a massive margin of &nbsp;49,668 votes, which was larger than the total votes secured by the runner-up. &nbsp;Born around 1979 in Chennai, he has a BTech, MBA and PhD in Management Science. The faith in his administrative capability is driven by his past experience as the managing director (MD) of Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, Sriperumbudur (Kanchipuram district). He is also the Managing Trustee of the Jeppiaar Remibai Educational Trust and previously served as the founder-director of Jeppiaar Engineering College and Jeppiaar International School. Wilson is a prominent educationist from the influential Jeppiaar family of Tamil Nadu. Earlier, in 1989, Col Dr Jeppiaar, father-in-law of Wilson, contested the 1989 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from T Nagar constituency on the Janaki faction ticket but was unsuccessful. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-early-monsoon-forecast-india-heatwave-alert-1779357122018">IMD predicts early monsoon arrival as severe heatwave scorches North and Central India</a>Wilson was among the batch of people, the IRS officer, KG Arunraj, former judicial officer C Subash, and former MLAs R Rajalakshmi, S David Selvan and Dr A Sridharan, who joined the TVK political movement early on June 9, 2025. He was considered one of Vijay's confidants and hosted the first closed-door indoor meet of TVK at the Jeppiaar Institute campus, following the party's September 2025 Karur stempede event. &nbsp;

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader N Marie Wilson has been appointed Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay after TVK’s election victory. Here’s all about the educationist and first-time MLA.

After securing a decisive victory, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has entrusted N Marie Wilson as the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu. The announcement came as newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay officially executed a major cabinet expansion, from his initial 10-member core team first sworn into office on May 10. The appointment marks a significant rise for the first-time MLA, who joined politics less than a year ago. Who is N Marie Wilson? Marie Wilson secured a decisive victory in the RK Nagar Assembly constituency, securing 53.97 per cent of the total votes. He defeated the sitting DMK MLA, J John Ebeneze, with a massive margin of 49,668 votes, which was larger than the total votes secured by the runner-up. Born around 1979 in Chennai, he has a BTech, MBA and PhD in Management Science. The faith in his administrative capability is driven by his past experience as the managing director (MD) of Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, Sriperumbudur (Kanchipuram district). He is also the Managing Trustee of the Jeppiaar Remibai Educational Trust and previously served as the founder-director of Jeppiaar Engineering College and Jeppiaar International School. Wilson is a prominent educationist from the influential Jeppiaar family of Tamil Nadu. Earlier, in 1989, Col Dr Jeppiaar, father-in-law of Wilson, contested the 1989 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from T Nagar constituency on the Janaki faction ticket but was unsuccessful. Also Read: IMD predicts early monsoon arrival as severe heatwave scorches North and Central India Wilson was among the batch of people, the IRS officer, KG Arunraj, former judicial officer C Subash, and former MLAs R Rajalakshmi, S David Selvan and Dr A Sridharan, who joined the TVK political movement early on June 9, 2025. He was considered one of Vijay's confidants and hosted the first closed-door indoor meet of TVK at the Jeppiaar Institute campus, following the party's September 2025 Karur stempede event.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader N Marie Wilson has been appointed Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay after TVK’s election victory. Here’s all about the educationist and first-time MLA.

Who is N Marie Wilson? TVK leader appointed Tamil Nadu Finance Minister by CM Joseph Vijay

In a dramatic twist to Tamil Nadu’s post-election political crisis, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s (VCK) X account has been suspended for alleged "violation of X rules," just as speculation intensifies over its possible support for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The party's X account, as per reports, was allegedly suspended after it purportedly posted in support of Vijay's TVK forming a coalition government in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.<h2>Pro-TVK post behind the suspension?</h2>While reports suggest that a purported pro-TVK post may be behind the Tamil Nadu part's X account's suspension, VCK is yet to issue a statement confirming or denying this.Notably, VCK has not officially confirmed support for Vijay's TVK party.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-political-crisis-vijay-s-swearing-in-ceremony-delayed-again-all-we-know-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-governor-rajendra-arlekar-1778291078108">Tamil Nadu political crisis: Vijay's swearing-in ceremony delayed again? All we know</a><h2>Will VCK pull back support?</h2>VCK has already announced that it would back TVK. However, reports suggest that Governor Rajendra Arlekar is still awaiting a formal letter of support from VCK before making any announcement on government formation.Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi indicated that the party’s support letter is likely to be submitted on Saturday morning after its MLAs return to Chennai. "TVK has informed us that the support should be in a specific format. We had earlier obtained the signatures of the MLAs in a different format. The MLAs are returning to Chennai tonight," a senior VCK leader told TOI.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-political-crisis-tvk-threatens-mass-resignation-as-governor-blocks-thalapathy-vijay-from-forming-government-1778207098450">Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government</a><h2>To be or not to be: Will Thalapathy Vijay be the new Tamil Nadu CM?</h2>Earlier this week, Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) pulled off what would have seemed impossible just months ago: transforming a first-ever electoral outing into a big-time election sweep with 108 seats. However, despite winning the highest number of seats in the state, the TVK is still racing to cross the 118-seat majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. Support from Congress, CPI and CPI(M) has already strengthened Vijay’s position, while VCK’s two seats could prove symbolically and politically significant.Vijay has already met the Governor and staked a claim to form the government; however, the historic swearing-in ceremony, which was slated to happen on Saturday (May 9), seems to have been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-political-crisis-vijay-s-swearing-in-ceremony-delayed-again-all-we-know-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-governor-rajendra-arlekar-1778291078108">pushed back once again</a>.&nbsp;Earlier, CPI State Secretary Veerapandian described it as the "democratic duty" of the Left parties and the VCK to support "the single largest party, TVK," which fell short of a majority by six seats despite its alliance with the Congress. "TVK is the single-largest party. It needs six MLAs to form the government. We have given six MLAs of CPI, CPI(M) and VCK. We have given our support; it is our democratic duty. This is a people's democracy. We will stand with democracy, we will stand with people," he told ANI.

Tamil Nadu’s power struggle just took another bizarre turn: VCK’s X account has been suspended, allegedly after the party posted in support of Vijay’s TVK. With TVK inches from power, this digital disruption is now feeding the political suspense. Scroll down.

In a dramatic twist to Tamil Nadu’s post-election political crisis, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s (VCK) X account has been suspended for alleged "violation of X rules," just as speculation intensifies over its possible support for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The party's X account, as per reports, was allegedly suspended after it purportedly posted in support of Vijay's TVK forming a coalition government in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Pro-TVK post behind the suspension? While reports suggest that a purported pro-TVK post may be behind the Tamil Nadu part's X account's suspension, VCK is yet to issue a statement confirming or denying this. Notably, VCK has not officially confirmed support for Vijay's TVK party. Also read | Tamil Nadu political crisis: Vijay's swearing-in ceremony delayed again? All we know Will VCK pull back support? VCK has already announced that it would back TVK. However, reports suggest that Governor Rajendra Arlekar is still awaiting a formal letter of support from VCK before making any announcement on government formation. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi indicated that the party’s support letter is likely to be submitted on Saturday morning after its MLAs return to Chennai. "TVK has informed us that the support should be in a specific format. We had earlier obtained the signatures of the MLAs in a different format. The MLAs are returning to Chennai tonight," a senior VCK leader told TOI. Also read | Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government To be or not to be: Will Thalapathy Vijay be the new Tamil Nadu CM? Earlier this week, Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) pulled off what would have seemed impossible just months ago: transforming a first-ever electoral outing into a big-time election sweep with 108 seats. However, despite winning the highest number of seats in the state, the TVK is still racing to cross the 118-seat majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. Support from Congress, CPI and CPI(M) has already strengthened Vijay’s position, while VCK’s two seats could prove symbolically and politically significant. Vijay has already met the Governor and staked a claim to form the government; however, the historic swearing-in ceremony, which was slated to happen on Saturday (May 9), seems to have been pushed back once again. Earlier, CPI State Secretary Veerapandian described it as the "democratic duty" of the Left parties and the VCK to support "the single largest party, TVK," which fell short of a majority by six seats despite its alliance with the Congress. "TVK is the single-largest party. It needs six MLAs to form the government. We have given six MLAs of CPI, CPI(M) and VCK. We have given our support; it is our democratic duty. This is a people's democracy. We will stand with democracy, we will stand with people," he told ANI.

Tamil Nadu’s power struggle just took another bizarre turn: VCK’s X account has been suspended, allegedly after the party posted in support of Vijay’s TVK. With TVK inches from power, this digital disruption is now feeding the political suspense. Scroll down.

'X' factor in Tamil Nadu political crisis: VCK account suspended after purported post supporting Vijay’s TVK

In a surprising turn of Tamil Nadu politics, more than two-thirds of AIADMK MLAs assemble at Rajya Sabha leader CV Shanmugam’s office in Chennai to extend support to Thalapathy Vijay, indicating a rift in the party. These two-thirds MLAs consist of nearly 35 members who reached the AIADMK leader’s office in Chennai. Reportedly, these MLAs have urged AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami to consider an alliance with TVK, which fell short of a majority by 10 seats. AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan stated that the party’s leadership will decide on any tie-up with TVK and dismissed speculation of an internal split. “TVK has not invited any party. If they want stability, they should take a call. There is some momentum. We will wait and see," he said. Meanwhile, Vijay is expected to be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. The election result marked a major political shift in Tamil Nadu, with neither of the two parties rooted in Dravidian politics emerging as the single largest party. In its debut, TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats.<h3>TVK receives support from Congress</h3>AIADMK had contested 169 constituencies as part of the NDA alliance. The ruling DMK was decimated to just 59 seats, with the remaining seats being grabbed by smaller parties like Congress and the Left. Meanwhile, the TVK, which already received support from five Congress MLAs, has now also approached the CPI, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and some other parties to gain more seats. After the Assembly election results, Palaniswami stated that he accepts the verdict of the people in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, he said, “I express my gratitude to all the people who rose and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections". Stating that the people were judges here, he said, “Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people". He added, “We will soon recover from this setback." Palaniswami also thanked all the leaders of allied parties and AIADMK cadres, who worked hard for the NDA in the elections.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bengal-transition-begins-retired-bureaucrats-appointed-by-mamata-banerjee-s-govt-barred-from-offices-1778051745110">Bengal transition begins: Retired bureaucrats appointed by Mamata Banerjee's govt barred from offices</a>

TVK's chief Joseph Vijay is likely to be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. In its debut, his party secured 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats.

In a surprising turn of Tamil Nadu politics, more than two-thirds of AIADMK MLAs assemble at Rajya Sabha leader CV Shanmugam’s office in Chennai to extend support to Thalapathy Vijay, indicating a rift in the party. These two-thirds MLAs consist of nearly 35 members who reached the AIADMK leader’s office in Chennai. Reportedly, these MLAs have urged AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami to consider an alliance with TVK, which fell short of a majority by 10 seats. AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan stated that the party’s leadership will decide on any tie-up with TVK and dismissed speculation of an internal split. “TVK has not invited any party. If they want stability, they should take a call. There is some momentum. We will wait and see," he said. Meanwhile, Vijay is expected to be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. The election result marked a major political shift in Tamil Nadu, with neither of the two parties rooted in Dravidian politics emerging as the single largest party. In its debut, TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats. TVK receives support from Congress AIADMK had contested 169 constituencies as part of the NDA alliance. The ruling DMK was decimated to just 59 seats, with the remaining seats being grabbed by smaller parties like Congress and the Left. Meanwhile, the TVK, which already received support from five Congress MLAs, has now also approached the CPI, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and some other parties to gain more seats. After the Assembly election results, Palaniswami stated that he accepts the verdict of the people in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, he said, “I express my gratitude to all the people who rose and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections". Stating that the people were judges here, he said, “Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people". He added, “We will soon recover from this setback." Palaniswami also thanked all the leaders of allied parties and AIADMK cadres, who worked hard for the NDA in the elections. Also read: Bengal transition begins: Retired bureaucrats appointed by Mamata Banerjee's govt barred from offices

TVK's chief Joseph Vijay is likely to be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. In its debut, his party secured 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats.

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