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Thursday, May 21, 2026
TopicVijay

Topic: Vijay

Vijay expands cabinet with 23 ministers, Congress gets a Tamil Nadu berth after six decades

The government will give one berth each to VCK and IUML in the next phase. No accommodation for rebel AIADMK MLAs.

BJP chief-UP IAS officer meet, hidden in plain sight & the sofa set scramble among Vijay’s allies

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police, youth welfare depts for self; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Allocations were consistent with the party’s electoral messaging. Other departments assigned on basis of MLAs’ professional backgrounds and party roles

Tamil Nadu’s debt is not necessarily bad. It’s a sign of growth

The composition of borrowing and what fiscal room exists for TVK's own campaign commitments, is what is expected in the white paper. The latter would be the real test of transparency.

Vijay’s victory has turned Tamil Nadu upside down. He must be fearless, not accommodating

The delay in swearing in Vijay led to more than just mere horse-trading, it ignited a full-fledged cattle auction in a morally bankrupt marketplace.

‘Opportunism’ or ‘survival’? Congress & its revolving door of alliances in Tamil Nadu over decades

From Dravidian giants DMK & AIADMK, to new alternative TVK now, the Congress has switched alliances several times since 1967 to optimise seats or remain relevant in Tamil Nadu politics.

Election Commission just got away with match-fixing. This isn’t what India is about

Even in Indira Gandhi’s time there was so much disgust with the behaviour of Governors. Nothing came of it because every government always wants its own stooges in Raj Bhavans.

Row over TN state song playing 3rd at Vijay swearing-in: TVK vows to restore it to 1st spot in future

Tamizh Thai Vazhthu was played after Vande Mataram & national anthem, breaking with state’s custom. TVK minister attributes sequence to Centre's recent directive on national song.

TN Governor wants Vijay’s TVK to prove majority. What Raj Bhavan can & can’t do in such situations

Vijay’s TVK has formally staked claim to form the government, but Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has not announced a final decision.

From silver screen star to the new golden boy of Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay has come a long way

It’s been a focused journey from Thalapathy to CM, as Vijay has essayed the role to perfection, slaying giants in the electoral arena and renewing hope across Tamil Nadu

On Camera

Here’s how India can unlock $500 billion exports and 24 million jobs

India’s share in world goods exports was only 1.8 per cent in 2024. China’s share was 14.6 per cent.

Recovery of unclaimed shares, dividends now takes days, not yrs. EAC-PM credits investor watchdog revamp

PM-EAC paper says overhaul of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority system sharply improved processing speed and reduced paperwork for investors.

Dragon’s armour: How Xi reshaped China’s military with theatre commands a decade before India’s push

While India yet to set in motion theaterisation of armed forces, China's military reforms combined China’s Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force aimed at regional dominance & tight political control.

Pakistan is tactically brilliant, strategically disastrous. It’s primed for repeated blunders

Pakistan has ended up losing every war against India but that hasn’t prevented it from claiming victory. We will go over the evidence to anticipate what to expect next.