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    Mahalingam Ponnusamy
    About the AuthorMahalingam Ponnusamy
    Mahalingam Ponnusamy is Editor - Special Projects with The Federal.
      CM C Joseph Vijay giving the Independence Day address
      Tamil Nadu

      In his first I-Day speech, TN CM Vijay indirectly attacks Centre, thanks Gen Z

      15 Aug 2026 12:44 PM IST
      Vikram Lar Gibbon
      Tamil Nadu

      Plot twist: How a Lar Gibbon landed actor Chiyaan Vikram in a soup

      13 Aug 2026 3:30 PM IST
      KG Arunraj
      Tamil Nadu

      Tamil Nadu Assembly unites against NEET, opposes FCRA Bill; lone BJP MLA walks out

      11 Aug 2026 7:27 PM IST
      Jayaram Venkatesan of Arappor Iyakkam on level of corruption in Vijays Tamil Nadu government
      Tamil Nadu

      Arappor Iyakkam urges systemic reforms to sustain Vijay govt's anti-corruption drive

      11 Aug 2026 6:30 AM IST
      Tamil Thai Vazhthu resolution unites Opposition, critics question CM Vijay’s priorities
      Tamil Nadu

      Tamil Thai Vazhthu resolution: Vijay’s priorities under scanner

      10 Aug 2026 6:33 PM IST
      Why Rahuls launch of Vaikos book triggered a fresh DMK-Congress row
      Tamil Nadu

      Why Rahul's launch of Vaiko's book triggered a fresh DMK-Congress row

      9 Aug 2026 6:30 AM IST
      CM Vijay and MK Stalin
      The Federal Focus

      Tamil Nadu delimitation: Political fault lines deepen as TVK, DMK trade charges

      8 Aug 2026 7:30 PM IST
      CM Vijay with Finance Minister Mari Wilson
      The Federal Focus

      Vijay govt moves resolution urging Centre for fairer devolution of taxes

      7 Aug 2026 6:09 PM IST
      Lok Sabha
      The Federal Focus

      DMK shapes its ‘support’ for Delimitation Bill around a single point: seat freeze

      7 Aug 2026 5:02 PM IST
      Vijay, Vinoth present agri budget for Tamil NAdu
      Tamil Nadu

      Soil conservation, Kuruvai support get priority in Vijay govt's maiden agri budget

      6 Aug 2026 2:32 PM IST
      Joseph Vijay
      Tamil Nadu

      TN Budget: Critics slam 'Vetri' rebranding of existing welfare schemes

      5 Aug 2026 4:29 PM IST
      Marie Wilson
      Tamil Nadu

      TN Budget: TVK govt charts four-pillar plan to fix fiscal challenges

      5 Aug 2026 4:06 PM IST
      Vijay govt prioritises Gen Z in debut Budget, nearly doubles youth welfare funds to Rs 1,051Cr
      Tamil Nadu

      Vijay govt prioritises Gen Z in debut Budget, nearly doubles youth welfare funds to Rs 1,051Cr

      5 Aug 2026 1:22 PM IST
      Joseph Vijay, Marie Wilson
      Tamil Nadu

      TN Budget 2026-27: Vijay govt likely to bet big on women's welfare and youth

      4 Aug 2026 6:53 PM IST
      Udhayanidhi Stalin
      Tamil Nadu

      Udhayanidhi arrested: AIADMK, Left slam speech; DMK, allies cry vendetta

      4 Aug 2026 4:38 PM IST
      Vijay heads for Karnataka talks
      The Federal Focus

      'Don't fall into the trap': TN parties unite against Vijay's Karnataka visit

      31 July 2026 6:20 AM IST
      V Senthil Balaji
      Tamil Nadu

      Why anticipatory bail rejection spells bigger trouble for Senthil Balaji in TASMAC case

      30 July 2026 6:40 PM IST
      Udhayanidhi Stalin shares stage with CPI leader
      Tamil Nadu

      Heads turn as Udhayanidhi shares stage with ex-ally CPI to honour late comrade

      29 July 2026 8:13 PM IST
      Anbumani Ramadoss addressing PMK general council meeting
      Tamil Nadu

      Anbumani takes full control of PMK as Ramadoss retires, ending bitter family feud

      29 July 2026 7:13 PM IST
      Palani temple mutt land scam
      Tamil Nadu

      Palani temple land fraud: CBCID arrests 4 key accused in Rs 100-crore case

      29 July 2026 12:35 PM IST
      Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
      Tamil Nadu

      After early confusion, Governor confers all degrees at MSU convocation

      28 July 2026 1:18 PM IST
      Vijay heads for Karnataka talks
      Tamil Nadu

      Cauvery water dispute: Can Vijay-DK Shivakumar talks break deadlock?

      25 July 2026 8:29 PM IST
      C Joseph Vijay
      Tamil Nadu

      Vijay takes political middle path, declares both Jul 18 and Nov 1 as Tamil Nadu Day

      18 July 2026 6:36 PM IST
      Palani temple land sale scam
      Tamil Nadu

      Palani temple land fraud: Old endowment resurfaces in Rs 100 cr scam

      18 July 2026 10:12 AM IST
      Tamil Nadu custodial death
      Tamil Nadu

      TN: 11 arrested as yet another custodial death sparks outrage; ruling TVK faces flak

      15 July 2026 9:10 PM IST
      DMK leaders in big trouble
      Tamil Nadu

      Poll promise or vendetta? TVK's crackdown on DMK under the spotlight

      15 July 2026 6:56 PM IST
      C Vijayabaskar
      Tamil Nadu

      Is Vijayabaskar facing legal heat for supporting Vijay?

      15 July 2026 4:13 PM IST
      Parandur airport
      Tamil Nadu

      Parandur shelved: Why Vijay govt is betting on expanding Chennai airport instead

      15 July 2026 7:08 AM IST
      TVK rally, Karur
      Tamil Nadu

      DMK eyes Option B as SC junks plea to restrain Vijay from commenting on Karur stampede

      7 July 2026 3:50 PM IST
      Governor vs TVK, will CM Vijay confront Centre or prioritise governance?
      The Federal Focus

      As Governor friction mounts, will Vijay fight back or seek quiet truce?

      6 July 2026 4:37 PM IST
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