Opposition leaders have stepped up criticism over law and order in Chennai, citing recent murders
Opposition leaders have stepped up criticism over law and order in Chennai, citing recent murders and questioning whether the city is becoming a “murder city.” The issue gains political significance ahead of the Chief Minister’s reply in the police grants deb…
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By-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram on October 6
Nominations open September 9, close September 16, and can be withdrawn until September 19.
Sarkaria Commission: findings are not a court conviction of the DMK
Of the first seven charges examined, six were found fully or partly proved; later many were unproved.
HC: investigating corruption against the influential is itself hard
Sanction to prosecute two IAS officers in the SP Velumani tender case is still pending.
Police grant speech, or a political attack on the DMK?
Officers wanted hours, rest and welfare. CM Vijay’s police-demand speech is being read as a DMK attack — with no clear Service Conditions Act, weekly rest, or working-hour reform.
C. Vijayabaskar accused of ₹4 crore AIADMK seat fraud
Police tell the High Court a preliminary inquiry has begun; status report due September 15.
Deepavali train ticket booking opens today at 8 AM
With Deepavali falling on November 8, passengers can book tickets 60 days in advance.
TASMAC employees face suspension over complaints of charging an extra ₹10 per bottle
Minister Vinoth said overcharging cannot be accepted despite salary hikes and other benefits.
TVK is planning a second consultation with allied parties on September 9
Formalising the alliance, naming it, and creating a coordination structure may be discussed.
Tamil Nadu is introducing same-day Digital RC download for new vehicles
From September 15, successful driving-test candidates will also be able to access their Digital Driving Licence immediately, reducing the wait for physical documents.
Keerthana disputes JK Tyre plant claim in Ranipet Assembly debate
The minister said the environmental complaint would be investigated and action taken against the responsible company.
Sanitation workers temporarily withdraw protest after talks
Cases registered in connection with the protest are also expected to be withdrawn.
Ministers seek time for Vijay as sanitation workers' protest enters day 16
After two rounds of talks failed, Minister Aadhav Arjuna appealed for more time for Chief Minister Vijay to address their demands.
CM Vijay's fiery speech in the Assembly
He criticised DMK family politics, cited ED remarks on party-fund collections in the previous government, and said he has evidence of that.
Tamil Nadu sells onions at ₹35 through 8,739 ration shops
The Tamil Nadu government has procured 1,000 tonnes and begun selling onions at ₹35 a kilogram through 8,739 fair-price shops.
The Madras High Court has appreciated the Tamil Nadu government's decision to grant one year of
The court has also asked the government to explain how vacancies caused by long leave will be managed and to submit details on substitute staffing and administrative arrangements.
How did the CM's Assembly speech go today?
He criticised DMK family politics, cited ED remarks on party-fund collections in the previous government, and said he has evidence of that.
Ajith Kumar has welcomed the Tamil Nadu Government’s announcement to establish a Motorsport City
Joseph Vijay for the initiative.
Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw cases filed against farmers and teachers over protests held between May
Other parties want NEET and NLC protest cases withdrawn too.
Chennai is set to get a new ₹1,200 crore Secretariat and Legislative Assembly complex spanning 20
ft.
Don't run: Vijay and Udhayanidhi trade jabs in the House
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi asked the House who ran last time, and whether Vijay had spoken and then fled.
Seeman questions ₹73,900 crore in Rule 110 schemes
He said schemes worth about ₹73,900 crore had been announced since August 17 and asked how they would be funded, including whether the state would borrow more.
Annamalai has urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately review and withdraw the mobile phone
He said devotees are being made to wait in long queues just to collect a ₹5 token, and that the rule creates needless anxiety and hardship.
Delayed Mettur opening could cost 12 lakh tonnes of paddy, Panneerselvam says
Samba and thaladi need 205 TMC of water; Mettur currently holds about 54 TMC.
Rahul Gandhi will make Vijay PM in 2029, TVK MLA Kanimozhi says
Congress MLA Tharagai Kathbardha said TVK MLAs are still in a fan mindset.
TASMAC earned ₹50,845 crore in 2025-26
Revenue has risen by about ₹14,795 crore from ₹36,050.65 crore in 2021-22.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices in Chennai have increased by ₹10.50, taking the price to ₹2,916.50
The hike may also add pressure to restaurant and food prices.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opened the Mettur Dam today for Cauvery delta samba cultivation and drinking
The opening comes 81 days later than the usual June 12 schedule due to low inflow.
Ministers cannot even pronounce Tamil correctly, Nainar Nagendran says
The opposition leader cited a minister reading illangal as ilakkangal, and also attacked the government on Mettur water and unsown land in Thanjavur.
Converts from Hinduism cannot seek SC/ST Act relief, Madurai High Court says
A person who converted to Christianity and has not reconverted cannot seek relief under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the bench held.
Phones banned inside major Tamil Nadu temples
From 1 September, photos, videos, selfies and reels are not allowed.
Vijay to travel to Britain to court investors
The visit is expected from 10 to 16 September, his first official foreign trip since taking office.
Fraudsters in Indore, Madhya Pradesh are duping people by falsely claiming to represent Vijay's
Indore police have received 6 complaints in the past month and are warning the public not to trust such calls.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a further ₹3 increase in the milk procurement price
The price had earlier been raised from ₹38 to ₹41.
Tamil Nadu's sports authority has cancelled the ₹205.89 crore contract handed to RPP Infra Projects
The project itself has not been shelved.
FSSAI has proposed front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat
Red warning symbols such as “HIGH SUGAR”, “HIGH SALT” and “HIGH FAT” may be displayed on the front of packs.
Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case against students who took part in a peaceful protest
Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case against students who took part in a peaceful protest, stressing their democratic right to question, express views and protest, particularly where there is no violence or damage to public property.
In the Nepal flood disaster, 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu have been rescued, while details regarding
Tamil Nadu officials are coordinating with Nepal authorities, India's Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K
Stalin’s security cover has been downgraded from Z+ to Z category following a periodic threat assessment review, according to government sources.
A new thermal power project worth ₹20,800 crore has been announced for Thoothukudi, with two 800 MW
The project is planned under the PPP model.
The 54th annual festival of Annai Velankanni Church in Besant Nagar, Chennai, began with the
The festival runs from August 29 to September 8, with the car procession on September 7 and the concluding celebrations on September 8.
FQL investment scam complaints continue to rise across multiple districts
Police are investigating the network, transactions and alleged fraud amount, while several arrests have been made.
Mettur Dam is set to be opened for irrigation on September 1
The government says water will be released for 45 days depending on inflow and storage conditions.
About 300 sanitation workers have been protesting in Chennai for a ninth day
They want the daily wage raised from ₹762 to ₹832, plus permanency, a weekly off, menstrual and maternity leave, and a food allowance.
An app-based scheme promising to double investments of ₹50,000–₹1.5 lakh in 45 days has triggered a
Over 7,000 complaints have been filed in Melur; a case in Dindigul alleges more than ₹30 crore cheated from about 15,000 people.
The 2026–27 BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Policy Note does not mention Periyar, Ambedkar or Nehru
Historical references included in the earlier note — including the 1951 Communal G.O.
Centre owes Tamil Nadu ₹5,109 crore in education funds
The state says Samagra Shiksha and related grants are pending after a Centre-state stand-off over PM SHRI / NEP.
Farmland has to be taken, says Sengottaiyan
AIADMK MLA Balakrishna Reddy says Hosur farmland should not go for an airport; the minister says there is no other way.
Iran war behind price rise, says Venkatraman
The minister blamed the war and petrol-diesel hikes; 41 key items including onion are monitored daily.
HC to Maria Wilson: are you the King of England?
The court said a minister is not above the law and ordered him to appear in person.
Nepal floods: Tamil Nadu sends rescue team
An IAS-led special team is on the ground; four ministers will coordinate with the Centre and the Indian Embassy.
Railway littering fine now ₹1,000
Up from ₹500; refuse to pay and a court can raise it to ₹2,000. Rules cover passengers, vendors and staff.
Woman found murdered near Uthukottai
Aruna, 40, from Andhra, was identified via her phone; police are probing a property dispute and abduction angles.
Lift the by-election stay, Vijay tells court
The CM's reply seeks polls for five seats including Tiruchi East, and dismissal of the case with costs.
Assembly Must Not Become a Fighting Arena: Premalatha
She supported debate but urged equal speaking opportunities and asked members not to waste Assembly time on personal disputes.
Nepal Flood Disaster: 21 Tamil Pilgrims Rescued
India's Ministry of External Affairs said 299 Indians were unaccounted for; 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu travelling to Kailash Mansarovar have been rescued safely.
H1N1 and Dengue Threaten Chennai
People with cold, fever, cough or sore-throat symptoms have been advised to seek medical care promptly.
Who Are India’s Best Chief Ministers?
Abhijit Deepke names three chief ministers and explains his choices.
Return Parandur Airport Land to Farmers: CPM
Shanmugam has demanded that land acquired for the abandoned Parandur airport project be returned to the farmers.
Delay Clouds Pongal Free Dhoti-Saree Scheme
He questioned why production has not begun despite a ₹300 crore allocation and whether the contract could be handed to companies outside Tamil Nadu.
Private Bus Workers Strike in Salem
Opposing the expansion, private bus drivers and conductors in Salem held a one-day token strike, leaving several routes without private-bus services.
Parandur industrial-use plan raises an environmental consistency question
It is now examining alternative industrial uses for roughly 1,700 acquired acres, while promising that residents, agriculture and the environment will not be harmed.
Parandur cancellation puts Tamil Nadu investment at risk
A delay in selecting an alternative site could slow passenger and cargo growth, industrial parks and job creation.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking TET Exemption
Following the Supreme Court direction requiring 3,28,701 government-school teachers to qualify by 31 August 2026, the resolution asks the Union government to amend Section 23 of the RTE Act, 2009.
Vijay government halves six-cylinder LPG promise
The scheme is restricted to families with annual household income up to ₹2.5 lakh and will begin from Pongal 2027, with the cylinder amount credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Kanimozhi backs Minister Keerthana
Online body-shaming of women in politics is cheap politics, Kanimozhi said; Jothimani said nobody has the right to shame a woman over dress.
3 free LPG cylinders a year
Annapoorani Super 6: families under Rs 2.5 lakh income get 3 free cylinders from Pongal 2027.
Parandur airport project cancelled
CM Joseph Vijay scraps the plan after farmer and village protests; Meenambakkam will be expanded.
What will you do with the land?
Thangam Thennarasu says about 90% of 5,746 acres at Parandur was already acquired.
31 school education announcements
Minister Rajmohan unveils Mathichudar, Tamil Nadu Arivu, TN Spark, grants and health checks.
Free bus travel for women from 2 Oct
Vetri Payanam covers ordinary, metro, city, LSS and deluxe buses, with no income cap or trip limit.
Sanitation workers protest for ₹25,000 pay
They want the current ₹19,000 pay raised to at least ₹25,000.
Is Sekarbabu spying on HR&CE?
Minister Ramesh says the former minister is gathering information through department officials.
No sand-quarry permits in Thanjavur delta
Madurai High Court barred mining in listed villages and blocked new applications.
Will CM Vijay answer in the Assembly?
Municipal Administration demand debate is tomorrow; opposition questions are expected.
Aavin milk halt from 24 August?
TVK promised ₹44 a litre; the government announced ₹41. Producers say they will stop supply.
Same family, old ads, 1-paisa tender
Joyalukkas won 70% of the ₹755-crore gold-ring tender at ₹0.01 extra. Vijay once advertised for Jos Alukkas.
Gold-ring tender split 70:30 after 1-paisa bid
Joyalukkas quoted ₹0.01 above gold; Kalyan matched. Quality questions remain.
Villupuram panchayat chiefs ask for bikes
As the state plans cars for MLAs, they also sought a monthly amount for fuel and upkeep.
Speed for MLA cars, not kuruvai funds, says Udhayanidhi
Two months after the special package, he said the money has not reached farmers.
DMK MLAs will not take government cars
Udhayanidhi: all 59 refuse, citing fiscal strain; cars only for those who need them.
Factory effluent not behind Kosasthalaiyar fish deaths, says minister
Rajeev said sewage mixing, including human waste, may have killed them.
Tirunelveli pastor given four death sentences
POCSO court: one sentence per girl, ₹10 lakh compensation each.
Power debate derailed by 'Sanghi-bathroom' clash
Nirmal Kumar vs Udhayanidhi turned a tariff discussion into uproar.
No farm-loan waiver, but free cars for MLAs?
CPIM's P. Shanmugam asked Tamil Nadu to review the MLA car scheme.
Will the CM look only if the astrologer says so?
Udhayanidhi's Assembly jibe at the three files on the CM's desk.
Assembly or Super Singer, asks Udhayanidhi
He said ruling-side replies were startling, and members were now singing.
Has CM Vijay's delimitation stance changed?
Assembly freeze-at-543 vs a zonal-council line that no state's share should fall.
I named TVK, says astrologer Rathan Pandit
Vetri is a number-22 name, he said - the same as Dhoni and Ganguly.
TN government clarifies ₹5.54 crore CM office tender
Work underway is old-furniture removal; new office works start only after a contractor is chosen.
Nainar slams planned state bus cuts
He says 136 weekday services were cut in Villupuram and rural students and wage workers would be hit.
Six southern CMs meet in Kovalam
Amit Shah chairs the 31st Southern Zonal Council; Vijay is co-chair after their first meeting since he took office.
What did Vijay demand at the southern CMs' meet?
With Karnataka's CM on one side and Amit Shah on the other, he pressed Cauvery, NEET, delimitation, metro and GST asks.
₹673 crore cancer-care plan; insurance up to ₹25 lakh
CM Vijay announced new cancer blocks, HPV screening, a Perambur superspecialty hospital, and a rise in annual cover from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
Government car for every MLA, ₹75,000 a month
CM Vijay announced vehicles plus a monthly allowance under Rule 110.
TN withdraws circular on students in left, CJP protests
Facing statewide condemnation, the government pulled back a circular that sought to stop students joining those protests.
College students barred from left-wing, CJP protests
Directorate of Collegiate Education orders a joint ban; a Gujiliyamparai member-list order was withdrawn.
Milk procurement price up ₹3 a litre
CM Vijay announced under Rule 110; more than 3.16 lakh producers to benefit.
₹8,452 crore in PM CARES. Only ₹88 lakh spent?
93% of the fund sat in FDs; scholarship figures do not match the published outflow.
90% of MLAs already have cars, says Premalatha
She welcomed the CM's car scheme, flagged the ₹150 crore outlay, and asked for a full loan waiver for the poor and farmers.
Free health cover for 38 lakh people above 70
No income cap; details of the cover and how to apply will come soon.
Chennai allocates ₹20 crore to repair city roads
Each of the 200 wards will get ₹5 lakh for pre-monsoon precautionary work, and the Commissioner has ordered 1,000 workers to be deployed on it.
New CM office works before tender?
Three tenders worth ₹5.54 crore; work alleged to have started first.
Maria Wilson case adjourned to 21 August
Puducherry court puts off hearing in the alleged assault on his brother.
365-day maternity leave for a third child
TN extends the benefit to government women employees; announced in the Assembly.
MTC conductor tender goes to a U.P. firm
Unions and parties oppose S.S. Enterprises winning the Chennai contract.
Coimbatore Semmozhi Park workers on strike over unpaid wages
Contract staff walk out; corporation and contractor officials hold talks.
Do not interfere in Karnataka, says D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka CM tells Tamil Nadu to do its work after the killing of three Tamils.
VCK says it is a ruling party too
Thirumavalavan met CM Vijay; VCK says it now carries the coalition ruling-party identity.
SC directs Karnataka to implement Cauvery order
Tamil Nadu said Karnataka reservoirs were at 76% live storage, yet only 14 TMC of 64 TMC due had been received.
Full crop-loan waiver up to ₹75,000
Cooperative-bank loans; ₹35,000 waiver above the ceiling.
Women picket CM office over Kodungaiyur sewage
Residents of Vedantha Murugappa Street say sewage has pooled on the road for years, and more than 60 women picketed the MLA office.
LPG e-KYC deadline extended to 23 August
Domestic LPG Aadhaar e-KYC has been extended until 23 August. Dinamani says supply may be affected if it is not done by then.
Public questions ministers after student killing
In Thiruvarur, people confronted ministers after Plus Two student Dhanush was beaten to death.
Vijay apologises for minister's Karunanidhi slip
Ranjith Kumar mispronounced the former CM's name in the Assembly.
Aavin milk shortage hits parts of Chennai
Authorised parlours and retailers confirm Green Magic and Blue Pocket packs are short.
Rs 30 lakh for constable who died at I-Day parade
CM Vijay ordered relief after Grade I Constable A. Dharmaraj collapsed at Fort St George.
Madras HC opens I-Day event with Tamil Thai Vazhthu
After the Assembly resolved that government functions should start with the Tamil invocation, reports say the High Court issued a new circular.
HR&CE white paper coming, minister says
S. Ramesh said a white paper will cover alleged temple-administration irregularities from the previous regime.
3 Tamil men shot dead in Karnataka forest
Relatives say they were looking for cattle; forest officials allege deer hunting.
Is today the last day for LPG e-KYC?
There is no official Centre or oil-company notice confirming a 16 August cutoff or connection cut.
Case filed against Nainar Nagendran
Tamil Nadu BJP president faces a case over remarks about Chief Minister Vijay.
Class 12 student dies after school attack in Tiruvottiyur
Chennai police are investigating after a 16-year-old government-school student was allegedly attacked by schoolmates.
Vijay pledges a corruption-free Tamil Nadu
In his first Independence Day address as Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay made anti-corruption a top government priority.
CM Vijay condemns shooting of 3 Tamil men
He rejected the Karnataka forest department's explanation and demanded a fair inquiry.
Happy 80th Independence Day
Union Pulse wishes everyone a day of pride and unity.
Happy 80th Independence Day
Unity is India’s strength.
12,000 cusecs ordered; 10,000 from Kabini
Karnataka is releasing 10,000 cusecs from Kabini against a 15-day CWMA order of 12,000.
The right Kalaignar won
On this day, Karunanidhi secured for chief ministers the right to hoist the national flag.
Pension and welfare hikes announced
CM Vijay's first Independence Day address raises support for freedom fighters and ex-servicemen.
Ban on 11 liquor brands withdrawn in 24 hours
FSSAI revoked its Enrica prohibition; Tamil Nadu then lifted the TASMAC sales halt.
Ban on 11 liquor brands withdrawn in 24 hours
FSSAI revoked its Enrica prohibition; Tamil Nadu then lifted the TASMAC sales halt.
Vijay hoists the flag at the Fort
TVK leader Vijay hoisted the Independence Day flag and pledged unity, equality and democracy.
Mega job fair with 30,000 vacancies
Chennai hosts a free job fair on August 22 with more than 300 employers.
Mega job fair with 30,000 vacancies
Chennai hosts a free job fair on August 22 with more than 300 employers.
₹10,000 penalty for missing ambulance deadline
NHAI highway ambulances must reach accidents within 10 km in 10 minutes or the operator is fined.
₹10,000 penalty for missing ambulance deadline
NHAI highway ambulances must reach accidents within 10 km in 10 minutes or the operator is fined.
Supreme Court stays High Court order
Compassionate jobs for Karur victims' families stay in play after the Supreme Court stayed the Madurai High Court order.
Forest Department files case in Lar Gibbon row
Case against the owner over possession papers; Vikram gave a written explanation.
Forest Department files case in Lar Gibbon row
Case against the owner over possession papers; Vikram gave a written explanation.
TASMAC halts sale of 11 liquor varieties
FSSAI inspection finds unauthorised flavouring; TASMAC suspends transfer and retail until further notice.
TASMAC halts sale of 11 liquor varieties
FSSAI inspection finds unauthorised flavouring; TASMAC suspends transfer and retail until further notice.
High Court questions denial of BJP rally
Madras HC criticised the Coimbatore Tricolour Yatra refusal, then allowed an alternate venue on August 18.
High Court questions denial of BJP rally
Madras HC criticised the Coimbatore Tricolour Yatra refusal, then allowed an alternate venue on August 18.
No more tipping before your ride
MoRTH tells cab aggregators to drop pre-ride tip prompts; the full tip must reach the driver.
No more tipping before your ride
MoRTH tells cab aggregators to drop pre-ride tip prompts; the full tip must reach the driver.
₹5.54 crore tender for new CM office
PWD has invited tenders for first-phase works at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai.
₹5.54 crore tender for the new CM office
PWD has invited first-phase tenders for works at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai.
Property tax has not been raised
Greater Chennai Corporation says revised notices went only to earlier under-assessed properties.
Property tax has not been raised
Greater Chennai Corporation says revised notices went only to earlier under-assessed properties.
Property tax revision put on hold
Greater Chennai Corporation suspends the revision after public objections.
Property tax revision put on hold
Greater Chennai Corporation suspends the revision after public objections.
Tamil Nadu may lose ₹3,200 crore
Thangam Thennarasu says the mines Bill is a direct attack on fiscal federalism.
Tamil Nadu may lose ₹3,200 crore
Thangam Thennarasu says the mines Bill is a direct attack on fiscal federalism.
You may return home, but…
Sri Lanka Cabinet clears a voluntary-return path, with intelligence screening and a bar on serious-crime accused.
You may return home, but…
Sri Lanka Cabinet clears a voluntary-return path, with intelligence screening and a bar on serious-crime accused.
20 more Group 1 vacancies
TNPSC addendum 5B/2026 lists 20 extra posts; prelims now on September 27.
20 more Group 1 vacancies
TNPSC addendum 5B/2026 lists 20 extra posts; prelims now on September 27.
97 MoUs signed in a single day
The Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors' Meet in Chennai drew ₹67,452 crore and about 1,06,998 new jobs.
97 MoUs signed in a single day
The Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors' Meet in Chennai drew ₹67,452 crore and about 1,06,998 new jobs.
Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors' Meet
104 agreements in 100 days, about one lakh jobs, and Rs 1 lakh crore in investment.
Karnataka told to ensure Cauvery flow
The Cauvery Management Authority ordered Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days.
Karnataka told to ensure Cauvery flow
The Cauvery Management Authority ordered Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days.
23 suspended firecracker factories cleared to reopen
After fixing flagged deficiencies, 23 Virudhunagar firecracker units got central explosives authority clearance to resume.
23 suspended firecracker factories cleared to reopen
After fixing flagged deficiencies, 23 Virudhunagar firecracker units got central explosives authority clearance to resume.
High Court Orders Removal of Caste Street Names
The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to enforce 1998 government and court orders removing caste names from streets.
Remove caste names from streets: High Court directs
Justice N. Ramesh directed Tamil Nadu to enforce existing government and court orders on caste street names.
Delimitation Resolution Passes Amid Divided Assembly
It passed by voice vote with support from DMK, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.
Delimitation Resolution Passes Amid Divided Assembly
It passed by voice vote with support from DMK, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.
DMK Backs CM Vijay's Delimitation Resolution
Udhayanidhi Stalin said DMK supports the Assembly resolution and will not allow any cut in Tamil Nadu’s MPs.
DMK Supports CM Vijay's Resolution
Udhayanidhi Stalin said DMK will not permit any reduction in Tamil Nadu’s number of MPs.
TNPSC notifies 821 Group II Vacancies
Online applications close on September 9; One Time Registration is required before applying.
TNPSC notifies 821 Group II Vacancies
Online applications close on September 9; One Time Registration is required before applying.
Caste certificate valid via mother's native place too: Madras HC
If the mother holds a valid community certificate and the supporting documents are verified as genuine, officials cannot reject the application, the court ruled.
Caste Certificate Can Now Follow the Mother's Native Place Too
If the mother holds a valid community certificate and supporting documents are verified as genuine, officials cannot reject the application, the court ruled.
Tamil Nadu students take anti-drug pledge led by CM Vijay
They committed to staying away from drugs and helping protect friends and family from substance abuse.
TN Assembly Adopts Resolution Seeking NEET Exemption
The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution moved by CM Vijay seeking NEET exemption and Class 12-based state quota seats.
Tamil Nadu students take anti-drug pledge led by CM Vijay
They committed to staying away from drugs and helping protect friends and family from substance abuse.
TN Assembly Adopts Resolution Seeking NEET Exemption
The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution moved by CM Vijay seeking NEET exemption and Class 12-based state quota seats.
Chennai Gets Special Anti-Corruption Vigilance Unit
Greater Chennai Police formed a dedicated anti-corruption unit under Commissioner A. Amalraj.
Chennai Gets Special Anti-Corruption Vigilance Unit
Greater Chennai Police formed a dedicated anti-corruption unit under Commissioner A. Amalraj.
Should They Protest by Helicopter? High Court Questions Police
Madras High Court questioned police after they denied permission for a Dravidar Kazhagam two-wheeler rally against NEET.
Should They Protest by Helicopter? High Court Questions Police
Madras High Court questioned police after they denied permission for a Dravidar Kazhagam two-wheeler rally against NEET.
Tamil Nadu Opposes Navodaya Schools in Supreme Court
In an affidavit before the Supreme Court, the state said it already has a strong public education system and argued that the scheme conflicts with its language and education policies, including the Tamil Learning Act.
Tamil Nadu Says 'No' to Navodaya Schools; Moves Supreme Court
In an affidavit before the Supreme Court, the state said it already has a strong public education system and argued that the scheme conflicts with its language and education policies, including the Tamil Learning Act.
Teachers Slam Finance Minister Over Old Pension Scheme
Tamil Nadu PG Teachers Association condemned the Finance Minister announcement and demanded restoration of OPS.
Teachers Slam Finance Minister Over Old Pension Scheme
Tamil Nadu PG Teachers Association condemned the Finance Minister announcement and demanded restoration of OPS.
Husband Removed Over Bribery Allegation; Wife Gets Same TVK Post
A TVK functionary was removed after bribery allegations; his wife was appointed to the same post, drawing criticism.
Husband Removed Over Bribery Allegation; Wife Gets Same TVK Post
A TVK functionary was removed after bribery allegations; his wife was appointed to the same post, drawing criticism.
VB-G RAM G scheme sees 49.94% drop in July person-days
Yet person-days fell from 15.33 crore in July 2025 to 7.67 crore in July 2026 — a sharp 49.94% year-on-year decline.
125 Days of Work Promised… Only Half Delivered in Month One
Yet person-days of work fell from 15.33 crore in July 2025 to 7.67 crore in July 2026 — a sharp 49.94% year-on-year decline.
Vikram's deleted monkey video draws forest department probe
The species, considered endangered, is protected under international wildlife trade regulations.
Vikram's Monkey Video Trouble - Forest Department Opens a Probe
The species, considered endangered, is protected under international wildlife trade regulations.
Producer Archana Kalpathi gets TN government role
AGS Entertainment CEO joins a state panel that selects non-hereditary trustees for temples under HRCE with annual income above ₹10 lakh.
Written police summons mandatory under BNSS 179 - Chennai HC
Police must issue a written summons with clear date and time, record it in the Station Diary, and must not harass people under the guise of inquiry.
IOB opens 250 Local Bank Officer vacancies
Apply by 24 August 2026 for LBO posts; graduates eligible, basic pay from ₹48,480.
Drone reels at Mullaperiyar: Kerala forest complaint against TVK MLA
The dam sits in the Periyar Tiger Reserve area, where drone use is restricted.
TN raises paddy and sugarcane farmer bonuses
From 1 September: fine paddy ₹2,750/qtl, common ₹2,600/qtl; sugarcane total ₹4,000/tonne with special incentive.
Tamil Nadu rice prices may rise another ₹10–₹15 a kg
Millers say neighbouring states have cut paddy shipments; traders warn of further open-market hikes if supply does not stabilise.
Tamil Thai Vazhthu first: Assembly unanimous resolution
In all official events - schools, universities, government offices and public sector bodies - the state song should be sung first.
Wrong decisions drive consecutive AIADMK defeats, Velumani and Natham tell EPS
Despite winnable openings in 2021, 2024 and 2026, arbitrary calls and expulsions left the party weaker, the seniors wrote.
Several TVK election promises did not make it into the Tamil Nadu budget
Family pension at ₹2.5 lakh a year for language-struggle martyrs, ₹2,500 women's monthly entitlement, ₹3,000 elder and disability assistance, ₹4,000 jobless-graduate support, Aavin milk procurement at ₹44/litre, and fishing-ban relief at ₹20,000 are missing.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 routes about ₹30,589 crore+ of infrastructure through PPP or contracts
Private firms' role in the power sector has grown markedly - ETPS expansion, Coimbatore-Ariyalur 765 KV line, and EV chargers.
Online liquor pre-booking is live across 4,000+ Tasmac outlets in Tamil Nadu via website or app
Those aged 21+ can pick a shop, product and stock, pay digitally, and collect with a QR receipt at the store - no home delivery.
Scheme name changes in the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27
The rooftop-garden package becomes Vetri Illatharasi home gardens; the soil-life conservation scheme becomes the TN soil-health mission; Uzhavan app is rebranded as the AI farmer app.
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27 - part 2
Sugarcane (₹18.36 Cr total), farm ponds, machinery rental hubs, minor millets, wild-boar crop protection, wells, organic farming (Nammazhvar college), market intelligence, Vanmagal drones, 100% crop insurance, AI farmer app, bio-fertiliser incentive, 43,500 t…
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27 key announcements - part 1
‘Thuli Thuli Thanneer’ drip irrigation expansion gets ₹785 Cr (2.20 lakh acres).
20,000 public EV charging stations planned across Tamil Nadu
The budget also proposes apartment charging subsidies, a new Battery Energy Storage System policy, and wider smart-meter use in Chennai and industrial-commercial power connections.
Tamil Nadu has allotted ₹8,852 crore to housing and urban development
A new middle-income housing scheme is planned for the Chennai metropolitan area, with 24,131 homes to be completed this year, construction of 14,194 more units to begin, and a full master plan for the expanded Chennai region.
Tamil Nadu has allotted ₹21,524 crore to highways and announced a Safe Roads Mission
The plan covers better road design and maintenance, AI monitoring of speeding and traffic violations, stronger patrols and emergency care at accident spots, and a new Namma Saalai app for reporting potholes and damage.
Tamil Nadu's school education department has been allotted ₹44,527 crore in the state budget
The package covers cleaner government school campuses, expanded AI and robotics in the curriculum, anti-drug cells in schools, and laptop and bicycle schemes for students.
Is Tamil Nadu's power sector moving toward privatisation?
The budget lists Ennore thermal expansion at ₹8,000 crore and the Coimbatore–Ariyalur 765 kV line at ₹4,000 crore under PPP, plus 20,000 EV charging stations also via PPP.
A fee on UPI payments above ₹2,000?
Those larger payments are only 5% by count but about 65% by value.
In the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27, the AI, IT and Digital Services department gets ₹398 crore
Plans include a Tamil Nadu AI Mission; AI use in health, agriculture, education, urban administration and citizen services; upgrading all e-Sevai centres to e-Sevai 2.0; expanding ‘Namma Arasu’ WhatsApp services from 76 to 275; launching the AI-enabled SPEED…
In the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27, the government will act to protect 69% reservation
Scholarships continue, medical education fee aid under 7.5% reservation, and incentives against girls' dropout - schemes totaling ₹462.41 crore.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: school education ₹44,527 crore, higher education ₹8,393 crore
Key lines include Super Clean Super Campus, Kamarajar special schools, TN SPARK, Class 11 cycles, the Vetri laptop scheme, new ITIs, and AI skills training for five lakh students by 2031.
In the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27, the Energy department gets ₹15,828 crore
Highlights include smart meters for all Chennai consumers and 50 lakh industrial/commercial users elsewhere, rooftop solar subsidies, Chennai distribution upgrades, a Coimbatore-Ariyalur 765 kV line, new substations, transformer replacement, and a large EV ch…
In the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27, Higher Education gets ₹8,393 crore
Major lines include the ₹2,000 crore Vetri laptop scheme, competitive-exam coaching, five new ITIs (₹90 crore), and AI skills training for five lakh students by 2031.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: housing and urban development ₹8,852 crore, handloom ₹1,678 crore
MY-HOME launches in Chennai; a PPP plan targets one lakh homes in seven years with ₹15,000 crore investment.
In the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27, Labour Welfare and Skill Development gets ₹2,022 crore
Special Schemes Implementation gets ₹17,150 crore.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: municipal administration ₹29,863 crore, highways ₹21,524 crore
Highways and Minor Ports gets ₹21,524 crore, including ₹9,300 crore for an integrated road infrastructure programme prioritising safe, durable, world-class roads.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: ₹3,937 crore for social justice and tribal welfare
Separate funds support Ambedkar entrepreneur and overseas education schemes, the ‘Mannin Magal’ land ownership plan, and the ‘Vetri Thozhil Munaivor’ scheme.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: 500 new anganwadis and ₹812 crore for Annanin Seer
Senior recreation centres, old-age homes, and transgender skill loans, subsidies and shelters also feature.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: transport ₹13,561 crore, agriculture ₹14,984 crore
Three new Chennai metro corridors are recommended.
Scheme name changes in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27
About 10 DMK-era schemes - including Naan Mudhalvan, Magalir Urimai Thogai, and Kalaignar Kanavu Illam - are cited with renames or reworks.
No drinking water for two months: Araipakkam residents gherao the Chengalpattu collector's office
Around 1,500 people across 7 streets are affected and have been forced to buy water or travel several kilometres to collect it.
Cauvery water released from Karnataka dams has reached Tamil Nadu’s Biligundulu border
Kabini outflow is reported at about 25,000 cusecs; Hogenakkal inflow has risen by 1,000 cusecs to 9,000 cusecs.
FSSAI has said claims such as '100% Natural' and '100% Pure' on Dabur products are misleading
Honey, ghee, coconut water and coconut oil are among items under watch; the company has been ordered to stop selling products with the disputed '100%' claims immediately and to report corrective steps within 15 days.
Finance Ministry clears a proposal to raise the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
It now goes to the Union Cabinet.
Heavy rain continues in Karnataka catchment areas
Kabini dam is receiving about 31,700 cusecs; with the reservoir near full capacity, outflow has been raised to 27,000 cusecs.
The 16th Indian Organ Donation Day was held in Delhi on 3 August
NOTTO, under the Union Health Ministry, presented the awards.
Udhayanidhi’s speech was wrong - no dispute
Why does TVK show such intensity only here, not on Cauvery water rights and Mekedatu?
The case against Udhayanidhi lists multiple BNS sections, from disharmony to criminal intimidation
Reports also say the case lists nine sections under the Women Protection Act and the Information Technology Act.
High Court orders Udhayanidhi released today after questioning
His side sought anticipatory bail in the Madras High Court citing possible arrest.
Udhayanidhi questioned for about 90 minutes at Sengipatti police station and released
He was taken from his Neelankarai residence in Chennai to Sengipatti police station in Thanjavur and questioned for about one and a half hours.
Tamil Nadu has no separate rules for bike taxis yet
The government says a panel will study permits.
India has about 94,000 fewer government schools than a decade ago, while private schools grew
Mergers and administrative reorganisation are a major reason; the count is not only “closed” schools.
Puducherry resident Rajan, 32, was critically injured in an accident and treated at JIPMER
After doctors declared brain death, his family agreed to donate his organs.
Reports say government-school students joining government colleges may get ₹8,000
Talk also includes autonomy for 30 government-aided colleges, startup funding for government-college students, and raising the government-school quota from 7.5% to 10%.
Theeran Chinnamalai was born near Kangeyam on 17 April 1756
He fought the East India Company alongside Tipu Sultan and later from Odanilai fort.
Tamil Nadu's new investment proposals fall 74.5% in Q1 and the state slips to 17th
The state slipped from 6th to 17th in the national investment ranking.
Karnataka has been directed to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at 3,500 cusecs a day for 15 days
To counter the order, the Karnataka government has pulled every party, former chief ministers and MPs onto a single platform.
The Cauvery authority ordered Karnataka to ensure 3,500 cusecs of flow to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
Karnataka objected, citing weak inflow and its own drinking water needs.
💧 Kuruvai acreage across the Cauvery delta has fallen sharply this year
Against 5,05,456 acres on 27 July 2025, only 3,87,484 acres are under cultivation on 27 July 2026 - a drop of 1,17,972 acres (23.3%).
Kerala rains have lifted Kabini inflow to about 15,500 cusecs and KRS to about 10,504 cusecs
Hogenakkal rose from 150 cusecs for seven days to 500 cusecs on the morning of 1 August.
Andhra has opened a new international airport at Bogapuram (₹5,640 crore)
Karnataka is surveying sites for Bengaluru’s second airport.
Jason Sanjay says his first choice to act opposite a Hollywood star is his father
He shared Vijay’s advice to build his own identity and do things himself to gain experience.
Water is being released from the Kabini dam at 10,000 cubic feet per second
Heavy rain in Kerala has raised inflow to 15,500 cusecs, prompting the discharge.
Parthiban files a PIL seeking a law for caste and religion free certificates
After obtaining his own certificate in April under a court order, he moved the petition following a judge’s remark that others too must get the same opportunity.
The Centre has released ₹1,09,019 crore as additional tax devolution to states
Tamil Nadu’s share is ₹4,466 crore, while Uttar Pradesh received the highest at ₹19,208 crore.
High Court extends by-election stay on five constituencies to August 24
Petitions challenge the election results for these seats; the plea warned that holding by-elections before the cases end could create two representatives for the same constituency.
KSAPS has denied claims that 7,000 college students in Karnataka are living with HIV
The agency says it does not track HIV data under a separate "students" category, and that a cumulative figure of 39,028 people aged 18-35 on treatment since 2004 was misread.
Nurses protest GO 204 staff cuts as 292 face transfer
Unions say 292 nurses face transfer under "restructuring" (192 from primary health centres, 100 from government hospitals).
CM Vijay presents medals to 665 police personnel at the Chennai ceremony
President, Union Home Minister, and Chief Minister medals were also conferred.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Tamil Nadu for a Congress training camp in Mamallapuram
Reports suggest he may meet CM Vijay, but no official announcement has been made yet.
₹340 crore allocated for drinking water and essential works
₹340 crore has been allocated for drinking water and other essential works, with officials directed to use the funds and complete necessary works quickly.
D.K. Shivakumar asks CM Vijay not to visit Karnataka amid the Cauvery row
Shivakumar said water already released to Tamil Nadu has flowed into the sea, and that the Cauvery Management Authority did not accept Karnataka's claim of shortage.
