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Protests intensified in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin, especially Mandya, over the release of water from KRS dam to Tamil Nadu. Farmers questioned the decision amid concerns over water availability, while political leaders demanded a halt to the release

Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to continue the freeze on Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state, citing concerns over delimitation and political representation. The state also said the Cauvery dispute was not discussed at the meeting

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan raised the Mullaperiyar dam issue at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, offering Tamil Nadu its full water share from a proposed new dam. He also sought cooperation on healthcare, infrastructure, security and environmental concerns

INCOIS has issued a swell surge warning for Kerala, south Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep for August 19-20, warning of wave surges and possible inundation in low-lying coastal areas. Fishermen and residents were advised caution, while beach and nearshore activities were suspended

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over actress Trisha's presence at Independence Day celebrations, alleging he gave her VIP treatment and saluted her. The editorial accused Vijay of favouritism and questioned his government's performance and decisions

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced additional relief for farmers by fully waiving cooperative farm loans up to Rs 75,000 and providing partial relief on higher loans. The measure will cost the state Rs 953 crore and benefit over 1.38 lakh farmers

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday accused the TVK government of targeting political rivals, protesters and youth activists through arrests over speeches and social media posts. Calling the administration “fascist”, he urged the party’s legal wing to protect young activists

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu’s plea seeking directions to Karnataka to release its due share of Cauvery water. Tamil Nadu claims Karnataka released far less than the CWRC allocation, despite adequate reservoir storage, amid deficient rainfall conditions

A temporary ban on 11 liquor brands sold through Tamil Nadu’s state-owned TASMAC has been revoked within three days. The Prohibition and Excise Department lifted the August 11 order after the manufacturer assured compliance with FSSAI labelling and product standards

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said his government will cooperate with the Centre on welfare matters while opposing policies affecting the state’s rights. In his maiden Independence Day address, he outlined anti-corruption measures, welfare initiatives and a $1.5-trillion economy target

A 51-year-old Tamil Nadu man with two PhDs and an MBA has cleared NEET and secured a medical seat in Nagapattinam, fulfilling a 34-year-old dream. Despite work and family responsibilities, A Suresh Kumar prepared consistently and overcame an earlier unsuccessful attempt

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay witnessed the signing of 97 MoUs involving investment commitments exceeding Rs 67,000 crore at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026. The projects are expected to create over one lakh jobs across key sectors

AIADMK leader R B Udayakumar's remarks about actor Trisha and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay triggered backlash from TVK workers and fans. A TVK functionary filed a police complaint seeking action, while Trisha's supporters protested the comments in Madurai

Karnataka is examining legal options, including approaching the Supreme Court, after the Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld releasing 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The state said it would assess the order comprehensively before deciding further action

Former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider military service as a meaningful career, saying the younger generation is searching for purpose. Speaking at a book launch in Coimbatore, he described wearing the military uniform as a higher purpose

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other State-run bodies. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay thanked all parties for supporting the resolution

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to move a special Assembly resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu mandatory as the first song at government functions. The move follows controversy over Vande Mataram’s rendition before the state invocation at official events

Paddy farmers in Chenbagaramanputhoor, Kanyakumari district, are struggling with the spread of wild rice weed, which has affected nearly 150 acres and raised cultivation costs. Farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government and Agriculture Department to provide immediate control measures and technical assistance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chaired a meeting of MPs on the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise on Saturday, but the DMK and AIADMK boycotted it. The opposition parties called the meeting a “farce” and “drama”, questioning its necessity

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on Tamil Nadu government’s plea challenging a Madras High Court ruling that conversion to Islam alone cannot qualify a person for Backward Class (Muslim) reservation. The case concerns eligibility for community certificates after religious conversion