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TVK will hold its second alliance coordination meeting in Chennai on Wednesday amid tensions with Congress and a boycott by Left parties. The meeting will discuss formalising the coalition, a Common Minimum Programme and steering committee, while tensions over Vijay's national ambitions persist
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Karnataka has sharply reduced Cauvery water releases to Tamil Nadu by 57 per cent, cutting discharge from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs to 5,200 cusecs amid weakening rainfall and declining inflows in the upper catchment areas.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay targeted the previous DMK regime over alleged corruption in TASMAC, citing ED findings on an alleged organised network involved in extortion and tender manipulation. He also highlighted alleged political interference in official transfers and postings
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay attacked the DMK over alleged corruption, citing the Sarkaria Commission report, Veeranam pipeline project and ED allegations. He also warned against derogatory remarks targeting women and defended his political commitment to public service
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Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements
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A ruling TVK functionary, Kannan, was hacked to death by an armed gang in Chennai's Besant Nagar, with police arresting five suspects. A history-sheeter, Kannan was allegedly killed over previous enmity. The murder triggered Opposition criticism of Tamil Nadu's law and order
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DVAC officials searched premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 people during his tenure. DMK chief M K Stalin condemned the searches as politically motivated, while the government rejected the allegation
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The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board plans a major digital overhaul to speed up government teacher recruitment. Proposed reforms include one-time registration, digital certificate storage and verification, online roster processing, candidate dashboards and improved assistance, while examinations will continue under the existing system
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Tamil Nadu police booked an employment agent after domestic worker Vanitha was rescued in Kuwait following an SOS video alleging torture, starvation and unpaid wages. Her mother filed a complaint, alleging the agent deceived her about the safety of overseas employment
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced another Rs 3 per litre hike in the milk procurement price, taking it to Rs 44. The move is expected to benefit nearly 3.16 lakh dairy farmers supplying milk through cooperative societies
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Tamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar said Congress ministers would resign if coalition partner TVK does not support Rahul Gandhi as the 2029 Prime Ministerial candidate. His remarks come amid growing calls within TVK to project Chief Minister Vijay for the post
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Tea growers in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris are facing an unprecedented production decline due to a 55 per cent southwest monsoon rainfall deficit. Green leaf output has fallen sharply, while low procurement prices and rising irrigation costs are worsening farmers’ financial difficulties
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Friction has emerged between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Congress after posters and videos projected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate. Congress leaders reportedly fear the campaign could confuse the alliance’s national positioning and undermine plans to promote Rahul Gandhi
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay urged the younger generation to make sports and physical exercise part of their daily lives. In his National Sports Day message, he highlighted their role in building discipline, confidence, leadership, perseverance and team spirit
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Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims who survived devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal have returned to Chennai. The survivors recounted their harrowing escape from the Rasuwagadhi region, including a difficult trek to safety before being flown back to India.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged the Madras High Court to vacate its interim order restraining bye-election notifications for five constituencies. He also sought dismissal of a PIL challenging the proposed polls, calling it a “proxy war” against public interest
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Tamil film producers have indefinitely postponed their planned September 1 strike following an assurance from Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan that the Chief Minister would be apprised of their concerns and tripartite talks would be facilitated after the ongoing Assembly session
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A 65-year-old plantation worker from Tamil Nadu was killed after being attacked by a herd of wild elephants in Idukki’s Thalakkulam near Poopara. Relatives later blocked NH-85 demanding action, but ended the protest after officials assured compensation from the Forest Department
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar urged young and first-time voters to uphold democratic values, make informed choices and promote voter literacy. At an ECI conference in Chennai, nearly 1,000 students and educators discussed Electoral Literacy Clubs, ECINET, electoral preparedness and transparency
