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CEC Gyanesh Kumar called Booth Level Officers the foundation of Indian democracy while interacting with poll officials and youth delegates in Chennai. At an ECI regional conference, he stressed accurate electoral rolls, voter awareness, informed voting and grassroots electoral preparedness

Tamil Nadu intensified efforts to rescue residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal, while an Erode family sought information about an elderly couple missing since Tuesday. The couple had travelled to Kailash on August 14, and their son has headed towards Kathmandu

Political parties, traders and transport operators in Tamil Nadu’s Gudalur constituency called a two-day strike on August 27-28, demanding stronger action against wild animal attacks. The protest follows two suspected tiger attack deaths and growing public concern over safety

Puthiya Tamilagam founder K. Krishnasamy has questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s silence on the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking a detailed Assembly statement on the State’s position on Cauvery, Mekedatu, Mullaperiyar and Palar water disputes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay congratulated teachers Thangaraj and Amudha after their selection for the National Teachers’ Award. The educators will receive the honour from the President during Teachers’ Day celebrations, recognising their contribution to education and student development

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