"tamil-nadu"

Tamil Nadu has launched the "Anywhere Registration" system allowing citizens to register eligible documents online without visiting sub-registrar offices. Once approved, digitally signed documents will be delivered online and via WhatsApp, streamlining property and loan-related registration processes

Four former AIADMK ministers, including Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Chennai, marking a major setback for the opposition. The defections highlight ongoing internal turmoil in AIADMK following its poor electoral performance and rising influence of the ruling party

The Supreme Court directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare and implement a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It also ordered action against 118 government employees found occupying forest land and stressed ecological restoration and strict compliance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Tiruchirappalli for a public meeting to thank voters after recent elections. The visit follows political realignments in the state, with defections from AIADMK to TVK reshaping regional politics

Krishna River water released from Andhra Pradesh’s Kandaleru Reservoir has begun reaching Chennai via the Telugu Ganga canal, improving reservoir levels amid summer demand. Despite initial delays due to canal issues, inflow is expected to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply

  Tamil Nadu CM Joseph C. Vijay visits New Delhi Wednesday to meet PM Modi and FM Sitharaman, seeking financial aid and project approvals. His trip follows TVK’s historic electoral debut, forming a coalition government after winning 108 Assembly seats 

C Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu project proposal, alleging it violates Cauvery tribunal and Supreme Court rulings. He expressed concern over the project’s impact on Tamil Nadu farmers dependent on Cauvery waters

The Cauvery Management Authority meets in New Delhi to discuss Tamil Nadu’s water needs and Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam proposal. Farmers await clarity on water release for Kuruvai cultivation, while rainfall and reservoir levels will shape decisions on interstate water-sharing obligations

C Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting on Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, directing expedited legal measures to protect Tamil Nadu’s water rights and farmers’ interests following recent court developments and Karnataka’s groundbreaking ceremony announcement

Following outrage over the Coimbatore sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed police to fast-track investigations, ensure strict punishment for culprits, strengthen women and child safety measures, and expedite trials in sexual crime cases

Tamil Nadu began their title defence with emphatic wins in both men’s and women’s divisions, while Telangana crushed Assam 67-31 in Level II. The 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry showcased strong state performances on day one

A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, triggering outrage across Tamil Nadu. Police arrested the main accused and an accomplice within 24 hours. Chief Minister Vijay promised strict punishment, while opposition parties accused the government of failing to maintain law and order

The Election Commission has announced the Rajya Sabha election for a vacant Tamil Nadu seat on June 18 following C Ve Shanmugam’s resignation after his Assembly victory. The poll gains significance as it marks the first Upper House contest under the TVK-led government.

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet with 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, marking the party’s return after nearly 60 years. The expansion brings the Cabinet strength to 33, with minority and women representation included

A controversy erupted after the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was sung last at Tamil Nadu’s ministerial swearing-in ceremony. Left parties demanded priority for the anthem, blaming Governor-led protocols. The state government clarified it had no role in the sequence arrangement

The Tamil Nadu government carried out a major IAS reshuffle, transferring over 10 senior officers and appointing new secretaries for key departments including Municipal Administration, Water Resources, Energy, Transport, Rural Development, and Public Works to streamline administrative functioning across the state

The Tamil Nadu government announced that Class 10 public examination results will be declared on May 20 for nearly nine lakh students, while schools will reopen on June 1 and teacher training for the revised curriculum will be conducted until June 3

CBSE will implement the NEP 2020 three-language formula for Class 9 from July 2026, requiring students to study three languages, including two Indian languages. The policy revives debates over multilingual education, English classification, languages, and Tamil Nadu’s opposition to Hindi

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay is preparing a major cabinet expansion after assuming office on May 10. Alliance partners, including Congress and other supporting factions, are likely to get ministerial berths as the government finalises a 34-member cabinet structure

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has allotted key portfolios to his cabinet after Governor approval. Vijay retains major departments including home and administration, while ministers such as K.A. Sengottaiyan and others take charge of finance, health, rural development, and infrastructure