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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

Tamil Nadu observed the eighth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Friday. DMK president M K Stalin led state-wide tributes, describing his father as the architect of modern Tamil Nadu whose political and cultural legacy endures

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute in the hope of a positive outcome but reiterated that his government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu's water rights or opposition to the Mekedatu project

The Tamil Nadu government has launched the 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme to train women farmers in agricultural drone operations. The initiative includes professional training, pilot licences and subsidised drones for selected women, aiming to boost technology-driven farming and rural employment opportunities

The Mullaperiyar dam dispute has resurfaced after Tamil Nadu reiterated its plan to raise the reservoir's water level. Kerala has sought fresh talks with Tamil Nadu while maintaining that only a new dam can address long-standing safety concerns

Tamil Nadu's TVK government presented its first Agriculture Budget for 2026-27, announcing missions for soil conservation, pulses, oilseeds and millets, alongside an AI-powered farmer app, quality paddy seed subsidies and measures aimed at boosting productivity and farmers' incomes

Tamil Nadu's 2026-27 Agriculture Budget is expected to announce measures on crop loan waivers, procurement incentives, climate resilience, irrigation and farm infrastructure. Farmers are also awaiting higher support for crop prices, mechanisation and long-term strategies to boost productivity and incomes

Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for Coimbatore, Theni, Tirunelveli and the Nilgiris on Thursday and Friday due to a weak atmospheric circulation. Moderate showers are expected across several Tamil Nadu districts through Sunday, including Chennai and adjoining areas

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

The TVK government in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to establish 'Arivagam', an AI and innovation city, in the Revised Budget 2026-27. The Budget also proposes a new industrial policy, mobile geriatric healthcare units and welfare measures for transgender persons

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the TVK government's first Budget, praising Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for ending alleged tender "cuts." The Budget reiterated opposition to NEET, urged its abolition, and highlighted financial recovery measures alongside reforms promoting transparency in public tenders

DMK MLA G V Markandeyan was released on conditional bail after his arrest over alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Following his release, he accused the government of authoritarianism and vowed that the DMK would continue to raise its voice in the Assembly

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail after police questioning in connection with a registered case. The Madras High Court directed his release, while the arrest triggered protests by DMK cadres across several parts of the State

The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin would not be remanded and would be released on station bail after questioning. The court subsequently closed his anticipatory bail petition

Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over an alleged obscene remark linked to actor Trisha. Booked under multiple legal provisions, his arrest triggered statewide DMK protests, while the party moved court for anticipatory bail and TVK approached the NCW

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka failed to release its due share of Cauvery water. Claiming the CWRC allocation was inadequate, the state sought directions to secure timely release of 26.954 TMC of water