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The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw all police cases registered against students who participated in anti-NEET protests. The move, announced by School Education Minister Rajmohan, follows the Chief Minister's directive and is expected to benefit students booked during demonstrations
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The Tamil Nadu government will withdraw all cases registered against students who protested against the NEET examination, School Education Minister A Rajmohan said. The decision follows Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's directive, with further details expected to be announced soon
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PMK president Dr Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to cancel the Mamallan Reservoir project, citing environmental risks and threats to 5,000 fishing families. He said the estuary ecosystem protects coastal areas, supports marine life and acts as a natural buffer against storms
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The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish 12 mini taluk offices with e-seva centres across Chennai to speed up revenue certificate services. The initiative aims to reduce congestion at existing taluk offices, improve accessibility and ensure faster processing of public applications
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Tamil Nadu is expected to receive water from Karnataka's Kabini reservoir by Monday after heavy rainfall boosted inflows, prompting a 12,000-cusec release. The water is likely to reach Mettur by Tuesday or Wednesday, offering relief to Cauvery delta farmers before the cropping season
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged all Tamil and national parties to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, alleging it is a BJP conspiracy to reduce Tamil Nadu's political influence and warning that supporting it would betray the state's future
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students for a "corrupt" examination system, alleging repeated paper leaks and cancelled tests ruined careers. He said students need accountability, not forgiveness, after meeting bereaved families in Tamil Nadu
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DMK president M K Stalin criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over the Mekedatu dam dispute, accusing him of pursuing a failed solo approach with Karnataka and demanding an immediate all-party meeting to formulate a united strategy on the Cauvery issue
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The Supreme Court granted interim anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in the TASMAC corruption case, staying his arrest subject to conditions. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and posted the matter for hearing after three weeks
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph to postpone his August 3 Bengaluru visit amid protests over the Cauvery water release order. He stressed dialogue, defended the Mekedatu project and announced an all-party meeting
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Pro-Kannada organisations announced a Karnataka bandh on August 13 to protest the CWMA's directive to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, claiming the state faces water scarcity and farmers would be adversely affected
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DMK president M K Stalin criticised the TVK government for denying permission to the Dravidar Kazhagam's anti-NEET and EWS quota campaign, alleging collusion with the BJP. The DK postponed its proposed statewide two-wheeler rally and said it would pursue legal remedies
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The Centre informed the Lok Sabha that no proposal from the Tamil Nadu government seeking financial assistance for the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar River Link Project is under consideration. It said the project's DPR was completed in 2020 by the National Water Development Agency
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Tamil Nadu CBCID arrested four persons in an alleged ₹100 crore temple land fraud case involving Dhandapani Swamy Mutt linked to Palani temple. Investigators allege forged documents were used to transfer property illegally and are probing possible involvement of officials
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to relax restrictions on the inter-state transport of stone aggregates, warning the curbs could delay national highway projects and affect key infrastructure linking the Vizhinjam port and southern India
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deny approval for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment, while seeking protection of downstream states' water rights
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The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted access to Neelakurinji blooming sites in Gudalur after large crowds flocked to witness the rare 12-year flowering. Officials cited ecological sensitivity, elephant movement, and legal protection, warning against trespassing, flower plucking, and habitat disturbance
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A 16-year-old Class 11 student in Cuddalore district is fighting for her life after allegedly being stabbed in the neck by a man whose repeated advances she rejected. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the absconding accused
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu on August 1, the state unit announced. The visit comes amid heightened political activity, with party leaders saying it aims to energise workers and reinforce the Congress' commitment to democracy, social justice and youth issues
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Two people were killed and another critically injured after a powerful explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating from an agricultural shed in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the blast
