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CWRC Asks Karnataka To Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu for 15 Days

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 13 a plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government seeking directions to Karnataka for the immediate release of its share of Cauvery water

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 4:48 pm

4 tonne of banned gutka, pan masala destroyed in Namakkal

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 4:46 pm

Tamil Nadu Petro Products consolidated net profit rises 127.26% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 68.08% to Rs 777.92 crore

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Chiyaan Vikram deletes reel with monkey after forest department enquiry over exotic species, know whole matter

Ponniyin Selvan actor Chiyaan Vikram shared an Instagram reel on Sunday in which he was seen cuddling and playing with a Lar gibbon. The video was taken down around 24 hours later, following reports that the Tamil Nadu Forest Department had initiated an enquiry concerning the animal.

India TV 11 Aug 2026 4:33 pm

90-year-old Co-optex gets a Gen Z makeover with launch of Vetri Thari

In 1935, this was the largest federation and the leading handloom society in south India.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

TNPL Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Paper Limited (TNPL) has Recruits 3 Medical Officer Posts. Candidates with MBBS / MD Can Apply on or before 12-02-2025.

FreeJobAlert 11 Aug 2026 3:32 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution; DMK, AIADMK Back Move, BJP MLA Walks Out

The resolution seeks to scrap NEET in Tamil Nadu and allow undergraduate medical admissions based on Class 12 marks.

The LogicaI Indian 11 Aug 2026 3:21 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw FCRA Amendment Bill

Tamil Nadu Assembly urged the Union Government to withdraw the Bill in its present form and undertake comprehensive consultations with all the stakeholders

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

Kamal Haasan lauds unanimous Tamil Nadu resolution on State Song

Kamal Haasan welcomed Tamil Nadu Assemblys unanimous resolution mandating Tamil Thai Vazhthu as the first song at government events and public functions. He called the move commendable and urged the state to stand firm on its rights

Mid Day 11 Aug 2026 3:05 pm

Lower Bhavani farmers resume protest seeking G.O. for release of water

Last week, over 500 farmers had assembled at Erode Collectorate, urging the government to release water into the LBP canal to save standing crops; they had temporarily called off the protest after the DROs assurance that a G.O. would be issued for the release of water

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

TN assembly urges Centre to withdraw FCRA bill, scrap NEET

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed two significant resolutions: one opposing the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns about its impact on charitable and minority-run institutions, and another urging the Union government to scrap NEET, arguing it undermines social justice and opportunities for disadvantaged students.

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 2:33 pm

Resolution Calling NEET Against Social Justice Passed In Tamil Nadu Assembly

Bhojarajan questioned why the state government was not focusing on providing coaching facilities to students instead of seeking the abolition of the examination.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

Coal Ministry panel to review Tamil Nadus request for linkage extension for Ennore TPS

The Standing Linkage Committee will consider a one-year extension after delays in finalising the tender for Tamil Nadus 660-MW Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 2:12 pm

Trisha Taunts To Target Vijay: After Stalin Jr, This Time It Is AIADMK Leader

Tamil Nadu awaits to see when Vijay's 'beloved' Trisha will be appointed as Deputy Chief Minister, the AIADMK leader said at a party event.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 2:03 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker's anti-abortion remark sparks massive row, Health Minister clarifies comment

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar has sparked a massive row with his anti-abortion remarks. Prabhakar recently took part in an anti-abortion rally and spoke against abortion. During the gathering, which explicitly criticised the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act), Prabhakar reportedly echoed global anti-abortion sentiments by declaring that life begins at conception. The Speaker's presence and rhetoric at the rally drew sharp criticism from progressive voices and rights advocates, especially online. I consider this an event expressing the belief that every unborn child has dignity, the Speaker was quouted as saying by media reports.

India TV 11 Aug 2026 1:44 pm

TVK Moves Resolution Against Centre's FCRA Amendment Bill

TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday introduced a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly urging the Union government to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in its present form

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 1:40 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking abolition of NEET, BJP stages walkout

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Union government to scrap NEET. This resolution advocates for UG medical course admissions based on class 12 marks. It stated that NEET undermines opportunities for rural and disadvantaged students. Most parties supported the resolution, while the BJP MLA opposed it. The assembly then adopted the resolution after discussions and expunging remarks.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 1:17 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts resolution seeking abolition of NEET for undergraduate medical courses

BJP MLA M. Bhojarajan opposed the resolution and staged a walkout before the voting

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 1:16 pm

Flipkart expands Tamil Nadu footprint with focus on digital commerce, tech and supply chain

The company said nearly 70,000 sellers from Tamil Nadu are using its platform to access customers nationwide, with businesses ranging from Tiruppur's knitwear cluster and textile hubs in Erode and Salem to Kancheepuram's silk weavers and artisan communities in Thanjavur.

Your Story 11 Aug 2026 1:02 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Sengottaiyan and O. Panneerselvam trade barbs over political switch, leaders photographs in shirt pockets

The two leaders, who were once in the AIADMK, bantered over their recent changes in political allegiance during a debate in the Assembly

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:45 pm

Motor insurance bills could feel the pinch as insurers crack down on third-party fraud

Motor insurers are intensifying efforts to curb third-party claim fraud as rising court awards and more uninsured vehicles increase pressure on the segment, potentially affecting insurance costs. Go Digit secured a Madras High Court order for district-level probes in Tamil Nadu into fraudulent claims, while insurers also face higher liabilities following a recent Supreme Court ruling on compensation.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:38 pm

Flipkart deepens Tamil Nadu partnership, expands digital commerce, tech, supply-chain footprint

Flipkart says that nearly 70,000 sellers from TN are using its platform to access customers nationwide, reflecting Tamil Nadus importance in the e-commerce giants long-term growth story

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

Centre makes a subtle change to stance on Karnataka needing Tamil Nadus consent for Mekedatu

Centre told Rajya Sabha on Monday that the CWMA had been mandated with the responsibility of playing the role of a regulator and implementer of the award as modified by the Supreme Court

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

How can caste appellations exist in names of streets, roads in Tamil Nadu even in 2026, asks Madras High Court

Justice N. Ramesh raises the question after coming across Pallar Street in an FIR registered by Sendhamangalam police in Namakkal district

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:09 pm

Tamil Nadu Devotees Fulfil Vows Covering Themselves in Mud

The festival of the Sri Sakthi Mariamman temple, located in Karungulam village, near Kamudi, began with the hoisting of the flag

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 11:59 am

Tamil Nadu: Quarry Owners Seek Govt Approval For Inter-State Mineral Transport

Quarry Owners urged the government to withdraw the ban and allow inter-state transportation of minor minerals subject to the existing legal provisions.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 11:17 am

No Directive To Push Tamil Thai Vazhthu To The End, Centre Tells Madras High Court

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not directed that Tamil Nadus State song, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, be sung only after the national song Vande Mataram and the national anthem at official events, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) A.R.L. Sundaresan told the Madras High Court on Monday, 10 August 2026, as reported in The Hindu. [] The post No Directive To Push Tamil Thai Vazhthu To The End, Centre Tells Madras High Court appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 11 Aug 2026 10:43 am

Joseph Vijay Takes Bold Step Towards Fiscal Discipline; Slashes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays government has taken a significant step towards fiscal discipline by substantially revising down the states projected expenditure on pensions and related benefits. According to a government document dated 6 August 2026, the provision for pension-related expenditure has been reduced by 14,003.32 crore, from 57,207.16 crore to 43,203.81 crore [] The post Joseph Vijay Takes Bold Step Towards Fiscal Discipline; Slashes 14,000 Crore From Projected Pension-Related Expenditure appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 11 Aug 2026 10:29 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly to Present Special Proposals Against NEET and FCRA Amendments

Chennai, August 11: The Tamil Nadu Assembly will present two special government proposals on Tuesday. One proposal will oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), while the other will challenge the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) by the central government. Through these proposals, the Tamil Nadu government aims to express ... Read more Tamil Nadu Assembly to Present Special Proposals Against NEET and FCRA Amendments

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolutions opposing NEET, FCRA Amendment Bill

As the NEET system severely affects students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the TN Assembly is set to pass a resolution urging the Union government to abolish the uniform NEET system for UG medical admissions

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 9:45 am

Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats and Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu Until August 16

Chennai, August 11: The Regional Meteorological Center has issued a warning for moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in districts adjacent to the Western Ghats and parts of Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, a low-pressure area, referred to as a trough, has formed at lower atmospheric levels over the coastal ... Read more Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats and Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu Until August 16

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 9:10 am

Sue Udhayakumar for Slur Against CM, Trisha, TVK Lodges Police Complaint

Mr Udhayakumar allegedly made the remarks while addressing AIADMK cadres at a Jayalalithaa Peravai meeting in Thoothukudi on August 8, while criticising the Tamil Nadu governments failure to get Karnataka to release the Cauvery water ordered by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 7:50 am

Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist IPO opens today: Why SBI Securities, Anand Rathi recommend Subscribe

The IPO opens at a price band of 133-140 a share, after the company raised 465 crore from anchor investors ahead of the issue

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 7:45 am

Domestic tractor sales jump 21% in July

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 4:00 am

State song be sung first at all events: Tamil Nadu Assembly

The Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously adopted a resolution for Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu. This song must be sung first at all state functions and events. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay stated that cultural and linguistic rights would not be compromised. The resolution follows a recent central government directive on Vande Mataram. This action reflects the nation's principle of unity in diversity.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 1:20 am

No mandate to sing Tamil Thai Vazhthu last: Centre tells HC

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 1:18 am

Cauvery Committee, Authority to meet on Tuesday to review water situation

As on date, the combined storage of four reservoirs in Karnataka was around 88 tmc ft. against the total capacity of 114.57 tmc ft.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:47 am

Chennai roads crumble as re-laying remains on hold

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 12:42 am

Rooftop gardens reduce heat by several degrees in Chennai, says study

The study finds that the gardens reduced roof surface temperaturesby eight to 12C; rooms beneath the gardens were found to be 1C or 2C cooler than those beneath exposed roofs

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:41 am

Petroleum dealers condemn police harassment over digital transactions

TNPDA president says that OMCs dealers will be forced to consider suspension of all digital payment modes and card transactions if the harassment continues

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Six key GST officials in Chennai transferred

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:03 am

Andhra to hold investor meets in key Tamil Nadu cities to woo companies

Andhra Pradesh is stepping up competition with Tamil Nadu for investments by holding its first investor roadshows in Chennai and Coimbatore. The state is targeting textiles, manufacturing and automotive companies as it pursues a more aggressive investment strategy.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:02 am

T.N. governments proposed four-year undergraduate programme faces resistance from students, faculty

Many allege that the move smacks of duality in the governments stand on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 11:58 pm

Rain brings Chennai traffic to a crawl

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:58 pm

HC notice to govt on preventive detention of Arasakumar

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

VOC Port secures energy certification

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:46 pm

A R Rahmans son Ameen hurt in car crash

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:21 pm

Five trucks gutted in blaze at workshop near petrol bunk

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Mettupalayam-Coimbatore MEMU trains get four additional cars

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Tamil Nadu Salt Producers Demand Lease Renewal, Seek Chief Ministers Intervention

Chennai, August 10: Salt producers working on state government land near Kalpakkam in the Thirukazhukundram taluk and Kadambadi have demanded the renewal of their leases. They have appealed to Chief Minister Vijay for intervention to expedite the process. Producers argue that prolonged delays could adversely affect hundreds of families dependent on this traditional industry. Initially, ... Read more Tamil Nadu Salt Producers Demand Lease Renewal, Seek Chief Ministers Intervention

Morningstar 10 Aug 2026 10:10 pm

TVS Supply Chain posts Q1 PAT at 23cr

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

SC agrees to Tamil Nadu govt plea to hear Cauvery water dispute early

Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, for Tamil Nadu, highlighted the deficit in allocation of the river water has left farmers in a perilous situation.

The Hindu Businessline 10 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

5 States, led by Tamil Nadu, accounts for over 80% of gold loan, reveals PSB data

According to data annexed with written reply by Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Pankaj Chaudhary, total gold loan outstanding for Public Sector Banks was over Rs 11.31 lakh crore

The Hindu Businessline 10 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Tamil Nadu raises paddy, sugarcane incentives to record levels

This is the first time in history that the State government has increased the subsidy amount for paddy by more than 156 in a single year, he said.

The Hindu Businessline 10 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

Eight-yr-old boy dies from snake bite

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Meghalaya clubbed with Mizoram, TN

Shillong, Aug 10: Meghalaya will begin their Junior Boys National Football Championship 2026-27 (Tier 1) campaign for the Dr BC Roy Trophy on September 1 against Tamil Nadu, according to fixtures published by the All India Football Federation. Meghalaya have been drawn in Group C with Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Maharashtra. All the Tier 1 [] The post Meghalaya clubbed with Mizoram, TN & Maharashtra in Junior Boys BC Roy Trophy first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 10 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Woman talking on phone falls off terrace, dies

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Activists question Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakars participation in pro-life rally

They contend that a constitutional office-holder taking part in such an event could set a wrong precedent on womens reproductive autonomy

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Milky Mist raises 465cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

Centre did not push Tamil Thai Vazhthu to the last, Additional Solicitor General tells Madras High Court

He says, the Centre has only issued instructions about the order in which the national song and national anthem must be sung and spoken nothing about the State song

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 8:38 pm

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will be implemented as soon as Centre sanctions borrowing of 11,000 crore, says Marie Wilson

Until then, we have decided to give an interim payout to those who retired or are retiring on or after January 1, 2026. We will implement the scheme as soon as the Union government accords sanction, says the Finance Minister

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 8:26 pm