SC seeks ECI's response on MDMK's plea against SIR in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea against Tamil Nadu's electoral roll revision. Several political parties have also approached the apex court challenging this exercise. The Special Intensive Revision aims to update voter lists across several states. This process could potentially disenfranchise voters without due process. The final voter list is scheduled for publication on February 7, 2026.
Padur residents seek retrieval of temple land from private college
Panchayat president Thara Sudhakar said petitions had been submitted over the years by various panchayat presidents and residents to retrieve the lands measuring around six acres.
SC suggests introducing CBSE's third language in Class 5 or 6 instead of Class 9
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the introduction of a third language from Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, saying it could increase students' stress levels. It was hearing a plea related to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Tamil Nadu on Thursday
Sivakarthikeyan meets TN CM Vijay pens sweet note on their brotherhood
Actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan, who called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, has said that the brotherhood and the bond between them continues
BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan urges Tamil Nadu CM to ensure receipt of Cauvery water from Karnataka
Referring to reports that Karnataka has declined to share water from Cauvery due to Tamil Nadu, Ms. Srinivasan contended that it was an indication that the rights of Tamil Nadu was being undermined gradually.
Watch: Tamil Nadu will get an international sports stadium within three years: Aadhav Arjuna
TNLEA 2026 rank list released at tnlea.com: Direct link to download here
The Directorate of Technical Education has released the Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry Admissions 2026 rank list. Eligible candidates can now check their ranks by logging into the official website. Special counselling for TNLEA 2026 has also begun for eligible candidates. This counselling process facilitates direct admission to engineering programs for diploma holders. Candidates must complete all required steps within the given schedule to secure their seats.
SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking expeditious disposal of Tamil Nadu election petitions
The Supreme Court declined a petition for faster disposal of election disputes. It refused to direct the Madras High Court to expedite 54 election petitions. The court stated that entertaining such a plea would set a bad precedent. Petitioners were granted liberty to approach the High Court directly for relief. The plea sought disposal within six months as per the Representation of the People Act.
Man arrested for spreading false information about Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister on social media
On July 13, 2026, several social media posts claimed, without evidence, that temple land worth around 100 crore had been illegally transferred to one of the Ministers relatives.
Tamil Nadu school holiday update 2026: Schools and colleges to remain closed on July 28 and August 3
Tamil Nadu students in Tenkasi and Namakkal districts will receive local holidays on July 28 and August 3, 2026, due to regional festivals. Tenkasi has declared a holiday for the Sankarankovil Aadi Thapasu festival, which attracts lakhs of devotees, while Namakkal has announced a holiday for Valvil Orivizha. August 3 also coincides with Aadi Perukku celebrations, a monsoon festival associated with rivers, water resources and agricultural prosperity.
TN political parties condemn custodial death of differently-abled inmate
Water shortage shrinks kuruvai coverage by nearly 1 lakh acres
Undertrial prisoner dies in Puzhal jail
Centre clears 6-month extension for TN chief secretary
Greater Chennai Corporation suspends 6 officials on corruption charges
In a significant crackdown on corruption, six officials from the Greater Chennai Corporation are facing potential suspension and removal due to serious allegations of bribery and fund misappropriation. Among them, a zonal health officer submitted fraudulent bills for medical equipment purchases, while a senior entomologist was suspended for taking bribes related to job placements.
Heatwave Alert Issued for 19 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Chennai Faces Humidity Challenges
Chennai, July 16: A severe heatwave continues to grip Tamil Nadu. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert on Thursday for 19 districts in the state. The warning indicates that intense sunlight, rising temperatures, and high humidity could lead to health issues related to heat. According to the IMD, districts such as Madurai, Tirupattur, ... Read more Heatwave Alert Issued for 19 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Chennai Faces Humidity Challenges
Tamil Nadus TVK Government Set to Approve First Full Budget Today
Chennai, July 16: The Tamil Nadu government led by the TVK party is poised to approve its first full budget today. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will preside over a crucial cabinet meeting at the state secretariat, where the budget for 2026-27 will be finalized. This budget is expected to be presented in the Tamil ... Read more Tamil Nadus TVK Government Set to Approve First Full Budget Today
TNTET Answer Key 2026: The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, has released the TNTET 2026 tentative answer key for Paper I and Paper II examinations conducted on July 4 and July 5, 2026. Candidates can access the answer key through the official TRB website and raise objections using the online objection tracker from July 15 to July 22, 2026. Objections must include supporting evidence from standard books and cannot be submitted through offline modes.
'Bouquet eh pudinga CM': Sivakarthikeyan meets Vijay
Actor Sivakarthikeyan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay before his film's release. He shared photographs and a heartfelt note about the meaningful meeting. Fans recalled iconic dialogues from Vijay's film 'GOAT' in their responses. Meanwhile, 'Jana Nayagan' received its 'A' certificate from the CBFC. The film's confirmed runtime is three hours and three minutes.
TVK Sacks Panchayat Leader Veerasamy Over Viral Bribe Video
This comes on the same day the Tamil Nadu government issued a strict directive requiring all public offices, boards, and state-run corporations to prominently display bilingual anti-corruption notice boards.
Low water level in Mullaperiyar raising concern in both States
The low storage impacts not only Kerala but also neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu; it has hit farming activities and may soon pose a threat to tourism and drinking water distribution in the Kumily and Chakkupallom panchayats
Auto exports power ahead in Q1 despite W Asia tensions
Maruti exports more than all other PV exporters combined
Workers are yet to feel AI compensation premium: Report
Agnikul believes reusability can reduce costs up to 80%
Revelling in the power of visual politics
How image and digital strategy power Tamil Nadu CM Vijays politics
Tamil Nadu Supports Keralas Anti-Drug Campaign, Promises Increased Border Surveillance
Chennai, July 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assured full support for Keralas intensified anti-drug campaign during a meeting with Keralas Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday. The primary aim of this meeting was to strengthen coordination between the states, particularly along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, to combat drug trafficking and distribution. Speaking ... Read more Tamil Nadu Supports Keralas Anti-Drug Campaign, Promises Increased Border Surveillance
Redeveloped Park suburban station to be opened by PM on Friday
Tamil Nadu adds 950 MBBS seats for 2026-27 academic year
This increase will take the total number of MBBS seats in 78 colleges in the State to 13,999
Kabaddi coach held for sexual assault of 17-yr-old girl
Madras HC seeks response from state, Union govts on shrimp hatcheries along CRZ
Ex-minister E V Velu quizzed by DVAC for five hours in highways case
Centre clears 6-month extension for TN CS
TVK sacks party functionary facing corruption charges
Another fake drug manufacturing unit busted in Puducherry, One held
SC dismisses Tamil Nadu government's plea against ex-DMK Minister EV Velu
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order. This order shields former minister EV Velu from coercive action. The High Court had previously directed Velu to join the ongoing investigation. The state government argued against the blanket embargo on arrest. Velu's counsel stated prosecution followed a change in Tamil Nadu's government.
Panchayat president belonging to TVK arrested for taking bribe
He was arrested after a video went viral on social media, where the accused Veerasamy was seen accepting a bribe of 1.3 lakh from a contractor
Palani mutt land registration null and void, rules Madras HC
Repeated intimacy doesnt mean consensual relationship, rules Madras high court
The court also cautioned youngsters and their families against romance fraud and asked them to exercise utmost caution while getting into online or tech-facilitated relationships.
TVK govt will fall in few months, EPS tells AIADMK functionaries
HC orders notices to Vijayabaskar, Leemarose for reply in election petitions
IAS officers reshuffled in Tamil Nadu: J. Radhakrishnan, Supriya Sahu transferred
P. Umanath, formerly Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, is posted as Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce, replacing Nirmal Raj
NGOs seek probe into Kudankulam file leak
Highways department scraps Chennai Metro wing over inefficiency, reviews past projects
TN govt transfers senior IAS officers including Supriya Sahu, J Radhakrishnan, Umanath
Additional chief secretary Supriya Sahu, who headed the environment, climate change and forests department, has been posted to entrepreneurship, development and innovation institute as its commissioner. Sahu is replaced by senior officer Kakarla Usha who is secretary of the public and rehabilitation department.
TN bureaucrat Arun Roy now CMD of TNEB in a series of IAS reshuffle
Roy will also function as Chairman, Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation and Tamil Nadu Green Corporation
Man gets 10 years jail for abducting, sexually assaulting girl
GCC extends special property tax collection camps till July 31
Tamil Nadu is well placed to benefit from MPMS with around 38-40 per cent of Indias smartphone shipments originating from Kanchipuram and Chengalpet districts.
3-magnitude earthquake strikes Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri; tremors felt in parts of Karnataka
A magnitude-3 earthquake struck Krishnagiri district on Wednesday evening. Mild tremors were felt in parts of the district and adjoining Karnataka areas. The quake occurred at 7:52 PM at a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located in the Denkanikottai-Hosur region near the border. Officials reported no immediate damage to property or injuries.
Mild tremor rocks TNs Krishnagiri district
Officials said the tremor may have been felt in and around Krishnagiri, Hosur and adjoining parts of Karnataka. No reports of damage or casualties have been received.
Supreme Court Upholds Interim Relief for E.V. Velu, Rejects Tamil Nadu Governments Appeal
New Delhi, July 15: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to intervene in the interim relief granted to E.V. Velu, the former highways minister of Tamil Nadu and DMK MLA, by the Madras High Court. This decision means that the High Courts order, which halted the Look Out Circular (LOC) against Velu and provided him ... Read more Supreme Court Upholds Interim Relief for E.V. Velu, Rejects Tamil Nadu Governments Appeal
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to chair Cabinet meeting on July 16 to deliberate on Budget announcements
The Cabinet is also likely to approve new industrial projects in the State
CPM distances itself from CPI, says TN political crisis not horse-trading
Cauvery Water Regulation Committee decides to wait till July 28 to review situation
Karnatakas representatives have argued that the State was not in a position to release the required quantum of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on the grounds that the Cauvery basin was facing water shortage
On December 6, 2024, UNESCO announced its Award of Distinction, recognising the Thukkachi restoration as an outstanding example of conserving a living heritage monument while preserving its historical authenticity.
For Tamil Nadu, Choudhury identified six sectors poised to benefit because of the states existing manufacturing strengths
Tamil Nadu: Urban Unemployment Rate Up To 6.6 Pc In June
The overall Unemployment Rate remained unchanged in June 2026 at 5.5 per cent compared to May 2026: Reports
Brigade deepens Chennai presence with three more Hotels
Vijay, Mohanlal To Share Stage For Anti-Drug Campaign: Kerala Minister
The announcement came after Chennithala discussed closer cooperation with Vijay to tackle drug trafficking across the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.
Tamil Nadu man found dead near Kuppam hill shrine; wife, child missing
Home Credit to acquire Varthana Finance for 967 crore
Centre extends service of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Sai Kumar by six months
The 1990-batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer was due to retire in August 2026
'Jana Nayagan' Canada bookings begin for VIP members
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' is set for a July 23 release. Advance ticket bookings have already commenced in the UK and Australia. Canadian VIP members receive priority for ticket purchases in the initial phase. The film has garnered significant international audience interest and sold many tickets. 'Jana Nayagan' has received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam called the measure excessively harsh on people living there for generations. It would affect around 98,000 people living there, he said.
Tamil Nadu Tops Among Global Hotspots for Climate-Related Sleep Loss in India
Chennai (93 hours), Mumbai (84 hours) and Kolkata (80 hours) registered the highest overall sleep loss among major metros, while Bengaluru recorded the strongest climate change signal (eight hours per year)
Hogenakkals Jaganmohini cave becomes visible as Cauvery water flow drops
The cave, which was created by carving a rock for the 1978 Telugu movie Jaganmohini directed by V Vittalacharya, has become a tourist attraction once again.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Dr. M. Sai Kumar Granted Six-Month Extension by Central Government
New Delhi, July 15: The Central Government has approved a six-month extension for Dr. M. Sai Kumar, the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu. Dr. Kumar, an IAS officer from the 1990 batch of the Tamil Nadu cadre, will continue in his role until February 28, 2027. The Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions Ministry issued the ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Dr. M. Sai Kumar Granted Six-Month Extension by Central Government
CPI has no plan to join TVK-led Tamil Nadu government: Veerapandian
Asked about reports that the Left partywas planning to join the government, Mr. Veerapandian told The Hindu that he had only said the party would join a government when the time came for the Left to assume power in Indian politics.
Palani mutt land registration case transferred to CB-CID
A sub-registrar and three others face charges for executing a fraudulent sale deed. This prime property belonging to the Palani Mutt is valued at approximately Rs 100 crore.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, discusses on Operation Toofan
The Kerala Minister calls for coordinated efforts to eradicate drug menace
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Files Released on Dark Web
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, is the largest of India's seven nuclear plants and central to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plans to expand the country's atomic energy capacity
Watch: Analysis: Should T.V.K. do away with freebies?
The profligacy of the successive governments has been a key factor that contributed to the very tight fiscal situation in Tamil Nadu. In the name of welfarism, they have been overindulgent in disbursing freebies. Unfortunately, the TVK too does not seem to have learnt any lesson from the experiences of its predecessors.
Nagercoil custodial death: PMK demands CBI probe
In the two months since the change of government in Tamil Nadu, four people have died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody, Anbumani Ramdoss charged
Operation Toofan: Kerala, Tamil Nadu join forces to boost anti-drug drive
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai seeking support for States ongoing anti-drug campaign
Jana Nayagan release date: Thalapathy Vijay's film Jana Nayagan will release worldwide on July 23, 2026. The movie faced significant delays due to certification issues and court battles. A major piracy leak in April 2026 caused substantial financial damage to the production. Directed by H Vinoth, the film features music by Anirudh Ravichander. This release is widely anticipated as Vijay's final screen appearance before politics.
SC Dismisses TN Govt Plea Against HC Relief to Former DMK Minister
Opposing the plea, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Velu, said he was being prosecuted after the change of power in Tamil Nadu
Spot Bribery? Tamil Nadu Asks Citizens to Report It on WhatsApp
The intervention comes after state audits revealed that multiple administrative branches had systematically ignored a series of similar anti-graft statutory mandates issued over twelve years
Cheaper, quicker and faster: British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury on India-UK CETA
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially entered into force. This landmark pact grants zero-duty market access for nearly ninety-nine percent of Indian exports. British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury hailed the agreement as a historic milestone. She emphasized the treaty will make doing business between the two countries cheaper and faster. Sectors like textiles and automotives in Tamil Nadu are expected to benefit significantly.
'Operation Toofan': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to join actor Mohanlal for anti-drug awareness event
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has extended a warm invitation to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who accepted and is set to join actor Mohanlal at an anti-drug awareness event. As the brand ambassador for Kerala's anti-drug initiative, Mohanlals association, combined with Vijay's presence, aims to amplify awareness regarding drug misuse, particularly among the youth. The Chief Minister pledged complete support for the program.
Sameera Group eyes Rs 500 crore fundraise to fuel pan-India expansion
Sameera group is seeking Rs 500 crore for its pan-India expansion plans. The Tamil Nadu-based conglomerate recently secured substantial funding from a real estate credit platform. This capital raise aims to support their integrated township development strategy across the country. Institutional capital is increasingly supporting quality developers in the maturing real estate market. The group's diverse business interests position them for significant future growth opportunities.
Tributes Paid to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on His Birth Anniversary
New Delhi, July 15: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid homage to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. In a post on the social media platform X, Governor Arlekar honored Kamaraj, stating, On the occasion of K. Kamarajs birth anniversary, I pay my respectful tribute to a ... Read more Tributes Paid to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on His Birth Anniversary
Tamil Nadus V. Senthil Balaji Denies Evading Law, Seeks Legal Protection
Chennai, July 15: Former Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar have written to the Triplicane police station, asserting that they are neither absconding nor attempting to evade the law. They have questioned the legal basis for their summons for questioning in connection with an alleged conspiracy to destabilize the previous ... Read more Tamil Nadus V. Senthil Balaji Denies Evading Law, Seeks Legal Protection
Mr. Vijay, in a social media post, paid tribute to eminent Tamil scholar Maraimalai Adigal on his 150th birth anniversary
A man attacked a woman and her mother with a sickle near Kalkurichi. The woman died at the scene while her daughter sustained critical injuries. This incident occurred after the woman refused to proceed with their marriage plans. The accused, Yuvaraj, was arrested by the Mallankinaru police shortly after the attack. The injured daughter is currently receiving medical treatment at the Virudhunagar Government Hospital.
The Madras High Court upheld a life sentence for T Kasi alias Suji. He was convicted of sexually exploiting women and extorting significant sums of money. The court urged young people to exercise caution in online relationships. Judges warned against sharing intimate photographs or videos digitally with anyone. This judgment aims to protect victims from irreversible harm and exploitation.
Chennai police arrest man for attempting to bribe Usilampatti TVK MLA Vijay
This case has been combined with an earlier case registered by the Triplicane police after N. Elaiyaraja, the Uthangarai MLA lodged a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner on June 29.
'Vijay busy filming scenes': Opposition slams TVK govt after 34-year-old dies in judicial custody
A 34-year-old man died in judicial custody in Kanniyakumari district. His family alleges custodial assault and visible injury marks on his body. Relatives are protesting and demanding a thorough investigation into the death. Opposition leaders have expressed shock and demanded accountability from the government. The police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death.
