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DK Shivakumar Writes To PM In New Mekedatu Push, Tamil Nadu Opposes

The proposed Mekedatu reservoir aims to supply drinking water to Bengaluru, but Tamil Nadu is opposing it over Cauvery water sharing

NDTV 12 Jun 2026 9:20 am

Tamil Nadu Police Uncover Series of Thefts in Ambur, Two Arrested with Gold and Silver

Mumbai, June 12: In a significant breakthrough, the Ambur rural police in Tirupattur district, Tamil Nadu, have arrested two suspects linked to a series of thefts in the area. The police recovered four sovereigns of gold jewelry and 65 grams of silver items from the accused. According to police reports, early yesterday morning, unknown thieves ... Read more Tamil Nadu Police Uncover Series of Thefts in Ambur, Two Arrested with Gold and Silver

Morningstar 12 Jun 2026 9:05 am

Adopt targeted delimitation for 170 Lok Sabha seats: Economic Advisory Council to PM Modi

According to the model proposed, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will account for 22 of the 59 proposed two-way splits. In cases of three-way splits, the lions share will be in UP (17), followed by Maharashtra (12), Bihar (10), and Bengal (10). As a result, the number of seats in southern states is expected to rise in Telangana from 17 to 26, Andhra from 25 to 38, Karnataka from 28 to 42, TN from 39 to 59, and Kerala from 20 to 30.

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 4:24 am

GIFT City to enhance its share in aircraft leasing

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 4:00 am

South Korean footwear maker to invest 514 cr in Trichy SEZ

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 4:00 am

TNs ACP for FY27 fixed at 11 lakh crore

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 4:00 am

Fair and square: On the Tamil Nadu Speaker, MLAs, disqualification proceedings

T.N. Assembly Speaker is going by the letter and spirit of Tenth Schedule

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:24 am

Liquor manufacturers urge TN govt to hike procurement price

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 12:11 am

Two more arrested in Jana Nayagan film leak case

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 12:10 am

Railway employee found dead in locked house

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 12:09 am

India's Brain Death Definition: Supreme Court Reopens Debate on Medical Protocols

A Supreme Court order has reignited the debate on defining brainstem death, prompting calls for scientific guidance. While allegations of malpractice are serious, the article argues against replacing the indispensable apnoea test with indirect proxies, emphasizing consistent protocol adherence and a unified definition of death.

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 12:07 am

Convex mirrors to open up ECR view

One finding that side-impact collisions outnumbered head-on crashes on this ECR stretch, Tambaram police installed 120 convex mirrors across 50 junctions

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 12:05 am

CPI is no longer part of DMK front, says Veerapandian

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 12:02 am

Ignored cadres, misread Vijay wave: DMK review panels explain poll defeat

Governance-Centric Approach Weakened Ground Work

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 11:25 pm

Cattle farm owner and two others murder boy near Chennai, confine victims kin for four months to prevent them from alerting cops

Police arrested the cattle farm owner and two others in connection with the murder on Thursday. The body of the deceased, Suresh, was exhumed.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 11:24 pm

Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, saysVijay

Tamil Nadu wholeheartedly supports the nations aspirations and believes a developed India can be built only through empowered States, cooperative federalism, and inclusive development, the Chief Minister says in his address at the 11thGoverning Council meeting ofNITIAayog

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 10:13 pm

President accords approval for Puducherry cabinet expansion

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 9:03 pm

CM Vijay urges Centre to exempt Tamil Nadu from NEET, release pending funds to state and declare Thirukkural as a national literature

Addressing the council, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vijay said his govt would work constructively with the Union govt while firmly safeguarding TNs interests and aspirations.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 8:37 pm

Jana Nayagan leak: Alleged absconding mastermind arrested in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has reportedly arrested the alleged mastermind behind the leak of Vijay`s Jana Nayagan. The accused was reportedly on the run but was tracked down and arrested on June 10

Mid Day 11 Jun 2026 8:07 pm

Watch: Did democracy fail? Inside Appavus 10-year election battle | Focus Tamil Nadu

A decade after losing the 2016 Radhapuram Assembly election by just 49 votes, former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu was declared the rightful winner by the Madras High Court in June 2026 after finding irregularities in postal ballot counting. But with the Assembly term already over, the verdict raises bigger questions about delays in election justice.

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 8:04 pm

TN CM Vijay proposes Class 12 marks based MBBS admissions, reiterates NEET opposition at NITI Aayog meeting

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, at the Eleventh Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, reiterated the States opposition to NEET for undergraduate medical admissions. The State proposed using Class XII marks as the sole criterion for filling State quota seats in MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses. It said NEET affects rural and disadvantaged students. The State also outlined its youth-focused development vision, including skill missions, technology training and long-term economic growth targets.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 7:37 pm

Teacher vacancies in TN govt schools will be filled soon, minister Rajmohan says

Tamil Nadu's echool education minister Rajmohan announced that all teacher vacancies in government schools will be filled soon to prevent disruption to student education.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 6:13 pm

TTV Dhinakaran rules out immediate AIADMK-AMMK merger, says lets wait and see

AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran stated that his party would support AIADMK during tough times and is open to a merger, saying, Let's wait and see. He reaffirmed AMMK's commitment to the NDA alliance.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 5:54 pm

Power outages in Tamil Nadu: TVK govt failed to plan adequately for state's growing electricity demand, EPS says

In a statement, Palaniswami said unannounced outages were affecting households, small industries, farmers and students across the state. With temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts, residents were being forced to endure prolonged disruptions, he said.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

Brother, Mother Kill Woman Over Her Relationship In Tamil Nadu, Arrested

Political parties have described the incident as a possible honour killing and urged the government to enact a special law to prevent such crimes.

NDTV 11 Jun 2026 4:54 pm

Udhayanidhi Stalin seeks Srivaikuntam MLAs removal over alleged support to sexual abuse accused

Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has raised serious concerns regarding MLA Saravanan, urging his dismissal due to alleged support for party affiliates charged with sexual assault. Stalin lambasted the ruling party for an apparent failure to support the victim while questioning Chief Minister Vijay's commitment to ensuring women's safety.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 3:59 pm

CPI not part of DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu, says Veerapandian

The current situation is not conducive for an alliance. In the coming days, when there are local body and other elections, the CPI will decide its stand. The CPI takes its own political decisions, he said

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 1:41 pm

Dearness Allowance: Full list of states that have announced DA hikes and those considering pay increases for employees

Dearness Allowance: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh Check the full list of states that have announced DA hikes and states such as West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh, that are considering pay increases for employees.

Livemint 11 Jun 2026 1:03 pm

Heavy rains predicted in over 15 districts in TN

The report said that due to heavy rain, there would be a gradual fall in the maximum temperature from May 11 to 14 over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal areas

The Hindu Businessline 11 Jun 2026 12:29 pm

NITI Aayog meet: Ramadoss urges TN CM to press the Centre on several demands

Ramadoss says the Centre should also promote employment in Tamil Nadu by supporting the creation of new industrial estates, secure manufacturing units, shipbuilding industries, and production hubs

The Hindu Businessline 11 Jun 2026 12:19 pm

Tamil Nadu to setup special monitoring team for uninterrupted power supply across the State

Tamil Nadu's power distribution body, TNPDCL, is forming special teams in all districts. This move aims to fix faults quickly and reduce power cuts. The state serves over 35 million consumers. Special funds are allocated for urgent repairs. Electricity Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar reviewed measures to ensure continuous power for urban and suburban residents.

The Economic Times 11 Jun 2026 12:04 pm

Tamil Nadu Sets Up Special Monitoring Teams to Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply

The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited's (TNPDCL) move to constitute monitoring teams came against the backdrop of a series of power cuts in several districts, especially in Chennai and its suburban areas

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jun 2026 11:39 am

AIADMK setback continues: P Benjamin joins DMK along with his supporters in Chennai

Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin has joined the DMK with his supporters, marking a significant political shift. This move adds to the ongoing exodus of leaders from the opposition party in Tamil Nadu. Benjamin, a former deputy mayor and minister, switched sides in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 10:27 am

Former Tamil Nadu minister Benjamin, his supporters joins DMK

Chennai: P Benjamin, minister in the previous AIADMK regime, has joined the DMK along with his supporters. The former minister joined the DMK along with AIADMK office-bearers, including Tiruvallur Central Party District Womens Wing secretary Yamini Ilayaraja, Tiruvallur district students wing secretary Dinesh and scores of other office-bearers, in the presence of DMK president M Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 Jun 2026 9:16 am

It is only through Bharathirajas films that we can see what the villages of Tamil Nadu were once like: Actor Sivakumar

It was Bharathiraja who, for the first time, brought the villages of southern Tamil Naduespecially those around Maduraialive before our eyes

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 1:26 am

Why TVK is eager to woo AIADMK cadre

Tamil Nadus ruling party is strengthening itself by welcoming rival members

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 1:07 am

Vertical expansion ahead: Chennai Port to soon build a multi-level car parking facility

In the financial year 2025-26, Chennai Port exported 2,04,165 units of cars

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 12:19 am

For aspiring filmmakers, Bharathiraja was a film school

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 12:11 am

Bharathiraja was too real for Bollywood

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:57 pm

Bharathiraja, the man who could turn any woman into a star

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:54 pm

CENTRE ALLOCATES RS 7.5K CR UNDER RURAL JOB SCHEME

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:40 pm

Elderly woman dies after assault by drunk grandson

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:35 pm

Online bookings soon for Parthasarathy, Mangadu temples

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:32 pm

City may receive light to moderate rain: IMD

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:31 pm

Citys three major waterways get another chance at revival with CMs new scheme

Gets 7,500 crore funding support from Centre under UCF

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:26 pm

Why Tamil Nadu needs a bee corridor

Bee Habitats Are Disappearing Across Tamil Nadu, Which Is Putting Pressure On Crop Yield. Researchers Say Linking Wastewater Reuse With Urban Greening Programmes To Create Pollinator Corridors May Be The Answer

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:11 pm

Vijay calls on president, VP, Congress leaders in Delhi

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:02 pm

HC rejects PIL against promotion of 7 IAS officers

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 10:45 pm

Long night-time power cuts disrupt domestic routines

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 10:09 pm

Dont blame councillors for power cuts: Mayor tells min

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 9:41 pm

Tirunelveli yard work: Trains to be cancelled, diverted

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 9:39 pm

Fast-track civic works in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 9:24 pm

Tamil Nadu government promoted seven IAS officers without Centres approval, Union Ministry tells Madras High Court

It tells the Chief Justices Bench that appropriate administrative action would be taken irrespective of the dismissal of a PIL petition related to the issue

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 8:40 pm

FL2 clubs must serve liquor only to ID card-holding members and guests, says T.N. govt.

According to the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, specific directions have been issued to all FL2 and FL3 licensed bars and clubs under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Liquor (Licence and Permit) Rules, 1981.

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 8:32 pm

Tamil Nadu Speakers decision to accept resignation of MLAs challenged before Madras High Court

A registered political party has filed the case urging the court to quash a gazette notification issued on May 25, 2025 with respect to acceptance of the resignations

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 8:32 pm

Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners Association announces 25% hike in freight rates

The decision was announced by state president C Dhanraj after an executive committee meeting here on Wednesday.

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 7:37 pm

Strong heroines, mellow heroes, engaging stories and fierce social commentary define Bharathirajas repertoire

With fresh eyes, groomed on a rural story line in the lush surroundings of Theni in south Tamil Nadu, Bharathiraja decided he was done with the conventional tropes of the hero, the baddie, and a hanger-on heroine

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 6:54 pm

Meet the seniors fighting for Tamil Nadus workers

From a cramped office in Chennai, a group of ageing activists have spent decades helping sanitation staff, construction labourers, street vendors and others in the informal sector get housing, welfare and social security

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 6:46 pm

Tamil Nadu Law Minister withdraws case against constitution of Fact Check Unit

Chief Justices Bench permits R. Nirmalkumar to withdraw the case filed during his stint as the Information Technology wing joint secretary of AIADMK in 2023

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 4:03 pm

Tamil Nadu government to give state honours to Bharathiraja

The Tamil Nadu government will accord state honours to legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, who passed away due to age-related health issues. Recognized for his unparalleled cinematic experiences and portrayal of village culture, Bharathiraja's contributions to cinema and nurturing new talent are being celebrated. His burial rites will be performed with official recognition.

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 3:55 pm

A head in a jar for 74 years: As another beheading case shocks Chennai, experts recall Alavandar murder

A grisly 1952 murder case, involving a dismembered body found on a train, is now a teaching tool at Madras Medical College. Forensic experts, using basic anatomy and personal details like ear piercings, identified the victim, C Alavandar. His former lover and her husband were convicted, showcasing how meticulous documentation solved a seemingly impossible crime.

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 3:23 pm

Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad Reddy quits party, to join Annamalai's 'journey'

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Amar Prasad has resigned from the party, following in the footsteps of former state president K Annamalai. Prasad announced his departure on social media, stating his intention to join Annamalai in his future political endeavors. This move signals a significant shift within the state's political landscape.

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 2:41 pm

In pictures: Director Bharathiraja, a transformative force of Tamil cinema

Widely considered one of the all-time greats of the industry, the legendary director was best known for his nuanced portrayal of life in rural Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 1:59 pm

Madras High Court directs ECI to release Udhayanidhi Stalins nomination documents to rival candidate for election challenge

The Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide election-related records of Tamil Nadu Minister and former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to an unsuccessful candidate who intends to challenge the result of the ChepaukThiruvallikeni Assembly constituency election through an election petition. The Division Bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and [] The post Madras High Court directs ECI to release Udhayanidhi Stalins nomination documents to rival candidate for election challenge appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jun 2026 1:49 pm