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
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
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.
GIFT City to enhance its share in aircraft leasing
South Korean footwear maker to invest 514 cr in Trichy SEZ
TNs ACP for FY27 fixed at 11 lakh crore
Chennais power demand breaches 5,000MW despite complaints of night interruptions
Anbumani calls for Right to Services Act in Tamil Nadu
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
Pipeline work to disrupt water supply in three zones this weekend
Council meet: Drinking water shortage, poor drains, strays continue to plague Tambaram corpn
Liquor manufacturers urge TN govt to hike procurement price
HC orders DVAC probe into irregularities in govt infra tenders
Two more arrested in Jana Nayagan film leak case
Railway employee found dead in locked house
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.
Basin Bridge bottleneck leaves commuters stranded for 30 minutes daily
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
Cauvery Calling to hold seminar on food forests, sustainable farming at Trichy SRM institute
CPI is no longer part of DMK front, says Veerapandian
Udhayanidhi seeks Srivaikundam MLAs removal, probe into top brass role in abuse case
TTV Dhinakaran rules out AIADMK-AMMK merger, says lets wait and see
Ignored cadres, misread Vijay wave: DMK review panels explain poll defeat
Governance-Centric Approach Weakened Ground Work
Police arrested the cattle farm owner and two others in connection with the murder on Thursday. The body of the deceased, Suresh, was exhumed.
Mekedatu row: Tamil Nadu women farmers protest with traditional kummi dance
First Singappenn case: Man held for sexually assaulting neighbour
TVK govt failed to plan adequately for states growing electricity demand, EPS says
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
Days after stillbirth caused by delay, GCC commissioner inspects Kannagi Nagar UCHC
NUHM nurses, doctors protest over pending salaries in Chennai
President accords approval for Puducherry cabinet expansion
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay to visit Kollur Mookambika Temple on June 12
Why Tamil Nadu must reform its Ph.D. programs to boost research and innovation
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.
Curbing corruption in Registration dept is first priority, says minister
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu government reshuffles town planning officials to enforce corruption-free system
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 .
VinFast plans 7,000-cr Tuticorin expansion to make e-scooters, e-buses
It was Bharathiraja who, for the first time, brought the villages of southern Tamil Naduespecially those around Maduraialive before our eyes
Why TVK is eager to woo AIADMK cadre
Tamil Nadus ruling party is strengthening itself by welcoming rival members
Deadlines pass, but private schools fail to display fee structure
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
For aspiring filmmakers, Bharathiraja was a film school
Bharathiraja dies at 84: Allinagaram mourns its son Paalpandi
Bharathiraja was too real for Bollywood
Bharathiraja, the man who could turn any woman into a star
CENTRE ALLOCATES RS 7.5K CR UNDER RURAL JOB SCHEME
Elderly woman dies after assault by drunk grandson
Online bookings soon for Parthasarathy, Mangadu temples
City may receive light to moderate rain: IMD
Truck ploughs into crowd at junction at Chengalpet; one killed, two injured
Citys three major waterways get another chance at revival with CMs new scheme
Gets 7,500 crore funding support from Centre under UCF
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
Vijay calls on president, VP, Congress leaders in Delhi
HC rejects PIL against promotion of 7 IAS officers
Long night-time power cuts disrupt domestic routines
Dont blame councillors for power cuts: Mayor tells min
Dirt, filth and dry taps dog Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital
Tirunelveli yard work: Trains to be cancelled, diverted
Fast-track civic works in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar
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
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.
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
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.
Three from Tamil Nadu arrested in online financial fraud case in Puducherry
Reduce construction costs by building smarter, say engineers
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
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
Zoho forays into IT hardware with an indigenously designed server platform
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 .
