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Notices sent to four ex-MLAs for defying AIADMK whip during trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Notices were issued by the Assembly Secretariat to S. Jayakumar, P. Sathyabama, Maragatham Kumaravel, and Esaki Subaya, who were among the 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs who voted in favour of the TVK-led government and later resigned from their posts as legislators and joined the TVK

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:47 pm

Tamil Nadu DCCB housing loan up to Rs 10 lakh: Check eligibility, how to apply, documents needed and more

TN DCCB house loan: Tamil Nadu residents can now access housing loans up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme, offered through District Central Cooperative Banks, supports building new homes, undertaking repairs, or extending existing properties. Eligibility is open to all Tamil Nadu residents for housing-related purposes. The application process is offline, requiring a visit to the nearest DCCB branch.

The Economic Times 12 Jun 2026 3:26 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in Karnataka, to visit Kolluru Mookambika temple

The TN CM is travelling by road to Kolluru.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:41 pm

Vasan urges Tamil Nadu government to secure Cauvery water release from Karnataka

He said farmers are concerned that water had not been released from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:24 pm

Madras High Court issues notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on plea challenging sequencing of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu at official functions

The Madras High Court on Friday sought responses from the Union government and the Tamil Nadu government on a public interest litigation challenging the alleged relegation of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, the officially recognised State Song of Tamil Nadu, to a position after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem during official State functions and constitutional ceremonies. [] The post Madras High Court issues notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on plea challenging sequencing of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu at official functions appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 11:55 am

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026, worth 134.83 crore

The scheme has been planned at an estimated cost of 134.83 crore and will benefit both Delta and Non-Delta districts of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu Businessline 12 Jun 2026 11:01 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

Guest worker slits throat with power saw, dies

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026 1:00 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

PM Modi meets CMs of various states on sidelines of NITI Aayog governing council meet: Key points discussed

Prime Minister Modi convened with chief ministers from Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir on the sidelines of the Niti Aayog meet. Discussions covered state affairs and development, with leaders extending congratulations on his 12 years in office. Gifts were exchanged, and key state issues were discussed.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 11:32 pm

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

One killed, 12 injured in tractor-van collision near Kanchi

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 9:45 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

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets PM Modi in Delhi

Vijay meets Modi for second time after assuming charge as Tamil Nadu chief minister last month

The Hindu Businessline 11 Jun 2026 6:58 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

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

Chennai's VelacheryTambaram high road to be named after Major Mukund Varadharajan

A significant 16-km stretch of road in Chennai, the VelacheryTambaram High Road, will soon bear the name of Major Mukund Varadharajan. This renaming honours the brave Indian Army officer, posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his ultimate sacrifice. The Tambaram Corporation Council officially approved this tribute, recognizing his profound contribution and valour.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 1:02 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 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

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

Devoid of basics, patients bear brunt at Kasturba Gandhi Hospital

Over 10,000 Visit The Hospital In A Month

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 11:39 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

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

Govt docs cant practice privately during duty hours: Min

The Times of India 10 Jun 2026 10:30 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

Police bust child trafficking gang, rescue 15 children from Bihar

They arrest a gang of 12 members allegedly involved in exploiting children to work as daily labourers at various factories in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 8:31 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