Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a ₹33,066-crore Tamil Nadu Transmission Improvement Scheme to strengthen power transmission to major consumption centres, including Chennai. He also announced a ₹20,800-crore supercritical thermal power project in Thoothukudi and a ₹1,762-crore project to upgrade Chennai’s power distribution network.

Tamil Nadu CM unveils major infrastructure projects

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to amend the Constitution to permanently retain the Lok Sabha's strength at 543 seats and preserve the current state-wise allocation. The demand comes after the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing changes linked to the proposed delimitation exercise.

Tamil Nadu CM: Lok Sabha seat distribution should remain unchanged

Tamil Nadu is considering incentives to encourage larger families as its Total Fertility Rate falls below 1.4 and the state’s population ages. Health Minister K G Arunraj said the state could explore a policy similar to Andhra Pradesh.

Tamil Nadu: fertility rate falls below 1.4, Health Minister calls for childbirth incentives

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has struck down the Tamil Nadu government's order granting government jobs to the families of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede during a TVK election rally addressed by party president C. Joseph Vijay. The ruling nullifies the relief measure introduced after the tragic incident.


Karur Stampede: Madras HC cancels Vijay's govt jobs order

Fans across India celebrated the worldwide release of Jana Nayagan with drum beats, aarti, fireworks, cut-outs, and first-day-first-show festivities. The Vijay-starrer has sparked massive excitement as theatres witnessed huge crowds and celebrations from Tamil Nadu to several other states.

Fans celebrate 'Jana Nayagan' release across India

The excitement around 'Jana Nayagan' has reached fever pitch as the film crosses $4.6 million in global pre-sales ahead of its release. Fans in Chennai have already begun first-day-first-show celebrations with massive film banners being erected.

'Jana Nayagan' crosses $4.6mn in global pre-sales 

Director H. Vinoth has hinted that Jana Nayagan may not be Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's final film after all, raising hopes among fans ahead of its theatrical release on July 23.

'Jana Nayagan': H. Vinoth hints 'Jana Nayagan' may not be Vijay's final film 

Chennai Police are probing an alleged conspiracy dubbed "Project Meghalaya", involving claims that TVK MLAs were offered huge sums to defy the party whip during an Assembly vote. The complaint, filed by TVK MLA N. Elaiyaraja, alleges a ₹35 crore bribe offer by YouTuber Thirunavukkarasu and others in an attempt to destabilise the Vijay-led government. A senior television journalist has also been questioned as part of the investigation.

Tamil Nadu: Dramatic twist in probe into ₹35 crore bribery row 

The release of 'Sigma' has been reportedly pushed from its original date to late August to avoid a box-office clash with 'Jana Nayagan'. An official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.The highly anticipated action-comedy and heist film marks the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay (son of actor-politician Vijay).

Vijay's son to make directorial debut

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s "Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme" (offering a one-gram gold ring to babies born in government hospitals) faces flak due to massive fiscal concerns. Critics and political allies, including the VCK, argue the scheme’s annual ₹755 crore budget is financially unfeasible given the state's existing debt, questioning if the funds could better serve other public infrastructure and healthcare priorities. 

Tamil Nadu: Debate over TVK's promise of gold ring to newborns in govt hospitals 

Tamil Nadu: Police uncover alleged plot to topple TVK govt 

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