Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution making Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu the first song at official state events. CM Vijay said Tamil is the state's identity and stressed that the State Song reflects India's diversity amid a row over Vande Mataram being played first.

TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution to make state song first at govt events, CM Vijay says 'Tamil is cool'

A day after presenting its first state budget, the TVK government has unveiled Tamil Nadu's first Agriculture Budget in the Legislative Assembly.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R. Vinod announced several initiatives aimed at improving farm productivity, soil fertility, and technology adoption. Key highlights include a ₹600 crore Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission, a five-year soil health plan, drone operator training for 500 beneficiaries under the Vetri Vanmagal Scheme, and new storage facilities to strengthen agricultural exports.

However, the budget did not include major announcements on the Cauvery water dispute or the Mekedatu dam issue, prompting criticism from the opposition. AIADMK leaders questioned the government's priorities, arguing that farmers' key concerns remain unresolved.

TVK Government Unveils First Agriculture Budget | Big Push for Farmers and Technology

A fresh protest has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the long-running Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Farmers buried themselves in sand along the Cauvery river, demanding the timely release of water for agriculture and livelihoods. The protesters accuse Karnataka of releasing only surplus water, while Karnataka argues that low rainfall and poor reservoir levels have limited water availability. The decades-old water-sharing dispute between the two southern states continues to fuel political tensions and farmer protests.

Tamil Nadu Farmers Bury Themselves In Sand Over Cauvery Water Dispute With Karnataka

Rahul Gandhi warned that the proposed delimitation could disenfranchise Tamil Nadu and appealed to regional and national parties to defeat the Bill.

'Delimitation designed to disenfranchise Tamil Nadu': Rahul Gandhi urges parties to oppose Bill

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the DMK accused TVK of colluding with the BJP following the police decision to deny permission for a statewide campaign against the National Education Policy (NEP) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation.

DMK president MK Stalin alleged that TVK was acting in line with the BJP, while Dravidar Kazhagam criticized the protest ban, saying previous governments had allowed similar demonstrations. The organization has now postponed its campaign and announced it will challenge the decision through legal means.

DMK Accuses TVK of BJP Nexus After Protest Ban | Stalin Targets Vijay Over NEET Row

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a criminal case against DMK leader Senthil Balaji in connection with an alleged multi-crore TASMAC liquor scam. The investigation relates to alleged irregularities in the awarding of bar licences, transport tenders, procurement, and bottling operations between 2021 and 2025.

Apart from Senthil Balaji, the case also names his personal assistant, a former TASMAC managing director, senior regional managers, and others. The DVAC alleges a criminal conspiracy that caused financial losses to the state exchequer.

Senthil Balaji Faces Fresh Corruption Case as DVAC Cracks Down on TASMAC Scam

The DMK has filed a fresh complaint with Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, accusing Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TVK of systematic horse trading to lure opposition MLAs. Citing ex-AIADMK MLA MR Vijayabhaskar's remarks, the party has sought a DVAC investigation into the allegations.

Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK approaches Governor alleging horse-trading by ruling TVK

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said a “true Hindu” treats everyone equally and there is no need to display religion at every step. Speaking in Pollachi, he also confirmed his movement ‘We the Leaders’ will become a political party ahead of the 2031 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.

'I am Hindu but I lock my religion...': Ex-BJP leader Annamalai delivers fiery speech on 'big regime change', lays out plans for Tamil Nadu polls 2031

The political battle over the Karur stampede tragedy has intensified in Tamil Nadu. DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has strongly responded to Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay's remarks during his visit to Karur. Vijay defended his actions following the 2025 Karur stampede, saying he was grieving and trusted the police's judgment, while also announcing government jobs for the families of victims. Kanimozhi hit back, alleging that people know who stood with them during the tragedy and who abandoned them.

DMK's Kanimozhi Hits Back at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over Karur stampede remarks

Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is in turmoil as Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rolls out the red carpet for former AIADMK ministers facing serious corruption and land-grabbing charges. Despite building his entire platform on an anti-graft agenda, the induction of "tainted" leaders has sparked a massive backlash, with critics labeling the party the state's new "political washing machine."


Red carpet welcome raises questions over Vijay's anti-graft plank 

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday met BJP national president Nitin Nabin and the party's national general secretary (organisation), BL Santhosh, in New Delhi and submitted a five-page resignation letter.
The meetings come amid intense speculation over Annamalai's political future.

Is K Annamalai Launching A New Political Party? Reports Spark Speculation

Despite the massive data dump, the Pentagon admitted that many of the files detailed in the May 8 release remain entirely 'unresolved.' Officials stated that the government is still unable to make definitive determinations on the nature of the observed phenomena in over half of the reports, opening 

UFO Files: Released Tranche 1 still leaves many cases 'unresolved'

The May 2026 document drop included a series of internal State Department cables detailing various UAP incidents reported by diplomats across the globe. These cables cover sightings in countries like Papua New Guinea, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, and Mexico, with dates ranging from 1985 to lat

UFO Files reveal decades of global UAP Incidents in State Department cables

The White House officially launched the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). The administration stated the program is designed to consolidate previously classified UFO information and make it freely accessible to the public without requiring security clearances.

UFO Files: What is 'PURSUE' program and why does it aims for maximum transparency

After the announcement by the VCK leadership, the IUML also extended its unconditional support to TVK for forming government. After the twin announcements, the TVK tally rose to 120, two more than the majority mark of 118, following the support of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML.

VCK and IUML finally extend unconditional support to TVK, clear Vijay’s path to Tamil Nadu CM’s chair

Tamil Nadu’s power struggle just took another bizarre turn: VCK’s X account has been suspended, allegedly after the party posted in support of Vijay’s TVK. With TVK inches from power, this digital disruption is now feeding the political suspense. Scroll down.

'X' factor in Tamil Nadu political crisis: VCK account suspended after purported post supporting Vijay’s TVK

Vijay’s path to power, as per reports, is facing another delay. While TVK is within touching distance of the majority, a last-minute wobble, with multiple issues delaying what was set to be a historic swearing-in. Scroll down.

Tamil Nadu political crisis: Vijay's swearing-in ceremony delayed again? All we know

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is at the centre of Tamil Nadu’s political crisis as he weighs government formation amid TVK’s victory.

Tamil Nadu political crisis: Who is Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar?

The complaint from Vijay's party alleged that there was no traffic police deployment and security arrangement for his campaign, despite it being a scheduled and approved plan.

Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay alleges security lapse during campaign, writes to ECI

The AIADMK-led NDA announces a statewide protest on March 17 against the ruling DMK government. Citing a "collapse of governance" and deteriorating law and order, opposition leaders including EPS and Annamalai gear up for a major showdown ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections.

'Collapse of Governance'; Opposition NDA to protest against ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu

Panneerselvam’s joining the DMK will boost Stalin’s image ahead of the state assembly elections. DMK is facing some criticism over inducting OPS, a true-blue AIADMK man but the induction will help it project EPS as a “non-accommodative” leader.

Jayalalitha loyalist and ex-CM Panneerselvam joins DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. Will it impact results?

Did your wealth come from hard work or loot? Actor-politician Vijay asks opponents

With hardly a week to go for polling day on April 6th in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, WION caught up with actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Thousand Lights constituency in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu polls: BJP’s Khushbu Sundar confident of victory, dismisses criticism of her cinema background

Actor Rajinikanth said that he would reveal the decision on his political foray as soon as possible, after meeting the district secretaries of his unified fan club — Rajini Makkal Mandram.

Suspense continues: 'Will reveal my decision ASAP', says Rajinikanth on political foray