Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has conducted fresh searches at premises linked to former minister K.N. Nehru in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. The searches are part of a probe into alleged large-scale corruption in recruitment to the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department. DMK supporters gathered outside Nehru’s Tiruchirappalli residence as the investigation continued.

Tamil Nadu: Vigilance officials raid locations linked to former DMK minister 

Chennai Mayor R Priya has approached the police over an alleged obscene social media post targeting her. Priya called it sexual humiliation and questioned Chief Minister Vijay over the lack of action against the alleged online abusers. She also challenged TVK over its stance on derogatory remarks against women.

Chennai CM Priya Rajan questions CM Vijay over obscene post

The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government is considering shifting the proposed new Secretariat and Assembly complex from Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate) to the 13.22-acre Pallavan Illam (Pallavan House) campus on Anna Salai (Pallavan Salai) in Chennai, though no final decision has been officially confirmed yet.

Reports: TVK to shift new secretariat site to Pallavan Illam 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has launched a fresh attack on DMK chief MK Stalin over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party accused Stalin of being involved in what it called the “murder of democracy” during the voter-list revision in Tamil Nadu.

TVK accuses DMK of murdering democracy during S.I.R in Tamil Nadu

K. Annamalai, founder of the We The Leaders movement, has announced that the group will contest the upcoming local body elections. Speaking at a meeting in Mannargudi on October 13, 2026, Annamalai urged members to avoid “dirty politics,” criticising the practice of switching political sides soon after election results are declared.

Annamalai's 'We The Leaders' to contest local body polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on October 13, marking his first official visit to the neighbouring state since taking office. The leaders discussed river-linking proposals and Krishna River water-sharing amid concerns over Tamil Nadu’s water needs.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Chandrababu Naidu discuss Krishna river water sharing 

The Tamil Nadu government has made asset disclosure mandatory for government employees seeking promotion. Chief Secretary Saikumar has directed staff to upload details of movable and immovable assets, savings, loans and properties held in another person’s name on the Integrated Finance and Human Resource Management System by October 31.

Tamil Nadu: Property disclosure mandatory for govt employees

Polling is underway in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly by-elections in Tamil Nadu, with turnout crossing 55% in both constituencies by 1 PM. Madurantakam recorded 55.18% and Dharapuram 56.09% turnout, with voting continuing until 6 PM.

Tamil Nadu: Madurantakam, Dharapuram vote in assembly bypolls 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has launched the ‘Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’ scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at providing gold rings to newborns at government hospitals. The scheme is part of the state government’s efforts to support families and strengthen welfare measures for mothers and children.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches 'Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes as Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the DMK during a heated debate. Vijay criticised the previous DMK government over governance and corruption, and his mimicry of M.K. Stalin triggered strong protests and an opposition walkout.

Uproar in Tamil Nadu assembly over Vijay's speech targeting DMK

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is set to hold a second meeting with its post-poll alliance partners in Chennai on September 9. The meeting will focus on formalising the existing arrangement into a political alliance, a day after the Assembly’s Budget session concludes.

Tamil Nadu: TVK's post-poll partners to meet on September 9

A political storm is brewing in Tamil Nadu over the question of who should lead the opposition alliance in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Congress leaders have strongly backed Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial face, while the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has projected its own vision for national leadership. The disagreement has escalated, with some Congress ministers reportedly threatening to quit the cabinet if their party's position is ignored.


Congress wants Rahul Gandhi, TVK projects Vijay as 2029 PM candidate 

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna has clarified in the State Legislative Assembly that the proposed Chennai Global Sports City project at Semmenchery has not been cancelled. His statement comes after Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the project had been scrapped.

Sports minister Aadhav Arjuna dismisses Udhayanidhi's charges

Tamil Nadu: Political tussle over 2029 prime ministerial candidate

A group of 39 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims from Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, safely reached India after taking a detour due to devastating flash floods in Nepal.


Tamil Nadu: 39 pilgrims return from Nepal

Tamil Nadu political parties have criticised TVK MLA M.V. Karuppaiah over his remarks that Jallikattu was “ruining” or harming the youth. AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and NTK chief coordinator condemned the statement, calling Jallikattu a traditional sport deeply connected to Tamil culture and the farming community. Dhinakaran also pointed out that Karuppaiah’s Sholavandan constituency includes Alanganallur, globally known for its famous Jallikattu event.

Tamil Nadu: parties slam TVK MLA over 'Jallikattu ruining youth' remark 

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 politics has been rocked by explosive allegations from Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson, who claimed in the Assembly that he paid bribes to secure approvals for educational institutions during the previous DMK government. Wilson said he was a "direct witness" to the alleged corruption and challenged authorities to investigate his claims. Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and demanded that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) summon and investigate Wilson over his admission of paying a bribe.

Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson's bribery charge sparks political row

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has officially confirmed his government will scrap the long-proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, citing the interests of farmers and local communities who had protested for years against losing their land. Vijay assured the Assembly that a new site will be identified where there's no local opposition, and announced plans to expand Meenambakkam airport with a new Terminal-5, raising its capacity to 55 million passengers annually. DMK has slammed the move, arguing the state lacks authority to unilaterally scrap the project since civil aviation falls under the Centre.

CM Vijay: project scrapped to prevent displacement of people

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered comprehensive quality and alcohol-content testing across all state distilleries following public concern and a political controversy surrounding the swift clearance of liquor variants produced by Enrica Enterprises. Prompted by consumer groups and TASMAC employees demanding tighter safety standards, the state-run monopoly has directed officials to verify that all spirits strictly conform to permitted alcohol-by-volume (ABV) limits—such as the standard 42.8% threshold for spirits, alongside specific ranges for beers and wines.

 Tamil Nadu: govt orders strict quality testing at all distilleries in state 

The Supreme Court has told Karnataka to follow the CWMA's order and release enough Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu says it hasn't received its fair share this year, while Karnataka says it's already increased the water flow after recent rains. The court will hear the case again around August 24 to check on the latest situation.


Cauvery row: Supreme Court directs Karnataka to comply with CWMA order 

The Supreme Court has told Karnataka to follow the CWMA's order and release enough Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu says it hasn't received its fair share this year, while Karnataka says it's already increased the water flow after recent rains. The court will hear the case again around August 24 to check on the latest situation.

Cauvery row: Supreme Court asks Karnataka to comply with CWMA's order

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 Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson defended his mixed Tamil-English speaking style in the Assembly after DMK MLA TM Rajendran criticized his Budget presentation over grammatical errors and language switching. Wilson said his delivery was his “unique style” and asked critics to accept it.

Tamil Nadu: minister defends Tamil-English speech, calls it his unique style 

The all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on August 8 saw a major boycott, with 37 of the state’s 57 MPs staying away. The DMK, AIADMK, PMK, MNM and DMDK skipped the consultation, while around 20–21 MPs, mainly from Congress and smaller allies, attended.

TN: Oppn accuses TVK of diverting attention from Cauvery row

The all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on August 8 saw a major boycott, with 37 of the state’s 57 MPs staying away. The DMK, AIADMK, PMK, MNM and DMDK skipped the consultation, while around 20–21 MPs, mainly from Congress and smaller allies, attended.


Tamil Nadu tussle: DMK, AIADMK skip Vijay's all-party meeting 

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

Tamil Nadu's political battle has intensified after the DMK condemned the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's TVK government of filing a false case to silence criticism over its handling of the Cauvery water dispute. The ruling government continues to face opposition attacks over its response to the long-running river-sharing issue.

Tamil Nadu vendetta politics: Police release Udhayanidhi Stalin 

TN: Udhayanidhi Stalin released after Madras HC order 

The CWMA has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. In response, Karnataka has called an all-party meeting, while pro-Kannada groups have announced a statewide bandh on August 13.

Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to chair all-party meet today 

Cauvery Water Dispute: CWMA directs Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu 

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