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 

The Central Government has clarified that Karnataka does not require the consent of other riparian states to proceed with the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir on the Cauvery River. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Centre said the Supreme Court's 2018 Cauvery verdict does not mandate such consent.

Mekedatu Dam Project: Centre clarifies Karnataka doesn't need consent of riparian states

The CPI(M) and the PMK have criticised the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan over reports that the 33rd convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University would begin with Vande Mataram instead of the state anthem Tamil Thai Vazhthu. The parties argued that the move undermines state autonomy and violates constitutional principles, urging the Governor's office to respect Tamil Nadu's established protocol.

TN: Row over Raj Bhavan order on reciting Vande Mataram

Tamil Nadu is emerging as India's manufacturing powerhouse, with women driving its industrial growth. The state now has the highest share of women employed in organised manufacturing, particularly in electronics, while cities like Coimbatore and Madurai are outperforming the national average, setting a new benchmark for workforce participation.


Tamil Nadu: Biggest employer of women in organised manufacturing

The DMK has softened its staunch opposition to the proposed Delimitation Bill, indicating it will evaluate the upcoming legislation on merit to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. While the party previously condemned the exercise, it now signals willingness to support a seat increase if applied proportionally across all states without penalizing southern regions.

DMK softens stance on Delimitation bill

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 

To counter Chief Minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which heavily capitalized on the youth and first-time voter demographic, the DMK is undertaking a massive organizational restructuring. The party is implementing a 50:50 formula that will create new positions to give equal representation to Gen Z and Youth Wing functionaries alongside senior veterans.


DMK eyes infusion of Gen-Zs to take on TVK

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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