Opposition leaders have stepped up criticism over law and order in Chennai, citing recent murders
Opposition leaders have stepped up criticism over law and order in Chennai, citing recent murders and questioning whether the city is becoming a “murder city.” The issue gains political significance ahead of the Chief Minister’s reply in the police grants deb…

By-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram on October 6
Nominations open September 9, close September 16, and can be withdrawn until September 19.

Sarkaria Commission: findings are not a court conviction of the DMK
Of the first seven charges examined, six were found fully or partly proved; later many were unproved.

HC: investigating corruption against the influential is itself hard
Sanction to prosecute two IAS officers in the SP Velumani tender case is still pending.

Police grant speech, or a political attack on the DMK?
Officers wanted hours, rest and welfare. CM Vijay’s police-demand speech is being read as a DMK attack — with no clear Service Conditions Act, weekly rest, or working-hour reform.

C. Vijayabaskar accused of ₹4 crore AIADMK seat fraud
Police tell the High Court a preliminary inquiry has begun; status report due September 15.

Deepavali train ticket booking opens today at 8 AM
With Deepavali falling on November 8, passengers can book tickets 60 days in advance.

TASMAC employees face suspension over complaints of charging an extra ₹10 per bottle
Minister Vinoth said overcharging cannot be accepted despite salary hikes and other benefits.

TVK is planning a second consultation with allied parties on September 9
Formalising the alliance, naming it, and creating a coordination structure may be discussed.

Tamil Nadu is introducing same-day Digital RC download for new vehicles
From September 15, successful driving-test candidates will also be able to access their Digital Driving Licence immediately, reducing the wait for physical documents.

Keerthana disputes JK Tyre plant claim in Ranipet Assembly debate
The minister said the environmental complaint would be investigated and action taken against the responsible company.

Sanitation workers temporarily withdraw protest after talks
Cases registered in connection with the protest are also expected to be withdrawn.

Ministers seek time for Vijay as sanitation workers' protest enters day 16
After two rounds of talks failed, Minister Aadhav Arjuna appealed for more time for Chief Minister Vijay to address their demands.

CM Vijay's fiery speech in the Assembly
He criticised DMK family politics, cited ED remarks on party-fund collections in the previous government, and said he has evidence of that.

Tamil Nadu sells onions at ₹35 through 8,739 ration shops
The Tamil Nadu government has procured 1,000 tonnes and begun selling onions at ₹35 a kilogram through 8,739 fair-price shops.

The Madras High Court has appreciated the Tamil Nadu government's decision to grant one year of
The court has also asked the government to explain how vacancies caused by long leave will be managed and to submit details on substitute staffing and administrative arrangements.

How did the CM's Assembly speech go today?
He criticised DMK family politics, cited ED remarks on party-fund collections in the previous government, and said he has evidence of that.

Ajith Kumar has welcomed the Tamil Nadu Government’s announcement to establish a Motorsport City
Joseph Vijay for the initiative.

Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw cases filed against farmers and teachers over protests held between May
Other parties want NEET and NLC protest cases withdrawn too.

Chennai is set to get a new ₹1,200 crore Secretariat and Legislative Assembly complex spanning 20
ft.

Don't run: Vijay and Udhayanidhi trade jabs in the House
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi asked the House who ran last time, and whether Vijay had spoken and then fled.

Seeman questions ₹73,900 crore in Rule 110 schemes
He said schemes worth about ₹73,900 crore had been announced since August 17 and asked how they would be funded, including whether the state would borrow more.

Annamalai has urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately review and withdraw the mobile phone
He said devotees are being made to wait in long queues just to collect a ₹5 token, and that the rule creates needless anxiety and hardship.

Delayed Mettur opening could cost 12 lakh tonnes of paddy, Panneerselvam says
Samba and thaladi need 205 TMC of water; Mettur currently holds about 54 TMC.

Rahul Gandhi will make Vijay PM in 2029, TVK MLA Kanimozhi says
Congress MLA Tharagai Kathbardha said TVK MLAs are still in a fan mindset.

TASMAC earned ₹50,845 crore in 2025-26
Revenue has risen by about ₹14,795 crore from ₹36,050.65 crore in 2021-22.

Commercial LPG cylinder prices in Chennai have increased by ₹10.50, taking the price to ₹2,916.50
The hike may also add pressure to restaurant and food prices.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opened the Mettur Dam today for Cauvery delta samba cultivation and drinking
The opening comes 81 days later than the usual June 12 schedule due to low inflow.

Ministers cannot even pronounce Tamil correctly, Nainar Nagendran says
The opposition leader cited a minister reading illangal as ilakkangal, and also attacked the government on Mettur water and unsown land in Thanjavur.

Converts from Hinduism cannot seek SC/ST Act relief, Madurai High Court says
A person who converted to Christianity and has not reconverted cannot seek relief under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the bench held.

Phones banned inside major Tamil Nadu temples
From 1 September, photos, videos, selfies and reels are not allowed.

Vijay to travel to Britain to court investors
The visit is expected from 10 to 16 September, his first official foreign trip since taking office.

Fraudsters in Indore, Madhya Pradesh are duping people by falsely claiming to represent Vijay's
Indore police have received 6 complaints in the past month and are warning the public not to trust such calls.
