September 2026 தமிழ்

Politics

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…

Politics

By-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram on October 6

Nominations open September 9, close September 16, and can be withdrawn until September 19.

Politics

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.

Courts

HC: investigating corruption against the influential is itself hard

Sanction to prosecute two IAS officers in the SP Velumani tender case is still pending.

Politics

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.

Courts

C. Vijayabaskar accused of ₹4 crore AIADMK seat fraud

Police tell the High Court a preliminary inquiry has begun; status report due September 15.

Civic

Deepavali train ticket booking opens today at 8 AM

With Deepavali falling on November 8, passengers can book tickets 60 days in advance.

Civic

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.

Politics

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.

Civic

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.

Politics

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.

Civic

Sanitation workers temporarily withdraw protest after talks

Cases registered in connection with the protest are also expected to be withdrawn.

Governance

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.

Politics

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.

Economy

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.

Courts

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

Ajith Kumar has welcomed the Tamil Nadu Government’s announcement to establish a Motorsport City

Joseph Vijay for the initiative.

Courts

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.

Politics

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

ft.

Politics

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.

Budget

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.

Politics

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.

Agriculture

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.

Politics

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.

Budget

TASMAC earned ₹50,845 crore in 2025-26

Revenue has risen by about ₹14,795 crore from ₹36,050.65 crore in 2021-22.

Economy

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.

Agriculture

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.

Governance

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.

Courts

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.

Civic

Phones banned inside major Tamil Nadu temples

From 1 September, photos, videos, selfies and reels are not allowed.

Economy

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.

Politics

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.

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