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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Nominations open September 9, close September 16, and can be withdrawn until September 19.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K
Stalin’s security cover has been downgraded from Z+ to Z category following a periodic threat assessment review, according to government sources.
About 300 sanitation workers have been protesting in Chennai for a ninth day
They want the daily wage raised from ₹762 to ₹832, plus permanency, a weekly off, menstrual and maternity leave, and a food allowance.
The 2026–27 BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Policy Note does not mention Periyar, Ambedkar or Nehru
Historical references included in the earlier note — including the 1951 Communal G.O.
Lift the by-election stay, Vijay tells court
The CM's reply seeks polls for five seats including Tiruchi East, and dismissal of the case with costs.
Assembly Must Not Become a Fighting Arena: Premalatha
She supported debate but urged equal speaking opportunities and asked members not to waste Assembly time on personal disputes.
Who Are India’s Best Chief Ministers?
Abhijit Deepke names three chief ministers and explains his choices.
Kanimozhi backs Minister Keerthana
Online body-shaming of women in politics is cheap politics, Kanimozhi said; Jothimani said nobody has the right to shame a woman over dress.
Parandur airport project cancelled
CM Joseph Vijay scraps the plan after farmer and village protests; Meenambakkam will be expanded.
What will you do with the land?
Thangam Thennarasu says about 90% of 5,746 acres at Parandur was already acquired.
Free bus travel for women from 2 Oct
Vetri Payanam covers ordinary, metro, city, LSS and deluxe buses, with no income cap or trip limit.
Will CM Vijay answer in the Assembly?
Municipal Administration demand debate is tomorrow; opposition questions are expected.
Speed for MLA cars, not kuruvai funds, says Udhayanidhi
Two months after the special package, he said the money has not reached farmers.
DMK MLAs will not take government cars
Udhayanidhi: all 59 refuse, citing fiscal strain; cars only for those who need them.
Power debate derailed by 'Sanghi-bathroom' clash
Nirmal Kumar vs Udhayanidhi turned a tariff discussion into uproar.
No farm-loan waiver, but free cars for MLAs?
CPIM's P. Shanmugam asked Tamil Nadu to review the MLA car scheme.
Will the CM look only if the astrologer says so?
Udhayanidhi's Assembly jibe at the three files on the CM's desk.
Assembly or Super Singer, asks Udhayanidhi
He said ruling-side replies were startling, and members were now singing.
Has CM Vijay's delimitation stance changed?
Assembly freeze-at-543 vs a zonal-council line that no state's share should fall.
I named TVK, says astrologer Rathan Pandit
Vetri is a number-22 name, he said - the same as Dhoni and Ganguly.
TN government clarifies ₹5.54 crore CM office tender
Work underway is old-furniture removal; new office works start only after a contractor is chosen.
Nainar slams planned state bus cuts
He says 136 weekday services were cut in Villupuram and rural students and wage workers would be hit.
Six southern CMs meet in Kovalam
Amit Shah chairs the 31st Southern Zonal Council; Vijay is co-chair after their first meeting since he took office.
What did Vijay demand at the southern CMs' meet?
With Karnataka's CM on one side and Amit Shah on the other, he pressed Cauvery, NEET, delimitation, metro and GST asks.
Government car for every MLA, ₹75,000 a month
CM Vijay announced vehicles plus a monthly allowance under Rule 110.
₹8,452 crore in PM CARES. Only ₹88 lakh spent?
93% of the fund sat in FDs; scholarship figures do not match the published outflow.
90% of MLAs already have cars, says Premalatha
She welcomed the CM's car scheme, flagged the ₹150 crore outlay, and asked for a full loan waiver for the poor and farmers.
New CM office works before tender?
Three tenders worth ₹5.54 crore; work alleged to have started first.
VCK says it is a ruling party too
Thirumavalavan met CM Vijay; VCK says it now carries the coalition ruling-party identity.
Vijay apologises for minister's Karunanidhi slip
Ranjith Kumar mispronounced the former CM's name in the Assembly.
Vijay pledges a corruption-free Tamil Nadu
In his first Independence Day address as Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay made anti-corruption a top government priority.
CM Vijay condemns shooting of 3 Tamil men
He rejected the Karnataka forest department's explanation and demanded a fair inquiry.
The right Kalaignar won
On this day, Karunanidhi secured for chief ministers the right to hoist the national flag.
Pension and welfare hikes announced
CM Vijay's first Independence Day address raises support for freedom fighters and ex-servicemen.
Vijay hoists the flag at the Fort
TVK leader Vijay hoisted the Independence Day flag and pledged unity, equality and democracy.
Tamil Nadu may lose ₹3,200 crore
Thangam Thennarasu says the mines Bill is a direct attack on fiscal federalism.
Tamil Nadu may lose ₹3,200 crore
Thangam Thennarasu says the mines Bill is a direct attack on fiscal federalism.
You may return home, but…
Sri Lanka Cabinet clears a voluntary-return path, with intelligence screening and a bar on serious-crime accused.
You may return home, but…
Sri Lanka Cabinet clears a voluntary-return path, with intelligence screening and a bar on serious-crime accused.
20 more Group 1 vacancies
TNPSC addendum 5B/2026 lists 20 extra posts; prelims now on September 27.
20 more Group 1 vacancies
TNPSC addendum 5B/2026 lists 20 extra posts; prelims now on September 27.
Delimitation Resolution Passes Amid Divided Assembly
It passed by voice vote with support from DMK, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.
Delimitation Resolution Passes Amid Divided Assembly
It passed by voice vote with support from DMK, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.
DMK Backs CM Vijay's Delimitation Resolution
Udhayanidhi Stalin said DMK supports the Assembly resolution and will not allow any cut in Tamil Nadu’s MPs.
DMK Supports CM Vijay's Resolution
Udhayanidhi Stalin said DMK will not permit any reduction in Tamil Nadu’s number of MPs.
TNPSC notifies 821 Group II Vacancies
Online applications close on September 9; One Time Registration is required before applying.
TNPSC notifies 821 Group II Vacancies
Online applications close on September 9; One Time Registration is required before applying.
Husband Removed Over Bribery Allegation; Wife Gets Same TVK Post
A TVK functionary was removed after bribery allegations; his wife was appointed to the same post, drawing criticism.
Husband Removed Over Bribery Allegation; Wife Gets Same TVK Post
A TVK functionary was removed after bribery allegations; his wife was appointed to the same post, drawing criticism.
Drone reels at Mullaperiyar: Kerala forest complaint against TVK MLA
The dam sits in the Periyar Tiger Reserve area, where drone use is restricted.
Tamil Thai Vazhthu first: Assembly unanimous resolution
In all official events - schools, universities, government offices and public sector bodies - the state song should be sung first.
Wrong decisions drive consecutive AIADMK defeats, Velumani and Natham tell EPS
Despite winnable openings in 2021, 2024 and 2026, arbitrary calls and expulsions left the party weaker, the seniors wrote.
Udhayanidhi questioned for about 90 minutes at Sengipatti police station and released
He was taken from his Neelankarai residence in Chennai to Sengipatti police station in Thanjavur and questioned for about one and a half hours.
Jason Sanjay says his first choice to act opposite a Hollywood star is his father
He shared Vijay’s advice to build his own identity and do things himself to gain experience.
CM Vijay presents medals to 665 police personnel at the Chennai ceremony
President, Union Home Minister, and Chief Minister medals were also conferred.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Tamil Nadu for a Congress training camp in Mamallapuram
Reports suggest he may meet CM Vijay, but no official announcement has been made yet.
₹340 crore allocated for drinking water and essential works
₹340 crore has been allocated for drinking water and other essential works, with officials directed to use the funds and complete necessary works quickly.
