Tamil Nadu

Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu involve State Election Commissioners, raising concerns about the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission.

T.N. BJP claims Minister Nirmalkumar's statements about the Parandur site are false propaganda. Nainar Nagenthran accused the TVK-led government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, of hindering Tamil Nadu's economic development and youth employment opportunities.

The Tamil Nadu School Education department clarified there is no delay in textbook printing or supply, despite reports that many government schools, particularly for Classes IV and V, have yet to receive them.

Tamil Nadu state police executed 2,385 non-bailable warrants as part of a proactive and preventive policing drive.

Congress has appointed Ghulam Ahmed Mir as the AICC general secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Prakash Joshi as the in-charge for West Bengal. Ghulam Ahmed Mir was previously responsible for West Bengal.

A month after reopening, government school students in Tamil Nadu have not received all their textbooks, with teachers reporting that only half the students have been distributed books. Officials from the School Education Department stated that textbook distribution followed the needs outlined by school heads.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will visit Karur on July 10 to meet with families of stampede victims. Security arrangements for the visit were reviewed by T.S. Anbu, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order.

The Madras High Court directed all private schools in Tamil Nadu to display their fee structure on notice boards and websites. Justice M. Dhandapani issued the order under the court's extraordinary writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.

The article discusses the disappearance of Egyptian Vultures in Tamil Nadu and emphasizes the need for coordinated conservation efforts, including the establishment of an Egyptian Vulture Conservation Breeding Programme in the state.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticized Congress leader Manickam Tagore over Mekedatu. He urged Congress to prioritize the welfare of Tamil Nadu's people now that the party is part of the state cabinet.

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order related to the backward status of converts to Islam. A 2024 government order states that converts from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities, or Scheduled Castes to Islam should be classified as BC (Muslim) to access reservation benefits.

The Madras High Court has closed a 2016 case involving the DMK regarding local body elections in Tamil Nadu. Justice M. Dhandapani cited prior orders from retired Justice N. Kirubarakan as the reason for closing the case.

Ministers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala have expressed opposition to proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act. The changes to the law are being criticized by these states for reasons detailed in the article.

Chennai has seen elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week, with the monsoon remaining subdued in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu consistently drew lower quantities of rice than its allocated share under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana in five of the last seven years, with the closest drawal (98% of 6.99 lakh tonnes) occurring during the 2020-21 pandemic year. Off-take rates ranged from 73% to 79% in other years between 2019-20 and 2024-25.

The Minister announced that electricity distribution in Tamil Nadu will not be privatized. This decision maintains public sector control over the electricity distribution system.

Tamil Nadu will launch online registration for specific documents, including first sale of plots and flats, sale deeds related to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, and memoranda of deposit of title deeds (MODs), starting August 17.

Justice V. Mohana, the first woman from Tamil Nadu to be elevated directly to the Supreme Court, was felicitated by the MBA. She inaugurated an endowment lecture series and acknowledged the contributions of M.K. Nambyar, V.P. Raman, R. Krishnamoorthy, and M. Subramaniam to the development of law.

A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The situation is worsened by inadequate support services for children undergoing the procedural justice system.

Tamil Nadu's State Coastal Zone Management Authority defends the CRZ approval for the Mamallan Reservoir project, asserting compliance with the 2011 CRZ Notification and multiple technical reviews. The authority counters a petition challenging the December 2025 clearance.

The first instalment of ₹25,863 crore under VB-GRAM G was released, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the highest allocation of ₹3,210.76 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, while Kerala received ₹925.33 crore. Concerns about centralised planning and high technological barriers remain.

The Law Minister stated that officials are not required to attend 'review' meetings with the Governor. This follows reports that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar had requested such a meeting at the Madurai Circuit House.

The TVK government will ensure execution of all Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed for investments in Tamil Nadu, as stated by the Industries Minister. The commitment focuses on implementing investment agreements in the state.

VCK, as an alliance partner of TVK, will push for four key demands, including a law against caste-based 'honour' killings in Tamil Nadu.

Anitha Radhakrishnan, a DMK MLA, was arrested for making objectionable remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. The arrest followed the Madras High Court dismissing her anticipatory bail plea in a case registered by the Authoor police.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, recovering documents from premises in Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Malappuram, and Thrissur under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

India’s textile stocks have emerged as market standouts due to trade deals. A garment factory in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, is highlighted as part of the industry activity.

Supporters of the Parandur airport argue that Chennai's failure to secure a second airport by 2028 could jeopardize growth opportunities for the city and its surrounding industrial regions. The case for equitable development in Tamil Nadu is highlighted as a key consideration for the airport project.

T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna invites complaints regarding alleged irregularities in Public Works Department (PWD) and Highways contracts under previous administrations. Complainants will have their identities kept confidential and receive legal protection, with efforts to recover lost funds.

Foreign medical graduates in Tamil Nadu are now permitted to undertake the Compulsory Rotatory Medical Internship (CRMI) in 36 non-teaching hospitals. This decision addresses a long-standing demand from hundreds of FMGs who cleared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination but were awaiting mandatory CRMI opportunities.

Bengal foxes in Tamil Nadu are monogamous and now inhabit only specific pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai, and Villupuram. Forest Department officials note their shrinking habitat.

Godrej Properties has acquired a 47-acre land parcel in South Chennai, aiming to generate ₹500 crore in revenue. The company already has four developments in Tamil Nadu, excluding the newly signed project.

Tamil Nadu has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order that upheld a 1976 ban on cow slaughter, citing its impact on milk production and rural economy improvement.

The implementation of the ₹12,642-crore VB-G RAM G project in Tamil Nadu is set for July 1. The funding arrangement splits costs 60:40 between the Union and State governments, with the Union contributing ₹7,585 crore and the State ₹5,057 crore.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay will hold a consultative meeting with post-poll alliance partners on July 1. The meeting is significant due to the disintegration of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance following the 2026 Assembly poll debacle.

Minister Sengottaiyan is defending the appointment of the producer of the movie 'Jana Nayagan' as Tamil Nadu's Delhi representative.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay wishes all new buses to have AC facilities, as reported by the Transport Minister.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches the Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign in Chennai. The initiative aims to immunize children against polio.

The Tamil Nadu textile industry is being urged to invest under the Production Linked Incentive scheme. The initiative aims to encourage investment in the sector through financial incentives.

The Union government has set a $21 billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030. The goal focuses on boosting the state's textile industry to achieve significant export growth.