Tamil Nadu government

The Tamil Nadu government announced AI planning approvals and a new housing scheme called MY-HOME, which aims to develop one lakh housing units over seven years via a public-private partnership model for low-income families and youth.

Tamil Nadu's budget has launched a ₹2,117-crore CM’s integrated urban mission aimed at reshaping cities by 2031. The initiative focuses on urban development and infrastructure improvement.

The Tamil Nadu government announced the ‘Super Clean, Super Campus’ scheme for 10,000 schools, providing branded bicycles to 5.32 lakh Class XI students in government and government-aided schools. It also plans to establish ‘Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Schools of Excellence’ offering free education and boarding for Classes IX to XII.

The new Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is preparing to present its first budget, with an analysis of the state's finances, historical data, comparisons to peers, and future challenges.

Bengaluru is receiving 80,000 to one lakh tonnes less construction material daily, including jelly stones and M-Sand, due to a Tamil Nadu government order and a Tavarekere quarry mishap.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Tamil Nadu government's plea regarding the Thirupparankundram dispute but did not grant interim relief. The court questioned the tradition of lighting a lamp on a stone pillar, and the state claimed no historical records support this practice.

The Tamil Nadu government plans to expand cooperative lending under the Singapengal Entrepreneurship Credit Scheme by increasing loans by 25% and ensuring at least 30% of loans go to new members. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed officials to implement these changes.

The Tamil Nadu government has ceased using the term 'CM’s Thayumanavar Scheme' in official communications. Guru, founder of an online Vijay fan club, was appointed to lead the Tamil Nadu Fact Check Unit.

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw cases against students who participated in anti-NEET protests. This move aligns with similar actions by other state governments.

Actor Parthiban filed a PIL in the Madras High Court to simplify the issuance of 'no caste, no religion' certificates. He demands the Tamil Nadu government enact legislation or issue guidelines for Revenue officials to process these certificates promptly.

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the English version of Part I of the Union-State Relations report to be made publicly available.

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Armstrong, a Bahujan Samaj Party leader who was killed two years ago. The Tamil Nadu government withdrew its Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court, leading to the CBI's involvement.

Developers are requesting the Tamil Nadu government to increase floor-to-floor height to promote luxury housing in Chennai. The discussion took place at a session on 'Luxury housing boom: How architecture is redefining premium living' at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Summit 2026.

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the deadline for regularizing unapproved layouts from June 30, 2024, to June 2027 under the Tamil Nadu Regularisation of Unapproved Layouts and Plots Rules, 2017, with no changes to the guidelines.

The Tamil Nadu government claims to have corrected past lapses regarding super-speciality seats, but Health Minister Stalin's statement has been disputed by K.G. Arunraj, who argues it falsely implies the state is surrendering these seats to the AIQ for the first time.

The Tamil Nadu government signed MoUs for establishing Global Capability Centres and a University of Western Australia campus in Chennai, expected to create 2,920 direct and indirect jobs in the state.

Experts recommend the Tamil Nadu government establish land banks to enhance commercial real estate development. They suggest adopting Gujarat's land pooling and leasing models to address high land costs affecting supply.

The Tamil Nadu government has established an Expert Advisory Committee to monitor and assess the El Niño weather phenomenon. The committee will track rainfall and drought conditions, identify vulnerable areas, and provide guidance to the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency on early warning systems.

DMK leader Stalin has demanded that the Tamil Nadu government explain its surrender of 151 super-speciality medical seats. He criticized the TVK-led government for not adopting a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly to oppose the transfer of these seats to the All India quota.

K.S.N. Venugopalu Senapathi has petitioned the High Court for a CBI investigation into fraudulent registration of math land. The current investigation is being conducted by CB-CID, a Tamil Nadu government agency, but concerns about impartiality arise due to allegations against state officials.

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the transport of rough stones and aggregates, including materials like M-sand and boulders, to other states for three months to ensure sufficient supply within the state for construction needs.

Tamil Nadu is preparing to host the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in August. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the meeting, and Tamil Nadu government has nominated Ministers R. Nirmalkumar and Rajmohan as members of the council.

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the tenure of the Seventh State Finance Commission until December 31. The commission, chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, was originally constituted in May 2025.

The Tamil Nadu government plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement an AI-enabled grievance redressal system for Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries. Before finalizing the agreement, the state aims to include district-level officers under the grievance redressal framework.

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Rajesh Lakhoni as the Commissioner of Land Administration. The appointment focuses on administrative responsibilities within the land sector.

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the cancellation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates issued outside notified areas for the Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community. A 2005 government order states that a district's Revenue Authority cannot issue ST certificates for individuals belonging to another district.

Tamil Nadu government will launch a 'Presence-less Registration' system on August 17, 2026, allowing online property registration for flat and plot promoters, bankers, and financial institutions. The initiative eliminates the need to visit Sub-Registrar offices in the first phase.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the government's silence on the Cauvery issue. A DMK leader states the Chief Minister should have met the Prime Minister regarding the issue but has not done so.

The Tamil Nadu government has not yet requested the Centre to shift the airport site from Parandur, according to the Union Minister of State. The minister's statement came in response to a question from DMK MP P. Wilson in the Rajya Sabha.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced job opportunities for the relatives of 32 victims of the Karur stampede. The initiative aims to provide support to families affected by the incident.

In November 2001, transport corporation employees' unions in Tamil Nadu went on a 16-day strike demanding a 20% annual bonus increase. During the strike, 28 people were killed in Thoothukudi district when a TNSTC bus, allegedly driven by a temporary casual labourer, was involved in an accident during Deepavali.

The Tamil Nadu government is considering a reduction in the VAT rate on aviation turbine fuel. The proposal is currently under contemplation.

The Tamil Nadu government will celebrate the state’s history on both July 18 and November 1. The AIADMK government previously designated November 1 as Tamil Nadu Day, while the DMK government changed the observance to July 18 in 2021.

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed facilitation officers to assist students in obtaining loans for higher education. The initiative aims to provide support and guidance to students seeking financial assistance for their academic pursuits.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday to seek support for Kerala government's anti-drug enforcement drive, Operation Toofan.

Tamil Nadu Government transferred DVAC chief A. Arun, who was appointed on May 25, and appointed IG Mageshwari as his replacement. The transfer occurred within two months of Arun assuming charge.

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a circular prohibiting non-academic events in school premises, following backlash over their use for political celebrations, including the birthday of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

The Tamil Nadu government has requested State Election Commissioner Jothi Nirmalasamy to resign. She was appointed in March 2024 and her term is scheduled to end in May 2029.

The Tamil Nadu government has renamed the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department as the Social Justice Department. The change reflects a shift in the department's focus or branding.

The Tamil Nadu government signed a ₹1,000-crore Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi for expansion projects in Porur and Chengalpattu. The projects are expected to create 1,000 high-skilled technology jobs over three to five years.