Vijay expands Kamaraj breakfast scheme in Tamil Nadu to Classes 6-8, adding nearly 15.30 lakh students. The Tamil Nadu free breakfast scheme now widens school meal coverage across government and government-aided schools. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expanded the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to students studying in Classes 6 to 8, significantly widening the reach of the state's free morning meal programme.

Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court as petitioners challenge a Madras High Court ruling. The Kapoor family land dispute involves 2.7 acres on East Coast Road, limitation claims and court-ordered mediation.   The Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court after MC Sivakami challenged a Madras High Court order dismissing her suit over 2.7 acres of land on East Coast Road. The property was sold to Sr

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Pattinapakkam protest has intensified as fisherfolk oppose the Chennai Secretariat project over livelihood and coastal concerns. Political parties are also backing a Secretariat site shift demand and wider consultation.   The Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to build a new Secretariat and Legislative Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai is facing growing resistance from fishing communities, en

DMK MLAs evicted from Tamil Nadu Assembly after a DMK Assembly protest over Vijay corruption allegations. The row centred on an ED corruption document and Sarkaria Commission references that the Speaker refused to remove from records.   Vijay corruption allegations trigger DMK Assembly protest The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes on Tuesday after DMK legislators strongly protested

Tamil Nadu reportedly shortlisted Manellore and Cheyyur on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as possible locations for a new airport serving Greater Chennai. The development was reported from Chennai at 10:53 AM IST, days after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government abandoned the Parandur proposal. The Tamil Nadu government has reportedly shortlisted Manellore and Cheyyur as potential locations for a new airport serving the Chennai Metropolitan Area after aband

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s proposed new office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai has come under scrutiny following allegations over the renovation tender process. The office is reportedly being shifted to the 10th floor to allow the Chief Minister to work closer to senior government officials and improve administrative coordination. ₹5.54 Crore Renovation Tender Draws Scrutiny Questions have been raised over the reported ₹5.54 crore renovation te

An IndiGo Chennai emergency landing ended safely late Tuesday, August 11, after flight 6E-723 from Kolkata reported a left engine failure while approaching Chennai. Chennai airport emergency teams were activated before the aircraft landed safely with 224 people onboard and no reported injuries. Left Engine Failure Reported During Approach IndiGo flight 6E-723 was flying from Kolkata to Chennai

  Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into police custody from his Chennai residence following an FIR over his controversial protest speech. His lawyers moved the Madras High Court for anticipatory bail as the case triggered fresh tension between the DMK and the ruling TVK.  

Chennai, Tamil Nadu - CM Vijay is preparing to shift his office to a sea-facing section of Namakkal Kavignar Maligai at the Secretariat. CM Vijay Sea-View Office Takes Shape In Chennai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is preparing to move his main office from the historic Fort St George building to the 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maligai, an 11-storey structure located within the state Secretariat complex in Chennai.

TVK has demanded the complete abolition of NEET and called for states to receive full authority over education, medical admissions and related policies. TVK Demands NEET Abolition and Greater State Authority Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has renewed its demand for the complete abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, saying its opposition goes beyond allegations of examination irregularities. The party said

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met rapper Therukkural Arivu after police detained the artist during an anti-NEET protest near the Secretariat in Chennai.   Rapper Arivu Detained During Anti-NEET Protest Tamil rapper Therukkural Arivu was detained by police on Tuesday after attempting to stage an anti-NEET demonstration outside the Tami

A boiler explosion at a private steel melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven migrant workers. Firefighters controlled the blaze, while police began investigating the cause of the industrial accident.   A 26-year-old worker was killed and seven others suffered severe burn injuries after a boiler exploded at a private steel melting unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district early on Tuesday, July 1

Vivaah Patu: India’s record-breaking silk saree Vivaah Patu is one of India’s most remarkable examples of luxury handloom craftsmanship. Created by The Chennai Silks, the saree entered Guinness World Records as the most expensive silk saree after it was sold on January 5, 2008, for ₹39,31,627. The piece is often discussed not simply because of its price, but bec

Vijay government may function without Deputy CM Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s government could continue functioning without appointing a Deputy Chief Minister, according to reports circulating in political circles. The emerging speculation has triggered discussion about the leadership structure of the administration and whether Vijay intends to retain a highly centralized model of governance under the Chief Mini

The Tamil Nadu horse-trading row intensified after the DMK, AIADMK and BJP separately met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, seeking his intervention over allegations against the TVK government. The parties raised concerns over alleged attempts to poach legislators, misuse of police machinery and the participation of private individuals in official government meetings. Opposition Parties Raise TVK Horse-Trading Allega

₹180 crore horse-trading plot to topple CM Vijay govt? Probe widens Tamil Nadu politics has been hit by a major controversy after the investigation into an alleged attempt to poach ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam legislators expanded, with police claiming that a corporate entity had prepared a fund of nearly ₹180 crore for the alleged operation. The latest development follows a complaint by TVK MLA N Ilaiyaraja,

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed district collectors, police chiefs and senior officials to take fearless and impartial action against criminals, saying there will be no political interference in law-and-order matters. Addressing the first joint conference of district collectors, superintendents of police and senior officials after the TVK government assumed office in May, Vijay said officials should act freely and ensure that even powerful offenders are punish

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is facing fresh political pressure after a viral video involving one of his cabinet ministers triggered serious allegations and protests from opposition parties. The controversy centers on Tamil Nadu Human Resources Management Minister D. Sarathkumar, who has denied allegations of drug use after an old IPL-related video resurfaced on social media. In the video, the minister is seen handling a white powder-like substance on a mobile phone scr

The South Indian film industry is in mourning following the reported passing of veteran actor and director K. Bhagyaraj, who died at the age of 73 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Chennai. According to reports, he was admitted to a hospital in the city, where he breathed his last early this morning. The news comes shortly after the industry also grieved the loss of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, making it a deeply emotional period for Kollywood. Bhagyaraj was also closely asso

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed K Venkata Narayana as its Special Representative in New Delhi for a period of one year. According to an official government order issued on Friday, the appointment is temporary and will be effective from the date he assumes office. The state government stated that the detailed terms and conditions of his role will be issued separately. The appointment has attracted political attention and criticism due to Narayana’s professional association