Tamil Nadu

TVK govt reaches out to industry amid policy continuity concerns

Tamil Nadu government engages industry leaders, expedites approvals and assures policy support as it seeks to retain investor confidence and sustain investment momentum

Tamil Nadu govt mandates physical education for students in classes 6 to 12

The Tamil Nadu government has made it mandatory for all schools, including private institutions across the State to conduct physical education classes for the students studying from Class six to 12 from this academic year. The School Education department has issued detailed guidelines for conducting physical education classes. A senior official from the department on Sunday said there were reports and complaints that many private schools failed to conduct physical education classes and had instead used those periods for special classes last year. Following this, all the district physical education inspectors have been instructed to immediately report the details of schools with unsed play grounds. The guidelines further said in addition to the physical education classes, special sports training should be provided for students interested in sports after school hours. The officials were also instructed to identify schools that have achieved success in one or more disciplines at the

TNPDCL gives simultaneous promotion to 300 engineers in landmark move

In a first for the state-owned Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd, promotion orders were issued simultaneously to 300 engineers. According to an official release, orders were issued in the first phase to 300 assistant executive engineers (electrical) out of 379 eligible engineers who joined service between 2000 and 2002, an official release from the secretariat said. The promotions were granted in a transparent manner to address staffing requirements across various categories within the corporation and to resolve long-pending promotion-related issues. Describing the exercise as a significant event in the history of the power corporation, the release said all promotions were granted strictly on the basis of eligibility and Board rules, ensuring full transparency througout the process. These promotions are expected not only to boost staff morale but to enhance the corporation's operational efficiency and improve the quality of services provided to the public.

Fresh setback for AIADMK as four former ministers join Vijay's TVK

In yet another setback for the AIADMK, which faces a severe internal crisis, the party's four former ministers and ex-MLAs have joined ruling TVK at its headquarters in Chennai on Saturday. The AIADMK leaders who joined TVK include Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and N R Sivapathi. All of them joined the ruling party in front of TVK General Secretary Anand and General Secretary for election campaign management Aadhav Arjuna. After the April 23 poll debacle, the AIADMK is facing a series of setbacks. First, a rebel group of 25 MLAs supported a motion of confidence moved by CM C Joseph Vijay on the floor of the Assembly, violating the party whip to vote against the motion. Four of those rebel MLAs resigned and joined TVK before the rebel group patched up with General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami. Since then, several AIADMK functionaries have quit their party to join TVK. The four former AIADMK ministers quitting the party and joining TVK is the latest instance

Bridge Green launches Tamil Nadu's first critical mineral recovery facility

Bridge Green Upcycle has inaugurated Tamil Nadu's first dedicated critical mineral recovery plant for spent lithium-ion batteries, with plans to invest up to ₹1,000 crore over five years

Annamalai's political movement crosses over 1 mn registration in 10 hours

BJP members and volunteers offered prayers and participated in special rituals at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram for the success and strengthening of K Annamalai's 'Idhu Namma Iyakkam' movement

In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge

Tamil Nadu is prosperous but it cannot afford to be profligate with spending

'Will launch new party, fight polls in TN': Annamalai after quitting BJP

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai resigned from the party's primary membership on Friday, and BJP chief Nitin Nabin accepted the resignation. Annamalai is learnt to have tendered his resignation during his recent visit to Delhi. "The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin, has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu Ex-State President, K Annamalai, from the primary membership of the party," BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a statement on Friday. Annamalai travelled to Delhi to meet with party leadership amid speculation about his potential resignation and plans to establish a new political party. He met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday here at his residence to discuss the matter. Annamalai was believed to have been rather upset since being replaced by Nainar Nagenthran as the Tamil Nadu BJP president and following the revival of the electoral alliance with the AIADMK in preparation for the 2026 Assembly ...

Hyundai sees Tamil Nadu as flagship EV hub; plans to strengthen ecosystem

HMIL plans to deepen localisation, boost procurement from Tamil Nadu suppliers, create 2,000 jobs and roll out two new models, including its first mass-market EV

Tamil Nadu signs ₹18,600 crore MoU with Larsen & Toubro for three projects

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister V Joseph Vijay on Thursday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Tamil Nadu government and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L & T) for three major projects in the state involving a total investment of Rs 18,600 crore and the creation of employment opportunities for around 8,200 people.According to a press release, the Chief Minister held discussions at the Secretariat with L & T Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan and appreciated the company's continued investments in Tamil Nadu and its contribution to the state's industrial growth.The Chief Minister welcomed L & T's proposal to establish projects across the data centre, electronics manufacturing and shipbuilding sectors, stating that the investments would further strengthen Tamil Nadu's position as a leading industrial destination. He also assured the company of the state government's full cooperation and support for its future expansion plans, the ...

NEET uncertainty drives surge in engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu

Amid uncertainty over this year's NEET exam following alleged irregularities and the subsequent cancelleation of the test, medical aspirants are turning to engineering courses, with enrolment for Tamil Nadu engineering admissions crossing 2.5 lakh. Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is a completely online, single-window counseling process conducted by Anna University for admission to undergraduate B.E. and B.Tech. courses in the State, based solely on Class 12 marks without an entrance exam. According to sources in the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE), the online registration has started from May 3. "Within a span of 26 days, the number of applications have crossed 2.5 lakh and it is expected to touch three lakh", a senior official from DOTE said on Friday. Noting that NEET irregularities have delayed medical counselling, he said, "due to this, there is a notable shift with many medical aspirants choosing engineering admissions". He added that the delay in medical .

Maran group launches Tamil Nadu's first micro-drama app, KadhaiShorts

The Tamil micro-drama platform will offer two-minute episodic content rooted in hyperlocal storytelling and plans multilingual expansion by FY27-end

TN CM Vijay raises Mekedatu, fishermen arrests in meeting with PM Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and discussed matters concerning the state, including the Mekedatu dam issue, fishermen arrests and the Tamil invocation song row. The meeting assumes significance as it was the TVK chief's maiden official visit to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month. A government press release said the CM expressed serious concern over Karnataka's announcement of a ground-breaking ceremony for the Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery river, saying the move was completely against the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and the verdict of the Supreme Court. The CM requested Modi to issue a clear directive allowing the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu (invocation song) to be sung at the start of government events. During the meeting, Vijay also urged the prime minister to take strong measures to secure the immediate release of Tamil Nadu fishermen and their vessels.

AIADMK factions patch up, Velumani-led rebel MLAs meet chief Palaniswami

AIADMK factions patched up on Wednesday, with rebel MLAs led by former state minister S P Velumani calling on party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami at his residence and expressing their support for the party leader, a party source said. About 13 legislators accompanied Velumani. Former state minister C Ve Shanmugam-who, along with Velumani and other legislators, had demanded that the party support the TVK government-was conspicuous by his absence at the meeting. Shortly after meeting Palaniswami, Velumani-accompanied by former minister Dr C Vijayabaskar, legislators supporting him, and senior leaders including Agri S S Krishnamurthy who support Palaniswami-called on Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar and submitted a letter stating that they would function as one party in the Assembly. Vijayabaskar withdrew his earlier letter requesting the Speaker to recognise him as party whip.

Fourth AIADMK MLA quits; Palaniswami asks Speaker to reject resignations

A fourth MLA from the AIADMK's rebel camp on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, shortly after party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami-led faction met Assembly Speaker with a plea to not to accept the resignation of three AIADMK legislators who had stepped down on May 25. The Palaniswami camp cited alleged legal and procedural lapses behind the MLAs' move and wanted the Speaker not to accept their resignation. The party claimed the three MLAs joined the ruling TVK even before their resignation was notified. Shortly after they met Speaker JCD Prabhakar with the said plea, another MLA from the rebel C Ve Shanmugam-SP Velumani camp, Esakki Subaya, tendered his resignation with the Speaker. He is also likely to join the ruling TVK. Amid the developments in the AIADMK camp, Congress MP S Jothimani expressed concern over "horse-trading" in Tamil Nadu, and said her party should not support such moves by the ruling TVK since the national party itself has been at the .

TN CM Vijay announces waiver of loans up to ₹50,000 for marginal farmers

The scheme is expected to benefit 1,422,000 farmers and will result in an additional government expenditure of ₹2,044.46 crore

From election strategy to Tamil Nadu industries: The rise of S Keerthana

Shine Jacob profiles TVK's youngest minister, handling the high-profile industries portfolio

Cong joins TN govt, CM Vijay expands Cabinet by inducting 23 more ministers

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday expanded his Cabinet by inducting 23 more legislators as ministers, including two from the Congress, which marked the return of the grand old party to governance in Tamil Nadu after almost 60 years. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the minister-designates. TVK MLAs, including Srinath, S Kamali, C Vijayalakshmi and R V Ranjithkumar were initially sworn-in as ministers. Congress party's S Rajesh Kumar, representing Killiyoor, and P Viswanathan, who won from Melur segment, took oath as ministers. AICC incharge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, said the inclusion of his party MLAs in the Cabinet heralded a "turning point" in the political history of Tamil Nadu. "Congress cadres have been striving for power for the last 59 years and have been working for it with loyalty and dedication. Now, they have got it," Chodankar told PTI ...

TN CM Vijay keeps Home, assigns portfolios; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has recommended to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar the portfolios to be allocated to the council of ministers who were sworn in along with him on May 10 and it has been approved by the governor, Lok Bhavan said on Saturday. According to the Lok Bhavan press release, Vijay will handle public, general administration, police, women and youth welfare, welfare of children, aged, differently abled persons, municipal administration and urban and water supply. Similarly, N Anand was designated minister for rural development and water resources. Likewise, Aadhav Arjuna will take care of public works (buildings, highways and minor ports) and sports development. Dr K G Arunraj will be the minister for health, medical education and family welfare. K A Sengottaiyan shall be the Finance Minister.

EC orders probe into voting by foreigners in TN polls, 10 held in Chennai

The Election Commission has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals "deceitfully" voting in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, an official said on Saturday. The EC's action follows a report submitted by the police recently after they arrested ten foreign nationals who attempted to board a flight. The airport officials became suspicious when they noticed indelible ink on their index fingers and alerted the police. The Chennai police said ten foreign nationals were arrested in nine cases for allegedly casting votes in the Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly polls. They were detained at the Chennai and Madurai airports. Police enquiry revealed that these nationals were from Sri Lanka, the UK and Canada. "They had used fraudulent Indian ID documents to cast the votes. The indelible ink was noticed on their fingers when they attempted to fly out," the police official said. The police Central Crime Branch registered cases and is probing, the official said and added that as