‘Annan Seer’ scheme: Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹812 crore
Marriages taking place on or after the date of issue of the government order would be covered under the scheme
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Tamil Nadu
Latest reporting on Tamil Nadu (place): 50 stories, most recently on 18 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.
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Supreme Court Stays Demolition Of CSI Church Built As Community Hall In Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi District
The Collector had refused to recognise the community hall as a place of worship citing communal tensions between Hindu and Christian residents.
Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts ·
Khushi wins U-16 doubles title, stays on course for triple triumph
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Haryana’s Khushi Kadian combined with Tamil Nadu’s Sanmitha Harini to win the girls U-16 doubles title and remain on course for a triple triumph at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Friday.
Sports · ThePrint · Sport ·
Why Tamil Nadu’s government schools need a revival plan
Before closing low-enrolment government schools, the administration must ask whether children are disappearing or merely choosing alternative institutions
Education · The Hindu · Education ·
Tamil Nadu Diary Minister attributes rise in milk procurement to revision in price
Minister for Dairy Development C. Vijayalakshmi launches full cream milk and curd cups of of Aavin in Tiruchi; reviews the functioning of Tiruchi District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union at Collectorate
State Politics · The Hindu · National ·
Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tributes to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 95th birth anniversary
Mr. Vijay recalled the former President’s simplicity, integrity, and contribution to India’s scientific progress
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Why is there opposition against setting up foreign universities in Tamil Nadu? | Explained
The University of Western Australia has secured final approval from the UGC to set up its campus in Chennai; the Left parties and other organisations have said that this would lead to the commercialisation of education
Education · The Hindu · Education ·
Northeast monsoon to set in over Tamil Nadu on October 15, bring widespread rain till October 20: Regional Meteorological Centre
Northeast monsoon is expected to bring fairly widespread rainfall over the State till October 20, putting an end to the extended spell of soaring temperatures in interior districts
Science & Climate · The Hindu · National ·
Why has Tamil Nadu opted for an expensive electricity purchase agreement? | Explained
The Tamil Nadu government clarified that due to the high power demand in the State this time, thanks to a prolonged summer-like situation, it had to opt for such an agreement
State Politics · The Hindu · National ·
Three compulsory P.T. periods a week for school students in Tamil Nadu: School Education Minister Rajmohan
Tamil Nadu schools to have three weekly physical education periods and two for activities, potentially converting all five days to PE.
Education · The Hindu · National ·
Naidu pushes Godavari-Cauvery link amid El Niño stress, Vijay seeks more water for Chennai from Andhra
Andhra CM Naidu said the suggested Godavari-Cauvery link could become a vital, climate-resilient solution to secure water needs of the southern peninsula.
State Politics · ThePrint · Politics ·
High-cost electricity to be purchased for 16 days to avoid unscheduled power cuts in Tamil Nadu: Energy Resources Minister
The current peak power demand is 21,000 MW when compared to 16,000 MW last year — a 30% increase due to the El Niño effect, says Nirmal Kumar
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AIADMK, BJP leaders slam TVK-led Tamil Nadu government over electricity purchase at high rate
Former Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami criticised Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay over the purchase, which, he said is the highest rate with regard to electricity purchase from private players by the State.
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Why can’t Tamil Nadu police grant permission for route marches by RSS, Dravidar Kazhagam, asks Madras High Court
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan asks why RSS can’t conduct route marches in Tamil Nadu when it does so even in “terrorist-infested areas such as Jammu and Kashmir”
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National ·
How Samacheer Kalvi came to existence in Tamil Nadu
In 2011, the transition to the uniform system of school education in Tamil Nadu faced a political hurdle when the AIADMK came to power
Education · The Hindu · Education ·
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks more Krishna water for Chennai, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu makes no commitment
A.P. will consider the request, depending on the availability of water and the requirements of the State, Naidu tells his Tamil Nadu counterpart, Both Chief Ministers discuss Godavari-Cauvery river linkage
State Politics · The Hindu · National ·
BJP's TN leader L Murugan tenders his resignation from council of ministers
BJP leader L Murugan has sought to resign from the Union council of ministers and Rajya Sabha to focus on Tamil Nadu, becoming the third minister of state to quit since June
Parliament · Business Standard · Politics ·
Tamil Nadu’s claim of Cauvery backlog and the Supreme Court’s response | Explained
The failure of the southwest monsoon (June-September) this year is the primary reason for the current round of disputes between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · Elections ·
From Sudha Yadav to Dushyant Gautam, meet the six newly appointed governors
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for six states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Here is a look at their careers and backgrounds
National Politics · Business Standard · Politics ·
Winning, differently: On the by-election results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Ruling parties sweep by-elections, but defections mar Tamil Nadu results
Elections · The Hindu · Elections ·
Will work with CM Vijay for TN's growth, development my 'mantra', says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he has taken development as his 'mantra,' and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the people of Tamil Nadu and ensuring the state's progress by working with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
State Politics · Business Standard · Politics ·
From ‘vote chori’ to Tamil identity, Rahul Gandhi widens attack on PM Modi in Chennai
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha went on to urge students not to be afraid of questioning those in power and assured them of the Congress party's support.
Parliament · ThePrint · Politics ·
Tamil Nadu byelection results: All is well with all
While the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is elated at winning both Madurantakam and Dharapuram, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, too, have reasons to be pleased with their performance.
State Politics · Frontline · Politics ·
Bypoll results highlights: BJP-NDA's victory in bypolls shows people have 'deep-rooted connect' with alliance, says PM Modi
Ruling parties sweep bypolls in three States, Puducherry. BJP makes surprise gains in Muslim-majority Rejinagar in West Bengal; TVK wins Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu. In Puducherry, Chief Minister Rangasamy's AINRC wins
Elections · The Hindu · Elections ·