Tamil Nadu
State in southern India
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Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India. The tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population, Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, who speak the Tamil language—the state's official language and one of the longest surviving classical languages of the world. The capital and largest city is Chennai.
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In Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, educated middle-class put off childbirthA UN report reveals India's declining fertility rate alongside barriers to reproductive freedom, creating a "high-low duality." While some states grapple with unintended pregnancies due to limited..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No urgency, will hear TN plea on school funds in due course: SCThe Supreme Court declined Tamil Nadu's request for an immediate hearing regarding its suit against the Union government concerning the release of ₹2,291 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
NDA will form govts in TN and Bengal in 2026, says Amit ShahAmit Shah's second visit to Tamil Nadu in two months aims to strengthen the BJP's position before the 2026 assembly election, following DMK's criticism of the Centre. Amidst alliance complexities with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Home Minister Amit Shah makes BIG statement, says BJP-led NDA will form governments in...Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal next year. Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of..DNA - Published | |
'I cannot defeat DMK but...': Amit Shah at Madurai rally; BJP gears up for 2026 Tamil Nadu pollsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Madurai, asserted that while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin believes Shah cannot defeat the DMK, the people of Tamil Nadu will ensure the DMK's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
With five more deaths, Covid-19 toll rises to 37India's current Covid-19 wave has resulted in 37 deaths, with five new fatalities reported on Tuesday from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal. The total number of cases has reached 4,026, with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Delhi lead in adult literacy, shows test data so farTamil Nadu, Tripura, and Delhi have excelled in the 2024-25 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), showcasing high success rates in adult literacy and education. While the national..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Anna University rape case: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's response to AIADMK's 'who is that sir' questionA political controversy erupted after the Anna University rape convict received a life sentence. AIADMK's E Palaniswami accused the Tamil Nadu government of shielding Gnanasekaran, questioning the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Gratitude for verdict': Stalin after Anna University sexual assault case accused awarded life sentenceTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin praised the Chennai Mahila court's verdict after it awarded the life sentence for a minimum period of 30 years without remission and a fine of Rs 90,000 to the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DMDK to reconsider alliance after AIADMK defers Rajya Sabha seatThe DMDK voiced its discontent with the AIADMK's decision to postpone the allocation of a Rajya Sabha seat until 2026, despite a prior written commitment. Premlatha Vijayakanth announced that DMDK will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
M K Stalin visits estranged brother Alagiri in MaduraiTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin visited his elder brother M K Alagiri at his Madurai residence on Saturday night, marking a significant reunion after years of estrangement. The visit, prompted by Alagiri's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Has monsoon arrived in India early this year due to global warming and climate change? IMD says...The southwest monsoon has already hit Kerala, Tamil Nadu, large parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra ahead of time. The monsoon has not only arrived early, its rapid expanse is shocking, it has covered..DNA - Published | |
COVID-19 cases spike across 9 states in India, advisory issued for THESE states, know state-wise active cases hereMaharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of Coronavirus cases, with 85% current active cases. This new variant is very mutable in nature, leading to rise in active cases...DNA - Published | Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin makes big statement after NITI Aayog meeting with PM Modi, demands share for states in...Raising the issue of devolution, Stalin stated that states were currently receiving only 33.16 per cent of central taxes, well below the previously promised 41 per cent.DNA - Published |
Madras high court stays Tamil Nadu law changes allowing vice-chancellors appointments by CMIndiaTimes - Published | Madras HC stays provision enabling Tamil Nadu government to appoint vice chancellorsThe Madras high court has temporarily halted a provision allowing the Tamil Nadu government to appoint vice chancellors in state universities, despite the government's opposition. This stay stems from..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD high alert: Delhi, South India, Northeast to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorm; heatwave in UP, RajasthanThe western coastal region, including states like Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will experience heavy rainfall between May 18 and May 24. The southern region of India, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry..DNA - Published | Stalin urges 8 non-BJP CMs to unite against Centre on governor powerTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested support from eight non-BJP state leaders. He wants a united legal challenge. This challenge is against the President's reference to the Supreme Court...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Must unite for legal battle': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to non-BJP states, accuses Centre of plotting against SC's governor verdict with Presidential referenceTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged non-BJP ruled states to unite against the Centre's alleged attempt to undermine the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the Governor's role. President Murmu sought SC's..IndiaTimes - Published | Stalin alleges Centre halted Tamil Nadu's education funds for 'petty politics'; vows to move Supreme CourtIndiaTimes - Published |
Weather Update: 13 states on alert as IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall till...; check state-wise forecastThe states under alert are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Telangana. Bihar is also likely to receive..DNA - Published | 'Intend to paralyse non-BJP states': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hits out at Centre after President Murmu questions SC's governor judgementTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has strongly criticized the Centre's Presidential reference regarding governors' powers, deeming it an attempt to undermine the Constitution and paralyze non-BJP state..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maternity payout covers just 20% of births, claim activistsRight to Food activists are worried about the low coverage of India's maternity benefit scheme, PMMVY, which only reaches about 20% of births annually despite a legal entitlement of Rs 6,000 for all..IndiaTimes - Published | 4 Velankanni-bound Keralites killed in Tamil Nadu accidentIndiaTimes - Published |
'BJP regime fears questions': CM Stalin takes shot at Centre over India's rank in Global Press Freedom IndexOn World Press Freedom Day, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticized the BJP-led Union government for allegedly suppressing journalism and diminishing press freedom in India. He highlighted India's low..IndiaTimes - Published | Pronounced guilty, robbery convict flees Tamil Nadu courtIndiaTimes - Published |
3rd Tamil Nadu minister to face graft trial after HC nixes discharge orderI Periyasamy, Tamil Nadu's rural development minister, will face trial in a disproportionate assets case after the Madras High Court overturned a Dindigul court's discharge order. The court directed..IndiaTimes - Published | AI exposure for TN young mindsTamil Nadu government schools will introduce artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to students in classes VI to IX starting this academic year. The syllabus was developed in consultation..IndiaTimes - Published |
DMK forces ministers Balaji and Ponmudy, facing court fire, to quitIn Tamil Nadu, two ministers, V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy, resigned from the cabinet. Governor R N Ravi accepted their resignations following Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendation. S Muthusamy..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu ministers Senthil Balaji, K Ponmudy quit MK Stalin's CabinetTamil Nadu ministers Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy have resigned from Chief Minister MK Stalin's Cabinet, as confirmed by Raj Bhavan. Governor TN Ravi accepted their resignations amidst legal..IndiaTimes - Published |
VC meet sparks faceoff between Tamil Nadu governor & govtTamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi alleged that state VCs were warned against attending a Raj Bhavan conference, a claim the DMK government refuted, calling the conference 'illegal'. Ravi accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'An intrusion on legislature's supremacy': Kapil Sibal slams VP Dhankhar's remarks on SCKapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill withholding. Sibal emphasized that both..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration': MK Stalin's 'challenge' for Amit ShahTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the central government, asserting that the state will not submit to New Delhi's authority. He challenged Amit Shah's ambition to form a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'File FIR against DMK minister or face contempt': Madras HC warns Tamil Nadu police over K Ponmudy's objectionable remarks on womenThe Madras high court has cautioned the Tamil Nadu Police to file an FIR against DMK minister K Ponmudy for his disrespectful remarks about women, or face contempt charges. This warning follows demands..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Height of arrogance': BJP slams DMK for placing temple 'gopuram' on Karunanidhi memorialNarayanan Thirupathy, Tamil Nadu BJP vice president, has strongly condemned the DMK government for erecting a temple-style gopuram over M. Karunanidhi's burial site at Marina Beach. He criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Take up the matter with Saudi urgently': Stalin asks PM Modi to intervene on cancellation of 'private Haj' quotaTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene with Saudi Arabia following the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota. This decision has caused distress..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aim is to boost states' autonomy sans hurting nation's unity: TN panel chiefJustice Kurian Joseph will lead a Tamil Nadu committee to explore greater state autonomy within constitutional limits, addressing long-standing Centre-state issues. The committee will delve into..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid Centre run-ins, Tamil Nadu sets up panel to 'shield' states' rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has formed a high-level committee, led by retired Justice Kurian Joseph, to address concerns about state autonomy and federalism. The committee will recommend..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA charges four more accused in Karnataka BJP leader Praveen Nettaru murder caseThe NIA has filed charges against four more individuals, including three absconders, for their alleged roles in the 2022 murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru. These individuals are accused of providing..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu vs governor: 'SC verdict may create imbalance in federal structure'The Supreme Court's ruling on Tamil Nadu bills and governor's assent timelines is celebrated by opposition parties as a victory for federalism. The court emphasized governors must act on the advice of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Check what's open and closed on April 14 across IndiaAmbedkar Jayanti, a national holiday on April 14, 2025, will commemorate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary. Government offices, banks (except in select states), post offices, courts, schools, and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Say Jai Shri Ram': Tamil Nadu governor Ravi sparks row; Congress terms his 'BJP, RSS's propaganda master'Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi ignited controversy by urging students to chant "Jai Shri Ram" at a Madurai college event. Congress MLA JMH Hassan Maulaana strongly criticized Ravi, accusing him of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka caste census recommends raising Backward Class reservations to 51%Karnataka's caste census report suggests raising reservations for Backward Communities from 32% to 51%, as they constitute nearly 70% of the state's population. The proposal includes extending this..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Lapse in judgment': Tamil Nadu minister K Ponmudy apologizes for objectionable remarks on womenTamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudy apologized for his derogatory remarks against women and certain Hindu sects, acknowledging it as a lapse in judgment. The DMK removed him from his party position..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top 5 news of the day: 3 killed amid violent anti-Waqf law stir in Bengal; new BJP chief in Tamil Nadu and moreProtests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad turned violent, resulting in at least three deaths, prompting Chief Minister Banerjee to halt its implementation. Elsewhere,..IndiaTimes - Published | Nainar Nagenthiran succeeds Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP presidentThe BJP has appointed Nainar Nagenthiran as the new Tamil Nadu unit president, succeeding K Annamalai. This decision follows the announcement of the BJP's alliance with AIADMK for the 2026 elections...IndiaTimes - Published |
Tamil Nadu governor conduct showed lack of bonafides, difficult for us to repose trust: SCThe Supreme Court, invoking Article 142, declared ten Tamil Nadu bills as assented due to the Governor's lack of "bonafides" and disregard for court judgments. The court criticized the Governor's..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Alliance of defeat’: MK Stalin hits out at Amit Shah over AIADMK-BJP tie-up in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu's political landscape sees a resurgence as AIADMK and BJP reunite, prompting strong criticism from DMK's MK Stalin, who dismisses it as a doomed alliance. Stalin questions the alliance's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Pivotal moment': AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami after alliance with BJP for Tamil Nadu electionsAIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced the party's alliance with the NDA, hailing it as crucial for Tamil Nadu's progress and expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his..IndiaTimes - Published | India's first batch of 40 'Purple officers' complete training in Tamil Nadu, here's all you need to know about themThe first batch of "purple officers" includes 40 officers: 20 from the Army and 10 each from the Navy and Air Force. Four international officers from the US, South Korea, the UK, and Australia also..DNA - Published |
