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M. Karunanidhi

No sanction needed under BNSS for disproportionate assets cases, Court rules
The Madras High Court ruled that prosecution for disproportionate assets does not require prior sanction for public servants under the BNSS.

Vijay's new secretariat plan faces protest threat from Stalin
MK Stalin threatens to protest against the Tamil Nadu government's proposal to build a new Secretariat in the Pattinapakkam area due to concerns regarding fishermen's livelihoods and urban congestion.

TVK administration faces mixed reactions over new advisory model
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam administration's use of two political advisers alongside the Chief Secretary is causing varied reactions within the state bureaucracy.

Katchatheevu row resurfaces in Assembly
The Tamil Nadu Assembly debated the historical handover of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka amid mutual accusations between TVK, DMK, and AIADMK.
DMK govt. mooted heritage structure in place of King’s Barracks at Fort St. George
The DMK government previously proposed constructing a heritage structure in place of the King's Barracks at Fort St. George, but the plan was rejected by defence authorities.

Tamil Nadu Assembly urges Centre to make Tamil official High Court language
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union Government to recognize Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court.
Tamil Nadu government identifies three sites for new Assembly-Secretariat complex in Chennai
The Tamil Nadu government has shortlisted three potential locations in Chennai for a new Assembly-Secretariat complex.

Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Former minister criticizes Tamil Nadu government over Cauvery water dispute handling
Former DMK minister S. Regupathy criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for the government's passivity on the Cauvery water dispute and Mekedatu project.

MGR Medical University challenges UGC regulations on deemed university status
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University filed writ petitions in the Madras High Court contesting University Grants Commission regulations on granting deemed university status to private medical colleges.