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Tamil Nadu
Annai Velankanni Shrine becomes a minor Basilica
The Annai Velankanni Shrine in Besant Nagar has been elevated to the status of a minor Basilica by the Vatican.
Comprehensive OSH framework for unorganised labourers still in the works
A comprehensive occupational safety and health framework for unorganised labourers remains under development in Tamil Nadu despite repeated stakeholder consultations.
CM Vijay announces 7.5 million rupee reward for Team India player
Chief Minister Vijay has announced a prize of 7.5 million rupees for Tamil Nadu cricketer G. Kamalini following India's gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games.
Robust mechanism in place to address any supply gap in essential medicines
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj stated that institutional funds and established procedures are available to prevent shortages of essential medicines for pre-term infants.
Tamil Nadu: Vijay extends school breakfast scheme up to 8th grade
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded the school breakfast scheme to include students up to the eighth grade.
Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking additional Cauvery water for Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition from the Cauvery River Protection Committee seeking additional water allocation for Karnataka.
82-year-old educator brings mobile school to tribal hamlet in Tamil Nadu
An educator initiated a mobile school project in a Kodaikanal tribal hamlet to provide primary education to first-generation learners.
Onion, tender coconut, lemon prices soar in Yadgir’s open market
Prices for onions, tender coconuts, and lemons have increased in the Yadgir open market due to supply shortages caused by poor rainfall.
Pocso court denies police request to close R Veeramani assault case
A Pocso court denied a police request to close a sexual assault case against industrialist R Veeramani due to insufficient evidence.
ISRO builds new launch center in salt farming region of Thoothukudi
ISRO is developing a new rocket launch complex for small satellites in Kulasekarapattinam, located in the salt-producing district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reviews breakfast scheme expansion preparations
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay held a review meeting regarding the upcoming expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme.
Industrial pollution contaminates groundwater in 25 Perundurai villages
Groundwater in 25 villages near the Perundurai SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre is contaminated due to industrial effluent discharge.
Tamil Nadu government renames and expands school breakfast scheme
The Tamil Nadu government renamed and expanded a school breakfast scheme to include students up to the eighth grade.
Bypolls are being conducted in T.N. because democracy has died, says Stalin
DMK leader M.K. Stalin criticized the ruling TVK government regarding upcoming byelections and political conduct in Tamil Nadu.
Heavy rain likely in several states; thunderstorm alert for TN, UP, Telangana
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted for various regions across India.
Tamil Nadu presses for backlog clearance of 16 TMC from Karnataka
Tamil Nadu has requested the Cauvery Water Management Authority to clear a water release backlog of 16 tmc ft based on pro-rata share principles.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu plan joint protocol for illegal waste dumping
Pollution control boards of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are developing a joint protocol to prevent illegal cross-border waste dumping.
Man sets woman on fire at Tamil Nadu hospital, arrested
A man was arrested after setting a female hospital employee on fire at a government facility in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.
CM Vijay expands breakfast scheme for school children
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded a government-funded school breakfast scheme to include students from grades six to eight.
As rains intensify in Keralam, CM orders hourly assessment of situation
Heavy rains and associated natural disasters in Kerala have caused five deaths, led to two missing persons, and prompted government monitoring.
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.
H.D. Revanna repairs irrigation canal at personal expense
Legislator H.D. Revanna is personally funding the repair of a blocked irrigation canal in Hassan after failing to receive government support.
Prioritize water for Hassan district people
Legislator H.D. Revanna has alleged that water is being diverted from Hemavati reservoir to Tamil Nadu, worsening the water scarcity in Hassan district.
Heavy rain alleviates drought conditions in Hanur taluk
Heavy rainfall in Hanur taluk has replenished water resources and alleviated drought conditions.
Farmers Protest Demanding Water Release into Kabini Canals
Farmers in Mysore protested to demand the release of water from the Kabini reservoir into canals instead of Tamil Nadu.
Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat: how job crisis differs in India’s poll-bound states
An analysis of Time Use Survey 2024 data reveals significant regional disparities in youth employment and job quality across India's poll-bound states.
Tamil Nadu releases new dengue case figures
The Tamil Nadu Health Department has released three-year dengue case figures that differ significantly from those reported by the Union Health Ministry.
Mother of SC woman murdered in 2025 gets patta, pension order
The mother of a murder victim from the Scheduled Caste community received a house-site patta and a government pension following a demand by a local rights group.
VCK joined the alliance for Ministerial post: Premallatha
Premallatha Vijayakant criticizes Thol. Thirumavalavan for his comments regarding the DMDK's previous participation in the DMK-led alliance.
US pharma giant Walgreens to set up GCC in Chennai
US-based pharmacy retailer Walgreens has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish its first Global Capability Centre in Chennai, India.