Tamil Nadu Political News & Politics

Mar 6, 2026

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RN Ravi Resigns as Tamil Nadu Governor, Ending Long-standing Political Feud with DMK Government

In a significant move, the Raj Bhavan announced a reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors on March 5, 2026. RN Ravi, the incumbent Governor of Tamil Nadu, is stepping down from his position, replacing CV Ananda Bose as the Governor of West Bengal. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the Governor of Kerala, has been given additional charge […]

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Mar 5, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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TN Govt Unveils Agroforestry Policy to Boost Farmers’ Income and Address Climate Change

The Tamil Nadu Government has introduced a novel Agroforestry Policy, aimed at creating an alternate economic avenue for farmers without disrupting their agricultural activities. According to the State Economic Survey, agriculture has been witnessing negative growth annually, making it unprofitable for farmers. To address these challenges, the Tamil Nadu Government is introducing this unique policy […]

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Mar 4, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Congress and DMK Ink Seat-Sharing Pact for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

In a move that could strengthen the opposition’s stance against the ruling BJP, the Congress high command has authorized senior party leader P. Chidambaram to finalize a seat-sharing agreement with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. According to sources, party leader Rahul Gandhi has given his approval […]

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Mar 3, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Tamil Nadu Government Distributes Cash Assistance to Over 40 Lakh Beneficiaries Ahead of Elections

In a pre-election welfare push, the Tamil Nadu government has transferred cash assistance ranging from Rs 3,200 to Rs 8,000 to nearly 40 lakh beneficiaries across the state. The move covers old-age pensioners, widows, differently abled persons, fisherfolk families, and agrarian communities in the hills. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that 29 lakh old-age pensioners […]

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Mar 2, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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West Asia Crisis: Over 350 Distress Calls Flood Tamil Nadu Govt as Gulf Flights Remain Suspended

In the wake of escalating conflicts and suspended flights in West Asia, the Tamil Nadu government has been inundated with over 350 distress calls since the beginning of this week. The majority of these calls originated from Gulf nations such as Qatar, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi, with more than 100 calls received by Sunday evening. […]

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Feb 20, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Minister Anbarasan Charges AIADMK with Negligence in Managing Ganja Flow into Tamil Nadu

In a bold move, the current Minister of Tamil Nadu, Anbarasan, has accused the previous AIADMK government of negligence in addressing the influx of ganja into the state. The minister, during a press conference, stated that the past government had failed to implement effective measures to curb the spread of the illicit substance during their […]

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Feb 18, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Tamil Nadu Interim Budget Bets on Women-Centric Welfare Push, Boosts Social Sector Spending

In a significant address on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu outlined the state government’s achievements and future plans, focusing on various welfare initiatives, particularly those aimed at women. During his speech, he emphasized the positive impact of the ‘Vidiyal Payanam’ scheme, which offers free travel for women in government buses within cities. Since […]

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Feb 7, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Tamil Nadu to Table Interim Financial Statement on Feb 17 After Disappointment Over Union Budget 2026

In a move aimed at addressing the disappointment expressed by the people of Tamil Nadu over the Union Budget 2026, the State’s Finance Minister, Thangam Thennarasu, is set to table the Interim Financial Statement on February 17. The announcement was made by the Assembly Speaker Appavu. The Interim Financial Statement for the year 2026-27 will […]

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Feb 3, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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K Annamalai Steps Down as BJP’s Assembly Constituency In-Charge, Cites Father’s Ill Health

In a surprising development, former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai has announced his resignation as the party’s in-charge of six Assembly constituencies. The decision was made due to his father’s deteriorating health condition, which requires him to focus on caregiving duties. Annamalai had been entrusted with overseeing the election process in […]

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Feb 3, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Railways Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu with Increased Allocations and Revival of Stalled Projects

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Monday that Tamil Nadu will receive an increased allocation of Rs 7,611 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking a 14.9% increase over the previous year’s allocation of Rs 6,626 crore. The funds will be utilized for ongoing new line projects, track doubling, station redevelopment, and various […]

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