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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a heated speech at the NDTV Tamil Nadu Summit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took aim at the BJP and its state ally AIADMK. The alliance between the two parties was reformed in April after a breakdown in 2023 due to strained ties caused by snide attacks from K Annamlai, then the BJP’s […]
In a significant move towards empowering women and ensuring their safety, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety (TNWESafe) project on Tuesday, January 27. The initiative aims to address the employment, empowerment, safety, and welfare of women across all age groups, with a budget allocation of Rs 5,000 […]
In a move to bolster the Panchayat Raj Department, the State government has given its approval for filling vacancies that have remained unfilled for more than three years. The decision comes over a year and half after the department sought permission to fill these positions in April 2024. The approval pertains to both State- and […]
In a significant political move, AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday. The announcement was made after a meeting between Dhinakaran and Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Chennai. The AMMK party has expressed its support for forming “good governance” in Tamil Nadu. Dhinakaran’s decision to rejoin the […]
