In a recent survey conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), it was revealed that patients in Telangana bore the highest hospital expenses among all Indian states in 2025. The average cost for each instance of hospitalization was nearly Rs 53,000, significantly higher than the all-India average of Rs 37,858. The survey also indicated a […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
In a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s manufacturing ecosystem, the Union Budget presented on Sunday has prioritized seven ‘strategic and frontier sectors.’ These sectors, which include rare earth magnets, textiles, and semiconductors, are expected to receive significant attention in the coming years. The government’s plan to bolster domestic capacity includes the creation of dedicated […]
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 […]
