An explosion at a metal-melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven others. Emergency crews controlled the fire, while police began examining the circumstances behind the accident.   A worker from Bihar was killed and seven others sustained serious burn injuries following an explosion at a private metal-melting factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, July 14.

DMK Slams TVK Government Over Stalin Name Plaque Issue At Nemmeli Desalination Plant DMK has accused the TVK government of removing a plaque carrying MK Stalin’s name from the Nemmeli desalination project, while officials have denied the allegation. Political Tension Deepens In Tamil Nadu The political feud between the DMK and the TVK government in Tamil Nadu intensified on Monday, Ju

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Inner Circle Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency Questions Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s advisory circle has come under political scrutiny after the DMK questioned the role of some of his close associates in government meetings and official decision-making spaces. The controversy has opened a wider debate on transparency, authority, and the boundaries between political trust and public accountability. The issue gained

Tamil Nadu To Buy Only AC Government Buses From Now, Says Transport Minister Tamil Nadu Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban has said that the state government will now procure only air-conditioned government buses, following Chief Minister Vijay’s direction to make public transport more comfortable and accessible for people across the state. Speaking to reporters in Salem, Parthiban said the Chief Minister wants people to travel more widely and

Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks Vijay over Assembly conduct Tamil Nadu’s political temperature rose again after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of turning the Legislative Assembly into a stage-managed spectacle rather than a serious forum for governance. Speaking at a public event in Thanjavur, Udhayanidhi said the conduct of the House under the TVK

CM Vijay Joins Start Run Stop Drugs Run At Chennai Marina Chennai, June 26, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off and joined the “Start Run, Stop Drugs” anti-drug awareness run at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Friday, marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Source: YouTube

CM Vijay Rides New Chennai Bus After Launching 300 Services, Video Goes Viral Chennai, June 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ride on a newly launched government bus in Chennai has gone viral, with videos showing him interacting with the conductor, driver, and people after flagging off 300 new buses. The new fleet was launched as part of the Tamil Nadu government’s move t

Velachery–Tambaram Road To Be Named After Major Mukund Varadharajan The Velachery–Tambaram High Road in Chennai is set to be named after Major Mukund Varadharajan, the Indian Army officer who was killed in action and later honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. The Tambaram Corporation Council has approved a resolution to name the 16-km

Tamil Nadu True Debt Burden Pegged At Rs 13.18 Lakh Crore In White Paper Tamil Nadu’s latest White Paper on state finances has pegged the state’s “true debt burden” at Rs 13.18 lakh crore, after including contingent liabilities, guarantees, and obligations linked to public sector undertakings. The report, released by Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, covers the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It said Tamil Nadu’s fi

Annamalai’s Migrant Worker Registry Demand Sparks Fresh Tamil Nadu Political Debate Tamil Nadu has witnessed a fresh political debate after K Annamalai raised concerns over the need for better monitoring of migrant workers entering the state for employment. His comments came after recent crime cases involving accused persons from other states, prompting him to call for a proper registry and verification system. The issue has drawn attention because Ann

Ravi Mohan Interim Maintenance Case: Madras HC Keeps Deadline The Madras High Court has dismissed actor Ravi Mohan’s petition seeking more time in the interim maintenance case filed by his estranged wife, Aarti Ravi. With this order, the Family Welfare Court in Chennai is expected to hear the maintenance plea within the deadline already fixed by the High Court. The development has brought f

Amar Prasad Reddy Resigns From Tamil Nadu BJP Amar Prasad Reddy’s resignation has added fresh tension within the Tamil Nadu BJP, with his X video further highlighting support for Annamalai’s next political move.   Amar Prasad Reddy Quits BJP To Join Annamalai’s Political Journey Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad Reddy has resigned from the party, adding fresh pressure on the state unit at a time when forme

CM Vijay Launches Singappen Force With 70 Units For Women's Safety Overview: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched the Singappen Special Force with drone patrols, ₹354 crore funding, and 70 women safety units across the state. Women's Safety Gets A Major Push In Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated all-women police unit aimed at improving

Chennai Suburban Rail Upgrade To Improve Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Connectivity   Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Line Upgrade The Arakkonam-Chengalpattu rail doubling project has received approval from Indian Railways, marking a major step for Chennai’s suburban rail upgrade. The Rs 993 crore project, covering 68 km under Southern Railway, is expected to reduce train congestion and improve movement on one of Tamil Nadu’s busy railway co

S Rajesh Kumar’s Ministerial Oath Sparks Protocol Row In Chennai   Governor Stops Congress MLA During Oath A protocol issue briefly disrupted the Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion in Chennai on Thursday, May 21, 2026, after Congress MLA S Rajesh Kumar added political remarks while taking oath as a state minister. Kumar, the Congress Legislature Party leader from Killiyoor, was reading the official oath when he praised K Kamaraj, Raj