The Tamil Nadu government is reportedly considering relocating the state Secretariat and Legislative Assembly to Chennai’s Pattinapakkam area, with the proposed site said to be approximately 100 metres from Chief Minister Vijay’s official residence. The reported proposal has drawn attention because of the new complex’s possible proximity to the Chief Minister’s residence. Supporters say the location could reduce long official convoy movements and ease traffic disruption, whi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay told the Assembly that the police must serve as protectors of the public and should never become an independent power centre. Responding to concerns over law and order, he promised action against offenders regardless of their political connections.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: TNSTC will operate additional buses from August 27 to 30 to manage increased travel during the weekend and wedding season. TNSTC Special Buses From Chennai Announced For Weekend Rush The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced additional bus services from Chennai and other major cities between August 27 and August 30. The special arrangements are intended to accommod

CHENNAI: A sharp political confrontation erupted between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the DMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the proposed relocation of Chief Minister Vijay’s office to Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. The debate, held during discussions on demands for grants for the Public Works Department, also widened to include tender procedures, the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, pension policy and major infrastructure projects. CM Office Shift Triggers Heated D

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay intervened in the state Assembly after Forest Minister RV Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi by name without using a customary honorific, triggering protests from opposition DMK legislators. The incident occurred during Monday's Assembly proceedings. Vijay quickly acknowledged that the manner in which the late leader had been addressed was inappropriate and apologised on behalf of his minister, hel

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a full waiver of cooperative farm loans of up to Rs 75,000, providing fresh financial relief to farmers across the state. The Chief Minister said the government would extend an additional Rs 953.06 crore in support despite the financial constraints facing the state. The announcement strengthens the Vijay government's farmer-focused agenda and comes after earlier revisions to the crop loan waiver programme. The government had pre

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has urged PM Narendra Modi to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, preserve state-wise representation and ensure 33% reservation for women. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Seeks Permanent Cap Of 543 Lok Sabha Seats Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring Constitutional amendments that would permanently fix the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 members. The request follows a resolution

The Udhayanidhi Stalin arrest over alleged Trisha remarks has intensified Tamil Nadu politics. The Tamil Nadu police case, TVK and BJP criticism, DMK political vendetta claim and Cauvery protest controversy have moved the row to the centre of public debate. Tamil Nadu police case follows Trisha remarks row Tamil Nadu Police arrested DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on August 4 following a case concerning remarks ma

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.

India Real Estate Investment Jumps 70% To $2.9 Billion In Q2 2026 India’s real estate sector continued to draw strong institutional investor interest in the second quarter of calendar year 2026, with investments rising sharply to US$ 2.9 billion, according to a Colliers report cited by IBEF. The sector recorded a 70% year-on-year jump in Q2 2026, supported by strong participation from both domestic and foreign investors. Several large-ticket deals also

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 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

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