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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Vijay govt announces Rs 44,527 crore for school education, gold coins & silk sarees for weddings, free laptops and bicycles

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Tamil Nadu's new government has unveiled its first Budget, outlining major investments in education and welfare schemes. Key announcements include free bicycles and laptops for students, gold rings for newborns, and wedding assistance for women. The Budget also focuses on modernising schools and tackling substance abuse,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

TVK govt to present its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget amid political tension

The Tamil Nadu government will present its first budget on Wednesday morning. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson will table the budget for the upcoming financial year. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the budget to be exemplary and visionary. The opposition DMK MLAs may boycott the session due to…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

Times Life · Aug 5

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DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin dismisses 'double-meaning' allegation, says he demanded release of Cauvery water

Former Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, released by police, refuted allegations of a "double-meaning" remark, stating his comments were "single meaning" and focused on demanding Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu farmers. He accused the Chief Minister of a diversionary tactic and dismissed the cases as false, criticizing his treatment by the…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK workers arrested after FIR over CM Vijay remarks and 'Trisha' slogan controversy

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by Chennai Police on Tuesday after an FIR was registered against him over his alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Police had stepped up security outside his Chennai residence ahead of the arrest. The controversy stemmed from a…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Vijay's son Jason Sanjay reveals dad's career advice, says 'Mom is a spy': 'He never spoon-fed me

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's son Jason Sanjay has revealed the secrets about his family. Speaking first time after his father became the CM, Jason Sanjay said that appa wanted him to create his own idendity and never spoon fed him. He also revealed that his 'mother is a spy'…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Malabar Whistling Thrush: Why the Western Ghats' Most Melodic Bird Is Called the Whistling Schoolboy

The Bird That Sounds Like It Learned From a Music TeacherThe first time most people hear a Malabar Whistling Thrush, they look around for a person. The song is that convincing, a clear, unhurried series of melodic phrases that rise and fall like someone whistling a half-remembered tune on the…

Times Life · Aug 4

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Beyond Turmeric: 6 Foods Research Shows Are Genuinely Protective for Your Liver

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)Amla may be the most liver-protective food in the Indian diet that nobody talks about in that context. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that amla extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The active…

Times Life · Aug 4

Cauvery Dispute: Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka over water release

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to ensure the release of Cauvery water to the State, following the alleged failure of the Karnataka government to comply with the orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Deepam row: SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu govt's plea, refuses to stay HC order

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's challenge to a High Court order. This order permits lighting a ceremonial lamp on Thirupparankundram hill. The High Court previously dismissed concerns about public order and the Waqf Board's involvement. The state government had appealed a single judge's decision allowing the lamp lighting.…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

8 kg gold worth over Rs 11 crore seized at Kerala airports in one week

Customs officials in Kerala seized eight kilograms of gold worth over eleven crore rupees during recent enforcement actions. Last week's coordinated operations resulted in the indictment of fourteen individuals, leading to the arrest of nine, including six from Kerala and three from Tamil Nadu. The smugglers have resorted to using…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

SC grants interim anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC case

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji. This relief was provided until further orders in a new corruption case. The court imposed conditions including cooperation with the investigation and passport deposit. Balaji faces allegations of irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. The Madras…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar holds high-level meet as Cauvery row intensifies

Karnataka Chief Minister reviewed the Cauvery water situation after recent authority orders. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release more water to Tamil Nadu. India's government returned the Mekedatu project report for revisions and compliance. The Supreme Court clarified states do not need consent for river structures. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Pro-Kannada outfits call Karnataka bandh on August 13 over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Pro-Kannada groups have called for a statewide bandh on August 13. This protest aims to oppose developments in the Cauvery water dispute. Farmers and several pro-Kannada organisations are expected to participate. The Karnataka government will review the law and order situation. Police will likely step up security arrangements to prevent…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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The Economic Times · Jul 30

Rajasthan footwear artisan earning Rs 15,000 a month received Rs 6 cr tax notice: A fake TN export firm with Rs 6.7 crore GST due was registered using his PAN

Rajasthan footwear artisan Jitendra Kumar Jingar, who earns Rs 10,000 to 15,000 a month making traditional leather shoes in Balotra district, received a Rs 6.78 crore GST recovery notice from Tamil Nadu's commercial taxes department after a fake export firm was allegedly registered using his PAN. His bank account has…

Newslaundry · Jul 30

Can India scrap NEET without reviving capitation fee? Yes, here’s how

The replacement of an admission procedure marred by serious problems of access and high cost and allegations of corruption among private medical institutions with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has resulted in a new set of injustices and a major federal dispute between the Union and some states.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Tamil Nadu weighs weekly chicken biryani in schools' menu

Tamil Nadu's school education minister proposed serving chicken biryani weekly. This proposal is currently under review by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The government also plans to enhance the existing school breakfast menu. Repetitive items like upma will be replaced with nutritious alternatives. Minister Rajmohan criticized the Union government for…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Karnataka to challenge CWRC order on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka will challenge the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive. The state plans to appeal the order to release water to Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that rain has not been favorable this year. Officials noted significantly lower water inflows into the state's reservoirs. Ensuring drinking water for residents…

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The Economic Times · Jul 29

Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery dispute

Opposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-state water disputes in both houses. Manish Tewari seeks a new anti-defection law to prevent opportunistic floor-crossing. Praveen Chakravarthy demands a discussion on a misleading reply about the Cauvery water dispute. This inconsistency…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Tamil Nadu civic polls likely to be deferred to early 2027

Local body elections in Tamil Nadu are expected to be postponed until early 2027. This delay is due to the extension of the Seventh State Finance Commission's tenure. The commission's assessment is crucial for financial distribution and poll preparations. Over ninety thousand local administrative positions are currently managed by special…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Chicken sale in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to be stopped from Friday July 31. Here's why

Poultry traders will suspend broiler sales from July thirty-first across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. This indefinite strike protests producers feeding birds until the last moment before dispatch. Traders allege this practice inflates weight and contaminates meat with undigested feed. The strike will shut thousands of retail shops, impacting restaurants and…

Newslaundry · Jul 27

South Central 85: How the Gen Z protest is different

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and the police violence unleashed on the protestors. The violence has injected new life into the Cockroach Janta Party’s resistance, with gatherings happening across the country. They are joined by journalists Smita…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Will table audit report on corruption during DMK regime, says TN Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said the TVK government will table an audit report during the Budget session alleging corruption and "party fund" irregularities under the previous DMK regime. He also reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing NEET.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

This jewellery stock appeared in 4 of June’s top 10 PMS portfolios, one bet was as high as 22.6%

Thangamayil Jewellery emerged as a top stock choice for several leading PMS fund managers. Equirus Wealth made the largest allocation, showing strong conviction in the company. This interest follows significant growth in Thangamayil's operations and financial performance. The jeweller's expansion into Chennai is a key driver for future revenue projections.…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Tamil Nadu cracks down on liquor overcharging, repeat offenders face dismissal

Tamil Nadu has introduced strict new rules for state-run liquor outlets. Staff overcharging above the Maximum Retail Price will face progressive disciplinary actions. First-time offenders receive a one-month suspension and a fine. Repeat offenders face longer suspensions and transfers to depots. Third-time offenders will be permanently dismissed from service.

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