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Tamil Nadu

Capital: Chennai

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Politics12 Aug, 09:04

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking abolition of NEET

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on August 11 urging the Union government to abolish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions. Health Minister K. G. Arunraaj moved the resolution, arguing that the examination undermines social justice, equality, and state rights by disadvantaging rural and Tamil-medium students. The resolution, which also calls for admissions to be based on Class 12 marks, received support from the DMK, AIADMK, and other parties, while the lone BJP MLA opposed the move and staged a walkout.

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Politics9 Aug, 08:12

Tamil Nadu MPs boycott Chief Minister Vijay's meeting on delimitation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay convened a meeting of state MPs on August 8 to discuss the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise. The meeting, held in Chennai, saw an attendance of 21 out of 57 MPs, with major parties including the DMK and AIADMK boycotting the event. Attendees resolved to urge the Centre to maintain the current number of Lok Sabha seats and proposed that the Tamil Nadu Assembly adopt a resolution to protect the state's interests.

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Politics6 Aug, 14:51

21 Tamil Nadu MPs request Governor to restore state anthem as first song at events

Twenty-one members of parliament from Tamil Nadu have written to the state Governor requesting that the state anthem, Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu, be sung first at official state events. The MPs stated that current Raj Bhavan orders have resulted in the ceremony opening with Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, with the state anthem being relegated to the third position.

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Politics11 Aug, 06:22

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution mandating Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution mandating that the state song, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, be performed first at all government functions, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay introduced the resolution, asserting that the state government will not compromise on Tamil Nadu's linguistic and cultural rights. The move follows a directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the sequence of national songs at official events.

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Business & Economy7 Aug, 03:47

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay praises state and agriculture budgets

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has commended Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson and Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth for presenting the state's revised budget and agriculture budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Chief Minister described the budgets as forward-looking documents that aim to foster state development and improve the livelihoods of farmers and the general public.

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Agriculture7 Aug, 14:30

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges PM Modi to expedite Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river link project

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the expedited implementation of the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river interlinking project. In his letter, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's significant dependence on neighboring states for water and the critical depletion of its own groundwater resources. He urged the Prime Minister to direct the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and the National Water Development Agency to accelerate the project, suggesting the creation of a special purpose vehicle to ensure a time-bound execution of the work.

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Politics5 Aug, 13:45

Tamil Nadu government announces Haj subsidy increase and new welfare allocations in 2026 budget

The Tamil Nadu government, led by the TVK, has presented its 2026 budget, which includes an increase in the Haj subsidy to ₹35,000 for first-time pilgrims. The budget features a total allocation of ₹1,700 crore for the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department. Additionally, the government introduced new social welfare initiatives, including a silk saree scheme and gold rings for newborns, while planning to generate ₹1,000 crore in additional revenue through a special fee on liquor manufacturing units.

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